Update: I've put together a free PDF guide called 7 RULES TO TIMELESS STYLE, to help you build your style in a more timeless way - because I find that French women are masters of this skill. You can request the free guide here: www.justineleconte.com/timeless 😘
What I learned from Scandinavian women: simple is elegant What I learned from German women pragmatism conveys confidence What I learned in this video from a French woman: subtle is beautiful, but mystery is irresistible.
When I was about 15 I read a '20 Questions' type interview with a very glamorous woman (I can't remember who!) and she didn't answer the question about which perfume she uses because 'a woman should have her secrets', and I thought it was the most elegant thing in the world. I took it to heart so much that I'm a little shocked at the idea of a woman announcing what she uses :p
Here in México you don't even have to ask for beauty secrets, people tell you right away. The dialogue would go something like this: -Your skin looks so good! -Thx, I use X thing, it worked wonders for me.
While I love all the advice on here, and I naturally follow it, I must say that I really love how you ended #5 - "I have small teeth? No, I have a big smile". This is so important. I think we, too often, zero-in on the things we do not 100% like about ourselves... why not see the positive in it? You've inspired me to put a post-it on my screen - "Small/squinty eyes? No, they are smiling eyes". Merci de Montréal!
One thing I love that I’ve learned from Justine is the French philosophy of embracing what makes you unique ... not just slathering make-up all over your face to make you look like someone else. She has inspired me to see my rosacea more as a “healthy flush” and less as “hideous patches of redness.” ♥️
I definitely agree with all the advice given in this video! However, as someone who struggles with acne, I take care of my skin very meticulously and still have bumps and irritation. I think most people withe acne know a lot about skincare because we are very conscious of it. A lot of you tubers with clear skin often equate taking care of your skin to having clear skin and that is not always the case!
Taylor E Absolutely! It can take decades of trying new products and experimenting to get it under control. I have always struggled with acne and have friends that don't even use spf and have perfect skin. Clear skin isn't always a result of a great skin care regiment and we stll need to cover. It starts getting a little annoying when people say "just cleanse everyday! "
For people that have acne well into their 40's it's usually hormonal. However some times it is a product that is an irritant that they didn't think of like a shampoo or hairspray that caused the acne in the first place.
I've discovered most of my skin problems are related to food. I get lumps and bumps on my chin and jaw area from too much wheat. I get little whiteheads on my forehead from dairy. I get horrible red pimples around my mouth if I eat too much sugar. Eating very clean keeps my skin clean and clear. The only problems I get from skincare products is if I use something with silicone, or wayyyy too much glycolic acid (like 3 times a day) can cause breakouts.
Taylor E it might be what you're eating. My acne has cleared up tremendously but I now go to a dermatologist to keep it that way. I don't think you'll be disappointed if you start seeing one 🙂
I was shopping in the UK the other day and a young French woman was in the shop. She asked questions about the fabric a top was made from, and turned it inside out to look at the stitching. I immediately thought of you and your video on quality of clothing over quantity. It was so nice to see.
I am so endlessly happy, and thankful, that you actually stress that cosmetic surgery is a no-no. To refuse cosmetic surgery is a classy act indeed, and it shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone that it is the classiest French women, like yourself, who speak out against it. You seem to never compromise your confidence and self respect while giving fashion and beauty advice, and this is an art that few youtubers/bloggers can master. Your videos are informative, you are charming and you seem so genuine, and you have helped me with my style more than anyone else.
I am so glad that you mentioned the 'no foundation' bit. Hailing from a country like India where the only makeup most women tend to use is kohl and lipstick (if you're fancy), it pains me to see how so many women from other places using foundation every single day because they feel uncomfortable in their skin. So thankyou for putting forth this message about body-positivity!
River Slant The only time I use foundation is when I’m either going out, or to a job interview. The rest of the time I use a light moisturiser for my skin type and follow a cleansing routine. I turned 55 last month (November) and still get told I look at least 10 years younger.
I do not wear foundations I just wear primers blusher a bit of bronzer I know where the primer just spackle champagne by Laura Geller love it and I love blue mascara because it shows my beautiful blue eyes off
It is so nice to see this philosophy on beauty. In America, it’s always about “looking younger”. Correct me if I’m wrong, but it seems that your philosophy is just to look your best. To embrace your natural beauty. To be yourself. I love that!
I love the fresh classy French look! I also like hearing you promoting women embracing their natural beauty and staying clear of cosmetic surgery and the other overly invasive strategies! There's so many reasons to not go that direction and good reasons to focus on how to focus on skin and gently enhancing one's natural beauty!! Thank you Justine! You are lovely!
I just discovered you Justine few days ago and I can't stop watching! :) I'm Polish, living in UK and I keep on noticing how much more similarities there are between French approach to beauty and Polish one, when the UK one is rather on the opposite side. Especially here where I live, in the South East. I've always been thought by both very stylish - my Mum and my older Sister to wear delicate makeup (eyes or lips rule), take care of skin, moisturise etc. Effortless look has always been the go to one.. After moving to UK however, I'm seen as that weird girl from Poland, who doesn't make effort - and yes, here it is a bad , bad thing! I am trying to brush my hair everyday but haven't given in to using straighteners ever day (!!) or wearing full face, heavy, doll-like makeup. Thank you so much Justine, watching your videos keeps me secure and feeling good being my very self :)
I think it could be a generation thing. I'm from the UK and born in 1974. I've only ever worn foundation a handful of times in my life, and that would have been on a night out. I just never liked it. I only ever wore eyeshadow, bit of brown kohl and brown mascara (I'm a redhead so black doesn't suit me...and I think the natural earthy look suits my colouring better). My sister whose father was Indian, was born seven years later and has worn foundation for ever! My 26 year old daughter used to wear foundation very often but has stopped using it pretty much completely in the last few years. She has always had an older head on young shoulders though 😄
I'm British born but I know just what you mean! Many British women have this endless obsession with fake tan, foundation, heavy make-up, chemically processed and ironed hair, and fake chemical perfumes that make me feel like vomiting. Many also love leopard print and cheap fabrics. Not me at all. I am sure that some people would criticize me for not making enough effort. But I believe that simple and natural is chic and beautiful.
Justine, I truly enjoy all of your videos! I am 52 yrs. old and use no foundation. I just practice great nutrition, hydration, physical activity, and rest...all of which I find is not the trend in my American culture. Thank you for your emphasis on just being the best version of one's self as possible.
Yes, that is a photo from a few months ago....thank you both so much! I am stunned by your compliments. I have recently cut my hair...oval face, any hair lol! It grows extremley fast, so i switch up often.
+Cindie McReynolds You are extremely lucky not to use foundation.....I practice great whole food, organic nutrition, constant activity as I do not use a car (my feet or my bike instead) 10hrs sleep every night.... I have lovely hair (even though I say it myself !!) BUT = I have livid scars after a road accident in my teens (I am now 55) & people stare if I don't cover the scars.... I will never be free to go without make-up !
Artlover I am so sorry you suffered such a horrible accident as a teen! My youngest daughter has suffered terribly with cystic acne, and now in her 20's has extensive scarring, in spite of procedures to minimize the damage. Our culture is so hard on women. You sound energetic, vital and amazing....which tells me you are beautiful!
How very sweet of you....I can, of course, empathise with your daughter & you are so right = women are scrutinised cruelly in most cultures ( I am a Brit; often living in France too) ...It is our fate, unfortunately !!! All best wishes to you, & your daughter....I am sure she will have strength in life as there are many things she will find to take precedence over beauty !
Artlover I have found that those things which seem to take precedence over beauty, actually create the most authentic, intense form of beauty! Take care as well!
Bonjour Justine! Je suis Québécoise et je veux simplement te dire merci pour tes capsules vidéos que je trouve très intéressantes et instructives. J’adore les visionner.😁👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Tu es fantastique, tu possèdes une belle personnalité! Good job!🤓🇨🇦
It is a compliment and there is nothing weird about that:) She has beautiful hands. Long fingers, nicely shaped and they caught my eye the first time I found Justina on TH-cam:)
viginie It's not a weird compliment at all, but I understand because it's not a part of the body that we typically focus on. I always notice a person's hands and I am sure this is partly due to the influence of having a mother who is an artist. I agree with the comments. She does have nice hands; she keeps them well-manicured and she always has her nails painted.
