When you think of French beauty, it’s all about enhancing your natural features effortlessly. Picture lightweight, nourishing formulas giving you that healthy, radiant glow!
Thanks to a French TikToker’s mum and grandma, we’ve got the lowdown on six cult classics and beloved beauty products cherished by plenty of French women. From body care to skincare and makeup, these gems are ready to join your beauty arsenal!
So, if you’re ready to say “bonjour” to these beauty must-haves, keep reading – we’ve got all the deets!
Caudalie Vinofresh Natural Stick Deodorant
If you’re after a deodorant that’s kind to your skin, Caudalie’s Vinofresh Natural Stick Deodorant is a definite crowd-pleaser.
This cult classic offers 24-hour protection and is made with 98% natural ingredients, perfect for those with sensitive skin. With organic grape water and eucalyptus, it fights odour-causing bacteria.
The soft formula glides easily, doesn’t clog pores, and keeps your skin soft and hydrated. The prebiotic grape water supports a healthy underarm environment, and the unisex eucalyptus formula won’t stain clothes.
Rest assured, it’s dermatologically tested and non-phototoxic, making it a safe choice for sensitive skin. It’s suitable for use on shaved or depilated skin, during laser hair removal treatments, and is even a choice pick for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Caudalie Vinofresh Natural Stick Deodorant retails for S$26 at Sephora online.
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Golden Shimmer Multi Usage Dry Oil
This product quickly became a hit among French women in the 2000s, and it’s a must-have during the summer season!
Pamper yourself with this lavish dry oil that not only nourishes, repairs, and softens but also adds a beautiful shimmer to your skin and hair, giving them a satin-like sheen.
Formulated with a unique mix of vitamin E and seven precious plant oils—tsubaki, camellia, hazelnut, borage, St John’s wort, sweet almond, and macadamia—this spray provides the ultimate hydration, leaving your skin soft and your hair ultra-glossy.
The new tsubaki oil shields against daily pollutants that can age your skin. It feels light and non-greasy, carrying a delightful fragrance of orange blossom, rose, lily, and vanilla.
You can mix a drop with your foundation for a smooth application or use it as a rich hair mask. Massaging it into your skin may even help with stretch marks.
And the best part? It’s made with at least 95.5% natural ingredients, without preservatives, silicone, or mineral oils!
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Golden Shimmer Multi Usage Dry Oil (50ml) retails for S$36 on Lookfantastic.
Guerlain Terracotta Light The Sun Kissed Healthy Glow Powder
Given that French beauty is all about achieving and enhancing a natural, healthy glow, it’s no surprise that this powder has become a cult favourite!
Guerlain’s Terracotta Light The Sun Kissed Healthy Glow Powder is your go-to for achieving that luminous, healthy radiance with its natural-origin formula.
This lightweight powder boasts a unique blend of sun-kissed tones and naturally-derived luminescent shimmers, working together to highlight your complexion’s radiance all day long, no matter your skin tone.
The innovative formula, enriched with a touch of flower honey from euphorbia, a Moroccan plant, not only brings out your skin’s natural radiance, but also maintains hydration for long-lasting comfort.
With six different shades to choose from, there’s one for every skin tone and undertone.
Guerlain Terracotta Light The Sun Kissed Healthy Glow Powder retails for S$71.95 each on CosmeticsNow.
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré
Crafted in France, the Lait-Crème Concentre earns the title of the “go-to skincare staple,” much like the timeless versatility of a little black dress that suits any setting.
Its light and creamy texture effortlessly glides onto the skin, delivering a smooth application that deeply moisturises tired skin. Perfect for even the most sensitive skin types, its silky-soft, non-greasy feel is truly indulgent.
The Lait-Creme Concentre features a refreshing yet creamy formula, providing the skin with essential nourishment, hydration, and relief from irritation.
Whether used as a daily moisturiser for both body and face or as a pampering face mask, its suitability for all skin types makes it a must-have in your skincare routine!
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré retails for S$41.30 at Watsons online.
Klorane Shampoo With Desert Date
Looking to revive and nourish dry, damaged, and brittle hair? Klorane’s Shampoo With Desert Date might just become your new favourite!
Thanks to its non-detergent base, this Desert Date shampoo gently cleans and repairs your hair, all while preserving its natural balance. After washing, your hair will feel wonderfully soft and ready to style right from the very first wash!
Klorane Shampoo With Desert Date (400ml) retails for S$19.08 on Amazon.
Avène Body Moisturizing Melt-In Balm
If you’re on the lookout for a body moisturiser with a balm-like formula, here’s one definitely worth trying out!
Its whipped texture pampers your skin, offering suppleness and comfort with antioxidant protection. The non-greasy formula absorbs quickly, ensuring 24-hour hydration.
Packed with a sustainable plant-based trio, it strengthens the skin’s natural barrier, defends against oxidative stress, and carries a calming fragrance of rose, jasmine, and bergamot.
Key ingredients include shea oil for smoothness, safflower oil for protection and radiance, glycerin for nourishment, Avène thermal spring water, and camelina oil for restoring the skin barrier.
Avène Body Moisturizing Melt-In Balm retails for S$33.42 on CaretoBeauty.
