Love the Cult Embryolisse Face Cream? Try These 6 Underrated French Beauty Products Next

The French aren’t just known for clichés like croissants and striped tops paired with red lipstick.

(Although they do those clichés very well.)

They also make elite pharmacy skin care.

French pharmacy brands have become increasingly popular in Australia over the last couple of years, and for good reason.

The products are affordable, effective and excellent for managing skin concerns like sensitised skin, rosacea and blemishes.

But if there's one French skincare product that rules them all, it's the Embryolisse Lait-Crème.

This cult product has been a makeup artist secret weapon for decades.

Haven't heard of this Embryolisse product? Here's the gist.

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré Moisturiser is a multi-purpose moisturiser and primer.

It's the key to getting a healthy, glowy base under makeup, making it a staple in every beauty expert's makeup bag.

So popular was the Embryolisse cream, it was almost always sold out in Australia until about a year ago when we started getting a steady supply back into the country.

The hype is real. I won’t blame you for adding one to cart immediately after reading this Embryolisse moisturiser review.

But did you know you can also get more Embryolisse products here at Adore Beauty?

Keep scrolling for our Embryolisse reviews of six products to try next.

Trust us, these little-known French faves are just as good as the best-selling moisturiser.

1. Embryolisse Artist Secret Comfort Lip Balm.

What:

Embryolisse Artist Secret Comfort Lip Balm

Fast facts:

• A hydrating and moisturising lip balm/crayon with a sheer tint.

• Is travel friendly, easy to apply and comfy to wear.

• Comes in three shades: Coral Nude, Pink Nude, Red Nude.

• Senior Editor Amy is wearing shade 'Rogue Intense' in the selfie above. We currently don't have this shade on our site, but we'd say Red Nude would be similar.

Why you should add it to cart:

Formulated with nourishing castor seed oil (this explains its lovely melting texture), adding this lippie to your makeup bag is a no-brainer.  

Amy agrees, adding:

"I was genuinely shocked by how pigmented this lip crayon is! One swipe is all you need for a lipstick-esque look."

"The texture is so smooth and creamy, definitely feels like a lip balm on."

2. Embryolisse Lash Booster.

What:

Embryolisse Artist Secret Lash Booster

Fast facts:

• An eyelash serum with a peptide-rich formula to stimulate lash and eyebrow growth. 

• Contains centella extract and arginine to promote hair growth, and castor oil for fuller-looking brows and lashes. 

• Is safe for sensitive eyes, contact lens-wearers.

• Cruelty-free, and free from fragrance and parabens.

Why you should add it to cart:

Lash serums have never been more popular.

We're into anything that promises to boost the growth of eyelashes and eyebrow hairs in as little as 28 days!

Here's an Embryolisse eyelash serum review from one AB customer:

“I've used this product for 3 weeks and can definitely tell a difference. My lashes seem more resilient and strong when using mascara.” - Zhaowei.

3. Embryolisse Radiant Eye Stick.

What:

Embryolisse Radiant Eye Stick (Eclat du Regard)

Fast facts:

• An instantly-cooling eye stick that promises to depuff the under-eye area.

• Includes aloe vera and glycerin to help minimise signs of fatigue, and hydrate and smooth under eyes.

• Has a silky and fast absorbing texture in a convenient wind-up stick. 

Why you should add it to cart:

Want an honest Embryolisse eye stick review? Senior Editor Amy says:

"If your under eyes feel puffy in the morning, I highly recommend this little stick."

"Keep it in the fridge and swipe on in the morning before applying moisturiser and SPF. The serum balm consistency is instantly cooling on the skin, sinks in seamlessly and doesn't pill under concealer."

"It also has a slightly blurring or soft diffused effect on the skin, temporarily plumping and filling in any fine lines."

4. Embryolisse Beauty Oil.

What:

Embryolisse Beauty Oil 100ml

Fast facts:

• The Embryolisse beauty oil is a multi-purpose dry oil for the hair, face and body. 

• The Embryolisse ingredients list for this product includes shea, pomegranate, lemon and apricot oils.

• A lightweight oil that aims to hydrate, soften and smooth with a non-greasy finish.

• Comes with a sweet floral scent.

Why you should add it to cart:

Dermal therapist and Beauty IQ writer Yadira wrote an Embryolisse review on this lovely oil.

You can read it for the full details, but Yads recommends it if you’re experiencing tight, itchy body skin.

You can also use it as a hair mask once or twice a week, or pop a small amount through your ends to soften the look of split ends.

It’s even pregnancy safe! The French think of everything.

5. Embryolisse Secret de Maquilleur Complexion Correcting Care.

What:

Embryolisse Secret de Maquilleur Complexion Correcting Care

Fast facts:

• A full coverage CC cream that works as a corrector, face primer and foundation all in one. 

• Blurs imperfections, plumps skin and gives it a flawless finish. 

• Formulated with mineral sunscreen (SPF 20), but as always, please protect your lovely faces by applying a standalone sunscreen first, wearing your hat and sunnies, and seeking shade.

• Skincare ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin help keep the skin hydrated.

• Is Embryolisse cruelty free? According to Crueltyfree.uk, not all Embryolisse products are, however this CC cream is.

See how beautiful the Embryolisse products look on the skin in this TikTok video below.

Why you should add it to cart:

Both the Embryolisse BB cream and Embryolisse CC cream are great, just for different reasons.

If you're after full coverage and colour-correction, go with the CC cream.

It offers a radiant, skin-like finish, and like the BB cream, it only comes in one 'universal' shade.

Unfortunately, we couldn't find any images of the product on deeper skin tones, so approach with healthy scepticism.

Here's an Embryolisse CC cream reviewfrom one AB customer:

“I have lined skin with red blotches and it covers everything. Friends have noticed how good my skin looks. I think it is fantastic.” - Jen.

6. Embryolisse Hydra-Serum.

What:

Embryolisse Hydra-Serum 30ml

Fast facts:

• A concentrated serum to instantly refresh and hydrate the skin.

• Contains hyaluronic acid and white nymphaea extract which also soothes and comforts the skin.

• Boosts skin’s moisture and helps to minimise the appearance of fine lines.

• Promises to leave skin plump and glowing.

• Is Embryolisse good for sensitive skin? This serum is suited to all skin types!

Why you should add it to cart:

Anyone looking for Embryolisse products for oily skin, this serum is oily and combination skin-approved.

Beauty IQ writer Emily uses this lightweight serum to keep her oily and breakout-prone skin hydrated in winter.

To get the most out of the serum, she likes to spritz her face with a mist first, and follow with thin layers of other hydrating products in her routine.

Want more French skincare reviews? Check out these articles below:

• This Cult $42 Cream Is Finally Back in Stock, but Is It Worth the Hype?

• A Busy Mum’s Avène Routine for Sensitive, Combination Skin

• Our Verdict on the $60 Serum That Promises to Reduce the Appearance of Breakouts & Ageing