French skincare is rightly famed for its effective formulas, and French-made cosmetics are sold at reassuringly affordable prices in Paris. You can find pretty everywhere cosmetics there (Brand shops, shopping malls, beauty stores…). But for French people, the best place to buy them is Pharmacies, where you can get expertise and useful advice to find the most suitable skincare for you. In this article, we will introduce several trendy French skincare and food supplements that can be found in Paris Pharmacies: we have selected some of the best and most trendy products in 2025, and that are complementary one with another. If you are interested to shop for cosmetics in France, have a look at our special offer here.
France is for sure the country where the cosmetic brands per inhabitants rate is the higher in the world! There are new brands created almost every day, it’s not easy to choose one when confronted with this overwhelming variety. We selected some products that you could pick up next time you’re in France.
There are already famous brands or new trendy Parisian brands that are not yet famous abroad but very popular in France.
The Beauty Elixir is a cult product of the Brand. It is inspired by the XVIth century “Elixir of Youth” of the Queen Isabelle of Hungary. It’s a facial spray with brightening and hydrating properties, made of essential oils and plant extracts such as grape water. It suits all types of skin but is particularly recommended for dry skins. It can act as an anti-dull complexion treatment as well as to glow your complexion.
How to use it?
The great thing with the Beauty Elixir is that, contrary to many skincare products that have only one employ, it can be used in many ways: you can use it as a toner, as well as a make-up setting spray. And of course you can use It throughout the day to refresh your skin and provide an instant boost of radiance. The travel size (30ml) can easily be brought along in a handbag. Shake it before use, hold the bottle 30cm from your face, close your eyes and mist all over.
Huile Prodigieuse is a very famous Multi-Usage Dry Oil Spray. This luxurious oil nourishes, repairs, and softens both your skin and hair.
How to use it?
The Nuxe Oil is a great alternative to use as a moisturizer. Not only does it hydrate your skin but it is packed with tons of rich nutrients to help revitalize your complexion. But you can use it in many ways: as hair oil, body lotion, massage oil, shaving oil...
This oil has multiple purposes and can be used on the face, body, and hair. It is a global solution for regulating skin disorders of any skin type, even the most sensitive ones. It contains 4% of Neem leave active extracts, with proven anti-inflammatory and anti-free radical properties.
How to use it?
On the face, you can use it on your dry skin by placing a few drops in the palm of your hand, and then apply with gentle movements. You can use it daily on the dry parts of your body: use light, delicate strokes with the flat of the hand to avoid damaging the skin. You can also use it on wet or dry hair, as a pre-shampoo or conditioner.
Gentle, soothing, and deeply hydrating, Créaline Foaming Gel is the ultimate ally for sensitive skin. Enriched with calming and nourishing active ingredients, it swiftly soothes irritations while restoring balance. Its luxurious, creamy foam leaves your skin feeling soft, supple, and utterly comfortable.
How to Use it?
Apply to damp skin. Work into a rich lather. Rinse thoroughly. Gently pat dry.
This facial cleanser for blemish-prone skin helps to reduce the appearance of blemishes and blackheads, and removes excess oil while leaving the skin feeling soft and smooth.
How to use it?
Use pump applicator to apply to wet hands and massage into the skin. Rinse thoroughly. You can use morning and evening.
Cleanance is a purifying, lightly foaming cleansing gel designed for oily, blemish-prone, or acne-prone skin. Its gentle formula, suitable for sensitive skin, combines a unique blend of ingredients that offer three key benefits: a mild yet effective cleanse with a gentle cleansing base, a mattifying effect, and soothing comfort thanks to Avène Thermal Spring Water, known for its calming and anti-irritating properties. The skin feels clean, fresh, purified, and less shiny.
How to use it?
Apply morning and evening to the face (and body). Lather gently using circular motions, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry carefully.
Before applying a Serum and cream, beauty experts advise using a booster to target specific skin concerns and to multiply the effects of the Serum you will use after. Many great French cosmetic brands develop their booster. it’s the case of Vichy, with Mineral 89 which is mainly made of Vichy mineral water and hyaluronic acid. It has a plumping, smoothing, and moisturizing effect on the skin.
How to use it?
Dispense two pumps per application before dotting it on the forehead, cheeks, and chin and using your hands to smooth across the face.
The Perfect Lightening Serum is your ultimate anti-dark spot solution, designed to suit all skin types. It evens out your complexion, leaving your skin flawlessly radiant, beautifully uniform, and glowing with natural brilliance.
How to use it?
