When I was studying in France for 3 years, I bought all these brands from their supermarket Carrefour or Monoprix. I miss getting these cheaply especially the caudalíe elixir. *Sigh*
I just want to say that Matilda's videos never fail to simultaneously calm me down and cheer me up - her channel is by far my favourite and we are forever grateful for all the hard work and effort she puts into every video.
Actually that mist has a high quantity of fragrance and denatured alcohol which Actually can dry out ur skin, that's why people feel like they have to reapply it often!
An actually informative video on French products ! You have named soo many favorites and products we do use daily. I would like to remind everyone here though that just because a product is bought in a pharmacy doesn't mean it cant contain ingredients that can be potentially irritating to your skin so make sure you read the labels to buy what suits your skin type ! (and do buy the Embryolisse moisturizer...a perfect hydrating cream and primer for a fresh and dewy look). I love u Mathila !!
Thank you so much, that means the world! 👏 Absolutely, always important to do more research on what will work for your skin type and specific concerns x
I live in Paris and I use most of these products! I think I'm going to solemnly read every pharmacie products whenever I'm out for my 1-hour groceries. Have a nice day, Matilda! x
The caudalíe hand cream is my absolute favorite! I hate hand creams that leave the hands greasy, tacky, and/or oily. This is the first I found that I truly love!
and speaking of french brands i highly recommend Cattier - their body lotions come in half a liter with a pump and they are the only ones who soothe my super dry skin, their lip balms are nice too. as for bioderma - well the micellar water is the cult classic and the best ive used.
As a french ppl I'm happy this time I can easily go buy what you recommend! I'm surprised you didn't talk about the Cicalfate from Avènes, it's my favorite Do-everything creme. It's great for dry, damaged skin and it's really nourishing but very light in the same time? I use it on my lips and hands exema, sometimes even after shaving my armpits and the redness and irritations disappears.
Shaden oh, une personne française huhu ^^ est-ce que la crème cicalfate est bien pour les peaux mixtes et sensibles ? J’hésite à l’acheter parce que j’ai la peau la plus réactive de l’univers 😅
@@kindregardsisaure j'ai la peau ultra sensible (j'ai fait une réaction à un produit la roche-posay stp) et c'est vraiment tout doux, j'ai jamais eu de problème avec au contraire ça aide quand j'ai des réactions comme ça arrive souvent 😅😅
Matilda bioderma has been a lifesaver for my skin and so has the avene thermal spray been! I use a different facial wash and moisturiser the one from LRP for sensitive skin and the Avene rich moisturiser, as the woman in the pharmacy in Paris recommended those from me. Also, have you tried to sunscreen from LRP? It is honestly the best facial sunscreen I’ve ever tried!
I went to City Pharma last year following your advice (bit embarrassed to admit that I’m French and hadn’t even heard of it before you raved about it 😂) , it’s definitely the best place to go to find literally every French pharmacy product and the deals are so good! Thank you for always giving us great tips ☺️
Ahhhh this is the perfect video for me! Since I've been watching your videos over the last year and a half, I've always admired how you can explain the pros and cons of a wide range of products without making your viewers feel the pressure to buy. I actually went to CityPharma per your recommendation on my last trip to Paris this January and picked up so many amazing goodies at a fraction of the price here in the UK... thank you so much for your videos Matilda - I always look forward to them, particularly during this COVID lockdown - they're almost therapeutic! :)
Ahhh and this is the perfect comment for me, Ash! 😄👏 Thank you so much, lovely to hear you enjoyed your visit. I always want my videos to feel like a conversation between beauty lovers, not a sales pitch, so that feedback is much appreciated! x
yeah i'm surprised that matilda consider sit gentle i have oily skin and it's too much for me. i prefer the korean and japanese powder cleansers - now they are the bomb!
I absolutely love your recommendations! French pharmacy skincare is always the best. Every now and then when my skin starts acting up, I realize that I wasn't using enough of these gems. I just recently discovered the magic of the Embryolisse moisturizer.
As a Greek I always thought it was easy finding French beauty brands in the country, along with Korres these are truly the best you can find! caudalie and Avène have always been the best making me feel expensive while being quite affordable!
your hand must be moisturised as hell after your skincare videos!!! id love to be able to try french skincare one day, unfortunately it isnt in my budget seeing as i do not live in france, but i can dream
I deeply appreciate how you don't say "this is crap" about the products you do not like. Those just "don't work for you". Same formula could work perfectly for someone else. So positive and pleasant!
I live in France so it’s easy for me ! But, I recommend as lip balm to try the APAISAC Nourishing Lip Balm. It stays all day on your lips, it is not to thick or waxy, hydrates and life you soft and beautiful lips. And for the face and body cream, I love A-DERMA Emollient lotion. Great for all types of skin, it hydrates from first application.
Love this video! My sensitive skin has been so much better when I switched to minimal French pharmacy skincare routine. The Avene Eau Thermale makes me feel like a rich woman
I love the moisturising sorbet by Caudalie, it's great for combination/oily skin like mine as it doesn't feel heavy on the skin like most moisturisers do!
In the middle of the night, I had the itch to add some French pharmacy products into my shopping cart and Google the best French drugstore makeup! And now, I just saw you uploaded this video! Divine timing ~
I been using Cicaplast Baume B5 for my dry hands and it’s amazing how soft they are now! And for my lips Cicaplast Levres Barrier Repairing Balm also by La Roche-Posay, is the best I’ve ever used. I saw these recomendations in Nadine Baggot’s channel. They have been my lifesavers this winter!!💓💓💓
I live in Italy and you can easily find almost all of these products in every pharmacy, even in small towns' ones! But yep, I guess they're not as easy to find outside Europe
Actually all these brands are very readily available in Singapore, I think we just don't see it much on RUclips. In the RUclips world K-beauty rules, from my observation.
I live in Canada where most of these products are sold at Shoppers Drug Mart (our main drug store chain) so I'm really glad that I've tried almost everything you've mentioned in your video! I recommend trying Avene's Cicalfate balm (it repairs dark spots really well), Nuxe's Huile Prodigieuse (a multi-purpose dry oil with the most luxurious scent), and Embryolisse's Eau de Beaute Rosamelis (a beautifully scented floral and calming toner). Another French brand to add: L'Occitane. Their shea butter hand creams, soaps, and body cream are absolutely everything
yesss!!!!! im french so i actually screamed when i saw this, putting on my mask and going to the center of the city and getting those, brb! lmao, nice vid!
