15:20 The "properties of Avene water" are the same as the properties of Uriage and LA Roche Posay waters, for example. Those pharmacy French brands are named after the location of the thermal springs from where they source it, and they tend to base all their products around the properties of their mineral water.
Being French (and living in France), I love it when you mention good products which I can easily get my hands on and which don't cost an arm and a leg!❤❤❤❤
@@PeaceNinja007 Derms generally warn you against this, as you would not be sure that you're getting the real thing. They might be expired or even toxic. I believe even Shereene says that Amazon is not where you should buy your skin care from. The other thing is that when they are on Amazon, they're often twice the price or more.
@@carob3323 Oh .. I mean like everyday over the counter products like say a Neutrogena face wash or something. I personally use the most simplest, minimalist and weird products for my personal skincare lol For example, I use pure glycerine and sometimes Vicks Vapor Rub as my general moisturizer after a shower. Sometimes my local store is out of stock on these items .. so I order on Amazon. I definitely wouldn’t buy anything that requires a prescription from Dermatologist off of Amazon lol
@@PeaceNinja007 I meant more products with active ingredients, not simple ones. Many cosmetic ingredients are banned in the EU so we don't find the same products. Even something like Aveeno, which Shereene talks about all the time, can't be found here (if I remember correctly). Sometimes even a few products from the French brands that she mentioned, like Avène and La Roche Posay don't exist here either, because they contain an active that is banned or not used at such high percentages here. We just have different stuff in Europe, so it's nice when we can actually find what US derms love and recommend! And this time, all the ones she mentioned were familiar. 😊
@@carob3323 Ah okay Makes sense I guess. I find it kinda funny that one of the most French products: La roche Posay, is unavailable in its own country of origin lol Anyway, I hope Vicks Vapor Rub is available for sell in France. I wish to one day live there for a year in the future. .. oh and borax powder too. I use this a lot. I believe i heard it's highly restricted in the EU.
Hi, I am a skin care junkie and bought A313 after reading an article about it on line. At first, I did everyday and my skin had a meltdown. I took three months off, cleared my skin and started once a week and now am 3 times a week. My skin looks amazing, soo in love. Thank you for an actual review.
This gave me so much joy! I grew up in Paris and have fond memories of the French pharmacies, which were stunning. Combining two of my favourite things....Dr. Shereene and all things French 😀
I visited French pharmacies in the 80s and I thought they were the most beautiful places ever. Just as pharmacies should be. They were perfection. Beautifully displayed quality products and nothing irrelevant. Here in Australia pharmacies are very competitive and are full of junk quality gifts and foods and all kinds of things that do not belong in pharmacies.
I started using A313 based on your recommendation in May last year. I started off with 1 or twice per week and increase the frequency as my face can tolerate it till one point I applied every day. Now that I introduce lactic acid to my night routine, I'm using A313 5 times a week and lactic acid 2 times a week. I've seen a lot of improvement on my face. My skin tone is much more even. Hyperpigmentation also improves a lot. It works wonders on my face. I'm on the second tube of A313, Love it!
Months ago I bought A313 after watching your video on retinols and I love it! I have had zero irritation with it and doesn't seem to dry out my skin - but, I'm a moisturizing fiend. I use other products, but have no doubt that this has upped my game. My skin looks and feels amazing each morning after I use it - I find I can use it every other day without any problems. I'm 53 and at my last appointment, as my dentist turned the bright light on me to look in my mouth, he stopped and exclaimed, "You have no wrinkles! How do you do that?!" I also use La Roche-Posay Lipikar Triple Repair Moisturizing Body Cream. I use it on my face almost daily, and I love, love, love.
@@patriciaalija7997 don’t use around the eyes. The doctor here says to put retinol just below the eye socket, I believe. It will bother your eyes if it gets in them.
Je t'assure que ton français est excellent ! Even French people in France, have different prononciations for "le" "la " les" according to where they come from 😉 So it doesn't sound wrong😉
Oui oui ton français est excellent ma chère 👍🙌✊Continue ma belle amie de parler français c’est une langue magnifique et pourquoi pas le pratiquer quand bon te chante. Nous sommes ici pour t’écouter du 🇨🇦
Dear Shereen, can you please make a difference between homeopathy and plant cosmetics? As a chemist I can clearly state that homeopathy : so diluted it has no treatment molecules in it, placebo effect only, BUT plant medication: has effects (and side effects) like any other chemical molecule for treatment. I love calendula e.g. it makes bruises heal so fast! No comparison to the worthless homeopathic stuff ... Love Saturdays because of your videos ❤️
It's my understanding that "weak" homeopathic formulations (ie MORE concentrated formulations) containing botanicals can be potentially effective, just not by the nonsensical mechanisms that homeopathy states.
It really depends on the dilution strength- many are diluted to oblivion, but some aren't. For example, Boiron's Arnicare bruise gel uses a 1X dilution of arnica, which is a 1:10 dilution, so there's still plenty of molecules left (it also smells like arnica, so there's enough arnica in it to have an odor). Homeoplasmine doesn't actually list homeopathic dilutions. It lists all the ingredients in grams. So, it's technically just a botanical based ointment. :)
correct. Homeopathy is quackery. It's just bottled water for gullible consumers. It's not banned simply because it's harmless and governments are not concerned with people wasting money, they just care about harm. In fact if homeopathic products were actually diluted according to the rules of homeopathy, there is not enough water on planet earth to do so. Mathematicians and skeptics have already done the calculations.
Fellow allergy sufferer here ❤ On that note, and as spring is approaching fast, I'd love you to make a video on the skincare dos and don'ts during allergy season for people whose skin is affected by hay fever and the like. Stuff to soothe inflammation and, if necessary, taking your medicine is a no-brainer, but I wonder about reducing certain actives a litte bit, whether applying a cool pack (fridge, not freezer ;)) in the evening might help or do more harm than good etc.
@@jaimewerner4265 I LOVE the Avène Intense Protect. The first sunscreen that my eyes do not react too. Uriage Bariésun was okish but with still a slight irritation around the eye.
Thank u for highlighting A313. I am the 3rd generation A313, ialuset, Lait-Crème and of course Biafine user. I am 51 and this has been my regime for as long as I can remember. It works beautifully for me. Everyone’s chemistry is different however this is and will always be my holy grail. ❤
Hello Dr.Shereene, It's been 12 days since I am following my skin care routine without missing a day and gratitude largely goes to your influential videos and difference is starting to creep up. I must add that your communicating style is also a learning experience. I didn't know you were adding a flavor of French today.....It's great. Your army of nerds is right behind you. keep it up and stay blessed
I love the A313, I use it everynight mix in together with the Embryolisse. Fast forward 4 months later, my skin is now completely clear of acne, healthy and happy! It is also verrry economical since it is inexpensive and only a little bit is used everyday 😇😇
From France I can really recommend Avril Creme Neutre. It's a light moisturizer for sensitive skin (no fragrance) for face and body and it is marvellous 🇫🇷
Finally someone (surprisingly) who agrees on the fact that bioderma is not equal to the garnier micellar water!! Like, at all.. It is way superior. The Garnier one leaves my skin sticky and just weird and I don't like it. Bioderma is my go to whenever I am not double cleansing tehehe
H20 sensibio was my first random buy micellar, after that I had used Mixa and Garnier and I was wondering why I am so dry after aplying it.I realised that. Bioderma was my match
I think I‘m the only one who got an allergic reaction because of the bioderma micellar water :/ My skin is weirdly sensitive to their product, garnier is working fine
Omg merci beaucoup 😭 Je suis française et justement je me disais que j'aimerais avoir ton avis sur des produits trouvables en France ! Merci ❤️ Ton français sonne très bien d'ailleurs, ton accent est léger et ta prononciation est très très bonne
Tolériane comes from "tolérance" (to tolerate) because it's for the most sensitive skins that might be intolerant to other products. I had totally forgotten about Embryolisse, I need to revisit! And I had no idea you could use Biafine for anything else than burns, I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for the video!
