Prohibited 

Restricted 

Allowed 

• Any cosmetic products or tools that require a prescription  

•  Any products that require a medical professional's supervision or direction 

• Any cosmetic products that do not comply with the Food and Drugs Act, the Cosmetic Regulations, and the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act. 

• Cosmetics containing prohibited or restricted substances, ingredients, and/or drugs  

• Adulterated or tampered cosmetics  

• Unsafe cosmetics (e.g. skin bleaching products)  

• “Rinse-off” cosmetics that do not comply with the Microbeads in Toiletries Regulations  

• Cosmetics not packaged, labeled, or intended for retail sale in the Canada (e.g. cosmetic testers, imported cosmetics that do not comply with Canadian law)  

• Cosmetics not in original retail packaging, that are opened or used

• Cosmetic samples, and other products not intended for retail sale are prohibited. Full sized products that are packaged with related, properly packaged and labeled, samples are allowed.  

• Certain accessories for cosmetic products and tools that can be used for both prescription/professional products and at home products that the general accessories themselves do not require prescriptions or usage by a professional are allowed. (e.g. Bottles, applicators, device cleaners)  

• Cosmetics that are drugs or medical devices must also adhere to our Drugs & Medical Devices policies. (e.g. sunscreen, dandruff shampoo, medicated lip balm, antiperspirant, teeth whitening devices, etc.) 

• Cosmetics and tools that are salon/professional quality but intended for both salon and home use.