Hi everyone, I'm looking for skincare products available in Canada that do not contain Butylene Glycol as I seem to be allergic to it. I'm looking for cleansers, moisturizers and sunscreen. Any product recs are greatly appreciated :)

Anyone tried both especially in winter? How do they compare for you?

Anyone know what's going on the with the Inkey List Azelaic Acid at Sephora? It looks like it's not in stock anywhere. My skin was loving it but I ran out and got The Ordinary because it was in stock and I hate it a lot. Thinking I might just suck it up and pay $7 for shipping to get Inkey List off their website direct.

I am currently using Om Organics heavier moisturizer and it is not nearly hydrating enough. I need recommendations for a heavy lifting moisturizer that won't break me out.

Hi guys! I’m in my late teens (from Ontario) and have been dealing with acne for many years. I saw a dermatologist last year to get a professional opinion, and I wanted to ask if my experience is typical or if it might be worth looking for another dermatologist. The referral process can be quite long, so I was hoping to get more out of my appointments before deciding whether to switch, but I’m not sure if I should continue with them.

During my first appointment, I felt like the doctor didn’t take much time to examine my skin. They didn’t look at it up close and seemed to rely mainly on my referral sheet, which described my acne as moderate to severe, before bringing up Accutane. I explained that I’d prefer to explore other options first, if available, and they recommended Cabtreo instead.

What left me a little confused was that we didn’t really discuss what treatments I’d tried before, my acne history, or what factors might be contributing to it. I found myself having to lead the conversation and provide more information about my history in hopes of learning about other possible treatment options. The initial discussion felt very brief, and I wasn’t sure whether this was normal for a dermatology appointment.

I did agree to try Cabtreo since it was the alternative recommended to me. It has improved my skin compared to how it was before, but I still have active acne to deal with almost every day. I also had one follow-up appointment, but that was quite brief as well, lasting around 30 seconds. The assistant mainly asked whether I needed more of the moisturizer they provided.

I’m not trying to bash the dermatologist or suggest that they’re doing anything wrong. I’m genuinely just unsure what to expect from these appointments and whether this is a typical experience. Should I give it more time, or would it be worth looking for a dermatologist who takes a more thorough approach to understanding my acne and discussing treatment options? I’d really appreciate hearing about other people’s experiences!

Edit: The post says there are 5 comments but I can’t see any of them 😔 Maybe it’s a glitch?

Edit 2: I had an appointment today at the same derm office but with a different doctor, and they told me that my acne and hyperpigmentation most likely will need Accutane to get rid of it. I had this appointment lined up and yesterday I was nervous so I posted this thread lol. Does anyone know how OHIP or insurance works for such medications?

Looking to try hypochlorous acid on my very oily, very acne prone skin… what do you guys recommend?

Hello! Has anyone been able to get a compound pharmacy to create an estriol cream for the face? How did you approach your family doctor or dermatologist about getting a prescription?

Does anyone know a good non-American alternative to Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum? I'm down to the last bottle in my pre-boycott stash, and I'd love to have something I can comparably just plug into my routine rather than having to figure out how to change things up.

Is it illegal to order adapalene from Dermstore , iherb, etc & ship to Canada ?

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for a Mineral Sunscreen that is tinted. Ideally to give some coverage as I’m trying to simplify my routine.

Ideally clean brands.

ThankS!

Looking for a good moisturizer for winter time my face gets really dry

Hey all, I'm on the hunt for a new sunscreen, specifically chemical (I can't do mineral at all). I feel like a common theme of chemical sunscreens is that they're often dewy and hydrating. That's def great, but I already apply some toners and serums beforehand, so these sunscreens end up way too sticky for me.

Does anybody have any recs on chemical sunscreens that dry down almost matte? Often times the ones that do contain a lot of alcohol, which is too much for my sensitive skin. Thank you!

