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."
If you're looking for a super gentle cleanser, you may want to give this one a try. Reddit user stardewspirit calls it "even gentler than CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser" (which is saying a lot). SpinnerettePDX, who says she has "super clog-prone skin AND rosacea" also says that she loves this cleanser and that it "never leaves [her] skin feeling stripped or like there's a film left over."
Here's another cult favorite: This Vaseline-like balm has earned quite the devoted following over the years. "I have no idea why it's magical, but it SO IS!" gushes ThePlickets, who goes on to say, "I use it for everything (lips, cuts, scrapes, ingrown hairs, burns) and it'll probably last me 6 months a tube."
