French girls are easy to want to emulate. Effortless, fresh, and chic, their makeup is glowy yet natural. French girls are known for their bold red lipstick or lips that seem naturally flushed and blotted with no sign of any lip product. As spring makes its way back into the air, light, fresh colors will naturally be reached for. From a perfectly blurred red to an “is-she-even-wearing-anything?” pink, L'OFFICIEL has put together the ultimate necessities for recreating lusciously kissable French lips.
The Benetint Lip and Cheek stain has probably been on your TikTok. This classic stain that comes in four shades is perfect for recreating an effortless lip. You can simply tap on a few drops, press into your lips, and have beautiful, naturally flushed lips.
Benefit Cosmetics Liquid Lip Blush & Cheek Tint, $33, Sephora
It’s impossible to write about French girl lips without naming Westman Atelier. This brand, started by makeup artist Gucci Westman, only has effortless products. Wearable yet chic, its lip products are no different. Their liquid, hydrating lip balm is matte and easily blendable so you can achieve that sophisticated, fresh pout.
Westman Atelier Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Hydrating Lip Balm, $38, Sephora
Saie's Blurring Lipstick contains hyaluronic acid to achieve perfect French girl lips. The blurring formula melts into the skin so everyone will wonder if those really are your natural lips. The full-coverage formula does not cause any drying or creasing which leaves your pout effortlessly color-infused.
Saie Lip Blur Soft-Matte Hydrating Lipstick with Hyaluronic Acid, $24, Sephora
This hydrating lip balm from Ilia is the easiest way to liven up any make-up look. Whether you need something to quench chapped lips or want to enhance your lips' natural color, Ilia's Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm is a great way to add soft color and nourishment.
Ilia Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm, $28, Sephora
Luxurious and moisturizing, the Rouge G Lipstick from Guerlain comes in many different shades and finishes to enhance anyone's natural lip color. The French beauty house knows how to do French Girl lips right with this fresh, natural formula. Plus, the refillable packaging is chic and environmentally friendly.
Guerlain Rouge G Refillable Lipstick, $36, Sephora
Though this lipstick crayon from Laura Mercier has a matte finish, the ultra-soft formula keeps lips hydrated for 12 hours. An easy lip product to throw in your purse, the Petal Soft Lipstick Crayon gives a perfectly blotted, just-kissed moment to any French Girl makeup look.
Laura Mercier Petal Soft Lipstick Crayon, $32, Sephora
Chanel's version of a lip balm is the absolute French girl essential. It girls like Lily-Rose Depp love the sheer but buildable formula of the Les Beiges Healthy Glow Balm. Ingredients like Moringa Butter ensure long-lasting hydration and a fresh pout.
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Balm, $36, Chanel
Glossier's original beloved Lipstick, Generation G, is a cult classic. However, the Ultralip is a nourishing, creamy formula that the brand promises is the only product you'll need. The natural sheens of the nine available shades enhance natural lip color while still delivering a gorgeous glow.
Glossier Ultralip, $18, Glossier
Lip oils have been one of the biggest beauty products recently. Merit's take on this classic embodies French girl necessities with its hydrating, long-wear formula. Simply swipe the product onto your lips for a sheer, effortless look that lasts all day long.
Merit Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil, $24, Sephora
With more coverage than a lip oil, the Hourglass Lip Cream delivers a matte finish while still nourishing lips with Vitamin E. Coming in six natural shades, this lip mousse provides a velvet texture for a blotted, natural finish.
Hourglass Velvet Story Lip Cream, $36, Sephora
