The first time it happened, it caught me off guard. I paused for a microsecond, then shook it off as an isolated incident and continued on with my day. A few weeks later, though, it happened again… and then again… until one day, it just became the norm. I am talking, of course, about that… …read more
It goes without saying that France is renowned for its beauty products. With the holidays around the corner, these best French beauty brands will make great gifts. …read more
For those that cannot access the beauty mecca that is a French pharmacy, the products below can help you achieve that French je ne sais quoi. …read more
These Parisian favorites are my timeless summer secrets to beating the heat yet keeping you cool. Having these on-hand will surely make a Parisian out of you, no matter where you are. …read more
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, beauty products from one of these brands would make great gifts for the woman in your life, friend (we’re all for Galentine’s Day), or to simply treat yourself. …read more
We’ve all been doing a lot of hand washing lately. But this task that we have to perform many times a day doesn’t have to be a chore. Bring a little luxury to your hand washing routine with some of these lovely French soap brands. …read more
The French beauty industry is going green, introducing sustainable products that reduce packaging and waste while still giving my daily routine an illusion of elegance. …read more
What’s all the French-beauty fuss about anyway? Beyond the elusive allure of all things French, the products tend to have fewer problematic ingredients since the EU regulates cosmetics more than the U.S. FDA. After checking in with savvy locals, we’ve come up with the ultimate list of their picks and mine. …read more
“Clean” perfumes are all the rage these days, and with good reason. …read more
While Paris has its share of boutique beauty shops, sometimes you have to trade the lovely shopping experience for a good deal. That’s where City Pharma comes in. The discount parapharmacy is located in the Saint-Germain neighborhood and is popular with international travelers and locals alike. …read more
