r/EuroSkincare • • 12h ago

Question In search of Pierre Fabre & similar alternatives for skin care

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Guys,help me find some good European brands that have a relatively clean reputation: don’t support genocide,aren’t somehow connected to Estee Lauder,Pierre Fabre etc. Brands that don’t try to cut corners or use the cheapest ingredients.

I will not claim some higher moral ground here,the reason is actually that im just pissed at having to pay the same prices when they just reformulate shit and use weird ingredients to replace the old (example being Avene Xeracalm) but while im searching for alternatives anyway..MIGHT AS WELL hopefully find some good brands that I can use for the rest of my life and support them.

So far I have survived on second hand products (eBay,vinted..) and bought older formulations there but these will eventually expire. Better just find some new ones.

So far I had luck with:

Bioderma :(micellar water and sensibio cleansing gel in pink,plus their body balm)

Noreva: CERA, also Kerapil (my European alternative to Amlactin)

Uriage :xemose c8 (adding as I go)

What is your go-to brand that is or maybe isn’t well known?

Edit: as for body care,preferably something with 400/500 ml,bigger containers for lotions


r/EuroSkincare • • 2h ago

Discussion How do you like the Balea Pumpkin Spice Hair series? (Shampoo, Conditoner, Hair Mask & Hair milk)

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Hi guys did you get your Hands on the Balea pumpkin spices hair products and do you like it?
I was able to buy them at DM and then only used the Hair mask & realized that I‘m Not a Fan of the smell…. Do you guys like the smell and how do you like it beyond the smell? Do you think it’s good?
I kinda regret buying the whole series even though I have only tried the mask yet


r/EuroSkincare • • 10h ago

Routine Help Products for oily dehydrated skin due to hard water

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Hello there,

My skin has been a mess since I moved to an apartment with very hard water a year ago. I've always had oily and sensitive skin, but now it's very dehydrated as well (dry patches, enlarged pores, loss of elasticity, fine lines, etc.). This is only getting worse with time.

My skin doesn't like products with hyaluronic acid so I'm having a hard time finding a good serum/cream or toner (or something) that would hydrate me without being too heavy and causing more blackheads and acne.

For context, I currently use the Purito Bamboo moisturiser and it's the best for my sensitive skin. But it doesn't have enough hydration it seems. I'd like to add one product that could help me in that front.

I also don't have a lot of money for many trials and errors, so I will heavily rely on your recommendations. Could be euro or korean skincare. Please help me!


r/EuroSkincare • • 22h ago

Question Barrier Milk Moisturizer?

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So, I'm based in the Netherlands and I’ve seen some ads around but looks new? Just wondering if anyone has tried this brand called Kirā skin before. They sell a cream that I’m curious about but I’m also picky when it comes to try new stuff (have oily acne prone skin) but the ingredients are similar to my current rotation. (Purito oat ) I just don’t want to buy because it’s pretty >~<

If someone tried it so far can tell me how was it?