The La Roche Posay Toleriane entire line is fantastic! I have combination skin, which occasionally gets drier due to ME-CFS, and it keeps me comfortable and beautiful year round, and in different climes. Love stocking up on French products on trips to Europe! The Spanish also love their pharmacy skin care, and there are some good Spanish brands which are popular, in addition to the always popular French ones. Perhaps you should look into these?
I love when you speak of European brands as this way I can purchase them too 😊 Btw I don't know about the US marketing, but Avène and LRP are well known for their thermal water in Europe. One more thing: can you please put the full names of the products in your description as not all US links work in Europe?
SOOOO I use A313 X2 every day. It is AMAZING> My skin had adapted and I look like I'm made of marble. Smooth line free supple glowing skin. SUN BLOCK! SUN BLOCK! SUN BLOCK!!
@@BifolikaDesigns I would start with 2x a week at night. Move up from there until it's every night. Remember to PLEASE use sun block 50+ broad spectrum, with this and ALL actives. But.. Sunblock should already be a staple in EVERYBODIES skin care regime regardless. I hope this helps.
Dr. Idriss, merci d’être la personne que vous êtes et de nous renseigner, le contenu est orrrrr 🏅💯 And you coming in switching languages while speaking hits a spot I didn’t know I had, ça m’a fait trop plaisir!! 🤗❤️
Ahhh this vid came at the perfect timing! I just found out I was accepted into an MBA a program in France so I’m so excited to be living there and trying out their products 💖. Thanks Dr. Shereene!
Very late to the party, but for the Arnica routine around procedures: it’s actually good to take a few pellets of Arnica Montana (15CH) the day before the procedure, then a few others with higher concentration on D-Day (7 or 9CH), and back to 15CH for the next days, 3 times a day away from meals. I also used this routine when I got injured in sports (sprained ankles, bad bruises, etc). Also :) the cream version of the Arnica is much better than the gel one, but I don’t know if it exists anymore. The texture was like a mix between la Biafine and Arnigel. And it smelled so good!
Guys. This Biafine creme is indeed amazing and it wasn‘t even because of Sheerene that I found that creme but because of my mother. I got a bad sunburn (I know I know.. didn‘t realize how strong the sun would be even though I was reapplying my sun creame regularly) and used Biafine to help the redness, itchiness and everything. Let me tell you - it did a miracle! The day after, after reapplying biafine various times, my burnt skin didn‘t even look red anymore! It. Is. Amazing.
No French person goes on Summer vacation without the Biafine in the suitcase. In case of sunburn, apply after the shower. In case of kitchen / domestic accident burn, I usually go for the faucet but finish off with a dab of Biafine as well. When she was talking about the smell, I was there! To me it's Summer, especially because I live on the Atlantic coast.
@@user-xp2rm2gh2o literally every pharmacy (in Paris, at least) will have that. It is extremely popular and well-known. When you’re walking around, look for a neon sign with a green plus sign/cross. That signifies that it’s a pharmacy.
Thank you so much for focusing on sensitive skin. Roche Possay is one of the few products I can use. As I am getting my older my skin is so much more reactive. I would really love if you would focus on the skin around the eyes such as crepe and hooded lids. Merci!
I have rosacea and extremely sensitive skin, I would add to your list : The Avene : masque hydratant apaisant La Roche posay : anthelios sunscreen 50 fluide . Use it religiously everyday under my make up and it is perfection ! Thé bioderma : hydrating fluid tolerance + And the hyalu b5 serum by la Roche posay
Your french accent is actually pretty great, you should be proud! And I agree Biafine is a must-have! For a little while, I low-key wanted it to just be an over-hyped classic product from my childhood, but I've come to accept that it just works better than most remedies for superficial wounds and burns. Also, someone recommended to me Metroruboril A.Z by Isispharma, a newer french brand. It has 15% Azelaic Acid (for an OTC product, I guess the legislation in France is different) and it's apparently pretty good!
Interesting to hear your take on A313! I had been using tretinoin from my dermatologist for a few years, but after a trip to France in fall 2019 I picked up some of this and decided to give it a try, and have been using it ever since. I was worried that it wouldn’t do anything considering how supposedly weak it is, but my skin has been looking really good. And I have definitely noticed that morning after glow, but that certainly makes sense if it’s more to do with the moisturizing base than the actual actives. I like dotting it on my face, then gently rubbing it in, then covering it with a layer of LRP Cicaplast Baume. PS if your French is considered terrible, then mine is tragique!
I live in Paris since 6 months so I‘m really happy about this video 😍 I already bought the Homeoplasmine cream that I saw from your Instagram highlight and I really liked it.
Your French is excellent, it Shereene, thank you for making this video, as a French girl, it’s really fun ! concerning Toleriane, it’s a play on words about sensitive skin tolerating (« tolérer « ) products.
Ton français est tout simplement merveilleux !!! Yes, unfortunately, french ppl love homeopathy. I say unfortunately because it's efficacy has never been scientifically proven so, there is a lot of misinformation around this topic. Prayers are cheaper in my opinion... The Laroche Posay cicaplast gel (not the baume) helped me when I started tretinoin 0.5%. It was really amazing ! Merci pour cette superbe vidéo et pour cette belle incursion dans la langue de Molière, c'est toujours un plaisir de t'entendre parler français
Wonderful French accent Shereene. The only one thing I noticed is that when you say New York, it sounded a bit like the French city 'Niort'. Please keep adding your French and Spanish bits. I think it's so fun
Biafine is well know for NOT being recommended as a face cream to use on a daily basis. There are too many ingredients which makes it way too rich. French dermatologists are actually getting concerned about foreign influencers promoting this as the magic french cheap cream for daily beauty use!
@@annaflinn783 no she says she uses it as face moisturiser which is NOT what this cream has been produced for! Actually, this cream contains lots of ingredients that are not good at all for daily use and sun exposure.
I fail to see how using this cream from time to time as a facial moisturizer to speed healing in inflamed skin, would cause an issue. Especially if using it at night, or in combination with sunscreen. If you disagree, perhaps you have more information as to why?
@@annaflinn783 Because the Biafine active ingredient is Triethanolamine which is suspected to be cancerous : Reports indicated that TEOA causes an increased incidence of tumor growth in the liver in female B6C3F1 mice, but not in male mice or in Fischer 344 rats. A 2004 study concluded "TEOA may cause liver tumors in mice via a choline-depletion mode of action and that this effect is likely caused by the inhibition of choline uptake by cells." Basically the product in itself isn't but due to contact with other products present during the application, it gets dangerous. Endocrine disruptors are also used in Biafine and allergic reactions are common due to a lot of byproducts. I hope this helps understanding. Also the national association for medication regulations in France specifically says it's not meant to be used as a day skin care product, but only after a sunburn for example.
As a k/j beauty fan I find French beauty products highly underrated- Avene, Vichy and LRP are staples for me but I also love brands such as caudelie and nuxe
Yes caudalie doesn't get enough love by youtubers! Simple products that do what they need to do with not an excess in actives which makes them perfect for sensitive skin :) I use the oil cleaner, the vinosource hydra mask, the sos hydra serum and body butter very regularly. Besides that big fan of Avène Intense protect sunscreen, Embryolisse hydrating crème, LRP cicaplast and Louis Widmer All Day sunscreen for my body.
Dr Idriss - love, love, love your channel. Just a comment that although Homeoplasmine is characterized as homeopathic, it’s actually a natural health (botanical) product in my humble pharmacist’s opinion…this is actually a good thing, because « real » homeopathic products dilute active ingredients so much that I just can’t get behind the absence of science for those. Keep up the great content!