I would add 2 more: Don't smoke and keep consumption alcohol moderate. Both of these can cause premature aging and health problems later on in life. Just my 2 centimes...
@@MaggieTheCat01 my family in France (I live in the US) still talks in Francs, not the old, old ones but the ones just before the Euro. I have to use the currency converter on my phone because they confuse the daylights out of me. LOL
Would love to know your nail routine. Are they your natural nails or acrylics and if they are your natural nails, how do you care for them? Your videos are just fabulous!
I generally roll my eyes at fashion videos, because I feel like I'd rather spend time being creative and making things, than concerning myself on how other people think I look...but...this video was really good! I appreciate how you touched on the need for us to take some time to enjoy our cleansing and bathing routines, and to disconnect for awhile. I love that you talked about no injections, no surgery, just proper hydration and cleansing. Very nice :) Thanks for offering a good, realistic video!
@@justineleconte Can you please tell me what brand and number or colour of nail varnish you are wearing? I love it! I would very much appreciate it. Thanks a lot.
My son in law is from France hasn't been in States long, his parents came to states for 3 months ( him & my daughter had baby) his mom was EVERYTHING you speak of she was a designer in her youth in France very simple & elegant, I'm learning French & she's learning English but some how we understand each other, I'm now in love with French culture & style it's so clean & crisp.
Thank you! Lovely hearing advice that can useful to a middle aged frump! My grandmother (1919-2015) who was a very classy English lady and had a great admiration for French women, would give me some of this advice, i.e. rather than spending on make up, have a facial every few weeks, less is more, choose colours that flatter you, not colours that are fashonable, and so on... And my mother's favourite expression, to explain attractive people was that they were 'bien dans leur peau'...
I love this video. I recently stopped wearing heavy make-up and am constantly told I look younger. All I use is a tinted, moisturizing sunscreen for faces, a good mascara and lipstick. If I want to glam it up a bit, some eyeliner. I think the imperfections I was trying to cover (a scar on my nose and my crows feet) are LESS visible without the heavy foundation and concealers. Now people notice my eyes instead of the intricate eye make-up and the mask of foundation.
I really love how you mentioned you should use regional version, because I am indian and we do have regional versions which are more beneficial for us rather than the marketised publicised oils in ads by Western companies. Love your videos a lot.
Merci Justine, so pleased to have found your youtube. I have been living in France for nearly 8 years now and I LOVE the approach women have here. Not only with your own routine, but how lovely it is to see mothers passing these down to their daughters. :) I was quietly pleased on a recent trip back to the UK, and catching up with a friend I hadn't seen for years. She said ' wow you look amazing - you look really....French'. eh beh voila!
Hi Justine! Your dedicated subscriber here :) so, i am from the country Georgia, and here we use a mix of modern skincare products, together with our grandma's secrets: when i was little, i remember she always used to put some oils on face and walk around the house like that all evening, which at the time i thought was super weird! But now i think she was a genius :) and i follow her tricks :using eggs as hair and face mask; oils like almond, olive, and castor for various purposes... Also, i remember she always used to tell me : gently swipe your eyebrows upwards with your fingers - i think it was for massaging and also to look more awake and fresh faced, when you do that... Also, we regularly keep full our fridge with various homemade cubes of frozen herb waters and use in the morning. Oh and i almost forgot: we use a lot of aloe for various purposes, such as treating irritations or even drinking its disgusting juice for clear skin and PH level balancing :)
I used to have breakouts and unclear skin for years. After watching this video and really getting into french skincare and beauty (benzoyl peroyxide also helped), my skin hasn't been the same and I look better at 35 now than I did two years ago. French skincare for the win!
I resonate with your comment "Be a great version of yourself". I agree with enhancing our natural beauty. No need to repeat the 80's ( with a putty knife & trowel full of cosmetics) to fill in the cracks. You have a great smile...& I have eyes that show sincere depth. Bravo!
I learned so much in my time in Paris. This is reminding me of all of the good stuff I've forgotten! Thanks for these lovely videos, Justine. Even just really focusing on my skin routine -- oils, masks, and (always) lots of SPF-- makes such a difference.
In my country (The Dominican Republic) women go to the salon at least once a week to get their hair done. It's like a religion 😁Also, manicures and pedicures every couple of weeks. We use a lot of home remedies for hair and skin (honey, molasses, coconut oil and milk, oats, etc.). A lot of body wraps to slim down too. People don't have too much money, so we get creative and use what we have on hand, and it works 😊
My fav rule is #1 "Do not brush your hair too often. definitely not every day..." It's brilliant! My life will never be the same now)) ha ha. Love love love you, Justine! So happy I found you ) Thanks for generously sharing your beauty tricks with us! God bless you!
You talked about thermal water in one of your videos (not shure if it's this) and I did a research. I just bought an Avène and I'm so in love with it! You have no idea how you've changed my life in so many ways with your videos, because I was never a confident person (really low self-esteem) and your tips, the way you talk, everything just makes me want to embrace myself and make the best with my body.
Hello Justine. I want to thank you for sharing your creative space. I really loved your grand mother's carpet, specially that you take care to preserve it. For me, my grand mother made each of her grand kids a quilt, so all cousins have a quilt that we talk about when we talk about grand-mama. She has pass away in the 80's, but those quilts live on. We will pass them on to our children. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, I'm an accidental French woman :D in that I do most of those things already :) So important to take care of your skin. There's no amount of makeup that can substitute that. Thank you so much for your video! xoxo
in Britain there is almost a guilt factor attached to self-pampering. Buying more costly products is seen as self indulgent,even though the cheaper version doesnt even work and is a waste of money.
P Heart i agree with that, all through this video I was thinking about how a British approach to beauty (if we can say there is one) is pretty different to the french way, in many aspects. There's certainly less of the putting lots of work into your beauty regime and keeping it secret, it's much less secretive, and there's less emphasis on luxury/designer stuff and being sensual. Just my impression.
I was in the drugstore yesterday and could not bring myself to “waste” $8 on the very cheapest brand of micellar water, even though I have found it to work wonderfully on my face. Sigh. However, I do spend $40 every 4 months on an eyelash lengthening serum - I loathe wearing mascara. So I suppose I do sometimes indulge myself.
Hi Tina, what is the brand of eyelash serum you use? I hate mascara and I hate the false eyelashes look too, however I have very short lashes and never found anything that works.
I know, but you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find the prince haha. I love the tips. I love that the French don't feel the need to change their face to look like everyone else. The only tip I don't really understand is not telling anyone your secrets. It seems kind of petty.
So nice to watch you! I'm from Montreal, (so, French Canadian, Québécoise) , and a lot of women here actually do follow most of these tips!! I NEVER wear foundation, and I always try to look nice and natural... Overdoing it is never a good idea!
Another great video! I so enjoy your content! These tips will be very helpful for me to start now. I've mentioned before that I'm American in NE Ohio. I grew up in the 80's watching my mother put on her makeup or my grandmother if I was spending the night at her house. Of course, you know in America, we tend to have a heavier hand and experiment with colors. What I learned from my mom and grandma is that you never leave the house unless you are made up. So, I was very self conscious about that even when I lived in NYC and wanted a quick run to get coffee in the morning. Now in my mid-thirties, I've toned it down quite a bit using only neutral tones. I find it hard not to use eyeshadow or do a full face, especially with a hooded eye. I tend to use more makeup in the winter when I am very fair (English and French heritage on my mother's side). I've never been one to use foundation. It just feels too heavy on my already sensitive skin. So, I've always just used a loose powder to spot conceal, then blush, eyebrow color, eyeliner, mascara, lip liner and gloss or lipstick. Now that is summer and I have a tan (Lebanese heritage on my father's side), I pretty much use just concealer, blush, mascara, eyebrow filler and lip color. Never been a fan of some of these instagram looks. That to me is just way too much makeup. These young girls have beautiful skin to start with and/or freckles and then they cover it with thick yellow foundation. Makes no sense to me. I can appreciate the art of it, but just too much for me personally.
I should say that I falsely learned from my family not to leave the house without makeup. :) It's also a very "Southern" thing...and we live in the North! lol Hoping I get to the point where I am confident leaving the house without it :) I love your videos, such good teaching! Best wishes, Justine!
