In today’s episode of The Formula, Kelly McCarren chats with Violette Serrat, award-winning makeup artist, and founder and CEO of her eponymous line, Violette_FR.

We cover: How painting lessons (not makeup classes) shaped Violette’s career, the secret to effortless French beauty, the products Violette swears by (that aren’t her own!), why she ignores beauty trends, the product she developed for her daughter's eczema, the one thing she wishes she’d invented first, and more!

EVERYTHING MENTIONED:

Violette_FR Yeux Paint, $55.

Violette_FR Lune Liner, $59.

Substance of Light Protective Moisturizing Mist (not available in AU).

Holidermie Collagen & Chocolate Cream, $54.

Holidermie Absolute Face & Body Balm, $32.

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, $62.

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation, $95.

Refy Brow Sculpt, $39.

Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Creme & Powder Blush, $72

Makeup By Mario Soft Sculpt™ Bronzer, $63.

Violette_FR Boum-Boum Milk, $110.

Violette_FR Petal Bouche Matte in Coeur Infidèle and Amour Fou, $53.

Violette_FR Bisou Balm, $50.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Kelly McCarren

Guest: Violette Serrat

Producer: Ella Maitland

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris

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