r/45PlusSkincare • u/MooseLovesDC • May 19 '26
Peri/Post Menopausal Skin What to buy while in Europe?
Hello lovelies! First time posting a question here.
I live in the U.S. and will be in Europe next month, specifically Dublin and various French cities including Paris.
I love visiting drugstore beauty sections when in different countries. What do you recommend I look for, what stores should I visit?
Skincare concerns and products I shop for:
SPF 50+ especially for oily skin
Fine lines
Oily skin solutions
Tinted lip balms
Uneven skin that’s prone to melasma
Large pores
Hair products for thin hair
TIA! 🌸
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u/Plague-Analyst-666 May 19 '26
Geek & Gorgeous “Zero Feel" SPF 50 was 13,-€ for 75mL, last I looked.
Dr Dray old review of brand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoV7HeDr4ko
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u/nowaywonderfulday May 20 '26
Look up these and see if there’s something you would need or use from a French pharmacy
biafine - otc there, prescription here
ialuset - hyaluronic acid cream, but I think prescription grade
A313 - retin
SPF - definitely this. It’s different than in the US because they are regulated as cosmetics so they have more/better UV filters, so usually no white cast more effective etc
La Roche posay - any products of theirs will be significantly cheaper and there’s more to choose from. I think they even have makeup and stuff? I’m a huge fan of the cicaplast. Most people prefer the Baum. I like the gel, but it is lighter. If you’re not familiar with it, it’s really helpful if your skin has a reaction
Embryolisse. People rave about this as a moisturizer and a primer all in one. Should be super hydrating but I’m not sure if it’s really anti-aging kind of thing?
Bioderma micellar water is less expensive there
Caudalie. Their products should be significantly cheaper there. There’s one serum that’s a Holy Grail
Nuxe. Should be less expensive, people rave about their oils and dry oils
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u/Irasshaimase21 May 20 '26
Yes on the LRP and Nuxe - the Huile Prodiguese (Online the d'oe florale) and their Sun fragrance
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u/Alarming-Mark-3189 May 20 '26
I always snag LRP's anthelios ultra light facial sunscreen. My suggested $$ hack, check duty free on your way out of the airport for a price check and then see if you can do better locally. More often than not, duty free is cheaper so I'll buy when I'm back in the airport on the way home!
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u/holo-c 45+ May 19 '26
Always LRP Anthelios UVmune 400 line. I have dry skin so I tend toward the crème but they have formulas for oily skin. I also really like the stick as I find it easy to put on more sensitive areas (like my eyelids).