Your definitive guide to the best in French pharmacy skin care
By Arielle Tsoukatos
Marie Claire marie claire & InStyle Senior Digital Beauty And Lifestyle Editor / July 31 2019
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By Arielle Tsoukatos
Marie Claire marie claire & InStyle Senior Digital Beauty And Lifestyle Editor / July 31 2019
Whether it's their artfully undone curtain bangs or muted red lipstick – when it comes to beauty, French girls simply have that undefinable je ne sais quoi.
But, what makes a Parisian It-girl so effortlessly chic? It's their nation's simple 'skin care first, makeup second' philosophy that is at the heart of France's world-class beauty industry.
Without a doubt, our favourite exports from the birthplace of CHANEL and triple creme brie are so good that once you try them - you'll never use anything else. We're talking about French pharmacy beauty products, of course.
Thankfully, you don't need to book a plane ticket in order to shop like a Parisian. Here, we bring you the cult French beauty products beloved by women around the world...
1. The moisturiser
2. The micellar water
3. The all-in-one face mist
4. The multi-purpose dry oil
5. The exfoliant
7. The cleanser
8. The dry shampoo
9. The fragrance
10. The hand cream
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What are your favourite French pharmacy buys? Let us know in the comments below.
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Arielle is marie claire and InStyle's Senior Digital Beauty & Lifestyle Editor. Her work has taken her to lunch with Kim Cattrall, backstage with Shanina Shaik and on the red carpet with Margot Robbie. You can find her words on InStyle, marie claire and Women's Health.