Sylvie From ‘Emily In Paris’ Shares Her French Beauty Secrets

If you’ve been watching Emily in Paris on Netflix, you’ll be well acquainted with the chic and multifaceted character Sylvie. Played by Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, her storyline (and her swagger) is the main reason we binged Season 2 in as little as three days.

In real life, Paris-born Philippine embodies the same stylish and confident aura of the French woman she portrays on screen. And if we didn’t love the sound of her enough already, the 58-year-old also has the best take on ageing gracefully.

“I understand the insecurity, the pressure that we get, especially in our business. But if somebody doesn’t start saying, ‘This is my age, and this is who I am, my wrinkles are my wrinkles, I own my wrinkles, this is my whole life…’ it’s kind of sad,” she said in an interview with Glamour.

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“Ageing gracefully is being a kinder person than you were when you were younger because life kind of polishes you. And having a better understanding of how people feel, who people are, and having more compassion and less competition with everybody else.”

Ok, it’s official, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu is our new favourite person. What’s more, the French beauty also shared her skin care routine.

Is that the Paris pharmacies calling our name? Here’s how she gets that ‘Sylvie glow’…

Cleanser: ZQ-11 Moisturizing Amino Acid Cleanser

“It’s a Korean brand, I believe. It was given to me by a friend, and I love it so much.”

We were unable to find an Australian stockist, but you can check it out on Amazon.

Toner: Flower water

“For my tonic, I just use a flower water you can get anywhere. It can be rose water, it can be orange water. Just anything really natural. I can spray it; when I feel like I need more, I just dampen a cotton pad and apply. 

Try: Sukin Naturals Rose Hydrating Mist Toner, $5.99 at Chemist Warehouse

Serum: Clinicare X3M EGF Refresh Serum 

“It’s a very light serum, almost transparent , and it’s really hydrating. My skin type is normal, but then it gets drier in winter, obviously, so I love this product.”

We were unable to find an Australian stockist, but you can check it out here.

Essence: Clinicare X3M EGF Refresh Essence

“This is really hydrating. It penetrates the skin, and it feels plump and fresh after you apply. If the weather isn’t too cold or too hot, I only wear this. When it’s a bit colder, I might put something else on top at night.”

We were unable to find an Australian stockist, but you can check it out here.

Moisturiser: La Fervance Éclat Extraordinaire 

“This is a cream that I learned about from an Australian woman who lived in Paris and is now back in Australia. It’s an incredible cream that I’ve been using for almost a year now, and I’m just crazy about it. I apply a super-thick layer at night when I feel that I’m really needing some moisture, or as a very thin mask during the day. Just make sure you really rub it in. At night you can leave it on and when you wake up, you’ll still find some under your eyes, and it’s nice knowing it hasn’t dried up during the night. It’s just a really nice cream.” 

$298 at the nativesco.com.au

Lip balm: NUXE Rêve de Miel Lip Balm

“It’s so good for dry lips.”

$20.99 at French Beauty Co.

Tool: Dermaroller

“[One] with little spikes — not needles, just little spikes. You turn red for like five minutes — and it’s great to really get the blood flowing — but then it goes away. I use it every morning.” 

Try: Manicare® Microneedle Derma Roller, $39.99 at Priceline

Main image credit: Netflix

Do you watch Emily in Paris? What are your favourite French beauty products?