Shop the Subtle Enhancement’s Team Skincare Picks
Your skincare journey doesn’t need to be lonely! Check out these skincare picks from medical esthetics experts
Nurse Hilary’s favourites
A lightweight mineral sunscreen with tinted color coverage immediately evens skin tone for a flawless look. This hydrating, antioxidant-rich all-mineral formula is powered by patented EnviroScreen® Technology - which means comprehensive defense against UVA/UVB, Blue Light, Pollution, and Infrared radiation, combined with advanced antioxidants and nourishing, hydrating ingredients for long-term skin health.
FLEX features innovative, iron oxide pigments that bloom in your fingertips to deliver tone-adapting buildable color coverage with a demi-matte finish.
A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced is a potent corrective cream treatment that helps reverse visible signs of aging impacted by collagen decline and glycation, including wrinkles, laxity, and dullness.
This next-generation anti-aging cream is formulated with 18% concentrated Proxylane (+20% more active than previous A.G.E. Interrupter), 4.25% Wild Fruit Flavonoid blend (+12.5% more active), and new ingredients such as 0.1% Glycyrrhetinic Acid. This advanced technology is clinically shown to reduce the look of five types of wrinkles (forehead wrinkles, glabellar line, crow’s feet, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines), restore the skin's firmness & elasticity, and enhance skin's radiance.
A smoothing lightweight moisturizer with gel-cream texture ideal for blemish-prone skin.
Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment is a lightweight moisturizer that helps soothe and correct out-of-balance skin to improve brightness, texture, and clarity. It is suitable for all skin types and our best face moisturizer for oily skin and acne-prone skin. An oil-free moisturizer, it is formulated with 3% azelaic acid, 2% alpha arbutin, and 5.75% phyto botanical blend to target key factors of surface imperfections and dull skin. This non comedogenic moisturizer and skin brightening treatment visibly relieves redness due to dryness and reduces excess oil. The formula smooths skin and minimizes the appearance of pores for enhanced clarity and brighter looking skin.
An anti-wrinkle eye cream to fight the appearance of crow’s feet, dark circles, and puffiness.
Skin around the eye is the thinnest, and the visible signs of intrinsic aging, caused by internal factors such as hormonal shifts and metabolic slow down, can be most evident in this delicate area. Glycation, a major factor of intrinsic aging, occurs when excess sugar molecules bind to collagen and elastin eventually leading to Advanced Glycation End-products (A.G.E.).
A.G.E. Eye Complex is an anti-wrinkle eye cream specifically formulated to help prevent and correct visible signs of glycation around the eyes. An ideal eye cream for dark circles, it is also formulated with optical diffusers that instantly improve radiance of tired, dull eyes.
A daytime vitamin C serum that delivers advanced environmental protection and improves the appearance of lines and wrinkles, loss of firmness, and brightens skin's complexion.
SkinCeuticals research shows that specific combinations of antioxidants, when effectively formulated, perform synergistically to provide results superior to each single antioxidant formulation.
Published in 8 peer-reviewed scientific journals, C E Ferulic is a vitamin C serum formulated under the Duke Antioxidant patent. The Duke Antioxidant patent describes effective delivery of vitamin C to skin. In order for a vitamin C serum to be effective it must be formulated with pure l-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) at an acidic pH within the 2.0-3.5 pH range and have a concentration between 10-20%. SkinCeuticals is the only brand to formulate antioxidants according to these parameters.
Pore-refining gel cleanses, exfoliates, and soothes normal, combination, or oily skin.
Surface debris such as oil and sweat, pollution, makeup residue, and dead skin cells can clog pores, leading to a dull, uneven skin tone and rough skin texture. Proper daily cleansing and exfoliation can effectively remove dead skin cell buildup and clarify skin tone.
Designed for normal to oily skin, Simply Clean is a potent gel cleanser proven to stimulate enzymatic exfoliation while gently foaming to remove impurities that can lead to clogged pores.
