WORTH KEEPING · NO. 02 · SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
three things from a French pharmacie
three things from a French pharmacie
France, in pieces. This one is the pharmacie. I talked my friend into the eye cream standing in the aisle. Three products that earned a place in the rotation.
France, in pieces. This one is the pharmacie. I talked my friend into the eye cream standing in the aisle. Three products that earned a place in the rotation.
CTRL EYE / MIMÉTIQUE / $50
CTRL EYE / MIMÉTIQUE / $50
The under-eyes look brighter the longer I use it. I’d been looking for a new eye cream. This one is light and fine on sensitive skin.
The under-eyes look brighter the longer I use it. I’d been looking for a new eye cream. This one is light and fine on sensitive skin.
SHOP THE EYE CREAM
HUILE PRODIGIEUSE OR ROLL-ON / NUXE / $31
HUILE PRODIGIEUSE OR ROLL-ON / NUXE / $31
It’s already replaced whatever I was reaching for before. I’ve worn it to a ton of events. I like a body oil that glows. This one does, without a strong smell, and it doesn’t transfer much.
It’s already replaced whatever I was reaching for before. I’ve worn it to a ton of events. I like a body oil that glows. This one does, without a strong smell, and it doesn’t transfer much.
SHOP THE BODY OIL
ANTHELIOS UVAIR SERUM SUNSCREEN / LA ROCHE-POSAY / $40
ANTHELIOS UVAIR SERUM SUNSCREEN / LA ROCHE-POSAY / $40
Light enough alone or under makeup. Sunscreen every morning. Weather doesn’t matter. I wanted something lighter for the routine, and a French pharmacie is where I go looking. Early days, but so far it stays with me.
Light enough alone or under makeup. Sunscreen every morning. Weather doesn’t matter. I wanted something lighter for the routine, and a French pharmacie is where I go looking. Early days, but so far it stays with me.
SHOP THE SUNSCREEN
ONE MORE THING
An afternoon at Le Bon Marché. No list. Just floors of things I don’t see at home. Left Bank light, and nowhere I had to be after.
An afternoon at Le Bon Marché. No list. Just floors of things I don’t see at home. Left Bank light, and nowhere I had to be after.
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