On my 13th birthday, my French Grandmother took me into the city and to a French beauty counter. She bought me my first cleanser, toner, and moisturizer. At 16, she started paying for my six weekly visit to the beautician for a facial. Her mantra was "gorgeous skin shines beauty". It has paid off in that I have constantly been complimented on my "beautiful skin" and truthfully I have never had to wear much makeup. On that subject, she advised me mascara and lipstick only ..... You should never leave a pillowcase full of your makeup after a night of passion! She put me into French lingerie at 16 .... Everything should match ..... Buy a bra? Then buy two knickers to match. Hand wash your undies. Perfume? Expensive and layer. Make it your signature ..... And yes, you can leave a spray of that on his pillow 😉 She was very elegant and I am so grateful for her advice. I still prefer matching shoes and bag! Her other big issue was weight. Keep it low. She was incredibly precise on eating. She would make me consomme (bone broth) and insist that I had a small cup before eating my main meal .... Nutritious and filling! Great piece ..... Very much enjoyed!
What a refreshing video for women of my age dear Alice ! Thank you I agree Be natural but elegant and classy I use Typology French skincare Yes no need to pay 300€ a luxury cream As a French woman I spend more money in skincare than in makeup but I love a beautiful red lipstick 💄
Not every French women above 50 looks like Inès de la Fressange or Sophie Marceau. They can also be full bodied and/or on the heavier side. What set them apart IMO is their acceptance that everyone age and it's always best to make the best with what you have. They also know that indulgence is good for the soul when it's done once in a while, not everyday. Living in Europe also means you get to be more active because you need to walk more so that takes care of the daily exercise . Para-pharmacy products are of top quality and priced democratically. They dress neatly with functionality in mind and prefer to have une bonne mine than a face full of makeup. These common sense practices come across as chic and put together because they feel effortless yet disciplined.
I'm french, I agree that they put less make up or no make up and in many cases put a bit more effort into their skin care. But these examples in the video are celebrities who still have treatments/ surgeries. As far as weight, not everyone is slim in my country or well dressed. One thing i would say is they are more overall into simplicity in comparison to the UK which is more bold and extravagant in terms of style and make up. In some cases they also have a healthier lifestyle if they can stay away fron the sun and cigarettes 😂. I like the simplicity of the french, but i also like a bit of boldness and extravagance at times, it' s fun.
I'm in rural west France and can tell you that I've seen plenty of obese women over 50 ....and under. Also they are not all running around in chic outfits looking like they've just stepped out of the esthéticienne.
I agree …having been to France multiple times I have been shocked by the number of woman I have seen that do NOT fit the French stereotype of always in style , chic , not overweight …
I agree. It would appear that the French aesthetic some aspire to, is really a "Parisian Chic" celebrated by a few. I also agree that most European women take more care of their skin and dressing well in public.
They look waaaayyy older than other Europeans. Especially ln the body. Their faces sag and wrinkle starting at 27, 28. Because they drink and smoke a lot and don't eat in order to stay thin. It's scary to see French women in their underwear. Skeletons with flabby skin. Sophie Marceau is part Italian, fyi.
I'm 50. My 'secret' is good posture, no foundation, little to no makeup, sunscreen. Good duet, exercise, abd acknowledging that im 5p and want to look like a nuce looking 50 year old, not a 40 or 30 year old. End of story. I will never cut my face either. Unless i get mauled by something and will need reconstructive plasric surgery.
@@nancygee3137 Absolutely. Mid to late 60s; early 70s, look at yourself on your cell phone reverse camera. You could get a big shock. The hands and neck show aging first. In 70s, it is cellulite, belly and back fat, and crepey skin. In the 80s it is looking really old.
Absolutely. However, years after menopause, even skinny women who regularly exercise can get stubborn belly and back fat, spider veins, cellulite, and crepey skin. The hands and neck show aging first. Women in their late 60s and 70s get the shock of their lives when they see themselves in the reverse camera of their cell phones. Embracing inevitable aging and keeping a positive attitude is helpful. Too many older women are angry, bitter, and deeply depressed, as if they have given up on life and living. Never give up. Keep going as long as possible.
I’m thrilled to be a healthy 64-year old woman and don’t mind looking like one. It’s natural, easy (except for the hot flashes) and it has its advantages, no periods or pregnancy worries, no stress, no having to shave legs, etc. I very nearly died of an infectious disease at age 46, so every day of life is a precious gift! What’s a few inches on the waist or some wrinkles? They’re just not important, only health, family and self-fulfillment are. We Americans do have a youth-worshipping culture, sadly, perpetuated by women who can’t accept their aging, as well as men who expect all women to look like 18-year olds forever. Retirement years are a wonderful period of life, enjoy it. It helps not to put all one’s eggs in the looks basket. If that’s all a woman values about herself there won’t be anything left when that goes, as it will, eventually.
I agree wholehearted with your comment…it is real and wise. But what American women are experiencing so aggressively for a long time is partly coming from the beauty industry, which is now spreading to the rest of the world. I believe this pressure has existed forever, but it has been exacerbated to a point of no return. Just recently I saw a latin woman who went to South Korea for a facelift and come back as a caricature of a manga, (100% another person)
There is something so comforting about growing older to me. My kids are grown, and now that I’m 65 I have a love for myself that I couldn’t appreciate until I got to my 50’s. I have great genetics from my Spanish father & Mexican mother. My grandfather was French as well. I don’t look 65. But I don’t drink, smoke, eat lots of fresh food and grew up with parents that shopped for fresh produce and healthy meals. I weigh 120 lbs and love my life & welcome age. I do what I want go have dinner & to cafes with my daughter. And yes. Dress well. My mother & my mother dressed elegantly. Love your age & your body.
Not shaving legs??? What?? And don’t speak for “we Americans” have a youth worshipping culture. I’m an American and.I assure you we don’t worship youth or wish to be youthful more than people in any other country, I have lived all over the world and I can point to countries that are far more invested in looking youthful than Americans. If you are into this than you may refer to yourself only. 🇺🇸
GOOD EVENING BELOVED 😊 JAMAICA 🇯🇲 IS HAVING THIS YOUNG label that attached to women only 😊even the older men look at us like there's no place for us 😊it's the younger men who accept us and complement us mostly 😅
I am a 70 year old Australian woman. I visited Paris for my 50th, birthday and have never had so much attention from men in my life. I initially thought it was because I was blonde, and then I thought it was my easy going Aussie attitude. Aussie singer, Kyle Minogue was popular in France at that time. Don't get me wrong, Ive always been considered attractive, but the french men put me on another level. Now I am 70, I regularly get told how youthful I look. I put it down to genetics, staying out of sun, even though I am Aussie, and also being vegetarian for 25 years.
Vegan diets beautify the skin and the figure. I am American in my early 70s and still get attention from handsome men. I am flattered. LOL. French and Italian and some other foreign men are great. American men tend to go for 20 and early 30 somethings; and mostly prefer women under 40 for long term relationships.
i have heard many say that Aussie women are the most beautiful they have ever seen in real life-- you just may not have noticed how good-looking you are because you were surrounded by other great-looking women✨just sayin' good on you, mate!😊
I wouldn't say Madonna represents the entire lot of women outside France haha I srsly believe that I have tried almost everything to look younger + delay aging as much as possible, anything from face exercises, vitamin C serum, Fraxel, collagen supplements and of course Retin A (7 years straight), home devices and what not. However, nothing made any real difference compared to the high-quality derma pen I purchased for around 100 bucks. Within 3 months of use, my skin has improved DRAMATICALLY. I don't look like I'm 18 again, but definitely not 44 either. My fine lines have disappeared completely, and my nasolabial folds are way less are nonexist (Never had jowls though). People often underestimate the power of wounding and the revolutionary effects it can have on the skin and instead spending thousands on useless treatments like Botox/fillers which can look unnatural over time due to muscle loss, or fillers due to tissue displacement.
Shhhh...don't tell everyone! (Joking) Ive been microneedling for almost 10 years - most guess I'm @ 15 YEARS younger than my birth certificate says. I DO it myself at home, quote aggressively in places, and lightly in others,,maybe 1x month. I am 63
+1 for kora. I've been doing microneedling since it started 12 or so years ago. Nobody believe I am 55. They all say I am in my 30's or early 40's. As you know, as we get old, our skin gets thinner therefore creating wrinkles. But the wounding kept my skin still thick and youthful. Your comment will help so many women to restore their skin..
Wonderful advice. French women don't pretend to look younger but naturally beautiful and effortlessly chic regardless their age. They don't follow trends but stick to what's flattering on them with self-confidence. Merci beaucoup pour votre conseil comme toujours, Alice. Vous êtes très formidable ❤
Of French women gracefully embrace their ages! I think part of it is also that French men don’t typically think a woman becomes less desirable with age.
OMG. I have never come across those men . One really cannot generalize about men who find older women as attractive. as young women Only the French president who obviously isn’t concerned about age and married his wife regardless of her age . It’s unfortunate, but often men leave their wives for someone much younger meaning that your analysis doesn’t seem realistic. . Sorry I say this with respect 😢
I was holidaying in Italy Venice I found the women from the continent not only the most elegant but how they walk talk sit etiquette was beautiful to watch
On gray hair, what actually inspired me to stop dying my hair dark was a fabulous older woman stepping out of her hairdresser’s in the 9th arr. with perfectly coiffed platinum hair! I thought, if she looks that fantastic then I can do this. I still dye my hair from time to time but I choose the lightest ash blond now, not a dark chocolate. I maintain my silver with a purple shampoo and conditioner one a week and I’m never going back to dark hair!
My grandmother is french, from Normandy, and she ALWAYS pushed minimal makeup, good french skincare and never ever going to bed with any makeup. She looks fantastic, so does my mother. Beautifully informative video ❤❤❤ thank you for creating and sharing
I definitely have emulated the French look most of my life. Currently my make up routine is minimal…. no foundation, no eye make up, no big hair. After applying moisturizer, and lightly filling in my sparse eyebrows, I apply a bit of powder bronzer on my cheekbones, and maybe forehead and chin, put on some lipstick and voilà! Oh, and my mid length hair is always clean and bouncy.
They look younger because they keep their youthful figure , they dress according to their age and which is classic. The best asset any woman can attain is a good straight posture. Straight shoulders will make any thing you wear look it’s best. And it’s free. The most costly beauty secret is beautiful white teeth. They don’t have to be perfectly straight just as white as possible.
First of all, American celebrity culture is not representative of normal people. The Kardashians et al. does NOT reflect most American women. Secondly, the U.S. is a huge country with people who have descended from extremely diverse backgrounds, so all of us look entirely different. Furthermore, there are major regional differences when it comes to fashion and beauty approaches. Women in New York, LA, Dallas, Miami, etc. have very different looks. Also, there are huge differences between urban, suburban and rural looks outside of heavily populated areas, too. Furthermore, the kinds of food we cook often reflect our vast ethnic diversity. There is no one type of American anything.
I really think that this type of french woman is not representative of France either…they really believe in this stereotype. The majority of them do not look like this. There are a lot of creative women as well, so is refreshing to see that…
I have mixed feelings. Although Americans r indeed diverse, I do think there’s a high level of discomfort in ageing amongst American women that is not so prevalent in other countries.
Thank you. I left a similar comment. I did not appreciate an American leaving a derogatory and profoundly inaccurate comment about American women “worshipping youth,” She also stated she doesn’t have to shave “because she’s over 50” and is all about retirement. I will continue to shave my legs and I do not see “retirement “ as anything I want to participate in. This is fine for anyone who wishes to do that, but don’t include me in your lifestyle, that’s all. 🇺🇸
@@pomelotree2 true. Am in France now and the women are ordinary. The beauties here are all arab women with the large eyes, clear perfect skin, massive falls of silky hair and full lips. Most of this french stuff is a myth. They're nothing compared to the women of Scandinavia. And as for aging, nothing compared to the women of asia. As for style, they're stylish for europeans, but not necessarily so compared to other cultures.
Genuine Self love, Being healthy and taking care of yourself equals beauty . When I feel good I look good and vice versa. At 71 I have to accept that I am no longer young. However I still am vibrant with my own style. It’s a conscious choice.
Great video, Alice. We overdue everything in the US, that's the problem. The Kardashians should not be anyone's role model!! I'd like to look good for my age, not look 20 years younger, specially when everyone in your immediate circle already knows how old you are!! Believe me, and this is something the younger generation does not get till they are that age themselves; life gets better after 50, no doubt.
The engorged lip look is so nasty. It's becoming more common in the US. Looking forward to moving to Europe next month and hopefully seeing more natural looking people.
I can't explain it, there's something cool, mysterious, and intimidating about French women. Most of the French women I met were oozing with confidence and sexuality regardless of age.
Great advice and guidelines to self-confidence, beauty minimalism and STYLE! My mother was French and her skin was always flawless - a simple, but diligent daily skincare routine. She used Dove soap and a warm washcloth to wash her face morning and night followed by Nivea skin cream. Her makeup consisted of black eyeliner, mascara, lipstick and a little blush. She also recommended good sleep and said you get your best sleep before midnight. She was ALWAYS dressed beautifully even going to the grocery store - the epitome of French class and beauty in every way. Une belle femme au quotidien de sa vie !
I don't think french women look younger. But they keep physical fitting and make them look younger. They, mostly, have long legs and make them look pretty and elegant.
I love this! I love natural beauty, I think it is always best and also wearing less makeup, keeping hair nice, dressing flattering, taking care of skin, using sunscreen and eating healthy. I am 53 and never had fillers or Botox and people always compliment my skin. If you do use fillers, less is more. Too much filler ages people. I like my face to move. I agree on everything you said in this video!
The advice in this video is a similar approach to what all my friends (ages 50s-70s) and I follow here in les États Unis - healthy diet, plenty of water, exercise, high quality products, less is more, age with acceptance and confidence. I spent quite a bit of time in France last year and didn't notice a higher percentage of women looking particularly youthful or sleek and there were just as many frumpy ones as I see anywhere. I saw just as many women there wearing clothing that was age inappropriate or very unflattering as I do here, the only difference being they were doing so with confidence because they're French, haha. This reminds me of the whole French women don't get fat myth that went around in the 90s. There are beautiful, healthy, chic women everywhere and I applaud them all!
No it isn t, you phrase it well.. it seems a contradiction. I don t mind my age but i went grey around 20. That would have already aged me then already. It s taking care or yourself not desperatly looking young. And if you grey then take care of your grey
Hey, I can't speak for her but in the same way French woman use minimally for enhancement, I think thatcoloring your hair remains in that minimalist approach. Tasteful and not overdone.
In my opinion the point here is about the public image that French celebrities choose to give . They seem very natural even if there is a big work on that (body, skin, hair care). On the other hand there is a way coming from other part of the world that pushes women to use heavy make up, counturing, big lips, etc . This heavy treatments are used even by young girls in their 20s and dont benefit femininity. So the French style of stars is more charming because of their choice, apart from genes .
It is hard to determine what the right combination of techniques or practices is for any particular individual. In my opinion, avoiding an animal-heavy diet, hydrating, exercising, using water and not soap on our skin, keeping our weight down are the keys to aging well. Dressing well is a help. As for Botox, I think that is a huge gamble, given the absence of longitudinal valid studies on its side effects when injected into the skin (especially so close to the brain, eyes, etc.) and I will not do it. Clean, healthy, slim, happy -- it all helps.
Liz!!!!you are my twin sister!!!❤❤❤ I agree with you wholeheartedly!!!I i' m a 52 year old vegan woman who' s been told million times looking at least 10 years younger....I Hope I 'll never do botox and cie....as for me,I must thank my Polish Italian genes,,Iwas born in France and have been living in Rome for over 27 years now....honestly speaking I' m not that French,I smile a lor,,try not to complain and have a playful attitude about Life(yes Joie de vivre!!!☺️💖)alcohol and smoking have never been appealing to me either....I find a lot of French women quite secretive and not very smilie...but Hey to each their own☺️☺️☺️For sure,regardless of our problems,la vie est belle!!!!! ❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉
@@ValeriePilia You are fortunate to live in Europe where lifestyles are healthier in general than in the USA. I should have mentioned avoiding alcohol and pharmaceuticals too, thanks for reminding me. I envy you living in Rome!
@@britneyt9253 I use a Japanese fiber sponge with water to very gently exfoliate. I think most topical treatments in serums are overpriced and underperforming, and can cause adverse reactions. Petroleum jelly works just as well for a fraction of the cost and is gentle on delicate skin. I do use the Omnilux infrared mask twice a week (have done for 18 months and it is great, effective, gentle).
I am glad I am Asian so as I age it is fine to look more like grandma hahaha. Asians, on average, tend to see aging as being more wise and experienced (even though many are not so wise hehehe). Now that I am nearing 60, I am not afraid to look like a grandma because younger people in my country are more helpful because I am old. Of course, the stylish old ladies are admired by people all around them here but if one looks like a dowdy grandma, it is also fine.
