The Clean Beauty Guide to French Girl Makeup

Our obsession with the French has only deepened with time. Their ability to balance just enough without going over the top to achieve that effortlessly chic look they subconsciously embody provides a lot of inspiration. So, we thought we'd hit all the essentials from a French Girl's makeup bag and give you their clean counterpart. C'est tres, tres chic, non?

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Photo via The Zoe Report.

The Lazy Girl's Guide to Natural Beauty with Juice Beauty

Whether you're pressed for time or traveling with limited toiletry space, this lazy girl's guide to natural beauty will help you get a low maintenance look with just three products (and an eyelash curler, which no one should be without!). 

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I had the pleasure of testing out some of Juice Beauty's new phyto-pigment makeup items. I selected neutrals and did my makeup for an upcoming shoot (you can check out that shoot here). In using the products I found that they are seriously perfect for creating a no fuss natural look that helps enhance what the good Lord gave you without over complicating things. Then, when I went on a recent trip, I threw those beauty basics into my bag and wound up using them for my daily look. Loved it! 

So, my newest go-to routine involves three Juice Beauty products. Here's the deets:

CREAM SHADOW STICK in Pale Gold. Use across lid, and as a highlighter on cheekbones and the cupid's bow.

LAST LOOKS BLUSH in Flush. Tap color onto apples of cheeks and blend up and out towards ears. Dab a touch of color on to lips and top with chapstick for a very wearable (and kissable!) look. 

ULTRA NATURAL MASCARA in Black. One coat for a super natural look. Two to bump it up. Always with a curl from the eyelash curler first.

Many thanks to Juice Beauty for providing products for review and this post.

How to Shop for a Safe and Effective Sunscreen

All sunscreens are not created equal. In case you didn't know, there are two types of sunscreen- chemical and physical. Check out my short video to learn more and be sure to scroll down to see the safe and effective sunscreens I do recommend.

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Chemical sunscreens are pretty much a super toxic cocktail of ingredients (including PABA and oxybenzone) that can at best irritate skin and at worst disrupt your hormones. Sure, they rub in nicely and don't leave any white residue, but the fact that they sink into your skin and then literally absorb the sun's UVA and UVB rays leaves me feeling uneasy.

So, as you can probably tell by now, I am a fan of physical sunscreens. Physical sunscreens are mineral based and use zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide to create a layer that sits on your skin and blocks harmful rays. I will admit, some leave you look pretty pasty, but we've come a long way and there are better formulas out there that do the job without making you look like Snow White. Here are a few of my favorites: