When I was in Paris I made a pilgrimage to the "Pharmacie."
(easily identifiable by the large neon Green Cross)
Many seasoned travellers suggested the local Paris Pharmacies as a must see.
I was surprised by the popularity of these local shops.
Some actually had a line up out front !
I visited several Pharmacies in different arrondissements.
Some were larger and had more skincare products.
Citypharma at 26 rue du Four in the heart of Saint Germain des Pres has the reputation of being the BEST.
I stayed in the 6th arrondissement so this was closest.
(It did not disappoint)
The pharmacy is often crowded as it is very popular with locals and tourists.
Shelves are loaded with jars and bottles of serious skincare products.
Staff are happy to consult with patrons and are readily available to give advice.
The Pharmasave on Oak Bay Avenue
has a wide variety of reasonably priced products with trained staff on hand to help.
One needn't spend a fortune to get good quality skincare products...
For example
Andalou Natural Products...
the company make product lines to suit most skin care needs.
I have enjoyed using the Andalou Rose products in the past.
Recently I have switched up to the Age Defying series.
I like the rich formulas...my skin soaks up the moisture.
I like to keep my skincare regime very simple.
Wash, tone and moisturize.
An intensive moisturizing enzyme facial mask is used once a week.
I have added a serum which helps particularly in the winter.
Derma-E Vitamin enriched serum is my favourite.
Rosehips and Grape Seed Oils
Vitamin A and E
(4 drops morning and night ~ this bottle lasts a few months)
I wait 10 minutes before doing my make up
to allow the oil to sink in and be absorbed.
My make-up routine is minimal
5 minutes tops.
Minimal coverage and a light touch work best for my older skin.
Drugstore Make up products...
Andalou Age Defying BB cream
Burts Bees Aglow blush
Physicians Formula eyebrow tint
Annabelle eye shadow
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
Eucerin Aquaphor Lip Repair
Miss Pupa Lip Gloss
While writing this post I have been sipping tea and nibbling some dark chocolate.
Afternoon Tea and dark chocolate
my afternoon ritual.
One of life's little luxuries!
Found a pretty vintage silver cake server this afternoon.
I met up with a friend who came over from the mainland for a visit.
We walked along The Avenue popped into the shops and had a lovely long lunch.
Joanne surprised me with a blue tote bag and a book AND she treated me to lunch.
We always have a lovely time chatting.
Thank you Joanne!
“Joy is the best makeup.
But a little lipstick is a close runner-up.”
~ Anne Lamott ~
Well I must close for now and get dinner started.
Thank you for taking the time to stop by The Humble Bungalow Blog.
Until next time...
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