Nurse Arlena’s favourites
A lightweight mineral sunscreen with tinted color coverage immediately evens skin tone for a flawless look. This hydrating, antioxidant-rich all-mineral formula is powered by patented EnviroScreen® Technology - which means comprehensive defense against UVA/UVB, Blue Light, Pollution, and Infrared radiation, combined with advanced antioxidants and nourishing, hydrating ingredients for long-term skin health.
FLEX features innovative, iron oxide pigments that bloom in your fingertips to deliver tone-adapting buildable color coverage with a demi-matte finish.
Skin renewal is now a seamless experience with Metacell Renewal B3. A comprehensive daily lotion formulated with niaciamide skin benefits to improve the appearance of early signs of aging
Vitamin B3 benefits are limitless, especially when used to help with the skin renewal process. A face lotion to improve visible signs of aging, Metacell Renewal B3 utilizes a patent-pending aqueous emulsion to deliver a high concentration of 5% niacinamide (vitamin B3) combined with a firming tripeptide concentrate, and 15% pure glycerin to address early signs of photoaging. Although the signs of photoaging appear at different intensities according to skin biology, lifestyle, geography, sun protection behavior, and skincare regimen, they have a multiplicative effect, creating a prematurely-aged skin appearance. This extensive daily face lotion visibly improves these early signs of photoaging by increasing cell turnover to resurface skin, help reclarify and even skin tone, and improve the appearance of wrinkles and surface elasticity
Anti-aging treatment to refill cellular lipids.
Lipids are natural compounds found in skin. While there are many kinds of lipids, ceramides, natural cholesterol, and fatty acids are the predominant forms. With age, lipid production declines, impacting barrier function and natural self-repair. As a consequence, accelerated visible signs of aging appear such as skin roughness, uncomfortable tightness, dullness, and loss of facial fullness.
The first anti-aging cream with a 2:4:2 cholesterol-dominant ratio formulation of maximized concentration of pure lipids. Anti-aging treatment refills cellular lipids to help support the skin's natural self-repair and nourishment
Pore-refining gel cleanses, exfoliates, and soothes normal, combination, or oily skin.
Surface debris such as oil and sweat, pollution, makeup residue, and dead skin cells can clog pores, leading to a dull, uneven skin tone and rough skin texture. Proper daily cleansing and exfoliation can effectively remove dead skin cell buildup and clarify skin tone.
Designed for normal to oily skin, Simply Clean is a potent gel cleanser proven to stimulate enzymatic exfoliation while gently foaming to remove impurities that can lead to clogged pores.
NURSE CLAUDIA’S FAVOURITES
P-TIOX is a needle-free anti-wrinkle peptide serum proven and tested more powerful than peptide-based formulas alone to maximize anti-aging correction. P-TIOX is formulated with an advanced peptide complex, featuring amplified Argireline, and enhanced with Niacinamide, PHA & Laminaria Extract to visibly reduce 9 types of expression wrinkles, refine texture & pores, and reveal glass skin radiance. This innovative treatment can be used as a needle-free at-home solution for those not ready for injections or as an ideal complement to injections to maximize wrinkle correction in all facial areas, while improving overall skin quality.
Retinol cream is used to help improve the visible signs of aging. This retinol cream is recommended for first-time retinol users. Taken as a night cream, this potent treatment features 0.3% pure retinol enhanced with the latest stabilization and delivery technologies to ensure a steady, even release. Designed with soothing bisabolol to minimize irritation and specially packaged to preserve its potency, this retinol pro-aging cream helps improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, blemishes, and pores by accelerating cellular turnover on facial skin. Retinol 0.3 is ideal for continued use or for conditioning skin as a prerequisite to SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5.
A daytime vitamin c antioxidant face serum that delivers environmental protection against environmental aggressors cabins dry skin and diminishes the look of fine lines and uneven skin tone.
