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European Pharmacy Skincare I Found Studying Abroad in Spain

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The skincare gems I discovered in Spanish pharmacies while studying abroad in Madrid. From cult Spanish SPFs to the viral French pharmacy classics that cost a fraction of the US price here. The European farmacia finds actually worth bringing home.
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Spanish Farmacia Gems (My Madrid Finds)

These are the Spanish pharmacy products you won't find on every skincare list. Discovered while studying abroad in Madrid, this section is all about the cult Spanish farmacia brands like ISDIN, Heliocare, Martiderm, and Sesderma, famous for their inc...

 
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The Spanish SPF everyone obsesses over. Weightless, sinks in instantly, and sits perfectly under makeup. The cult sunscreen of Spain.
Fusion Water MAGIC - ISDIN
 
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An oil free SPF 50 with a matte finish, perfect for oily and combo skin. Another Spanish sun care hero.
Heliocare 360 Oil-Free Gel SPF50 50ml
 
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The viral single dose ampoules for an instant glow. So popular in Spanish pharmacies and the prettiest little vials
Martiderm Photo Age 2ml 30 Ampoules
 
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Affordable Spanish vitamin C for brightening and glow. A farmacia staple.
C-VIT Liposomal Serum | SESDERMA
 
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The budget Spanish SPF that went viral as a La Roche-Posay dupe. Proof you don't need to spend a lot abroad.
Babaria Aloe Vera Facial Sun Cream SPF 50+ 75ml
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European Pharmacy Classics (Cheaper Here Than Home)

The viral French and European pharmacy staples that fill Spanish farmacia shelves, usually for a fraction of the US price. This section covers the cult classics every skincare lover knows, from Bioderma micellar water and La Roche-Posay Cicaplast to ...

 
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The gold standard micellar water that lifts off makeup and sunscreen without stripping. A French invention and a European bathroom essential
Sensibio H2O Micellar Water | Cleansing, make-up ... - Bioderma
 
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The barrier repair balm that's gone viral over and over, so popular there are usually only a tube or two left on the shelf. Heals everything
Cicaplast Balm B5+ | Soothing Therapeutic Balm for Dry Skin Irritations
 
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The soothing mist for redness and irritation. Such a calming, classic European staple.
Avène Thermal Spring Water
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The viral glow mist that wakes up your skin. A fraction of the cost in Spain compared to the US.
Beauty Elixir Hydrating Face Mist | CAUDALIE®
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The iconic French multi use dry oil for face, body, and hair. Smells incredible and gives the prettiest glow.
Huile Prodigieuse® - Multifunctional dry oil for face, body ... - NUXE
 
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The makeup artist favorite moisturizer and primer in one. A cult European classic.
Lait-Crème Concentré - #1 Moisturizer - Embryolisse USA
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The cult French ointment powered by a gentle form of vitamin A, loved as an affordable retinol alternative
A313 Vitamin A Pommade Ointment 200000 IU
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The thick honey lip balm everyone swears by for dry lips. The ultimate European nighttime lip treatment.
Honey Lip Balm - NUXE