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Things I Will Always Get From the French Pharmacy
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items Make sure you take your passport because if you spend over a certain amount, you can ask for a VAT form to get some $ back.
Know what you need; it’s easy to overspend.
Go early! The salespeople are very nice & knowledgeable.
This is a no-brainer as far as I am concerned. I just get the regular kind, not the sensitive skin formula. It also doesn’t make my face dry out or flare up.
Micellar waters for sensitive, oily or dry skin
I get a little excited when I think about this mask! It’s so satisfying to get all the crap out of your pores! This mask is no short of amazing. Just try it. I dare you.
Instant Detox Mask | CAUDALIE®
I almost cried when I discovered this & wondered why I hadn’t tried it before. This hand cream is life changing. You don’t need a lot. It protects my hands so well and my hands are DRY. I live in Iowa. I work in a job where my hands are wet a lot...
Cicaplast Hand Cream for Dry Hands & Damaged Hands
Just like the hand cream with the same name. (review included) I love this lip balm for my chapped lips, ruin cold, Iowa winters! I will also use this as an overnight lip mask. Get this one too! I sometimes have a hard time finding it.
Cicaplast Lips Hydration Restore Lip Balm
Generally speaking, if this is sold in a set of 2, get it. It’s cheaper. That goes for “most” items. I like to do that. Plus, I’ll get 2 travel sized ones as well. I like to have a lot of these in different bags so I don’t have to carry just one arou...
Avène Thermal Spring Water
This body oil smells so good!! That’s the first thing. Second is the shimmer!! A little goes a long way, just remember that. Use all over body except for face.
Huile Prodigieuse® Or 100 ml
This stuff is great and so much cheaper in France. It’s like $20 at Sephora in the US alone!! I always have a travel sized and a full sized one.
Plant-Based Dry Shampoo for Your Hair
Gentle and makes my face feel clean without stripping it of essential oils. A must have!!
Vinoclean Gentle Cleansing Almond Milk | CAUDALIE®
This stuff is very strong. I use it once a week but I could use it twice if I wanted to. I also use it once my next and the back of my hands. You DO NOT use this product every day. I’m not certain, but I think sometimes this is kept behind the counte...
A313 Vitamin A Pommade 200.000 UI
Stock up and don’t leave without at least 2 of these. You’ll thank me later. I promise you.
Lait-Crème Concentré - Daily Face and Body Cream - Embryolisse
This lip balm is nourishing and feels ah-mazeing on! Helps with chapped lips! I love it! I love this whole line (can’t you tell?)
Small enough to fit into your purse or pocket. You can also use it as a night mask.
Honey Lip Balm