Ageless Beauty the French Way is not just another French lifestyle book. While I thoroughly enjoy most of those books out there, this one gives me what I actually want: How to care for myself the way the French do in an accessible way to me. After introducing all of these wonderful skin, hair, and body care tips, von Mueffling shares with you places she recommends (mostly in NYC) and in most cases gives suggestions on how to care for yourself at home if you don't have access or don't want to go to someone else. I loved the interviews with her mom and grandmother to see both how times have changed and what wisdom I can gain from what they have to say. As someone who does't have a role model like that to turn to, this book is invaluable. She also offers suggestions for how to care for yourself in all stages of life so this book truly appeals to everyone.

This book can appeal to women of all ages . It is a sensible reference guide to taking care of our skin, make up use and making the most of ourselves through good health care. it is written by three women who have been in the beauty industry for years . I think this would be a great gift for young women to learn how to better care for their skin. This is not a usual American book about "looking younger" as the media pressures women to only focus on. This is a sensible guide to washing your face correctly (twice!) , using toners , moisturizers and helping yourself age by improving your self care to be your best self. Many of the suggestions are what European women have been doing for years and easy to work into our daily routine. I highly recommend this book. Cross posted on Good reads and Amazon. Thank you for the ARC which did not influence my review. I will be buying a hard copy to keep for future reference.

The author, Clémence von Mueffling, begins the book by mentioning that her mother and grandmother were beauty editors at French Vogue. When Clémence was young, she would count the days until Christmas because her mom would receive boxes overflowing with the latest fragrances, creams and makeup products. As someone who subscribes to a beauty box in the mail with fun things to try, I can honestly understand that feeling.

This book has been organized into three age groups: Jeunesse (youth) ages 20-35, Plénitude (abundance) ages 35-55, and Maturité (mature) age 55 and over. The author sates that it’s good to begin at a young age, and and since your needs change with time, it’s a good idea to reconsider what you use as you get older. Each subject is organized by chapter and the age group recommendations are clearly marked, so it’s easy to find what you are looking for . The book covers a lot of territory: from facial massages to manicures, makeup; diet and lotion tips and products the author favors, it is stuffed full of information.

This book will benefit anyone looking for information on how to look your best at any age.

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publisher synopsis: "A magical guide.” ―Aerin Lauder, style and image director for the Estée Lauder Companies

From three generations of French beauty experts, Ageless Beauty the French Way is the ultimate book of tips, products, practices and French beauty secrets in ten categories such as Hair, Skin, Makeup, Sleep, and Perfume.

While many women are passionate about the best skin care lines, hair treatments, and beauty practices, Clémence von Mueffling has that passion in her DNA. Both her mother and grandmother were beauty editors for French Vogue, and Clémence proudly continues their legacy in Ageless Beauty the French Way, a luxurious, entertaining, unparalleled guide to every French beauty secret for women from all walks of life. Learn the most effective ways to let your natural beauty shine through; that double-cleansing your face is the only way to go; that there is more to choosing the perfect perfume than you ever imagined; and that a simple, nightly facial massage is the ultimate secret to an ageless, glamorous, youthful face.

Weaving wisdom from all three women with insiders tips from top beauty experts, Clémence shares both timeless and age-specific information in three categories―Jeunesse (15-35), Plénitude (35-55), and Maturité (55+)―creating a wonderful guide that any woman can cherish throughout her life, and pass down to her daughter through the years.


A wonderful guide from three generations of influential women in the beauty industry! An amazing guide to beauty and self. This book is full of useful information as well as very personable. You feel like you are speaking with the author, hearing her story, in person.

I received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.

An interesting look at beauty and skin care. Makes me want to rush out and buy all the potions they talk about. I wish there would have been more economical options listed.

Excellent conseils de beauté! This is an excellent reference book about the skin care. I wish to have access when I was younger. This is an excellent gift for any woman.

A quick, breezy read that offers some good, basic advice for taking care of your skin, hair, and body, by a beauty writer who is also the granddaughter of a French Vogue cover model and the daughter of a Vogue beauty editor. While the book tends heavily toward product recommendations and is a bit light on specifics, it does offer some advice you might not have heard before, such as the double-cleanse for the face and moisturizers to help quell breakouts. The way each regimen is organized by Jeunesse (ages 15-35), Plenitude (ages 35 - 55), and Maturite (over 55) makes it easy to find the tips that will work best for your age. Recommended for anyone who wants begin a better beauty regimen at any age.

Ageless Beauty, The French Way is full of practical information to help me look and feel my best as I grow older. With tips on facial and hear cleansing, the best moisturizers, the importance of posture and breathing, facial self massage, hydration, diet, and exercise, this book has something for women of all ages. As the author emphasizes it's not too early to start good habits and it's not too late to incorporate new tricks. I'm giving my daughter a copy of this book.
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I was really impressed with how much information is in this book. So much is covered including how to take care of your skin, your hair, dietary changes, exercise, sun protection, makeup, and so much more. The best part of the book is that it is not so much about wearing the right makeup to try to look younger, but about being comfortable and happy with who you are now and enjoying life and celebrating the way you look. There are lots of great makeup tips, product recommendations, and just plain old good advice on how to look your best. It is a great book.

A great book for all ages, written by three generations of a family who were prominent over the years in the French and New York beauty/fashion industry. I found the book to be a very interesting read with some great beauty and health tips for all. They cover the industry of fashion, their experiences and the changes over the years, suggestions on changing routines and styles as one gets older,

Some books about beauty are really only treatises about the continual pursuit of youth, or the folly associated with the pretense of youth. This book makes it clear from the outset that ‘beauty’ is about being one’s best self, whatever that entails for you. And then spends chapters explaining how to attain one’s best self through lifestyle, body/skin care and yes, even modest application of make-up. But the cosmetics discussion is the least of the book and in contrast to similarly titled books, there aren’t pages of directions about how to apply products to cover up lines and wrinkles. The book is most like spending time with a really wise friend filled with good information. Some you may have heard before and some needs repeating. Most you will find helpful, if not immediately, then soon. I know I did. The info is divided into three broad categories of age or time of life, so you can read up and become the wise woman among your friends and family after reading this book. I received my copy from the publisher through NetGalley and am very appreciative.