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well as the brand’s own e-boutique if, and only if, you’re willing to register for a MyBR membership (to be fair, creating an account is free). The hefty price tags serve as yet another barrier to entry, though we’d willingly shell out all the coins for its authentic, balanced, and seriously hard-working formulas. And with 150-plus offerings for the face and body, there’s truly something for everyone. Biologique is meant for the skincare connoisseurs among us — products are no-frills, highly potent, and (like we said) hard to find.

conceal and improve problem areas. Did we mention it’s also SPF 27? It’s no wonder it’s a favorite among celebs like Chrissy Teigen, Jennifer Anniston, and Nicole Kidman. We’re also mega fans of the Foundation, which is as luxurious as it is skin-loving.

Biologique Recherche

Any serious skincare lover is familiar with the hot dog water-scented, worth-its-weight-in-gold, cult-favorite Lotion P50 from Biologique Recherche. The French, family-owned skincare brand is synonymous with its high-quality, efficacious formulas loved by celebrities, estheticians, and beauty fans alike. And yet we’d be remiss in ignoring an obvious part of the Biologique appeal: It takes exclusivity to the next level.

Unlike most (read: nearly every) skincare brands, Biologique Recherche is solely available at highend spas that carry the brand — as

As for our personal favorites? Of course, there’s the one-and-only Lotion P50, a seriously strong exfoliating lotion that’s available in six different iterations depending on your skin type. When it comes to lightening dark spots and skin regeneration, few come close to the ISO-Placenta Serum, which features biomimetic placenta as its star ingredient.