Of course, you’ll already know of and have probably used products from the big French beauty brands—Chanel, Givenchy, Lancôme, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, to name a few—but let’s put those to one side for a second. I’m talking about the brands that truly epitomise French beauty; the ones you’ll find in small pharmacies.
A good skincare regimen is integral to French women; generally speaking, they tend to apply their makeup delicately, so clear skin is a must. This is perhaps why there are many excellent skincare brands to choose from over there—not all of which will bankrupt you either. You’ll find these in my edit, as well as some less-is-more makeup brands that have that certain je ne sais quoi.
