French Icon Garance Doré Tells Us Her Top 6 Beauty Secrets for Aging Gracefully
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@garancedore"One of the things I've loved lately is participating in removing the old narratives around aging—skin can be absolutely beautiful at any age. My skin has never been better, and I have never felt better. Honestly, I don't feel 'old,' and I don’t really have an approach to aging except for working on my interior life and protecting and nurturing my skin, which is what I have always done since I was a teen.
"I think women should take it into their own hands to define what beauty is for them. We've been so trained to look on the outside to define ourselves. A little bit of stress is not bad if it drives you to take things into your own hands and tell yourself, I am the one defining who I am and how I am beautiful. I have no interest in your standards. I am my own standard."
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Courtesy of La Mer"My most empowered self is grounded in my authenticity, learning who I am and letting go of who I am not. This allows me to be more present not only within my own life but more present to those around me as well. It's one of my greatest secrets to happiness."
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@garancedore"I have always had a true reverence for icons—whether it's a brand or person. For instance, La Mer’s approach to beauty is powerful yet simple, with manageable rituals, which I love because I am busy.
"As far as iconic women I draw inspiration from… Lauren Hutton, Marisa Tomei, and any woman who has a bounce in her step and a confident 'I know who I am' look in her eyes. That person is my inspiration; it's who I want to be."
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@garancedore"I have always been a minimalist with makeup; it works for me. I do pay very close attention to my skin, but it's also important for me to let it live. I think wrinkles are beautiful, and when I have a pimple, I laugh about it. To me, our skin is the reflection of our health and vitality. If it looks nourished, plump, and dewy, I am happy. I feel good.
"In terms of treatments, I do try a lot of things, I love anything that's not too invasive. I keep it in moderation. I don't want to do too many lasers because I love my freckles, even if some of them are probably sun stains by now.
"I'd say that when we're young, we spend a lot of time looking at what we don't like, and it's quite a waste of time."
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Courtesy of La Mer"My daily skincare routine is honestly very simple, but I make sure it's never mindless. These routine moments, like applying a serum, can become real rituals if you pay attention. I'm convinced that if you pay real attention, your skin feels it.
"For example, I really love the La Mer Regenerating Serum ($365) because it gives my skin the perfect bounce and resilience, so that's exciting because I don't wear a lot of makeup! I always hydrate my whole skin, from my toes to my hair, every day. I feel like it's done wonders, and it's a ritual I've held sacred throughout my entire life."
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@garancedore"I actually think most clichés about French beauty are quite right—I really do! I feel like French women have a 'don't care' attitude about standards that give them a real sense of power.
"Often, it's not how we look on the outside that ages us—it's how we feel on the inside. So being irreverent and embracing who we are, without making excuses or hiding our age, is an important part of French women's appeal."
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