Outspoken Beauty Dr Marine Vincent - Love French Pharmacies? Then You Need To Listen To This
Feb 27, 2026
Dr Marine Vincent, pharmacist and founder of The French Pharmacy and author of The French Skincare Bible, shares her journey from pharmacy training to building a Marylebone retail concept. She talks about French pharmacy culture, skin barrier-first skincare, sourcing challenges after Brexit, cult French staples and joyful, simple routines.
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How Marine Built Her London Pharmacy Career
- Marine moved from France to London because her husband got a job and she insisted on finding pharmacy work before relocating.
- She worked unpaid placements, split shifts between a French medical centre and an English pharmacy, then progressed to manager roles over two years.
Mentors And Unpaid Placements Launched Her Career
- Marine trained in British pharmacies via unpaid placements and mentors who offered her gradual paid roles and managerial promotion.
- She credits specific pharmacists who gave her early chances at Lombus North and later invited her to manage other branches.
Ten Years To The French Pharmacy
- Marine always wanted to open her own store and spent about ten years planning while running other projects, having a child and opening a spa.
- She finally found the perfect premises in Marylebone and launched The French Pharmacy after incremental business planning.