Hi Matilda, thank you for all your suggestions. In 2018 I wrote to you about a nailpolish that I bought for Christmas and wanted a matching lipstick with it. You suggested the CHANEL Pirate which is such an iconic red that it can go with everything. Now, I own both the Pirate Nailpolish and the Pirate Lipstick. My very first CHANEL items. They look so sophisticated together throughout the whole year. Thank you.. xx..
Everytime your voice calms me and your videos are just SO pleasant to watch ! Even if I live in Paris, you make me want to discover more in my pharmacy down the road (well for later) you woke up my curiosity !!
Glad you like it too! Interesting, I don't find the scent very sweet, but maybe that's because I often use rosewater mists that are definitely on the sweeter side 😄🌹 x
Hi ! I am french and really appreciate your videos, and I have to say that the products you presented are almost all really essential and popular in France :) (especially the Avène, Caudalie and Bioderma products !) Being extremely sensitive to the sun, my skin is often really red despite all the sunscreen I apply so there is an amazing creme you can find in french pharmacies too which works like heaven for me. It's called Osmosoft and it looks like a very liquidy and soothing gel. I apply it multiple times a day when I expose my skin to the sun and it rehydrates my skin perfectly. You can even put it in the fridge before applying it so it gives you a really cooling feeling. This creme is also prescribed by doctors if your skin has been burned lightly. I hope my comment is useful to some of you ;)
Thank you so much, great to have confirmation from someone in France! 😄🇫🇷 I will definitely keep an eye out for Osmosoft next time, thank you for the tip! x
Absolute French pharmacy obsessed frenchie here ! Love all the products you've recommended, I have yet to try the Cicaplast (now added to my list for my next much needed shopping trip post-lockdown). I very highly recommend the brand Sanoflore if you haven't tried it - a true green and organic French brand with amazing products and packaging to die for. Also, next time you're in France and want to find the mother of French pharmacies in the Paris area, go to the Pharmacie de la gare Roissy-en-Brie if you can. It is basically a pharmacie supermarket with the lowest prices I have seen at pharmacies. It's a little far from Paris itself but it.is.heaven.
Thank you for sharing! Nice to meet a fellow French skincare addict 😄🇫🇷 That big pharmacy sounds fantastic, do you know if prices are even lower than City Pharma? Could be worth a visit! x
French and Korean/Japanese skincare products are my absolute favourites! I am from Japan so I have access to K and J Beauty everywhere, and cheaply... And! I currently live/study in the EU, so all the French Pharmacy products are all over the pharmacies in the country I study in! I am truly grateful for having the best of both worlds 😌
Hi Matilda, I just wanted to take a moment to share my love and appreciation for your content! You manage to maintain a highly produced and professional quality of video, while still remaining charming, approachable and fun! Watching your videos is truly one of the highlights of my day! Lots of love!
Yay! I’ve been waiting for this video! Your skincare picks are absolutely fantastic and everything you’ve recommended that I’ve picked up has worked beautifully for me.
La roche posay toleraine moisturisers are really amazing. Sunscreen wise I like their anthelios xl and the huge bioderma spray sunscreen photoderm max. Also, I find the b5 balm is really good for the lips if they ever get irritated from certain lip products.
First of all, congratulations on your website 🥂. I have oily skin with blemishes and my favourite cleanser is the solid formula of the uriage hyséac. It definitely makes the skin squeaky clean, but doesn’t aggravate my eczema nor provokes dryness. I usually use it at night, following thermal water (LRP) and a face oil. For eczema-prone scalp, I’d recommend the phyto progenium ultra-gentle shampoo, if it’s available. It’s definitely one of the best.
A note for anyone with dry or dehydrated skin, try not to use face mists on their own/as a refresher! Since they are mostly water, without a product over the top to trap in the moisture, as the mist starts to dry it evaporates off your skin and draws more water out of your skin with it, making your face more dry. It's why people often end up using them all day, because you get a nice feeling followed by a drier feeling, so you use it again and again etc. Not saying this happens for everyone but if you use them a lot and still have dry skin, maybe give them a miss and see what happens. Love the video, discovering La Roche-Posay saved my oily dehydrated sensitive skin! x
Absolutely, this process is called transepidermal water loss and it can definitely create much more of a dry feeling! It's why I always prefer to use face mist before moisturiser in the morning / night to lock it in, but I do love a little spritz during the day too ☺️👍 x
The Caudalie face mist is such a treat. I didn’t much cared for it at first when I got it but now i am hooked! Sephora has a good deal on it in their limited edition pack where you can get the big size plus a mini for the same price as the original. Such a good deal!
Oh my goodness I am so happy you talked about nuxe pot! I stocked up when was in Paris with my mom and son and thought that got a defective batch! It’s so thick and just sits on your lips as a paste! Love your website!!
Your videos are so relaxing! I absolutely love the caudalie grape water face mist it is my favourite facial mist! What is your favourite micellar water to remove makeup when you in a hurry?? Xxx love you so much!
Thank you so much Alesha! Bioderma is definitely my favourite (the first product in this video), but I only use it to remove face makeup - I prefer to swap to an eye makeup remover for that area 👍 x
Discovered this channel today and I'm obsessed with this aesthetic and the way you photograph these products. It's like a moving magazine spread. Subscribed!
Thank you so much Lucia! I was obsessed with magazines growing up and the inspiration for my channel was bringing a beauty spread to life, so that's wonderful to hear! 😄👏 x
Hi Matilda! Living in France, I love the skincare sold in all pharmacies. I love all the products you listed and my other favorites are SVR Laboratories especially their Hydraliane Essence (HA), Laino Rose Water, Marilou Cleansing Oil, Uriage hydrating water night mask and eye cream and La Rosée products especially their regenerating mask stick.
I use the Nuxe balm and bioderma micellar water every single day, but I want to try the By Terry balm once I‘ve finished up Nuxe. Love a good rose scent. So happy you have a website now!
