Clarins brought a dose of French beauty and style to Austin during Formula 1 weekend with an exclusive golden hour event at the Waller Creek Boathouse on October 18. More than 300 guests attended the waterfront celebration, including actors Ashley Greene, Levi McConaughey, Olivia Jade, Theo Rossi, Mason Gooding, Jesse Metcalfe and Billy Magnussen.
Levi McConaughey attends Clarins’ V Magazine Golden Hour Celebration During F1 Weekend in Austin, TX at Waller Creek Boathouse on October 18, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Clarins USA)
Ashley Greene attends Clarins’ V Magazine Golden Hour Celebration During F1 Weekend in Austin, TX at Waller Creek Boathouse on October 18, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Clarins USA)
Olivia Jade attends Clarins’ V Magazine Golden Hour Celebration During F1 Weekend in Austin, TX at Waller Creek Boathouse on October 18, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Clarins USA)
Theo Rossi attends Clarins’ V Magazine Golden Hour Celebration During F1 Weekend in Austin, TX at Waller Creek Boathouse on October 18, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Clarins USA)
Billy Magnussen and Erica Firestone attends Clarins’ V Magazine Golden Hour Celebration During F1 Weekend in Austin, TX at Waller Creek Boathouse on October 18, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Clarins USA)
Chris Harrison and Lauren Zuma attends Clarins’ V Magazine Golden Hour Celebration During F1 Weekend in Austin, TX at Waller Creek Boathouse on October 18, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Clarins USA)
Jesse Metcalfe attends Clarins’ V Magazine Golden Hour Celebration During F1 Weekend in Austin, TX at Waller Creek Boathouse on October 18, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Clarins USA)
Oyin Edogi attends Clarins’ V Magazine Golden Hour Celebration During F1 Weekend in Austin, TX at Waller Creek Boathouse on October 18, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Clarins USA)
Carmen Montero Mundt and Rebecca Donaldson attends Clarins’ V Magazine Golden Hour Celebration During F1 Weekend in Austin, TX at Waller Creek Boathouse on October 18, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Clarins USA)
Kaity Biggar and Zach Shallcross attends Clarins’ V Magazine Golden Hour Celebration During F1 Weekend in Austin, TX at Waller Creek Boathouse on October 18, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Clarins USA)
Amber Diamond attends Clarins’ V Magazine Golden Hour Celebration During F1 Weekend in Austin, TX at Waller Creek Boathouse on October 18, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Clarins USA)
Golden hour cocktails and lakeside views
At the center of the celebration were two of Clarins’ best-known skincare products: Double Serum, its signature anti-aging treatment made with 21 plant extracts, and Total Eye Lift, a botanical-powered eye cream.
Programming included a sunset cocktail hour — a subtle nod to Double Serum’s amber hue — along with retro-style boat rides on Lady Bird Lake. The setting paired Austin’s natural landscape with elevated, Parisian-inspired design touches.
Drinks were provided by Swig, the fast-growing Utah soda brand known for its mix-in creations, and French Bloom, a non-alcoholic sparkling wine that recently became Formula 1’s official alcohol-free wine partner.
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Paul Khoury and Ashley Greene. (Photo courtesy of Clarins)
Carmen Montero Mundt, Rebecca Donaldson and Hannah St. John. (Photo courtesy of Clarins)
Jena Sims. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Clarins USA)
Nicole Williams English. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Clarins USA)
Tomar Thomas and Melissa Reidhead. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Clarins USA)
Clarins in Austin
Founded in 1954, Clarins is family-owned and operates in over 150 countries. The brand became a Certified B Corporation in 2025 and supports environmental and social impact programs worldwide.
Timed with one of Austin’s busiest weekends, the lakeside event blended Clarins’ commitment to skincare and sustainability with a moment of golden hour calm in the middle of the city’s Grand Prix energy.
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