And which brand is at the helm of the French skincare aisle? La Roche-Posay, of course. From their cult SPFs to Accutane-user approved calming skincare range — La Roche-Posay’s extensive skincare collection caters for all, at an affordable price tag. Editor Tip: Our dermatologist friends also name this bottle as one of the best face washes on the market. Elyse Love, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City, says it's "a great go-to cleanser for colder months that cleanses skin without stripping the skin." Mamina Turegano, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a fan of this particular formula for dry skin. Toleriane has been rigorously dermatologically tested to ensure it is suitable for use on even the most sensitive skin. Toleriane is the first skincare range to be given the Seal of Approval by Allergy UK. Enriched with Glycerine and La Roche Posay Thermal Spring Water. PH 5.5. to instantly soothe and hydrate irritated skin.

So if your mates have previously recommended La Roche-Posay, but you weren’t really sure where to start, or which products were right for you, we’ve broken it down.

Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, fruit acids | Who It's For: Dullness, dehydration, sensitive and acne-prone skin | Fragrance-Free: Yes Editor Tip: This gel cleanser is a fan-favorite, but it's also a skin-care staple for a few Allure staffers, too. "The texture and color make it look a little like dishwater detergent, and it smells like the inside of a Granny Smith apple, but as soon as it begins to lightly foam on your face, your skin cells will sigh in relief," Allure contributor Brennan Kilbane says. Below you’ll find the WH guide on what you should be buying from this heralded skincare brand — with an AM and PM routine, broken down by your skin concern.

Especially formulated for sensitive, reactive skin types prone to dryness, tightness, redness, itchiness or burning. Leaves skin feeling refreshed, relieved and clean. Suitable for those prone to allergic reaction. A rinse-off gel cleanser to gently clean skin and remove make-up. Suitable for normal to combination skin types. Why It's Worth It: Wash a day's worth of sweat, makeup, and dirt off your face and down the drain without over-stripping your skin of its natural oils with the Rose Ingleton MD SuperFruit Brightening Cleanser. This particular cleanser won a Best of Beauty Award (our most prestigious accolade) in 2022 for its cooling gel feel and moisturizing dose of hyaluronic acid and pro-vitamin B5. It also breaks down pore-clogging oils and dead skin with the help of chemically exfoliating acids derived from citrus fruits like orange and lemon. Only after you sweep away all of the breakout-causing dirt, makeup, and excess oil residing on your face, can your skin properly absorb and reap the benefits of all that skin-loving goodness — including, but not limited to, toners, essences, serums, and moisturizers — you layer on afterward.French pharmacy brands get a lot of love in the skincare world. Why? Affordable and efficacious, these no-frills brands often champion dermatologist-approved ingredients, without adding a bunch of trending fillers purely for marketing hype.