J'adore votre voix française, très claire et pratiquement sans accent 🤩 J'aime aussi beaucoup le changement entre français et anglais, où votre voix devient légèrement plus grave ^^ Je profite de ce commentaire pour vous remercier pour toutes vos vidéos que je suis en train de dévorer ! J'adore ce que vous faites et la façon dont vous le faîtes ❤️
Hello de Genève en Suisse Docteur ! Je vous adore depuis longtemps ❤ et votre français est juste magnifique! Je connais bien tous ces produits oui oui ! Très bon week-end et venez chez nous, on vous aime dans toute la francophonie 😘😘💖💖
You got me so excited to go shopping in my upcoming trip to Paris but then you mentioned that the A313 that’s a polyethylene glycol base, this ingredient I have been avoiding like the plague! There’s been a lot of research that “Polyethylene glycol (PEG compounds). PEGs are widely used in cosmetics as thickeners, solvents, softeners and moisture-carriers. Depending on manufacturing processes, PEGs may be contaminated with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, which are both carcinogens. Look out for ingredients with the initials “PEG” followed by a number (i.e. PEG-100).” It’s a known endocrine disruptor. You can google it you’ll see a bunch of research. What’s your opinion on this? Thank you
I found out about Avene when I was watching a documentary on her girl who was allergic to water. They basically became a case study but it hard because they had other children but they found a way to get them over to france to bathe their daughter in the springs. It literally calmed her inflammation but the girl was sad should couldn't go back until possibly the next year if they could afford it. However, the father got news that they can get the Thermal spring water from this company called Avene. Now you see it everywhere.
I love when you add French words here in there in your videos! Your accent is super charming, so no reason to feel self-conscious about it (I'm from Québec so you'd probably frown at my own accent haha)! About the Toleriane line in LaRoche-Posay, I don't know if this is the way they intended, but as a French-Quebecker I interpreted that name as being a play on the word tolérance, and since it's for sensitive skin I assume they're trying to promote that it'll build skin's tolerance... but I didn't do any further research on this.
Ooh, any recommendations for Quebec skincare shopping? Do you have French products readily available in stores there? I’m in the US but planning a trip to Montreal soon!
@@EmilyS1898 My only French recommendation basically just agrees with Dr Idriss: LaRoche-Posay! Specifically, there are 3 products in their Cicaplast line (including the baume B5) that have really worked magic for me! I apply the hand cream, lipsil and baume b5 everywhere I have eczema (+lips) right before bed, and when I wake up my skin is NEW (I don't reapply hand cream in the day, so I get all cracked by bedtime, to give you an idea). They also have a nice, dry-touch sunscreen that keeps the skin matte (this brand's sunscreen is highly recommended by dermatologists). I'm ashamed to say that I don't even know any skincare from here though :( . I'm pretty sure every single drugstore in Quebec has the big French brands ;) LaRoche-Posay, Uriace, Avène, Bioderma, etc...
Thank you Dr Idriss for this terrific video. Loved it. Can you please make a more in depth video reviewing Avene and Bioderma products specifically for rosacea prone/sensitive skin. They have so many products. Would love to know which of their products you recommend.🙏
Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel Moussant (the gel cleanser) is my most favorite cleanser of all time. It’s a robust cleanser while being gentle and actually cleanse my sunscreen more effectively than other gentle cleansers like Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser or Cerave Hydrating Cleanser.
Absolutely agree! I have been repurchasing this for a while because its the only cleanser I trust for my sensitive skin. Very gentle and good price value ratio !!
I love all of those products! Thank you! I love how people elsewhere mention the A113 and I, some who lives in France, cannot for the life of me find it anywhere!!
A313 is strong, definately more than otc retinol, it is amazing for back acnee, be careful when using it on your face. Bioderma, LRP, Avene and Uriage are good french brands
I cannot live without the Cicalfate +, my dermatologist prescribed it to me for my severe eczema, and it works like magic. I have been using it for 6 years now! It stops the itching as soon as I apply it on and it helps repair and restore the skin barrier. I recently started using it on my face, and I like how it feels! I have a veery sensitive skin and everything I use (shampoos, creams, fabrics...you name it) irritates it, but this one doesn't. If you have eczema...give it a try.
HOla Dr. SHereene :) Calendula is an amazing igredient. It is the extract of the marigold flower and many apothecaries use the ingredient to reduce inflammation/redness/sensitive skin.
it's cool, you have a slitghly french accent when you speak english, and an american accent when you speak french! and you speak both of them very well! good job Doc
Love all of the brands mentioned in the video, many of which I have been using for years. When talking about the French brands, would add the Uriage one, almost no one mentions on the net. Yes, Europe is a liitle bit on the fragrance side. However, the formulations are well researched and science based. Of course, not all fragrances suit all skin issues, thus I consult my longtime dermatologist on these, since each individual's skin is, well, individual 😊 which also means that my or anybody else's skin is constantly changing (hormones, age, seasons, certain medical conditions, stress, etc, etc). But would also genuinely recommend a selection of URIAGE products as well. ❤P.S. Uriage thermal water is fragrance free and EXQUISITE for all seasons, coming from thermal springs as well + the rest of the ingredients list additionally enhancing other products' effectiveness. Besides that, it comes in all sizes. I'm always carrying one in my purse.
Love all these products! I would add Avène and LRP sunscreens to this list. Amazing organic filters, and way more tolerable around the eyes than American filters.
So, "organic" filters refers to organic chemistry compounds (molecules) which is what the so misnamed " chemical sunscreens" are!!! They are all Hydrocarbons and Hydrocarbons belong to organic chemistry. The mineral sunscreens which I just call ionic compounds are actually dealt with in inorganic chemistry!!! I am a biochemist and a pharmacologist. ALL OF THEM ARE CHEMICALS!!! EVERYTHING IS A CHEMICAL!!! YOU are made of chemicals!!! So, that name (which is so annoying to chemists), chemical sunscreens is grrr..... They are all chemicals and they are all made in labs!!! We don’t have enough ZnO nor TiO2 to mine, so we make it in inorganic chm. labs. 🙄😒☹
After a previous video where you mentioned LRP Baume B5, I’ve started basting my face in it at least once a week - I love it. Thank you. PS. I even get my husband to do it - he’s a sweetheart & just goes along with it 😘
Ton français est excellent et fluide, bravo aussi pour ton accent. Débutant ta chaîne depuis quelques mois, j'avais été surprise de l'excellente prononciation des produits d'origine française. Encore bravo et merci pour tes précieux conseils.
If you have sensitive/dry/allergy prone eyes, bioderma makes a wonderful eye cream : the atoderm intensive eye cream. It does wonders as a anti aging eye cream too, my mum loves it!
Mais quel français parfait ! Really awesome :) and your Kleenex story really made me smile ;) May I add that "L'Eau Précieuse" is also a cult product in France (toner for acne prone skin) voilà !
I use Tretinoin without problems on my face, but have never been able to use it on my neck and chest. I tried A313 after seeing this and it has been great. No irritation and visible results. Thanks for the recommendation.
Vous parlez très bien français et votre accent est PARFAIT 😍 BRAVO ! Et bien sûr la vidéo est très intéressante, comme d'habitude. Thank you so much ! ❤
Hello! I cannot believe that I need to come across a video from a nice American dermatologist to find out that the cream I’ve been looking for for years (pharmacists telling me that it didn’t exist anymore) has simply changed it’s name! A313 (which seems to be its new name) was a staple at home when I was a kid… when our nose and upper lip were irritated during a cold, our mother would put it on before bed and when we would woke up… voilà ! Everything was repaired! ♥️
You are AMAZING! Merci beaucoup all the information you're providing everyday. Could you please share some tips for neck skincare (fine lines and skin loosing its firmness)? Thank you ❤
Could you share a product to use around the fine lines circle around mouth. I am in my 60s and do not want to get that area treated with anything superficial. Thank you! Rose
Dear Shereene I would like your point of view. I m 55 live in Greece, never had skincare or SPF. During pandemic and first lockdown here I began as a hobby to search about skincare. I finished one Ordinary 0,5 retinol serum, then Facetheory Regenacalm / retinol esters serum .. very pleased, now I am finishing the second Geek and Gorgeous A-game 0,05 retinal very very happy with that. Of course I use now SPF, peptides, moisturizer. I ordered from France A313 and I use it mixed with Biafine for my hands and it’s wonderful. I don’t want ever use Tretinoin. Is it OK to use some months retinal then retinol esters with are light version? Later perhaps Grandactive retinoid 2% in emulsion? I have seen all of your videos at least 3 times it’s one to notice every detail you are mentioning. I am ok with consistency but everyone says to build in time to stronger retinoids and that is not my goal cause these two years I made a skin barrier I could never imagine that was possible. I hope you understand my question and I ask you in advance to excuse my poor English. Hugs and kisses.