Cleanse your face thoroughly with a hydrating makeup remover before applying your skincare products. Use the dropper to dispense 3 to 4 drops of serum, and gently massage it into your face, neck, and décolletage
Algologie products, made in the French north-western region of Bretagne, are doing local sourcing of their natural marine active ingredients. 90% of the ingredients are of natural origin. Elixir du Rivage is a lifting and tightening booster. This targeted treatment works wonders to restore a smoother appearance with its innovative "lifting" texture. Fine lines appear softened, and facial contours regain their suppleness and elasticity. Day after day, your complexion unveils a visibly more youthful glow.
How to use it?
Shake the bottle, apply few drops morning and/or evening to the face, neck, and décolleté, before your moisturizer.
Serums are a great tool for treating specific skin concerns. Eclat Sublime is a high-performance oil-hybrid serum combining the efficacy and lightweight of a serum with the comfort of oils to rebuild & replenish skin's inner vitality. It strengthens skin's protective barrier and boosts collagen for a more youthful-looking skin.
How to use it?
Apply 3 pumps to face and neck after cleansing and toning. Massage gently with fingertips in an upward motion from the inner to the outer part of the face. Leave to absorb before applying your cream.
This Serum is anti-aging and ultra-hydrating by combining concentrated pure hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 for optimal effectiveness while also being suitable for sensitive skin. The serum helps repair skin by replenishing the natural moisture barrier, and the serum texture leaves skin feeling supple and hydrated.
How to use it?
Fill the dropper with serum and apply 3-4 drops in the morning and/or evening on face and neck. It can be used alone or under a moisturizer.
La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Corrector Serum with Niacinamide is a discoloration serum to visibly correct persistent dark spots, while respecting the natural tone of all skin. It's erfect for reducing sunspots, age spots, and post-acne marks.
How to use it?
Fill the dropper with serum and Apply 3-4 drops on clean skin in the morning and evening.
This Serum is a universal anti-aging concentrate with hyaluronic acid infused with thousands of micro-spheres of fractionated Botanical Oils. It stimulates the skin's youth mechanisms for extraordinary anti-aging effectiveness (correction of wrinkles, firmness and dark spots). It has a fresh and silky texture with subtle botanical notes that melt into the skin.
How to use it?
Dispense a pea-sized amount of serum or half a pipette, spread the texture lightly over the fingers and then apply to the face, always working from the centre outwards (avoiding the eye area). Let the texture melt into the skin for 30 seconds and then apply your moisturizer.
This creme is an innovative depigmentation treatment for all types of brown spots thanks to its highly concentrated formula with more than 15% in depigmenting dermatological active ingredients. The complexion will be more uniform and homogeneous after 2 weeks of use. A fragrance-free cream with a light texture, non-greasy and non-sticky finish. It is suitable for all skin types and colorings. It is suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
How to use it ?
Apply morning and night on face, neck and décolleté. For optimal results, apply for a minimum of 1 month and complete the routine with sun protection such as Melascreen SPF50+ protective.
The skin is composed not of one, but 16 types of collagen, all interconnected. The new exclusive Co-Bonding Technology [Rhamnose + Peptides + Maitake] boosts and connects all collagen families. This formula addresses 16 signs of aging and improves: wrinkles, fine lines, firmness, elasticity, sagging, smooth appearance, skin texture, tone, density, resilience, repair, radiance, softness, suppleness, hydration, and an even complexion.
How to use it?
Morning and evening, on cleansed and dry skin, apply a few drops of the Serum to the entire face, avoiding the eye area.
Premier Cru Cream is the Ultimate Anti-ageing, suitable for all skin types. It corrects all signs of aging: wrinkles, dark spots, volume. Boosted by an exclusive longevity patent and a natural plumping filler, it reactivates youth mechanisms and enhances your skin’s cellular performance.
How to use it?
Apply Premier Cru The Cream morning and evening, on the face and neck, alone or after your serum. To optimize your cream’s effectiveness, apply it from the center of the face and move outwards, finishing with movements from the bottom to the top, from the décolleté and neck to the forehead.
The voluptuous cream is a premium anti-aging treatment ideal for dry skins, specifically formulated to correct all signs of aging: deep wrinkles, loss of density, slackening, dark spots, slackened pores and uneven skin texture. It's ultra-comfort melting formula nourishes intensely and durably the skin.
How to use it?
Apply morning and/or night all over the face, and massage until fully absorbed.
NYM Fundamental Absolue Cream is 100% naturally sourced, offering a highly concentrated blend of Neem's benefits with a unique mix of rare plant extracts (Lotus, Prickly Pear, Paracress) and entirely organic vegetable oils (Shea Butter, Argan, Apricot...). This velvety, refreshing cream absorbs instantly, leaving a silky-smooth finish or immediate comfort. It deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin, gradually smoothing wrinkles, firming the skin, and enhancing a bright, unified, and radiant complexion day by day.
