If you’re a fan of the popular French skincare brand La Roche-Posay, you may be wondering if it’s worth stocking up on your favorite products while visiting Paris. As one of the top drugstore beauty brands in France, La Roche-Posay is widely available across the country. However, the prices can vary depending on where you purchase the products.
I went to France recently and today I’ll share whether you can expect to find your favorite La Roche-Posay products at a lower cost in Paris compared to buying them back home. I’ll also share some tips on the best places to shop for La Roche-Posay in the city, so you can make the most of your beauty haul during your trip to France!
I got all of these prices firsthand on my last trip to France at my favorite French pharmacy: CityPharma in Saint-Germain-des-Pres.
Is Cicaplast Balm B5+ Cheaper in France?
One of La Roche-Posay’s best-selling cult skincare products is the Cicaplast B5+ Balm, which promises to relieve irritated patches of skin and calm redness. My mom with eczema swears by it so I was thankful to get it much cheaper in France!
As you can see, the French version “Cicaplast Baume” is only 11.87€ for a big tube that would be at least $20 here in the US! Score!
Is Effaclar Duo + Cheaper in France?
Acne sufferers rely on the Effaclar line to cure their acne and pimples. The Duo+ corrector has somewhat of a cult-following for its ability to clear out even tough pimples and acne spots.
In France, you can snag this corrector for just 11€ while in the US, you might pay closer to $23.
Is Effaclar Mask Cheaper in France?
Another favorite for clearing acne is the Effaclar Mask.
The price comes down to just 11.48€ in France, compared to $22 in the US.
Is the La Roche-Posay Exfoliating Fine Scrub Cheaper in France?
I love this fine scrub to exfoliate my face once a week. I was happy to find it for sale much cheaper in France, at only 12.48€. It’s around $20 in the US.
Is Hyalu B5 Serum Cheaper in France?
La Roche-Posay’s serums are top notch. Can you get the moisturizing Hyalu B5 serum for cheaper in France?
Yep, it’s much cheaper at 35€ compared to $53 in the US.
Is the Niacinamide 10 Serum Cheaper in France?
At just 30€ in France, the niacinamde serum by La Roche-Posay is much cheaper than the $40 you’d pay in the USA.
Is the Retinol B3 Serum Cheaper in France?
You can get the La Roche-Posay retinol serum for just 28€ in France, while in the US, prices run closer to $46 for a bottle of the good stuff.
Is the Pure Vitamin C Serum Cheaper in France?
If you suffer from dark skin spots, then the Vitamin C brightening serum should be on your shopping list. You can get it for as little as 29€ in France, while in the US you’d pay $46.
So there you have it! As you can see, La Roche-Posay is all-around much cheaper in France so stock up while you’re there!
