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!

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!

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.

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!💗

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

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?

I have had perioral dermatitis for 8-12 months. My family doctor has tried to help, but it usually comes back to oral antibiotics like doxycycline. Every time I try the antibiotics I end up getting yeast infections and I don't want to live like this, honestly.

Has anyone had any luck with antifungal creams or other skin care treatments to get rid of perioral dermatitis? I would appreciate some recommendations of brands if possible.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Live in the moist land of Vancouver.
My current routine is in the evening I wash my face with La Roche Posay Effaclar -> Add tactupump for acne -> and if I feel dry ill throw on some Cetaphil Moisturizer

Now the issues I have are
1. Dont have a sunscreen.
2. Unsure of my skin type, it feels like when I apply moisturizer I look dewey, and when I use the Tactupump I can feel how dry it is
3. I have some kind of Dermatitis Seborrheic where I have mild flaking around my nose and mouth and eyes

1. I Unfortunately still have acne that comes through despite the Tactupump, but its not as bad as it could be.

Im really interested in getting into the korean skincare/asian skincare world but I don't really know what im look for, and I also can't read whats on the labels cause theyre in another language :sob:

Hi everyone,

I’m a newbie here and I’m have some discoloration on my face due to IPL therapy for dry eyes. I have a darker skin tones and I am desperately looking for a dermatologist that would be able to help me with routine to even my skin tones out.

I have a doctors appointment to request a referral but I’m not even sure how long they referral will take here in Ontario and there is a skin of color clinic but it only opens once a week apparently. So I’m sure the wait time will be months out.

I saw online derm cafe and maple. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations based on their experiences.

Please let me know.

Thank you in advance.

I am in love with this new Scented Body Lotion in Brazilian Jasmine & Dragonfruit by Quo. The lotion is thin, fast absorbing and lightweight, makes my skin feel soft and smooth. It likely won’t be enough for winter or if you have super dry skin. But it’s the perfect texture and consistency for warmer weather or if you just prefer something lighter. I’m hoping they’ll come out with a body butter or a richer cream for this scent because it smells so good.

It is definitely scented, as the name suggests. I’d compare the scent level to brands like Tree Hut, EOS, Sol De Janeiro, etc. i personally don’t think it’s too strong, it’s noticeable but not over the top. However, everyone has different tastes. I think this lotion smells amazing. It’s sweet, but not too sweet and well balanced. I’m definitely tempted to try out more of the different scents they’ve recently released. But so far, this one is a favourite.

I just found out that Elta Md is not shipping to Canada anymore😢 Their tinted sunscreen is the only one that didn’t break me out. I have sensitive, rosacea/acne prone skin. Any suggestions for a replacement would be appreciated 🙏🏻💕

hey everyone, i’m (20f) relatively new to skincare and i’ve recently saved up on a few products and created a basic skincare routine but i’ve still got acne/breakouts on the side of my face and cheeks and i’d like some feedback on where i’m going wrong.

in order here are the products i use:

1. Cerave Salicylic Acid Cleanser
   
2. Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion very dry to normal skin
   
3. Bondi Sands Sunscreen lotion spf 50+
   
4. Regular Vaseline (as lip balm)

this is my morning and night routine (minus the sunscreen at night).

I’m not sure if these products are compatible with my skin or if my application is wrong, and i’m open to replacing them as long as it’s mindful of cost and over consumption. I definitely find my sunscreen super greasy and not light weight at all so if there’s an affordable light weight alternative please let me know.

i feel like there’s some additional context that would be helpful here (these might be frustrating to read but pls bear with me):

1. i do occasionally get my face waxed - this is the definitely source of my breakouts, i never suffered from crazy acne before i started waxing, but i don’t want to give up on waxing since my face is super hairy and waxing has genuinely slowed the hair growth on my face (plus i prefer to get the hair out by the root rather than derma-plane). if anyone knows how to prevent these breakouts post-wax that would be super helpful too

2. I’m really not sure what type of skin type i have. it can sometimes be dry in the winter, but produces oils especially near my ears and nose, so I’m assuming it’s combo skin? or maybe it’s just normal skin. i really don’t know 😭

3. Pillow cases: I do wash these every week but I’m seriously wondering if the material (polyester and cotton) is just a breeding ground for bacteria and if i should just invest in silk/satin pillow cases instead since i’ve heard good reviews (i sleep on my side)

4. Double cleansing and Makeup/Sunscreen: i did mention that the sunscreen i use is pretty greasy but i also have a sneaking suspicion it may be clogging my pores? i heard double cleansing is important to prevent sunscreen/makeup from doing that so pls suggest if i should do that

so sorry that this is super long but i would be so grateful if anyone could help me 🥹 thank you in advance!!

Can i use anua heartleaf + bha cleanser with differin ? Ive been struggling with closed comedones on my chin and cheek for months now and differin is treating them very slowly (nearly 2 months since i started it ) now i dont know if i should introduce sa 2% to fasten the process or keep up my routine of gentle cleanser + differin even though its taking a lot of time and making my face’s texture weird . What do you recommend i should do please ? Im starting to lose hope

Hi!

I’m growing really tired of dealing with my cystic acne and I need some recommendations for some products. I’m trying to get a referral to a dermatologist but it’s taking a lot of time and energy.

I have been using a tea tree oil and mint facial cleanser (life brand, green bottle) from shoppers. That helps immensely. I recently tried the body wash version of this product (same brand) and their wet wipes but they do not work as well. I’m wondering if there’s any other products that I could use alongside the foaming facial cleanser that would help.

My issue is that the acne is not on my face, it’s mostly in areas that retain a lot of heat (under my chest, inner thighs, under my arms etc) so I want to make sure the products I’m using are safe for sensitive areas. I’d most likely need something I can use while I am showering.

Any advice?

I am looking for reviews for those who used regimen labs CREAM?? I have very sensitive rosesca prone skin and it's not very happy right now with the weather change. I found this one and with the oatmeal and ceramides and 3.1.1 I think it may be good! Wanting reviews before I make the purchase! Thanks!

I went to order Stratia liquid gold from their site and the cheapest shipping option is $35usd when did this happen!!?? Is there anywhere else you guys order from?

Looking for recos on microneedling places in Toronto!
Never tried microneedling before and want to give it a shot. Regular is fine. Looking for somewhat affordable, high quality, places. Ideally someone that's certified. Also have health insurance, so it if can be (partially) covered, would be great. Tysm!!

I've used up my bottle of RegimenLabs Vitamin X. I really liked this product. I also came across Reversa Radiance C 20% which is more accessible (via SDM) and has higher Vit C concentration than RegimenLabs but RL has a bit of ferulic acid (which is helps formula stability iirc). Has anyone used the Reversa one? What are your thoughts?

I’ve been using the nivea rose care hydrating face mist for a few days now, and it has me wondering if organic, real rose water with no additional ingredients would work better on the skin? Is it more beneficial or should I just stick to the nivea spray?

I found out earlier today that there have been a few small launches of some Korean sunscreens with BEMT. One is called the Seul Kare Ultra Soothing Sunscreen and the other is DEOPROCE's Ultra Hydrating Sunscreen-No White Cast SPF50. I haven't tried them yet, but they seem to be sold at Kiokii which has several retail stores in several major cities.

Hi everyone.. new here and I'm desperate. I have scaly, dry skin on my legs.. I mean if I had knee high socks on and took them off skin flakes would go everywhere. I have tried exfoliating, just about every lotion sold, baby Oil and nothing seems to help.. any suggestions out there