One of the last times that you talked about Biafine and said it was good for burns I bought a tube. I burned myself in the kitchen last week and used this. Wow it took away the sting almost right away and a blister never formed. It's a miracle in a tube. Thank you!
It’s also really good for post treatment skin, especially after a peel. I gave my tube to my mom to use after she had one, and she said it worked wonders.
Bonjour ! From hearing you pronounced some French brands and words in other videos I had a feeling that either one of your parents was French or you had been exposed to French at a young age. You not only have no accent but your intonation is the same as the one of a native speaker 🙂. I've been living in the US for 25 years and one thing I have been enjoying the most in recent years when I go visit my family in France is to go to la parapharmacie ! I literally get as excited as if it were a boulangerie 😀. I always feel like buying every product from Avene and la Roche-Posay ! I was there in the summer and tried to buy the A303 cream. I was told by the parapharmacist that I needed a prescription ! After watching your video I got reminded of that retinol cream and realized it is available on Amazon! So I just bought it! Merci beaucoup for your list of French pharmacy skincare recommendations. It will be extremely useful on my next visit home. P.S.: Please don't say "Adieu" as we really want to see you again! My recommendations : "Au revoir", "Salut", "à bientôt" or "à samedi prochain".
"Americans HATE fragrance" Not that we are buggin' allergic to them. I am using the sensitive version of the Embryolisse which I love, thank you very much!
This was really fun! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and uplifting personality with us. Your videos start my weekends off in the most positive way and I can't wait to see the next one!
poor girls love u Shereene 🥳💕 I know you had a scalp video (a short), but can you make one to differentiate between dandruff vs a dry scalp and how to treat each? ty xxx
I took French in college and literally everyone was mean to me, even in France. Glad that you have some French speaking supporters as they are quite rare.
A313 is the only retinol my skin can tolerate and I have tried many including some prescribed. I use it sparingly every other night. Excellent product.
I just got it. I can use regular retin A the strongest one, but I wanted to try A313. It's way cheaper and I have heard great things about it. I wil try it every 3 days to start. Thanks for your your comment
Ok I don't know your classmates but I am French myself and I can tell you that your french is simply amazing ❤ I kept wondering how you could pronounce "La Roche Posay" and other brands so perfectly, now I know ! Also I hope you'll find a way to ship your brand internationally, on a besoin de ton expertise en France et partout ailleurs bon sang de bonsoir !!! 😂
Très magnifique! Thank U for the amazing content. Also, I love your eye makeup. I can get Bioderma, Mustela, Avene and La Roche Posay in my country! For the rest I'll have to wait. Enjoy the weekend!
I got a tube of the Biafine, which arrived last Saturday morning. The night before I cut the side of my thumb. I put some on the cut right after the Biafine arrived and covered with a bandage. It was healed in four days. It blew my mind. I wish I had found this site earlier. I was in a bad accident in September. I now wonder how much better the bad cuts on my legs, knees and face, which weren’t stichable, would have healed using Biafine. I also have sensitive skin and have started using sone products you suggested for that and I can already see a difference in the condition of my skin. Thank you Dr. idriss.
Ton français est juste parfait,Merci beaucoup pour tout et surtout pour ton énergie positive, que dieu te protège. j'ai une peau très très très SENSIBLE et je trouve que la gamme (Tolérance) de Avène pour peau sensible est très apaisante mais surtout la crème (skin recovery cream: qui contient de la parcerine) pour peau hypersensible et irritable elle est juste magique.
J’adore cette vidéo, très utile, merci ! Même si j’habite en France, je ne connaissais pas quelques produits. Je te rassure, ton français est excellent et ta prononciation est juste parfaite !
15:20 The "properties of Avene water" are the same as the properties of Uriage and LA Roche Posay waters, for example. Those pharmacy French brands are named after the location of the thermal springs from where they source it, and they tend to base all their products around the properties of their mineral water.
This is not entirely correct, these waters have different mineral compositions and therefore different properties.
Being French (and living in France), I love it when you mention good products which I can easily get my hands on and which don't cost an arm and a leg!❤❤❤❤
You can't buy American products on Amazon??
@@PeaceNinja007 Derms generally warn you against this, as you would not be sure that you're getting the real thing. They might be expired or even toxic. I believe even Shereene says that Amazon is not where you should buy your skin care from. The other thing is that when they are on Amazon, they're often twice the price or more.
@@carob3323
Oh .. I mean like everyday over the counter products like say a Neutrogena face wash or something.
I personally use the most simplest, minimalist and weird products for my personal skincare lol For example, I use pure glycerine and sometimes Vicks Vapor Rub as my general moisturizer after a shower. Sometimes my local store is out of stock on these items .. so I order on Amazon.
I definitely wouldn’t buy anything that requires a prescription from Dermatologist off of Amazon lol
@@PeaceNinja007 I meant more products with active ingredients, not simple ones. Many cosmetic ingredients are banned in the EU so we don't find the same products. Even something like Aveeno, which Shereene talks about all the time, can't be found here (if I remember correctly). Sometimes even a few products from the French brands that she mentioned, like Avène and La Roche Posay don't exist here either, because they contain an active that is banned or not used at such high percentages here. We just have different stuff in Europe, so it's nice when we can actually find what US derms love and recommend! And this time, all the ones she mentioned were familiar. 😊
@@carob3323 Ah okay Makes sense I guess. I find it kinda funny that one of the most French products: La roche Posay, is unavailable in its own country of origin lol
Anyway, I hope Vicks Vapor Rub is available for sell in France. I wish to one day live there for a year in the future.
.. oh and borax powder too. I use this a lot. I believe i heard it's highly restricted in the EU.
Hi, I am a skin care junkie and bought A313 after reading an article about it on line. At first, I did everyday and my skin had a meltdown. I took three months off, cleared my skin and started once a week and now am 3 times a week. My skin looks amazing, soo in love. Thank you for an actual review.
did you use retinol before this ?
Do you use it around the eyes?
@tiffanya4636 No, this was my 1st time.
@@patriciaalija7997 No, I don't
I just bought it!
This gave me so much joy! I grew up in Paris and have fond memories of the French pharmacies, which were stunning. Combining two of my favourite things....Dr. Shereene and all things French 😀
I visited French pharmacies in the 80s and I thought they were the most beautiful places ever. Just as pharmacies should be. They were perfection. Beautifully displayed quality products and nothing irrelevant. Here in Australia pharmacies are very competitive and are full of junk quality gifts and foods and all kinds of things that do not belong in pharmacies.
I started using A313 based on your recommendation in May last year. I started off with 1 or twice per week and increase the frequency as my face can tolerate it till one point I applied every day. Now that I introduce lactic acid to my night routine, I'm using A313 5 times a week and lactic acid 2 times a week. I've seen a lot of improvement on my face. My skin tone is much more even. Hyperpigmentation also improves a lot. It works wonders on my face. I'm on the second tube of A313, Love it!
Can i sleep with A313 on my face ? Or should I wash it before going to sleep?
Months ago I bought A313 after watching your video on retinols and I love it! I have had zero irritation with it and doesn't seem to dry out my skin - but, I'm a moisturizing fiend. I use other products, but have no doubt that this has upped my game. My skin looks and feels amazing each morning after I use it - I find I can use it every other day without any problems. I'm 53 and at my last appointment, as my dentist turned the bright light on me to look in my mouth, he stopped and exclaimed, "You have no wrinkles! How do you do that?!" I also use La Roche-Posay Lipikar Triple Repair Moisturizing Body Cream. I use it on my face almost daily, and I love, love, love.
