TOP BEAUTY & SKINCARE PRODUCTS (surprise, they're NOT all French!)

I've been asked about my French skincare routine and what beauty products I use, so that’s what this video is all about. Some are French brands and a bunch actually are not. But what they all have in common is that they’re beauty and skincare products I use regularly and have for quite some time now. After learning the hard way over the years, I don’t experiment too much with new products (sorry French beauty essentials). That’s why only a couple of my top beauty and skincare essentials are beauty products from France despite the fact that I live in France.

From French cleansing water and French toothpaste to non-French eye cream and lip gloss and more, let's get into some of my favorite tried-and-true beauty and skincare essentials I can't live without.

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Salut! I'm Diane, an American who has lived in France since 2012 and the creator of the blog/YouTube channel Oui In France. My channel's focus is "Everyday French life and beyond." I make videos on French culture topics, France vs. US culture comparisons, food, travel, language, and give you my thoughts about what it's like living in France as an American in the Loire Valley. Thanks for being here and if you enjoy this sort of thing, please share with friends and subscribe!

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[mgparis]

Merci Diane, you have flawless skin so this is super cool :)

[jml]

After my cancer diagnosis I check every single ingredient listed on the labels of everything I put in or on my body. Mostly I am checking for possible carcinogens and hormone disruptors. Many are allowed to be used in the USA.

[christine]

Hi, Diane. I just want to express my appreciation for your videos. I am learning a lot from you about. I hope you continue to be motivated and you may have good health.

[sarapanzarella]

My husband travels a ton and has brought back grown alchemist from some of his first class flights - have not thought to look into the brand. Those hard water treatment powders might be good for those traveling to Iceland - Iceland destroyed my hair last year! We have a mito red/infrared therapy wrap. I can’t say I have seen many skin benefits yet but it really helped me with pain from injuring my elbows from a fall and my husband swears by it for his knee pain - well actually he doesn’t use it much anymore because he doesn’t have much knee pain now!

[michellebrooks]

I get a rash from the sun as well! It sucks. Love this video, thank you for sharing.

[carmelitasantos]

Thank you so much for all the good info you provided, I'm so glad I found your channel. A bientot.

[lauraellen]

Thanks for sharing! I love the French pharmacy when I was there. I have very dry sensitive skin and Avene and Mustela Stelatopia (for babies) are great for my skin. I really want to try the toothpaste!

[ashleighzee]

Diane, thanks for this video. I've wanted to ask you about your skincare routine for a while now but thought it would be too off topic, so thank you! 🙂

[rodneyferris]

Thank you Diane! I really enjoyed this video. As an older guy, I find that it is more difficult to do much exercise, but I was struck by what you shared. I'll really look into taking better care of myself!

[janiec]

Thanks for sharing your favorite products! I live in Northern NJ and our well water is hard! My husband and I are in the process of shopping for a water softener. I love Micellar water but it's just not enough for me to clean my face. All of them, no matter how well they clean my face, they leave a film on my skin so I still need to wash my face with soap and water but I've been using distilled water for the rinsing until we get our water taken care of. I love the Malibu hair treatment! My hair feels so clean and soft after using it. Next time I'm in France I want to try that toothpaste!

[ladysparkymartin]

Whatever you’re doing, it’s working because you always glow! 👏💃💐I’m a redhead so I share your fear of sun. Forgive the pun, but I’ve been burned too many times!

[emmanuellegd]

Thanks, this video about skincare is interesting.
Could you compare french and american beauty routine? Are there many differences? Thanks for all your tips...

[Matthew-wqgg]

You may have done a video about this already. But if not, how about doing a video about coffee culture in France and how it's different than the USA.

[acbc]

You should do a video on how to ship cheese, chocolate and skin products from France to the United States. I’d appreciate it

[ccmarcum]

A pharmacist in Paris showed me Biafine cream and I have used it ever since, on bare skin, makeup base or night cream. Tubes come in two sizes and it is very inexpensive. I order online but it is even less in France. Last tube was $9 and that was a year ago. An emollient that is absorbed, no scent and really effective. Worth a try, non?

[juliansw]

True! Water is hard in France and you have to adapt your skincar routine. My favorite products (since I am 14) are La Roche Posay. I tried other products over the years (even Avene, which is supposed to have even less preservative) and my (very sensitive) skin always reacted. For the hair, I haven't found better than the American brand Aveda. All these are expensive, but then I don't need any make up. I save on those 😉

[christine]

Since there is hard water in France, do you use any water filter? How do you deal with it? Is Stanley available in France?

[amyspeers]

I have always used sun screen but after my melanoma diagnosis, I use it religiously. Do you have a brand for your face that you like? I have sensitive skin like you do.

[Rachel-rsjn]

I've used the Bare Minerals powder for years! Love it! Are all the products on your list cruelty free? And, I don't suppose you have any recommendations for dark spots?

[slumdoggy]

Bonjour Diane! My name is Frank. I am a totally blind person. I am writing a novel in which the Bline character is in France right now. In Paris. Would you be willing to make a video about how blind and visually impaired people are treated in France? Thank you so much in advance. Cheers! Frank Leonard Eller.