Selah Beauty Atlanta, GA here & I hate makeup. All those chemicals age the skin. I stopped wearing it about 20 years ago & began getting facials every 6 weeks. (Algae & collagen masks everytime & invested in natural high quality skin care) I'm 49...but don't look a day older than 35. But I do LOVE my brow & lip colors, which make my face pop w/ naturally strawberry blonde curly hair. ❤ Oh, did I just share a beauty secret or two? Well, this southern belle says it's very rude not to share. 😊
As a French woman who has never lived in another country, I really love your French serie, it makes me more aware of my own culture :-) There is also quite a lot of things you say that I don't recognize at all, but I don't know if it's due to my own impressions or to the differences between Paris and others areas in France (I've never lived in Paris either :p)
WOW! Josephine, I have found my ticket to Paris, YOU! Thank you for sharing what we sisters need to know about living LIFE Parisian-style - something we all long to do but were born elsewhere so we thank you for taking us on this journey. I will be looking at all your uploads in next couple days. Thanks again. Ciao! Shari
Hello, Minnesotan USA gal here again. In the US I think beauty standards vary much more than they do in other countries because of all the diversity in culture, ethnicity, and location. My family's main beauty concern was cleanliness though. You always need to look clean and tidy to look beautiful. Hair freshly brushed, hands freshly washed, and no strong smells/perfumes. Water is a similar beauty booster tip here too though!
Caitlin Dancing Hi! US southerner here! Georgia by way of Alabama. I was also taught that being "presentable" meant cleanliness and good hygeine as a kid. clean nails, clean hair, etc. but to some, it means wearing a full face of makeup and heels. I think it just depends on your style and what you like! I'm a very very casual person so showering and slathering on sunscreen is usually all I bother with!
Pearl - I am a Southern woman, too. In my family the tradition is to be fastidious about skin and hair care. When our young girls become young women, we take them for a skin care lesson. This is usually at Merle Norman Cosmetics boutiques. It is a rite of passage to welcome them into womanhood and celebrate their femininity! They grew up learning to take care of their skin as children (our sons, too!). But there's a big difference between caring for a child's skin and now caring for a young woman's skin. Foundation and quality skin care products are used to protect that beautiful cleansed complexion - never to hide it. But my grandmother had flawless skin and used only Ivory soap on her face, and Jergen's lotion as her moisturizer...and a wide brim sun hat and gloves when she worked in the garden. She grew everything she ate. Her only cosmetic was Angel Face powder in a compact. She died at 96 feisty, robust years old and was absolutely gorgeous. Our women are known for that "peaches n' cream complexion" for this reason and others - like clean living, clean eating and having a very powerful faith. They all flow together, don't they? When you live intentionally, beauty is the result. It never has to be the goal.
The beauty standards of locations are based on the background cultures of the areas. Ex Minnesota was settled by mostly Scandinavians - lots of Norwegians. So Norwegian practices of dress and hair and makeup carry on generations later. In the south, women were generally from either elite European families or very poor so again the extremes of types- very made up or not made up at all play out. The girls that wear Lilly Pulitzer and Jack Rogers and do their hair and nails vs the ones that wear athleisurewear and put it up in a bun etc.
@@prayerharvest My mom was an Alabaman southern belle and she took me to Merle Norman also. Was the right of passage, since they taught you how to take care of your skin, in which I do to this day. I'm 55, and people mistake me for me in my 30's.
I had terrible skin when I was young. I learned to keep my hands off my face and it made a huge difference. I'm 57 and have given up almost all makeup. I darken my eyebrows and occasional blush. I don't like the way I look with make up now. Wish I stopped the makeup years ago. My skin is so nice now. Great tips and loved this video. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos. I love learning about other cultures, especially everyday routines of everyday people.
Oh my goodness! I love everything you have said here! We Americans make things way too complicated. I am very inspired to tame down my routine and enjoy it more. Thank you!
We drink a lot of water in the American desert Southwest, where I live. But a Parisian friend told me that she doesn't drink as much when she is in Paris because there are few free public restrooms! Which is fine for guys, but not so much for ladies. Also, my adult acne is partially genetic; my grandmother and my twin sister both have had it, so even as I'm in my forties, going completely without foundation is not gonna happen. Natural as possible, but not completely naked.
I actually think Paris is a city with more than your usual number of public restrooms! I see public toilets on the streets everywhere and you can always pop into a cafe to use theirs too....
I have acne rosacea, I came across an article that said those who have adult acne age slower as in wrinkles don't come as quickly as those without acne problems, so even though we have acne that is one upside to it !
Justine, your videos are so amazing. Simple but thorough and informative --and full of wit and subtle humour. I love all of them, and particularly the "Parisian Chic/French" series. You are confident but demure, and are very elegant but relaxed-- like the advice you give. I feel empowered in a very feminine way as opposed to feeling exploited in terms of following any advice you might have on how to achieve a certain look or how to perform a task. You have a certain warmth about you. I appreciate it. I would love to see video content on taking care of hair, skin, nails. Detailed, please! Both in terms of styling (parts of which you have discussed on a level or two in past videos) as well as on keeping them healthy. :)
I agree with you, Michlle Michelle. Other TH-camrs would take 20 minutes to cover what Justine covers in 10 minutes. Her videos are clear, concise and to the point. I love it!
As someone with 4c (I think?) hair, I learned this in middle school when I starting doing twist outs and braid outs. In fact, I don't brush my hair at all anymore except for my edges if my hair is up. I only detangle with a wide-toothed comb while/after washing.
I find it very calming and I learn as I watch. I love the time and thought that you put into your videos. Who would have thought an old southern grandmother could have learned something from a young French girl ( young lady ) you are a delight and such a beautiful person inside and out. Love and hugs from Shirley in Georgia can I adopt you, southern humor LOL But it's a thought. Your parents must be very proud of the woman you have become. You had great roll models
Thank you for #5! I live in the US and everyone is obsessed with plastic surgery, injections, veneers, etc... I wish we could be more like the French and accept ourselves the way we are.
You know, it’s actually kind of strange that such surgery has become so widespread at this particular point in time. Very few women make their career off their looks these days. They get ahead the same way men do, with their talent and hard work.
Thank you so much for this video. I appreciate how you get right to the point, and don't spend 5 minutes asking us to follow you on other media sites. Your information is so helpful and your delivery is flawless! Much love to you!
As a 36 years old french woman, I smiled at the end of the video because yes...I actually do have secrets ! I will share my skin routine if asked, because I have been struggling with breaks outs for decades and it's all about sisterhood in this war....( My secret weapon is a daily dose of Aureocyde/Aureomycine cream, one day over two for each cream ) But Fragance is a whole other story. If one considers fragrance as a signature, one does not like it to be copied ^^. I believe that the "Signature Fragrance Quest" for French women is about knowing themselves and their uniqueness, and showing it by a unique, personnal smell. Therefore, most of the French women I know simply hate to wear similar fragances. For exemple, in my twenties, I waited years to wear "Mademoiselle Coco"by Chanel, only because one of my friends was wearing it...
I am not French, but I do most of those things you talk about in this video. I try to keep my hand clean and never touch anything in public places including public transportation... for that I use paper napkin. Yes, it's good to have antibacterial wipes or gel, but I have noticed that it's very bad for skin even if you used it ones a day... sometimes I wish we could wear elegant gloves like in the old days.🤗😉
Kate Monster well, when its cold weather it's much easier to follow this trend. But in the summer it's almost impossible... today fashion and style in clothes doesn't really go with it. Unless you wear a retro dress.😜
acer.b well, if you don't mind to share your place where you buy them it will be nice to know.😉 I hope you don't talk about those gloves that is used for manicure.😂 Just kidding.😜😁
justine, i just discovered your page. as an american with english and irish heritage, i am a french culture neophyte. your english is beautiful and i appreciate your wonderful advice. merci beaucoup!
Dear Justine, usually, I rather listen to old ladies (about 70-100 years old), as they have kept their beauty despite losing their youth (it's very easy to be beautiful when you're young, I find, I mean, almost your entire being works in favour of your looks such as your metabolism and flexibility of the skin and so forth) and have their beauty come from confidence and self-love, but you teach me good, valuable things, and in such a friendly way, too, that it makes it very enjoyable to learn from you! Merci beaucoup :) Keep up the good work, please, I'm sure you're enrichening a lot of people's confidence and how they value themselves. I sure feel a lot better after watching your videos and having gained new information I can use to make myself comfortable in the only skin I have. Take care and stay golden! Sincerely yours, Lorena Alicia
I'm in the Netherlands. Here women will gladly tell you their beauty secrets if you ask them, but at the same time pretend it's not big deal to them. There is a slight taboo on caring a lot about your appearance, so when the topic is addressed, we usually try to address it as briefly and nonchalantly as possible and then change the subject, lest someone might think we're too invested in our looks.
