Best French Beauty Products
These Are the Best French Beauty Products, According to French People
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You probably know a thing or two about French beauty, but if the closest you get to being a Francophile is crossing your fingers and hoping your pronounce "micellar" the right way, you might want to leave true authority to the natives. We asked two influencers based in the City of Light to recommend the ultimate starter set for a wannabe Parisian. Keep reading to see their picks du jour — or any day.
Who? Aude-Julie Alingue, Paris-based influencer and fashion designer
Uriage Bariésun SPF 50+
"Even though I have a deeper skin tone, I still need to apply sunscreen. It's an essential product from Summer to Winter. This Uriage Bariésun SPF 50+ ($24) is very light so it can easily go underneath your makeup." — Alingue
Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm
"I have hypersensitive skin that gets easily irritated. This Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Balm ($33) is very calming, and it's perfect to use anywhere on the face or body. It's a great moisturizer for those who have dry skin." — Alingue
Who? Ellie Delphine, Paris-based influencer
Embryollisse Lait Creme Concentre
"Without a second's hesitation, I would say that the number one French beauty product is Embryollisse Lait Creme Concentre ($16). I think just about every French woman and man uses it — even my boyfriend has a tube in his bathroom. It makes your skin very soft, and it's a great base for makeup." — Delphine
Bioderma Sensibio
"Bioderma Sensibio ($10) comes in many different sizes, so I always take them with me during getaways and long weekends. This is the first step in my cleansing routine. It removes dirt and makeup very efficiently." — Delphine
