The Best French Pharmacy Beauty Finds

Sure, the Eiffel Tower will make your jaw drop, but have you ever stepped inside a French pharmacy? In the beauty world, it’s a known fact that Parisian drugstores are the holy grail of skincare and makeup finds. As the founder of Beauty Banter, I’ve tested and reviewed a solid amount of products—many of my favorites I discovered while visiting abroad.

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Since sharing my recommendations with my friends, I noticed that (most) everything they sell in France is actually available online. Today I’m bringing you the best of both worlds and sharing the top items you can order from the comfort of your couch.

Caudalie

Resveratrol Lift Hyaluronic Acid Eye Lifting Balm

Eye Balm

This eye balm is lightweight but moisturizing, and it doesn’t cause milia around my eye area. It plumps fine lines and acts as the perfect base to foundation/ under-eye concealer.

Klorane

Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk

Dry Shampoo

I’ve tried a lot of dry shampoos, and this one is my favorite — there, I said it. It absorbs an oily scalp while still allowing you to move your hands through your hair.

BioRecept

Neobio Elixir

Serum-moisturizer

It’s a serum-moisturizer that hydrates, plumps, lightly exfoliates (thanks to AHA), gently unclogs pores, and leaves the complexion bright and glowing.

Darphin

Stimulskin Plus Multi-Corrective Divine Serumask

Serum-mask

This serum-mask hybrid will make any tired, dull complexion look brighter, healthier, and more youthful.

Bioderma

Sensibio H2O

Micellar Cleansing Water

I use it as a makeup remover (essentially as a first cleanse); it removes everything, including waterproof mascara, without any sort of irritation or pulling of the skin.

Embryolisse

Lait-Creme Concentrate

Moisturizer

A makeup artist must-have, Embryolisse cream is gentle and packed with essential fatty acids and vitamins. It also acts as an ideal primer pre-makeup.

La Roche-Posay

Lipikar Daily Repair Moisturizing Lotion

Body Lotion

This lotion is so gentle and hydrating, you can even use it for hyper-sensitive skin or those prone to eczema.

Avene

Thermal Spring Water

Hydrating Mist

Keep yours next to your bed and mist before falling asleep and right when you wake up; it’s like an at-home mini spa experience.

Biologique Recherche

Lotion P50 Original 1970

Magic Toner

It’s true what they say about Lotion P50: it really is like a facial in a bottle, and no french beauty product list would be complete without this product.

Boiron

Homeoplasmine

Multipurpose Ointment

The French equivalent to Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream. It soothes, protects, and moisturizes the skin without the greasy aftermath of Aquaphor or Eight Hour.

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