I carry a can of evian spray for my face and mist all day long I'm almost 70 and hardly any wrinkles plus less and less makeup face it my mom taught me to care for your skin first and I did grow up in paris
Yes, apparently some people use a fine most of it to set make up. It's a great product to use in th heat or when exercising/ pregnancy or menopuase. Lasts absolutely ages. It's so lovely when people share their beauty tips for others. As not everything works for everyone, but sometimes you can give something a try and see if would benefit you.
The sentence with the small teeth and the big smile made me really really happy. I struggle with a few features of mine and never thought of seeing them in a different ways like this. Thanks!
Hello Justine :) Thank you for all of your great videos, especially the "Parisian" series :) Your last point really stood out for me, most of my friends went to French schools (French Catholic schools are very common in Egypt) and you are totally right, they never share their beauty secrets :D It wasn't until I worked with one of them and spent long hours together that I realised the amount of work, money and hours she spends to appear effortless and "I was born this way" :D
Justine Leconte officiel Please tell us about what’s in demand in the realm of Parisian depilation: shaving? sugaring? waxing? laser? Is the masculine / societal expectation that the woman be hairless all over, or is some hair allowed to stay where it grew? Also, please address French men’s beauty secrets. What’s a Parisian man’s skin routine? How do they stay younger looking? Or perhaps they aren’t expected to? Are women alone expected to appear effortless and easy on the eyes? I get the sense, from a quick look at internationally known French stars, that the bourgeoisie may go about spritzing themselves with Evian & moisturizing, while women in the French upper crust tan on their yachts & get filler injections, Botox, & liposuction, simply with more subtle effects than their Middle Eastern and Russian counterparts prefer.
As a hair stylist, who wants to give the best experience to my guest, down to the smells/perfume I give off and apply in the morning (or through the day) You have given me a bit of an epiphany! I definitely want my guest to be relaxed and comfortable during their experience, so I’m going to research such essential oils for it! I never really thought about it! I definitely aim just to smell good and have a soft pleasant perfume, but I’m going to try an actual calming essential oil instead! Thank you!
Justine I watch your channel on daily basis and I re-watch your old videos all the time. I love your content, very mature and oriented. Your french series are amazing since I'm pro-minimalism and effotlessness. Bravo mon amie et bonne continuation.
I was thinking this morning: where is my video! If I knew years ago that I wouldn't be "the crazy" in France for not brushing my hair daily like I am in the US, it would have been easier to stand the comments from all the girls here. Since I was a child I never liked to brush daily my hair, just wash it, let it dry and brush it when it's necessary. In fact, my hair got a lot of split ends when I brushed it constantly. I liked this video very much.
These tips are pretty similar to my beauty philosophy and rituals, except for beauty secrets. I'll tell anyone who asks. : ) I have a request for a future video. I would like to hear your tips on looking good with grey hair. I am 50 years old and I don't have very much grey hair for my age but it's starting to be visible. I want to avoid dying it, if I can make it work for myself. I keep wondering if I have the right skin tone or undertone and wardrobe to make my grey hair look chic and not like I've given up. I would love to be one of those women with striking, natural, snow-white hair but my hairdresser has told me that that will never be me because I didn't start to go grey when I was young. Thanks!
Determine your skin and grey-hair tone. If you're warm-toned in the skin, you probably have a warm-toned wardrobe, so a 'smokey' salt-and-pepper grey will work; similarly, if you're cool toned, a true silver will be very flattering. And these are the norms. It's only when you have opposites in these that grey hair doesn't really work (but don't forget the power of a toning rinse!). As for your hairdresser, he or she wants your business for life so I wouldn't necessarily take what they say as gospel! ;) There is a very good chance your natural grey colour will suit you perfectly (it is after all your virgin hair!) -- the key will be in looking after it's condition and style. Grey hair can look fantastic when it's _well_ cut and cared for ... or it can look bloody awful when not.
i love france and french culture i have the image of very chic an classy women in my head. minimalists with a story behind it. Please move forward with these series including topics about the education in france, traditional customs and some vlogs when you go there again :)) thank you!
Update: I've put together a free PDF guide called 7 RULES TO TIMELESS STYLE, to help you build your style in a more timeless way - because I find that French women are masters of this skill. You can request the free guide here: www.justineleconte.com/timeless 😘
What I learned from Scandinavian women: simple is elegant
What I learned from German women pragmatism conveys confidence
What I learned in this video from a French woman: subtle is beautiful, but mystery is irresistible.
When I was about 15 I read a '20 Questions' type interview with a very glamorous woman (I can't remember who!) and she didn't answer the question about which perfume she uses because 'a woman should have her secrets', and I thought it was the most elegant thing in the world. I took it to heart so much that I'm a little shocked at the idea of a woman announcing what she uses :p
Amazing isn't it
Pragmatism... means.. being stoic and thinking logically right?
My friend, this sounds to me like "concentrated - straight to the point poetry" 😉❤️
Here in México you don't even have to ask for beauty secrets, people tell you right away. The dialogue would go something like this:
-Your skin looks so good!
-Thx, I use X thing, it worked wonders for me.
+Mar Damian hahaha well, that's practical 😂😊
Mar Damian HAHAHHAHAHAHA THIS IS SO REAL HAHAHAHHAHA
That is so true!
True! We’re just open like that
I find so many Mexican people to be kind, open & generous. It’s such a pleasure to be with them.
While I love all the advice on here, and I naturally follow it, I must say that I really love how you ended #5 - "I have small teeth? No, I have a big smile". This is so important. I think we, too often, zero-in on the things we do not 100% like about ourselves... why not see the positive in it?
You've inspired me to put a post-it on my screen - "Small/squinty eyes? No, they are smiling eyes".
Merci de Montréal!
Montreal is fascinating
She has a beautiful smile 💖
One thing I love that I’ve learned from Justine is the French philosophy of embracing what makes you unique ... not just slathering make-up all over your face to make you look like someone else. She has inspired me to see my rosacea more as a “healthy flush” and less as “hideous patches of redness.” ♥️
Omg I love small eyes!!
I have those big arab eyes with big eyelids as well and I love them. But I think the small eyes are just wonderful
I agree, and have learnt to be content with my "nice big nose" and being petite (ceilings look higher and rooms bigger!)
I definitely agree with all the advice given in this video! However, as someone who struggles with acne, I take care of my skin very meticulously and still have bumps and irritation. I think most people withe acne know a lot about skincare because we are very conscious of it. A lot of you tubers with clear skin often equate taking care of your skin to having clear skin and that is not always the case!
Taylor E Absolutely! It can take decades of trying new products and experimenting to get it under control. I have always struggled with acne and have friends that don't even use spf and have perfect skin. Clear skin isn't always a result of a great skin care regiment and we stll need to cover. It starts getting a little annoying when people say "just cleanse everyday! "
For people that have acne well into their 40's it's usually hormonal. However some times it is a product that is an irritant that they didn't think of like a shampoo or hairspray that caused the acne in the first place.
I've discovered most of my skin problems are related to food. I get lumps and bumps on my chin and jaw area from too much wheat. I get little whiteheads on my forehead from dairy. I get horrible red pimples around my mouth if I eat too much sugar. Eating very clean keeps my skin clean and clear. The only problems I get from skincare products is if I use something with silicone, or wayyyy too much glycolic acid (like 3 times a day) can cause breakouts.
Taylor E it might be what you're eating. My acne has cleared up tremendously but I now go to a dermatologist to keep it that way. I don't think you'll be disappointed if you start seeing one 🙂
Michelle B Hi, maybe it does come more specifically from the agrotoxic chemicals the put on the wheat crops?
I would love to see a French skincare video!
Me too! :)
Morgan Felder great suggestion!
YES.
This would be awesome.
Please Justine:)
I was shopping in the UK the other day and a young French woman was in the shop. She asked questions about the fabric a top was made from, and turned it inside out to look at the stitching. I immediately thought of you and your video on quality of clothing over quantity. It was so nice to see.