Where did you buy a313 from? Amazon has fakes. Trying to figure out if there’s a pharmacy in the US I can walk into and get it
How do you know its fake?
.@@eugeniadourakis2833oh no mines from Amazon..just bought🙄😩
Do you use it around the eyes or it's to strong?
@@patriciaalija7997 don’t use around the eyes. The doctor here says to put retinol just below the eye socket, I believe. It will bother your eyes if it gets in them.
Your French is literally perfect!! I love hearing you say French words in a French way
Quel accent, c'est merveilleux d'entendre quelqu'un de USA parler si bien français. Bravo.
Je t'assure que ton français est excellent ! Even French people in France, have different prononciations for "le" "la " les" according to where they come from 😉 So it doesn't sound wrong😉
Je suis 100% d'accord! Et j'adore quand tu parles français. 😊
@@jackiebrown1971 moi aussi 🥰
100% d'accord! Au moins elle ne parle pas québecois (comme moi). Ici les gens aiment dire "toé pis moé au bar tusuite" hahahaha!!!
@@devon6949 🤣
Oui oui ton français est excellent ma chère 👍🙌✊Continue ma belle amie de parler français c’est une langue magnifique et pourquoi pas le pratiquer quand bon te chante. Nous sommes ici pour t’écouter du 🇨🇦
Dear Shereen,
can you please make a difference between homeopathy and plant cosmetics?
As a chemist I can clearly state that homeopathy : so diluted it has no treatment molecules in it, placebo effect only, BUT plant medication: has effects (and side effects) like any other chemical molecule for treatment.
I love calendula e.g. it makes bruises heal so fast! No comparison to the worthless homeopathic stuff ...
Love Saturdays because of your videos ❤️
It's my understanding that "weak" homeopathic formulations (ie MORE concentrated formulations) containing botanicals can be potentially effective, just not by the nonsensical mechanisms that homeopathy states.
It really depends on the dilution strength- many are diluted to oblivion, but some aren't. For example, Boiron's Arnicare bruise gel uses a 1X dilution of arnica, which is a 1:10 dilution, so there's still plenty of molecules left (it also smells like arnica, so there's enough arnica in it to have an odor).
Homeoplasmine doesn't actually list homeopathic dilutions. It lists all the ingredients in grams. So, it's technically just a botanical based ointment. :)
thank you so much for this important message !!
I came to say the same. Homeopathy is not the same as pharmacognosy.
correct. Homeopathy is quackery. It's just bottled water for gullible consumers. It's not banned simply because it's harmless and governments are not concerned with people wasting money, they just care about harm. In fact if homeopathic products were actually diluted according to the rules of homeopathy, there is not enough water on planet earth to do so. Mathematicians and skeptics have already done the calculations.
Fellow allergy sufferer here ❤ On that note, and as spring is approaching fast, I'd love you to make a video on the skincare dos and don'ts during allergy season for people whose skin is affected by hay fever and the like. Stuff to soothe inflammation and, if necessary, taking your medicine is a no-brainer, but I wonder about reducing certain actives a litte bit, whether applying a cool pack (fridge, not freezer ;)) in the evening might help or do more harm than good etc.
I second this request, particularly in eye/eyelid area. Thanks!
I have sulfur allergy... so much fun when it comes to skincare *eye roll* ;)
Absolutely! Plus Sunscreen that is less irritating around the eye!
@@jaimewerner4265 I LOVE the Avène Intense Protect. The first sunscreen that my eyes do not react too. Uriage Bariésun was okish but with still a slight irritation around the eye.
@@JustBeingAwesome Thank you! I'll check it out!
Thank u for highlighting A313. I am the 3rd generation A313, ialuset, Lait-Crème and of course Biafine user. I am 51 and this has been my regime for as long as I can remember. It works beautifully for me. Everyone’s chemistry is different however this is and will always be my holy grail. ❤
Thanks a lot for sharing! You definitely not look 51 even 45 at least judging from your profile pic 😍. Would you mind sharing your regimen? 😊
The A313 has been a game changer for me! Ive been using it twice a week for a year and I’ve noticed a huge difference in my skin. Absolutely love it
Thank you for the feedback, I was interested in this product :)
May I ask you where do you buy it from!
@@cleopatras7488 Walmart has in US
It’s great stuff: but stronger than expected just like Dr S warned us!
@@cleopatras7488 eBay…ships from France. Sealed and authentic $29.99 free shipping
Hello Dr.Shereene, It's been 12 days since I am following my skin care routine without missing a day and gratitude largely goes to your influential videos and difference is starting to creep up. I must add that your communicating style is also a learning experience. I didn't know you were adding a flavor of French today.....It's great. Your army of nerds is right behind you. keep it up and stay blessed
I believe the Toleriane line name is inspired by the word “tolérance”, would make sense that it’s geared towards sensitive skin
Also meaning that can be safely used on baby skin. They are that safe and good.
I love the A313, I use it everynight mix in together with the Embryolisse. Fast forward 4 months later, my skin is now completely clear of acne, healthy and happy! It is also verrry economical since it is inexpensive and only a little bit is used everyday 😇😇
May I ask you where do you buy it from, please?!
Did you ever get itchy with A313? I have it and tried using it, but I couldn’t stand the itch. Did Embryolisse eradicate the itching feeling for you?
@@yvonnesmith-nakano6100 It did itch for me when i use it on its own. Later i mixed it w moisturizers and problem solved :)
@@caburbank thank you!
@@yvonnesmith-nakano6100 Wait at least 15mins after washing your face, it itches when the face is not completely dry
Also, a “pregnancy body care” routine would be cool! 💗
From France I can really recommend Avril Creme Neutre. It's a light moisturizer for sensitive skin (no fragrance) for face and body and it is marvellous 🇫🇷
Thanks!
Finally someone (surprisingly) who agrees on the fact that bioderma is not equal to the garnier micellar water!! Like, at all.. It is way superior. The Garnier one leaves my skin sticky and just weird and I don't like it. Bioderma is my go to whenever I am not double cleansing tehehe
Oh, goodness, I am with you on this. I did not like that sticky Garnier stuff at all, but love the Sensibio.
H20 sensibio was my first random buy micellar, after that I had used Mixa and Garnier and I was wondering why I am so dry after aplying it.I realised that. Bioderma was my match
I think I‘m the only one who got an allergic reaction because of the bioderma micellar water :/ My skin is weirdly sensitive to their product, garnier is working fine
Omg merci beaucoup 😭 Je suis française et justement je me disais que j'aimerais avoir ton avis sur des produits trouvables en France ! Merci ❤️ Ton français sonne très bien d'ailleurs, ton accent est léger et ta prononciation est très très bonne
You are the reason I am now addicted to French Pharmacy Skincare. Thank you for that.
Ton français est absolument parfait ! 🥰 Thank you very much for being the best dermatologist on UA-cam! Love your joie de vivre 🤩
Could you do a pillow talk on managing rosacea and sensitive skin? Including product recommendations 🙏
Apparently, one can buy Finecea in Europe otc. It is azelaic acid. Fixed my rosacea but I had to pay $75 in USA plus a dermatologist visit for it.
Tolériane comes from "tolérance" (to tolerate) because it's for the most sensitive skins that might be intolerant to other products.
I had totally forgotten about Embryolisse, I need to revisit! And I had no idea you could use Biafine for anything else than burns, I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for the video!
The La Roche Posay Toleriane entire line is fantastic! I have combination skin, which occasionally gets drier due to ME-CFS, and it keeps me comfortable and beautiful year round, and in different climes.
Love stocking up on French products on trips to Europe! The Spanish also love their pharmacy skin care, and there are some good Spanish brands which are popular, in addition to the always popular French ones. Perhaps you should look into these?
La Roche Posay make also, in my opinion, the best body cream, the LIPIKAR AP+M, great if your skin itchies etc .
I loved you starting the video in French! I speak French (not fluent, just a francophone) and I love hearing French in the dermatology context!
