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This iconic French face cream is a 6-in-1 beauty must-have for dry skin
A favorite of models and makeup artists alike, the 'lightweight but rich' multitasker is under $30 on Amazon.
Few products are more beloved than Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre, a French skin-care staple. The popular formula was created in 1950 by a French dermatologist, and it's become an international skin-care sensation known for its light fragrance, effectiveness on all skin types and ideal texture as a makeup base. It's not only a constant in the kits of every makeup artist I've ever met, but French women swear it's the key to graceful aging. The lightweight, extra-hydrating cream is great for use during the day and at night, and also as a mask or base for foundation. I've been using this miracle cream for decades and have often wondered: Is there anything this versatile moisturizer can't do?
Formulated with shea butter, aloe vera, beeswax and soy protein, this soothing moisturizer has been a staple of French women for decades.
This high-quality cream is considered a must-have by beauty aficionados for good reason: It's a serious multitasker, a moisturizer plus make-up base plus cleansing milk plus face mask. It also works as a soothing after-shave lotion and as a balm on dry, irritated skin post-sun exposure — so take it with you if you're vacationing. Did I mention that it's also decently affordable at under $30?
The paraben-free cream is formulated with shea butter, so it's easy to apply. It also contains soothing aloe vera, moisturizing soy proteins and protective beeswax to give you a more hydrated, soft, smooth complexion. In addition, it's noncomedogenic — it won't clog pores — and the metal tube is recyclable. And especially during these dry, cold months, it's all the more necessary.
Over 23,000 Amazon reviewers have given Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre a beautiful five-star review. And shoppers have bought more than 9,000 tubes in the last month alone.
"Love love love," raved one shopper. "Lightweight but rich, never greasy. I lay it on thick at night as a mask and it absorbs great, I look so refreshed in the morning. It is perfect under makeup and doesn't pill. I am so impressed and thrilled I tried it."
"I am in love with this cream," agreed another five-star fan. "It is totally worth the hype. It really makes my skin feel so hydrated, especially in these cold winter months ... So far, I've used this as a moisturizer or a base before applying my makeup and my skin has looked so good afterward. I am definitely buying this cream again."
"No bells, no whistles. Just a solid medium-weight facial moisturizer that does what it says it will," summed up a third. "No added fragrance or fillers, this moisturizer helps preserve hydration, smooths and softens skin, and plays well with serums, treatments and makeup. One also doesn't need a lot of product for efficacy, so it's actually quite budget-friendly for a cream that rivals many of those from prestige brands. Useful for anyone with normal to dry skin and appropriate for the whole family."
However, some shoppers aren't fans of the smell. "This is not fragrance-free," reported one. "Beware if you have sensitive skin. The fragrance isn’t even pleasant — it smells like something my grandma would wear."
Echoed another: "I do like this cream. The only caveat to me is the smell. It smells like men's shaving cream. If I could get it fragrance-free or a different smell, it would be a slam dunk."
It's the Swiss (French?) Army Knife of skin care: Use it as a moisturizer, makeup base, cleansing milk, shave lotion, soothing balm and more.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