"I have small teeth? no, I have a big smile" LOVE IT!!!!
I am so endlessly happy, and thankful, that you actually stress that cosmetic surgery is a no-no. To refuse cosmetic surgery is a classy act indeed, and it shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone that it is the classiest French women, like yourself, who speak out against it. You seem to never compromise your confidence and self respect while giving fashion and beauty advice, and this is an art that few youtubers/bloggers can master. Your videos are informative, you are charming and you seem so genuine, and you have helped me with my style more than anyone else.
There’s plenty of surgery in France it’s just carefully done not to look excessive
I think that's right. The idea is not to look like a waxwork.@@elizabethwilk9615
I am so glad that you mentioned the 'no foundation' bit. Hailing from a country like India where the only makeup most women tend to use is kohl and lipstick (if you're fancy), it pains me to see how so many women from other places using foundation every single day because they feel uncomfortable in their skin. So thankyou for putting forth this message about body-positivity!
+Leenu Tehlan interesting to see that foundation isn't used everywhere!
I don't use foundation either. I'm from Southeast Asia.
River Slant The only time I use foundation is when I’m either going out, or to a job interview. The rest of the time I use a light moisturiser for my skin type and follow a cleansing routine. I turned 55 last month (November) and still get told I look at least 10 years younger.
I tend to wear foundation in winter but not in summer.
I do not wear foundations I just wear primers blusher a bit of bronzer I know where the primer just spackle champagne by Laura Geller love it and I love blue mascara because it shows my beautiful blue eyes off
It is so nice to see this philosophy on beauty. In America, it’s always about “looking younger”. Correct me if I’m wrong, but it seems that your philosophy is just to look your best. To embrace your natural beauty. To be yourself. I love that!
I love the fresh classy French look! I also like hearing you promoting women embracing their natural beauty and staying clear of cosmetic surgery and the other overly invasive strategies! There's so many reasons to not go that direction and good reasons to focus on how to focus on skin and gently enhancing one's natural beauty!! Thank you Justine! You are lovely!
thanks a lot!
I just discovered you Justine few days ago and I can't stop watching! :) I'm Polish, living in UK and I keep on noticing how much more similarities there are between French approach to beauty and Polish one, when the UK one is rather on the opposite side. Especially here where I live, in the South East. I've always been thought by both very stylish - my Mum and my older Sister to wear delicate makeup (eyes or lips rule), take care of skin, moisturise etc. Effortless look has always been the go to one.. After moving to UK however, I'm seen as that weird girl from Poland, who doesn't make effort - and yes, here it is a bad , bad thing! I am trying to brush my hair everyday but haven't given in to using straighteners ever day (!!) or wearing full face, heavy, doll-like makeup. Thank you so much Justine, watching your videos keeps me secure and feeling good being my very self :)
Kinga, often people who are the most critical are that way because they are jealous. Continue to smile and be your own self.
I think it could be a generation thing. I'm from the UK and born in 1974. I've only ever worn foundation a handful of times in my life, and that would have been on a night out. I just never liked it. I only ever wore eyeshadow, bit of brown kohl and brown mascara (I'm a redhead so black doesn't suit me...and I think the natural earthy look suits my colouring better). My sister whose father was Indian, was born seven years later and has worn foundation for ever! My 26 year old daughter used to wear foundation very often but has stopped using it pretty much completely in the last few years. She has always had an older head on young shoulders though 😄
I'm British born but I know just what you mean! Many British women have this endless obsession with fake tan, foundation, heavy make-up, chemically processed and ironed hair, and fake chemical perfumes that make me feel like vomiting. Many also love leopard print and cheap fabrics. Not me at all. I am sure that some people would criticize me for not making enough effort. But I believe that simple and natural is chic and beautiful.
Justine, I truly enjoy all of your videos! I am 52 yrs. old and use no foundation. I just practice great nutrition, hydration, physical activity, and rest...all of which I find is not the trend in my American culture. Thank you for your emphasis on just being the best version of one's self as possible.
Yes, that is a photo from a few months ago....thank you both so much! I am stunned by your compliments. I have recently cut my hair...oval face, any hair lol! It grows extremley fast, so i switch up often.
+Cindie McReynolds You are extremely lucky not to use foundation.....I practice great whole food, organic nutrition, constant activity as I do not use a car (my feet or my bike instead) 10hrs sleep every night.... I have lovely hair (even though I say it myself !!) BUT = I have livid scars after a road accident in my teens (I am now 55) & people stare if I don't cover the scars.... I will never be free to go without make-up !
Artlover I am so sorry you suffered such a horrible accident as a teen! My youngest daughter has suffered terribly with cystic acne, and now in her 20's has extensive scarring, in spite of procedures to minimize the damage. Our culture is so hard on women. You sound energetic, vital and amazing....which tells me you are beautiful!
How very sweet of you....I can, of course, empathise with your daughter & you are so right = women are scrutinised cruelly in most cultures ( I am a Brit; often living in France too) ...It is our fate, unfortunately !!! All best wishes to you, & your daughter....I am sure she will have strength in life as there are many things she will find to take precedence over beauty !
Artlover I have found that those things which seem to take precedence over beauty, actually create the most authentic, intense form of beauty! Take care as well!
Bonjour Justine! Je suis Québécoise et je veux simplement te dire merci pour tes capsules vidéos que je trouve très intéressantes et instructives. J’adore les visionner.😁👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Tu es fantastique, tu possèdes une belle personnalité! Good job!🤓🇨🇦
this is a weird comment .. but your fingers/hands are so nice
viginie I was thinking the same thing. Justine's hands are so elegant and beautiful.
viginie I was going to say the same thing!!
It is a compliment and there is nothing weird about that:) She has beautiful hands. Long fingers, nicely shaped and they caught my eye the first time I found Justina on TH-cam:)
viginie It's not a weird compliment at all, but I understand because it's not a part of the body that we typically focus on. I always notice a person's hands and I am sure this is partly due to the influence of having a mother who is an artist.
I agree with the comments. She does have nice hands; she keeps them well-manicured and she always has her nails painted.
viginie they are !
I would add 2 more: Don't smoke and keep consumption alcohol moderate. Both of these can cause premature aging and health problems later on in life. Just my 2 centimes...
+Toni Lyng it's worth more than 2 cents! 😉
I miss the old French francs.
@@MaggieTheCat01 my family in France (I live in the US) still talks in Francs, not the old, old ones but the ones just before the Euro. I have to use the currency converter on my phone because they confuse the daylights out of me. LOL
We are all very lucky to have you as a very very good friend Justine, sharing your secrets with us. Bxx
Babs 59 indeed
Yes!
She’s a very generous woman.
what a load of rubbish
"if you look like you're trying, it's bad"
Ayyyyeeee I nailed that one 😂
But if you try too hard to look like you're not, that's also bad, I think.
In looks and style I think Justine is Lisa Eldridge's french cousin
Katie Bottomley funny but makes a perfect sense
agree! it's the first thing I thought the very first time I watched her!
Just wanted to write the same thing :) Both beautiful, intelligent, and well-mannered :)
OH Lisa Eldridge is ALSO wonderful...really really excellent re make-up.
I honestly think about this whenever I see their videos
I love pampering myself at home! Doing facials, hair mask, foot soaks, whatever I feel I need. So relaxing and sends a Great message to myself!😊
Would love to know your nail routine. Are they your natural nails or acrylics and if they are your natural nails, how do you care for them? Your videos are just fabulous!
And your neck and chest. Those two areas give away your age as well.
You have a lovely smile - so friendly and kind. Thank you for sharing all the useful information.
I generally roll my eyes at fashion videos, because I feel like I'd rather spend time being creative and making things, than concerning myself on how other people think I look...but...this video was really good! I appreciate how you touched on the need for us to take some time to enjoy our cleansing and bathing routines, and to disconnect for awhile. I love that you talked about no injections, no surgery, just proper hydration and cleansing. Very nice :) Thanks for offering a good, realistic video!
+Zira Michelle LoveoftheDark and thanks to you for your nice comment 😊
"do not touch your face" *removes hand from face*
+dirtsa 😅😊
I think this is definitely the hardest one for me!
I’m absolutely guilty of this, so so guilty. Like a lot.
She is so right, I’ve known this for years.