Legit got 90% of all these items. Also a sucker for french pharmacy products. Btw, the nuxe lip balm works best at night as a lip mask. The best way to get the most use out of it.
Yes yes yes yes yes yes!!! Couldn’t be happier for you Matilda! I started watching your videos from when they were just vlogs and to see your channel grow makes me so happy as you’re probably the most genuine and trustworthy RUclipsr I know. More power to you! xx 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Happ to see that you nearly over 250k, i was here when you were 25k and still you didnt change anything in your videos mainly because they are PERFECT. Lovely to hear your voice in the beginning of my day, keep it up Matilda, stay safe and love u!
Thank you so much, so kind of you! It's going to be such a surreal milestone, I truly can't believe it 😱 Really appreciate you sticking around since the very early days! x
Congratulations on your website. I had a trip planned to Paris in May but unfortunately now all is cancelled. Hope to make it there when it is safer and I will be sure to use your recommendations for pharmacies and products!
Thank you Preetika! I was due to go back to Paris this summer too, such a shame for everyone that has had to cancel plans. It will certainly be all the more enjoyable when we can explore again ☺️👍 x
Love French Pharmaceuticals. So happy that you shared with us your favorite French products. I am a big fan of Caudalie and Avene ❤️ Thank for sharing!
I cant believe I read all the comments and also replied to a few. Probably the first time I've ever done that on a video. I saw your Citypharma vlog when you posted and miraculously took a trip to France last year. I made a list, researched alot and followed your page for inspo. Infact, I DMed you on Instagram for more recommendations. It was my last day in Paris and I desperately wanted to go there so I didnt put on any makeup and wore Jeans so that I could rush to Citypharma. Went on top of the Eiffel tower looking very shabby, but I dont regret a bit of it since it was the best beauty day of my life. Planning to continue my medicine studies in the UK, so that I can practice in the EU and I'll be closer to Citypharma. 🤣
I love the Vichy Ideal Soleil Solar Protective Water! I use the enhanced tan one but they are so light and not at all greasy feeling! and smell great! I definitely reccomend.
Congratulations on the website, Matilda. Can’t wait to check it out. By the way, I have just recently ordered some Bioderma creams and a huge bottle of the Uriage thermal water. Absolutely agree with you on the Caudalie’s Grape Water Mist. Looking forward to trying some sun protection products, particularly tinted versions. Thanks for the video!
Congratulations on making a website!! I'm sure it looks very sophisticated and chic like you, can't wait to check it out! And if I saw correctly, you have a breakdown of great beauty places to visit in France- hopefully there's similar for England to help bolster my list for when I finally get to London next year!
I had always thought that a mist wouldn't make any difference for me. But I tried the Caudalie beauty elixir. And it was stinging at first... Probably the freshness of the scent, but it is actually AMAZING! It has definitely been a saviour during last summer heatwave. Love from France 😊❤️
Thanks so much for your simple, calming and informative videos! I love how you aren’t forceful and just share your experiences with the products! It actually makes me want to try them! Stay safe 👍
Thank you so much Emily! Can't tell you how much I appreciate this feedback. I always hope my videos feel more like a conversation, so that's great to hear! ☺️ x
Thank you Cher! I've never tried Korean skincare so can't compare unfortunately, but it would be pretty hard for anything to top my love of French brands! It's been a seven year love affair 😄🇫🇷 x
You should definitely review the Revlon glass shine sheer lipsticks that came out recently! I have about half of the shades and honestly there's not a single one that's bad. They're sooooooooo smooth and light and give the prettiest tint to the lips. They're also dewy enough that you look like you're wearing a gloss without any of the stickiness or upkeep of reapplying a gloss. Hands down the best sheer lipsticks I've tried and they're drugstore! The shades rum raisin and glaring coral seem like two you would love.
Thank you so much! Can't tell you how much I appreciate that ☺️👏 It's been so enjoyable to tackle a new project that's work related but also a creative outlet! x
And here comes another amazing video ! The products you mentioned are widely used in my country, we love every single one of them For sunscreen, in addition to La Roche Posay my other favorite one is Day Long from GALDERMA, I don't see it recommended anywhere which is strange since it is really one of the most effective sunscreen with an extraordinary longevity, no need to reapply several times during the day ! I highly suggest that you try GALDERMA products, dermatologists love this brand for its simple yet effective formulas, the prices are quite interesting as well.
@@matildaonvideo Galderma is a French/Suiss pharmaceutical company actually, it was founded as a joint venture between Nestlé and L'Oréal. It is not very famous among the general population because it's not advertised but you can find it in all French pharmacies, it is definitely one of the best brands. I am a pharmacist from Algeria, pharmacies in my country are identical to those in France (healthcare system in Algeria was established by France, we also study the same program in French).
Yessss, I love it when you recommend French pharmacy since it works so well for my eczema-prone skin! I've been using Embryolisse and even Biafine as my night-time moisturiser, and I haven't have a flare-up in years. I'd recommend the LRP Cicaplast Pro-Recovery Gel as an alternative to the Cicaplast Baume. It functions much the same way but the texture is a thin/clear gel so it's excellent over spots and scars. (I picked mine up in the EU though, haven't been able to find it in Australia at all).
i've never been so early for a video :0 and congratulations on your new website, your channel has grown so much and i'm very happy for you! 💖(also have to add i was so pleased when i looked at your website "about" page and saw "hello there!")
Hi dear Matilda! I am queen of French Pharmacy Products too. I've been using them since I became an adolescent. I adore Caudalie, La Roche Posay, Biotherma, Klorane, Vichy & so many others. So I enjoyed your video so much! And I am really happy about your web! It will be so interesting, that I am really excited about it. Have a great week ahead! 😉🤗😘👌🌹☉💄🌷
Really good choice. I was using Embryollise for a long time until I have seen there is a fragrance inside. A big no no since then. Greetings from Europe. The best product from our pharmacies for me is definitely Eucerine moisturizer with spf. Nuxe also has a lot fragrance in their products
Came here for La Roche Posay's Cicaplast Baume and I was not disappointed! So glad you like it too, Matilda. I struggle with skin-picking, and I find that applying it at night does wonders to calm and repair skin irritations. Have you tried the gel version in the Cicaplast line? I'm curious about bringing it in to my rotation.