I love when you speak of European brands as this way I can purchase them too 😊 Btw I don't know about the US marketing, but Avène and LRP are well known for their thermal water in Europe. One more thing: can you please put the full names of the products in your description as not all US links work in Europe?
In fact, i love the fact that e marketing in Europe is not that aggressive. 😊
SOOOO I use A313 X2 every day. It is AMAZING> My skin had adapted and I look like I'm made of marble. Smooth line free supple glowing skin. SUN BLOCK! SUN BLOCK! SUN BLOCK!!
How do you recommend to be used, for someone who never used retinol etc? Should I do 2xweek first?
@@BifolikaDesigns I would start with 2x a week at night. Move up from there until it's every night. Remember to PLEASE use sun block 50+ broad spectrum, with this and ALL actives. But.. Sunblock should already be a staple in EVERYBODIES skin care regime regardless. I hope this helps.
Dr. Idriss, merci d’être la personne que vous êtes et de nous renseigner, le contenu est orrrrr 🏅💯 And you coming in switching languages while speaking hits a spot I didn’t know I had, ça m’a fait trop plaisir!! 🤗❤️
The baume B5 is a MUST HAVE!!! I stock up on the stuff!! Have a great weekend!!
I got because both Dr. Idriss & Dray rec it.
Ahhh this vid came at the perfect timing! I just found out I was accepted into an MBA a program in France so I’m so excited to be living there and trying out their products 💖. Thanks Dr. Shereene!
Bravo!
Congratulations 😍
Congrats! You’re gonna love it!
HEC?
Felicitations! 🇫🇷
Very late to the party, but for the Arnica routine around procedures: it’s actually good to take a few pellets of Arnica Montana (15CH) the day before the procedure, then a few others with higher concentration on D-Day (7 or 9CH), and back to 15CH for the next days, 3 times a day away from meals.
I also used this routine when I got injured in sports (sprained ankles, bad bruises, etc).
Also :) the cream version of the Arnica is much better than the gel one, but I don’t know if it exists anymore. The texture was like a mix between la Biafine and Arnigel. And it smelled so good!
Guys. This Biafine creme is indeed amazing and it wasn‘t even because of Sheerene that I found that creme but because of my mother. I got a bad sunburn (I know I know.. didn‘t realize how strong the sun would be even though I was reapplying my sun creame regularly) and used Biafine to help the redness, itchiness and everything. Let me tell you - it did a miracle! The day after, after reapplying biafine various times, my burnt skin didn‘t even look red anymore! It. Is. Amazing.
No French person goes on Summer vacation without the Biafine in the suitcase. In case of sunburn, apply after the shower. In case of kitchen / domestic accident burn, I usually go for the faucet but finish off with a dab of Biafine as well. When she was talking about the smell, I was there! To me it's Summer, especially because I live on the Atlantic coast.
I live in Canada where can I get it , Amazon ?
I am French and your French is amazing ! Moreover all the products you are talking about are easily avalaible here 😊
Do you maybe know which france pharmecy has the A313 pommanade? I'm planning to visit france soon and it would be nice to try that one.
@@user-xp2rm2gh2o literally every pharmacy (in Paris, at least) will have that. It is extremely popular and well-known. When you’re walking around, look for a neon sign with a green plus sign/cross. That signifies that it’s a pharmacy.
@@EmilyS1898 Good to know. Thank you!
Thank you so much for focusing on sensitive skin. Roche Possay is one of the few products I can use. As I am getting my older my skin is so much more reactive. I would really love if you would focus on the skin around the eyes such as crepe and hooded lids. Merci!
I have rosacea and extremely sensitive skin, I would add to your list :
The Avene : masque hydratant apaisant
La Roche posay : anthelios sunscreen 50 fluide .
Use it religiously everyday under my make up and it is perfection !
Thé bioderma : hydrating fluid tolerance +
And the hyalu b5 serum by la Roche posay
Your french accent is actually pretty great, you should be proud!
And I agree Biafine is a must-have! For a little while, I low-key wanted it to just be an over-hyped classic product from my childhood, but I've come to accept that it just works better than most remedies for superficial wounds and burns.
Also, someone recommended to me Metroruboril A.Z by Isispharma, a newer french brand. It has 15% Azelaic Acid (for an OTC product, I guess the legislation in France is different) and it's apparently pretty good!
Interesting to hear your take on A313! I had been using tretinoin from my dermatologist for a few years, but after a trip to France in fall 2019 I picked up some of this and decided to give it a try, and have been using it ever since. I was worried that it wouldn’t do anything considering how supposedly weak it is, but my skin has been looking really good. And I have definitely noticed that morning after glow, but that certainly makes sense if it’s more to do with the moisturizing base than the actual actives. I like dotting it on my face, then gently rubbing it in, then covering it with a layer of LRP Cicaplast Baume. PS if your French is considered terrible, then mine is tragique!
I have used tretinion for over 3 yrs just ordered A313. Wondering have you stopped using tretinion completely and replaced with A313?
I live in Paris since 6 months so I‘m really happy about this video 😍 I already bought the Homeoplasmine cream that I saw from your Instagram highlight and I really liked it.
Your French is excellent, it Shereene, thank you for making this video, as a French girl, it’s really fun !
concerning Toleriane, it’s a play on words about sensitive skin tolerating (« tolérer « ) products.
Tu es très sympathique et tu nous fais découvrir plein de choses.
C'est dommage qu'il n'y a pas de sous -titres en français.
Un gros bisous
qu'il n'y ait*
Ton français est tout simplement merveilleux !!!
Yes, unfortunately, french ppl love homeopathy.
I say unfortunately because it's efficacy has never been scientifically proven so, there is a lot of misinformation around this topic. Prayers are cheaper in my opinion...
The Laroche Posay cicaplast gel (not the baume) helped me when I started tretinoin 0.5%.
It was really amazing !
Merci pour cette superbe vidéo et pour cette belle incursion dans la langue de Molière, c'est toujours un plaisir de t'entendre parler français
Wonderful French accent Shereene.
The only one thing I noticed is that when you say New York, it sounded a bit like the French city 'Niort'.
Please keep adding your French and Spanish bits. I think it's so fun
Biafine is well know for NOT being recommended as a face cream to use on a daily basis. There are too many ingredients which makes it way too rich. French dermatologists are actually getting concerned about foreign influencers promoting this as the magic french cheap cream for daily beauty use!
She didn’t recommend it for daily use, but specifically for cuts, burns, wound healing, ect.
@@annaflinn783 no she says she uses it as face moisturiser which is NOT what this cream has been produced for! Actually, this cream contains lots of ingredients that are not good at all for daily use and sun exposure.
I fail to see how using this cream from time to time as a facial moisturizer to speed healing in inflamed skin, would cause an issue. Especially if using it at night, or in combination with sunscreen. If you disagree, perhaps you have more information as to why?
@@annaflinn783 Because the Biafine active ingredient is Triethanolamine which is suspected to be cancerous : Reports indicated that TEOA causes an increased incidence of tumor growth in the liver in female B6C3F1 mice, but not in male mice or in Fischer 344 rats. A 2004 study concluded "TEOA may cause liver tumors in mice via a choline-depletion mode of action and that this effect is likely caused by the inhibition of choline uptake by cells." Basically the product in itself isn't but due to contact with other products present during the application, it gets dangerous. Endocrine disruptors are also used in Biafine and allergic reactions are common due to a lot of byproducts. I hope this helps understanding. Also the national association for medication regulations in France specifically says it's not meant to be used as a day skin care product, but only after a sunburn for example.
@@soryu1566 That is very helpful information, thank you!
As a k/j beauty fan I find French beauty products highly underrated- Avene, Vichy and LRP are staples for me but I also love brands such as caudelie and nuxe
Yes caudalie doesn't get enough love by youtubers! Simple products that do what they need to do with not an excess in actives which makes them perfect for sensitive skin :) I use the oil cleaner, the vinosource hydra mask, the sos hydra serum and body butter very regularly.
