Bonjour Cool Girls, Planning to bring back some unique souvenirs from your trip to France? Skip the typical trinkets and head straight to the pharmacy near your hotel. This is where you’ll uncover the beauty secrets Parisian women swear by. Ditch the harsh, chemical-filled products that damage your skin, french pharmacies are stocked with dermatologist-recommended gems made from high-quality, gentle ingredients. As a local, I’m sharing my top 8 French pharmacy must-haves to help you glow like a true Parisian. Bon voyage !
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1. Rogé Cavaillès Almond Butter And Rose Shower Cream
I have no idea why no one talks about Rogé Cavaillès—it’s an iconic French brand, and the quality of their products is truly outstanding. As someone with naturally dry skin, I absolutely love their ultra-nourishing body cleansers. They offer delightful scents that are pleasant without being overpowering. My personal favorites are Green Almond and Almond Butter & Rose—highly recommend them!
2. Avene Cicalfate+ Absorbing Soothing Spray
If you like the cream version but find it a bit too heavy for an everyday use you will love the spray ! It’s my holy grail for sensitive skin! When it freaks out, this spray is the only thing that soothes and restore it. Plus, it’s a multi-tasking miracle worker: to dry wounds, irrations, skin rashes ! Seriously, who needs a whole medicine cabinet when you have this magic potion?
3. Svr Cicavit+ Lip Balm
I always felt like lip balms dried out my lips even more—that was before I started checking the ingredients! In fact, many lip balms contain drying ingredients, such as alcohol and fragrances. So, I embarked on a quest to find a simple lip balm that actually repairs my lips. I’ve been using this one for over a year now, and I’m absolutely hooked! Plus, the tube seems to last forever, which makes it even better.
4. SVR Topialyse Body Cream
I love SVR products, I have always had sensitive skin, and nowadays, many creams contain ingredients that are not clean, which often leads to allergies. If you are looking for a body cream that soothes irritation without being too heavy this is the one. It is perfect for summer—it provides a refreshing sensation and absorbs quite quickly. It truly is the ultimate all-in-one cream.
5. NUXE Shimmer Multi-Purpose Dry Oil
This gem is the holy grail of body shimmers. It’s perfect for summer—the dry oil formula feels light and non-greasy, while leaving a subtle, refreshing fragrance on the skin. Truly a must-have for glowing, summer-ready skin!
6. Vichy Dercos Anti-Dandruff Shampoo : My favorite French Pharmacy Find
This isn’t just another anti-dandruff shampoo – it actually works for me! My scalp feels so much healthier and my hair looks amazing. Finally found a product that lives up to its promises!
7. ROGER & GALLET Women’s Eau Red Ginger: My favorite French Pharmacy Fragrance
And yes, you’ll actually find eaux de parfum in a French pharmacy—it’s quite common, and they’re generally very affordable! If I were to recommend a scent for you to try, it would definitely be Gingembre Rouge by Roger & Gallet. It’s a gourmand, fruity fragrance perfect for summer, with notes of ginger, juicy mandarin, and sparkling pomegranate. Absolutely worth a sniff!
8. Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum Vitamin C
If you’re searching for an effective yet clean solution to tackle hyperpigmentation and acne scars, this serum is a must-have! Formulated with viniferine—an alternative to vitamin C it also brightens your overall complexion. Plus, like all Caudalie products, it has an absolutely divine scent!
