The beauty community has a well-documented love for everything French. But across the Atlantic, there's another place where the beauty scene is equally impressive. The place in question? None other than Canada. Home to megastars Justin Bieber and Drake, the country also produces some of the most innovative, in-demand beauty brands, especially in the green beauty space. One standout among a lot of Canadian brands has to be the unique and nontoxic ingredients they use in their products that don't compromise quality, proving that just because something is natural doesn't mean it's boring and not worthwhile.
If you're bored with your current skin care or makeup routine and looking to try out some new products from the land of poutine and maple syrup, look no further. For your convenience, we've compiled some of the most impressive Canadian beauty brands on the market and their hero products worth the shipping and potential customs charges.
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This article originally appeared on TheFashionSpot.com
If you're bored with your current skin care or makeup routine and looking to try out some new products from the land of poutine and maple syrup, look no further. For your convenience, we've compiled some of the most impressive Canadian beauty brands on the market and their hero products worth the shipping and potential customs charges.
Image via @sajewellness
This article originally appeared on TheFashionSpot.com
Hero Product: Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, $5.90
Known for its potent yet inexpensive products, The Ordinary is somewhat of a skin care boon. Case in point: Its Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% that's a fan favorite among skin care obsessives. It's easy to see why. Formulated with a whopping 10 percent niacinamide, which is known to even skin tone plus reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines, and 1 percent zinc that balances skin's oil production, with diligent use it will improve the overall texture of your skin — and it costs just shy of $6.
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Known for its potent yet inexpensive products, The Ordinary is somewhat of a skin care boon. Case in point: Its Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% that's a fan favorite among skin care obsessives. It's easy to see why. Formulated with a whopping 10 percent niacinamide, which is known to even skin tone plus reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines, and 1 percent zinc that balances skin's oil production, with diligent use it will improve the overall texture of your skin — and it costs just shy of $6.
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Hero Product: Glow Facial Serum, $15.48
Give your skin an instant boost with NIU Body's Glow Facial Serum. Its ingredient list reads like a who's who of powerhouse oils. While it's made up of a blend of camellia seed oil, jojoba oil, bergamot essential oil and vitamin E, it doesn't clog pores. Tap a couple of drops on your complexion for a pick-me-up.
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Give your skin an instant boost with NIU Body's Glow Facial Serum. Its ingredient list reads like a who's who of powerhouse oils. While it's made up of a blend of camellia seed oil, jojoba oil, bergamot essential oil and vitamin E, it doesn't clog pores. Tap a couple of drops on your complexion for a pick-me-up.
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Hero Product: Peppermint Halo, $26.95
Migraineurs and headache sufferers rejoice. This peppermint halo oil blend from holistic brand Saje Natural Wellness works wonders by minimizing head pain as soon as you feel a headache or migraine coming on — a direct result of the menthol it's formulated with. Trust us, this will make migraines a little bit more bearable. The small bottle is lightweight, making it easy to carry around, so chuck it in your bag so you can get some relief even when you're on the go.
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Migraineurs and headache sufferers rejoice. This peppermint halo oil blend from holistic brand Saje Natural Wellness works wonders by minimizing head pain as soon as you feel a headache or migraine coming on — a direct result of the menthol it's formulated with. Trust us, this will make migraines a little bit more bearable. The small bottle is lightweight, making it easy to carry around, so chuck it in your bag so you can get some relief even when you're on the go.
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Hero Product: Clear Skin Advanced Face Serum, $76
Esthetician Julie Clark's struggle to find skin care items that wouldn't cause her allergies and eczema to flare up led her to create her own beauty products out of her own kitchen, which eventually turned into Province Apothecary. Made of the purest substances, the brand's offerings are suitable for even the most sensitive skin types, as is the case with one of its best-selling products — the Clear Skin Advanced Face Serum. It hydrates skin and minimizes breakouts while leaving you with a glowy complexion.
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Esthetician Julie Clark's struggle to find skin care items that wouldn't cause her allergies and eczema to flare up led her to create her own beauty products out of her own kitchen, which eventually turned into Province Apothecary. Made of the purest substances, the brand's offerings are suitable for even the most sensitive skin types, as is the case with one of its best-selling products — the Clear Skin Advanced Face Serum. It hydrates skin and minimizes breakouts while leaving you with a glowy complexion.
Buy now