The Wonders of the Humble French Chemist

After spending a weekend in the capital of love I now get why all the movies and songs go on about “Spring in Paris”. The weather was just perfect…not too hot but bright blue skies and warm enough to get your legs out (not that my pale ones are ready for such traumas quite yet). The blossom trees were in full bloom and the Seine was glistening.

The Parisians themselves were also looking their best and many were to be seen in perfectly fitting jeans, pointed heels, simple white t shirts and a variety of expensive looking silk scarves.

Apart from doing a lot of walking, relaxing in parks, eating and drinking I also dragged my husband into one place that always gets me excited when I go to France….any one of their local pharmacies.

This may sound a bit weird but apart from needing some hayfever tablets, I was there to bask in the wonder of the many beauty products that every French Chemist sells. These are not your average own-brand creams and lotions but are high-end, highly effective products that we’d only find in posh department stores over here.

My main beauty must-have when I go to a French chemist is Bioderma. This is an affordable makeup remover that is not only amazingly effective at removing every trace of makeup but is also very mild and gentle. It’s such a shame that this isn’t widely available in the UK but you can buy it from Guru Makeup Emporium in Fulham, London.

Another great French chemist purchase is Embyolisse Crème Oncteuse Raffermissante. This is the perfect moisturise to apply before makeup. It is full of vitamins and contains collagen and hyaluronic acid so is anti-ageing as well.

If like me you are a fan of dry shampoo but find that Batiste is a bit too harsh for you then definitely it’s worth picking up some Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oatmilk. It smells good and gives great volume if you work it into the roots.

So next time you’re in France, make sure you give your humble local chemist a visit for some quality beauty products.