Besides that big fan of Avène Intense protect sunscreen, Embryolisse hydrating crème, LRP cicaplast and Louis Widmer All Day sunscreen for my body.
Yesss!
Also ducray, they have amazing haircare stuff and there acne and hyperpigmentation stuff is great too
love love love for Nuxe honey lipbalm. I literally spread it on my lip every night before going to bed and it is such a miracle
which is funny because korean women LOVE french skincare
Dr Idriss - love, love, love your channel. Just a comment that although Homeoplasmine is characterized as homeopathic, it’s actually a natural health (botanical) product in my humble pharmacist’s opinion…this is actually a good thing, because « real » homeopathic products dilute active ingredients so much that I just can’t get behind the absence of science for those. Keep up the great content!
J'adore votre voix française, très claire et pratiquement sans accent 🤩
J'aime aussi beaucoup le changement entre français et anglais, où votre voix devient légèrement plus grave ^^
Je profite de ce commentaire pour vous remercier pour toutes vos vidéos que je suis en train de dévorer ! J'adore ce que vous faites et la façon dont vous le faîtes ❤️
Hello de Genève en Suisse Docteur ! Je vous adore depuis longtemps ❤ et votre français est juste magnifique! Je connais bien tous ces produits oui oui !
Très bon week-end et venez chez nous, on vous aime dans toute la francophonie 😘😘💖💖
You got me so excited to go shopping in my upcoming trip to Paris but then you mentioned that the A313 that’s a polyethylene glycol base, this ingredient I have been avoiding like the plague!
There’s been a lot of research that “Polyethylene glycol (PEG compounds). PEGs are widely used in cosmetics as thickeners, solvents, softeners and moisture-carriers. Depending on manufacturing processes, PEGs may be contaminated with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, which are both carcinogens. Look out for ingredients with the initials “PEG” followed by a number (i.e. PEG-100).” It’s a known endocrine disruptor. You can google it you’ll see a bunch of research.
What’s your opinion on this? Thank you
I found out about Avene when I was watching a documentary on her girl who was allergic to water. They basically became a case study but it hard because they had other children but they found a way to get them over to france to bathe their daughter in the springs. It literally calmed her inflammation but the girl was sad should couldn't go back until possibly the next year if they could afford it. However, the father got news that they can get the Thermal spring water from this company called Avene. Now you see it everywhere.
J’adoooore quand vous parlez français!!!! Ça fait chaud au coeur ❤️ merci pour tous vos vidéos 🥰❤️❤️
I love when you add French words here in there in your videos! Your accent is super charming, so no reason to feel self-conscious about it (I'm from Québec so you'd probably frown at my own accent haha)! About the Toleriane line in LaRoche-Posay, I don't know if this is the way they intended, but as a French-Quebecker I interpreted that name as being a play on the word tolérance, and since it's for sensitive skin I assume they're trying to promote that it'll build skin's tolerance... but I didn't do any further research on this.
Ooh, any recommendations for Quebec skincare shopping? Do you have French products readily available in stores there? I’m in the US but planning a trip to Montreal soon!
@@EmilyS1898 My only French recommendation basically just agrees with Dr Idriss: LaRoche-Posay! Specifically, there are 3 products in their Cicaplast line (including the baume B5) that have really worked magic for me! I apply the hand cream, lipsil and baume b5 everywhere I have eczema (+lips) right before bed, and when I wake up my skin is NEW (I don't reapply hand cream in the day, so I get all cracked by bedtime, to give you an idea). They also have a nice, dry-touch sunscreen that keeps the skin matte (this brand's sunscreen is highly recommended by dermatologists). I'm ashamed to say that I don't even know any skincare from here though :( . I'm pretty sure every single drugstore in Quebec has the big French brands ;) LaRoche-Posay, Uriace, Avène, Bioderma, etc...
Thank you Dr Idriss for this terrific video. Loved it. Can you please make a more in depth video reviewing Avene and Bioderma products specifically for rosacea prone/sensitive skin. They have so many products. Would love to know which of their products you recommend.🙏
My dermatologist in France always prescribes Avène. She recommended the cicalfate as an ointment for small sutured wounds.
I loooove the whole Cicalfate line! I stocked up on the face cream (multiple sizes), hand creams (also multiple sizes), and lip balm on my last trip.
As a mexican living in France i LOOOOVED this video, i have rosacea and i keep it undercontrol thanks to you
Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel Moussant (the gel cleanser) is my most favorite cleanser of all time. It’s a robust cleanser while being gentle and actually cleanse my sunscreen more effectively than other gentle cleansers like Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser or Cerave Hydrating Cleanser.
Absolutely agree! I have been repurchasing this for a while because its the only cleanser I trust for my sensitive skin. Very gentle and good price value ratio !!
@@saharmansar7315 Yes, everyone raves about the micellar water but the gel cleanser is so underrated.
Is it the Gel Moussant Micellaire? around €12 for 500ml? I want to make sure because that's the only one I see on my local pharmacy's website!
@@skinthusiastic I think it is what it’s called in some countries. If it is the one with pump and pink bottle then yes.
@@gtan307 The description matches to what I saw, so it must be that one. Thank you!
I love all of those products! Thank you! I love how people elsewhere mention the A113 and I, some who lives in France, cannot for the life of me find it anywhere!!
A313 is strong, definately more than otc retinol, it is amazing for back acnee, be careful when using it on your face. Bioderma, LRP, Avene and Uriage are good french brands
I cannot live without the Cicalfate +, my dermatologist prescribed it to me for my severe eczema, and it works like magic.
I have been using it for 6 years now!
It stops the itching as soon as I apply it on and it helps repair and restore the skin barrier.
I recently started using it on my face, and I like how it feels!
I have a veery sensitive skin and everything I use (shampoos, creams, fabrics...you name it) irritates it, but this one doesn't.
If you have eczema...give it a try.
HOla Dr. SHereene :) Calendula is an amazing igredient. It is the extract of the marigold flower and many apothecaries use the ingredient to reduce inflammation/redness/sensitive skin.
aloe is an amazing alternative :D we are lucky in California to have aloe naturally
it's cool, you have a slitghly french accent when you speak english, and an american accent when you speak french!
and you speak both of them very well!
good job Doc
Love all of the brands mentioned in the video, many of which I have been using for years. When talking about the French brands, would add the Uriage one, almost no one mentions on the net. Yes, Europe is a liitle bit on the fragrance side. However, the formulations are well researched and science based. Of course, not all fragrances suit all skin issues, thus I consult my longtime dermatologist on these, since each individual's skin is, well, individual 😊 which also means that my or anybody else's skin is constantly changing (hormones, age, seasons, certain medical conditions, stress, etc, etc). But would also genuinely recommend a selection of URIAGE products as well. ❤P.S. Uriage thermal water is fragrance free and EXQUISITE for all seasons, coming from thermal springs as well + the rest of the ingredients list additionally enhancing other products' effectiveness. Besides that, it comes in all sizes. I'm always carrying one in my purse.
My french pharmacy picks would be:
1. From Avene I love two things: Masque apaisant eclat (soothing and illuminating face mask) and Cicalfate
Love all these products! I would add Avène and LRP sunscreens to this list. Amazing organic filters, and way more tolerable around the eyes than American filters.
Avene B-protect for sensitive skin. The best sunscreen I've been using.
Yes, I was hoping she would add FRENCH Spf. 🥵
Can you add a link to the two products you mentioned, please?
So, "organic" filters refers to organic chemistry compounds (molecules) which is what the so misnamed " chemical sunscreens" are!!! They are all Hydrocarbons and Hydrocarbons belong to organic chemistry. The mineral sunscreens which I just call ionic compounds are actually dealt with in inorganic chemistry!!! I am a biochemist and a pharmacologist. ALL OF THEM ARE CHEMICALS!!! EVERYTHING IS A CHEMICAL!!! YOU are made of chemicals!!! So, that name (which is so annoying to chemists), chemical sunscreens is grrr..... They are all chemicals and they are all made in labs!!! We don’t have enough ZnO nor TiO2 to mine, so we make it in inorganic chm. labs. 🙄😒☹
After a previous video where you mentioned LRP Baume B5, I’ve started basting my face in it at least once a week - I love it. Thank you.