Yes, all this advice about chic and stylishness as we age - it's very nice, and reminders not to let oneself go are always useful, but I agree "it is fine to look like grandma." I remember my grandmothers - always nicely dressed - soft, cotton dresses with shawl collars and maybe a brooch - they exuded gentleness, had a maternal softness. The last thing they were was about show, whether seemingly effortless or not - enough that they were sweet-smelling, well-kept and carefully neat. Obsessions with the right flare-legged jeans, the right cardigan, the right shoe and the edgy haircuts would have been unthinkable. For them, indispensable to Secret #9 (slowing down) would have been taking a walk with their beloved grandchildren who were not the least judgmental about a few extra pounds, facial lines or gray hair.
My late French mother wore little makeup-just some foundation and pink lipstick. Always lipstick. She never wore any kind of eye makeup. Her hair was always colored brown until she became ill then she stopped but her hair was always in a stylish short cut. I saw her on a random winter day and she was home alone but had on a sweater, a chic scarf, styled hair and of course, pink lipstick!
Really interesting, thank you. Though foundation may make you look older as it can enhance wrinkles, it doesn’t cause you to look older as there's a barrier from the sun so there's some protection? Are French women over 50 smoking less as everytime I've been in Paris it still seems so popular? Spending so much effort on taking care of your skin and then smoke just seems wrong?
I'm an American and aging quite nicely. I avoid the sun since my early 20's, exfoliate and do facial exercises. I am regularly mistaken for being a decade younger than I am. I do at home peels for UV damage to even out my skin tone. Very easy and INEXPENSIVE !!
@@nancygee3137 Genes aren't so important. They are influenced by our lifestyles (check epigenetics). It is rather that we take the lifestyles of our mums and grandmas...
@@ingathomas6653 No, it’s genetics. - You can ruin good genes with a bad or no care of course, but otherwise you are at mercy of what nature has given you. - It’s good to keep a good figure an eat healthy and accept the years coming, however difficult it might be :-)
I find French women, especially Parisian women to be much more appearance conscious than say American, British, German, Dutch, and Scandinavian women. They like to give off this image of looking natural, effortless, practical yet elegant and chic for that classic and timeless look, but I find them often very contradictory and judgmental. They tend to be very appearance focused like Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese, and Lebanese women. Who cares if you are a bit chubby, love excessive makeup, big hair, bold colors, etc. Do whatever makes you happy. What really shines through your style is your personality and energy you give off. Look at Dolly Parton, for example. A wrecked mess visually, but such a charming and darling woman, that who can't help fall in love with that effervescent energy.
I remember well over a decade ago, Dolly Parton commenting that it takes time and money for her to look "So Cheap". She has a great sense of humor, a kind heart, is a great humanitarian, and has a great attitude which gets one far in life. Greetings from Los Angeles
Yes, the effortless Parisienne look takes a lot of effort. And if french women don't use foundation then why do all the French brands of makeup sell that ? And unless one is a baby, what's natural about bright red lips? And they all eat steak frites every afternoon. Lol.
My grandmothers and mother started me on skincare by 15 to take good care of my skin. My daughters do the same and though we have good genes it also is good to start a routine young and keep your skin good and WATER, WATER, WATER.
Thank you! Yay! I have fine hair with a slight wave. For years, I hated it because it would not hold an American style. My hair does messy naturally without product-I can do that and feel comfortable about it. 🙏
When I got my first pimple, my mother had me at the dermatologist. He recommended that I use Cetaphil Cleanser every evening after removing any make up (I was only allowed mascara and tinted lip gloss at 14), no toner ever, just good rinsing with lukewarm water and a water based moisturizer day and night, and in the morning a few splashes of lukewarm water and a very light rub of a soft face cloth, always pat ALL skin dry, apply sunscreen allow to absorb for about 5 minutes then moisturizer and then make up. He also cautioned me about diet: lots of water, no soda or sugary drinks, quality meat and broths, lots of fresh fruit and veggies and no fried or greasy food and if I am tempted then no more than once a week and most importantly to exercise daily as in weights and walking. That was 48 years ago, I have great skin (thanks DNA) with fine eye wrinkles, slight jowls, and some marionette lines at 62 but I am absolutely ok with all that because it shows I have lived my life. Yes, I wear some make up, a little cream foundation I put from my nose and feather out to cover natural redness there and even out my skin tone, fill in my brows, a bit of peach eye shadow on my lids and mascara after I curl them and a tinted lip balm, that’s it. No rubbing my skin as I cleanse it, not hot showers just warm or body temperature (I dislike saunas and hot tubs) and I get a facial every 6 weeks. I am American and the majority of women do not attempt to look or follow the Madonna’s or Kardashian’s caricature surgeries or injections or make up, it’s simply not realistic to every day life and I feel so sorry for those young to old women who do follow them.
Bonjour! I enjoy hearing about the lifestyle of French woman. Would you please recommend some of the skincare products you use and add links to purchase? Merci
I am not really sure how many American woman you know or where they are from, but the American stereotypes you mentioned (such as prioritizing makeup over skin care) do not describe anyone I know. Most of my friends, neighbors and colleagues seem to actually live by your French women characterization (as do many of my South and Central American and European friends). Granted, I do not know any influencers.
Healthy skin, healthy and shiny hair, healthy and fit body- and a sense of style that flatters your body and personality go a longer way toward looking and feeling beautiful than any trend or product. And for great skin and hair, you need look no further than your kitchen. It doesn't have to cost you a mint to take care of yourself. Optimize what you have and get comfortable in your own skin. Nothing else matters. And the people that are meant for you will find you beautiful exactly as you are.
One secret to not looking old: make peace with the fact that we all age and grow old. Wrinkles etc. are part of our faces. Plastic surgery is not - unless you wish to look like a creepy zombie from outer space.
My mum is 69 and has never had abything done....she gas ever been super elegant, super tasteful in ger style, watched her nutrition and practiced sports. She has no wrinkles at all...but first if all, she is highly intelligent, super educatedhas a positive mindset and loads of humour....all aspects match my father as well...aging does not mean ugly -it is your taste
Thanks! I'm in the USA and watch vid's similar to this all the time by other UA-camrs (i.e., "how not to look old over 50") and this was the first in a LONG time with information that was original and new! MUCH APPRECIATED! I am definitely SUBSCRIBED! :D
Come on. I live in France and I see wrinkles on women after the age of 30. Think and look again Madame. Confidence and always feeling young to hiding age is the only truth.
@Amatory_Muse Still I don't think the women of Middle America are exactly known for aging gracefully the way French women are! So it does seem strange that French women are able to smoke so much and still age so well
@@MMLZombie I don’t think either culture is “known for aging gracefully” tbh. French people are often thought of as stylish and artistic, but aging gracefully? Nah. Just because someone made a UA-cam video doesn’t mean it’s a real thing. A lot of the stereotypes about Europe and America are BS, but this isn’t even a stereotype. It’s just someone’s very specific opinion.
50 it's still young, healthy woman. I don't know why women have obsession looking younger, especially when they still young, but for sure media play big role in this. For me great it's not be in 50 and looks 10 years younger but be in 70, 90 and looks 30 years younger, and have the same ability like 30 years before. Like Ernie Hudson or William Shatner. I still can't believe how they look like, looks like scam. But this is really great. Still have energy for go for shopping, for clean in home, be independent in old age, even go to the gym like Ernie or play in movie. I think it's much much much, milion percent more important than look like 40 in your 50.
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French women don't naturally look younger. But American women look younger than most european women of the same age. French women look slimmer over all, they are less voluptuous in general, at least until they are older. .Many times, they appear slimmer because of smoking. I got a Swedish bf and he loves plump women with curves, and a friend of mine from LA has quite wide hips and thick legs, and her German bf loves it, he says in Germany it's not so common for younger women to be curvaceous and full. Actually, how we feel is the most important thing. Accepting our shape and don't listen to bs about what's best, but living as we like. The French always love to think they are the best at everything. :) Je ne crois pas.
I love this video! This is very similar to how my Lithuanian grandmother and mother looked at ageing gracefully. They always admired French women as well. Please, may I ask where you got your green cosmetic counter case, or what it is called? I have been looking for one so similar, and yours is very beautiful. Thank you for your videos - so inspiring 💚
I agree that foundation is very aging and often sits into eye creases or looks too dry with setting powder. I didn’t wear any on my wedding day either. But the days before the wedding, I practiced different make up looks, my skin was very dry and irritated after trying foundations and I can’t imagine how aging it would be to wear it every day. I have french heritage and love a good lipstick to be the main thing on my face.
The natural selection made impact on the morphology and faces of French people. The French girls knew to chose beautiful partners for many generations. Selfconfidence is the most significant french feature it comes along with tastefull style, art of seduction. French have been enjoining the triumph of beauty for centuries.