Such a helpful product Linda, glad you enjoy it too! I haven't tried the gel version but someone recommended it in the comments here so it will be on my list next time 👍 x
I don't know if you're aware but Avene actually came up with a cleanance Crème rather than gel and it is so so so great for dry skins. I have combination skin but I have the best of both worlds like really dry areas and also acne and it does clear up acne as well so if you want to try it I guarantee you won't be disappointed
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I’m truly blessed that I can find most of these in canadian pharmacies
You lucky thing Sydney! 😄👏 Luckily the larger brands have made it to Australia too x
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Matilda yay! What would we do without bioderma
And use Optimum Points to get them for free. ;)
Shoppers Drugmart gang!!
When I was studying in France for 3 years, I bought all these brands from their supermarket Carrefour or Monoprix. I miss getting these cheaply especially the caudalíe elixir. *Sigh*
Ohh you lucky thing! These products are everywhere over there 😄👏 x
when i was a child i had so many clothes from monoprix!!
I just want to say that Matilda's videos never fail to simultaneously calm me down and cheer me up - her channel is by far my favourite and we are forever grateful for all the hard work and effort she puts into every video.
Ohh Maddy, this has absolutely made my day! Truly can't tell you how much this means, thank you ☺️👏 x
Wouldn't be a Matilda video without that cult favourite caudalie face mist
I love it! 😄🌿 x
That s how you know Matilda is an intellectual, that face mist is wonderful. (hi, Matilda, hope you re doing well).
Actually that mist has a high quantity of fragrance and denatured alcohol which Actually can dry out ur skin, that's why people feel like they have to reapply it often!
An actually informative video on French products ! You have named soo many favorites and products we do use daily. I would like to remind everyone here though that just because a product is bought in a pharmacy doesn't mean it cant contain ingredients that can be potentially irritating to your skin so make sure you read the labels to buy what suits your skin type ! (and do buy the Embryolisse moisturizer...a perfect hydrating cream and primer for a fresh and dewy look). I love u Mathila !!
Thank you so much, that means the world! 👏 Absolutely, always important to do more research on what will work for your skin type and specific concerns x
I love how clean the packaging looks
The colours look so nice together! 😄 x
They are nice. It's not too much.
every time you upload it feels like a treat!!!! hearing that "hello there!" makes me so happy hehe
Ohh thank you, so nice of you! ☺️ x
I live in Paris and I use most of these products! I think I'm going to solemnly read every pharmacie products whenever I'm out for my 1-hour groceries. Have a nice day, Matilda! x
Thank you! You lucky thing having those great pharmacies so close by 😄🇫🇷 x
The caudalíe hand cream is my absolute favorite! I hate hand creams that leave the hands greasy, tacky, and/or oily. This is the first I found that I truly love!
Glad you like it too Natalie! It has such a nice light consistency 👏 x
YAAAAAASSSS I'M SO HAPPY. FRENCH PHARMACY PRODUCTS ARE AMAZING. ALSO BLESS YOU FOR YOUR NEW WEBSITE!!! HALLLEELYJAAH
Haha thank you Magali! Glad you're excited too 😄 x
When you finish your exam and Matilda comes through with a video to relax and paint your nails to :)
Yay, congratulations on finishing! Sounds like a lovely way to wind down ☺️💅 x
Ugh mine are still going, but I’m allowing myself one Matilda video before I go back to cramming haha
and speaking of french brands i highly recommend Cattier - their body lotions come in half a liter with a pump and they are the only ones who soothe my super dry skin, their lip balms are nice too. as for bioderma - well the micellar water is the cult classic and the best ive used.
Thanks for the tip! I haven't come across that brand before 🇫🇷 x
im_so_ bored yess Cattier is a really good brand ! When I was young I used one of their toothpastes
this is so useful! i always get confused in french pharmacies as to what to buy so this is such a good guide!!!
Thank you so much Erin! So glad to hear this will be helpful 🇫🇷 x
Love la roche posay, their cleanser for dry skin is a game changer for me
Glad to hear! 😄👍 x
Which cleanser you are talking about for dry skin
I have very dry skin.. can u recommend a good one
@@myworldzcool try the la roche posay toleraine hydrating cleanser..
As a french ppl I'm happy this time I can easily go buy what you recommend!
I'm surprised you didn't talk about the Cicalfate from Avènes, it's my favorite Do-everything creme. It's great for dry, damaged skin and it's really nourishing but very light in the same time? I use it on my lips and hands exema, sometimes even after shaving my armpits and the redness and irritations disappears.
Thank you! 😄🇫🇷 Ooh I haven't tried that cream before, I'll keep an eye out for it next time! x
Shaden oh, une personne française huhu ^^ est-ce que la crème cicalfate est bien pour les peaux mixtes et sensibles ? J’hésite à l’acheter parce que j’ai la peau la plus réactive de l’univers 😅
Hey it’s Isaure c’est très bien pour les peaux sensibles. Love it!
@@kindregardsisaure j'ai la peau ultra sensible (j'ai fait une réaction à un produit la roche-posay stp) et c'est vraiment tout doux, j'ai jamais eu de problème avec au contraire ça aide quand j'ai des réactions comme ça arrive souvent 😅😅
I bought all your recommended products when I was in Paris and I love them so much!🥺
Ohh yay, wonderful to hear Anysa! 😄👏 x
Matilda bioderma has been a lifesaver for my skin and so has the avene thermal spray been! I use a different facial wash and moisturiser the one from LRP for sensitive skin and the Avene rich moisturiser, as the woman in the pharmacy in Paris recommended those from me. Also, have you tried to sunscreen from LRP? It is honestly the best facial sunscreen I’ve ever tried!
