These 12 French Beauty Favorites Are the Next Best Thing to a Trip to Paris

Whether it’s a no-makeup makeup look or skin that somehow always appears fresh and hydrated, French beauty products strike the perfect balance between effortlessness and indulgence. The good news: You don’t need to book a flight to Paris or scour a pharmacy in Provence to get your hands on the best of them. Ahead, a mix of cult favorites and lesser-known gems—all available Stateside, no passport required.

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Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water ($20)

A cult classic among editors and celebrities alike, this gentle micellar water sweeps away makeup and grime without stripping skin. It’s especially beloved by those with sensitive or reactive skin.

• BUY ON ULTA – $20
• BUY ON AMAZON – $20

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Avène Thermal Spring Water ($14)

Not your average face mist, this ultra-fine spray is sourced from mineral-rich springs in southern France and is known for its soothing, anti-inflammatory properties.

• BUY ON ULTA – $14
• BUY ON AMAZON – $14

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Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré ($29)

Part moisturizer, part makeup primer, this iconic multitasker delivers instant hydration and a dewy, plumped-up finish. It works beautifully under foundation or on its own.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $29
• BUY ON REVOLVE – $29

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VIOLETTE_FR Boum-Boum Milk ($64)

Founded by French makeup artist Violette Serrat, this chic skin-care hybrid acts as a toner, serum and moisturizer in one. It’s fast, sensorial and très cool-girl.

• BUY NOW – $64

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Provence Beauty Bare Lumière Barrier Repair Crème ($25)

Formulated in California and inspired by the South of France, this multitasking moisturizer is infused with probiotics and French botanicals to hydrate, soothe and strengthen the skin barrier.

• BUY NOW – $25

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 ($39)

One of the most derm-recommended SPFs out there, this broad-spectrum, water-resistant and non-greasy SPF is absolutely worth adding to cart.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $39
• BUY ON ULTA – $39

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Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil ($43)

This golden oil is a French-pharmacy icon, blending botanical oils with a warm, summery scent. Use it on your face, body or hair for a luminous, silky finish.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $43
• BUY ON REVOLVE – $43

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Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Serum ($30)

Made up of 89 percent Vichy volcanic water and hyaluronic acid, this daily serum strengthens the skin barrier and helps lock in moisture without heaviness.

• BUY ON ULTA – $30
• BUY ON AMAZON – $30

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Caudalíe Beauty Elixir ($49)

A refreshing facial spray infused with grape extract, rose and mint that helps tighten pores and gives a dewy, just-had-a-facial glow. Makeup artists love it as a setting mist.

• BUY ON SEPHORA – $49
• BUY ON AMAZON – $49

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Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk ($24)

This long-time French favorite instantly zaps oil, refreshes hair and adds volume without any chalky residue.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $24
• BUY ON DERMSTORE – $24

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Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil ($65)

A warm, woodsy roll-on oil with notes of sandalwood, vetiver and amber that smells like a walk through a French forest. Long-lasting, subtly spicy and endlessly chic.

• BUY ON CREDO – $65
• BUY ON SEPHORA – $65

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Odacité Le Blue Balm ($52)

This multipurpose balm—use it as a sleep mask or moisturizier—is packed with blue chamomile, shea butter and aqualane to deeply repair and comfort sensitized skin.

• BUY ON CREDO – $52
• BUY ON ODACITÉ – $52