Wanted: A great travel-friendly moisturizer, not terribly expensive, that hydrates skin without leaving a greasy sheen.
Found: Embryolisse
Lait-Crème Concentrè (24-Hour Miracle Cream)
$16-$28
After years of reading about Embryolisse in magazines, I was determined to get my hands on a tube of this moisturizer during my recent trip to France. A favorite of makeup artists and models, Embryolisse is a multi-use product that works as a make-up remover, primer, and moisturizer.
In France, just head to the pharmacie to buy Embryolisse - it really is the best place to stock up on French skin and beauty products. After requesting a tube in my halting French, the pharmacist assured me that Embryolisse was as wonderful as I had heard. In fact, Embyrolisse was developed by a French physician in the 1950's.
My skin is very sensitive and, lately, a little dry. Embryolisse is rich and creamy but not at all greasy and doesn't clog my pores. Key ingredients include shea butter and soy protein. And, it really does make a great base for makeup. Thanks to its huge following, I was happy to discover that Embryolisse is easy to find online and at select retailers in New York City and other U.S. locations. Of course, it won't be as much fun as shopping at a French pharmacy!