I've always found pharmacy staff so helpful there too! A La Roche-Posay sunscreen is in this video 👍☀️ x
@@anysatorck2498 plzzzz any one transalte me i cnt understnd products name nd it's uses plzzzz
it's wonderful that when you say those French brand names makes me feel really calm
Thank you Carol! I think it's a beautiful language ☺️🇫🇷 x
I went to City Pharma last year following your advice (bit embarrassed to admit that I’m French and hadn’t even heard of it before you raved about it 😂) , it’s definitely the best place to go to find literally every French pharmacy product and the deals are so good! Thank you for always giving us great tips ☺️
So glad you enjoyed it Juliette! It's certainly a tourist destination but I love that so many French people truly shop there too ☺️👍 x
Ahhhh this is the perfect video for me! Since I've been watching your videos over the last year and a half, I've always admired how you can explain the pros and cons of a wide range of products without making your viewers feel the pressure to buy. I actually went to CityPharma per your recommendation on my last trip to Paris this January and picked up so many amazing goodies at a fraction of the price here in the UK... thank you so much for your videos Matilda - I always look forward to them, particularly during this COVID lockdown - they're almost therapeutic! :)
Ahhh and this is the perfect comment for me, Ash! 😄👏 Thank you so much, lovely to hear you enjoyed your visit. I always want my videos to feel like a conversation between beauty lovers, not a sales pitch, so that feedback is much appreciated! x
I used the Avene cleanser when I was a teenager (and it really controlled acne), but now is too strong for my skin, so I use Avene's cleansing milk.
Glad French products are still part of your routine Beatriz! ☺️🇫🇷 x
@Beatriz... Did it help u when u were teenager?... i have 2 teens so its hard to find the right one...
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yeah i'm surprised that matilda consider sit gentle i have oily skin and it's too much for me. i prefer the korean and japanese powder cleansers - now they are the bomb!
I absolutely love your recommendations! French pharmacy skincare is always the best. Every now and then when my skin starts acting up, I realize that I wasn't using enough of these gems. I just recently discovered the magic of the Embryolisse moisturizer.
Thanks for watching Alli! Glad you're a fan of some of these too ☺️🇫🇷 x
As a Greek I always thought it was easy finding French beauty brands in the country, along with Korres these are truly the best you can find! caudalie and Avène have always been the best making me feel expensive while being quite affordable!
As a french gal I feel incredibly lucky to have easy access to these :))
You're definitely very lucky! 😄🇫🇷 x
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Anthelios XL by La Roche is by far the BEST sunscreen I’ve ever used so light and doesn’t live your skin greasy
So glad you love it too Sofia! 👏☀️ x
your hand must be moisturised as hell after your skincare videos!!! id love to be able to try french skincare one day, unfortunately it isnt in my budget seeing as i do not live in france, but i can dream
Haha it's definitely very soft! Hope you get to give some of these a try one day ☺️👍 x
Finally, someone says it in youtube! I couldn't get the Nuxe reve de miel to work either. Excited to try out the caudalie lip balms!
Haha glad it wasn't just me! 😄 x
I deeply appreciate how you don't say "this is crap" about the products you do not like. Those just "don't work for you". Same formula could work perfectly for someone else. So positive and pleasant!
I live in France so it’s easy for me ! But, I recommend as lip balm to try the APAISAC Nourishing Lip Balm. It stays all day on your lips, it is not to thick or waxy, hydrates and life you soft and beautiful lips. And for the face and body cream, I love A-DERMA Emollient lotion. Great for all types of skin, it hydrates from first application.
Thank you for sharing! I'll keep an eye out for those two next time 🇫🇷 x
Love this video! My sensitive skin has been so much better when I switched to minimal French pharmacy skincare routine.
The Avene Eau Thermale makes me feel like a rich woman
Thank you Tonisha, glad it's working well for you! Face mists do make you feel a bit fancy, don't they 😂 x
omg same, my skin is so sensitive, I broke out to the famous Cetaphil cleanser! Avene saved my skin lol
I love the moisturising sorbet by Caudalie, it's great for combination/oily skin like mine as it doesn't feel heavy on the skin like most moisturisers do!
Glad it works well for your skin type too Chantal! ☺️ x
In the middle of the night, I had the itch to add some French pharmacy products into my shopping cart and Google the best French drugstore makeup! And now, I just saw you uploaded this video! Divine timing ~
Wow, fantastic timing Jectan! 😄🇫🇷 Hope you enjoyed it x
I been using Cicaplast Baume B5 for my dry hands and it’s amazing how soft they are now! And for my lips Cicaplast Levres Barrier Repairing Balm also by La Roche-Posay, is the best I’ve ever used. I saw these recomendations in Nadine Baggot’s channel. They have been my lifesavers this winter!!💓💓💓
Ooh good idea, I hadn't thought of using Cicaplast as a hand cream too! 👍 You'll see some of my favourite formulas on my channel very soon x
In my opinion the french skincare market is heavily ignored which is sad, I love the French skincare!💕
Me too! I love it 👏 x
Here in Europe it definitely isn’t
I live in Italy and you can easily find almost all of these products in every pharmacy, even in small towns' ones! But yep, I guess they're not as easy to find outside Europe
Actually all these brands are very readily available in Singapore, I think we just don't see it much on RUclips. In the RUclips world K-beauty rules, from my observation.
In Russia we can buy many of these products in some pharmacy and in big make-up stores!)
I live in Canada where most of these products are sold at Shoppers Drug Mart (our main drug store chain) so I'm really glad that I've tried almost everything you've mentioned in your video! I recommend trying Avene's Cicalfate balm (it repairs dark spots really well), Nuxe's Huile Prodigieuse (a multi-purpose dry oil with the most luxurious scent), and Embryolisse's Eau de Beaute Rosamelis (a beautifully scented floral and calming toner).
Another French brand to add: L'Occitane. Their shea butter hand creams, soaps, and body cream are absolutely everything
Thank you Sammi! I've been to Shoppers a few times on visits to Vancouver 😄 It has a great range! x
yesss!!!!! im french so i actually screamed when i saw this, putting on my mask and going to the center of the city and getting those, brb! lmao, nice vid!
Thank you for watching! 😄🇫🇷 x
Hi Matilda, thank you for all your suggestions. In 2018 I wrote to you about a nailpolish that I bought for Christmas and wanted a matching lipstick with it. You suggested the CHANEL Pirate which is such an iconic red that it can go with everything. Now, I own both the Pirate Nailpolish and the Pirate Lipstick. My very first CHANEL items. They look so sophisticated together throughout the whole year. Thank you.. xx..
Thank you so much for sharing Stella! Lovely to hear. Glad you're still enjoying your Pirate products years later! ☺️💄❤️ x
Everytime your voice calms me and your videos are just SO pleasant to watch !
