Emily in Paris (or, should I say, Emily in Rome) has finally returned for its fifth season, and it feels like a lot has changed since Miss Cooper first graced our screens. Emily has a new bob, a new beau, and a more refined wardrobe. But one thing that remains the same? Lily Collins' *parfait* skin. And with a little digging (AKA emailing the lead makeup artist from the show to get the scoop), I found the secret to her stunning complexion: this $19 face cream you can buy on Amazon.
"[Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré is] a product I trust and turn to whenever the skin craves comfort or a quick rebalance," says Aurélie Payen, Emily in Paris' head makeup artist, who's been using the product on set for years. "It’s one of those essentials I always keep in my kit, using it depending on the skin’s needs each day."
Made with emollients like shea butter and beeswax that help maintain your skin's moisture barrier, the French pharmacy skincare fave can be used as a moisturizer or light makeup base. A little goes a long way, and Payen likes to mix it with a liquid illuminator for a light, natural finish. "It subtly evens out the complexion while giving a fresh, luminous glow—without ever feeling heavy or overdone," she adds.
Payen isn't the only one who swears by Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré; Over 20,000 five-star Amazon reviewers adore this face cream for its ultra-hydrating formula and budget-friendly price tag. Our beauty editors also love how its slightly tacky texture creates a smooth canvas without their skin feeling greasy.
"The Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré (yes, you must say it with a French accent, it's the law) is one of the items I see most commonly backstage at NYFW, as well as on set for Cosmo photoshoots," beauty editor Beth Gillette shares. "Not shockingly, it's also a mainstay in my own makeup kit because it makes my skin feel like butter before I put my foundation on."
Since this moisturizer is on the heavier side, Gillette recommends that those with acne-prone skin use it sparingly to avoid breakouts. You only need to use a pea-sized amount to hydrate and prep your skin for makeup—which means this 1.01-ounce tube should last a while.
Looking for more French skincare to add to your haul? Payen shared a few more staples used on-set during Emily in Paris Season 5: Avène Thermal Spring Water, which Payen says is "perfect for refreshing the skin,"; La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5, a healing ointment that's "ideal for repairing and protecting sensitive or stressed areas,"; and Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water, a Cosmo editor favorite that removes makeup without irritation.
"These products are all versatile and dependable, easy to integrate into any on-set routine, keeping the skin healthy, balanced, and camera-ready throughout long shooting days," Payen says. Since they're all available on Amazon for less than $25, you might as well hit "add to cart" and kiss dull skin au revoir.
Et Voila—More of Our Fave French Pharmacy Skincare
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5
Lauren Gruber is an associate commerce editor at Hearst Magazines, where she writes for publications like Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Prevention, Country Living, House Beautiful, and more. She has over four years of professional experience covering a variety of lifestyle topics from home to fashion, with an advanced background in beauty and fragrance. When she’s not researching the most worthy Prime Day deals or hands-on testing all the latest perfume launches, Lauren is probably hanging out with her cat Serafina or flexing her AMC A-List membership at the movie theater.
You can find her previous work at Entertainment Tonight, Shop TODAY, USA Today, Self Magazine, L’Officiel USA, V Magazine, and Modern Luxury Media.
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