By Canadians, for Canadians. Spend your money wisely.
Canadian cosmetics brands tend to be focused on the cruelty-free aspects of cosmetics manufacture. You’ll find socially-aware brands with natural ingredients and vegan options.
Name: Cheeky Cosmetics
Products: Makeup
Manufactured In: Okanagan Valley, BC
Where to Buy: Online and select stockists
Website: cheekycosmetics.com
Canadian Owned: Yes
Cheeky Cosmetics hand-makes a wide variety of cosmetics using only all-natural minerals and organic ingredients.… Read more
Name: Aqua+ Skincare
Products: Skincare and beauty
Manufactured In: Calgary, Alberta
Where to Buy: Company website, Amazon.com and worldwide
Website: aquaskincare.ca
Canadian Owned: Yes
Aqua+ Skincare is a Canadian cosmetic company specializing in health and skin care products.… Read more
Name: Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics
Products: Lipstick, lipgloss, brow products and contour palettes
Manufactured In: Toronto, Ontario
Where to Buy: Company website
Website: cheekbonebeauty.ca
Canadian Owned: Yes
Cheekbone has created a line of cosmetics that are not animal-tested, mostly vegan and are paraben free.… Read more
Name: Pure Anada
Products: Cosmetics, personal care
Manufactured In: Morden, Manitoba
Where to Buy: Online and various retailers
Website: pureanada.ca
Canadian Owned: Yes
Pure Anada is ethically-sourced, made in Canada, free of the “dirty dozen” ingredients found in most mainstream cosmetics, free from common allergens, and cruelty-free.… Read more
Name: Marc Anthony Cosmetics
Products: Wide variety of cosmetics
Manufactured In: London, Ontario
Where to Buy: Retailers across Canada
Website: marcanthony.com
Canadian Owned: Yes
Started by celebrity hairstylist Marc Anthony, the company has since become an international giant.… Read more
Name: Cake Beauty Inc.
Products: Cosmetics
Manufactured In: Canada and the UK
Where to Buy: Shoppers Drug Mart, online, other stores
Website: Cakebeauty.com
Canadian Owned: Yes
Recently purchased by Canadian cosmetics giant Marc Anthony, Cake Beauty makes vegan products that are never tested on animals.… Read more
Name: Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
Products: Bath, body and hair care products
Manufactured In: Etobicoke, Ontario and Vancouver, BC
Where to Buy: At Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Stores
Name: East Coast Glow
Products: Cosmetics and personal care products made from iceberg water
Manufactured in: Bonavista, Newfoundland
Where to buy: At their company website or their store in Bonavista
Website: eastcoastglownl.com… Read more