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The 8 best buys in the French pharmacy
One of the many reasons why you should go to Paris in August is because the best pharmacy in the city is now entirely yours. Normally, Citypharma du Four Bonaparte (within Louboutin walking distance from Cafe de Flore) is completely packed with people, but in August, the Parisiennes reside in their homes in Biarritz, Deauville, or on the Côte and you can take your chance. This is what you should buy if you want to make your life easier, more beautiful, and more fun.
Paracetamol
The French are not averse to a pill here and a tablet there, so stock up on Paracetamol with codeine and 1-gram Paracetamol. If you take two of those in case of a serious hangover or extreme monthly pain, you really won't have any problems anymore. I fear my GP is now shaking his head disapprovingly, but hey, he shouldn't be reading amayzine.com anyway. Shhh, move along. Girltalk!
Embryolisse lait crème concentré
Ideal for traveling. It can be used as a primer, as a moisturizer, and as a makeup remover. It comes in a tube small enough to get a pat on the back from the overly strict customs officer and is large enough to serve you throughout the trip. Multiple.
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse
To be used for body, face, and hair, although I personally stick to legs, upper arms, and décolleté. It smells like modest and classy French ladies and gives your legs a photo filter that stays intact all evening.
Bio-beauté
Nuxe has a bio sister that is very well available in France but not so much in other countries. What you really need to stock up on is the Bio Beauté Tinted Repairing Lipbalm with Peach Pulp. Nourishing and it gives a subtle ‘lipdo’. Also lovely for the airplane.
Klorane dry shampoo
It is made based on oat milk. That always sounds a bit too left-leaning to me, but hey, it's just the best dry shampoo, so you won't hear any complaints from me.
Caudalie Eau de Beauté
Spray it on your skin and it fades lines, reduces pores, and sets your makeup. You can also use it to give your skin a refreshing boost throughout the day. Talking about a multitasker.
Institut Esthederm Reflets de Soleil
The absolute best self-tanner that works so subtly that everyone believes you when you say you've just returned from a long weekend in Ibiza.
Bioderma Crealine H20
Perfect for removing makeup. If you're already at the Bioderma shelf, also grab Bioderma rosacea cream because that's the best moisturizer. Not super sexy since it has no perfume, but for that, you'll just go to another shelf, right?
