Alex Padgett, a cosmetic chemist who often goes viral on TikTok for her hot takes on skincare products, says, "Recently, there have been a few trending products from French skincare brands that have been so hyped up, that I had to take a look for myself and find the truth in the ingredients list. I was surprised to find the products had incredibly simple ingredients lists." While simplicity can be nice, says Padgett, "it's likely this results in very little benefits for the customer."⁠ ⁠ So, is French skincare no longer the top banana in the skincare world? Find out in the link 🔗 in bio. ⁠ ✍️@jacqueline_kilikita ⁠ 📷 Edward Berthelot/Getty Images