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Where are we all buying Tretinoin now?

101 replies

itwasntmetho · 27/10/2024 19:20

Hi

I'm looking for somewhere new to buy Tret online, both places I've used before are now just gaps in the internet. (Tretinoin Shop UK and Tretinoin Youth). I usually pay around £30 with delivery for a small tube.
I'd prefer not to use a subscription service because I only use two to three nights a week for maintenance now I used to use Dermatica but they had very short use by dates so i had no option other than buying at least ten times a year. I've only needed two normal tubes since May of 23 so quite a significant amount less Tret in the bin.

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Chez344 · 16/06/2025 14:02

I’ve managed to get it a lot cheaper than i used to pay and the quality is just as good. The postage is super fast too. If you still need a new link just message me and I’ll share it with you

MontysMum909 · 16/06/2025 18:51

People recommending Skin&me and their discount codes seem not to mention it’s £30 month after the trial period.

Chez344 · 17/06/2025 01:20

I know. I hated having a subscription and so glad I’ve found a much cheaper and faster alternative place to purchase it

GarlicMile · 17/06/2025 02:46

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GarlicMile · 17/06/2025 12:12

My post seems to have been deleted because I shared my good experience with Monderma Confused

Fragmentedbrain · 17/06/2025 14:16

People who buy it in Spain - do you speak good Spanish?

Chez344 · 20/06/2025 22:02

Fragmentedbrain · 17/06/2025 14:16

People who buy it in Spain - do you speak good Spanish?

I tried to buy some abroad and ended up with everything- besides what I actually wanted 🤦🏽‍♀️ so cost me money for nothing as it went in the bin 🤦🏽‍♀️ so now I stick to where I know and I’m never disappointed and it costs a lot less 😂

ThatSparklyAquaSnake · 18/07/2025 11:43

I have been using tretinoinuk.co.uk seems much cheaper than other sites and no shipping fee. The pharmacist in Spain refused to sell it to me out of the blue🙄 There was no issues with them previously🤦🏻‍♀️

Chez344 · 18/07/2025 16:00

ThatSparklyAquaSnake · 18/07/2025 11:43

I have been using tretinoinuk.co.uk seems much cheaper than other sites and no shipping fee. The pharmacist in Spain refused to sell it to me out of the blue🙄 There was no issues with them previously🤦🏻‍♀️

I pay around £37.50 for 3. So £12.50 each. Is it more expensive on there?

ThatSparklyAquaSnake · 18/07/2025 16:05

Chez344 · 18/07/2025 16:00

I pay around £37.50 for 3. So £12.50 each. Is it more expensive on there?

It’s around £15 a tube so slightly more expensive I always seem to get a 10% off code for them. So I assume 3 would be around £40. What I like is you’re not forced into buying multiple tubes. Currently waiting for them to get Tazarotene back it’s brilliant and the cheapest I’ve seen online so far. Who do you use x

Chez344 · 18/07/2025 16:11

ThatSparklyAquaSnake · 18/07/2025 16:05

It’s around £15 a tube so slightly more expensive I always seem to get a 10% off code for them. So I assume 3 would be around £40. What I like is you’re not forced into buying multiple tubes. Currently waiting for them to get Tazarotene back it’s brilliant and the cheapest I’ve seen online so far. Who do you use x

I used someone for a while that’s got relatives abroad and she’s always got taz,Tret and estriol HQ etc in stock so I may stick with them then as it’s always on offer and she’s super reliable and fast. It arrives in only a few days. But I just wanted to check their prices. I didn’t think they’d be any cheaper but just thought I’d check 😂

ThatSparklyAquaSnake · 18/07/2025 16:16

Chez344 · 18/07/2025 16:11

I used someone for a while that’s got relatives abroad and she’s always got taz,Tret and estriol HQ etc in stock so I may stick with them then as it’s always on offer and she’s super reliable and fast. It arrives in only a few days. But I just wanted to check their prices. I didn’t think they’d be any cheaper but just thought I’d check 😂

Oh lucky you! Tret are good as they’re UK based as far as I’m aware and come quickly. But if you can get it of friends and family that’ll always be the best way to go x

Crazyladee · 18/07/2025 16:23

Following with interest. Currently with Dermatica at 0.5% getting lots of compliments about my skin but then I've really stepped up my game in looking after my skin in general. Always on the look out for a cheaper alternative.

