Your Definitive Guide To The Best In French Pharmacy Skincare

*Adds to cart immediately* - by Arielle Tsoukatos

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 skincare first, make-up 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 skincare 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 skincare products beloved by women around the world...

1. The moisturiser

Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentré ($35; at adorebeauty.com.au)

2. The micellar water

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution (from $12; at priceline.com.au)

3. The all-in-one face mist

Caudalie Beauty Elixer ($24; at sephora.com.au)

4. The multi-purpose dry oil

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil ($43; adorebeauty.com.au)

5. The exfoliant

Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 ($91; at biologiquerecherche.com.au)

6. The serum

La Roche-PosayHyalu B5 Hyaluronic Serum Anti-Wrinkle Concentrate ($70; at priceline.com.au)

7. The cleanser

Avene Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion ($32; at priceline.com.au)

8. The dry shampoo

Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk ($8; at priceline.com.au)

9. The fragrance

Editions De Parfums By Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose EDP ($350; at mecca.com.au)

10. The hand cream

L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream ($45; at au.loccitane.com)

Arielle Tsoukatos

Arielle is our Senior Digital Beauty & Lifestyle Editor. A few career highlights include; lunch with Kim Cattrall, interviewing Naomi Watts and swapping make-up tips with Margot Robbie on the red carpet. You can find her words on InStyle, marie claire and Women's Health.

6 issues for $35 -

Subscribe to marie claire

Subscribe Now

6 issues for $35 -

Magazine Subscription Offer