8 Canadian Clean Beauty Brands You Should Keep Your Eye On

In the Canadian beauty scene, renowned brands such as MAC Cosmetics, The Ordinary, and Nudestix stand out. However, for those seeking safer ingredients and non-toxic solutions, options can feel limited. Luckily, the 9th Clean Beauty Awards is an avenue to explore cleaner alternatives, with eight top Canadian brands participating, each showcasing confidence in their formulations and product efficacy.

For those seeking products aligned with their preferences and needs, the Awards program provides a curated selection of clean choices to explore. Whether you're prioritizing natural ingredients or specific performance attributes, these Canadian brands aim to offer promising solutions to elevate your clean beauty regimen. Read on to know more!

1. Ivy’s Poison

Location: St. Albert, Alberta

Ivy's Poison is a small-batch Canadian brand of perfumes and beauty elixirs. Its inspiration stems from the 1850s apothecaries where natural plant remedies collided with science, and poisons were cures as much as they were agents of peril.

Ivy’s Poison hangs on the idea that the most enchanting naturals have a dark side. Inside the voluptuous rose, jasmine, citruses, green mosses and more, lurk the potential for danger as much as sensual pleasure — in fact, this is precisely what makes them so alluring. The secret to harnessing their beauty lies in understanding their power and knowing their limits. It is within this space – where bewitching botanicals mingle with safe and smart formulation – that Ivy’s Poison unfurls.

2. OBLOOM

Location: Burlington, Ontario

OBLOOM hair care products are designed by a certified haircare formulator and trichologist in training, from their Burlington lab. Recognizing that all body care products will eventually flow down the drain, OBLOOM aims to redefine the haircare routine through innovative, multi-purpose formulations using fully biodegradable ingredients housed in environmentally conscious packaging.

3. Boyzz Only by QNaturals

Location: Foothills, Alberta

Boyzz Only, owned by Ingrid Nederpelt, was created to provide natural and safe grooming products for her own sons. With a commitment to using only the purest and most natural ingredients, the brand offers innovative and effective products that are free from harmful toxins and chemicals.

Boyzz Only invests heavily in research to provide innovative, high-quality grooming solutions that prioritize safety and sustainability for boys and men. Ingrid Nederpelt, with her extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and natural skincare industry, dedicates her time to finding new vegan, toxin-free, and sustainable ingredients for the brand and as a consultant for other skincare brands.

4. Boréal

Location: Chambly, Quebec

Launched in 2020, BORÉAL is the first skincare line to be developed by a Nordic spa in Québec with the aim of extending the spa experience at home. Awakening the senses and providing tangible benefits, Strøm Nordic Spa skincare products have been designed to preserve, enhance, and showcase the skin’s natural beauty. All products are made locally and certified vegan, gluten free, cruelty free, and non-GMO.

5. Scentuals

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Scentuals is a natural and cruelty-free skincare brand from Vancouver, founded by a passionate woman 15 years ago. Their team shares a deep love for the harmony of nature and science. They offer a range of products, from skincare to essential oils and body care. Scentuals believes that natural ingredients can do wonders for your skin and health. They have a commitment to transparency and sustainability — using the finest natural ingredients and cruelty-free practices, leaving a small environmental footprint.

6. PUUR Ingrid

Location: Foothills, Alberta

PUUR Ingrid was founded in 2019 by a former European pharmacist and integrative medicine specialist. Ingrid embraces a vegan approach, investing significantly in research and development to ensure excellence. Committed to sustainability, the brand utilizes upcycled ingredients and adheres to gold standards in the industry for safe formulations. PUUR Ingrid leads with values, pioneering the use of tomorrow's ingredients for a skin- and haircare routine that's both nurturing and forward-thinking.

7. Arbre Inc.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Arbre is a sustainable sun care brand on a mission to develop a sustainable sun care brand on a mission to develop sunscreen products that will work for every body and all parts of the body. Their goal is to develop innovative and sustainable sunscreen products that will work for every body, by creating a range of sunscreen products. Arbre isn't only about creating products, they’re all about raising awareness for the importance of wearing sunscreen to prevent skin cancer.

8. Jubel Naturals

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

At Jubel, "natural" refers to high-quality ingredients that are extracted from plants. All their products are formulated to be safe and effective based on scientific research, from skincare to essential oils. The Jubel Naturals team is a union of people who strive to develop natural, cruelty-free, and vegan products.

Jubel Naturals focuses on creating effective formulations for your healthiest skin. The main idea is to celebrate and embrace diversity, regardless of race, gender, age, and beyond.

With a deeper understanding of accessible clean beauty brands in Canada, navigating the search for new products becomes simpler. If you've discovered favorites from this selection, continue showing your support by following their journey in the 9th Clean Beauty Awards. Stay informed through @certcleaninc on Instagram, where insightful judge reviews might just inform your next purchase!

Looking to diversify your routine even further? Explore more brands from North America and check out these 20 Must-Try Clean Beauty Brands in the USA!