Top Canadian Beauty Essentials for Your Next Cottage Getaway

Sustainable skincare and cottage trips go hand-in-hand. Discover the top Canadian beauty essentials to pack for your next weekend escape.

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Nothing says summer like a weekend by the lake and if you're escaping to the cottage, your beauty routine should be as low-impact as your footprint. From shampoo bars to solid skincare and compostable accessories, these Canadian brands are making it easy to stay fresh, fabulous, and eco-conscious while off the grid.

All products featured are from the Shop Canadian Beauty Directory and proudly support sustainable practices, woman-led innovation, and indie Canadian craftsmanship.

Luna Nectar – Mars Sand Volumizing Dry Shampoo

No shower? No problem. Luna Nectar’s Mars Sand Dry Shampoo adds volume and refreshes hair with adaptogens and natural clays, no aerosols, no waste. 

Elate Cosmetics – Essential Mascara & Bamboo Compacts

Elate's chic bamboo-packaged mascara and refillable makeup are ideal for light travel. Their essential mascara gives definition without waste, and their palettes are endlessly refillable.

Tease – Wellness Tea & On-the-Go Elixirs

A cozy cup is just a sachet away. Tease's adaptogenic teas and wellness blends are perfect for sipping dockside, whether you’re winding down or energizing up.

Smith Farms – Gentle Skincare, Naturally

Their Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser it’s a soothing cleanser that’s perfect for sensitive skin and ideal for removing the grime of a day outdoors, made with nourishing oils and botanical extracts and their Bamboo Facial Pad & Container: A low-waste solution to replace disposable cotton rounds. Comes with a convenient bamboo container to keep your reusable pads tidy while you travel.

Good Juju – Plastic-Free Body & Hair Care Bundles

Good Juju offers bundle sets that are ideal for travel, featuring shampoo bars, conditioner bars, and body care, all in sustainable, plastic-free packaging.

Stark Skincare – Summer Essentials Bundle

Curated with the great outdoors in mind, Stark’s Summer Essentials bundle is a must-have for glowing, protected skin from brunch to bonfire.

LOVEFRESH – Everyday Bar Soap

A simple classic done right. LOVEFRESH’s Everyday Bar Soap is handcrafted with nourishing ingredients and comes in a variety of scents, ideal for lakeside showers and gentle on skin.

Guests on Earth – Elevated Everyday Cleaning

Guests on Earth offers beautifully designed, sustainable cleaning products that bring intention and elegance to daily rituals, perfect for maintaining freshness and calm in cottage spaces. Their refillable, biodegradable formulas and thoughtful packaging make them a standout in eco-conscious home care.

Whether you’re spending a weekend in Muskoka or heading to the cabin on the coast, these products make it easy to bring your values with you. Low waste, high performance, and beautifully Canadian.

Discover more clean, travel-ready Canadian beauty brands at shopcanadianbeauty.ca/directory