I’m 54 snd get compliments daily on my skin-even my dermatologist tells me I have great skin -I play tennis and pickle ball, I get some sun -wear sunscreen, but never did as a kid! I get Botox 2x a year -I have taken care of my skin since I was a teenager-my grandmother had beautiful skin, some is genes-some is care
Hello. I liked your video 😊 I live in Denmark and I am not danish , But with your video I sow my self how my beauty and take care of my self like French women Most of women in Denmark have not any kind those stil like you say in your video, I enjoy your video. Thanks a lot❤😊
Eat keto, lots of fat and no or low carbs - your skin will look younger . Live in Mediterranean climate and stop working. Take some walks in the park and on the beach with your dog. Draw, listen to audiobooks , watch good films, grow basil in your balcony. Think creative ideas, write them down. Every day say: thank you, God! Smile to your thoughts and bew ideas. AND ENJOY !!! LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL! Preserve your inner cat and walk with your external dog. This is my advice , I am 52. And yes, French women have wisdom. Vive la France ❤
sounds perfect but I'm not sure if you are being ironic like when you say stop working and live in Mediterranean as if it is something we all can afford😢 for me it's just impossible, maybe if I fall madly in love with a sheikh that simply lives to make my dreams come true!
I truly want to say thank you so much for putting in so much work and effort in this video it has so much value. I love watching your videos and I’ve learned so much I live in the states and I’ve always wanted to travel abroad and actually for my other half retirement life live in a country where I could stay happy and preserved and I realize that I will be making those plans and I have advice from all these wonderful UA-cam channels and especially yours thank you so much.
My mom is an American lady pushing 70 and she still looks great, and I credit this to her healthy eating habits, daily exercise and…. her French ancestry of course lol!
I'm Italian and I certainly agree with this video. Also Italian women like myself follow a simple but healthy lifestyle. No processed or junk foods, and a very active lifestyle. Healthy people tend to look younger. Also I agree that in other country they have problem with aging and plastic surgery is more common and like you said it makes women look even worse. Natural remedies are the best in my opinion, and just embrace imperfections (if we can call them that way)
I don't think they necessarily look younger its just that they dont give a f&ck beacuse you'e still valuable and worthy in Europe when you're a bit older as opposed to America , Uk or Australia where you're sort of tossed aside
I’m 59 with very fair skin, so summertime as a kid was rough as I would get a sunburn and it hurt like hell! As I got older I avoided the sun as much as possible, this was before sunscreen. However, at 13 on a trip to Florida I got severely sunburned with blisters all over my face. My mother took me to a dermatologist and he told me about a new product called sunscreen and told me to use it every day even in winter. I swore I would and as a side note he told me it will avoid getting wrinkles as I got older. I am glad I listened to him!
same advice from my dermatologist in paris (harvard grad) she looks 20 yrs younger. She told me to only use sunsimed by avene on my face. I only buy this sunscreen and apply religiously every summer
I don't believe French women look younger, but they are better maintained, skin, hair nails, and moderate diet. They dress to suit their shape, avoid "trends", and favor quality over quantity while remaining current
This woman preaches that we should accept aging while boasting that people tell her that she looks 10 years younger. Also, going through such elaborate and time/money consuming skin care routine hardly sits well with 'accepting' aging😂
I think it’s as simple as French women are self possessed. Although that’s a lot less interesting as far as a video goes, and a LOT harder to teach. It’s not that other women from other countries can’t have the same aura but it’s not as rewarded in other countries. However, attractive women all around the world share this trait.
J’ai découvert que j’étais plus française qu’égyptienne quand je me suis coupée les cheveux à mon 40ans. Je déteste aussi le maquillage mais j’investis beaucoup dans les traitements du soin. Je reste active et j’adore la lenteur. 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Nah, Egyptian women are stunning. They have gorgeous clear skin and beautiful falls of hair, large eyes with long lashes . Very much more beautiful than French women at all ages. Really, in France the beauties are all Arabic women.
Stop pretending French women aka French actresses look naturally younger. Come on now! Stop the cap. They are truly elegant and classier than the average Western woman, but honey they are just better at hiding their surgical procedures. The average French woman is aging like everyone else, the French actresses however are just more subtle with botox and fillers.
It seems that all these French women you show here have beautiful thick hair, short or long, even over 50. What's their secret? I guess all that you talked about here. Great video.
Not all of us look young. Though a good trick is that we are physically active (we walk or bike everywhere), we eat well and according to our needs, we take care of our health, we don’t overwork ourselves and mostly we have good genetics. My mom is 65 and you’ll think she’s in her early 50s. My oldest sister is turning 45 and she looks 30. My other sister and I are 37 and 29 and we look 20. We have good genetics. We don’t smoke or drink alcohol even though it’s very common in France. Stress also has a lot to do with oxydation and aging.
I am not a French woman and I never wear foundation, very little or no makeup. I am almost 62 and I look much younger. The skin care is the key, and not wearing old age clothes. I was born in Europe, living in Canada now. Btw, I love your video, very informative.
On my 13th birthday, my French Grandmother took me into the city and to a French beauty counter. She bought me my first cleanser, toner, and moisturizer. At 16, she started paying for my six weekly visit to the beautician for a facial. Her mantra was "gorgeous skin shines beauty". It has paid off in that I have constantly been complimented on my "beautiful skin" and truthfully I have never had to wear much makeup. On that subject, she advised me mascara and lipstick only ..... You should never leave a pillowcase full of your makeup after a night of passion! She put me into French lingerie at 16 .... Everything should match ..... Buy a bra? Then buy two knickers to match. Hand wash your undies. Perfume? Expensive and layer. Make it your signature ..... And yes, you can leave a spray of that on his pillow 😉
She was very elegant and I am so grateful for her advice. I still prefer matching shoes and bag! Her other big issue was weight. Keep it low. She was incredibly precise on eating. She would make me consomme (bone broth) and insist that I had a small cup before eating my main meal .... Nutritious and filling!
Great piece ..... Very much enjoyed!
I love your grandmother ❤reminds me of my Southern mother ❤
What a refreshing video for women of my age dear Alice ! Thank you I agree Be natural but elegant and classy I use Typology French skincare Yes no need to pay 300€ a luxury cream As a French woman I spend more money in skincare than in makeup but I love a beautiful red lipstick 💄
Love this ❤
Enjoyed so much ❤
You need to write a book about your Grandmother’s tips. She sounds amazing!
Not every French women above 50 looks like Inès de la Fressange or Sophie Marceau. They can also be full bodied and/or on the heavier side. What set them apart IMO is their acceptance that everyone age and it's always best to make the best with what you have. They also know that indulgence is good for the soul when it's done once in a while, not everyday. Living in Europe also means you get to be more active because you need to walk more so that takes care of the daily exercise . Para-pharmacy products are of top quality and priced democratically. They dress neatly with functionality in mind and prefer to have une bonne mine than a face full of makeup. These common sense practices come across as chic and put together because they feel effortless yet disciplined.
The women in Paris walk a lot! smile more, life is good!
I'm french, I agree that they put less make up or no make up and in many cases put a bit more effort into their skin care. But these examples in the video are celebrities who still have treatments/ surgeries. As far as weight, not everyone is slim in my country or well dressed. One thing i would say is they are more overall into simplicity in comparison to the UK which is more bold and extravagant in terms of style and make up. In some cases they also have a healthier lifestyle if they can stay away fron the sun and cigarettes 😂. I like the simplicity of the french, but i also like a bit of boldness and extravagance at times, it' s fun.
I'm in rural west France and can tell you that I've seen plenty of obese women over 50 ....and under. Also they are not all running around in chic outfits looking like they've just stepped out of the esthéticienne.
I agree …having been to France multiple times I have been shocked by the number of woman I have seen that do NOT fit the French stereotype of always in style , chic , not overweight …
I agree. It would appear that the French aesthetic some aspire to, is really a "Parisian Chic" celebrated by a few. I also agree that most European women take more care of their skin and dressing well in public.
French women don’t look younger maybe some like every where else! They just confident and that’s beautiful, that’s it!
True. :) 🩷🌸
Plus, they keep it simple. Simple hair, simple makeup and simple but elegant clothes and jewellery. They don't overdo anything.
It is also good aging genes. LOL.
They look waaaayyy older than other Europeans. Especially ln the body. Their faces sag and wrinkle starting at 27, 28. Because they drink and smoke a lot and don't eat in order to stay thin. It's scary to see French women in their underwear. Skeletons with flabby skin. Sophie Marceau is part Italian, fyi.
I like that French women don’t try to look too perfect. It gives them a freshness and lightness
I'm 50. My 'secret' is good posture, no foundation, little to no makeup, sunscreen. Good duet, exercise, abd acknowledging that im 5p and want to look like a nuce looking 50 year old, not a 40 or 30 year old. End of story. I will never cut my face either. Unless i get mauled by something and will need reconstructive plasric surgery.
when you turn 54...you might want to cut something lol
Agree, posture is so important.
@@nancygee3137lol
@@nancygee3137 Absolutely. Mid to late 60s; early 70s, look at yourself on your cell phone reverse camera. You could get a big shock. The hands and neck show aging first. In 70s, it is cellulite, belly and back fat, and crepey skin. In the 80s it is looking really old.
50 was easy! 67 takes work, stay hydrated, moisturize and stroll. Smile, life is good.
The secret of most of the women featured is being slim. Slim women all over Europe look good.
Yes. The example is old lady, the first Lady Macron
Absolutely. However, years after menopause, even skinny women who regularly exercise can get stubborn belly and back fat, spider veins, cellulite, and crepey skin. The hands and neck show aging first. Women in their late 60s and 70s get the shock of their lives when they see themselves in the reverse camera of their cell phones. Embracing inevitable aging and keeping a positive attitude is helpful. Too many older women are angry, bitter, and deeply depressed, as if they have given up on life and living. Never give up. Keep going as long as possible.
I was going to comment exactly the same thing! And although I’m aware she lived most of her life in France, technically Carla Bruni is Italian…
they do not eat and smoke
I’m thrilled to be a healthy 64-year old woman and don’t mind looking like one. It’s natural, easy (except for the hot flashes) and it has its advantages, no periods or pregnancy worries, no stress, no having to shave legs, etc. I very nearly died of an infectious disease at age 46, so every day of life is a precious gift! What’s a few inches on the waist or some wrinkles? They’re just not important, only health, family and self-fulfillment are. We Americans do have a youth-worshipping culture, sadly, perpetuated by women who can’t accept their aging, as well as men who expect all women to look like 18-year olds forever. Retirement years are a wonderful period of life, enjoy it. It helps not to put all one’s eggs in the looks basket. If that’s all a woman values about herself there won’t be anything left when that goes, as it will, eventually.
100% agree with all you’ve said ❤
I agree wholehearted with your comment…it is real and wise. But what American women are experiencing so aggressively for a long time is partly coming from the beauty industry, which is now spreading to the rest of the world. I believe this pressure has existed forever, but it has been exacerbated to a point of no return. Just recently I saw a latin woman who went to South Korea for a facelift and come back as a caricature of a manga, (100% another person)
There is something so comforting about growing older to me. My kids are grown, and now that I’m 65 I have a love for myself that I couldn’t appreciate until I got to my 50’s. I have great genetics from my Spanish father & Mexican mother. My grandfather was French as well. I don’t look 65. But I don’t drink, smoke, eat lots of fresh food and grew up with parents that shopped for fresh produce and healthy meals. I weigh 120 lbs and love my life & welcome age. I do what I want go have dinner & to cafes with my daughter. And yes. Dress well. My mother & my mother dressed elegantly. Love your age & your body.
Not shaving legs??? What?? And don’t speak for “we Americans” have a youth worshipping culture. I’m an American and.I assure you we don’t worship youth or wish to be youthful more than people in any other country, I have lived all over the world and I can point to countries that are far more invested in looking youthful than Americans. If you are into this than you may refer to yourself only. 🇺🇸
GOOD EVENING BELOVED 😊 JAMAICA 🇯🇲 IS HAVING THIS YOUNG label that attached to women only 😊even the older men look at us like there's no place for us 😊it's the younger men who accept us and complement us mostly 😅
I am a 70 year old Australian woman. I visited Paris for my 50th, birthday and have never had so much attention from men in my life. I initially thought it was because I was blonde, and then I thought it was my easy going Aussie attitude. Aussie singer, Kyle Minogue was popular in France at that time. Don't get me wrong, Ive always been considered attractive, but the french men put me on another level. Now I am 70, I regularly get told how youthful I look. I put it down to genetics, staying out of sun, even though I am Aussie, and also being vegetarian for 25 years.
French men like to flirt and are in the seduction very different from Anglo-Saxon not the same temper
And humble .....😂
Vegan diets beautify the skin and the figure. I am American in my early 70s and still get attention from handsome men. I am flattered. LOL. French and Italian and some other foreign men are great. American men tend to go for 20 and early 30 somethings; and mostly prefer women under 40 for long term relationships.
@@lindaferguson630 Being vegetarian, rather not. It is genetics.
i have heard many say that Aussie women are the most beautiful they have ever seen in real life-- you just may not have noticed how good-looking you are because you were surrounded by other great-looking women✨just sayin'
good on you, mate!😊
I wouldn't say Madonna represents the entire lot of women outside France haha I srsly believe that I have tried almost everything to look younger + delay aging as much as possible, anything from face exercises, vitamin C serum, Fraxel, collagen supplements and of course Retin A (7 years straight), home devices and what not. However, nothing made any real difference compared to the high-quality derma pen I purchased for around 100 bucks. Within 3 months of use, my skin has improved DRAMATICALLY. I don't look like I'm 18 again, but definitely not 44 either. My fine lines have disappeared completely, and my nasolabial folds are way less are nonexist (Never had jowls though). People often underestimate the power of wounding and the revolutionary effects it can have on the skin and instead spending thousands on useless treatments like Botox/fillers which can look unnatural over time due to muscle loss, or fillers due to tissue displacement.
What dermapen did you get?
do you mind to share which derma pen brand please ? Appreciate the comment by the way!
Korabeauticals v2
Shhhh...don't tell everyone! (Joking)
Ive been microneedling for almost 10 years - most guess I'm @ 15 YEARS younger than my birth certificate says.
I DO it myself at home, quote aggressively in places, and lightly in others,,maybe 1x month. I am 63
+1 for kora. I've been doing microneedling since it started 12 or so years ago. Nobody believe I am 55. They all say I am in my 30's or early 40's. As you know, as we get old, our skin gets thinner therefore creating wrinkles. But the wounding kept my skin still thick and youthful. Your comment will help so many women to restore their skin..
Wonderful advice. French women don't pretend to look younger but naturally beautiful and effortlessly chic regardless their age. They don't follow trends but stick to what's flattering on them with self-confidence. Merci beaucoup pour votre conseil comme toujours, Alice. Vous êtes très formidable ❤
Of French women gracefully embrace their ages! I think part of it is also that French men don’t typically think a woman becomes less desirable with age.
OMG. I have never come across those men . One really cannot generalize about men who find older women as attractive. as young women
Only the French president who obviously isn’t concerned about age and married his wife regardless of her age . It’s unfortunate, but often men leave their wives for someone much younger meaning that your analysis doesn’t seem realistic. . Sorry I say this with respect 😢
I was holidaying in Italy Venice I found the women from the continent not only the most elegant but how they walk talk sit etiquette was beautiful to watch
On gray hair, what actually inspired me to stop dying my hair dark was a fabulous older woman stepping out of her hairdresser’s in the 9th arr. with perfectly coiffed platinum hair! I thought, if she looks that fantastic then I can do this.
I still dye my hair from time to time but I choose the lightest ash blond now, not a dark chocolate. I maintain my silver with a purple shampoo and conditioner one a week and I’m never going back to dark hair!
My grandmother is french, from Normandy, and she ALWAYS pushed minimal makeup, good french skincare and never ever going to bed with any makeup.
She looks fantastic, so does my mother. Beautifully informative video ❤❤❤ thank you for creating and sharing
In what country are there grandmothers that go to bed with make up ?
I definitely have emulated the French look most of my life. Currently my make up routine is minimal…. no foundation, no eye make up, no big hair. After applying moisturizer, and lightly filling in my sparse eyebrows, I apply a bit of powder bronzer on my cheekbones, and maybe forehead and chin, put on some lipstick and voilà! Oh, and my mid length hair is always clean and bouncy.
They look younger because they keep their youthful figure , they dress according to their age and which is classic.
The best asset any woman can attain is a good straight posture. Straight shoulders will make any thing you wear look it’s best. And it’s free. The most costly beauty secret is beautiful white teeth. They don’t have to be perfectly straight just as white as possible.
Ah, I love straight teeth, they improve anyone's look.
First of all, American celebrity culture is not representative of normal people. The Kardashians et al. does NOT reflect most American women. Secondly, the U.S. is a huge country with people who have descended from extremely diverse backgrounds, so all of us look entirely different. Furthermore, there are major regional differences when it comes to fashion and beauty approaches. Women in New York, LA, Dallas, Miami, etc. have very different looks. Also, there are huge differences between urban, suburban and rural looks outside of heavily populated areas, too. Furthermore, the kinds of food we cook often reflect our vast ethnic diversity. There is no one type of American anything.
I really think that this type of french woman is not representative of France either…they really believe in this stereotype. The majority of them do not look like this. There are a lot of creative women as well, so is refreshing to see that…
I have mixed feelings. Although Americans r indeed diverse, I do think there’s a high level of discomfort in ageing amongst American women that is not so prevalent in other countries.
furthermore...
Thank you. I left a similar comment. I did not appreciate an American leaving a derogatory and profoundly inaccurate comment about American women “worshipping youth,” She also stated she doesn’t have to shave “because she’s over 50” and is all about retirement. I will continue to shave my legs and I do not see “retirement “ as anything I want to participate in. This is fine for anyone who wishes to do that, but don’t include me in your lifestyle, that’s all. 🇺🇸
@@pomelotree2 true. Am in France now and the women are ordinary. The beauties here are all arab women with the large eyes, clear perfect skin, massive falls of silky hair and full lips.
Most of this french stuff is a myth. They're nothing compared to the women of Scandinavia. And as for aging, nothing compared to the women of asia.
As for style, they're stylish for europeans, but not necessarily so compared to other cultures.
Genuine Self love, Being healthy and taking care of yourself equals beauty . When I feel good I look good and vice versa. At 71 I have to accept that I am no longer young. However I still am vibrant with my own style. It’s a conscious choice.
Great video, Alice. We overdue everything in the US, that's the problem. The Kardashians should not be anyone's role model!! I'd like to look good for my age, not look 20 years younger, specially when everyone in your immediate circle already knows how old you are!! Believe me, and this is something the younger generation does not get till they are that age themselves; life gets better after 50, no doubt.
The engorged lip look is so nasty. It's becoming more common in the US. Looking forward to moving to Europe next month and hopefully seeing more natural looking people.
I'm younger than fifty and that's music to my ears, that life gets better after 50.
Alice,that is great advise.Also you look fabulous.. hair, skin ,clothes, everything!
I can't explain it, there's something cool, mysterious, and intimidating about French women. Most of the French women I met were oozing with confidence and sexuality regardless of age.
Oh gosh, not me - starting by my MIL lol
@@BySamWithLove 😂😂😂
it is a myth...there is nothing mysterious about them....
Great advice and guidelines to self-confidence, beauty minimalism and STYLE! My mother was French and her skin was always flawless - a simple, but diligent daily skincare routine. She used Dove soap and a warm washcloth to wash her face morning and night followed by Nivea skin cream. Her makeup consisted of black eyeliner, mascara, lipstick and a little blush. She also recommended good sleep and said you get your best sleep before midnight. She was ALWAYS dressed beautifully even going to the grocery store - the epitome of French class and beauty in every way. Une belle femme au quotidien de sa vie !
I don't think french women look younger. But they keep physical fitting and make them look younger. They, mostly, have long legs and make them look pretty and elegant.
that`s right, with one correction: their legs may seem to be longer, because those women are mostly thin.
Don’t use filler!! And don’t get fat!!!!!!
@@svetlankam8223 they aren't tall at all
@@svetlankam8223like Mme. Macron
Women all over the world are the same. You just force your women more. No diffrence, whatsoever. We are all beautiful in our own way.❤
I love this! I love natural beauty, I think it is always best and also wearing less makeup, keeping hair nice, dressing flattering, taking care of skin, using sunscreen and eating healthy. I am 53 and never had fillers or Botox and people always compliment my skin. If you do use fillers, less is more. Too much filler ages people. I like my face to move. I agree on everything you said in this video!
The advice in this video is a similar approach to what all my friends (ages 50s-70s) and I follow here in
les États Unis - healthy diet, plenty of water, exercise, high quality products, less is more, age with acceptance and confidence. I spent quite a bit of time in France last year and didn't notice a higher percentage of women looking particularly youthful or sleek and there were just as many frumpy ones as I see anywhere. I saw just as many women there wearing clothing that was age inappropriate or very unflattering as I do here, the only difference being they were doing so with confidence because they're French, haha. This reminds me of the whole French women don't get fat myth that went around in the 90s. There are beautiful, healthy, chic women everywhere and I applaud them all!
I don’t understand when you say French women are okay with aging, but then don’t want gray hair because it ages them. Seems like a contradiction.
No it isn t, you phrase it well.. it seems a contradiction. I don t mind my age but i went grey around 20. That would have already aged me then already. It s taking care or yourself not desperatly looking young. And if you grey then take care of your grey
They want to look the best for the age they are at, not necessarily years younger. Sometimes hiding grays is the little touch that achieves that.
Many women in France do not dye their hair... nobody cares. It's different with celeb like everywhere on the planet
Hey, I can't speak for her but in the same way French woman use minimally for enhancement, I think thatcoloring your hair remains in that minimalist approach.
Tasteful and not overdone.
She said in the beginning that they will embrace grey hair. It is probably a matter of preference just like some women wear makeup and others don’t
slow living, avoiding the sun, & wearing classic young fashions are key
In my opinion the point here is about the public image that French celebrities choose to give . They seem very natural even if there is a big work on that (body, skin, hair care). On the other hand there is a way coming from other part of the world that pushes women to use heavy make up, counturing, big lips, etc . This heavy treatments are used even by young girls in their 20s and dont benefit femininity. So the French style of stars is more charming because of their choice, apart from genes .
It is hard to determine what the right combination of techniques or practices is for any particular individual. In my opinion, avoiding an animal-heavy diet, hydrating, exercising, using water and not soap on our skin, keeping our weight down are the keys to aging well. Dressing well is a help. As for Botox, I think that is a huge gamble, given the absence of longitudinal valid studies on its side effects when injected into the skin (especially so close to the brain, eyes, etc.) and I will not do it. Clean, healthy, slim, happy -- it all helps.
Liz!!!!you are my twin sister!!!❤❤❤ I agree with you wholeheartedly!!!I i' m a 52 year old vegan woman who' s been told million times looking at least 10 years younger....I Hope I 'll never do botox and cie....as for me,I must thank my Polish Italian genes,,Iwas born in France and have been living in Rome for over 27 years now....honestly speaking I' m not that French,I smile a lor,,try not to complain and have a playful attitude about Life(yes Joie de vivre!!!☺️💖)alcohol and smoking have never been appealing to me either....I find a lot of French women quite secretive and not very smilie...but Hey to each their own☺️☺️☺️For sure,regardless of our problems,la vie est belle!!!!! ❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉
@@ValeriePilia You are fortunate to live in Europe where lifestyles are healthier in general than in the USA. I should have mentioned avoiding alcohol and pharmaceuticals too, thanks for reminding me. I envy you living in Rome!
I agree about the Botox , l eat red meat and animal fats , but have always been very slim .
@@LizLyonsPhD just curious, if you don’t use soap on the skin, what do you use to wash well? Also, why do do you recommend no pharmaceuticals?
@@britneyt9253 I use a Japanese fiber sponge with water to very gently exfoliate. I think most topical treatments in serums are overpriced and underperforming, and can cause adverse reactions. Petroleum jelly works just as well for a fraction of the cost and is gentle on delicate skin. I do use the Omnilux infrared mask twice a week (have done for 18 months and it is great, effective, gentle).
I am glad I am Asian so as I age it is fine to look more like grandma hahaha. Asians, on average, tend to see aging as being more wise and experienced (even though many are not so wise hehehe). Now that I am nearing 60, I am not afraid to look like a grandma because younger people in my country are more helpful because I am old. Of course, the stylish old ladies are admired by people all around them here but if one looks like a dowdy grandma, it is also fine.
Yes, all this advice about chic and stylishness as we age - it's very nice, and reminders not to let oneself go are always useful, but I agree "it is fine to look like grandma." I remember my grandmothers - always nicely dressed - soft, cotton dresses with shawl collars and maybe a brooch - they exuded gentleness, had a maternal softness. The last thing they were was about show, whether seemingly effortless or not - enough that they were sweet-smelling, well-kept and carefully neat. Obsessions with the right flare-legged jeans, the right cardigan, the right shoe and the edgy haircuts would have been unthinkable. For them, indispensable to Secret #9 (slowing down) would have been taking a walk with their beloved grandchildren who were not the least judgmental about a few extra pounds, facial lines or gray hair.
