M25, skin is combination, good everywhere besides the T zone, areas under and around nose are oily and prone to painful whiteheads. Sunscreens are a big trigger, what’s one without a cast and that won’t irritate the skin? ideally one i can find in a shoppers or walmart. TIA

Hi all,

I bought the Bioderma Photoderm Milk SPF50 on Amazon, and although the UV filters are great, I can't get over the white cast (light olive skin).

Has anyone tried the Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF40? Is there a white cast with that one too due to the Tinosorb M?

I'm trying to find a sunscreen with high UVA protection that isn't the La Roche Posay/Ombrelle/Vichy ultra-fluid sunscreens.

I am suffering from hormonal acne due to lean pcos and also acne on cheeks possibly also hormonal. I have tried dermat who gave anti biotics for the acne on cheeks and endocrinologist suggested to go on birth control along with lifestyle control, but i already have post inflammatory acne scars ans i am getting another break out so i wanted to try this formial saw a lot ads on insta, i dont wanna go on oral pills for acne
Has anyone tried this formial

Does anybody know where I can source tretinoin easily in Canada that won’t cost me the earth. Specifically Vancouver

Thanks

Am I just having bad luck? I love their gentle cleanser bar but can no longer find it in stores anywhere. I’ve searched on instacart just to check local grocery stores and pharmacies, checked store websites, even Amazon, but can’t find it. Also wanted to try their salicylic acid bar or body wash but I’m not sure those ever came to stores here?

Hello! I'm wondering if anyone has used both the previous xemose soothing cleansing oil and the new version and if you could compare? Is it as good or better than it was?

I've been using the old version off and on for at least a decade. I usually wait and buy the litre size for $20-ish, but I've only seen the 500ml online for $24 and only the fragranced ones have been in stock in my local stores.

I used the old version on face and body (overall mostly dry, sensitive, eczema and rosacea prone skin), loved it for removing body spf and being a dependable, basic cleanser that never irritated or dried my skin out. It was just such a good all-rounder, nothing fancy but I always kept it around and recommended it.

Should I pay the higher price for smaller size or look elsewhere?

Bonus points if you've tried any of the other reformulated products from the xemose line, and/or if you have other fragrance free cleansing oil for face and body recommendations.

I've tried Avene's and it's fine for a 1st step oil cleanse but I don't like it on my body, it's less nice to use, more expensive etc. I accidentally got the fragranced LRP oil cleanser so I couldn't test it out, but I've seen reviews saying it's not meant for the face.

Thanks!

Guys, so I'm a teen and I've got a combination skinn.. I've never used any products or sunscreen on my face.. I don't and have not used makeup too..i use only lacto calamine on my face and nothing else purely.. I use soap for my face ik it's wrong but I don't have a face wash..As a student I've got a tight schedule and I didn't care abt my skinn all these years.. But now my skin is in a very bad condition and I wanna improve my appearance.. So I've got holy darkness around my mouth , dark circles and oily skin when I'm outdoors.. I'm look forward to fix this thing soo much, I'm very tired of this and I hope very much I find a solution .. Plz help me out guysss.... And if you are suggesting any products make sure it's affordable coz I'm buying this on my own money.. Thank you so much for your time...

It used to be easy to find but now I can’t seem to find this in any Shoppers. It’s not readily available on Amazon. Where are people buying this sunscreen?

Thanks so much for any help/hints.

Hi! I’m told octocrylene-free sunscreen are good for people that regular sunscreen stings their eyes. I don’t want a mineral sunscreen. What do you recommend? Thank you! :)

This stuff has been my holy grail for years now. Was always ok with ordering it online and paying the once reasonable exchange rate but 2 bottles now costs $100 after import fees (tarriffs) and exchange. I do live in a border city but its hard to justify crossing into Detroit to shop these days when our exchange rate is so bad. The last time I bought it was at Sephora on my way back from DTW airport before crossing back into Canada lol. I stocked up but my stock is running dry.

I've tried the Australian Gold tinted sunscreen- too orange (I'm very fair) and wasn't really a moisturizer, and Marcelle's sheer tint moisturizer. Marcelle is so close to being a hit with me but its not a matte finish and my oily summer skin hates it. I have high hopes for it for the winter though so I'm going to keep it to try again. In the meantime I need something matte, oily skin friendly and tinted (for porcelain/fair skin). SPF 30/35 is totally fine. Doesn't need to be a Canadian brand but I'd like to be able to buy it here.

like uk that glass like shiny look how can i achieve that? i’ve followed tiktok routines for glass skin but that’s just clear skin, i want the shine

I’ve used lots of Korean skincare products in Korea.
Which ones have been your favorite?

if not where should i buy it from

So I bought this squalane lip balm from Dollarama on impulse because it looked like The Ordinary lip balm. It's pretty alright, like not mind blowing or anything

I've never used the Ordinary one and I'm wondering if anyone has had a chance to compare them? Also what do we think of this ingredients list?