@@justineleconte Can you please tell me what brand and number or colour of nail varnish you are wearing? I love it! I would very much appreciate it. Thanks a lot.
I love the french series. And I love the way you talk, so calm and friendly. Love watching your videos.
My son in law is from France hasn't been in States long, his parents came to states for 3 months ( him & my daughter had baby) his mom was EVERYTHING you speak of she was a designer in her youth in France very simple & elegant, I'm learning French & she's learning English but some how we understand each other, I'm now in love with French culture & style it's so clean & crisp.
Thank you! Lovely hearing advice that can useful to a middle aged frump! My grandmother (1919-2015) who was a very classy English lady and had a great admiration for French women, would give me some of this advice, i.e. rather than spending on make up, have a facial every few weeks, less is more, choose colours that flatter you, not colours that are fashonable, and so on... And my mother's favourite expression, to explain attractive people was that they were 'bien dans leur peau'...
I love this video. I recently stopped wearing heavy make-up and am constantly told I look younger. All I use is a tinted, moisturizing sunscreen for faces, a good mascara and lipstick. If I want to glam it up a bit, some eyeliner. I think the imperfections I was trying to cover (a scar on my nose and my crows feet) are LESS visible without the heavy foundation and concealers. Now people notice my eyes instead of the intricate eye make-up and the mask of foundation.
I really love how you mentioned you should use regional version, because I am indian and we do have regional versions which are more beneficial for us rather than the marketised publicised oils in ads by Western companies. Love your videos a lot.
Merci Justine, so pleased to have found your youtube. I have been living in France for nearly 8 years now and I LOVE the approach women have here. Not only with your own routine, but how lovely it is to see mothers passing these down to their daughters. :) I was quietly pleased on a recent trip back to the UK, and catching up with a friend I hadn't seen for years. She said ' wow you look amazing - you look really....French'. eh beh voila!
Hi Justine! Your dedicated subscriber here :) so, i am from the country Georgia, and here we use a mix of modern skincare products, together with our grandma's secrets: when i was little, i remember she always used to put some oils on face and walk around the house like that all evening, which at the time i thought was super weird! But now i think she was a genius :) and i follow her tricks :using eggs as hair and face mask; oils like almond, olive, and castor for various purposes... Also, i remember she always used to tell me : gently swipe your eyebrows upwards with your fingers - i think it was for massaging and also to look more awake and fresh faced, when you do that... Also, we regularly keep full our fridge with various homemade cubes of frozen herb waters and use in the morning. Oh and i almost forgot: we use a lot of aloe for various purposes, such as treating irritations or even drinking its disgusting juice for clear skin and PH level balancing :)
Londa Zh it would be great to see a video about Georgian women beauty rituals :)
Haha i agree it would be amusing to watch :) it's a shame i don't do videos :/
maybe that could be the beginning :)
That's funny, the eyebrow thing, my mother does the same, she's old school Irish, gives shape and makes you look awake.
Justine....Where have you been all my life? Your practical tips and information have been life changing for me. Thank you - merci beaucoup!
I used to have breakouts and unclear skin for years. After watching this video and really getting into french skincare and beauty (benzoyl peroyxide also helped), my skin hasn't been the same and I look better at 35 now than I did two years ago. French skincare for the win!
I resonate with your comment "Be a great version of yourself". I agree with enhancing our natural beauty. No need to repeat the 80's ( with a putty knife & trowel full of cosmetics) to fill in the cracks. You have a great smile...& I have eyes that show sincere depth. Bravo!
I learned so much in my time in Paris. This is reminding me of all of the good stuff I've forgotten! Thanks for these lovely videos, Justine. Even just really focusing on my skin routine -- oils, masks, and (always) lots of SPF-- makes such a difference.
Essential oils can be diffused in a diffuser and helps with various health problems. I am using lavender for pain
In my country (The Dominican Republic) women go to the salon at least once a week to get their hair done. It's like a religion 😁Also, manicures and pedicures every couple of weeks. We use a lot of home remedies for hair and skin (honey, molasses, coconut oil and milk, oats, etc.). A lot of body wraps to slim down too. People don't have too much money, so we get creative and use what we have on hand, and it works 😊
My fav rule is #1 "Do not brush your hair too often. definitely not every day..." It's brilliant! My life will never be the same now)) ha ha. Love love love you, Justine! So happy I found you ) Thanks for generously sharing your beauty tricks with us! God bless you!
I love your french series and the way you talk in your videos! I always look forward for new videos :)
You talked about thermal water in one of your videos (not shure if it's this) and I did a research. I just bought an Avène and I'm so in love with it! You have no idea how you've changed my life in so many ways with your videos, because I was never a confident person (really low self-esteem) and your tips, the way you talk, everything just makes me want to embrace myself and make the best with my body.
I am so happy to read that! It's a pleasure to make videos when I see that they can help people!
Thank you Justine! Always happy to get your videos!!
Hello Justine. I want to thank you for sharing your creative space. I really loved your grand mother's carpet, specially that you take care to preserve it. For me, my grand mother made each of her grand kids a quilt, so all cousins have a quilt that we talk about when we talk about grand-mama. She has pass away in the 80's, but those quilts live on. We will pass them on to our children. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, I'm an accidental French woman :D in that I do most of those things already :) So important to take care of your skin. There's no amount of makeup that can substitute that. Thank you so much for your video! xoxo
This is actually one of the most truthful videos I’ve seen on french beauty! Thank you for being so honest and open and sharing!
The best advice on you tube. Excellent I am so glad I found you.
I’m not into fashion or skin care or anything but I still watch your videos because of your smile!
"Do not touch your face, wash your hands often" boyy....that aged well!
"Nothing that could take away the uniqueness of your feature" 💗
in Britain there is almost a guilt factor attached to self-pampering. Buying more costly products is seen as self indulgent,even though the cheaper version doesnt even work and is a waste of money.
P Heart i agree with that, all through this video I was thinking about how a British approach to beauty (if we can say there is one) is pretty different to the french way, in many aspects. There's certainly less of the putting lots of work into your beauty regime and keeping it secret, it's much less secretive, and there's less emphasis on luxury/designer stuff and being sensual. Just my impression.
I was in the drugstore yesterday and could not bring myself to “waste” $8 on the very cheapest brand of micellar water, even though I have found it to work wonderfully on my face. Sigh.
However, I do spend $40 every 4 months on an eyelash lengthening serum - I loathe wearing mascara. So I suppose I do sometimes indulge myself.
Hi Tina, what is the brand of eyelash serum you use? I hate mascara and I hate the false eyelashes look too, however I have very short lashes and never found anything that works.
Very refreshing straight talk dlivery and style. Totally different than what we are hammered with on TH-cam. Nice, keep it up.
Yaaaaay, something decent to watch! Love your videos!
+kimberlee533 hahaha there are people doing great things on TH-cam - but thanks! 😘
I know, but you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find the prince haha. I love the tips. I love that the French don't feel the need to change their face to look like everyone else. The only tip I don't really understand is not telling anyone your secrets. It seems kind of petty.
+kimberlee533 a good cook doesn't give away his/her recipes either 😉
Justine Leconte officiel and you told us your perfumes! So privileged 😉love your videos❤️
Where I'm from women who don't share recipes are considered insecure about their cooking abilities.
So nice to watch you!
I'm from Montreal, (so, French Canadian, Québécoise) , and a lot of women here actually do follow most of these tips!! I NEVER wear foundation, and I always try to look nice and natural... Overdoing it is never a good idea!
Another great video! I so enjoy your content! These tips will be very helpful for me to start now. I've mentioned before that I'm American in NE Ohio. I grew up in the 80's watching my mother put on her makeup or my grandmother if I was spending the night at her house. Of course, you know in America, we tend to have a heavier hand and experiment with colors. What I learned from my mom and grandma is that you never leave the house unless you are made up. So, I was very self conscious about that even when I lived in NYC and wanted a quick run to get coffee in the morning. Now in my mid-thirties, I've toned it down quite a bit using only neutral tones. I find it hard not to use eyeshadow or do a full face, especially with a hooded eye. I tend to use more makeup in the winter when I am very fair (English and French heritage on my mother's side). I've never been one to use foundation. It just feels too heavy on my already sensitive skin. So, I've always just used a loose powder to spot conceal, then blush, eyebrow color, eyeliner, mascara, lip liner and gloss or lipstick. Now that is summer and I have a tan (Lebanese heritage on my father's side), I pretty much use just concealer, blush, mascara, eyebrow filler and lip color. Never been a fan of some of these instagram looks. That to me is just way too much makeup. These young girls have beautiful skin to start with and/or freckles and then they cover it with thick yellow foundation. Makes no sense to me. I can appreciate the art of it, but just too much for me personally.
