A lesson in French beauty at the CHANEL Cruise Show

When it comes to effortless beauty, Parisians just get it right. They seriously have a knack for nailing a minimalist approach, while still (somehow) making it look edgy and elegant. And the recent CHANEL Cruise Show in Paris was all the proof you need.

The 2018/2019 show absolutely oozed true French chic – and natural-looking hair and flawless bare skin won out once again. For good reason.

From cute berets (we’re adding this accessory to our wish list immediately) to straight and shiny, can’t-be-bothered-but-still-looks-super-expensive hair, the show was the epitome of refined and sophisticated beauty. And it made us want to take a leaf out of the French’s beauty book immediately.

Undoubtedly, the striking graphic eye look stole the spotlight. The models (including Bella and Gigi Hadid) had their eyes lined with a dramatic and seriously intense eyeliner that accentuated their eyes for a bold touch to an otherwise pared-back look.

However, the eye makeup *somehow* didn’t look grungy or sultry, but rather cool and refined. We’re putting the success of this demure look down to the combination of clean, dewy skin and a minimalist approach to the rest of the makeup. And yes, take all the notes – you should definitely consider doing the same.

As far as sets go, Karl Lagerfield totally just won. While he’s notorious for his monumental set-ups, there was an *actual* ocean linerstationed in the middle of the fashion show and we can’t deal.

Guests included our very own Margot Robbie and Phoebe Tonkin along with CHANEL regulars Kristen Stewart and Lily-Rose Depp.

Are you feeling this pared-back French vibe? Then you need to know these Parisian beauty rules.

What do you think of this French chic trend? Will you give it a go? Let us know in the comments section below.

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