"Arguably the number-one thing to buy in France is sunscreen. Because the EU regulates SPF as a cosmetic - versus the FDA's classification of it as a non-prescription drug - European manufacturers have access to newer, more advanced UV filters. I wanted a sunscreen with a non-greasy finish, so the pharmacist steered me toward Mediceutics' Fluide Solaire (€30.40). The formula is semi-matte without being drying (thanks to vitamin E), rubs in with zero white cast, and layers perfectly under foundation."
"Caudalie for $20? In this economy? Say no more. This moisturizing set includes a full size VinoHydra Sorbet Cream Moisturizer - which the pharmacist couldn't recommend enough - plus a mini cleansing gel for good measure. The lightweight moisturizer features chamomile extract (produced in France) to reduce redness and hyaluronic acid for deep hydration. Yes, it's a product you can buy in the U.S. - but should you find yourself in Paris, it's nearly half the price."
"At just under €5, Homéoplasmine is cheaper than chips and apparently a staple in every European makeup artist's bag - or so said the French woman who did my glam. The first thing she did when she arrived at my hotel room was dab a little onto my lips during skin prep. It goes on shiny, then dries down to a soft matte that isn't gloopy - think a thinner Vaseline, which tracks given that one of the main ingredients is petroleum jelly."
European sunscreens use newer UV filters because the EU classifies SPF as a cosmetic, offering non-greasy, semi-matte options like Mediceutics' Fluide Solaire that rubs in without white cast and layers under foundation. Caudalie's VinoHydra Sorbet Cream Moisturizer provides lightweight hydration with chamomile extract and hyaluronic acid and can be significantly cheaper in Paris than in the U.S. Homéoplasmine is an inexpensive, multi-use petroleum jelly–based balm that applies shiny then dries to a soft matte, useful for lips, calluses, and general skin repair. Marvis is recognized for distinctive flavored toothpastes such as Jasmine, Orange Blossom, and Licorice.
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