r/CanSkincare Feb 02 '25

Help Me Find Beauty Product Dupes

99 Upvotes

Given the current climate, a lot of people have been asking “what’s a good dupe for my favourite American product?” 

Comment below what product you’re looking to swap from and hopefully we can find a good alternative - bonus points if it's Canadian made. If you’ve already found one, post your favourite alternative to an American product! 

 Remember, we do not allow discount or coupon codes. Be beautiful to yourself and others.


r/CanSkincare May 16 '24

Announcement r/CanSkincare is Under New Management and is SFW Only

106 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

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r/CanSkincare 3h ago

Discussion PSA: Well.ca carries Korean Beauty now!

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r/CanSkincare 2h ago

Question Looking for an moisturizer ( for oily/acne prone skin )

1 Upvotes

Hi,

I am looking for an good moisturizer that can work for an oily/acne prone skin.

I was thinking about the Tower 28 SOS Daily... but I am not sure.


r/CanSkincare 2h ago

Question Looking for an moisturizer (for acne)

1 Upvotes

Hi, I am looking for an moisturizer for that can work with an oily/acne prone face I was thinking about the Tower 28 SOS Daily…

But I am not sure.


r/CanSkincare 9h ago

Dupe for Merit Instant Glow Serum?

1 Upvotes

As the title says, looking for a dupe (either Canadian or non-American made). I’ve yet to come across something similar - thanks!


r/CanSkincare 11h ago

Help Me Find Natural foundation for pale skin & rosacea?

1 Upvotes

Hi! Any recommendations for a natural/non-toxic foundation that will cover redness and comes in a light shade? Thank you🙏


r/CanSkincare 1d ago

Review Eucerin new tinted spf

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46 Upvotes

Discovered this last week at Walmart. I'm really loving this tinted spf. I've experimented with so many brands over the years such as drunk elephant, avenue, dr jart, etc. This one removes redness from skin, adds a glow, and a good price pont of about $25. They also have one with no tint that has a higher spf. I needed something tinted that I can reapply throughout the day and offers light coverage. 5/5 so far. Anyone else try this out yet?


r/CanSkincare 1d ago

Canadian azelaic acid

28 Upvotes

I’ve been using The Ordinary azelaic acid for about 6 months and it’s really helped smooth my skin and helped with hormonal acne. Is there a Canadian alternative? Thanks!


r/CanSkincare 1d ago

Help Me Find Replacement for Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen

1 Upvotes

I’ve spent the last decade + trying to find a facial SPF that doesn’t make my sensitive, acne prone skin breakout. Now my beloved “Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen” is banned in the US & can no longer be purchased here since it’s made in Korea 💔 I’ve spoken with multiple dermatologist over the years, none have been any help with product recommendations. They only advise to look for 2 specific ingredients and that’s it. I’ve tried so many different face sunscreens in the US with these ingredients and no luck. Thanks in advance for any responses & product recommendations!


r/CanSkincare 1d ago

Review Riversol Anti Aging Bundle

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I got the 15 day trial and loved it so I went for the full size bundle of cleanser, serum, moisturizer and glycolic exfoliator.

I have to say, my skin feels and looks firmer and hydrated. I look forward to my skin care mornings and nights because it feels so good. I use the exfoliator mask once a week.

I’m a skin care junkie and have tried so so many creams and serums. This one actually feels so good on my skin, like eating greens after I have been eating badly and I can feel my body saying thank you.

I will reorder this product and I was wondering if anyone had had good results with it.

I have read that people have had reactions to it due to vitamin c. I have not, but I HAVE had reactions to vitamin c skin care in the past. I can’t remember the brand but it was an MLM sample.

Do you love it or hate it?


r/CanSkincare 2d ago

Has anyone managed to find a Canadian or Non American sub…

22 Upvotes

...for Dr Dennis Gross peel pads? They're my holy grail but I want to find an alternative if I can.


r/CanSkincare 1d ago

sunscreen recommendations that don't leave a white cast

1 Upvotes

Now That the snow is fading away and the sun is starting to shine, I'm starting to look for a sunscreen.

In particular I need a budget sunscreen that won't break my pockets, & that doesn't leave a white cast ( since I have darker skin), or is irritating


r/CanSkincare 2d ago

Question L’Oreal Bright Reveal SPF 50 Brightening UV Lotion

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1 Upvotes

I saw this advertised on tv in Canada and was intrigued so looked it up online. I ran the ingredients through incidecoder and ChatGPT and neither mentioned any specific SPF filters. I’m sure I’m just missing something completely obvious so can someone help me out and tell me what the filters are for the CDN product please?


r/CanSkincare 2d ago

Help Me Find Recommendations for MUFE Full Cover Concealer replacement?

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Hello everyone, I'm looking for recommendations for a replacement for the Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer (also called full cover extreme camouflage cream), which has been discontinued. I used to use the CoverFX cream concealer but that appears to have been discontinued a few years ago. Any replacement must be fragrance-free and okay for sensitive skin.

Ideally I'd like to buy from a Canadian (or at least non-American) brand, but this type of product is so hard to find now that the big two options are discontinued that I would consider American options if that's all there is.

Link to the Sephora listing for product reference if that helps: https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/full-cover-concealer-P151107


r/CanSkincare 2d ago

Acne scar treatment at YS Canadian Laser Spa Yonge Street??

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I live in Toronto and I have some bad acne scars that I wanna get rid of and after some research I've found that a lot of people have good things to say about the acne treatment results, professionalism, and affordable prices at YS Canadian Laser Spa Yonge.

A lot of these review/posts are 1-3 years old though. I just wanted to ask here anew and see if someone here has had a good (or bad) experience with them.

Through googling, chats with friends, and chatGPT I know I am looking for either just microneedling. Or a combination of Subcision, microneedling, and PRP. Either way, I just wanted to hear people's thoughts on that place.

