Here's another French pharmacy pick that has achieved superstar status on Reddit (and everywhere else). There are a lot of things that cement its holy grail status: MadameRoyale7 gushes that it "removes EVERYTHING without drying at all." CheesiestPopcorn agrees, saying, "I'd been happily using Garnier's micellar, but now that I bought this I'm never going back. It gets off eye makeup with barely a rub."
This multi-purpose balm is definitely well-loved amongst the skin care fanatics of Reddit. "It's magic," writes mullindoll. "It's a thick, moisturizing cream that's designed for repair." She notes that she uses it to soothe her skin after using harsher chemical exfoliants. Plus, you can even use it on minor wounds: As sstevo_19 says, "It helps heal any cuts or scratches on my arms and legs."
This French skin care essential is pretty much as basic as they come — it's essentially just "a can of water," as Reddit user aenflex puts it. Still, she says it majorly comes in handy for cooling down, prepping the skin and layering between skin care products. The mini-sized version is especially good for midday spritzes on the go.
Looking for a new favorite lip balm? "I am addicted to this stuff," joked Reddit user NotSoMuchDoctorHouse. She also adds that the initially thick texture turns into "smooth smooth goodness" that "sinks in well" and leaves lips "plump and natural looking." Pro tip: Since it's on the thicker, stickier side, many fans of this balm recommend using it as an overnight treatment.
It's tough to consider the pricey Caudalie a French pharmacy brand, but apparently it often goes for quite a bit cheaper in its home country. "This is my HG hand cream," writes CheesiestPopcorn. "I have it at my desk at work and use it every time I wash my hands. It absorbs quickly, and smells mild but nice."
