French Girls Can't Live Without These 6 Foods

Whether you've ever traveled to the City of Light, you're sure to recognize all the greatness France has to offer (pastry, architecture, cheese, just to name a few). Of course, we must not forget about beauty. French women are widely known for their enviable, simplistic take on beauty and skincare. If you've ever marveled at the chic, effortless beauty of a French woman, you've probably wondered what products were used to achieve this look. Fortunately, there is no need to keep wondering. Below we talk about products a la Roche-Posay, without which French women cannot live. What else? Everything is on sale from 14 to 18 July! In honor of Bastille Day, La Roche-Posay is offering a 25 percent discount on all online orders, as well as four deluxe designs when ordering $75 or more with code "BASTILLE18".

French Favorite #1: Micellar Water

It's almost obvious, and yet we just can't say enough about micellar water. These no-rinse cleansers originated in - yes, you guessed it - France and quickly gained massive popularity in the US due to their ease of use and versatility. Simply swipe a cotton pad dipped in your chosen solution over the contours of your face and let the gentle micelles in the formula lift and remove impurities, dirt and make-up in a pinch. There is no need to rinse or rub vigorously. Carefully, right?

Product selection:Micellar Water La Roche-Posay Ultra. MSRP $19.99.

French Favorite #2: Moisturizer

One of the main rules of skin care is daily moisturizing, no matter what skin type you have. So you'd better believe that French women don't skimp on this ritual. After cleansing, when the skin is still slightly damp, it's time to moisturize it. Now that this is squared, let's move on to the formula. You must be mindful of the time of year before making a decision. Cooler temperatures often make the skin feel dry, so a thicker moisturizer may be needed than in summer. Also, French women will advise you to pay attention to your skin type. After all, oily skin has different needs than sensitive skin.

Product selection [for all skin types]:La Roche-Posay Anthelios Daily Moisturizer SPF 15. MSRP $33.98.

French Favorite #3: Broad Spectrum Sunscreen

In our humble opinion, everyone should take care of their skin, but it becomes even more important if you don't like to use cosmetics. The more effort you put into caring for your complexion, the less you will need to do to cover up imperfections or blemishes. Makes sense, right? Well, this is the model that French girls live by. Since they tend to use less makeup, they will never leave the house without Broad Spectrum SPF coverage on any exposed skin.

The truth is, the sun's harmful UV rays can wreak havoc on your skin in the form of wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, sunburn (oops!) and even some types of cancer. To emulate the French (and protect your skin properly), follow the FDA's advice on sun protection. This includes wearing a broad-spectrum, waterproof sunscreen with SPF 15+ daily, reapplying at least every other hour, wearing protective clothing, seeking shade, and avoiding peak hours of sunshine from 10am to 2pm where possible.

Product selection: La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 60. MSRP $19.99.     

French Favorite #4: Aroma

Seriously, what could be more Parisian than perfume? Or should we say perfume? Breaking news: You can't be a wannabe if you don't use perfume every day. Spend some time looking for a fragrance that embodies your personality and taste, then wear it all the time. Soon enough, you will be connected in everyone's minds to this delicious fragrance. This is the French way.

French Favorite #5: Facial Spray

French women love a good facial spray. Well, really, who doesn't? Whether you're feeling overheated, looking to cheer up in the middle of the day, or just want to give your skin a dewy look, there's no easier and more satisfying way to do it than with a few quick squirts of facial spray. Bonus points if your face spray contains minerals!

Product selection: Thermal water La Roche-Posay. MSRP $17.99.     

French Favorite #6: Dry Oil

By now, facial oils have probably made their way into your grooming regimen—no matter how careful you were about adding oil to an already aggressive complexion. What about dry oils? The French are leading the way in this regard. Instead of smearing the skin with the super shiny oils we love so much, they opt for oils that add radiance without being too shiny. With a fast-absorbing formula, multi-purpose oils are ideal for use on the face, body and hair.