MUAs and beauty editors alike can’t get enough of the French pharmacy staple.

According to my Insta feed, literally everyone is in France (or Greece, or Italy) RN. Since a Euro summer wasn’t in the cards for me this year (tragique!), I did the next best thing: I binge-watched all the new Emily in Paris episodes in one night. While the outfits never disappoint, it was Lily Collins’ flawless skin that really caught my attention this season. 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 £13 face cream that you can buy at Boots

‘Embryolisse Lait Crème Concentré is the ultimate multi-purpose product that suits all skin types, young and old, and is an essential in my kit,’ says Aurélie Payen, Emily in Paris‘ head makeup artist.

The French pharmacy skincare fave is made with emollients like shea butter and beeswax that help maintain your skin’s moisture barrier—plus, it doubles as a primer by providing a smooth base for makeup. But it’s not *just* a go-to for your fave on-screen stars; over 20,000 five-star Amazon reviewers swear by 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,’ says beauty editor Beth Gillette. ‘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. A little bit of the rich formula goes a long way, so you only need to use a pea-sized amount to hydrate and prep your skin for makeup. On the plus side, that means this 1.01-ounce tube should last a while. Since it’s available at Boots for just £13, you might as well hit “add to cart” and kiss dry skin au revoir.

Et Voila—More of Our Fave French Pharmacy Skincare

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream

La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water Face Mist

Somall Biafine Act Emulsion Cream 139.5g