Paris Is Always a Good Idea

InStyle US ? May 18

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“A walk in Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of life.”I always think about these famous words when I’m there—and this week was no exception. While I was in the French capital for a work trip, I was able to steal away for a few walks—and break in my new raincoat! I was reminded of the exquisite stillness of Parisian life: less rushing, more meandering strolls, people-watching, and unplugged espresso-sipping at cafes. I hope your Saturday is injected with a few moments of this kind of leisure—whatever that looks like to you!

—\xa0Lauren Valenti, InStyle Beauty Director

BEAUTY TIP OF THE WEEK

“As temperatures rise, people often gravitate towardscentsthat evoke a sense of freshness and vitality.”

—Chriselle Lim, founder and creative director of Phlur

EMPTY OF THE WEEK

Crown Affair The Dry Shampoo

While in Paris, I went through the latest refill of my Crown Affair dry shampoo. The jar is so easy to travel with, and the kabuki brush makes quick touch-ups a cinch. And then, of course, there’s the formula: Made from persimmon powder and tapioca starch, the powder is silky and ultra-lightweight. It sops up excess grease to resuscitate volume, which is vital for my curls—and bouncing back after a long flight.

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Q+A with Lauren

Q: What’s a buzzy skin-care trend that actually has legs?

A:Personally, I love the phenomenon of“skin streaming”—aka whittling down your skin-care routine to only a few essential products. In today’s skin-obsessed landscape, it’s so easy to overdo it, which can lead to more harm than good. As Peach and Lily founder Alicia Yoonemphasizes, using too many products can result in over-exfoliating. Worse, competing active ingredients not only minimize the effects of each ingredient, but can also be harsh and disrupt the skin’s natural barrier. Taking a less-is-more approach will save you time and money and ensure that you’re not doing too much. A couple of products I’ve been loving lately areThe Dualist Balancing Oil-SerumandClarins Multi-Active moisturizer.

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PHOTO: Lauren Valenti

MUST-TRY TREATMENT

Mario Badescu European Facial

It doesn’t get more classic or wallet-friendly thanMario Badescu’s no-frills European facial at their salon in New York City. For \\$65 (truly a price to marvel at in today’s facial landscape), you get an hour-long deep cleansing treatment, including detoxing steam therapy, a de-puffing face massage, and a combination of customized masks. It’s alsoMartha Stewart-approved! Need I say more?