Pharmacies - Shopping in Paris

That most of the French prefer natural beauty, the whole world recognizes ... But what would be the secret behind a skin so well cared for and almost no makeup? The care ... Yes, the zeal with the body, from very early. The routine of care dedicated to the body is part of the French habit both in the interior (food) and abroad (cosmetics and perfumery items).The French do not wait for the age to "arrive" or for the first wrinkles to appear and then try to "turn them off". They are adepts of the famous "prevention is better than cure". I have the impression that for them, the basic routine of "beauté", how to clean and moisturize the skin of the face and body is a pleasurable necessity ...It is no wonder that French cosmetics are so famous and that many are considered the best in the world. Products that for us are quite expensive and often out of our budget, there are sold at very affordable prices in pharmacies.In Paris, two of them are well known among locals and tourists, because they have the best prices, a wide variety of products and also because they have multi-lingual speaking staff. For me, these are a must visit: Pharmacie Monge and Citypharma Du Four Bonaparte. I also do not stop going to the Parfumerie Monge, which is in front of the pharmacy, to check the makeup and perfumes.But go with patience, for they are almost always full. And with a little more granny because the shelves are breathtaking even the less consumerist. Not to mention promotions and "travel sizes". 😍

Both offer détaxe (the tax discount), easy to acquire, just ask at the pharmacy and present at customs before boarding.

I confess that it would be impossible to know all the brands and the advantages of each one, but I will share with you the ones I use and like very much:

La Roche-Posay and Avène, I always buy. For example, the Cleanance Gel about 6.99 Euros - 300 ml.

The lip balm (Avène) on stick, which I love, about 5,99 Euros for two units

I use Cicaplast Baume B5, which regenerates the skin, relieves burns, rashes, dry lips ... It is also used by those who perform dermatological procedures such as peeling and also by those who do tattoos. Anyway,

it has 1001 utilities. I always have at home and I do not travel without it.

Brands such as Vichy, Bioderma, Weleda (mainly the oils) and Galénic also do not lack in my bench.

All these products, if well packaged, last a long time.

Créaline de Bioderma demaquilante is famous here and in the world. I use the make-up wipes that are also wonderful. Besides, the prices there are much friendlier, so I take the opportunity.

Klorane and John Frieda are brands with wonderful products for hair. The dry shampoo of Klorane is very good and breaks the biggest branch in those "bad hair days" ...Eucerin, I like the gel and fragrance free creams that do not harm the skin and preserve its natural defenses.

NUXE is passion ... Make-up, hand and foot creams, lip moisturizing, bath gels ... Everyone has a wonderful quality.

The NUXE men items are also a delight.For you to have an idea: I bought two lip moisturizers (lot of 2) for 5.49 Euros.

This is a very dear French brand of women. Huile Prodigieuse dry oil is the best-selling brand in the pharmacies there. Because it is multipurpose, it can be used on the hair and the entire body. 😍

It is composed of natural ingredients, vegetable oils and vitamin E; Contains no preservatives, silicone and mineral oil. Absorbs fast and can be used with your face base or mixed with your body moisturizer. But do not overdo it: less is more. Two droplets already work miracles!

The bottle with 100ml (like this one in the photo) sells for 21.49 Euros (and I still bought the promotion for less than 18 Euros).

The Huile Prodigieuse Or, which has shiny mother-of-pearl particles and is also wonderful, can be used on hair ends and to lighten the skin (after the beach is great because it helps to fix the tan and prevent skin peeling), with the advantage of being also a dry oil.

I also appreciate Caudalie products, which do not use animal raw materials in their products, do not test animals and still care about the preservation of the environment. The main active ingredients come from vines from vineyards in the regions of Bordéaux, Champagne and Burgundy.

The oil of the brand, the "Huile Divine", is a best seller (you can see that I'm a fan of oils, right?). Besides moisturizing hair and body, it still gives us a delicious scent. It can be used after the sun, and as it is "dry", its texture is of quick absorption.

The cream for hands and nails, I have used and approved ...

The "Eau de Beauté", the brand's Beauty Water, which reduces the appearance of open pores, refreshes and can be used before or after makeup, is very successful and can be used instead of thermal water.

Roger & Gallet's liquid soaps and colonies are a delight. And at Monge, the price is always special.

I try to take advantage of the coffrets, which are Kits already assembled, and travel sizes, which always have great prices. Usually they come in a very pretty package and are very good items for those who want to try a new product, to take on travel or to give.

I have not mentioned the free samples yet ... 😮

Tip:

Do not forget to bring your passport!

The discount of the tax on the products (if I am not mistaken, 12%), the tax is given at the time of purchase (for purchases from a certain value, something like hundred euros), in the confidence that the buyer you will not forget to put the envelope in the box for it at the airport. If you forget, pay later on your credit card ...

Pharmacie Monge

www.pharmacie-monge.fr

74, rue Monge 75005

Métro: Place Monge (7)