How to use it?
Apply morning and night to the face, neck and décolleté, massaging in from the center outward.
Crème de la Presqu'ile is a redensifying & plumping cream. This rich, unctuous cream envelops the skin for an immediate sensation of comfort. Precious marine extracts reduce the appearance of wrinkles, loss of firmness, lack of density and radiance.
How to use it?
Apply morning and evening to face, neck and décolleté.
This global anti-aging day and night cream works to correct the main signs of aging visibly. It helps to revitalize, renew, and resurface the skin, which is instantly deeply nourished and more comfortable. It has a unique sensoriality thanks to its modern and elegant feminine scent.
How to use it?
Take a small amount of cream and warm it between your hands. Apply it to your face using both hands flat, always moving from the center outward, avoiding the eye contour area. Extend the application to your neck and décolleté as well. Massage until the cream is fully absorbed.
Eye Quintessence is a 2-in-1 (day & night) anti-aging eye contour moisturizer and serum. The formula refreshes the eye contour from the 1st application, and reduces the main signs of skin aging: the eyes are less tired, the skin is perfectly hydrated, the eye contour is smoother, the eyelids less droopy, dark circles reduced and puffiness less visible.
How to use it?
Apply to cleansed and dry skin around the eye, including the eyelid. Massage into skin gently with light upward motions. Apply Day Cream (white part) in the morning and Night Serum (white part) in the evening.
Lipocils expert is both an eyelash growth enhancer and a lash conditioner. It also repairs them from the damage the makeup has caused them. After 30 days of treatment, users noticed intense natural enhancement of their lashes which were visibly bolder, fuller, and more healthy. Lashes also become naturally darker due to stimulated melanin synthesis. The collector edition features a nice Parisian design which makes it a perfect gift from France.
How to use it?
Application is much like mascara, with the ergonomic and easy-to-use brush catching lashes easily while the foam tip allows for precise application at the root of the lashes. It can be used morning & evening, as a 28-day treatment, or all year long.
This 100% natural, high-tolerance facial moisturizer is specially designed for dehydrated, dry to very dry skin and is suitable for adults, children, and babies. Enriched with hyaluronic acid, its formula provides deep hydration for up to 48 hours.
How to use it?
Apply twice daily.
Aquaphor is a water-free ointment that repairs, protects and soothes dry to very dry, cracked and irritated skin. It creates the ideal protective barrier to support skin regeneration. This all-in-one skincare essential is designed to meet various needs, making it a true hero for your skin. It does everything from combating intense dryness and soothing rough, cracked hands or cuticles to healing irritated skin caused by sports activities. It works wonders on cracked heels and provides gentle, restorative care for post-tattoo skin. And the best part? Its ultra-gentle formula is perfectly suited for even the delicate skin of babies.
How to use it?
Apply as frequently as needed on affected areas. A small fingertip of product is normally enough for both your hands.
The anti-itch emollient cream soothes irritation, helps reduce flare-ups, and minimizes redness in dry, eczema-prone skin. Its 360° effectiveness not only relieves dryness but also strengthens the skin barrier and helps restore the skin’s microbiome balance.
How to use it?
Before applying, cleanse the skin. Once a day, dispense the cream into your hands, warm it between your palms, and apply using broad, gentle strokes.
This gentle anti-hair loss shampoo, designed for frequent use, stimulates the scalp with its sulfate-free and silicone-free cleansing base. Made with 96% naturally derived ingredients, its formula features Essential Oil Biospheres, enriched with Vitamin B5, organic Pfaffia extract, and Ginseng to help tone the scalp and promote stronger, healthier hair growth.
How to use it?
On wet scalp, lather and massage in circular motions from the nape of the neck to the top of the head. Leave on for 1 to 3 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
Gyn-Phy gently cleanses, soothes irritation, and helps maintain the natural balance of intimate flora. Specially designed for daily intimate care, this formula offers impeccable tolerance for ultimate comfort and protection.
How to use it?
Use once or twice a day. Lather with water, then rinse thoroughly.
Roger & Gallet is a very famous French perfume company founded in 1862 in the Heart of Paris. All their fragrances are imagined by French master perfumers, their bottles are invented by great French designers and their boxes are decorated with poetic artistic illustrations. Fleur de Figuier is based on a fig pulp accord, heightened by crisp notes of fig leaves and refreshed by hints of mandarin blossom. It's a fragrance with both warm and fresh tones and incredibly enveloping relaxing benefits.
