This $32 French Pharmacy Body Oil Is My Secret to a Year-Round Glow
I hate to be that person, but my semester studying abroad in Paris did change me—and not just in terms of my discerning taste in croissants. During the fall of 2021, I stumbled upon the French pharmacy staple that would become a permanent fixture in my skin care routine: Nuxe’s Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil.
Designed for use on the face, body, and even hair, this multitasking oil is endlessly versatile. A French beauty favorite since its debut in 1991, it’s enriched with vitamin E and a blend of natural oils—including hazelnut, argan, and sweet almond—to deeply nourish. While Nuxe offers several versions, my personal favorite is this shimmery iteration—which helps me keep my sun-kissed glow all year.
As someone who often associated body shimmers with the messy rollerballs of my childhood, I was struck by how sophisticated this formula feels. The lightweight dry oil absorbs in seconds, leaving my skin radiant for hours without ever feeling sticky. The shimmer is finely milled, imparting a golden sheen that catches the light in the most mesmerizing way—and, most importantly, it never transfers onto clothing.
The glass bottle looks elegant on any vanity, and the spray nozzle makes for easy, mess-free application. You can massage it in with your hands, but I prefer a kabuki brush for an even, diffused glow without getting glitter on my fingers.
My go-to places to apply it are my décolletage and legs. Whether I’m in a simple tank top or slinky slip dress, it’s the ultimate finishing touch—leaving me glowing like a goddess even after my summer tan has faded.
And the scent? Absolutely heavenly. With notes of orange blossom, magnolia, and vanilla, it’s warm, rich, and long-lasting yet never overpowering. Just one whiff transports me to the French Riviera, and it layers beautifully with white floral perfumes like Diptyque Do Son, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, and YSL Libre.
At $32, this editor-loved body oil costs far less than a flight to Saint-Tropez—and the best part is, you can score it on Amazon with fast Prime shipping. Consider it your shortcut to golden, lit-from-within skin—minus the sunburn.
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