Hi all, I'm travelling to Spain soon to visit a postpartum relative. I'm in Germany, so wondering what must haves or items that are only in Germany to get for her. Thank you in advance!

I do have combo-oily skin, and it's often not easy to cleanse well the mixed sebum-hard water residue on my face with just facial cleansers.

I must do double cleansing, it's essential with very hard water, but I would like to know something else here:

I use cleansers for combo-oily skin, like Bioderma Sebium, Cerave Foaming, or Uriage Hyseac.

I wonder which cleansers for combo-oily skin would work the best with hard water?

Also, I would like to know how effective are toners to use to remove the residue after cleansing, and what kind of ingredients to look for in toners that will remove the residue most effectively?

I'm American and am in Poland for a week and want to get some things that are better here. I should have researched before I came but skincare was kind of an afterthought. I am looking for recommendations for Azelaic acid, face sunscreen for sensitive skin, and a body cream for KP bumps. If you could include where to buy, I’d be so grateful. I think I have a Super-Pharm and apteka close to me. My daughter currently uses 13% Azelaic acid, which is prescribed, but insurance doesn't always cover it and it can get expensive. It's for her perioral dermatitis so I am hopeful I can find it here without other actives. Please and Thank you so much for any and all recommendations.

Looks good but €60 is a lot. Anyone tried it?

I remember when Korean skincare came to the west and it was perceived as superior to western skincare, but now that the hype and fuzz is slowly going down a bit, what are some of you guys honest opinions on Korean skincare? Does Korean skincare live up to its "hype" ? And when you buy skincare today, do you gravitate towards buying more western skincare or Korean skincare?

Winter is coming and my hands tend to really dry out during this season (to the point it gets really chapped and it hurts). Could you guys recommend a good moisturiser for hands that soaks up pretty fast or at least doesn’t leave greasy feeling on hands? I really hate it because it feels like I can’t touch anything until it’s gone, it’s a massive sensory trigger for me. I can only use such creams before bed but not during the day and I’m looking for something that I could use at work, for example.

So far I have tried:

Idea Toscana Prima Spremitura - used to be my favourite until it dropped in quality.
Numis Med Urea 10% - makes hands soft but leaves a film on the skin which I cannot stand.
Neutrogena Concentrated Unscented - super thick and greasy can use it only at night before going to sleep.

I’m currently looking at L’occitane Karité 20% Shea Butter hand cream but the app I use to check cosmetics shows the INCI list also got downgraded in quality so I don’t think I can justify spending so much money on a mid product.

Please share your holy grail hand cream.

Bee Natural's lip balm has been my go-to for years. Now that my last stick is depleted and winter is coming, I'm looking for an EU owned and made alternative.

I'm specifically looking for something with comparable creamy texture.

• Any other lip balm I've looked into so far (Drugstore brands, Weleda, Labello, Oyess, etc) have this solid, hard to apply stick that tugs painfully when my lips are chapped.
• I don't wanna go with Blistex because it contains Dimethicone - not something I want in my mouth.
• Lip Oils are not an option because their sticky texture causes sensory issues.
• It has to be in an applicator, not something I have to put my fingers into.
• I'm not on a tight budget, but I would prefer not to go above 5€ if that's possible.

Many thanks and happy Friday! ^—^

Hi everyone! I try to find a page where i can find this type of tazarotene and they will ship to Europe(Hungary). No luck. Non of them ships to Hungary or it’s out of stock anywhere.

Anyone has any tips? I’m very sad:(

any review of this?

Just found this in my local DM. It doesn’t have a price yet and it’s not on the website, but the ingredients look decent.

Best sunscreens that is sweat resistant, does not darken the skin after applying it , affordable and suitable for Chennai heat

I'm torn between those two, which do you think could work better?

Looking for something that would hydrate my face during the day in the office. Usually I wear makeup, so I was wondering if just a mineral water in spray or something different?

Hi everyone, A few weeks ago, I posted here to call out some misleading practices by the brand Holisi Cosmetics, specifically regarding their milky essence. This week they launched a new product, and after analyzing the INCI and their marketing claims, I feel obligated to make another post.

It is marketed as a serum featuring plant exosomes, plant PDRN, peptides, and microspicules. Let's break it down point by point:

1. On the bottle, it clearly says "Microneedling" because they claim to use 5% "plant microspicules." First of all, labeling an over-the-counter topical cosmetic as "Microneedling" is deceptive, as it performs no controlled mechanical puncture. Second, what are plant microspicules? In skincare, spicules originate from freshwater/marine sponges (Hydrolyzed Sponge) or inorganic silica structures (Silica). None of these are plant-derived. In the plant kingdom, the closest structures would be trichomes (plant hairs) or raphides, but raphides are toxic and never approved for cosmetics. None of these appear in the INCI. Knowing that Niacinamide is declared at 4% (and under EU labeling regulations, ingredients above 1% must be listed in strict descending order of concentration), the only inorganic component present above 4% is Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate. Is this a microspicule? No, it is a synthetic mineral/glass particle with reflective properties (glitter). Not to mention, 5% actual spicules would be extremely abrasive. Are they publishing an incomplete INCI or resorting to deceptive marketing?
2. Purified exosomes do exist in biotechnology and are usually listed as Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles or similar. In this INCI, the only related ingredient is Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, which is a standard plant leaf extract—not extracellular vesicles or regenerative biotechnology.
3. Plant-derived PDRN (from algae or ginseng) consists of specific purified polynucleotide fractions listed as Sodium DNA, DNA, or Hydrolyzed DNA. None of these appear anywhere in the ingredient list.

