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A guide to accessing French & Swiss pharmacy products in the US
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items I recently moved back to the US from Geneva, Switzerland, which sits on the border of France. Here are some of my favorite products from my time in Europe, with locations to buy them in the US. These are items I use daily and some, like the La Roche ...
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Skin Care
Sunscreen
Dental care (Toothbrush and toothpaste)
Skin Care
These are products commonly found in French and Swiss pharmacies. Since incorpoating these products into my daily skincare routine, I have seen much improvement in my skin, getting fewer breakouts, dry patches, and irritation. As an allergy-prone per...
Amazing. Hydrating and gentle. I used this morning and night and my skin feels so soft and moisturized
Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm
Ditch petroleum jelly for this multi-use balm. Use on dry lips, cuticles, hands, feet, face. It is gentle and effective
SOS Repair Balm
I use this every day on my hands, which get extremely dry and painful. This has helped tremendously. My hands are soft and healed.
Atoderm Intensive Balm | cream for very dry skin prone to discomfort
No affiliate links for this one, but it has been the biggest game changer for my skin. It is a great daily moistrurizer prescribed by my dermatologist in Switzerland. Cleared my random breakouts and keeps my skin hydrated. Great for allergic-prone pe...
La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Iso-Biome
My dermatologist in Switzerland prescribed this as my new daily face wash, and it has worked wonders on my skin. No more random breakouts or dry patches. It is gentle but cleanses so well.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Foaming Gel Cleanser
I started using this when I noticed some fine lines around my eyes. Since using, I have seen a noticeable difference. My eyes are brighter, and my skin feels so much better
Anti-Aging Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Wrinkles - Caudalie
Smells so nice, and leaves my skin feeling moisturized and refreshed
Beauty Elixir Hydrating Face Mist | CAUDALIE®
This is different from other retinoids I have tried. It does not irritate my skin, and actually feels like my skin is moisturized after applying. My skin looks more even since starting this product. It can be found at most French pharmacies if you as...
A313 French Pharmacy Vitamin A Retinoid Cream
Refreshing without stripping the skin. My face feels so clean when I use this. This came highly reccomended by Swiss friends, and I am passing this reccomendation along!
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Face Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
Sunscreen
Such a great sunscreen for allergy-prone people! This sunscreen protects your skin without irritation or making the skin around your eyes red and sensitive.
SVR Cicavit SPF 50 Sunscreen 40 ml 3 Pack
Such a great sunscreen. Prescribed by my dermatologist in Switzerland. It rubs into the skin well, and provides great skin protection without irritation.
Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 60
Dental care (Toothbrush and toothpaste)
Swiss-made, and swiss-quality. These dental products are used and adored by the Swiss and are seen in the aisles of grocery stories and pharmacies. After trying them, I can't go back to US toothpaste. They are effective, high quality, and leave you f...
This toothpaste is life changing. I will never look at any other toothpaste the same again. Curaprox is true Swiss quality with clean ingredients and gentle and unique flavors. I never thought I would feel refreshed without a minty toothpaste but thi...
Curaprox Swiss Toothpaste
Soft bristle, good clean and comfortable to hold. These toothbrushes make my teeth feel so clean. They come in fun colors and are true Swiss quality
Curaprox Toothbrushes
Elmex is one of the most popular brands in Switzerland. Swiss-made, this mouthwash protects and strengthens your teeth and gums. It is not harsh like other brands in the US. It is refrehsing and cleansing.
Elmex Sensitive Mouthwash for Teeth 3.4 oz