Skin care best sellers say a lot about what works: simple ingredients, fair prices and products you can use every day. Here are the cleansers, serums, moisturizers and sunscreen at the top of Canadian sales right now.
1. grace & stella Under Eye Patches for Puffy Eyes and Dark Circles, 12 Pairs
Hydrogel patches you press under the eyes for a few minutes in the morning or before an event. The pack holds 12 pairs, so it lasts a couple of weeks of regular use.
$30.99 CAD · Rated 4.3/5 by 50,000+ buyers
2. The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner, Brightening and Smoothing Daily Toner
A 7% glycolic acid toner for evening use that smooths and brightens over time. Start a few nights a week and always wear sunscreen the next day.
$24.99 CAD · Rated 4.7/5 by 68,400+ buyers
3. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum for Blemish-Prone Skin, 30 mL
A water-light niacinamide and zinc serum for oily or blemish-prone skin. A few drops morning or night under moisturizer is all it takes.
$10.99 CAD · Rated 4.6/5 by 68,400+ buyers
4. d'alba Piedmont Italian White Truffle First Spray Serum, Hydrating Face Mist, Non Comedogenic, 100 mL
A fine-mist hydrating serum spray with white truffle that you can use after toner or over makeup. A favourite for a quick glow during the day.
$39.99 CAD · Rated 4.4/5 by 36,600+ buyers
5. The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% for Uneven and Blemish-Prone Skin, 30 mL
A 10% azelaic acid cream-gel that targets uneven tone and texture. It is gentle enough for many sensitive skin types; introduce it slowly.
$24.99 CAD · Rated 4.6/5 by 10,000+ buyers
6. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid for Dry Skin, Oil-Free, 47 mL
An oil-free gel-cream with hyaluronic acid that sinks in fast and works well under makeup. A go-to moisturizer for normal, combination and oily skin.
$28.99 CAD · Rated 4.6/5 by 8,600+ buyers
7. medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0, Dual-Textured Toner Pads, 4.5% AHA Lactic Acid & 0.45% BHA Salicylic Acid
Dual-textured toner pads: one side exfoliates with AHA, the other is smooth for wiping on toner. One pad after cleansing replaces a cotton round and a bottle of toner.
$49.99 CAD · Rated 4.6/5 by 900+ buyers
8. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides), Multi-Depth Hydration Serum, 30 mL
A hydrating serum with hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5 and ceramides. Apply to damp skin before moisturizer for a plumper, smoother feel.
$18.99 CAD · Rated 4.7/5 by 42,600+ buyers
9. BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask, Overnight Hydrogel Mask, 34 g x 4
An overnight hydrogel mask that turns clear as it absorbs, made viral for its glass-skin morning results. Use it once or twice a week.
$37.99 CAD · Rated 4.5/5 by 48,700+ buyers
10. Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream, 50 mL
A calming cream with a cult following for stressed, dry or easily irritated skin. 50 mL tube.
$43.99 CAD · Rated 4.4/5 by 22,000+ buyers
11. CeraVe Foaming Face Wash with Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid, 562 mL
A foaming face wash with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid for normal to oily skin. The 562 mL pump lasts a long time.
$31.99 CAD · Rated 4.6/5 by 13,800+ buyers
12. Retinol Face Moisturizer Cream with Collagen, Neck Firming, Women and Men, 1.85 oz
A rich retinol cream with collagen for face and neck, made for a firmer, smoother look. Use at night and wear sunscreen by day.
$45.99 CAD · Rated 4.5/5 by 2,000+ buyers
13. CeraVe PM Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid, 89 mL
A lightweight night moisturizer with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, made to absorb fast so you can sleep without a greasy feel.
$31.99 CAD · Rated 4.6/5 by 8,400+ buyers
14. CeraVe Salicylic Acid Cleanser, Renewing Exfoliating Face Wash with Vitamin D for Normal Skin, Fragrance Free, 473 mL
A renewing cleanser with salicylic acid for rough, bumpy or congested skin.
$31.99 CAD · Rated 4.6/5 by 9,300+ buyers
15. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Face Wash, 473 mL
A soap-free, gentle cleanser for face and body that suits dry and sensitive skin. Use it with or without water.
$27.99 CAD · Rated 4.6/5 by 8,000+ buyers
How we pick
These lists follow what Canadians are buying most in online beauty this month, updated as the rankings move. Ratings are summaries of public buyer reviews at major online retailers, not reviews of orders from our store. Prices are in CAD before tax. Everything ships new and sealed with tracking: $7.95 flat shipping in Canada, free on orders of $79 or more.
Always read the label, patch test new skin and hair products, and ask a pharmacist or doctor about anything medical.