Why I Always Visit a French Pharmacy + My French Beauty Faves
It’s no secret that I love to shop – and for any beauty or skincare enthusiast, a trip to France just isn’t complete without a visit to the renowned French pharmacies.
Forget everything you know about pharmacies at home, these charming apothecaries are treasure troves of skincare and beauty gems loved by Parisians and beauty aficionados worldwide.
But with so many incredible products, where do you start? Let me run you through my must-buy products when I’m in France, French brands you should keep an eye out for and which French pharmacies you should put on your must-visit list.
Not visiting Paris anytime soon? Don’t worry! Almost all of these items you can purchase from the comfort of home xx
My Favourite French Pharmacies
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·CityPharma
26 rue du Four
75006 Paris
France
Whilst it may not look like much from the outside, Citypharma is one of Paris’s most beloved pharmacies. Here you’ll find an incredible array of products at discounted prices – but you’ll also find crowds. Enjoy a more leisurely shopping experience by shopping earlier in the day. It seems locals and tourists love a sleep in!
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·Pharmacie Monge
1 Place Monge
75005 Paris
Located right near the Latin Quarter with its charming cobblestone streets, Pharmacie Monge offers an impressive selection of French pharmacy brands and multilingual staff to assist international shoppers.
My Favourite French Beauty Brands
Whilst there are so many brands to choose from, here are some I always stock up on before returning home to Australia:
· Avène
One of the most popular French Beauty brands, Avène focuses on soothing and healing sensitive skin, using the scientifically proven benefits of Avène Thermal Spring Water. Their Thermal Spring Water Spray is a cult favourite for its soothing, calming properties.
· La Roche Posay
Recommended by dermatologists worldwide, La Roche-Posay offers a wide range of products catering to various skin conditions. Their Anthelios sunscreen is loved worldwide for its broad-spectrum protection and lightweight texture.
· Nuxe
Want to add a little French elegance to your beauty routine? Nuxe offers natural ingredients and luxurious textures and their Huile Prodigieuse multipurpose dry oil is seriously worth the hype.
· Vichy
Combining the benefits of volcanic water and dermatologically tested ingredients, Vichy’s products are designed to strengthen and hydrate the skin. Their Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid is a beauty blogger fave for good reason!
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