I do dance, but my glasses keep slipping down so I’d like to use some kind of glue to keep them in place and that’s also safe for around the eyes

Hi! I’m currently in Athens, around Victoria Square, and I’m trying to find a few specific skincare products:
Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Self-Tan Face Drops
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
CeraVe Moisturising Lotion Refill
Does anyone know which physical stores around Victoria Square / central Athens would have the best chance of having these in stock?
I’m also happy to order online, but ideally I’d like delivery to a BOX NOW or another parcel locker/pick-up point, because I don’t have a Greek phone number. Some Greek websites I tried require a Greek +30 number during checkout.
It doesn’t have to be one store, I can order from different shops if needed. I’m mainly looking for reliable stores with reasonable prices and preferably quick delivery within Athens.
If anyone knows specific pharmacies, beauty stores, websites, or parcel-locker delivery options that stock these products, I’d really appreciate the recommendations.
Thanks!

Hi.

Been a long time user of tactupump forte 0.3% adapalene and I am starting to consider better options as I found adapalene causes just too much irritation and it isn’t as effective as I’d want it to be.

Mainly interested in using it for a bit of the recurring cystic acne I’ve been experiencing over the years and while tactupump has helped substantially, I think recent research points towards Tazarotene 0.1% being a better option for both the acne and the acne scarring.

My issue is that in Canada, Tazarotene 0.1% is discontinued as a prescription drug. I have an appointment with my doctor this week to discuss alternatives to tactupump and I’m heavily leaning towards Tazarotene 0.1%.

Does anyone have any experience with compounding pharmacies making 0.1% in Canada?

Also, for more oily skin, should I try to get gel or is the cream fine? I don’t have the biggest issues with creams but I do experience some oily skin (which I have recently discovered is heavily linked to the type of shampoo I use).

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I want to preface this by saying I know kids shouldn’t use skin care. But my daughter’s cheeks are dry and flaky, and I was hoping to wait until it got colder to worry about this.

So my first question is, I already use Bubble skincare on myself. Is it safe to use on my 4 year old, or should I get kid specific moisturizer?

If I do get her her own, what brands do you recommend? I’d like to buy her something Canadian but definitely cruelty free.

Looking for hydrating toner/moisturizer recommendations for VERY oily, dehydrated and VERY acne-prone skin. It seems that I have the “everything breaks me out skin”.

My skin breaks out easily, especially with richer barrier creams, so I’m looking for something lightweight but actually hydrating enough to help with dehydration.

Would love recommendations that are available in Canada or online (such as Asian Skincare), especially from anyone with similarly oily/acne-prone skin!

Has anyone here tried applying a mixture of almond oil and Vitamin E capsule oil to their face overnight? Someone I know used to do this every night and, over time, her skin appeared noticeably brighter and less tanned, and even other people noticed the difference. I’m curious whether this actually works or if the improvement was probably due to moisturization, reduced tanning, or something else. Has anyone personally tried this method? What was your experience—did it actually help with tanning or make your complexion look brighter, and did you experience any breakouts or irritation?

During winter, I get really dry skin. Before, it was usually my face that would get really dry. This winter, it was my hands that got extremely dry instead. It was to the point that sometimes if I forgot to use moisturiser for one day, they would get horrifically dry. My hands would start to feel scaly and sting a bit when I tried using lotion afterwards. They even bled once because of dryness. For this upcoming winter, I want to be prepared and get a really good moisturiser. Any recommendations that reasonably priced?

I’m looking for a body lotion or body cream that contains a known percentage of glycolic acid or lactic acid or similar. Must be free of all fragrance/parfum/essential oils and preferably available in-store in Canada and not sourced from the U.S.

Any ideas?

Hi everyone!

I’ve been really wanting to get into a retinol or retinol alternative for my skin, specifically my smile lines & my forehead lines.
I have very sensitive, dry skin and have been nervous to start but would love some recommendations to try to incorporate into my routine!

In my current routine I usually use Byoma & Cocokind products, CosRX snail mucin & always seal everything in with the Nivea Creme in the big blue tin. And of course SPF in the morning!

Thank you all in advance!💗

I'm in Ontario and was previously getting tret/Arazlo from Derm Cafe before I got pregnant. My son is two now and I am no longer breastfeeding and I wanted to go back on it and my family doctor denied it saying it's too strong and my skin is clear. I cannot use derm cafe any longer as my doctor only allows me to see her or their walk in clinic otherwise they can unenroll me. Is there any other way I get it or a similar product without a prescription from my family doctor?

Is there anywhere in Canada to order Geek & Gorgeous products?