+Selah Beauty I would agree 100% with the end of your comment 😉
I should say that I falsely learned from my family not to leave the house without makeup. :) It's also a very "Southern" thing...and we live in the North! lol Hoping I get to the point where I am confident leaving the house without it :) I love your videos, such good teaching! Best wishes, Justine!
Selah Beauty
Atlanta, GA here & I hate makeup. All those chemicals age the skin. I stopped wearing it about 20 years ago & began getting facials every 6 weeks. (Algae & collagen masks everytime & invested in natural high quality skin care) I'm 49...but don't look a day older than 35. But I do LOVE my brow & lip colors, which make my face pop w/ naturally strawberry blonde curly hair. ❤
Oh, did I just share a beauty secret or two? Well, this southern belle says it's very rude not to share. 😊
Loving your French series. Totally understand the minimal make up approach!
As a French woman who has never lived in another country, I really love your French serie, it makes me more aware of my own culture :-) There is also quite a lot of things you say that I don't recognize at all, but I don't know if it's due to my own impressions or to the differences between Paris and others areas in France (I've never lived in Paris either :p)
Am married to a Frenchman and yes Paris is different than other areas and especially smaller towns. It’s like NYV and the rest of the USA.
WOW! Josephine, I have found my ticket to Paris, YOU! Thank you for sharing what we sisters need to know about living LIFE Parisian-style - something we all long to do but were born elsewhere so we thank you for taking us on this journey. I will be looking at all your uploads in next couple days. Thanks again. Ciao! Shari
Hello, Minnesotan USA gal here again. In the US I think beauty standards vary much more than they do in other countries because of all the diversity in culture, ethnicity, and location. My family's main beauty concern was cleanliness though. You always need to look clean and tidy to look beautiful. Hair freshly brushed, hands freshly washed, and no strong smells/perfumes. Water is a similar beauty booster tip here too though!
Caitlin Dancing Hi! US southerner here! Georgia by way of Alabama. I was also taught that being "presentable" meant cleanliness and good hygeine as a kid. clean nails, clean hair, etc. but to some, it means wearing a full face of makeup and heels. I think it just depends on your style and what you like! I'm a very very casual person so showering and slathering on sunscreen is usually all I bother with!
Pearl - I am a Southern woman, too. In my family the tradition is to be fastidious about skin and hair care. When our young girls become young women, we take them for a skin care lesson. This is usually at Merle Norman Cosmetics boutiques. It is a rite of passage to welcome them into womanhood and celebrate their femininity! They grew up learning to take care of their skin as children (our sons, too!). But there's a big difference between caring for a child's skin and now caring for a young woman's skin. Foundation and quality skin care products are used to protect that beautiful cleansed complexion - never to hide it.
But my grandmother had flawless skin and used only Ivory soap on her face, and Jergen's lotion as her moisturizer...and a wide brim sun hat and gloves when she worked in the garden. She grew everything she ate. Her only cosmetic was Angel Face powder in a compact. She died at 96 feisty, robust years old and was absolutely gorgeous.
Our women are known for that "peaches n' cream complexion" for this reason and others - like clean living, clean eating and having a very powerful faith.
They all flow together, don't they? When you live intentionally, beauty is the result. It never has to be the goal.
The beauty standards of locations are based on the background cultures of the areas. Ex Minnesota was settled by mostly Scandinavians - lots of Norwegians. So Norwegian practices of dress and hair and makeup carry on generations later. In the south, women were generally from either elite European families or very poor so again the extremes of types- very made up or not made up at all play out. The girls that wear Lilly Pulitzer and Jack Rogers and do their hair and nails vs the ones that wear athleisurewear and put it up in a bun etc.
@@prayerharvest My mom was an Alabaman southern belle and she took me to Merle Norman also. Was the right of passage, since they taught you how to take care of your skin, in which I do to this day. I'm 55, and people mistake me for me in my 30's.
@@lisaa.942 Love it!
I had terrible skin when I was young. I learned to keep my hands off my face and it made a huge difference. I'm 57 and have given up almost all makeup. I darken my eyebrows and occasional blush. I don't like the way I look with make up now. Wish I stopped the makeup years ago. My skin is so nice now.
Great tips and loved this video. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos. I love learning about other cultures, especially everyday routines of everyday people.
Oh my goodness! I love everything you have said here! We Americans make things way too complicated. I am very inspired to tame down my routine and enjoy it more. Thank you!
Got to wonder why I only read negative comments about America yet everywhere else is great. You wouldn’t think people would want to immigrate here. 😁
I am really enjoying these. Thanks so much.
We drink a lot of water in the American desert Southwest, where I live. But a Parisian friend told me that she doesn't drink as much when she is in Paris because there are few free public restrooms! Which is fine for guys, but not so much for ladies. Also, my adult acne is partially genetic; my grandmother and my twin sister both have had it, so even as I'm in my forties, going completely without foundation is not gonna happen. Natural as possible, but not completely naked.
I actually think Paris is a city with more than your usual number of public restrooms! I see public toilets on the streets everywhere and you can always pop into a cafe to use theirs too....
I have acne rosacea, I came across an article that said those who have adult acne age slower as in wrinkles don't come as quickly as those without acne problems, so even though we have acne that is one upside to it !
Justine, your videos are so amazing. Simple but thorough and informative --and full of wit and subtle humour. I love all of them, and particularly the "Parisian Chic/French" series. You are confident but demure, and are very elegant but relaxed-- like the advice you give. I feel empowered in a very feminine way as opposed to feeling exploited in terms of following any advice you might have on how to achieve a certain look or how to perform a task. You have a certain warmth about you. I appreciate it.
I would love to see video content on taking care of hair, skin, nails. Detailed, please! Both in terms of styling (parts of which you have discussed on a level or two in past videos) as well as on keeping them healthy. :)
I just happen to fall on your videos and I’m loving them so very much. I’m learning so much. Tells me your a wonderful teacher,educator.
I love Justine’s smile! I like the unique and quirky things about peoples faces, it adds more to an interesting character and personality 🥰
your advice has been so helpful! i love the style of your videos!
+Kaitlin K thanks!
Justine Leconte officiel r u single justine?
Kaitlin K i
I love that your video is straight forward brief and very informative.
I agree with you, Michlle Michelle. Other TH-camrs would take 20 minutes to cover what Justine covers in 10 minutes. Her videos are clear, concise and to the point. I love it!
Tip 1: Don't brush your hair everyday
Me: *looks at my 3c curls* So I've been following this tip since birth
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As someone with 4c (I think?) hair, I learned this in middle school when I starting doing twist outs and braid outs. In fact, I don't brush my hair at all anymore except for my edges if my hair is up. I only detangle with a wide-toothed comb while/after washing.
Same here 😂😂
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Same 🤣
I find it very calming and I learn as I watch. I love the time and thought that you put into your videos. Who would have thought an old southern grandmother could have learned something from a young French girl ( young lady ) you are a delight and such a beautiful person inside and out. Love and hugs from Shirley in Georgia can I adopt you, southern humor LOL But it's a thought. Your parents must be very proud of the woman you have become. You had great roll models
Thank you for #5! I live in the US and everyone is obsessed with plastic surgery, injections, veneers, etc... I wish we could be more like the French and accept ourselves the way we are.
The neighborhood I lived in France had plenty of plastic surgeons. The difference is that the work they do is not excessive.
You know, it’s actually kind of strange that such surgery has become so widespread at this particular point in time. Very few women make their career off their looks these days. They get ahead the same way men do, with their talent and hard work.
Thank you so much for this video. I appreciate how you get right to the point, and don't spend 5 minutes asking us to follow you on other media sites. Your information is so helpful and your delivery is flawless! Much love to you!