How to use it?
For a long-lasting fragrance that can carry you throughout the day, where you spray your scent definitely makes a difference. Pulse points, including behind the ear, at the base of the throat, and on the wrists, are regarded as being among the best places to spray perfume.
France is not only the country of cosmetics, it is also the country of supplements and other health products. Many brands are making Made in France health products with natural vitamins, minerals, and plants. It is strongly recommended to seek the advice of a health professional before taking Food supplements: by buying them in a Drugstore instead of online, you can get useful advice from pharmacists. Here are some quality health products that could be useful for you or your relatives.
The food supplement Ultra Anti-Age is a global solution to take care of both Beauty and Well-being. The program reduces the skin signs of aging (wrinkles, dehydration, loss of firmness and radiance) but also reduces oxydative stress and tiredness. It contains bioactive marine collagen (to improve skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles), Hyaluronic Acid (for firmer and plumped skin), Melon SuperOxide Dismutase (a powerful antioxidant to protect cells against oxidative stress and the skin resistance to UV rays) Vitamin C and Verbena officinalis (to help fight against oxidative stress, reduce tiredness and improve cognitive performance and focus).
How to use it?
Shake well before use, drink 1 ampoule per day diluted in a large glass of water (200ml), preferably in the morning, for 28 days.
This probiotic supplement is your key to a balanced and harmonious digestive system. By replenishing your gut with beneficial bacteria, Lactibiane Ref promotes a healthy microbial environment, supporting digestion and overall well-being. Its carefully selected strains target gut discomfort, bloating, and irregularities, helping you maintain a comfortable and balanced digestive rhythm. With Pileje Lactibiane Référence 30 Gélules, you're empowering your body's natural processes for optimal comfort and vitality.
How to use it?
Take 1 capsule daily with a large glass of water, preferably before a meal.
Artixine is recommended for joint comfort. With age, joint flexibility decreases: over time, the cartilage, the protective cushion in between the bones, wears away. The joints become painful and stiff. Artixine helps to relieve sensitive joints and maintain bones and connective tissues. Artixine particularly suits people over 40 years old, with chronic joint pain, arthritis.
How to use it?
The small pillbox contains a 3-week program, and the big one is for a 3-month program. During the first week, take 2 capsules morning and 2 evening, preferably with meals. During the other weeks, take 2 capsules only in the morning, preferably with a meal.
Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of fat with positive effects on various aspects of health (eyes, heart, and nervous system) and that can contribute to the reduction of blood triglyceride and cholesterol levels. The human body does not produce them naturally, therefore, we must get this fat through our diet, and it can also be added in the form of a dietary supplement: Vit'All+ supplements contain two of the best types of Omega 3, EPA and DHA . This supplement is perfect for people with cholesterol issues, or who need to strengthen their immune system
How to use it?
Take 1 to 3 capsules a day during a meal, and ask a pharmacist for more advice.
Coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant that helps fight the signs of aging. The decrease in Coenzyme Q10 in the body is primarily associated with aging, intense physical exertion, stress, and heavy alcohol and tobacco consumption.
How to take it?
Take 1 to 4 capsules daily with a large glass of water during meals.
Lutein is a natural pigment from the carotenoid family, offering numerous benefits for the body. It is the primary carotenoid in the retina of the eye, acting as an antioxidant plant pigment. The most researched benefit of lutein is related to eye health, but it has also been linked to heart health, and improved cognitive function.
How to use it?
Take 1 capsule daily during a meal.
Aquaderm is complementary to skincare, to reduce wrinkles and act as a firming plumper. It contains 7 active ingredients including aloe vera, a precursor of hyaluronic acid and Amino acid polypeptides with proven effects on wrinkle depth.
How to take it?
One stick every morning, between 20 days (one box) to 3 months. The stick can be swallowed directly without water or mixed with yogurt
The Brand Biocyte became famous thanks to its very efficient collagen products. But Biocyte is also leading in the market of Liposomal supplements (The liposomes are micro-spheres whose structure is identical to that of the cell membranes: they coat the active substance and protect it from the external environment). Biocyte has developed a Glutathione Liposomal. Glutathione is a molecule that is an essential antioxidant for our body. It helps neutralize the free radicals (that cause damage to the tissues and organs). The treatment fives a daily 100 mg dose of reduced glutathione. In addition, the liposomal vitamin C contained in this food supplement acts in synergy with glutathione and protects cells from oxidative stress.
How to take it?
1 capsule per day with a glass of water (1-month program).