ThatSparklyAquaSnake · 18/07/2025 16:33

Crazyladee · 18/07/2025 16:23

Following with interest. Currently with Dermatica at 0.5% getting lots of compliments about my skin but then I've really stepped up my game in looking after my skin in general. Always on the look out for a cheaper alternative.

Always makes you feel better when people notice an improvement in skin, I have never personally used Dermatica, I have always just used Tretinoin / azelaic acid, I’ve even got a few of my boys on it now 🥰. From what I understand dermatica is personalised skincare ?

Chez344 · 18/07/2025 18:50

ThatSparklyAquaSnake · 18/07/2025 16:16

Oh lucky you! Tret are good as they’re UK based as far as I’m aware and come quickly. But if you can get it of friends and family that’ll always be the best way to go x

Yeah I’ve fell lucky! She doesn’t mind helping others get it though if anyone’s ever struggling to get it at a fair price.

catin8oot5 · 18/07/2025 19:41

If you’ve got anyone going to India - my son had a stopover in Delhi and he got me 10 tubes of 0.05 for £2.60 a tube at the airport pharmacy.

before that I was buying from Tretworld

ThatUsernameIsTaken · 18/07/2025 19:43

Dermatica and pause until I finish the tube. 1 tube takes me months to get through

Crazyladee · 19/07/2025 09:40

ThatSparklyAquaSnake · 18/07/2025 16:33

Always makes you feel better when people notice an improvement in skin, I have never personally used Dermatica, I have always just used Tretinoin / azelaic acid, I’ve even got a few of my boys on it now 🥰. From what I understand dermatica is personalised skincare ?

Yes, its subscription based personalised skincare. The dashboard and account is really easy to navigate around and control as you can pause your next subscription really easily. You are prompted and encouraged to upload progress photos and the dermatologist will tweak the formula after seeing your results.
I alternate a tretinoin night with an "Alpha H Liquid Gold" night, and then once a week I will just do an intensive moisture night.
Never had an issue with flaking and peeling as I was advised to do the "sandwich method" so I will moisturise/tretionoin/moisturise.

Their cleanser is really good too and very reasonably priced.

ThatSparklyAquaSnake · 19/07/2025 13:48

Crazyladee · 19/07/2025 09:40

Yes, its subscription based personalised skincare. The dashboard and account is really easy to navigate around and control as you can pause your next subscription really easily. You are prompted and encouraged to upload progress photos and the dermatologist will tweak the formula after seeing your results.
I alternate a tretinoin night with an "Alpha H Liquid Gold" night, and then once a week I will just do an intensive moisture night.
Never had an issue with flaking and peeling as I was advised to do the "sandwich method" so I will moisturise/tretionoin/moisturise.

Their cleanser is really good too and very reasonably priced.

oh that sounds fab, shame I didn’t know about this sooner, I don’t think there’s anything stronger they can give me though unfortunately 🤦🏻‍♀️. Absolutely love Alpha H liquid Gold, the moisturiser they do is brilliant, annoyingly it makes my face look like an oil slick. 😣

Bignanna · 19/07/2025 14:36

Pharmasonline. Is it easy to pay by debit card, or is it some convoluted transfer method. I’m a bit wary of these online sites
a) How can you be sure it’s the real thing?
b) How safe is it to buy it this way?

ThatSparklyAquaSnake · 19/07/2025 14:46

Bignanna · 19/07/2025 14:36

Pharmasonline. Is it easy to pay by debit card, or is it some convoluted transfer method. I’m a bit wary of these online sites
a) How can you be sure it’s the real thing?
b) How safe is it to buy it this way?

I personally always patch test products on my arms before putting anything on my face, much easier to hide if you have an adverse reaction to a new product

I have seen a few sites where they ask you to bank transfer I always steer clear of those

Its hard but I guess you just have to faith and feel confident in the places you buy products (any) from x

MaybeMrs · 11/08/2025 21:46

If you know anyone going to Egypt it’s 50p a tube. I got 3 different strengths x3 for less than a fiver.

TheOliveFinch · 12/08/2025 09:11

@Bignanna I buy from pharmasonline as well , you can pay by credit card or Apple Pay. Their tretinoin is genuine , Tretinoin is a very cheap ingredient to produce , their products come from a pharmacy abroad

Rosesarere · 12/08/2025 09:13

I was getting it from Spain but can now only get 0.5 when I have been using 0.1 for years. I have gone back to dermatica and said I have been using 0.1 so this is what they prescribed in my first tube. I don’t get a tube every month as am combining it with the 0.5 I get from Spain

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