As a 36 years old french woman, I smiled at the end of the video because yes...I actually do have secrets ! I will share my skin routine if asked, because I have been struggling with breaks outs for decades and it's all about sisterhood in this war....( My secret weapon is a daily dose of Aureocyde/Aureomycine cream, one day over two for each cream )
But Fragance is a whole other story. If one considers fragrance as a signature, one does not like it to be copied ^^. I believe that the "Signature Fragrance Quest" for French women is about knowing themselves and their uniqueness, and showing it by a unique, personnal smell. Therefore, most of the French women I know simply hate to wear similar fragances. For exemple, in my twenties, I waited years to wear "Mademoiselle Coco"by Chanel, only because one of my friends was wearing it...
+Luckyronie thanks for sharing your secret!! 😘
I'm learning so much from you. Thank you, Justine
I am not French, but I do most of those things you talk about in this video. I try to keep my hand clean and never touch anything in public places including public transportation... for that I use paper napkin. Yes, it's good to have antibacterial wipes or gel, but I have noticed that it's very bad for skin even if you used it ones a day... sometimes I wish we could wear elegant gloves like in the old days.🤗😉
Delphine Ent. who says you can't? you can still find thin gloves. Start a new trend. 😉😄
Kate Monster well, when its cold weather it's much easier to follow this trend. But in the summer it's almost impossible... today fashion and style in clothes doesn't really go with it. Unless you wear a retro dress.😜
I'm from the UK, my cousin always wears gloves in public places, she hates touching anything lots of people are touching
acer.b well, if you don't mind to share your place where you buy them it will be nice to know.😉 I hope you don't talk about those gloves that is used for manicure.😂 Just kidding.😜😁
Kate Monster If you have a Daiso store nearby, I've found their cotton gloves are reasonable.
justine,
i just discovered your page. as an american with english and irish heritage, i am a french culture neophyte.
your english is beautiful and i appreciate your wonderful advice.
merci beaucoup!
I love those earrings!!
Where can we buy them?
I’m glad you don’t mind sharing!
Please post your Morning and Night skin care routine. Thanks!
Tanuja Poorun isn’t that what this video was?
You are such a pleasure to watch and listen to - thank you for sharing your wisdom and advice with us! Tu es charmant!!!
Can you please make a video of which masks (brand and product) works best😊 it would be really helpful, thank you✌️👏
Dear Justine,
usually, I rather listen to old ladies (about 70-100 years old), as they have kept their beauty despite losing their youth (it's very easy to be beautiful when you're young, I find, I mean, almost your entire being works in favour of your looks such as your metabolism and flexibility of the skin and so forth) and have their beauty come from confidence and self-love, but you teach me good, valuable things, and in such a friendly way, too, that it makes it very enjoyable to learn from you! Merci beaucoup :) Keep up the good work, please, I'm sure you're enrichening a lot of people's confidence and how they value themselves. I sure feel a lot better after watching your videos and having gained new information I can use to make myself comfortable in the only skin I have.
Take care and stay golden!
Sincerely yours,
Lorena Alicia
I'm in the Netherlands. Here women will gladly tell you their beauty secrets if you ask them, but at the same time pretend it's not big deal to them. There is a slight taboo on caring a lot about your appearance, so when the topic is addressed, we usually try to address it as briefly and nonchalantly as possible and then change the subject, lest someone might think we're too invested in our looks.
Wonderful Tips, Justine! I enjoyed it very much!
I carry a can of evian spray for my face and mist all day long I'm almost 70 and hardly any wrinkles plus less and less makeup face it my mom taught me to care for your skin first and I did grow up in paris
how do women with family do all that every day... wow
@Jeanne Luddeni= wow evian spray never heard of it before....thanks...
Jeanne Luddeni I used to carry a can of Evian spray when I was younger (I’m 55), I haven’t see it around for a while. Thank you for the reminder🙂
Last time I saw it was at Sephora. I carry a small size (that I can fill up at home) Mario Badescu Facial Spray. I buy it at Ulta.
Yes, apparently some people use a fine most of it to set make up. It's a great product to use in th heat or when exercising/ pregnancy or menopuase. Lasts absolutely ages. It's so lovely when people share their beauty tips for others. As not everything works for everyone, but sometimes you can give something a try and see if would benefit you.
Very helpful vid! Please do a video about French skincare drugstore brands, many thanks! xo
Love your videos!
+Eya 1011 😘😊
The sentence with the small teeth and the big smile made me really really happy. I struggle with a few features of mine and never thought of seeing them in a different ways like this. Thanks!
Hello Justine :) Thank you for all of your great videos, especially the "Parisian" series :) Your last point really stood out for me, most of my friends went to French schools (French Catholic schools are very common in Egypt) and you are totally right, they never share their beauty secrets :D It wasn't until I worked with one of them and spent long hours together that I realised the amount of work, money and hours she spends to appear effortless and "I was born this way" :D
+Yusra ELSawi that's the whole art of it 😂😉
Yep! Totally agree :D
Justine Leconte officiel Please tell us about what’s in demand in the realm of Parisian depilation: shaving? sugaring? waxing? laser? Is the masculine / societal expectation that the woman be hairless all over, or is some hair allowed to stay where it grew?
Also, please address French men’s beauty secrets. What’s a Parisian man’s skin routine? How do they stay younger looking? Or perhaps they aren’t expected to?
Are women alone expected to appear effortless and easy on the eyes?
I get the sense, from a quick look at internationally known French stars, that the bourgeoisie may go about spritzing themselves with Evian & moisturizing, while women in the French upper crust tan on their yachts & get filler injections, Botox, & liposuction, simply with more subtle effects than their Middle Eastern and Russian counterparts prefer.
Your personality is soooo attractive!! Im impressed and happy that I found your channel.
As a hair stylist, who wants to give the best experience to my guest, down to the smells/perfume I give off and apply in the morning (or through the day) You have given me a bit of an epiphany! I definitely want my guest to be relaxed and comfortable during their experience, so I’m going to research such essential oils for it! I never really thought about it! I definitely aim just to smell good and have a soft pleasant perfume, but I’m going to try an actual calming essential oil instead! Thank you!
I just found your channel and love your videos! Very informative.
Excellent video
Justine I watch your channel on daily basis and I re-watch your old videos all the time. I love your content, very mature and oriented. Your french series are amazing since I'm pro-minimalism and effotlessness. Bravo mon amie et bonne continuation.
merci so much, I have one loyal viewer here...! Have a great week-end :-)
Apparently I'm more "French" than I realized haha
I just love your French series! I never want it to end.
I was thinking this morning: where is my video!
If I knew years ago that I wouldn't be "the crazy" in France for not brushing my hair daily like I am in the US, it would have been easier to stand the comments from all the girls here. Since I was a child I never liked to brush daily my hair, just wash it, let it dry and brush it when it's necessary. In fact, my hair got a lot of split ends when I brushed it constantly.
I liked this video very much.
Justine, you are awesome! I so appreciate the amazing information you dispense in every single one of your videos! Thank you so much!! 😍❤
These tips are pretty similar to my beauty philosophy and rituals, except for beauty secrets. I'll tell anyone who asks. : )
I have a request for a future video. I would like to hear your tips on looking good with grey hair. I am 50 years old and I don't have very much grey hair for my age but it's starting to be visible. I want to avoid dying it, if I can make it work for myself. I keep wondering if I have the right skin tone or undertone and wardrobe to make my grey hair look chic and not like I've given up. I would love to be one of those women with striking, natural, snow-white hair but my hairdresser has told me that that will never be me because I didn't start to go grey when I was young.
Thanks!
Determine your skin and grey-hair tone. If you're warm-toned in the skin, you probably have a warm-toned wardrobe, so a 'smokey' salt-and-pepper grey will work; similarly, if you're cool toned, a true silver will be very flattering. And these are the norms. It's only when you have opposites in these that grey hair doesn't really work (but don't forget the power of a toning rinse!).
As for your hairdresser, he or she wants your business for life so I wouldn't necessarily take what they say as gospel! ;)
There is a very good chance your natural grey colour will suit you perfectly (it is after all your virgin hair!) -- the key will be in looking after it's condition and style. Grey hair can look fantastic when it's _well_ cut and cared for ... or it can look bloody awful when not.
gray hair can go away with the right food
i love france and french culture i have the image of very chic an classy women in my head. minimalists with a story behind it. Please move forward with these series including topics about the education in france, traditional customs and some vlogs when you go there again :)) thank you!
I'm watching your videos and I just realised i've been french for my whole life