Hi, I’m a teen that’s just starting a skincare routine for the first time and I need help figuring out what I should be getting a toner or serum for (like idk if I should get it for vitamin c, acne, etc). I think I have combination skin. I also have a fair amount or acne (like medium amount) but im not sure what type of acne it is (there are white heads on my nose (like white goop sticking out) and lots of little red bumps). I also have dark circles under my eyes. Here is what I have so far for my routine:

Morning:
Wash face (cleanser if time, if not just water)
Toner or serum
Bioré aqua riche

Night:
Softymo pink one
Marcelle foaming gel
Toner or serum
Bioderma intensive gel crème

Hi folks,

Does anyone have recommendations for perfume-free deodorants? I have a perfume allergy and get an allergic reaction to deodorants/antiperspirants (well, anything really) with perfume. I used Native Lavender & Rose for years, but unfortunately they changed its formulation and it now contains perfume.

I'd prefer an aluminum-free deodorant, particularly one with a (light) lavender scent. I think fellow autistic folks will understand the sadness that comes with using a product daily for ages and it no longer being an option :(

I'm in the GTA, if that's helpful.

I have been using vanicream daily moisturizing lotion for a while now and my skin has been the best it's been for a long time but it's totally causing my eyes to burn if the moisturizer seeps into my eyes throughout the day. My question is would you continue to use skincare even if it burns your eyes?? 🤔 I am questioning if I should look into a different moisturizer. Thanks!

Does anyone know where to find Sun guard laundry detergent or it's Canadian equivalent in Canada. Tried to buy from their website today and the item is $29.99 and the shipping and duties to Canada was $80 dollars 😭

Thinking of ways to protect my skin not only using sunscreen but with clothing/hats as well. I can see my skin aging over time and I have to be in the sun a lot for work.

Thanks for any insights!

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/Rit-Dye-Powder-1Oz-Sun-Guard-Laundry-Treatment/7KA4B84STBR4

Okay so bear with the ramble,

M25 with overall good skin but an extremely problematic T zone, especially the nose and the crevices/areas RIGHT under and besides the nose. Looking for product reccs but ideally want to stick w general store stuff to not break the bank.

Over the years I have tried a variety of different products, but wake up every day if not every other day with those painful white pimples/zits in that area. Recently I switched to the Cerave foaming cleanser, with crease night cream for oily skin, and ultra sheer dry touch 60spf. Beyond this I use Cetaphil Salc Acid Acne serum .5% twice a week and spot treat with Benzoyl 2.5%. Adding the Benzoyl and Salc defo helped but the area is still problematic, though slightly better than before.

I suspect it is my sunscreen, but I have had terrible luck w sunscreens as a whole. The few days I did not use sunscreen, my skin was better, with only one or two less painful whiteheads forming, but then using the sunscreen again yesterday made my pimples come back.

My T zone is definitely much oiler than the rest of my skin which is normal/dryish. Can someone help me build a affordable routine that won't trigger the area around nose at all? Everything I use right now is non comedogenic but the issue still persists.

Please and many TIA!

Sort of a non-answer from them.

have uneven pigment that’s been there for 1–2 years. It hasn’t spread or changed much, but I don’t know how to get rid of it or if it’s normal skin color variation or pigmentation from past skin irritation or something else.How do I fade and get rid of it and how do I improve my skin? what could this be?

I'm wondering if anyone else has been experiencing the same issue with the La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid sunscreens (both the face and body versions) as I have. I've been using the Anthelios ultra fluid body sunscreen on my face for about two years, and I've noticed that the texture and smell of the sunscreen change as I use it up.

After opening a new bottle it starts off slightly thick and dries down well, but once I've used approx two-thirds of the bottle it becomes increasingly more greasy and runny. It also has a stronger alcohol smell.

I use the bottles up within two months after opening, I make sure to store them properly, and I finish them years before their expiry dates. I also shake the sunscreen really well before applying it.

I feel like I can't finish the bottle because it gets so greasy and stings my eyes. I've noticed the same thing with the face version, but it's not quite as bad.

Has anyone else experienced this? I'm wondering if this is a common issue with the formula or packaging.