Our Story
Paris Pharmacy started with a couple, a passion, and a gap that needed filling.
We import the exact same Cicaplast, Mineral 89, and Sensibio sold in the pharmacies on every street corner of Paris. No gray market, no reformulated export stock, no 3x markups. Just the real products, shipped fresh, at prices that make sense.
Pharmacy skincare is just how the French take care of their skin.
Antoine grew up in France. La Roche-Posay, Avene, Vichy, Bioderma are not luxury brands over there. They are the first-line, dermatologist-recommended products your parents buy you in high school. They work, they are clinically tested, and they sit on every bathroom shelf in the country.
When Antoine met his wife, an American licensed esthetician with a decade of experience in skincare, she fell in love with the French pharmacy approach on her first trip to Paris. Clean formulations, clinical backing, and prices that made sense. She started carrying back suitcases full of Cicaplast, Sensibio, and Mineral 89 for her clients and friends in the States.
Good skincare should not require a trip to Paris.
American consumers who wanted the same authentic French pharmacy products had limited options. Sites charged 2 or 3 times the French retail price. Some sold gray-market stock with uncertain freshness. Others reformulated products for "export" markets, stripping out the clinical ingredients that made them work.
We thought we could do better. So we did.
Four promises we actually keep.
Sourced in France
Bought directly from French pharmacy-grade suppliers. Real batch codes, real expiration dates, real freshness.
Two Warehouses
Paris, France and California. Faster delivery for US customers, and shipping worldwide. We strive to
Eco Responsibility
We believe beauty and wellness should never come at the expense of our planet. That's why we partner exclusively with brands committed to sustainable sourcing, recyclable packaging, and ethical production on our website you can find ways to recycle our products.
Dermatologist-Trusted
Every brand we carry is the kind French dermatologists and pharmacists recommend for daily use, and not just reserved for the high-end counter.
What we believe.
Good skincare should not require a trip to Paris or a $200 budget. French pharmacy products are effective precisely because they are accessible: regulated, clinically tested, and priced for daily use by real people. We believe the formulas that French dermatologists trust should be available to anyone who wants them, at prices that reflect their actual value.
Every order ships from one of our two warehouses with tracking, real packaging, and a support team that reads every email.
"Welcome to Paris Pharmacy. We are glad you are here. Every product on this site is something we use ourselves, source ourselves, and stand behind. Write to us anytime. A real person from our team responds within 24 hours."
Questions we get asked.
How long does US shipping take?
How long does US shipping take?
Orders ship from Paris, France within 1 business day. Delivery to the US typically takes 5 to 8 business days via tracked international carriers. Free shipping on US orders over $100*.
Will I pay customs or duties?
Will I pay customs or duties?
No. Every order ships DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). The price you see at checkout is the final price. We handle customs on our end so you never get surprised by a fee at delivery.
Are the products authentic and fresh?
Are the products authentic and fresh?
100%. We source directly from French pharmacy-grade suppliers, never from the gray market. Every product has a real batch code and a minimum of 18 months shelf life when it leaves our warehouse.
What is your return policy?
What is your return policy?
30 days from delivery. Unused products in their original packaging can be returned for a full refund. Email us at contact@parispharmacy.com and we will send a prepaid label.
Are these the same formulas sold in French pharmacies?
Are these the same formulas sold in French pharmacies?
Yes. We carry the French-market version of every product, not the reformulated export version. That means the clinical ingredients (like high-percentage retinol in A313, or the full selenium concentration in La Roche-Posay) are intact.