France has probably some of the best beauty lines in the world, and some of the more cheap ones are actually amazing too. So here are some products that you should buy if you happen to be in Paris, without spending gazillions on a cream. If you can't fly all the way to France for them amazon and other online stores will do just fine.

The products I am talking about are found in pharmacies, so no need for sephora or magasins Printemps. these products are sworn by make up artists, models and beauty insiders for a reason, because they are amazing.

La Roche-Posay, Effaclar A.I. Correcteur Ciblé des Imperfections. This product is the best you can find for pimples! It dries them over night and prevents them from leaving marks.

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré. I first heard about this when Sara Sampaio reccomended it for her sensitive and break out prone skin, then I read quite a few make up artists having it. Basically it is a multi-purpose cream, that can be a make up remover, a mask and a primer besides being obviously a good moisturizing cream.

Bioderma Créaline H2O Solution Micellaire, this micellar wwater is a make up remover and a cleanser, and generally the secret weapon of every French woman ( I wrote a review here).

Homeoplasmine. This is a beauty insider product that basically substitutes Vaseline. it works wonders for winter ravaged lips or chapped skin. You will need to ask the pharmacist for this one as it is usually stored behind counter.

Now with your shopping list done, go and buy your beauty products. I hope you'll be strolling down les Champs élisées, but if that is not the case you can always play "Je t'aime, moi non plus" while you stock up on these products online; and don't worry you're not the only one who thinks that she should go back to Paris!