Colette - 213 rue Saint-Honore 33 (0) 1 55 35 33 90 www.colette.fr 

A cross between Barney’s and MoMa where you can pick up a boxed collection of Andy Warhol's Interview Magazine, browse the latest Japanese version of Nylon Magazine, or try on avant-garde fashion from the likes of Hussein Chalayan, Vicktor & Rolf, Junya Watanabe as well as coveted denim collections like Slab by Rick Owens, Denim is Everything and Stitch.

L’Eclaireur – 10 rue Herold +33 (0) 1 40 41 09 89 www.leclaireur.com  

L’Eclaireur is more than a store…it’s a creative space transformed from an ancient stable house bringing together art, fashion, design and technology. Cutting edge labels like Undercover, Number Nine, and Rust showcase their one-of-a-kind creations in an industrial environment. The staff is attentive to your needs as soon as you step – something mostly overlooked in most Parisian boutiques.

La Bulle Kenzo – 5 rue Etienne Marcel Tel: +33 (0) 1 40 39 71 38 www.labullekenzo.com 

La Bulle Kenzo is a sensory haven bringing together the Kenzoki skincare line, the Kenzo fragrance line, and various other sensory stimuli in a unique futuristic environment. The store features two massaging bulles (bubbles): one is sparkling and shimmering and the other more subdued and calm. Unique treatments such as a Choreographic Massage or a Face Reanimation are available but beware of a two-month long wait list just to try them out.

La Grande Epicerie Paris – 38 rue de Sèvres +33 (0) 1 44 39 81 00 www.lagrandeepicerie.fr

The most extravagant grocery store in Paris is housed in the famous department store Le Bon Marche. With over 2000 bottles of wine including rare and vintage selections, 200 varieties of cheese, 80 brands of olive oil, fresh sushi, homemade pasta, fruits, vegetables, international cuisine, pastries, chocolates and other culinary delights, La Grande Epicerie is quite simply, epicurean heaven.

La Maison du Chocolat – 225 rue du Faubourg Sainte-Honore Tel +33 (0) 1 42 27 39 44 www.lamaisonduchocolat.com

Chocolatiers are on every street corner in Paris but this shop first opened its doors over 30 years ago and today the decadent chocolates packaged in luxurious dark brown boxes are showing up in locations like New York, Tokyo and London. For chocolate enthusiasts who want to indulge in the depths of chocolate making, special tasting sessions are organized where you can learn the art of creating their divine desserts.

dr. brandt spf 15 gel is a water resistant boon for those with oily/combination skin who can’t bear the thought of pasting on globs of cream.  Although creamy in appearance, the potion is lightweight and super-absorbable and packed with parsol 1789 (protecting against UVA and UVB burning rays).

$35 www.Sephora.com

Korres natural products Wild Rose 24-Hour moisturizer SPF 6 A No. 1 European bestseller, this repairing cream contains precious wild rose oil and is an excellent antioxidant that helps repair fine lines and skin color disorders while deep moisturizing over a 24-hour period.

$27 www.Sephora.com

3LAB Perfect Lite Sunblock SPF 30 Providing up to 30 times the protection to the bare skin, this body sunblock is made with an advanced micronized titanium dioxide formula.  It’s oil free, non-comedogenic, PABA and fragrance-free, and provides broad spectrum protection against those damaging rays.

NICKEL Totale Frime UVB SPF 4 is ‘serious skin care for men.’  The self-absorbed oil for body tanning and hair has a non-sticky texture, light tropical scent and promises to give those muscles strong definition and the skin a baby-soft feel.  Sounds irresistible, doesn’t it?

$28 www.barneys.com

OUIDAD Botanical Boost Spray-in Conditioner Give your hair a botanical boost with this spray-in conditioner that packs in the broad-spectrum sunscreens to defend and protect your hair from the sun.  Instantly detangle and refresh your hair. Amino acids, vitamins, and botanical extracts stimulate and moisturize even dry and brittle hair, restoring shine and luster.

DDF Matte Finish Photo-Age Protection SPF 30 Shine-free, completely matte, quickly absorbed and it helps to minimize free radical damage caused by harmful rays and environmental pollutants. The proprietary DDF Redox Antioxidant Complex provides free radical protection in this multi-value protection for all skin types.

CALIFORNIA TAN SUNLESS Self Tanner Avoid the sun altogether or use this ‘sunless lotion with flawless tin’ all through year for that bronzed look.  A quick-drying, moisturizing formula with Bronzextend complex develops a natural looking tan in less than 4 hours without the sun!  Also available as a handy sunless facial towelette for the face!

MURAD Pomphenol Sunguard Supplement Beauty from the inside out through a patented supplement that increases sunscreen protection by 25% through the powerful antioxidant.  Just one tablet a day can help prevent those pesky free radicals from damaging your skin.

BABOR After Sun Care Shimmer Gel So the sun’s gone down and it’s time to show off.  Use this post-tan gel to cool and refresh the complexion and provide a shimmering effect.  It’s suitable for all skin types and with its refreshing scent it provides the perfect accent to your tan.

$20 www.babor.com or Nordstrom