Even if I live in Paris, you make me want to discover more in my pharmacy down the road (well for later) you woke up my curiosity !!
Thank you so much! That means a lot coming from a Parisian ☺️🇫🇷 x
This is what keeps me going through quarantine 🙌🏼
Thank you so much Carolina! Glad my videos can keep you company ☺️ x
I clicked so fast! I love the grape water too! It's so refreshing and sweet.
Glad you like it too! Interesting, I don't find the scent very sweet, but maybe that's because I often use rosewater mists that are definitely on the sweeter side 😄🌹 x
I live in Switzerland and Pharmacies here are like heaven to my eyes. I love all the products you mentioned. 😀😘
They really are heaven! 😍 Thank you for watching x
How appropriate! I’ve always thought of your style as French and classic
Thank you! I love French style so that's a big compliment ☺️🇫🇷 x
Hi ! I am french and really appreciate your videos, and I have to say that the products you presented are almost all really essential and popular in France :) (especially the Avène, Caudalie and Bioderma products !)
Being extremely sensitive to the sun, my skin is often really red despite all the sunscreen I apply so there is an amazing creme you can find in french pharmacies too which works like heaven for me. It's called Osmosoft and it looks like a very liquidy and soothing gel. I apply it multiple times a day when I expose my skin to the sun and it rehydrates my skin perfectly. You can even put it in the fridge before applying it so it gives you a really cooling feeling. This creme is also prescribed by doctors if your skin has been burned lightly.
I hope my comment is useful to some of you ;)
Thank you so much, great to have confirmation from someone in France! 😄🇫🇷 I will definitely keep an eye out for Osmosoft next time, thank you for the tip! x
Absolute French pharmacy obsessed frenchie here !
Love all the products you've recommended, I have yet to try the Cicaplast (now added to my list for my next much needed shopping trip post-lockdown). I very highly recommend the brand Sanoflore if you haven't tried it - a true green and organic French brand with amazing products and packaging to die for.
Also, next time you're in France and want to find the mother of French pharmacies in the Paris area, go to the Pharmacie de la gare Roissy-en-Brie if you can. It is basically a pharmacie supermarket with the lowest prices I have seen at pharmacies. It's a little far from Paris itself but it.is.heaven.
Thank you for sharing! Nice to meet a fellow French skincare addict 😄🇫🇷 That big pharmacy sounds fantastic, do you know if prices are even lower than City Pharma? Could be worth a visit! x
i have watched this video 20 times and it never gets old...!!!!
Thank you Suhasini! 🇫🇷 x
I'm French and I totally agree, these are the products I use on a daily basis !!
Great to hear Lina! 😄🇫🇷 x
French and Korean/Japanese skincare products are my absolute favourites!
I am from Japan so I have access to K and J Beauty everywhere, and cheaply...
And! I currently live/study in the EU, so all the French Pharmacy products are all over the pharmacies in the country I study in! I am truly grateful for having the best of both worlds 😌
Sounds perfect Narayanan! You lucky thing 😄 x
Hi Matilda, I just wanted to take a moment to share my love and appreciation for your content! You manage to maintain a highly produced and professional quality of video, while still remaining charming, approachable and fun! Watching your videos is truly one of the highlights of my day! Lots of love!
Wow, thank you so much for this comment! Truly some of the best feedback I've ever received ☺️👏 Can't tell you how much I appreciate the support! x
Matilda 🥰💞
That caudalie beauty elixir seems great. I might actually get one.
Glad you like the sound of it! 💚 x
Yay! I’ve been waiting for this video! Your skincare picks are absolutely fantastic and everything you’ve recommended that I’ve picked up has worked beautifully for me.
Thank you so much Rachel! Fantastic to hear 😄👏 What have you been enjoying? x
La roche posay toleraine moisturisers are really amazing. Sunscreen wise I like their anthelios xl and the huge bioderma spray sunscreen photoderm max. Also, I find the b5 balm is really good for the lips if they ever get irritated from certain lip products.
Glad you're a La Roche-Posay fan too Adina! 😄 x
First of all, congratulations on your website 🥂.
I have oily skin with blemishes and my favourite cleanser is the solid formula of the uriage hyséac. It definitely makes the skin squeaky clean, but doesn’t aggravate my eczema nor provokes dryness. I usually use it at night, following thermal water (LRP) and a face oil. For eczema-prone scalp, I’d recommend the phyto progenium ultra-gentle shampoo, if it’s available. It’s definitely one of the best.
Thank you Sara! And thanks for sharing 😄🇫🇷 x
So happy that we have most of these in Montreal pharmacies!
Glad to hear! ☺️ x
A note for anyone with dry or dehydrated skin, try not to use face mists on their own/as a refresher! Since they are mostly water, without a product over the top to trap in the moisture, as the mist starts to dry it evaporates off your skin and draws more water out of your skin with it, making your face more dry. It's why people often end up using them all day, because you get a nice feeling followed by a drier feeling, so you use it again and again etc. Not saying this happens for everyone but if you use them a lot and still have dry skin, maybe give them a miss and see what happens. Love the video, discovering La Roche-Posay saved my oily dehydrated sensitive skin! x
Absolutely, this process is called transepidermal water loss and it can definitely create much more of a dry feeling! It's why I always prefer to use face mist before moisturiser in the morning / night to lock it in, but I do love a little spritz during the day too ☺️👍 x
The Caudalie face mist is such a treat. I didn’t much cared for it at first when I got it but now i am hooked! Sephora has a good deal on it in their limited edition pack where you can get the big size plus a mini for the same price as the original. Such a good deal!
I had the same experience a few years ago Cammy - I wasn't mad on the scent the first time I tried it, but quickly became obsessed! 😂💧 x
Oh my goodness I am so happy you talked about nuxe pot! I stocked up when was in Paris with my mom and son and thought that got a defective batch! It’s so thick and just sits on your lips as a paste! Love your website!!
Thank you Irina! Glad I wasn't the only one who had that experience with the balm 😔 x
I grew up with these skincare products and I love that you are doing a video on this
I discovered your channel a couple days ago and I have been binge watching ever since. 🤗
Thank you Katerina! Great to have you here 😄👋 x
Your videos are so relaxing! I absolutely love the caudalie grape water face mist it is my favourite facial mist! What is your favourite micellar water to remove makeup when you in a hurry?? Xxx love you so much!
Thank you so much Alesha! Bioderma is definitely my favourite (the first product in this video), but I only use it to remove face makeup - I prefer to swap to an eye makeup remover for that area 👍 x
This came at the BEST time. I have just (within the last week) been researching all the French Pharmacie products! I can't wait to purchase some!
Perfect timing Brianna! 😄🇫🇷 x
Discovered this channel today and I'm obsessed with this aesthetic and the way you photograph these products. It's like a moving magazine spread. Subscribed!
Thank you so much Lucia! I was obsessed with magazines growing up and the inspiration for my channel was bringing a beauty spread to life, so that's wonderful to hear! 😄👏 x
Matilda backk at it again, with showing me things I didn't know I NEEDED!
Haha thank you Elle! 😄🇫🇷 x
Hi Matilda! Living in France, I love the skincare sold in all pharmacies. I love all the products you listed and my other favorites are SVR Laboratories especially their Hydraliane Essence (HA), Laino Rose Water, Marilou Cleansing Oil, Uriage hydrating water night mask and eye cream and La Rosée products especially their regenerating mask stick.
Thank you for sharing! I like the sound of those products too ☺️👍 x
I just bought the Klorane dry shampoo! Always nice to see my choices validated by Matilda :)
Haha hope you enjoy it! 😄👍 x
I use the Nuxe balm and bioderma micellar water every single day, but I want to try the By Terry balm once I‘ve finished up Nuxe. Love a good rose scent. So happy you have a website now!
Thank you so much Hannah! 😄 Glad you have some French favourites in your routine too x
Legit got 90% of all these items. Also a sucker for french pharmacy products. Btw, the nuxe lip balm works best at night as a lip mask. The best way to get the most use out of it.
Glad you enjoy these too! 😄🇫🇷 I always used to wear my Nuxe balm before bed but it just wasn't effective unfortunately x
Matilda oh that’s a pity 😅 Works well for me.
I’m so excited you will have your own website!! LOVE from USA 🇺🇸
Thank you so much Suzanne! It's up and running, you can find the link in the description box 😄💻 x
I've been using French Pharmacy since I was little because I have the most sensitive, atopic skin. It's really good
Glad it works well for you Paula! ☺️ x
Suddenly soo happy to be french ! I also never saw a video with homeoplamine before, i’ve used it since 10 years
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😄🇫🇷 x
Yes yes yes yes yes yes!!! Couldn’t be happier for you Matilda! I started watching your videos from when they were just vlogs and to see your channel grow makes me so happy as you’re probably the most genuine and trustworthy RUclipsr I know. More power to you! xx 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Thank you so much Fatihah, so kind of you! I really appreciate the support ☺️👏 x
Happ to see that you nearly over 250k, i was here when you were 25k and still you didnt change anything in your videos mainly because they are PERFECT. Lovely to hear your voice in the beginning of my day, keep it up Matilda, stay safe and love u!
Thank you so much, so kind of you! It's going to be such a surreal milestone, I truly can't believe it 😱 Really appreciate you sticking around since the very early days! x
Congratulations on your website. I had a trip planned to Paris in May but unfortunately now all is cancelled. Hope to make it there when it is safer and I will be sure to use your recommendations for pharmacies and products!
Thank you Preetika! I was due to go back to Paris this summer too, such a shame for everyone that has had to cancel plans. It will certainly be all the more enjoyable when we can explore again ☺️👍 x
i love the caudalie grape water, just bought it last week and i've been spraying it all week! truly does what it claims.
So glad you're enjoying it! ☺️ x
I was casually scrolling through RUclips and gasped! I own that tinted sunscreen! It’s so delightful
Love French Pharmaceuticals. So happy that you shared with us your favorite French products. I am a big fan of Caudalie and Avene ❤️ Thank for sharing!
Thank you Brenda! Glad to hear you're a fellow Caudalie and Avene addict 😄🇫🇷 x
Those bath salts sound wonderful. Never used anything eucalyptus scented before, but I'd love to try it out.
Such a refreshing scent! 🌿 x
I cant believe I read all the comments and also replied to a few. Probably the first time I've ever done that on a video.
I saw your Citypharma vlog when you posted and miraculously took a trip to France last year. I made a list, researched alot and followed your page for inspo. Infact, I DMed you on Instagram for more recommendations. It was my last day in Paris and I desperately wanted to go there so I didnt put on any makeup and wore Jeans so that I could rush to Citypharma. Went on top of the Eiffel tower looking very shabby, but I dont regret a bit of it since it was the best beauty day of my life.
Planning to continue my medicine studies in the UK, so that I can practice in the EU and I'll be closer to Citypharma. 🤣
Thanks for joining in the conversation Tina! 😄 Such a nice story, I'm glad you had such a memorable beauty day there! x
wow i think this is the only squarespace website i would actually go on
Thank you for taking a look at it! 😄 x
I love the Vichy Ideal Soleil Solar Protective Water! I use the enhanced tan one but they are so light and not at all greasy feeling! and smell great! I definitely reccomend.
Ooh that sounds interesting, thanks for the tip! I'll keep an eye out next time 👍 x
Congratulations on the website, Matilda. Can’t wait to check it out. By the way, I have just recently ordered some Bioderma creams and a huge bottle of the Uriage thermal water. Absolutely agree with you on the Caudalie’s Grape Water Mist. Looking forward to trying some sun protection products, particularly tinted versions. Thanks for the video!
Thank you Nadine! Enjoy your French treats ☺️👍 x
Congratulations on making a website!! I'm sure it looks very sophisticated and chic like you, can't wait to check it out! And if I saw correctly, you have a breakdown of great beauty places to visit in France- hopefully there's similar for England to help bolster my list for when I finally get to London next year!
