The Core
Formula.
A prescription retinoid built for the long term.
Not a quick fix — a skin practice for life.
Requires clinical assessment and prescription approval · Cancel, pause or skip anytime
- Collagen production
- Skin renewal
- Texture refinement
- Long-term skin stability
Takes 5 minutes · Clinician reviews your skin · Prescription sent if approved
Built for how skin
actually changes.
Prescription retinoids don't resurface skin superficially — they restructure how your skin behaves at a cellular level. The Core Formula is a personalized retinoid prescription, titrated to your skin's history, sensitivity, and goals by a licensed medical professional.
Strength is adjusted as your skin responds and builds tolerance. The formula that works at month one isn't the formula you'll be on at month six — and that progression is precisely the point.
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Collagen Production
Retinoids upregulate collagen synthesis at the dermal level, improving firmness and structural integrity over time.
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02
Cellular Turnover
Accelerated cell renewal clears congestion, smooths texture, and reduces the appearance of fine lines progressively.
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03
Barrier Stabilization
The formula is compounded with barrier-supportive ingredients to minimize the sensitivity typically associated with retinoid initiation.
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04
Adaptive Progression
Your clinician adjusts strength and formulation over time as your skin responds — so the formula grows with you.
A long game,
clearly mapped.
Your skin is adapting. Mild dryness or initial sensitivity is normal and expected.
Texture begins to smooth. Cell turnover accelerates. Early clarity improvements appear.
Most patients notice meaningful improvement in texture, tone, and clarity.
Formula strength progresses. Long-term collagen support and skin remodelling compound over months and years.
Prescription-grade actives.
Compounded fresh.
Every Core Formula is prepared fresh per order at a licensed Canadian compounding pharmacy using pharmaceutical-grade ingredients. Concentration and formulation are set by your clinician based on your individual assessment.
The gold-standard prescription retinoid. Clinically proven to increase collagen synthesis, accelerate cell turnover, and improve skin texture over time. Concentration is individually set and titrated by your clinician.
Strengthens the skin barrier, reduces redness, and supports tolerance during retinoid initiation. A key component in minimizing the adjustment period.
Draws and retains moisture within the skin, counteracting the dryness associated with retinoid use and supporting a stable, hydrated barrier throughout treatment.
Exact concentrations are set by your clinician based on your assessment — skin history, current condition, sensitivity, and goals. This is a prescription formula. It cannot be purchased without clinical review and approval.
The Core Formula is built
for most skin types.
It's the foundation of every Laevo treatment plan. Your clinician will confirm suitability and set the right starting strength during your assessment.
Adults with persistent skin concerns — texture, fine lines, congestion, tone — who haven't found results with over-the-counter products. Works well for most skin types, including those new to retinoids.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding. Those with certain skin conditions or medications may require clinician evaluation before starting. Your assessment screens for contraindications automatically.
The Core Formula is the foundation. Add-ons for pigmentation, acne, or barrier support are available and prescribed based on your specific concerns.
Most patients continue the Core Formula indefinitely. The benefits compound over months and years — it becomes a permanent part of your skin practice, not a course of treatment.
Your prescription starts
with an assessment.
A licensed Canadian medical professional reviews your skin and designs your formula. Takes 5 minutes to start.
every 2 months · cancel or pause anytime
The Core Formula is a prescription product. It is dispensed only following assessment and approval by a licensed Canadian medical professional. Laevo is not a pharmacy. All formulas are compounded at a licensed Canadian compounding pharmacy. Individual results vary. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.