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Best French Essences

Explore the top essences from French brands with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.

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Caudalie

Grape Water Moisturizing Face Mist

4.6 (8) ⸱ Essence ⸱ French

⸱ $20.00

vegan essence that contains 3 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 3 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Caudalie

Vinoperfect Brightening Glycolic Essence

Essence ⸱ French

⸱ $59.00

vegan essence that contains aha.

Details

This product contains 18 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens and fragrances
it is likely to be good for brightening skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

SVR

B3 Hydra Essence

5.0 (2) ⸱ Essence ⸱ French

essence that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 15 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

L'Oreal

Revitalift Crystal Micro-Essence

Essence ⸱ French

essence that contains bha, exfoliants and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 23 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Yves Rocher

Sebo vegetal rebalancing antioxidant essence

Essence ⸱ French

⸱ $38.99

vegan essence that contains bha.

Details

This product contains 21 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and sensitive skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Chanel

N°1 De Chanel Revitalizing Essence Lotion

Essence ⸱ French

⸱ $125.00

essence that contains aha, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and peptides.

Details

This product contains 21 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Clarins

Super Restorative Treatment Essence

Essence ⸱ French

⸱ $46.51

essence that contains exfoliants and peptides.

Details

This product contains 28 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Uriage

Eau Thermale Glow Up Water Essence

Essence ⸱ French

essence that contains hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 18 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Lancôme

Clarifique Double Treatment Essence

Essence ⸱ French

essence that contains aha, bha, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 23 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Evian
3 Types
Facial Mist

Essence ⸱ French

⸱ $22.00

vegan and cruelty-free essence that contains 14 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 14 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Lancôme

Hydra Zen Beauty Facial Essence

Essence ⸱ French

⸱ $69.99

essence that contains 21 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 21 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Dior

Capture Totale Intensive Essence Lotion

Essence ⸱ French

⸱ $90.00

essence that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 36 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Dior

Prestige La Micro-Lotion de Rose Advanced Formula

Essence ⸱ French

essence that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 31 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and silicones
it is likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Dior

Prestige La Lotion Essence De Rose

Essence ⸱ French

essence that contains exfoliants, peptides and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 27 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

BIOTHERM

Life Plankton Essence

Essence ⸱ French

essence that contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 28 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

L'Oreal

Revitalift Centella Micro-essence Water

Essence ⸱ French

⸱ $33.99

essence that contains bha, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 29 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Cyla

Essence Initiale - Initial Essence

5.0 (1) ⸱ Essence ⸱ French

cruelty-free essence that contains aha.

Details

This product contains 30 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Lancôme

Clarifique Refining & Brightening Dual Essence

Essence ⸱ French

⸱ $95.00

essence that contains aha, bha, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 29 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols and oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Chanel

Le Blanc Essence Lotion

Essence ⸱ French

essence that contains aha, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 23 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Filorga

NCEF-Essence

Essence ⸱ French

⸱ $76.00

essence that contains aha, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 81 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens or parabens
it does contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils, silicones and sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

BIOTHERM

Life Plankton Clear Essence

Essence ⸱ French

essence that contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 28 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Institut Esthederm

Eau Cellulaire Lotion Essence

Essence ⸱ French

essence that contains aha, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 32 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
it does contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Dior

DIORSNOW Essence Of Light Micro-infused Lotion

Essence ⸱ French

essence that contains niacinamide, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 44 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Clarins

Bright Plus Dark Spot-Targeting Milky Essence

Essence ⸱ French

essence that contains vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 27 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and silicones
it is likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Filorga

Time-Filler Essence

Essence ⸱ French

essence that contains aha, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, pha, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 74 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
it does contain fragrances, oils and sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Boosting Essence Water Canada

Vichy
1 Region
Aqualia Thermal Boosting Essence Water

Essence ⸱ French

essence that contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 21 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, oils or parabens
it does contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, silicones and sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Chanel

Hydra Beauty Micro Liquid Essence

Essence ⸱ French

essence that contains hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 21 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and silicones
it is likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Filorga

Global Repair Essence

Essence ⸱ French

essence that contains aha, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 97 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
it does contain fragrances, oils and sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

L'Occitane

Aqua Réotier Moisture Prep Essence

Essence ⸱ French

⸱ $22.10

essence that contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 17 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens and fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Melvita

Extraordinary Water Hydra-Plumping Essence

Essence ⸱ French

vegan essence that contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 25 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe