You Need These Favorite French Pharmacy Products For Your Skincare Routine

Leave your makeup wipes behind. Once you try micellar water, you’ll never go back. Bioderma (which is French, of course) was the original brand to popularize the micellar water trend and is super accessible now. You can pretty much find it at any drugstore these days at an affordable price point. It’s a great first step for all skin types.

If you have oily skin, this French skincare brand has the product made just for you. Most of us need something extra after using a product like micellar water, especially if we wear makeup. And this product effectively cleanses oily skin types with French spring water without stripping it, like many cleansers might. And you can get it for just $20.

If you have dry or very sensitive skin, on the other hand, this cleanser is perfect for you. Avène is known for making very gentle products, but this one, in particular, is formulated to work with even the most sensitive skin types. So whether you’re dealing with dryness, redness, or general sensitivity, this is the product for you. And while it’s a little pricier than the other cleansers, the 5 star average tells me it’s probably worth it.

If you’re looking for an ultra-hydrating moisturizer that isn’t going to make your skin look greasy, you can now end your search. This moisturizer from Embryolisse is a cult favorite for this reason. Whether it’s morning, night, or a mid-day application, this is the moisturizer for the job. 

If your skin breaks out with even a little bit of fragrance, this La Roche-Posay moisturizer will be your new go-to. While Embryolisse does have a subtle scent, though not overpowering enough to irritate most skin types, this La Roche Posay moisturizer meant for sensitive skin has everything it needs to protect your skin’s barrier and nothing it doesn’t. 

For an easy way to soothe your skin midday, try the Caudalíe grape water mist. It’s made with 100% grape water, which is moisturizing and has an antioxidant that’s great for your skin. Plus, it’s easy to just spritz on while you’re out and about. 

Everyone should be wearing sunscreen. It’s the best anti-aging product there is on the market. Investing in one that has a great texture you won’t mind applying is the perfect way to ensure you’ll actually do this very important skincare step. 

But because we all forget our sunscreen application from time to time, you may want to have this cult favorite product from Biafine in your medicine cabinet just in case. It’s meant to soothe first and second degree burns, including sunburns, so when your skin needs extra TLC after an accident this will be your best friend. 

You’d be hard-pressed to find any great drugstore body oils in the U.S., but because it’s such a common part of a French woman’s skincare routine, French pharmacies actually carry many body oils, including this fan favorite from Nuxe. And because it’s multi-purpose, you can use it on your hair and face as well. No need to keep this goodness to just one area!

We can’t leave the lips out of the equation, can we? This lip balm from Caudalíe is a great option if you want to try a lip balm from a French pharmacy for a change. It uses grape polyphenols and apricot oil to repair and moisturize.

Who doesn’t want a hand cream to match their lip balm? Caudalíe makes theirs with grape seed and avocado oil. With the colder months coming up, it’s definitely worth a shot.

This might technically be a hair product, but when you get right down to it, hair care is skincare. Your scalp is skin! Keeping your scalp healthy is crucial to having the rest of your hair look healthy too. So the next time you run out of dry shampoo, try this French girl favorite that’s made with oat milk to help hydrate the scalp for a change.