{"id":2409,"date":"2021-03-15T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/?p=2409"},"modified":"2025-01-19T19:15:19","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T00:15:19","slug":"makeup-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/makeup-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"19 Best French Makeup Brands to Shop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Living in France for a couple of years now, I have started buying all my makeup here. There are certain French makeup brands that I’ve come to rely on. France is a country that is known for its phenomenal beauty products, but I have to say that the makeup here is truly one of the best in the world! I’ve already covered the best French beauty brands<\/a>, but today I want to focus on makeup specifically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Like most girls, I grew up dreaming of all of the different beauty products I could buy at Sephora. To me, Sephora was like a candy shop! I would roam the aisles in my Connecticut mall and marvel at all the wild colors. All of the little French lipsticks<\/a> were a different hue, like the sweetest candy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, it wasn’t until I was much older that I learned that Sephora was one of the largest makeup brands in the world. Many of the makeup brands that I feature in this article are available to shop at Sephora. I’ll also be sure to include some of the smaller independent makeup brands that I’ve discovered while living here in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From luxury makeup to sustainable products, to clean beauty, there’s a French makeup company for everyone. Here is my guide to the best French makeup brands!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luxury French Makeup Brands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These French luxury makeup brands offer the highest quality French beauty products<\/a> that France has to offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lanc\u00f4me<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I think I was about five years old when I accidentally smashed one of my Mom’s Lanc\u00f4me lipsticks. I twisted the container to see the pretty red lipstick inside and then I put the cover back on without closing it. Needless to say, my Mom wasn’t happy but I, on the other hand, was thrilled to discover this classic French makeup brand in my Mom’s makeup drawer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\r\nLanc\u00f4me Lash Id\u00f4le Lash-Lifting & Volumizing Mascara - Black Mascara for Instant Volume, Length & Lift - Smudge Proof & Up To 24H Wear - Black<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n Available for Amazon Prime<\/title><\/svg><\/span> $30.00 ($111.11 \/ Fl Oz)<\/span><\/span> <\/span> (as of January 26, 2025 22:40 GMT -05:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date\/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.<\/span><\/span><\/a>)<\/span>\r\n
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Lanc\u00f4me is one of the oldest French makeup brands on this list. It was created in the mid-1930s by Frenchman Armand Petitjean. Over the years they’ve expanded their product line to include makeup products, skincare, and best-selling fragrances. Lanc\u00f4me is the winner of two Nobel prizes, operates five research labs, and holds 624 patents! Try the cult classic Hypn\u00f4se mascara<\/a> or the best-selling anti-aging serum, Advanced G\u00e9nifique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chanel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gabrielle Chanel entered the world of beauty in 1924. She began by launching a highly pigmented line of lipsticks. Chanel herself was a fan of a bright red crimson lip color and so she decided to create her own shade. Even the packaging was very Chanel \u2013 the ivory tubes were innovative at the time and featured a sliding element. The lipstick tubes were redesigned in the 1950s into a rectangular shape, a reference to her famous No. 5 perfume bottle design. The creamy velvet Chanel Rouge Allure<\/a> is my go-to red lipstick for everyday use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\r\nChanel Powder Blush - No. 55 In Love 4g\/0.14oz<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n Available for Amazon Prime<\/title><\/svg><\/span> $76.70 ($547.86 \/ Ounce)<\/s><\/span> $65.00 ($464.29 \/ Ounce)<\/span><\/span> <\/span> (as of January 26, 2025 03:27 GMT -05:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date\/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.<\/span><\/span><\/a>)<\/span>\r\n
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Dior<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Christian Dior Cosmetics was born in 1969 with the first line of makeup called \u201cColor Explosion.\u201d In the 2000s, Dior Addict lipsticks became emblematic of the new millennium look. Today, numerous cult Dior makeup products exist and the brand shows no signs of slowing down! Try the French girl’s favorite Diorshow mascara<\/a> for bold lashes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\r\nHydrating Lip Glow Oil, Lip Oil Gloss Transparent Toot Tinted Nourishing Long Lasting Repairing Lightening Lip Lines (RASPBERRY) 0.2 OZ<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n Available for Amazon Prime<\/title><\/svg><\/span> $6.98 ($34.90 \/ Ounce)<\/span><\/span> <\/span> (as of January 26, 2025 03:27 GMT -05:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date\/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.<\/span><\/span><\/a>)<\/span>\r\n
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Guerlain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Guerlain is a storied French fragrance house that launched into makeup as early as the 19th century. In 1840, Guerlain began producing some of the world’s first lipsticks. Guerlain is known for its royal anti-aging bee oil<\/a> and its terracotta bronzing powder<\/a> for the face, among many other successful beauty products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\r\nTerracotta Light The Sun Kissed Healthy Glow Powder - 01 Light Warm by Guerlain for Women - 0.3 oz Powder<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n Available for Amazon Prime<\/title><\/svg><\/span> $48.24 ($160.80 \/ Ounce)<\/span><\/span> <\/span> (as of January 26, 2025 03:27 GMT -05:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date\/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.<\/span><\/span><\/a>)<\/span>\r\n
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Clarins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 1991, keen on the needs of their clients, luxury skincare brand Clarins launched an anti-pollution cosmetics line. After developing numerous skincare products successfully for decades, their makeup collection revealed the natural beauty of every woman. Try the Clarins lip comfort oil<\/a> for everyday lip shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\r\nClarins Natural Lip Perfector | Award-Winning | Sheer Finish Lip Plumping Gloss | Instant 3D Shine | Nourishing, Hydrating, Softening | Contains Natural Plant Extracts With Skincare Benefits<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n Available for Amazon Prime<\/title><\/svg><\/span> $30.00<\/span><\/span> <\/span> (as of January 26, 2025 03:27 GMT -05:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date\/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.<\/span><\/span><\/a>)<\/span>\r\n
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YSL Beauty<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can’t talk about French makeup without mentioning the 1992 cult-favorite YSL Touche Eclat<\/a> brightening concealer pen, also called Radiant Touch! One is sold every 10 seconds. The YSL Beauty brand is known for its groundbreaking products and daring innovative moves. In 1978, it burst onto the makeup scene with 70s style gold packaging and brightly colored hues on all of the product lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\r\nYves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Mascara 01 Noir<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n $34.00 ($125.93 \/ Fl Oz)<\/span><\/span> <\/span> (as of January 26, 2025 03:27 GMT -05:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date\/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.<\/span><\/span><\/a>)<\/span>\r\n

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“I wanted a face for the woman I dress,” Saint Laurent explained when discussing the idea to launch a cosmetics line attached to a fashion house \u2013 revolutionary at the time. In 1979, YSL Beauty debuted Rouge Pur Lipstick No. 19<\/a>, a bright fuchsia lipstick with blue tones that remains a best-seller today. It’s immediately clear why this color came to define the 1980s!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Givenchy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 1989, French fashion house Givenchy began a foray into the beauty realm. Le Prisme Visage was created as a four-in-one powder for the face which offered women the ability to sculpt their face. Nicolas Degennes took the brand even further in the 2000s. Today, the Givenchy Prisme Libre loose powder<\/a> is a French makeup artist’s favorite for mattifying the skin and evening out the complexion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\r\nPrisme Libre Skin-Caring Glow Foundation - 2-N120 by Givenchy for Women - 1 oz Foundation<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n Available for Amazon Prime<\/title><\/svg><\/span> $57.99<\/span><\/span> <\/span> (as of January 26, 2025 03:27 GMT -05:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date\/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.<\/span><\/span><\/a>)<\/span>\r\n
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