French pharmacy Essentials to Add to Your Beauty Shelf
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The French have always been ahead of the skincare and beauty curve. Over the years, humble products in local French pharmacies have garnered cult-status, becoming skincare favourites across the world. To get your skincare game up to scratch, we have handpicked 8 of the Best French pharmacy essentials:
Best French Pharmacy Products 2021
Bioderma Sensibio H2O
Bioderma Sensibio H2O is a cult favourite, with a bottle reportedly sold every 6 seconds worldwide. The top-rated micellar water cleanser is a favourite amongst dermatologists and beauty gurus, with its gentle solution that cleanses impurities and removes make-up, all whilst maintaining the skin’s natural barrier.
bioderma, sensibio h20 ($30)
Avène Eau Thermale Spring Water Spray
Beloved French brand Avène uses Thermale Spring Water as a key ingredient throughout its product range. The ideal setting spray, Avène Eau Thermale Spring Water Spray is a make-up artist staple. It is also renowned for its unique properties and ability to calm and soothe sensitive skin.
avene, Thermal Spring Water ($26)
Vichy Purete Thermale Cleansing Gel
Vichy has been a long-time favourite amongst global skincare gurus. Vichy Purete Thermale is a luxurious cleansing gel formulated with Moringa seed extract that gently cleanses, removing pollution particles to leave skin feeling fresh and clean.
vichy, Purete Thermale Cleansing Gel ($22)
Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum
Caudalie is a brand known for utilising potent grape extracts in their luxurious skincare products. Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum is an award-winning, oil-free serum known to improve skin tone, reduce the appearance of dark spots and boost overall radiance.
caudalie, Vinoperfect Radiance Serum Complexion Correcting ($100)
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse is an iconic beauty product popular amongst models, make-up artists and celebrities. This luxurious multi-purpose dry oil, composed of precious botanical oils, protects the skins against over 90% of free radicals, reduces the appearance of stretch marks and improves hair suppleness and shine.
nuxe, Huile Prodigieuse Dry Oil ($43)
La Roche-Posay Sunscreen
As every beauty blogger will tell you, sunscreen is the most crucial part of your skincare routine. La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 is a fan favourite that is lightweight, fragrance-free, ultra-protective and non-comedogenic, so it protects your skin without clogging pores.
La Roche-Posay, ANTHELIOS INVISIBLE FLUID
FACIAL SUNSCREEN SPF50+ ($30)
Embryolisse Lait Crème Concentre
Embryolisse Lait Crème Concentre is another French pharmacy classic that has been around since the 1950s. This crème has a deluxe formula, rich in fatty acids and vitamins, which leaves the skin feeling plump, supple and glowing. It is suitable for all skin types and is a multi-purpose product, perfect as both moisturiser and primer.
Embryolisse, Lait-Crème Concentré Moisturiser ($38)
Klorane Dry Shampoo
Klorane dry shampoos have been refreshing and restoring hair since 1971. The range, which aims to rejuvenate hair between washes, includes Classic Oat Milk with a gentle formula suitable for all hair types, Nettle to help absorb excess sebum, and Aquatic Mint to detoxify, refresh and clarify hair and scalp.
Klorane, Oat Milk Dry Shampoo ($15)
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Author Bio:
Jennifer Palframan
Jen is a South Africa born, Sydney-based lifestyle writer and blogger. She is a long-time word lover and storyteller—passionate about travel, tech, fashion, and food.
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