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French skincare products are well-loved in France and around the world. This is because the products help improve skin with a gentle and more natural touch. One walk into a French parapharmacie and you will be hooked on some of the amazing products that are offered. While there are products for all skin types and budgets, we are focusing this article on the more higher-end products in French pharmacies. Yes, the price may be steep but trust us these products are worth the money!
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Here are some of our favorite high-end products in French pharmacies:
High-End French Skincare Products:
Ecological Compound – Sisley Paris
Sisley’s Ecological Compound both moisturizes and revitalizes your skin through its mix of plants such as rosemary, ginseng, Asiatica and more. Best part about it is that it helps to hydrate and tone your skin while also protecting it from environmental pollutants. It is used both in the morning and night after you have washed and dried your face!
- Cost: 115€

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Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream – Sisley Paris
Another favorite of ours by the Sisley brand is their incredible plumping and radiance cream. The Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream restores the skins natural bounce and strengthens the skin. It also smoothes the texture of the skin and improves a dulling complexion. Yes, all of that is in one product! Made with extracts from the flowers like hibiscus, black rose and the Alpine Rose, this product is great if you want to make your skin a brighter and stronger. After using it your skin will feel fresh and comfortable! You can use this in the morning and evening!
- Cost: 143€

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Prime Renewing Pack – Valmont
Who doesn’t love a good face mask! Valmont’s Prime Prenewing Pack will help tired skin look like it has enjoyed weeks of great sleep by smoothing the skin and tightening its pores all in one application! You can use this face mask daily by just using a thin layer once a day for only 3 to 5 mins or you can get a quick touch up by using a thick layer for 20 minutes. This facemask is perfect if you want more radiant looking skin!
- Cost: 198€

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Double Serum – Clarins
The Double Serum by Clarins is one of France’s most loved anti-aging treatments. It is filled with plant extracts that are perfect for firming skin and smoothing wrinkles like cocoa, turmeric and more. Known for reducing signs of aging this product is perfect for improving the tone of the skin while also enhancing its radiance!
- Cost: 86€

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Intral Sérum Apaisant – Darphin
This one of the most loved French skincare products in French pharmacies. The Darphin Intral Serum is the best product for people with sensitive and irritated skin. The product makes the skin stronger in order to help it minimize the effect of all types of skin irritants. Especially if you have increased redness in your skin this product will greatly reduce and repair the skin in order to create a more even complexion! It will also leave your skin feeling a lot more comfortable! You can use it in the morning and the evening.
- Cost: 59.90€ for a 30ml bottle and 79.90€ for a 50ml bottle

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Aromatic Cleansing Balm – Darphin
This cleansing balm has a honey-like texture that is meant to clear out impurities and makeup from the skin while also nourishing it. Made with essential oils, it is meant to give the skin a daily detox while also not irritating it or messing with the skins natural oils. It is especially good for dry skin that needs dehydration or as a daily cleanser.
- Cost: 37.90€

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Essential Oil Elixir – 8-Flower Nectar Oil – Darphin
This Elixir Oil is ideal for anyone who wants to bring more radiance and firmness to their skin. It is filled with ingredients and extracts like Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Rose, Lavender, Vitamine A, C and E and more! The product is also filled with antioxidants to help protect your skin from pollution! It is perfect if you are looking to tackle lines and wrinkles while also nourishing and smoothing your skin!
- Cost: 126€

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Where to Purchase High End French Skincare Products
Marionnaud
One of the best places to get access to many high-end French Skincare brands is at Marionnaud. They have stores all over Paris that carry high quality French skincare products from brands like Sisley, Chanel, Clinique and more! The great thing about Marionnaud is that they are the sole distributor of brands like Jefree Star cosmetics in France. They also have an amazing range of perfumes and skincare.
Make sure you download your INSIDR voucher before heading to a Marionnaud boutique so you can enjoy up to 27% discount off your purchases!
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