There are so many wonderful French Pharmacy Products to choose from, but we have narrowed our selection down to these cult products that should be in your beauty cabinet
Best French Pharmacy Products by Category
- Best Cleanser – Bioderma sensibio H20 Micellar water
- Best Sun Protection : La Roche Posay – Anthelios UVMUNE 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+
- Best Thermal Spray : Avène Eau Thermale Spring Water spray
- Best Body Oil : Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse
- Best Multi-Purpose SkinCare Product : Embryolisse Lait-crème concentré.
- Best Toning and Setting Spray : Caudalie Beauty Elixir
- Best Dry Shampoo : Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk
- Best French Pharmacy Multi-Tasker : Homeoplasmine
- Best Lip Balm : Nuxe Rêve de Miel Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm
- Best French Pharmacy Skin Repair Cream : Avène Cicalfate Restorative Skin Cream
1: Bioderma sensibio H20 Micellar water.
It’s apparently the not-so-secret product of a number of make-up artists and French muses. Not only does it remove all traces of make-up, it also cleanses the skin, ridding it of dirt and pollution without stripping it of its natural oils. This means it’s suitable for all skin types, including dry and sensitive skin, and is free from harsh chemicals, ensuring it won’t irritate the skin. You can use it as the first step in your skincare routine morning and evening.
2: La Roche Posay – Anthelios UVMUNE 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+.
When it comes to sun care, it can be hard to find the right product for you. Until you come across La Roche Posay’s Anthelios UVMUNE 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+, which seems to do it all. It has a non-greasy, non-sticky formula that doesn’t leave white marks. It offers broad UVA/UVB protection and has been specially designed for sensitive skin.
It’s water and sweat resistant (it lasts up to 80 minutes underwater), which means you don’t have to worry about taking it off with your dip in the pool (although it’s always a good idea to reapply sun cream regularly).
3.Avène Eau Thermale Spring Water spray.
Chances are you’ve heard of Avène, because it’s one of France’s best-known beauty brands, both at home and abroad. And while it offers a host of products that could have made this list, the Eau Thermale spray stands out.
It comes directly from the natural springs of Avène in France, which means that the water is rich in minerals. As a result, it not only refreshes and moisturises the skin, but is also known to reduce skin irritation, redness, inflammation and even sunburn.
4.Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse.
Probably the most divine-smelling product on this list is Huile Prodigieuse by Nuxe. A favourite of French women here in France, mainly because it smells so good, but also because this dry oil does everything.
It’s made from a blend of plant oils and vitamin E that nourish and hydrate the skin, but you can also use it on your hair to add shine and reduce frizz.
There’s even Huile Prodigieuse Or by Nuxe, which is a golden version of the classic oil and perfect for adding a touch of shimmer in summer.
5.Embryolisse Lait-crème concentré.
Another multi-tasking hero in your beauty bag should be Embryolisse’s Lait-Crème Concentré. It can be used as a primer, moisturiser, make-up remover and even as a moisturising mask if you apply a thick layer.
So it really is a one product that does it all and contains no parabens or sulphates, making it suitable for sensitive skin.
6.Caudalie Beauty Elixir.
This is another product that’s known for its scent, which is more floral than Nuxe’s Huile prodigieuse but nonetheless enchanting. It’s a spray that can be used as a toner to tighten pores, but also as a setting spray for make-up or as a midday refresher for a little boost (the smell alone will help you get over that early afternoon slump).
It’s made from distilled plant water and essential oils and the drops of essential oil form a little layer on the surface. This is perfectly normal and simply means that before using it, you need to shake it well.
7.Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk.
Not only does this gentle dry shampoo do what it’s supposed to do by refreshing your hair between washes, it also gives you that perfect French look !
Now you know how French women get their hair so tousled and voluminous so effortlessly and to use like your favourite French muse, spray evenly onto the roots, wait two minutes, then brush through to distribute the product.
8.Best French Pharmacy Multi-Tasker : Homeoplasmine.
It’s a bit like Vaseline’s French cousin, and like all French pharmaceutical products, it seems you can use it for just about anything (which explains why it’s in every French household). Say you’ve got a painful sunburn or an itchy mosquito bite? Put a little homeoplasmine on it to relieve the itching and redness and help the skin heal. Or maybe you’ve blown your nose too often and now have flaky skin. Put on some homeoplasmine to soothe and protect the delicate skin in this area.
But it’s also an excellent beauty product and an amazing lip balm that prevents and heals cracked and chapped lips. It can also be used as a primer to soothe dry areas of skin before applying make-up, or as an illuminator on your cheeks, bow of the lips and eyelids!
9.Nuxe Rêve de Miel Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm.
Speaking of soothing chapped and flaky lips, Nuxe’s ultra-nourishing Rêve de Miel lip balm has a rich texture that stays on the lips and forms a protective barrier while repairing the lips. It also has a delicious honey scent and works well as a primer before applying lipstick to ensure it stays put all day, or as an intensive overnight lip mask if you apply a thick layer before going to bed.
10.Avène Cicalfate Restorative Skin Cream.
Avène is so popular in France that it’s not surprising that another of the brand’s products should feature on this list. And if it was difficult to choose between all the brand’s products, the Cicalfate skin repair cream more than deserves this spot.
Again, this is a multi-purpose cream that repairs and protects damaged skin and skin irritations, such as cuts and burns, and is even prescribed after minor dermatological procedures to massage into the wound to prevent scarring. It is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and eczema-prone skin.
