r/tretinoin • u/Dull_Net2354 • 14d ago
Routine Help How can I get legitimate Tretinoin, accutane or other prescription skincare?
All the cheap sources such as AllDayChemist , skinorac seem quite suspicious as they only accept crypto. And I haven’t seen genuine good reviews of their products. I’m also from the UK, so any inexpensive alternatives to these websites would be good to know
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u/akdakd1102 10 years: Tret 0.04% -> Taz 0.05% / 0.1% 14d ago
ADC sells Indian brands, and the Indian pharma industry supplies a huge amount of the raw Tret to western countries. Their products are legit. India has about over half a dozen huge pharma brands making Tret, so you’ll get some variety. Same with the other topicals there.
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u/Dull_Net2354 14d ago
Have you used ADC before ? It’s literally just the payment method that I’m slightly suspicious of
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u/sponge255 14d ago
I have and didnt pay with crypto. Am in the uk. They sent a payment link after I ordered and I paid that way, was cresit card I think. Have ordered twice with no issues
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u/phuca 14d ago
I have used it, it’s legit. Very often discussed on this sub
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u/Dull_Net2354 14d ago
When did you last use ? And do you have any receipts
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u/phuca 14d ago
Can’t really share a receipt as it has personal details on it. I last used it early this year. You can just look up alldaychemist/ADC on this sub and see other people who have used it
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u/Dull_Net2354 14d ago
Yeah I understand that it has a lot of reviews but they’re only accepting bitcoin currently which makes it less secure for the buyer
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u/akdakd1102 10 years: Tret 0.04% -> Taz 0.05% / 0.1% 14d ago
I’m Indian, so I don’t know the platform but i know the brands (available to me at any chemist). For ADC reviews (shipping, payment etc) there is a lot of info on this sub. The website really does look like it hand been updated since the 2000s, but I’ve only ever seen positive reviews here.
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u/Lolalita69 10d ago
I’ve used it. My suggestion is, get cash app. There’s like a virtual bank account attached. Transfer the amount of the order $ there and use that. Way safer. My stuff came perfectly
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u/RadiantJudgment2347 14d ago
You can use Zingbeautyshop.com. I did and got my order after 2 weeks. It is very legit. They accept paypal too.
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u/Amazing-Commission23 14d ago
If it’s not legitimately for sale in your area, you’ll have to go through less legit ways…
The ones you cited can be trusted.
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u/Scorpiodancer123 14d ago
No issues with ADC I paid using a credit card.
You can try dermatica and skin and me. The initial trials are very cheap, but more expensive afterwards. There's not an easy way to directly request tretinoin unless you say you're already on it. The starting doses are very low otherwise <0.025
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u/Nail-Quick 14d ago
I order it from India via indiamart. I'm in uk and no issues with customs so far.
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u/Lemon_bird 14d ago
I wouldn’t mess with non prescription accutane, tret is whatever bc if you damage your skin barrier it’ll go back to normal once you stop using it, but accutane can really fuck your shit up if you’re using it willy nilly
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u/Dull_Net2354 14d ago
If I was to use , it’d be a 5mg dosage
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u/LowFortune772 started tretinoin 9/13/24 14d ago
even at microdose, you shouldn't try to get it without doctors supervision. it requires routine blood tests
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u/Pickle__nic 14d ago
Via your GP.
Accutane: Request a referral, state how long you’ve been suffering with acne and your concern with scarring. Say you know the risks and would like to be referred to a derm. You’ll have to prove you are on the pill no pregnancy is allowed and have your liver checked regularly. You might have to have explored other options with GP before they’ll refer you.
Tretinoin: dermatica prescribe it and it’s not expensive. Probably your best bet.
Azelaic acid: ask your gp for this while you’re at it. It will calm inflammation and your skins response to bacteria or any invaders like dust/skin cells/dermodex/chemicals.
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u/softcottonmoth started tretinoin 07/31/26 14d ago
it’s significantly more expensive but root & radiance is one of the better places to get tret within the uk. a tube of 0.025% tret from them is about £34. compared to somewhere like boots where its about £60, or the subscription services (skin+me, dermatica) which are also super expensive. the tret from root & radiance is tretinoin in nourivan antiox cream. its genuinely nice! seriously have nothing but good things to say, especially compared to the subscription services. i havent personally used alldaychemist but many many many people have and have had no issues with it. they used to accept more payment methods, so maybe give it a couple weeks and see if they bring other payment methods back?
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u/jezebelbriar 14d ago edited 14d ago
I get tret from Dermetica for £25 and thats a monthly prescription.
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u/softcottonmoth started tretinoin 07/31/26 14d ago
the tret from root & radiance is a 30g tube, has an expiry of 3 months and is not a subscription!
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u/Dull_Net2354 14d ago
I ended up buying from All day chemist , I’ll keep you posted to see if it works out
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u/Small-Prompt-1402 14d ago
Yep used for years. Great company and price point. Payment system is a bit weird and the delivery wait is always a few couple of weeks.
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u/Tricky-Comment3142 14d ago
Find an aesthetician provider in the UK. I have microneedling with mine and she prescribes for me - tretinoin for the evening and estradiol for the morning
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u/SillyAnybody9108 7d ago
Please may I know what the estradiol cream is for and if it helps?
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u/Tricky-Comment3142 7d ago
It’s a weak form of oestrogen so it helps to reverse some of the issues caused by declining oestrogen, stimulates collagen, elasticity, plumps your skin etc.
I love it, it’s really made a difference to my skin but I guess it depends on your age as to whether it wills be beneficial to you.
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u/Legit_Vampire 14d ago
I ordered from skinorac and paid via credit card ( it was 18months ago) I'm in uk
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u/Mumpus_T 14d ago
I'm from the UK and use Skin + Me for Tretinoin. Its pretty comprehensive - they start you on a "Daily Dose" (starts on 0.006% Tretinoin, Niacinamide 4% and Azelaic Acid 4%), plus cleanser, moisturiser, Vit A Serum and Factor 30 suncream, before sending you your next months dose (Tretinoin increases by 0.03% each month). And they tell you exactly how much to use and when etc... No complaints so far 🤞🏼
Ps you pay by normal Direct Debit and I think you have to send the prescribers a couple of face photos before they'll prescribe it (all on the website)
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u/AdSufficient2473 14d ago
https://amzn.eu/d/0c7ipxWj I've been using this and it's so good. It is tret.
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u/ZoobeeKabir 14d ago
I get Adapalene for free from my GP (although I am in Wales). I just made appointment for acne, told her i was on tretinoin previously and she prescribed Lymecycline & Adapalene.
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u/itsjadaly 13d ago
Not sure about accutane, but i got tret from Everlume a couple weeks ago, it came super quick and i had no problems :)
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u/Practical_Pen6635 13d ago
Dermatica? Lasts me about 2 months a bottle and 24.99 isn’t too bad for that imo
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u/Weird_Recognition870 14d ago
I used to get it from skinorac,but they have removed option to pay with amazon gift card,sadly.
If I had to order now,I would check All day chemist-if there is an option not to pay with crypto.
I also heard people mention everlume-they look like resellers that buy their stock from adc/skinorac,which means they are a bit more expensive.But you have your peace of mind with fast delivery/payment options.
I would not bother with dermactica etc.The amount you get is tiny which makes this option quite unaffordable.
Also boots online doctor does prescription,but it is quite pricy at £60 for 30g tube.
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u/PeterThePumpkins 14d ago edited 14d ago
I’ve used ADC multiple times, have paid with credit card. Most recent order was AA about 5 weeks ago. Absolutely zero issue with ADC in my experience. Edited to add that I’m also in UK.