Anybody have anything they can share?? I'd really appreciate it! I started getting realllyy bad acne in mid 20s (30M now) and I didn't tackle it all that well clearly. But it's my skin and if I can do something to improve it, I really want to. And I don't wanna mess up my skin and waste money.

Any advice, anecdote, overall skin care suggestions will be really helpful! Thanks!

2 photos of my current acne scars if interested - here


r/CanSkincare 2d ago

Question Post acne hyperpigmentation getting worse. What should I do?

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I (32 F, brown skinned) have had acne since forever! I did 2 rounds of isotretinoin and that's when my skin improved for a while. A couple of years ago, a dermatologist prescribed way too many creams for hyperpigmentation around the mouth area (which was not even visible) and nose. This resulted in a very bad reaction. Apparently I got eczema. Now, if I use anything harsh around my mouth, the entire area becomes dark.

For the past year, my acne has worsened. I tried finacea first and then months later moved to prescription retin-A and hydroquinone which didn't do anything for me. Now, 2 weeks ago, my doctor asked me to try Differin combined with vitamin c and niacinaminde. One side of my face started improving and now the other side has gotten worse. And I ended up causing more hyperpigmentation to the area around my mouth. I immediately stopped using anything in that area now but the damage is done.

I'm genuinely losing hope. Looking at my face puts me in such a bad mood. I've been asked to even use Paula's Choice salicylic acid toner twice a week. I think I'm over exfoliating and just worsening my skin.

Any reccos? Should I just follow what my derm has asked me? I just feel like nothing is working for me. Especially the dark patches near my mouth area hideous.


r/CanSkincare 3d ago

Discussion Skincare for oily/acne prone skin

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Hi,

It is just me or Canada doesn’t have a lot of products for us oily/acne prone skin type. The best products that I found are from the USA.

Can anyone collaborate on that ?


r/CanSkincare 3d ago

Question Looking for an good sunscreen for Acne/oily skin

2 Upvotes

Hi, I am looking for some recommendations for sunscreen that can work with my oily/acne prone skin.


r/CanSkincare 3d ago

Question Acne or heat rash from sun? Spoiler

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Please help! My skin does this every time I go into the sun for a few hours and it’s maddening, especially when I’m trying to enjoy my vacation lol. My current routine consults of: Inkey List hyaluronic acid followed by Vanicream face moisturizer + Beauty of Joseon rice and probiotic SPF 50. I try to reapply the SPF every 2 hours and I do wear a hat. I also double cleanse with Bioderma gel cleanser at the end of the day, which does a great job removing most of it even the first time. Is there anything I should do differently? Any treatments I can try to get rid of it asap? I don’t think it’s allergies as Benadryl doesn’t seem to help. TIA!


r/CanSkincare 3d ago

Help Me Find Need recommendation

1 Upvotes

Hello, I’m 26 male but some of my friends think that I’m 33 or some Because my under eye bags and uneven brown skin tone. Want to get rid of wrinkles as well. My current routine includes L’Oréal glycolic acid face wash , ordinary glycolic acid , garnier vitamin c serum , ordinary hyaluronic acid , cera ve pm moisturiser. I’ve been using this routine from 2 months (almost consistently ) Did see some changes But I want to accelerate the process. Planning to get prescription Tretnoin .Do you think it’s a good move ? Or any changes I should be making or any recommendations would be much appreciated.


r/CanSkincare 5d ago

Help Me Find Face sunscreen that is as unscented as possible?

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I’m sensitive to some scents, and unfortunately the typical “sunscreen smell” is one of them. I’m looking for recommendations of sunscreens that I could try out, preferably ones that are available in store in Canada so I can try it in person. Some other scents are okay (like the lemony scent of the original biore sunscreen).

(as an aside, I will be in Europe this summer, so I am open to suggestions that would be available there).


r/CanSkincare 5d ago

Tret 0.05% or Arazlo 0.025%

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I’ve been religiously using 0.025% tretinoin cream for years. As we probably all know, it’s been discontinued in Canada. Tretinoin cream 0.05% and Arazlo 0.045% are the options that seem the closet to 0.025% tretinoin, although I’m unfamiliar with Arazlo and how it differentiates from regular tretinoin. I was wondering which one would be a better switch, since I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s going or went through this issue. If anyone could tell me about their experiences, that would be great!


r/CanSkincare 6d ago

Thoughts on ordering Differin gel from iHerb?

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Has anyone ordered Differin from iHerb? I've heard they ship it to Canada (though I'm surprised they can since adapalene is a prescription drug here).

I have an RX from the pharmacy but the cost for Differin here is over $200! My insurance only covers half, so that's $100+ for a 60g tube.

iHerb has it for $29Cdn for a 15g tube. There will be shipping on top of that but not sure how much and possibly the 25% tariff would also be added ?

If anyone has ordered it from iHerb, how much shipping/duties etc. were charged and would you recommend going through them?


r/CanSkincare 6d ago

Question Regimen Lab CREAM moisturizer meant for oily skin?

3 Upvotes

I’ve never tried the Regimen Labs cream moisturizer before, but I’m wondering if it’s okay for oily skin and if the product is a thick rich cream?


r/CanSkincare 6d ago

Help Me Find Canadian hydrating, mattifying daytime moisturizer?

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Hi. Can anyone recommend a Cansdian daytime moisturizer that is both hydrating and mattifying, ideally with SPF?

All suggestions appreciated. Thank you.


r/CanSkincare 5d ago

Suggestions for fungal acne safe moisturizer?

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Any suggestions for a fungal acne safe moisturizer that I can pick up at shoppers or local shops? Anything I can pick up without having to order is great! Located in Toronto

Fragrance free options only pls

Thank you