1. Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid

• Instructions: Apply to face AM and PM with hands or a cotton pad after cleansing. Do not rinse. Follow with serum or moisturizer. Apply SPF in the AM.
• Ingredients: 3% TXA (tranexamic acid), Azelaic Acid, 5% PHA (polyhydroxy acid).
• Targeting Concerns: Dark spots, uneven skin tone, dullness.
• Price: Approximately 49 CAD for 120 ml.
• Personal Opinion: This toner is a great addition to any skincare routine targeting hyperpigmentation. The combination of TXA and azelaic acid effectively brightens and evens out skin tone. It's both hydrating and gentle on the skin.

2. Glow Recipe Cloudberry Bright Refillable Cream Moisturizer

• Instructions: Apply to clean, dry skin. Use morning and night.
• Ingredients: Cloudberry Seed Oil, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Peptide Lipid Complex.
• Targeting Concerns: Dryness, dullness, uneven texture.
• Price: Approximately 58 CAD for 50 ml.
• Personal Opinion: This moisturizer is hydrating without feeling heavy. The hydration is enough for dry skin to normal skin. For extremely dry skin like me, I would use this as a thick mask or choose a different option for the winter. The cloudberry and CoQ10 provide antioxidant benefits, while the peptides help to smooth and soften the skin. The refillable packaging is a nice eco-friendly touch.

3. Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm for Hydration & Shine in color Poppy

• Instructions: Use when lips need extra hydration throughout the day or as an overnight lip mask.
• Ingredients: Shea Butter, Murumuru Seed Butter, Vegan Waxes.
• Targeting Concerns: Dry, chapped lips.
• Price: Approximately 35 CAD.
• Personal Opinion: This lip balm is incredibly moisturizing and leaves a beautiful sheer coral color. The citrus flavor is refreshing, which is why I bought it initially. Regardless, it's still a bit pricey to me.

4. SEPHORA COLLECTION Daily Mineral Sunscreen Cream SPF 30

• Instructions: Apply to clean, dry skin. Massage into face and neck until fully absorbed. Reapply as needed.
• Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 15.5%, Shea Butter, Safflower Oleosomes.
• Targeting Concerns: Sun protection, dryness.
• Price: Approximately 29 CAD for 1.7 oz.
• Personal Opinion: This sunscreen is lightweight and non-greasy, making it an excellent base for makeup. The mineral formula provides effective sun protection without irritating the skin. It's the best American sunscreen without whitecast that I can find for this price range.

5. OLEHENRIKSEN Truth Juice™ Gentle Glow Daily Cleanser

• Instructions: Lather and rinse. Use as directed. Avoid contact with eyes.
• Ingredients: Orange Fruit Water, PHA (polyhydroxy acid), Truth Botanicals (Orange, Lemon, Rosehip, Gojiberry, Seabuckthorn Extracts).
• Targeting Concerns: Dullness, clogged pores, uneven texture.
• Price: Approximately 48 CAD for 5 oz.
• Personal Opinion: This cleanser is refreshing and invigorating. It effectively removes dirt and makeup without stripping the skin. The natural citrus scent is quite nice, and my dry skin feel pretty hydrated after use.