Views from a Parisian Balcony: Warm Neutrals and New By Terry Launches Including the Mascara You Need in Your Life

Parisian views.

From My Parisian Balcony: Neutral Beauty Picks & By Terry Must-Haves

The complete look.

New By Terry formulas that effortlessly integrate into one’s routine.

SKIN

• *By Terry Baume de Rose Hand Cream: Plush yet lightweight with a delicate rose aroma, this hand cream masterfully moisturizes while stimulating one’s senses. In sum, it’s quintessential By Terry in a pale pink tube.
• *By Terry Baume de Rose Le Stick Levres: I am thrilled that Terry decided to release a solid stick version of her iconic Baume de Rose, which is holy grail favorite in my routine. The retractable bullet imparts the same luxe and nourishing formula without having to dig into a pot with one’s finger.  The soft rose fragrance, tender shine, luscious hydration and noteworthy portability guarantee it’s cult status in the Baume de Rose family.

The *By Terry Baume de Rose Hand Cream and *By Terry Baume de Rose Le Stick Levres

Face + fragrance.

FACE + FRAGRANCE

• Suqqu Frame Fix Moisturizing Solid Foundation #203 Warm Bisque (reviewed HERE): Still one of my favorite formulas ever, I quickly applied this medium coverage base with a dampened Beauty Blender to even skin for a natural and creamy finish that wears flawlessly for the entire day.
• *Clé de Peau Beauté Bronzing Duo #2 (also available at CdPB and reviewed HERE): Swept along the hollows of my cheek bones and perimeters of my face, this medium brown tan shade sculpts and warms up one’s canvas without harsh lines.
• *Sisley-Paris Phyto-Blush Twist #1 Petal (also available at Neiman Marcus and reviewed HERE): I dabbed this baby pink cream on the apples of my cheeks for a subtle flush.
• Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 travel size (reviewed HERE): I never go anywhere without my signature scent and these travel vials make it infinitely easy embrace fragrance without the bulk.

Swatches in natural lighting.

Eye + lips.

EYES + LIPS

•  Tom Ford Private Shadow in Loveshade and Body Double (reviewed HERE): I started by blending the peachy pink Loveshade all over my lids as a base and then worked the shimmering champagne Body Double up towards my brow bone.
• *Touch In Sol Metallist Eyeshadow Duo in Eldora (reviewed HERE): Then, I applied this liquid gold shadow on the center of my upper eye lids for a bit of brilliance…I deeply appreciate how this lush formula wears without creasing or flaking; this behavior is oft-rare for liquid eyeshadows.
• *Hourglass Vanish Flash Stick in Champagne Flash (reviewed HERE): I concentrated application of this platinum-meets-champagne shade directly under my brow bones and then buffed a bit on my upper cheek bones and down the bridge of my nose for a dash of dewiness.
• *GrandeBROW Fill in Dark: I’ve been using GrandBROW for the past couple of months and am thrilled with how naturally full it has made my brows…for the images below, I also used the tinted Fill formula in Dark to define and hold my look.
• *By Terry Expert Lash Expert Twist Mascara: I am over the moon to introduce this transcendent mascara. It volumizes and lengthens with a transforming brush. The intense black formula builds lashes from root to tip. It’s completely resistant to smudging, flaking, or migrating. Between seasonal allergies and wearing contacts—hello, watery eyes—I put mascaras to the ultimate test. Only a few pass, including the *By Terry Expert Lash Expert Twist. As if the formula wasn’t enough, the bottom of the tube holds additional magic. A simple twist changes the brush. It transforms from long and thin for lengthening to short and fluffy for volumizing. You can go feathery or dramatic in under a minute. The first time I applied it last week, I was astonished. My lashes were so long and thick they almost touched my brows.

  They stayed perfect from morning until evening. No smudges, no flaking, no migration. Just flawless lashes. During a meeting with Terry later that week, she confirmed something incredible. A month’s supply for her boutique sold out in under an hour. They’re still waiting for replenishments. Talk about flying off the shelves! I managed to track down the last three tubes at Le Bon Marché—possibly the last three in Paris. I cannot wait for the mascara to debut in the U.S. next month. Both my mom and I are now massive fans. In the meantime, it’s available at Beautylish and Cult Beauty. If you love mascara and By Terry, you must try it. It’s simply that good.

• Chanel Le Crayon Levres in Natural: I don’t know why it took me so long to buy this cult-favorite but, goodness, I am elated that I finally did. Crafted in the perfect shade of nude beige, this stunning neutral defines one’s lips without looking obvious and it’s subtle enough to work with most lip colors. Every makeup bag needs this lip liner!
• Sensai The Lipstick in #18 Koubai: Instantly taken with its neutral appeal, I purchased this hydrating pinky peach (of course) hue while in Paris and am duly smitten. With medium coverage and a slightly shiny finish, this shade would look good on a spectrum of skin tones.
• Tom Ford Ultra Gloss in Tawny Pink (reviewed HERE): I finished my lips with a slick of this creamy, shimmer-free nude pink gloss that never disappoints…it’s a purse staple in my life.

*By Terry Expert Lash Expert Twist Mascara….the slender lengthening brush can be adjusted with a twist, transforming to a fluffier brush that creates a volumizing effect. In addition to the genius brush innovation, the jet black formula makes lashes look positively next-level.

Swatches in natural lighting.

// STYLE NOTES //

• Madewell Whisper Cotton Turtleneck: Thin yet warm and excellent for layering, this is a winter and early spring staple for me.
• Nordstrom Signature Stretch Pants: I received these pants (which run true to size…I’m in an XS) for my birthday and love their classic lines and comfortable yet streamlined fit.
• Ray-Ban Clubmaster Sunglasses: I picked these timeless sunglasses up in Paris and, to my delight, they are readily available in the US as well. They are lightweight and polarized and the black and gold mix is really chic, no?
• Nike Air Huarache: Still my tennis shoe go-to due to their neutral hue and extreme bounce when walking miles (we realized that we walked 40+ over the course of a single week in Paris), these are now on sale!

The eye look.

Last look.

Finally, I am excited to be a panel speaker for the BeautyX  Conference next week, which occurs in advance of (and in partnership with) the Indie Beauty Expo 1/23-24 in Los Angeles. For my recent interview with Beauty Independent (the publication for IBE), visit HERE.

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