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/KZbin 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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[@OuiInFrance]

👀✍MY FULL LIST OF 15 BEAUTY ESSENTIALS: www.ouiinfrance.com/french-beauty-skincare-essentials

[@jml4774]

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.

[@OuiInFrance]

Absolutely, so important to check the ingredients. Clean beauty whenever possible!

[@christine9122]

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.

[@OuiInFrance]

You're so kind, Christine. Thank you! I appreciate you watching this one as I tried out a new format and am not used to doing product-based content. Wishing you good health and motivation as well ;-)) Have a great summer!

[@mgparis]

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

[@sarapanzarella97]

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!

[@OuiInFrance]

They have great products! And thanks for the heads up about Iceland. Will def remember the packets if I visit. So glad red light therapy has been helpful!

[@rodneyferris4089]

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!

[@OuiInFrance]

You're SO welcome. Thank you for watching -- you're probably the only man who clicked. ;-)))) Definitely start a little at a time with exercises. Even if it's five minutes a day of raising your arms up and down while seated in a chair or something equally simple, it all counts. I'd recommend starting with basic bodyweight and mobility exercises.

[@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!

[@OuiInFrance]

You're so sweet, thank you. In this video (anything filmed after May really), the glow was sweat lol. Always a furnace in my office so by the end of the video, I'm sparkling. Big fan of puns here hahaha

[@ladysparkymartin]

@@OuiInFrance We don’t sweat, we glisten. (I wish! 😅)

[@ashleighzee1611]

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! 🙂

[@OuiInFrance]

You're very welcome! Happy to share the info and glad you liked the video ;-)

[@michellebrooks1060]

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

[@Afaf531]

I appreciate your efforts !

[@janiec3915]

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!

[@lauraellen189]

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!

[@OuiInFrance]

Yesss, the pharmacies are so fun! And the Lebon flavors are out of this world!

[@noneofurbusiness5223]

Thanks for this.

[@OuiInFrance]

My pleasure!

[@carmelitasantos5271]

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

[@acbc3543]

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

[@emmanuellegd4515]

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

[@OuiInFrance]

Hi, so glad you enjoyed it! I think the French vs American skincare routine really depends on the person. I've noted the suggestion, thx again!

[@juliansw239]

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 😉

[@OuiInFrance]

Oh yes, Aveda is a great line for hair products and totally agree that it's so important to seek out preservative free products especially when you have sensitive skin. Thanks for watching!

[@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?

[@OuiInFrance]

Oh yes, GREAT product!

[@a.humphries8678]

A pharmacist just talked me out of buying it. Said it was only for burns.

[@Rachel-rs7jn]

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?

[@OuiInFrance]

Bioderma is sadly sold in China so like any product sold there, it is subject to animal testing in China. While Bioderma doesn't do it themselves, it's still done so that's technically not cruelty free. A lot of companies will say they are cruelty free but if they're sold in China, they aren't. I still use it though because as I said in the blog post, with my allergy and sensitive skin, I can't really try new things that much. But with everything else I've been using for the last 5 or so years, I try to seek out cruelty free/clean stuff. I believe everything else mentioned is cruelty free (and not sold in China). And I'm sorry I can't recommend something for dark spots but I did a quick search and looks like Grown Alchemist (fave eye cream brand i mentioned) has a serum for them!

[@Rachel-rs7jn]

@@OuiInFrance Oh wow, I wasn't aware of that distinction. Thank you for pointing it out. Here I was happily thinking my Caudalie was cruelty-free, but I see that they sell in China too. Thanks for looking up the Grown Alchemist serum - I am definitely going to try it!

[@isabellem1945]

​@@OuiInFranceHi, La Roche-Posay sells "eau micellaire ultra peaux sensibles visage et yeux sensibles sans rinçage ". I don't know if the brand is cruelty free, but thought I would share just in case.

[@christine9122]

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

[@OuiInFrance]

To be honest, we need to install a housewide water softener system in our basement but they are pretty expensive. That would treat the issue at the source but for now we have a shower specific filter and I use special tablets for laundry. I talk more about it in this post: www.ouiinfrance.com/french-household-products/ And yes, Stanley has an EU site and they launched the tumbler I have in the video this past April

[@Matthew-wq9gg]

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.

[@OuiInFrance]

Hi this is a video I did about what it's like getting coffee in France ;-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqq1gWSbnNZkas0

[@amyspeers8012]

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.

[@OuiInFrance]

Hi Amy, yes I use mineral sunscreen (way safer than the chemical stuff). The one I use is Supergoop and I use the eye formula too.

[@PurelyCoincidental]

If it's any help, I also have very sensitive skin and a lot of allergies, and personally I've had good luck with Korean and Japanese brands. My current favorite is "sunprise" by Etude House. I have one from Shiseido if I need something waterproof, but I don't use it much. (Btw, both are physical sunblocks.)

[@jenniferdignan8507]

@@PurelyCoincidental I agree, Korean and Japanese sunscreen is all I use for my face.

[@melissabauernfeind9381]

I love Supergoop too!

[@s.p.8803]

@@OuiInFrance Mineral sunscreen are more natural, but their protection is much less. They have to be avoided on kids or if you're prompt to melanoma. Basically, a 50 protection is a 26 in reality.

[@Lola_nella_Roma]

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[@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.

[@OuiInFrance]

Hi Frank, I've seen this comment several times now and have replied so not sure if you're receiving my replies? I don't think I'm the right person to make a video on this topic, as I can't speak from personal experience (which is what I base my videos on) and am not sure I'd do it justice. I've noted your suggestion though and appreciate it. Hope you get my reply! Take care!

[@noneofurbusiness5223]

Note: if have heart ❤️ arrhythmia Do Not use anything like ziip .

[@OuiInFrance]

Thank you! Yes, definitely check with your doctor if you have a medical condition before using anything like that

[@Afaf531]

I appreciate your efforts !

[@Afaf531]

I appreciate your efforts !

[@Afaf531]

I appreciate your efforts !

[@Afaf531]

I appreciate your efforts !