Living in Canada, the frequent changing of the seasons puts our skin through a lot—but it’s nothing Canadian skincare brands can’t handle.
From parched winter skin to the stickiness and irritation that summer brings, these local labels know how to best address our skin concerns. Ahead, find just a few of our favourite Canadian skincare brands, including Skinfix, Omy Laboratoires, Paume and more.
Plus, check out our roundups of Canada’s best hair and makeupofferings while you’re at it.
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Ember Wellness
Shaking up the “solid beauty” category with its zero-waste formulations, Ember Wellness offers everything from sculpting highlighting bars to smoothing serum bars. Beyond solid skincare, there’s also a must-try selection of facial oils, facial mists and skincare tools to choose from, too. The best part? It’s all made here in Canada using sustainably sourced ingredients.
Skinfix
As seen on your favourite influencer’s skincare shelf, Skinfix is the Canadian-born brand making innovative skin barrier solutions that encourage “healthy skin for all humans.” Whether your skin suffers from severe dryness (try the Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream), redness and irritation (try the Dermatitis Relief Balm) or stubborn acne (try the Adaponoid Gel), there’s something here for every skin type and concern.
Nala
Co-founded by a powerhouse mother-daughter duo after losing a loved one to cancer, Nala seeks to shift the way we perceive self-care by offering top-quality skincare products without the negative side effects. The brand’s bestseller? The Natural Deodorant, which is available in three subtle scents each made with organic essential oils.
Blume
Hailing from the West Coast, Blume was launched in 2018 by sisters Taran and Bunny Ghatrora, who grew up struggling to treat their sensitive and acne-prone skin. No matter your skincare goals, the brand’s convenient bundles eliminate the hassle of shopping around and googling ingredient compatibility. With everything you need included in these curated kits, it’s skincare made simple.
Omy Laboratoires
For a personalized skincare experience, consider adding Omy Laboratoires to your skincare regimen. After analyzing your skin with a five-minute quiz online, this Quebecois label’s Skin AI technology can recommend personalized products like Day and Night Creams with ingredients fully tailored to meet your skin’s needs. Considering everything from fragrance preferences to skin texture, the result is a selection of products that are uniquely yours.
Sahajan
Rooted in ancient Ayurvedic science, Sahajan’s product portfolio includes clean, clinically proven skin treats that don’t disappoint. From the best-selling Golden Glow Eye Balm to the luxurious Nourish Crème Riche, each product is proudly made in Canada with formulas that fuse the best of Ayurvedic practices with modern dermatology.
Paume
Meet Paume, the luxury skincare label that’s all about hands. French for “palm,” the brand is built on three core principles: reassurance, indulgence and sustainability. With all sorts of nourishing products, from Overnight Gloves to Nail and Cuticle Creams, your skin is in good hands with this Canadian company.
Apprenti
Need to refresh your skincare routine below the neck? Shop Apprenti, the therapeutic body care line made in Montreal. Across oils, butters, lotions and more, each product has been mindfully formulated with natural ingredients handpicked to unite our bodies with the natural world.
Graydon Skincare
Made with ingredients sourced all across the country, from British Columbia to Prince Edward Island, Graydon Skincare’s high-performance products are bursting with homegrown touches, like blueberry seed oil, oat oil and maple sap water. With an ethos “of age-positivity, transparency, sustainability and, of course, efficacy,” this brand aims to facilitate skin positivity at every age and phase of life.
Ghlee
After coping with severely dry lips during many cold, Canadian winters, Varun Sharma co-founded Ghlee with his sister, Arati. Inspired by the family’s South Asian heritage, the brand is centred around the hero ghee ingredient, which is paired with other moisturizing components like shea butter and vitamin E to enhance its efficacy. From the signature lip balm to the all-new Muscle Recovery Balm, nutrient-rich ghee fuels every product.
Regimen Lab
Regimen Lab is reallyinto the science of skincare. Each of the Toronto brand’s products are rigorously developed, tested and considered—from the efficacy of the ingredients, to the texture, to the way formulas absorb and layer with others—and supported with peer-reviewed research; the team is also always looking for new ways to innovate and improve current formulas too. Consumers can take the brand’s skincare quiz to help build their routine, featuring potent products meant to target specific routines—the Wave Serum, for example, is full of humectants and is all about intense hydration, while the Level Serum targets hyperpigmentation and uneven texture.
Radford
Created by Canadian celebrity makeup artist and aesthetician Victoria Radford, Radford is a skincare label that aims to help simplify your routine with high quality formulas. The brand’s minimalist package gets straight to the point, labelling products with words like “Clean,” “Eye,” and “Tint,” so you knowexactlywhat each bottle is for with no frills to figure out.
Province Apothecary
Canadian Julie Clark started her plant-forward line, Province Apothecary, because she was tired of eczema and severe allergies wreaking havoc on her skin. Today, the brand creates an array of products using certified organic ingredients from across the country that are suitable for even the most sensitive of skin types. You’ll also want to check out its skincare tools, including a facial dry brush and a reusable silicone face and eye mask set.
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