PS. I even get my husband to do it - he’s a sweetheart & just goes along with it 😘
Me too!!
@@gabrielacluciuniuc3451 Me three!
Ton français est excellent et fluide, bravo aussi pour ton accent. Débutant ta chaîne depuis quelques mois, j'avais été surprise de l'excellente prononciation des produits d'origine française. Encore bravo et merci pour tes précieux conseils.
Quel plaisir de vous découvrir en français ❤ merci pour cette vidéo Dr xx
If you have sensitive/dry/allergy prone eyes, bioderma makes a wonderful eye cream : the atoderm intensive eye cream. It does wonders as a anti aging eye cream too, my mum loves it!
Merci beaucoup d’avoir fait cette vidéo, je l’attendais tellement 😍 et ton français est parfait !
Mais quel français parfait ! Really awesome :) and your Kleenex story really made me smile ;) May I add that "L'Eau Précieuse" is also a cult product in France (toner for acne prone skin) voilà !
I use Tretinoin without problems on my face, but have never been able to use it on my neck and chest. I tried A313 after seeing this and it has been great. No irritation and visible results. Thanks for the recommendation.
Vous parlez très bien français et votre accent est PARFAIT 😍 BRAVO ! Et bien sûr la vidéo est très intéressante, comme d'habitude. Thank you so much ! ❤
Dr Idriss in French! My heart skipped a beat. Thank you for this informative video. Cheers from France
Hello! I cannot believe that I need to come across a video from a nice American dermatologist to find out that the cream I’ve been looking for for years (pharmacists telling me that it didn’t exist anymore) has simply changed it’s name! A313 (which seems to be its new name) was a staple at home when I was a kid… when our nose and upper lip were irritated during a cold, our mother would put it on before bed and when we would woke up… voilà ! Everything was repaired! ♥️
You are AMAZING! Merci beaucoup all the information you're providing everyday. Could you please share some tips for neck skincare (fine lines and skin loosing its firmness)? Thank you ❤
Could you share a product to use around the fine lines circle around mouth. I am in my 60s and do not want to get that area treated with anything superficial. Thank you! Rose
Dear Shereene I would like your point of view. I m 55 live in Greece, never had skincare or SPF. During pandemic and first lockdown here I began as a hobby to search about skincare. I finished one Ordinary 0,5 retinol serum, then Facetheory Regenacalm / retinol esters serum .. very pleased, now I am finishing the second Geek and Gorgeous A-game 0,05 retinal very very happy with that. Of course I use now SPF, peptides, moisturizer. I ordered from France A313 and I use it mixed with Biafine for my hands and it’s wonderful. I don’t want ever use Tretinoin. Is it OK to use some months retinal then retinol esters with are light version? Later perhaps Grandactive retinoid 2% in emulsion? I have seen all of your videos at least 3 times it’s one to notice every detail you are mentioning. I am ok with consistency but everyone says to build in time to stronger retinoids and that is not my goal cause these two years I made a skin barrier I could never imagine that was possible. I hope you understand my question and I ask you in advance to excuse my poor English. Hugs and kisses.
One of the last times that you talked about Biafine and said it was good for burns I bought a tube. I burned myself in the kitchen last week and used this. Wow it took away the sting almost right away and a blister never formed. It's a miracle in a tube. Thank you!
It’s also really good for post treatment skin, especially after a peel. I gave my tube to my mom to use after she had one, and she said it worked wonders.
@@EmilyS1898 Thank you for that great tip! It's seriously a miracle cream to always have on hand!
Bonjour ! From hearing you pronounced some French brands and words in other videos I had a feeling that either one of your parents was French or you had been exposed to French at a young age. You not only have no accent but your intonation is the same as the one of a native speaker 🙂.
I've been living in the US for 25 years and one thing I have been enjoying the most in recent years when I go visit my family in France is to go to la parapharmacie ! I literally get as excited as if it were a boulangerie 😀. I always feel like buying every product from Avene and la Roche-Posay ! I was there in the summer and tried to buy the A303 cream. I was told by the parapharmacist that I needed a prescription ! After watching your video I got reminded of that retinol cream and realized it is available on Amazon! So I just bought it!
Merci beaucoup for your list of French pharmacy skincare recommendations. It will be extremely useful on my next visit home.
P.S.: Please don't say "Adieu" as we really want to see you again! My recommendations : "Au revoir", "Salut", "à bientôt" or "à samedi prochain".
"Americans HATE fragrance" Not that we are buggin' allergic to them. I am using the sensitive version of the Embryolisse which I love, thank you very much!
I’m wearing the Avene moisturizer for sensitive skin today. I love it in the winter!
Bioderma atoderm intensive eye is amazing, multi utilisation, really versatile 😍
This was really fun! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and uplifting personality with us. Your videos start my weekends off in the most positive way and I can't wait to see the next one!
poor girls love u Shereene 🥳💕 I know you had a scalp video (a short), but can you make one to differentiate between dandruff vs a dry scalp and how to treat each? ty xxx
I took French in college and literally everyone was mean to me, even in France. Glad that you have some French speaking supporters as they are quite rare.
Je suis française et j'ai été tellement surprise par ta prononciation parfaite !
Thats cause she is french😃
Her speaking french sounds so beautiful❤️
I’m French Canadian, and your Français is very good! How nice that you attended a French Immersion school! 🇨🇦
A313 is the only retinol my skin can tolerate and I have tried many including some prescribed. I use it sparingly every other night. Excellent product.
I just got it. I can use regular retin A the strongest one, but I wanted to try A313. It's way cheaper and I have heard great things about it. I wil try it every 3 days to start. Thanks for your your comment
Oh que ça fait plaisir de vous entendre en français !
Your french is just great! Love your videos, thank you for the knowledge sharing!
Ouh merci énormément, je te suis depuis quelques jours maintenant et j’adore tes vidéos
BTW, Tu parles hyper bien en français
Ok I don't know your classmates but I am French myself and I can tell you that your french is simply amazing ❤ I kept wondering how you could pronounce "La Roche Posay" and other brands so perfectly, now I know ! Also I hope you'll find a way to ship your brand internationally, on a besoin de ton expertise en France et partout ailleurs bon sang de bonsoir !!! 😂
Tellement cool! Ce mélange anglais français! J’adore! Bisous de Paris
Bravo votre français et accent est vraiment excellent ! J’adore vos vidéos ! Merci pour vos précieux conseils !❤
Très magnifique! Thank U for the amazing content. Also, I love your eye makeup. I can get Bioderma, Mustela, Avene and La Roche Posay in my country! For the rest I'll have to wait. Enjoy the weekend!
I got a tube of the Biafine, which arrived last Saturday morning. The night before I cut the side of my thumb. I put some on the cut right after the Biafine arrived and covered with a bandage. It was healed in four days. It blew my mind. I wish I had found this site earlier. I was in a bad accident in September. I now wonder how much better the bad cuts on my legs, knees and face, which weren’t stichable, would have healed using Biafine. I also have sensitive skin and have started using sone products you suggested for that and I can already see a difference in the condition of my skin. Thank you Dr. idriss.
Habibti, J'adore, so happy you did this video! no nonsense beauty! I also love that you call it skincare "library"
Ton français est juste parfait,Merci beaucoup pour tout et surtout pour ton énergie positive, que dieu te protège. j'ai une peau très très très SENSIBLE et je trouve que la gamme (Tolérance) de Avène pour peau sensible est très apaisante mais surtout la crème (skin recovery cream: qui contient de la parcerine) pour peau hypersensible et irritable elle est juste magique.
J’adore cette vidéo, très utile, merci !
Même si j’habite en France, je ne connaissais pas quelques produits.
Je te rassure, ton français est excellent et ta prononciation est juste parfaite !
I love listening to someone speak French!