This patented formula offers protection from environmental aggressors causing dry skin due to a synergistic combination featuring 2% Phloretin, 10% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic Acid), and 0.5% Ferulic Acid. This protective face serum also improves the appearance of uneven skin tone.
Phloretin CF is formulated under the Duke Antioxidant patent which ensures effective delivery of vitamin C to skin. In order for a vitamin C serum to be effective it must be formulated with pure L-ascorbic Acid (vitamin C) at an acidic pH within the 2.0-3.5 pH range and have a concentration between 10-20%. SkinCeuticals is the only brand to formulate antioxidants according to these parameters.
medical esthetician darby’s favourites
All-natural, fragrance-free hale derma pre & post-care spray cleans patients’ skin and prevents dehydration before treatment. Following treatment, it moisturizes, promotes healing and reduces the risk of infection and breakouts.
When produced outside the body HOCl is an electrolyzed solution that inactivates pathogens. HOCl is a natural part of our internal defense system, produced by white blood cells.
Be kind to your skin with LHA Cleanser Gel. This face wash exfoliates pores while smoothing and brightening skin.
For the best cleanser for acne prone skin, look no further than LHA Cleanser. This cleanser is a targeted exfoliating cleanser featuring a conditioning surfactant and a 12% concentration of powerful ingredients combining lipo-hydroxy acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, glycerin, and sorbitol to remove excess oils and makeup, while decongesting pores and brightening skin.
An oil-free face serum that reduces the formation of adult acne, and improves visible signs of aging.
This powerful, targeted anti-aging serum addresses adult acne and signs of aging with a one-of-a-kind technology of Dioic Acid, Salicylic Acid, LHA, Glycolic Acid, and Citric Acid to fight the formation of acne and reduce excess sebum production as it helps improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and rough surface texture that can lead to an aged appearance.
A daily dark spot corrector which targets visible skin discoloration for brighter, more even-looking skin.
Everyday elements—including UV exposure, prescription drugs, and some professional treatments—can trigger production of melanin in the skin’s lowest epidermal layers. This excess melanin rises to the surface of the skin, causing visible skin discoloration. Discoloration can manifest in a range of ways, including post-acne marks and stubborn brown patches on the cheekbones, forehead, and upper lip.
Discoloration Defense is the latest-generation dark spot corrector, using a combination of potent and proven anti-discoloration ingredients—including new tranexamic acid—to address key types of skin discoloration.
Anti-aging treatment to refill cellular lipids.
Lipids are natural compounds found in skin. While there are many kinds of lipids, ceramides, natural cholesterol, and fatty acids are the predominant forms. With age, lipid production declines, impacting barrier function and natural self-repair. As a consequence, accelerated visible signs of aging appear such as skin roughness, uncomfortable tightness, dullness, and loss of facial fullness.
The first anti-aging cream with a 2:4:2 cholesterol-dominant ratio formulation of maximized concentration of pure lipids. Anti-aging treatment refills cellular lipids to help support the skin's natural self-repair and nourishment
coordinator Isabella’s Favourites
All-natural, fragrance-free hale derma pre & post-care spray cleans patients’ skin and prevents dehydration before treatment. Following treatment, it moisturizes, promotes healing and reduces the risk of infection and breakouts.
When produced outside the body HOCl is an electrolyzed solution that inactivates pathogens. HOCl is a natural part of our internal defense system, produced by white blood cells.
Anti-aging treatment to refill cellular lipids.
Lipids are natural compounds found in skin. While there are many kinds of lipids, ceramides, natural cholesterol, and fatty acids are the predominant forms. With age, lipid production declines, impacting barrier function and natural self-repair. As a consequence, accelerated visible signs of aging appear such as skin roughness, uncomfortable tightness, dullness, and loss of facial fullness.
The first anti-aging cream with a 2:4:2 cholesterol-dominant ratio formulation of maximized concentration of pure lipids. Anti-aging treatment refills cellular lipids to help support the skin's natural self-repair and nourishment
Vitamin C serum for oily and blemish-prone skin.
