French skin care products are popping up everywhere we look more and more all the time. And why shouldn’t they" We’ve looked to French women for beauty inspiration for decades. But while everyone looks effortlessly chic in breton shirts and trench coats, when it comes to French skin care, can it really be as simple as the oft-cited French beauty philosophy of “Do nothing and still look incredible”"
Well, yes and no. To French women, “Doing nothing” actually means “Focus on amazing skincare, and don’t worry if you look a little undone.” This easy-does-it beauty philosophy means that French beauty products have to go above and beyond, quality-wise ? and we Américains can reap the benefits of these wonder-balms, if we know which ones to look for. Drugstore beauty products in France are often the equivalent of department store beauty products here, which means they are A) fancy, and B) really work. Here are a few of the best French drugstore beauty products that are not only incredible, but available stateside. Get ready to inject some serious ‘je ne sais quoi’ into your complexion.
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