Thank you Zosia! Definitely planning to add more Beauty Shopping lists for different cities 😉👍 x
i have the la roche posay tinted sunscreen and its really good concealer dosent look cakey on top
Glad you like it Hannah! ☀️ x
Caudalie is my favorite.That grape water and beauty elixir is my HG. The glow is undeniable 💕
Glad you love them too Chiara! 😄🇫🇷 x
I had always thought that a mist wouldn't make any difference for me. But I tried the Caudalie beauty elixir. And it was stinging at first... Probably the freshness of the scent, but it is actually AMAZING! It has definitely been a saviour during last summer heatwave. Love from France 😊❤️
Also, it is funny to see you mention Biafine or Homeoplasmine as we see it more like medication 😃
Glad you're enjoying it Math! Such a lovely mist 🌿💧 Biafine and Homeoplasmine do live in my medicine cabinet at home, I only use them as needed x
Thanks so much for your simple, calming and informative videos! I love how you aren’t forceful and just share your experiences with the products! It actually makes me want to try them! Stay safe 👍
Thank you so much Emily! Can't tell you how much I appreciate this feedback. I always hope my videos feel more like a conversation, so that's great to hear! ☺️ x
They do feel like having a real conversation! Thanks for taking the time to reply to my comment 😊
I tried all of them except the lip balms but biafine is a must to have its amazing!!
Glad you enjoy it too! 👍 x
love the caudalie elixir spray and bioderma micellar water. i bought them when i went to paris last summer! great video as always x
Thank you Nikki! Glad you're enjoying them 😄👍 x
Love the video! Do you prefer Korean or French skincare?
Thank you Cher! I've never tried Korean skincare so can't compare unfortunately, but it would be pretty hard for anything to top my love of French brands! It's been a seven year love affair 😄🇫🇷 x
Matilda I’m also a big fan! I haven’t tried Korean skincare as well but I heard great things about it!
You should definitely review the Revlon glass shine sheer lipsticks that came out recently! I have about half of the shades and honestly there's not a single one that's bad. They're sooooooooo smooth and light and give the prettiest tint to the lips. They're also dewy enough that you look like you're wearing a gloss without any of the stickiness or upkeep of reapplying a gloss. Hands down the best sheer lipsticks I've tried and they're drugstore! The shades rum raisin and glaring coral seem like two you would love.
Ooh they sound nice Audrey! Thanks for the rave review 💄 x
I highly recommend bioderma water miccelar and la Roche posay moisturizer. Together those are a big change for my skin.
Glad you like Bioderma too! 👏 x
Everything about you is just aesthetic. Your website is absolutely gorgeous and I’m happy that you completed a 2020 goal! Excellent video as always!
Thank you so much! Can't tell you how much I appreciate that ☺️👏 It's been so enjoyable to tackle a new project that's work related but also a creative outlet! x
And here comes another amazing video ! The products you mentioned are widely used in my country, we love every single one of them
For sunscreen, in addition to La Roche Posay my other favorite one is Day Long from GALDERMA, I don't see it recommended anywhere which is strange since it is really one of the most effective sunscreen with an extraordinary longevity, no need to reapply several times during the day !
I highly suggest that you try GALDERMA products, dermatologists love this brand for its simple yet effective formulas, the prices are quite interesting as well.
Thank you Maya! 😄 I haven't ever come across Galderma before. Is the brand from where you live? x
@@matildaonvideo Galderma is a French/Suiss pharmaceutical company actually, it was founded as a joint venture between Nestlé and L'Oréal. It is not very famous among the general population because it's not advertised but you can find it in all French pharmacies, it is definitely one of the best brands.
I am a pharmacist from Algeria, pharmacies in my country are identical to those in France (healthcare system in Algeria was established by France, we also study the same program in French).
matilda, i recommend the palmers cocoa butter formula swivel stick. it is my all time favorite balm and it tastes almost chocolatey.
Ooh sounds nice! 👍 x
Yessss, I love it when you recommend French pharmacy since it works so well for my eczema-prone skin! I've been using Embryolisse and even Biafine as my night-time moisturiser, and I haven't have a flare-up in years.
I'd recommend the LRP Cicaplast Pro-Recovery Gel as an alternative to the Cicaplast Baume. It functions much the same way but the texture is a thin/clear gel so it's excellent over spots and scars. (I picked mine up in the EU though, haven't been able to find it in Australia at all).
Glad you're a big French pharmacy fan too! 😄 Ooh thank you for the tip, I'll definitely check out that gel in future x
i've never been so early for a video :0 and congratulations on your new website, your channel has grown so much and i'm very happy for you! 💖(also have to add i was so pleased when i looked at your website "about" page and saw "hello there!")
Thank you so much Serena, so nice of you! ☺️ x
I really like a repairing cream from Avéne that has zinc in it. It is really soothing and I mostly use it on ingrown hairs!
Ooh good tip Sonja! 👍 x
Hi dear Matilda! I am queen of French Pharmacy Products too. I've been using them since I became an adolescent. I adore Caudalie, La Roche Posay, Biotherma, Klorane, Vichy & so many others. So I enjoyed your video so much!
And I am really happy about your web! It will be so interesting, that I am really excited about it.
Have a great week ahead! 😉🤗😘👌🌹☉💄🌷
Thank you Toñi! Glad you love these brands too 😄🇫🇷 x
Really good choice. I was using Embryollise for a long time until I have seen there is a fragrance inside. A big no no since then. Greetings from Europe. The best product from our pharmacies for me is definitely Eucerine moisturizer with spf. Nuxe also has a lot fragrance in their products
Thank you for sharing Odessa! I've certainly seen Eucerin before but haven't tried any of their products. Maybe next time! ☺️ x
Came here for La Roche Posay's Cicaplast Baume and I was not disappointed! So glad you like it too, Matilda. I struggle with skin-picking, and I find that applying it at night does wonders to calm and repair skin irritations. Have you tried the gel version in the Cicaplast line? I'm curious about bringing it in to my rotation.
Such a helpful product Linda, glad you enjoy it too! I haven't tried the gel version but someone recommended it in the comments here so it will be on my list next time 👍 x
I used to have the small avène face mist and I loved it I was so refreshing I used to bring it to school In the summer and it kept my skin hydrated
Glad you enjoyed it Megan! ☺️💧 x
I don't know if you're aware but Avene actually came up with a cleanance Crème rather than gel and it is so so so great for dry skins. I have combination skin but I have the best of both worlds like really dry areas and also acne and it does clear up acne as well so if you want to try it I guarantee you won't be disappointed
Oh wow, thank you for letting me know! That definitely sounds like it would be worth a try ☺️👍 x