The measure of an antioxidant is not only its superior environmental protection, but its visible results. Silymarin CF clinical studies show a reduction in oiliness, refined skin texture, and an improvement in fine lines, and overall appearance.
Pore-refining gel cleanses, exfoliates, and soothes normal, combination, or oily skin.
Surface debris such as oil and sweat, pollution, makeup residue, and dead skin cells can clog pores, leading to a dull, uneven skin tone and rough skin texture. Proper daily cleansing and exfoliation can effectively remove dead skin cell buildup and clarify skin tone.
Designed for normal to oily skin, Simply Clean is a potent gel cleanser proven to stimulate enzymatic exfoliation while gently foaming to remove impurities that can lead to clogged pores.
Coordinator jacky’s Favourites
A lightweight mineral sunscreen with tinted color coverage immediately evens skin tone for a flawless look. This hydrating, antioxidant-rich all-mineral formula is powered by patented EnviroScreen® Technology - which means comprehensive defense against UVA/UVB, Blue Light, Pollution, and Infrared radiation, combined with advanced antioxidants and nourishing, hydrating ingredients for long-term skin health.
FLEX features innovative, iron oxide pigments that bloom in your fingertips to deliver tone-adapting buildable color coverage with a demi-matte finish.
Retinol cream is used to help improve the visible signs of aging. This retinol cream is recommended for first-time retinol users. Taken as a night cream, this potent treatment features 0.3% pure retinol enhanced with the latest stabilization and delivery technologies to ensure a steady, even release. Designed with soothing bisabolol to minimize irritation and specially packaged to preserve its potency, this retinol pro-aging cream helps improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, blemishes, and pores by accelerating cellular turnover on facial skin. Retinol 0.3 is ideal for continued use or for conditioning skin as a prerequisite to SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5.
Be kind to your skin with LHA Cleanser Gel. This face wash exfoliates pores while smoothing and brightening skin.
For the best cleanser for acne prone skin, look no further than LHA Cleanser. This cleanser is a targeted exfoliating cleanser featuring a conditioning surfactant and a 12% concentration of powerful ingredients combining lipo-hydroxy acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, glycerin, and sorbitol to remove excess oils and makeup, while decongesting pores and brightening skin.
A daytime vitamin c antioxidant face serum that delivers environmental protection against environmental aggressors cabins dry skin and diminishes the look of fine lines and uneven skin tone.
This patented formula offers protection from environmental aggressors causing dry skin due to a synergistic combination featuring 2% Phloretin, 10% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic Acid), and 0.5% Ferulic Acid. This protective face serum also improves the appearance of uneven skin tone.
Phloretin CF is formulated under the Duke Antioxidant patent which ensures effective delivery of vitamin C to skin. In order for a vitamin C serum to be effective it must be formulated with pure L-ascorbic Acid (vitamin C) at an acidic pH within the 2.0-3.5 pH range and have a concentration between 10-20%. SkinCeuticals is the only brand to formulate antioxidants according to these parameters.
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We offer skin health consults with our healthcare staff at our Toronto and Whitby locations. Subtle Enhancements is your one-stop shop for the skin of your dreams from the inside out!
Powered by EnviroScreen® Technology, this all-mineral powder sunscreen provides complete protection in one easy to apply and reapply, on-the-go brush. Wear this powder alone or over makeup for daily SPF 50 protection. Plus, it's water- and sweat-resistant up to 80 minutes and goes beyond UV with blue light (HEV), pollution, and infrared defense against premature signs of aging and skin damage.
Infused with hyaluronic acid to restore and reinforce moisture in the skin and a powerful blend of antioxidants that provides defense against pollution and free radical formation, skin is not only protected but nourished with every application.
This non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, zinc and iron oxide formula has been dermatologist tested and recommended as safe for use on sensitive skin.