My late French mother wore little makeup-just some foundation and pink lipstick. Always lipstick. She never wore any kind of eye makeup. Her hair was always colored brown until she became ill then she stopped but her hair was always in a stylish short cut.
I saw her on a random winter day and she was home alone but had on a sweater, a chic scarf, styled hair and of course, pink lipstick!
Really interesting, thank you. Though foundation may make you look older as it can enhance wrinkles, it doesn’t cause you to look older as there's a barrier from the sun so there's some protection? Are French women over 50 smoking less as everytime I've been in Paris it still seems so popular? Spending so much effort on taking care of your skin and then smoke just seems wrong?
sunscreen in your daily cream is healthier frenxh women in general smoke less than before!
I'm an American and aging quite nicely. I avoid the sun since my early 20's, exfoliate and do facial exercises. I am regularly mistaken for being a decade younger than I am. I do at home peels for UV damage to even out my skin tone. Very easy and INEXPENSIVE !!
You are giving us so many information for French lifestyle and culture! Thank you ❤
Asian, Indians and black women are looking young when they are over 50. Their skin are amazing❤
its all genetic over 50. Look at your mom, you will look like her.
@@nancygee3137 Genes aren't so important. They are influenced by our lifestyles (check epigenetics). It is rather that we take the lifestyles of our mums and grandmas...
@@ingathomas6653 everything is genetics after 50
@@ingathomas6653 No, it’s genetics. - You can ruin good genes with a bad or no care of course, but otherwise you are at mercy of what nature has given you. - It’s good to keep a good figure an eat healthy and accept the years coming, however difficult it might be :-)
@@nancygee3137 so true.
Hello Alice - I loved this video. Please consider making French skin care videos. Thank you!
I enjoyed watching this video! Some of the things I recognised myself as well! It is definitely a healthier approach to aging!
I find French women, especially Parisian women to be much more appearance conscious than say American, British, German, Dutch, and Scandinavian women. They like to give off this image of looking natural, effortless, practical yet elegant and chic for that classic and timeless look, but I find them often very contradictory and judgmental. They tend to be very appearance focused like Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese, and Lebanese women. Who cares if you are a bit chubby, love excessive makeup, big hair, bold colors, etc. Do whatever makes you happy. What really shines through your style is your personality and energy you give off. Look at Dolly Parton, for example. A wrecked mess visually, but such a charming and darling woman, that who can't help fall in love with that effervescent energy.
I remember well over a decade ago, Dolly Parton commenting that it takes time and money for her to look "So Cheap". She has a great sense of humor, a kind heart, is a great humanitarian, and has a great attitude which gets one far in life.
Greetings from Los Angeles
Yes, the effortless Parisienne look takes a lot of effort.
And if french women don't use foundation then why do all the French brands of makeup sell that ? And unless one is a baby, what's natural about bright red lips?
And they all eat steak frites every afternoon. Lol.
I'm 76 English living in France. I can't be bothered with men, but attract them wherever I go 😆
I had a friend in Scotland who was French. She too went to the hairdresser every week - not something we tend to do in Britain
Wow! Did not realize Madonna represents the entire lot of women outside France 🤦🏽♀️
I didn't know either 🤷
She looks hideous!
I know! The absolute example of women in China, Pakistan and Peru.
Although to be honest, this pic of madonna is like some creature from star trek.
LMAO. Many are not big fans.
Madonna looks horrific- we are the same age, born the same month and year- but I’d say I look better than her
Did it! I'm so happy with the result! Thank you Harriet for the good tutorial!!
My grandmothers and mother started me on skincare by 15 to take good care of my skin. My daughters do the same and though we have good genes it also is good to start a routine young and keep your skin good and WATER, WATER, WATER.
Would love to see links for the beauty and skin care products that are used. This is a lovely tutorial.
It's true that French women usually don't like heavy makeup. Their make up is very natural.
Thank you!
Yay! I have fine hair with a slight wave. For years, I hated it because it would not hold an American style. My hair does messy naturally without product-I can do that and feel comfortable about it. 🙏
When I got my first pimple, my mother had me at the dermatologist. He recommended that I use Cetaphil Cleanser every evening after removing any make up (I was only allowed mascara and tinted lip gloss at 14), no toner ever, just good rinsing with lukewarm water and a water based moisturizer day and night, and in the morning a few splashes of lukewarm water and a very light rub of a soft face cloth, always pat ALL skin dry, apply sunscreen allow to absorb for about 5 minutes then moisturizer and then make up. He also cautioned me about diet: lots of water, no soda or sugary drinks, quality meat and broths, lots of fresh fruit and veggies and no fried or greasy food and if I am tempted then no more than once a week and most importantly to exercise daily as in weights and walking. That was 48 years ago, I have great skin (thanks DNA) with fine eye wrinkles, slight jowls, and some marionette lines at 62 but I am absolutely ok with all that because it shows I have lived my life. Yes, I wear some make up, a little cream foundation I put from my nose and feather out to cover natural redness there and even out my skin tone, fill in my brows, a bit of peach eye shadow on my lids and mascara after I curl them and a tinted lip balm, that’s it. No rubbing my skin as I cleanse it, not hot showers just warm or body temperature (I dislike saunas and hot tubs) and I get a facial every 6 weeks. I am American and the majority of women do not attempt to look or follow the Madonna’s or Kardashian’s caricature surgeries or injections or make up, it’s simply not realistic to every day life and I feel so sorry for those young to old women who do follow them.
Bonjour! I enjoy hearing about the lifestyle of French woman. Would you please recommend some of the skincare products you use and add links to purchase? Merci
I am not really sure how many American woman you know or where they are from, but the American stereotypes you mentioned (such as prioritizing makeup over skin care) do not describe anyone I know. Most of my friends, neighbors and colleagues seem to actually live by your French women characterization (as do many of my South and Central American and European friends). Granted, I do not know any influencers.
I appreciate the honesty about grey and that they are aging.
Age it is just a number ❤ Embrace the life and do not be a slave of beauty!
always take care of yourself to feel good and happy :)
I love my grey hair! Long and bouncy. No chemicals into my scalp.
53 in January, and take care of myself is so important to me 😊
Healthy skin, healthy and shiny hair, healthy and fit body- and a sense of style that flatters your body and personality go a longer way toward looking and feeling beautiful than any trend or product. And for great skin and hair, you need look no further than your kitchen. It doesn't have to cost you a mint to take care of yourself. Optimize what you have and get comfortable in your own skin. Nothing else matters. And the people that are meant for you will find you beautiful exactly as you are.
One secret to not looking old: make peace with the fact that we all age and grow old. Wrinkles etc. are part of our faces. Plastic surgery is not - unless you wish to look like a creepy zombie from outer space.
My mum is 69 and has never had abything done....she gas ever been super elegant, super tasteful in ger style, watched her nutrition and practiced sports. She has no wrinkles at all...but first if all, she is highly intelligent, super educatedhas a positive mindset and loads of humour....all aspects match my father as well...aging does not mean ugly -it is your taste
Thanks! I'm in the USA and watch vid's similar to this all the time by other UA-camrs (i.e., "how not to look old over 50") and this was the first in a LONG time with information that was original and new! MUCH APPRECIATED! I am definitely SUBSCRIBED! :D
of course new info I am creating all my video and I like to put french woman secrets from my grandma
Come on. I live in France and I see wrinkles on women after the age of 30. Think and look again Madame. Confidence and always feeling young to hiding age is the only truth.
You are giving me all the inspiration I need to stay fit and not give up. Thank you.
One BIG FAUX PAS of French women That is NOT a secret is that they ❤ to SMOKE!
IT AGES YOU DRAMATICALLY!
They smoke like crazy in middle America too. There are even some who will get unhinged if you don’t allow them to smoke in your house.
@Amatory_Muse Still I don't think the women of Middle America are exactly known for aging gracefully the way French women are! So it does seem strange that French women are able to smoke so much and still age so well
Agree and it's not cool. My mother died from lung cancer in her early 50's.
@@MMLZombie I don’t think either culture is “known for aging gracefully” tbh. French people are often thought of as stylish and artistic, but aging gracefully? Nah. Just because someone made a UA-cam video doesn’t mean it’s a real thing. A lot of the stereotypes about Europe and America are BS, but this isn’t even a stereotype. It’s just someone’s very specific opinion.
50 it's still young, healthy woman. I don't know why women have obsession looking younger, especially when they still young, but for sure media play big role in this. For me great it's not be in 50 and looks 10 years younger but be in 70, 90 and looks 30 years younger, and have the same ability like 30 years before. Like Ernie Hudson or William Shatner. I still can't believe how they look like, looks like scam. But this is really great. Still have energy for go for shopping, for clean in home, be independent in old age, even go to the gym like Ernie or play in movie. I think it's much much much, milion percent more important than look like 40 in your 50.
