The 5 Little-Known Skin Heroes French Girls Love In The Summer Time
The 5 Little-Known Skin Heroes French Girls Love In The Summer Time
Known for their effortless approach to beauty – whether a Françoise Hardy-style just-woke-up-like-this fringe or a bare face, save for a lick of red lipstick – our French counterparts are equally low maintenance in the summertime. What are the staples that they absolutely love that we might not be so familiar with? Here, Dr Marine Vincent, a French woman and founder of The French Pharmacy, shares the top five to know about now. True to the French sensibility, they are multitasking and ultra-affordable.
Sanoflore - Cornflower Floral Water Soothing Eye Toner
“Cornflower is known to rapidly decongest puffy and tired eyes. Our grandmothers used this, then our mothers, and they passed it on to us. Keep it in the fridge, spray on cotton pads and apply as an eye mask.”
“This is the one we keep in every one of our bags – from gym to weekend bag! It does so much more than just keeping lips hydrated. Thanks to the combination of honey, botanical oils and propolis, you can also use it on your cuticles and even to keep your brows in place.”
Rogé Cavailles Gel Bain Douche Surgras
“Another French girl summer essential is le gel douche sans savon– or a soap-free shower gel – because it’s suited to any and all skins, even the most sensitive ones, so the whole family can use it. Plus, it has replenishing properties so it leaves your skin soft at any age.”
Uriage Bariéderm Cica-Crème
No French bathroom (or even first aid kit) is complete without a cica cream. From eczema to light burns (and sunburn!), dry or irritated skin, baby or adult skin, a cica cream will soothe and repair it.”
“Last but not least: we are very serious about beauty inside-out, so supplements are a big part of our skin routines. If you start by treating the inside, you’ll have fewer issues on the ‘outside’… or as we say ‘‘prévenir vaut mieux que guerir’. A hair and nails supplement is essential to our routines and supports the skin’s health while strengthening the eyelashes. These are cult.”