11 of the best cult French beauty buys

Micellar water is becoming more and more popular, but Bioderma Sensibio micellar water is the product that started it all – and it’s still one of the top sellers in the category, with an avid fan base that raves about how quickly and easily it removes makeup and cleanses skin.

Did you know that this iconic Bourjois Blush has been around since 1881? Our members can’t sing its praises enough (you can read their reviews here), with the shade Rose D'Or being a firm favourite.

The multi-tasking wonder that is Huile Prodigieuse works to intensely nourish and repair skin, target stretch marks and care for your hair. It’s no wonder women the world over keep stocking up on it.

One of the most covetable perfumes out there, this floral and feminine fragrance is essentially luxury in a bottle. And just to further prove Chanel No 5’s cult status, more iterations of the popular scent have been released; the newest, Chanel No 5 L’Eau being fronted by model Lily-Rose Depp.

What makes this sunscreen so special? Fans love how lightweight it feels on their skin and the fact that it doesn’t leave a white cast on their face. Another bonus of La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Ultra Light? It’s been formulated for sensitive skin, so it won’t cause any irritations either.

Launched only a few years ago, this anti-ageing serum from Lancôme has fast become a staple in the beauty cupboard of thousands. Why? Well, if this Beauty Crew member’s review is anything to go by, we can see why: “With that silky finish you feel your skin gets younger, smoother and lighter. Your face gets smiley, more breathable and cleaner.”

Almost every single woman has heard about this famous eye brightener. And every single one who has tried it can vouch for how well it works to hide those telltale signs of fatigue. We’d go so far as to say the YSL Touche Éclat sparked the boom of under-eye brightening concealers.

Yes, there is such a thing as cult dry shampoo, and this one has most definitely earned its status. This trusted dry shampoo manages to absorb any excess oil without weighing down hair or leaving any heavy scents, making it the go-to for women all over the globe.

What is it that separates L’Oréal Elnett Hairspray from the rest? According to one of our members, “My hair never gets that crunchy residue no matter how much I spray it yet still holds styles. I can brush my hair right through this without it getting stuck in the comb so it's great if I want to achieve water waves/ brushed out curls.”

While these tiny balls of colour are certainly very pretty to look at, it’s what they actually do for your complexion that has made this French beauty product a must-have. Featuring light-creating polymers and a mix of colour correcting shades, a swish of the pearls and light dusting of the Meteorite powder helps give skin a radiant, luminous finish. Sounds pretty good to us.

It lengthens, it thickens, it curls, it defines – it’s the mascara that does it all. And our members swear by it, so much so that a few have mentioned in their reviews of the Diorshow Mascara that they’ve been repurchasing it for years.