7 Summer Beauty Essentials Worthy of Wearing to the French Open

Embryolisse’s Lait-Crème Concentré is one of my favorite French pharmacy products. The multipurpose, six-in-one formula can be used as a moisturizer, a makeup primer, a skin-soothing mask, a post-sun treatment, an after-shave product, and even a cleansing emulsion in a pinch.

Even though it lays beautifully under makeup, I tend to use it as a moisturizer on fresh-faced, no-makeup days. Even without a drop of concealer or foundation, it makes my skin look smooth, plump, and hydrated. I would be the perfect base for a au naturel courtside look.

Whenever I’m in Europe, I stock up on sunscreen formulas that aren’t available in the U.S. However, there are a select few Americanized SPFs that I’d consider good enough to bring with me, and La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios UV Air Daily Supercharged Serum Sunscreen is one of them. It has a light-as-air, serum-like texture that sinks into the skin and delivers broad-spectrum SPF 50 as well as skin-quenching hydration. Thanks to potent antioxidants, it also delivers 16-hour anti-pollution protection. I can layer it again and again without pilling, smudging, or a ghostly white cast.

I envision my French Open look as fresh, radiant, and natural, so while I won’t use traditional concealer or foundation, I will indulge in a few of this Glow Drops. They feature a non-sticky, hydrating base with pearlescent particles suspended throughout. Translation? It gives me an instant glow boost. The extra antioxidant boost from vitamin C is the cherry on top.

Lately, I’ve been all about the no-mascara look, opting for a pop of blush and a juicy lip product instead. When it comes to the former, I can’t get enough of Violette_FR’s new Plume Blush. The featherlight formula blends like a cream and diffuses like a powder, for the prettiest, most divine flush of color.

I can’t mention a juicy lip oil without thinking of this Clarins pick. The hydrating formula bursts onto the lips, delivering sheer color with high-gloss shine.

Nuxe’s Huile Prodigieuse Shimmering Dry Oil is an icon. I love the original (it’s hydrating, lightweight, non-greasy, and smells divine), but when I’m out in the sun, I opt for the shimmering version. It gives my limbs a stunning golden iridescence.

Last but not least, I’ll need something to refresh my skin and cool me down when the UV index is high. For that, I can’t think of a better product than Avène’s iconic Thermal Spring Water. It’s hydrating, mineral-rich, and lightweight enough not to disturb makeup or sunscreen. It’s the final step in creating my hypothetical low-effort, yet high-impact courtside aesthetic.