The 10 Best French Pharmacy Products You Can Get in the U.S.
There’s a reason French skin care is so sought-after.

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True beauty obsessives know that a trip to Paris isn’t complete without a stop (or two or maybe even three) at a French pharmacy. “I recently went to the city on a work trip, and CityPharma was at the top of my to-do list,” says Carol Lee, ELLE.com associate beauty e-commerce writer. “I had to pick up some staples and try A313, a gentle retinoid that has quickly become one of my essentials.” Likewise, Dr. David Kim, a dermatologist in New York City, also considers French pharmacies must-see destinations and always picks up products like Biafine and Homeoplasmine whenever he finds himself in the City of Love.
Our picks for the best French pharmacy products of 2025
Like American pharmacies, French ones carry various health products and a wide selection of beauty brands. However, there’s a reason why the latter is a major tourist attraction teeming with foreign visitors: French pharmacies are a goldmine of French girl-approved skin care, makeup, hair care, and body care. These products feature premium, tried-and-true formulas that have earned cult followings over the years. For a long time, you couldn’t get your hands on most of them unless you physically made your way to France and flew them back home with you.
Thankfully, these days, many brands have made their way stateside or are available on online retailers that ship to the U.S. You no longer have to book a ticket to Europe to experience these top-of-the-line moisturizers, dry shampoos, and sunscreens. Ahead, scroll through our picks of the 10 best expert-, editor-, and customer-approved French pharmacy products.

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