32 Little Canadian Beauty Upgrades You’ll Use Before New Year
Think: tiny thrills and daily workhorses from indie Canadian makers—desk-drawer saviors, cozy-night fixes, and “oh wow, that actually helped” formulas. Each pick is small enough to gift (or keep), big enough to earn a spot in the routine.
The Peace Labs Peace Balm — Natural Mint (10 mL)
Pocket calm for subway shoulders and screen-squint temples. A quiet, minty roll-on that de-stresses without perfuming the whole room.
Shop at The Peace Labs
House of T•L Liquid Castile Soap — House Blend (500 mL)
True olive-oil castile: creamy, gentle, and winter-hand friendly. Looks like “quiet luxury” by the sink, behaves like a staple.
Shop at House of T•L
NÜLA Clarifying Peppermint + Tea Tree Shampoo (300 mL)
Built for hat hair and gym days. Crisp peppermint lift, tea tree balance, and zero squeak.
Shop at NÜLA
Evalina Beauty Moisturizing Lip Gloss
Non-sticky, camera-ready shine with vitamin E. The fast way to look put-together on a Zoom face.
Shop at Evalina Beauty
Purana Skincare Eternal Youth (40 mL)
A sleek, do-a-lot serum that declutters routines. Smooths, brightens, and slots under any winter cream without drama.
Shop at Purana
HADAKA BEAUTY 24K Gold Collagen Eye Masks (5 pairs)
Ten-minute under-eye rescue for late nights and early flights. Cooling gel, visible plump, no glitter fallout.
Shop at HADAKA
Ladoni Kind Beauty Vitamin Sea Deep Hydration Serum (30 mL)
Hormone-friendly hydration with a soft glow. Layers cleanly under SPF; plays nice with makeup on cold, dry days.
Shop at Ladoni Kind Beauty
Elle Hall Inc. Single-Use Face Towels (30)
Goodbye, musty washcloth. Hygienic, biodegradable towels that make cleansing feel spa-level and breakout-smart.
Shop at Elle Hall
YOUVA Skincare Rehydrate — Instant Plump Serum (30 mL)
Budget friendly hyaluronic blend that quenches tight, radiator-air skin with zero tack.
Shop at YOUVA
Antibacterial Skin Cleansing Cloth
The Argéniq Skin Cloth does more than clean, it protects, refreshes, and rejuvenates with advanced silver-ion technology and unmatched gentleness.
Shop at Argeniq
Truly Lifestyle Brand Hyaluronic Serum (30 mL)
One-ingredient workhorse with thousands of Canadian reviews. Bounce without baggage—especially good under makeup.
Shop at Truly
RUDDI Skincare 5% Vita C + Ceramides for Sensitive Skin
Gentle serum that combines Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (a stable Vitamin C) with ceramides and beta glucan to brighten, strengthen, and soothe sensitive skin.
Shop at RUDDI
IDC Dermo IDEAL Advanced Repair Serum (30 mL)
Quebec-made clinic energy: silky texture, visible smoothing with a keep-going routine. Great entry to clinical Canadian.
Shop at IDC Dermo
LASÈVE Ecological set Shampoo & Conditioner Refills
Low-waste haircare that actually feels luxe. Keep showers stocked without the plastic guilt.
Shop at LASÈVE
SiSi Georgian Bay Argan Rosehip Face Serum (30 mL)
Small-batch softness for skin that hates wind. A gentle seal-in step for bedtime.
Shop at SiSi Georgian Bay
The Original Co. The Everyday for Everybody Duo
Low-lather, high-comfort body wash and body butter for winter. Cleans without squeak; looks chic in your bathroom.
Shop at The Original Co.
COMPLETE ELIXIR Age-regressing Super Hydrating Serum
Experience lasting hydration with Oasis as it penetrates every layer of your skin, leaving it plump, smooth, and revitalized.
Shop at COMPLETE ELIXIR
FirstBase Skincare Clean Slate Organic Cleanser
Certified COSMOS ORGANIC Clean Slate Cleanser, a gentle yet effective gel formula designed to cleanse, nourish, and reset your skin without stripping it dry.
Shop at FirstBase
Green Room Tuff Stuff Tinted Covering Cream — Natural Zinc (30 mL)
Mineral tint that behaves like skin. A Canadian cult classic for year-round SPF.
Shop at Green Room
Everyday Chemist The Lip Grease Kit
Transform dry, dull lips into a plump, pillowy pout. Each jar packed with skincare-grade actives like Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C, and L22™ to cushion, repair, and protect.
Shop at Everyday Chemist
PIPER LILY™ Emerald Renewal Elixir 15 ml
A blend of 50+ highly concentrated actives, this transformative elixir deeply hydrates, rejuvenates, and refines skin texture. An 11-in-1 formula.
Shop at PIPER LILY
Smith Farms Skincare Inc. Marshmallow Face Cream
Cushiony, Canadian-winter classic from a family brand. Softens without the slick.
Shop at Smith Farms
HONEYDEW LABS The Glow-On-The Go
A gentle, skin-balancing mist that purifies, soothes, and refreshes.
Shop at HONEYDEW LABS
My Petite Coco Baby Butter
Soothe and protect your baby’s delicate skin with our ultra-gentle, physician mom–formulated Baby Balm.
Shop at My Petite Coco
Weirli Mini Soap Square Discover Set
A divine experience in four mini squares. Dip a toe into the collection with Weirli Discover Set.
Shop at Weirli
Céla by Céline Essential Balm
A Canadian spa staple: glossy, protective balm for lips, elbows, shins, and wind-kissed cheeks.
Shop at Céla
WILD GRACE Botanical Cleansing Oil (50 mL)
Rose-and-calendula maceration makes makeup removal feel like a ritual—no tightness, just soft.
Shop at WILD GRACE
Harvest Moon Mist
Infused with Cornflower and Blueberry extracts, it revitalizes and smooths the skin, while Hyaluronic acid and Aloe Vera provide deep moisturization and instant relief.
Shop at Harvest Moon Beauty
I’m Hair for You Always Satin Heatless Curl Set
Overnight wave maker that’s kinder to brittle, dry-air hair than a hot tool.
Shop at I’m Hair for You Always
Mushroom Envy Organic Face Food, Rose Geranium
Face Food is a nutrient-dense powerhouse that nourishes, hydrates, and rejuvenates all skin types without leaving a greasy feel.
Shop at Mushroom Envy
The Eco Alchemist Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Facial Oil
A luxurious yet lightweight bio-retinol facial oil harnessing the power of bakuchiol, a potent molecule derived from the seeds of the babchi plant.
Shop at The Eco Alchemist
8 Faces Boundless Solid Oil
A one-tin wonder for cuticles, lips, and flight skin. Melts on contact; works everywhere.
Shop at 8 Faces
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