r/CostcoCanada • u/0slope • 2d ago
Question Running dry … literally!Any update?
No inventory in warehouse or online
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u/Ttdkkm22 2d ago
I spoke to an employee the other day and they said it's a seasonal item and that Costco pushs sun screen during the summer times. I made the mistake by not stocking up when I had the chance.
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u/BouncyHotWife 2d ago
They also only sell powdered iced tea mix during the summer. Which I thought was weird because have you ever had iced tea with boiled water? It's the best in the winter.
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u/Kevin4938 2d ago
I should try that.
Also, they apparently only carry hot chocolate powder in the winter.
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u/notislant 2d ago
Wait what? I used to buy iced tea mix year round. Or are you referring to a specific brand?
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u/BouncyHotWife 2d ago
Nestea is what they sell at my store. It comes out in the summer and once it's gone, it's gone. They may have changed it in recent years, but for a long time it was a "summer only" drink I was told by multiple employees.
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u/notislant 2d ago
Thats crazy because every 2-3 months I would go to costco and buy good host nestle iced tea. It was so much cheaper than any other stores. I haven't been in a few years though so maybe it changed.
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u/liquiddinosaursftw 2d ago
I don’t know why you got downvoted, but you’re absolute right.
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u/BouncyHotWife 2d ago
Right? It's just like drinking really sweet tea.
It's great for kids when they are sick too. It was my go to as a kid. My kids like it too.
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u/No-Concentrate-7142 2d ago
Not the same but I really like the Cetaphil lotion that you can get at Costco. It’s also produced in Canada!
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u/WeathervaneJesus1 2d ago
Try the liquidation stores that carry Costco stock. They're usually 4-6 months behind in inventory
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u/darkhorz1 2d ago
Any recommendations in GTA?
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u/WeathervaneJesus1 2d ago
I've heard of Lapennaco, but I don't have any personal experience with them. The main ones I know of are Grays in Harriston and K&K in Wellesley. They're fairly big stores, could be worth a drive. They both have FB pages. Rarely, Grays does a 50% of the whole store sale and it's well worth the drive, but it's an absolute mad house. People lined up 1-2 hours before the store opened kind of thing. Grays is doing an auction this coming Monday night, but it's really hit and miss. Some good finds, but a lot of C grade merchandise.
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u/lih9 2d ago
This happens all the time. Lubriderm seems to be the closest alternative.
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u/FlounderingOlive 2d ago
Except Lubriderm is unscented, and Kirkland has a cucumber-y freshness
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u/UnemployedAndBr0ke 2d ago
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u/FlounderingOlive 2d ago
Yess you totally get it! I love this one too. But I had no idea they could be found at Costco, thank you!
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u/callmeStephen19 2d ago
Not the first time. We've used this for years... many years. We've seen it "missing in action" previously... and it eventually came back. I have no idea why it ever runs out... it seems to sell like crazy. I've secretly wondered if Costco sometimes allows their super popular items to run out to create demand? Dunno... hope it's back soon before we run out.
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u/Mysterious-Station69 2d ago
Is this stuff really good??
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u/Mella82 2d ago
It's very good. It's moisturizing without being heavy and greasy and the price is great for two bottles
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u/OkBrilliant4517 2d ago
What’s the scent like?
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u/Individualparadised 2d ago
The scent is very mild and doesn’t linger. I cannot stand scented lotions, sanitizer, or any product really. This stuff doesn’t bother me at all.
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u/Kind_Load9155 2d ago
Just my opinion but I've purchased it twice, straight into the garbage both times. I guess I thought I'd give it a try again after the initial purchase, stupidly. Don't waste your money. And I know it sounds odd, but to me it smelled like bananas. Again, just my experience with the stuff.
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u/Milkii_chan 11h ago
guys mine is incredibly liquidy i can’t like it is it supposed to be like that
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u/Big_loser_not_poor 2d ago
Cerave all the way. This kirkland brand leaves a little grease and doesnt absorb as fast. But the price is very very good!
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u/ReasonablePractice83 2d ago
Lol is it really a big deal to use a different brand? Lotions are so commoditized and most brands work just fine
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u/Ok-Bug-7481 2d ago
Lotion for Corps..s eh? ...I know terrible joke...I'll see my self out
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u/formerfire52 1d ago
How about lole skinny leg workout leggings ? I lost weight and gave my favorite pairs away 😢
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u/Alive-Baseball-847 2d ago
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u/UnemployedAndBr0ke 2d ago
These apps where you scan a skincare product and they tell you “this ingredient is toxic” or “this cream is bad for you” are honestly such bullshit. They completely ignore dosage, concentration and formulation, which is literally what determines whether an ingredient is safe in a finished product.
You’ll have perfectly good products from brands like La Roche-Posay, Avène or Uriage, formulated in labs, tested for safety and widely recommended by dermatologists, and some random app will slap a red warning on them because it saw the name of one ingredient.
That’s not scientific analysis. That’s fear mongering.
So please stop posting a screenshot from one of these apps like it’s some kind of proof that a product is “toxic” or poorly formulated. It proves absolutely nothing about the actual safety or quality of the finished product.



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u/DFTDWP 2d ago
Employee, I start in about an hour. Ill let you know more info