You Don’t Need to Go to Paris—These Are the 17 French-Pharmacy Beauty Products I'm Buying on Amazon

I couldn't believe it when I saw this Caudalie serum on sale. This is one of the French beauty brand's most popular products, and for good reason. The serum contains the brand's patented ingredient called Viniferine, which works to even out the complexion, diminish dark spots and help with post-blemish marks. It makes my skin look so radiant whenever I use it, and the lightweight, milky texture makes it a dream to apply.

What did I ever do without this product? La Roche-Posay's Cicaplast is a TikTok sensation, and it's a beauty editor favourite, too. I like to think of this as a soothing cashmere blanket for the skin. The ultra-hydrating cream contains lots of nourishing ingredients and has a thicker texture than your standard moisturiser. I apply it at night when I've been overdoing it with actives, and I wake up with soft, plump, glowing skin that makes it look as if I've just had a luxury facial. In my opinion, it's a winter must-have.

This popular SPF is currently over 60% off, so I plan on stocking up immediately. I'm quite fussy with my SPF formulas, but this lightweight, non-greasy formula sits under my makeup so well. Plus, the broad-spectrum UV filters are both sweatproof and waterproof.

I've written a whole article on the A313 retinol. This under-the-radar French pharmacy product is loved by the likes of Sienna Miller and Alexa Chung. The pharmaceutical-grade retinol cream contains a very mild form of vitamin A to help speed up cell turnover, and the gentle formula has a balmy, hydrating texture that never irritates my skin. It's not currently on sale, but I had to include it as it's such a good Amazon find.

This is the only micellar water that I use on my face. My skin can't get enough of the gentle formula. It effectively removes all of my makeup without stripping my skin, and I don't think I would ever be without it now.

Another incredible French pharmacy SPF. Developed with sensitive skin in mind, this broad-spectrum formula is one of the most lightweight SPFs I have ever tried. It sinks into the skin in seconds, leaving an undetectable finish. Oh, and it's currently only £11.

I'm not usually one for an eye cream, but this L'Oreal Paris product is an exception. It's packed with hyaluronic acid and caffeine to help hydrate and plump the under-eye area, and the triple bead applicator feels cooling and refreshing on those dark, tired winter mornings.

If you didn't know, this affordable French moisturiser is one of Hailey Bieber's favourite skincare products. It works as a barrier repair cream and is great for those days when your skin is feeling particularly sensitive or irritated. I keep a tube of this on my desk and in my handbag at all times.

No product has transformed my hair quite like this serum from Kérastase. It's designed to be used overnight and contains five essential vitamins to nourish, hydrate and protect your ends from dryness while you sleep. As someone who tosses and turns a lot in the night, I can often wake up with a lot of flyaways, but a few pumps of this and suddenly I find myself waking up with silky soft, shiny strands. The only downside is the price, which is why I will definitely be getting a new bottle while it's on sale.

The other day, one of my colleagues had the shiniest hair, and I asked her if she had been to the salon. Turns out, she'd just been using this French hair conditioner in the shower. Powered by glycolic acid, the product works to seal the cuticles of your hair with a lasting shine glaze. I don't think I've ever clicked checkout faster.

I know, I know, another Kérastase product. This really is one of my favourite French haircare brands. If your hair is feeling particularly weak, this is such a great serum. It contains a blend of edelweiss, ginger roots and aminexil to help reduce the risk of hair fall-out caused by breakage, while also preserving the scalp's natural barrier.

Possibly one of the most iconic French perfumes of all time, Lancôme's La Vie Est Belle is a total compliment magnet. Both my mum and I wear this scent, as we can't get enough of the heady floral notes. Iris and patchouli blend beautifully with vanilla for a sweet, sensual finish that works all year round.

I'm a big fan of Clarins perfumes, as the brand always takes its scents to the next level. Not only is this fragrance designed to smell good, but it also refreshes and soothes the skin thanks to the blend of aromatic essential oils. It has a woody, floral, spa-like aroma that smells so much more expensive than it actually is. If you work in a busy city like me, you'll definitely want a bottle of this in your handbag.

Caudalie perfumes smell so luxurious, and this is my personal favourite from the brand. It has notes of white musk, neroli, ginger and jasmine, and reminds me of warm summer evenings spent on holiday with friends.

If anyone asks me to recommend a French body product, I always tell them to head straight to a L'Occitane store. This beauty brand, based in Provence, focuses on creating natural products with ingredients such as almond butter, shea butter, lavender and cherry blossom, and the results are divine. This lightweight body cream is a personal favourite, mainly due to the delicate almond fragrance and the hydrating, glowy formula.

If you suffer from dry, irritated skin, get this Bioderma product on your radar ASAP. This cleansing shower oil nourishes and soothes the skin, and I love the fact that I can use it while I'm still in the shower, instead of having to moisturise my skin when I get out.

I feel like people don't talk about hand creams enough, but in my opinion, this product is such a winter staple. When my hands are feeling particularly dry, this is the exact cream I reach for. It's super hydrating, smells amazing and the bottle never fails to look chic.