Minimalist Not Shipping to France
The Minimalist (beminimalist.co) ships to the UK, USA, and selected markets — France and the EU are not included. PostUK gives you a real UK delivery address so you can order clinical-grade serums at Minimalist's UK prices and forward to France.
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Why customers in France order The Minimalist via PostUK
French pharmacy skincare is world-class — Bioderma, Avène, and La Roche-Posay are genuine staples. But clinical actives at Minimalist's price point are a different category. Niacinamide 10% + Zinc at £3.90, Retinol 0.2% in Squalane at £5.90, and Vitamin C 10% at £4.90 are significantly cheaper than comparable ingredient-led serums available through French pharmacies or French online retailers.
The Minimalist is not stocked by any French pharmacy or marketplace. British expats in France and ingredient-focused skincare customers both use PostUK to access the full beminimalist.co catalogue at UK prices.
Minimalist products popular with France-based customers
- Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% — pore-minimising and brightening. At £3.90 it undercuts French pharmacy equivalents considerably. One of the most re-ordered products.
- Retinol 0.2% in Squalane — accessible retinol with a clean INCI list. French skincare buyers who read ingredient labels appreciate the transparent formulation.
- Vitamin C 10% + EUK 134 0.1% — stable, non-irritating vitamin C serum. Comparable serums from French brands cost £20–40 for similar concentrations.
- AHA 25% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution — cult exfoliant. Lightweight — 4–6 serums typically ship under 500g, keeping forwarding costs to France low.
How PostUK forwards Minimalist orders to France
- Create a PostUK account
Get your UK delivery address immediately. - Order from beminimalist.co
Enter your PostUK UK address at checkout. - Parcel arrives at our depot
Logged in your dashboard — we notify you. - Forward to France
Choose a courier for France, pay online, track to your door.
A typical Minimalist order of 5–6 serums weighs under 500g. Use Quick Quote to get an exact forwarding price to France before ordering.
French customs on Minimalist orders
French TVA (20% on cosmetics) may apply to parcels from the UK. Customs duty applies to goods over €150. A typical Minimalist order of 4–6 serums totalling £20–40 is well below this threshold — no customs charges triggered. These are assessed by French customs and are not included in PostUK fees. See our customs guide.
Frequently asked questions
Does Minimalist ship to France?
No. The Minimalist ships to UK, USA, Malaysia, UAE, and Canada only. France and all EU countries are excluded. PostUK gives you a UK address so you can order and forward to France.
Are Minimalist products available in French pharmacies?
No. The Minimalist is not stocked by any French pharmacy or retailer. PostUK is the only route to access the full beminimalist.co range from France.
How much does it cost to forward Minimalist to France?
A typical order of 4–6 serums weighs under 500g. Use Quick Quote for an exact price — France is a standard European destination from our Northern Ireland depot.
Do I pay French customs charges?
French TVA (20%) may apply, but only on orders over €150. A typical Minimalist order is well under this value. These are separate from PostUK forwarding costs.