Your definitive guide to the best in French pharmacy skin care

Whether it's their artfully undone curtain bangs or muted red lipstick – when it comes to beauty, French girls simply have that undefinable je ne sais quoi.

But, what makes a Parisian It-girl so effortlessly chic? It's their nation's simple 'skin care first, makeup second' philosophy that is at the heart of France's world-class beauty industry.

Without a doubt, our favourite exports from the birthplace of CHANEL and triple creme brie are so good that once you try them - you'll never use anything else. We're talking about French pharmacy beauty products, of course.

Thankfully, you don't need to book a plane ticket in order to shop like a Parisian. Here, we bring you the cult French beauty products beloved by women around the world...

1. The moisturiser

Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentré

2. The micellar water 

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution

3. The all-in-one face mist 

Caudalie Beauty Elixir

4. The multi-purpose dry oil 

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil

5. The exfoliant 

Biologique Recherche Lotion P50

6. The serum

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Serum Anti-Wrinkle Concentrate

7. The cleanser 

Avene Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion

8. The dry shampoo

Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk

9. The fragrance 

Editions De Parfums By Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose EDP

10. The hand cream 

L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream

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What are your favourite French pharmacy buys? Let us know in the comments below.

Main image credit: @jeannedamas

This article originally appeared on marie claire.