I say ageing well ;)
True about foundation. I used to pile on the foundation, but now I sometimes just wear a little tinted moisturizer.
BB cream is good, natural
So true - I’m almost 50 looking 35 because I was raised by my grandmother at the border of France. Less is more
I am French formulator now in my 60s of All Natural one step anti-blemish anti-aging Skin care called Dermecologie created since 2005 ! Try it you will never regret it
French women don't naturally look younger. But American women look younger than most european women of the same age. French women look slimmer over all, they are less voluptuous in general, at least until they are older. .Many times, they appear slimmer because of smoking. I got a Swedish bf and he loves plump women with curves, and a friend of mine from LA has quite wide hips and thick legs, and her German bf loves it, he says in Germany it's not so common for younger women to be curvaceous and full. Actually, how we feel is the most important thing. Accepting our shape and don't listen to bs about what's best, but living as we like. The French always love to think they are the best at everything. :) Je ne crois pas.
We don't think but the WORLD do and by judging how many people compliment me and asking me advice about everythinh in the US...
German women are curvaceous and full. Last time they were skinny was in 2000's
Wonderful advice! I'm glad I found and subscribed to your channel. I loved this video. Thank you from Newport Beach, California! 🏖️
Yeah! That's why Brigette Bardot and many over 50 French women look like creators from another world!
I love this video! This is very similar to how my Lithuanian grandmother and mother looked at ageing gracefully. They always admired French women as well. Please, may I ask where you got your green cosmetic counter case, or what it is called? I have been looking for one so similar, and yours is very beautiful. Thank you for your videos - so inspiring 💚
amazon :)
@@Aliceinparisofficial I found it, thank you so much 💚💚💚
I love French style!
I agree that foundation is very aging and often sits into eye creases or looks too dry with setting powder. I didn’t wear any on my wedding day either. But the days before the wedding, I practiced different make up looks, my skin was very dry and irritated after trying foundations and I can’t imagine how aging it would be to wear it every day. I have french heritage and love a good lipstick to be the main thing on my face.
The natural selection made impact on the morphology and faces of French people. The French girls knew to chose beautiful partners for many generations. Selfconfidence is the most significant french feature it comes along with tastefull style, art of seduction. French have been enjoining the triumph of beauty for centuries.
I’m 54 snd get compliments daily on my skin-even my dermatologist tells me I have great skin -I play tennis and pickle ball, I get some sun -wear sunscreen, but never did as a kid! I get Botox 2x a year -I have taken care of my skin since I was a teenager-my grandmother had beautiful skin, some is genes-some is care
Hello. I liked your video 😊
I live in Denmark and I am not danish ,
But with your video I sow my self how my beauty and take care of my self like French women
Most of women in Denmark have not any kind those stil like you say in your video, I enjoy your video.
Thanks a lot❤😊
Eat keto, lots of fat and no or low carbs - your skin will look younger . Live in Mediterranean climate and stop working. Take some walks in the park and on the beach with your dog. Draw, listen to audiobooks , watch good films, grow basil in your balcony. Think creative ideas, write them down. Every day say: thank you, God! Smile to your thoughts and bew ideas. AND ENJOY !!! LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL! Preserve your inner cat and walk with your external dog. This is my advice , I am 52. And yes, French women have wisdom. Vive la France ❤
sounds perfect but I'm not sure if you are being ironic like when you say stop working and live in Mediterranean as if it is something we all can afford😢 for me it's just impossible, maybe if I fall madly in love with a sheikh that simply lives to make my dreams come true!
I truly want to say thank you so much for putting in so much work and effort in this video it has so much value. I love watching your videos and I’ve learned so much I live in the states and I’ve always wanted to travel abroad and actually for my other half retirement life live in a country where I could stay happy and preserved and I realize that I will be making those plans and I have advice from all these wonderful UA-cam channels and especially yours thank you so much.
My mom is an American lady pushing 70 and she still looks great, and I credit this to her healthy eating habits, daily exercise and…. her French ancestry of course lol!
I think French like making everyday life filled with beautiful routines and surprises, that just covers their way of presenting themselves
I never have worn foundation. Always skin care first. I started when I was 15. My grandmother told me how. And the no make up look always works for me
I'm Italian and I certainly agree with this video. Also Italian women like myself follow a simple but healthy lifestyle. No processed or junk foods, and a very active lifestyle. Healthy people tend to look younger. Also I agree that in other country they have problem with aging and plastic surgery is more common and like you said it makes women look even worse. Natural remedies are the best in my opinion, and just embrace imperfections (if we can call them that way)
I don't think they necessarily look younger its just that they dont give a f&ck beacuse you'e still valuable and worthy in Europe when you're a bit older as opposed to America , Uk or Australia where you're sort of tossed aside
Stay active and eat well!
I’m 59 with very fair skin, so summertime as a kid was rough as I would get a sunburn and it hurt like hell! As I got older I avoided the sun as much as possible, this was before sunscreen. However, at 13 on a trip to Florida I got severely sunburned with blisters all over my face. My mother took me to a dermatologist and he told me about a new product called sunscreen and told me to use it every day even in winter. I swore I would and as a side note he told me it will avoid getting wrinkles as I got older. I am glad I listened to him!
same advice from my dermatologist in paris (harvard grad) she looks 20 yrs younger. She told me to only use sunsimed by avene on my face. I only buy this sunscreen and apply religiously every summer
Nutrition, attitude and lifestyle always show on a face, no matter what nationality.
Thank you for this great video. Could you please recommend the day cream?
Darphin for mature skin, SVR, retinol, Neostrata, Tata Harper, estee lauder, Avene ect
@@Aliceinparisofficial than you very much 🙏
thank you very very much from Italy!!!!!! I've taken notes 😉I love French products, ils sont superbes!!!!
If French women embrace aging, why do so many dye their hair? I would think they would accept silver hair and not fight it.
it is cultural
I don't believe French women look younger, but they are better maintained, skin, hair nails, and moderate diet. They dress to suit their shape, avoid "trends", and favor quality over quantity while remaining current
When I lived in Paris I was stunned to see how obsessed the French woman are to be thin and have a very dark tan. And I’m from the beach in S Ca 😮
I live in Normandy - here, every woman over 40 has short hair, dyed red. It's like a uniform. We Brits stand out because we wear our hair much longer.
I live in Paris but don't know whats going on in normandy thx
This woman preaches that we should accept aging while boasting that people tell her that she looks 10 years younger. Also, going through such elaborate and time/money consuming skin care routine hardly sits well with 'accepting' aging😂
I think it’s as simple as French women are self possessed.
Although that’s a lot less interesting as far as a video goes, and a LOT harder to teach.
It’s not that other women from other countries can’t have the same aura but it’s not as rewarded in other countries.
However, attractive women all around the world share this trait.
J’ai découvert que j’étais plus française qu’égyptienne quand je me suis coupée les cheveux à mon 40ans. Je déteste aussi le maquillage mais j’investis beaucoup dans les traitements du soin. Je reste active et j’adore la lenteur. 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Nah, Egyptian women are stunning. They have gorgeous clear skin and beautiful falls of hair, large eyes with long lashes . Very much more beautiful than French women at all ages. Really, in France the beauties are all Arabic women.
Stop pretending French women aka French actresses look naturally younger. Come on now! Stop the cap. They are truly elegant and classier than the average Western woman, but honey they are just better at hiding their surgical procedures. The average French woman is aging like everyone else, the French actresses however are just more subtle with botox and fillers.
it is also what I said in the video ;)
It seems that all these French women you show here have beautiful thick hair, short or long, even over 50. What's their secret? I guess all that you talked about here. Great video.
Nutracol is the secret! 4 capsules a day and you will never look back!
Sorry for misspelling: Nutrafol
Not all of us look young. Though a good trick is that we are physically active (we walk or bike everywhere), we eat well and according to our needs, we take care of our health, we don’t overwork ourselves and mostly we have good genetics. My mom is 65 and you’ll think she’s in her early 50s. My oldest sister is turning 45 and she looks 30. My other sister and I are 37 and 29 and we look 20. We have good genetics. We don’t smoke or drink alcohol even though it’s very common in France. Stress also has a lot to do with oxydation and aging.
Great video. Thank you. Quite informative.
I am not a French woman and I never wear foundation, very little or no makeup. I am almost 62 and I look much younger. The skin care is the key, and not wearing old age clothes. I was born in Europe, living in Canada now. Btw, I love your video, very informative.
Exactement ! Tu as tout dit, bravo❤