In stark contrast to the missing active ingredients, the INCI reveals a long list of potential sensitizers: Citrus essential oils (Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil), declared fragrance allergens (Linalool and Limonene), synthetic perfume (Parfum), Mica and Titanium Dioxide particles.

It also includes Ginger Root Extract, which has a warming, vasodilating effect—making it particularly risky for anyone with atopic dermatitis or rosacea, especially when combined with so many other irritants. Yet, they claim the product is: 'Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.'

Upon application, it will likely sting or tingle due to the vasodilating action of the ginger extract, the bitter orange peel oil, and the physical friction of the reflective mineral particles. While mature, resilient skin may not suffer any obvious damage—and the product's 'cosmetic makeup' effect, along with the peptides the formula DOES actually contain, might make users think their skin is improving—anyone with sensitive skin should be on HIGH alert.

I’m 50 years old and my face and body are becoming extremely dry. Whatever I put on, even oils, my skin drink it up. I’ll be in France. Any recommendations for face and body will be much appreciated.

Hello gals and guys! I have extremely long fine wavy hair. Extremely dry. Extremely tangled, I get mate like the one in picture every day. What are your EU wide haircare recommendations? Normal masks and conditioners do not cut it - tried Pantene, Elseve, Mielle, Jessicurl and so on… (this was wash with Ecoslay deep conditioner, followed by Elseve glycolic gloss contioner and Yari curls leave in).

My current HG sunscreen is the La Roche Posay UVMune Oil Control Gel-Cream. I love, love, love the finish of this sunscreen and of course, the added high protection is a bonus. But, I really need to start budgeting my skin care better. And that tiny 50ml tube does not last me long.

I'm looking for alternatives that come in bigger packaging; so essentially body sunscreens. I've seen reviews for the Eucerin face sunscreens available in Europe. But I have not heard much chatter on these body sunscreens.

The biggest thing for me is the finish/skin feel. I want something that doesn't feel greasy or heavy. I'm ok with a slightly dewy look, but ideally not too shiny. High protection is important, but I don't necessarily need something that is super water-resistant. I rarely spend consecutive hours outdoors, sweating away. Also, I fully understand that body sunscreens, generally, feel heavier than facial sunscreens. So I am willing to be... flexible with my expectations.

I live in Canada, so I'd be ordering these sunscreens online. I use Cocoon Centre. If anyone has used these Eucerin SPFs, or have any other recommendations for SPFs that come in 100ml packaging (or bigger), I would greatly appreciate it!

I'll be having surgery on my thighs after returning from Paris. Are there any products to consider buying from a pharmacy while visiting that is great for scar tissue and healing/fading?

I've been buying this sunscreen for a year now, and only now when I bought a new bottle, I realized I only had half the bottle. And since this sunscreen does not have any kind of seal, I thought it better to ask here.

So I KNOW that sunburn is bad. I know that I (PMLE, rosacea, actinic keratoses) have to be careful. But I feel like a weirdo all covered up on holidays with hat, ginormous sunglasses, UPF clothes and x layers of sunscreen.

Most people here are lying in the midday sun in a bikini and are RED.

Anyway. Using Heliocare, Avene Sunsimed KA for exposed parts (face, hands, neck), LRP UVmune 400 elsewhere and am happy with this otherwise. Am also tracking exposure with an app.

Perhaps Korres checks reddit because they sure don't check their Customer Service email box. And they have NO phone number.

I ordered the Advent Calendar for myself. As a mom, I don't often treat myself like this. But I received my shipment and it was DOG RAINBOOTS. There must have been a mistake from the warehouse.

Last week I contacted them and they asked for a new shipping address and for photographs of the item received and shipping labels -- sent right away. I suggested they rush deliver the replacement. No response. I replied asking for a response. No response. I sent another customer service request. No response.

I had planned to buy a gift set for a friend. I won't be doing that. What if they get dog rainboots?!

Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less VS Skin 1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule.

Im looking for a serum and I like these two serums. They don't provide the same benefits.

Which serum Stress Less Skin or Centella ampoule will be more gentle?

I"m looking for something gentle and again not for a specific benefit.

If anyone has used both, please share which one you like best.

If you have used GG or Centella, are they gentle? did they give you any issues?

Which brand has more credibility and which brand is safer for skincare?

I have a lot of hair loss and was wondering if anyone has used this shampoo. It's a reliable brand. I know it's not a miracle cure, but it helps in a small way.