Collagen peptides work from within to enhance your beauty while boosting physical performance. Thanks to their remarkable properties, they smooth and firm the skin, giving you a radiant and youthful glow. But that’s not all! These powerful peptides also strengthen hair and nails, ensuring silky locks and resilient nails. Additionally, they support the maintenance of healthy bones and promote increased muscle mass—a must-have for fitness enthusiasts and athletes alike.
How to take it?
Simply mix 4 scoops of our collagen peptides powder into cold liquids like smoothies or water or hot liquids like coffees or soups.
This dietary supplement is highly concentrated in marine collagen (types 1, 2, and 3), MSM, GAG, and natural anti-inflammatory ingredients. It helps prevent and relieve joint pain and inflammation.
How to take it?
Mix one measuring scoop into a large glass of water until fully dissolved, preferably in the morning. Follow a 20-day course, then take a 10-day break before starting the next cycle. It can be used occasionally for temporary discomfort or as a treatment for 1 to 3 months.
This supplement combines blueberry and marigold, a natural source of lutein, to help maintain healthy visual acuity. Blueberry helps maintain sharp vision and supports overall visual comfort.
How to take it?
Take 2 capsules daily with meals, accompanied by a large glass of water.
Ubiquinol supports and strengthens vital organs and has been shown to play a role in supporting the body against heart conditions including hypertension (high blood pressure), heart disease, congestive heart failure, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. With age, ubiquinol levels fall. Microbiane Q10 Age Protect provides 100mg of Ubiquinol per capsule, as well as Vitamine E, which helps protect the cells from oxidative stress. It is particularly recommended for Adults over 55 or High-level sportsmen and women.
How to use it?
Take 1 capsule a day for 1 month, and swallow with a glass of water. As a precaution, ask your health professional before combining Coenzyme Q10 and oral anticoagulants.
Biocyte Oméga 3 Krill is a food supplement based on krill oil. It contributes to the normal function of the heart, thanks to Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). DHA also contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision.
How to use it?
1 to 3 capsules per day, during the meal. Use for 3 months.
You might ask why it would be better to shop in a Parapharmacie than in a random Beauty Shop? Well, for Perfume or Makeup it would not matter much, but as far as skincare and cosmeceuticals are concerned, it is always better to have useful advice from professionals. The pharmacists are trained to identify your needs and to suggest the best products according to your skin types, skin disorders…
There are few parapharmacie in Paris that offers such a large range of brands and products as Parapharmacie Monge. You will of course find all the best-sellers of the worldwide famous brands. But Monge also selects and introduces many niche Parisian cosmetic brands that you can hardly find elsewhere. It’s the perfect place to discover innovative and unique brands. Moreover, the parapharmacie Monge is very “tourist-friendly” with multilingual staff and the highest tax refund rate in Paris (15% instead of the usual 12%).
Moreover, you can get an additional discount thanks to O’bon Paris coupon, click here to check our special offer. Note that the 10% discount coupon can no be used on already discounted products. It is only available in the "tax refund / Caisse rapide" counter: show the coupon clearly before payment to enjoy the discount.
Parapharmacie Monge is located at 78 rue Monge. It is quite easy to access by Metro through line 7. You can get out at Place Monge station, metro gate 1. There is only one Pharmacy Monge in Paris! Monge is often imitated but never equaled.
Parapharmacie Monge is Opened Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m to 8 p.m. It is also open on the follower Sundays and national holidays: January 1st, 5th, 19th, February 2nd, 16th, March 2nd, 16th, 30th, April 13th (Closed on Monday 21th), 27th, May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th (Closed on 1st, 8th, 29th), June 1st, 15th, 29th (closed on June 9th), , July 13th, 14th, 20th,27th, August 10th, 15th, 17th, 24th, 31st, September 14th, 28th, October 12th, 26th, November 9th, 30th (Closed on November 11th), December 14th, 25th, 31st, and January 1st, 2026.
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Parapharmacie Monge Notre Dame
Address : 78 rue Monge, 75005 Paris
Opening Hours: Parapharmacie Monge is Opened Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m to 8 p.m. It is also open on the follower Sundays and national holidays: January 1st, 5th, 19th, February 2nd, 16th, March 2nd, 16th, 30th, April 13th (Closed on Monday 21th), 27th, May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th (Closed on 1st, 8th, 29th), June 1st, 15th, 29th (closed on June 9th), , July 13th, 14th, 20th,27th, August 10th, 15th, 17th, 24th, 31st, September 14th, 28th, October 12th, 26th, November 9th, 30th (Closed on November 11th), December 14th, 25th, 31st, and January 1st, 2026.