Across Canada: 25 Award-Winning Clean Beauty Brands to Know
As winners in the 2026 Clean Beauty Awards, these Canada-based brands offer a closer look at how formulation and product development are approached todayClean beauty in Canada is often seen through a lens of simplicity, but the way products are formulated reveals a more layered approach behind the scenes. There is a growing focus on how ingredients are chosen, how formulations are built, and how products are experienced in everyday routines. From mineral-based sun care developed with non-nano zinc and botanical ingredients, to eco-conscious bath and body shaped by sustainable practices, to streamlined skincare designed for daily use, and wellness formulas informed by botanical science, each reflects a distinct approach to product development.
As winners in the 2026 Clean Beauty Awards, these Canada-based brands offer a closer look at how clean beauty is being shaped through formulation, function, and everyday use.
Location: Montreal, Quebec
Finalist - HairTreatment: Leave-in
Sunday Routine is a natural skincare brand founded by Deqa and Idil. The brand develops certified clean, vegan, and cruelty-free products designed for everyday use. Its formulations focus on simplicity and effectiveness, using thoughtfully selected ingredients suitable for all skin types. Sunday Routine aims to create high-quality skincare that is both accessible and affordable without compromising performance.
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia
Winner - SunCare: Tinted Moisturizer
Just Sun Products Inc. is a family-owned suncare brand based in Kelowna, British Columbia. The company specializes in mineral-based formulas, including its Daily Defence Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30, which holds a Health Canada Natural Product Number (NPN) for UV protection. Founded by Tanya Gervais, the brand utilizes non-nano zinc technology and botanical ingredients to provide broad-spectrum coverage without a white cast. All products in the lineup are cruelty-free, 100% natural and formulated to maintain a thin, high-performance texture for easy application.
Location: St Catharines, Ontario
3rd Place - LipCare : Healing Lip Oil
Cheekbone Beauty is a Canadian-founded, Indigenous-owned cosmetics company headquartered in St. Catharines, Ontario. The brand develops and distributes clean, vegan makeup products designed with a focus on ingredient transparency and responsible packaging. Its product portfolio includes lip, complexion, and eye cosmetics sold through direct-to-consumer and retail channels. The company integrates sustainability considerations into sourcing, packaging, and manufacturing decisions as part of its operational framework.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
2nd Place - HairWash: Simply Clean Shampoo Bar
Dreaming Green Boutique is an eco-conscious bath and body brand inspired by the belief that self-care should be both indulgent and kind to the Earth. Offering a range of luxurious, all-natural products made from sustainably sourced ingredients, the boutique blends nature’s finest with eco-friendly practices. Each product is thoughtfully crafted to nourish the skin and soothe the soul, while supporting ethical production and minimizing environmental impact.
Location: Hamilton/Mississauga, Ontario
2nd Place - Mild Face Cleanser
DrLOUIE Skin Care is a Canadian skincare brand founded by Dr. Louie Kim, who has over 40 years of experience in formulation and chemical engineering in both Korean and Canadian markets. The brand develops and manufactures its products in-house in Canada, focusing on streamlined routines and ingredient-focused formulations. Its product line includes cleansers, essences, serums, creams, and hair care products designed for daily use.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
3rd Place - FaceWash: Pineapple Enzyme Melting Cleansing Balm
Sunday Routine is a natural skincare brand founded by Deqa and Idil. The brand develops certified clean, vegan, and cruelty-free products designed for everyday use. Its formulations focus on simplicity and effectiveness, using thoughtfully selected ingredients suitable for all skin types. Sunday Routine aims to create high-quality skincare that is both accessible and affordable without compromising performance.
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Winner - BathSoak: Surrender
Naturobath is a Canadian wellness brand that develops bath and body formulations at the intersection of botanical science and sensory ritual. Each product is built around functional, research-informed ingredients, including pharmaceutical-grade minerals, traditional herbal extracts, and bioactive botanicals, selected for their specific physiological benefits rather than aesthetic appeal alone. The brand upholds a strict clean formulation standard, free from synthetic dyes, parabens, phthalates, and SLS/SLES, and all products are cruelty-free. Naturobath's growing range addresses distinct wellness needs, from sleep support and hormonal balance to skin barrier restoration, positioning the bath as a meaningful site of daily self-care rather than simple indulgence.
Location: North York, Ontario
3rd Place - Lipstick: Luxe Lipstick
MarieNatie Cosmetics is a clean beauty brand that offers non-toxic cosmetics made from natural ingredients. The founder, Mary, was inspired to create the brand after realizing that popular cosmetics contained harmful ingredients. She sought to fill the gap in the market with a brand that was not only effective but also sustainable and cute while keeping the consumer's health in mind. After extensive research on ingredients and formulas, Mary successfully launched the Certified Clean brand, MarieNatie Cosmetics, in 2009.
Location: Squamish, British Columbia
Finalist - HairWash : Smooth Operator Shampoo Bar
The Eco Alchemist is a Canadian brand founded in 2021 by Terri, a Cosmetic Chemist on a mission to redefine luxury and help reduce the impact of the personal care industry on the environment. All products are clean and vegan. From shampoo bars to refillable skincare & plastic-free deodorant, each formula is mindfully created with your wellbeing & our planet in mind. Orders are shipped using materials made from recycled PCW wherever possible, contain zero plastic, and are either recyclable or home-compostable. Some of their shipping materials can even be planted to grow into beautiful wildflowers!
Location: Surrey, British Columbia
Finalist - FaceWash: Daydreamer Creamy Hydrating Cleanser
Blume was founded in 2018 by sisters Taran & Bunny. They started Blume from their basement to change the stat that 60% of girls experience their self esteem plummet when growing especially, especially when experiencing acne, which affects people of all ages! Blume is currently a team of 8 women in Canada, with a mission of championing healthy skin over perfect skin.
We're all about products that nourish your skin barrier with gentle ingredients, while being extremely effective. You can find Blume at ULTA Beauty in the US and Sephora across Canada!
Location: Chambly, Quebec
Finalist - FaceScrub : Gentle face scrub
A range of high-performance skincare inspired by the quiet strength of the boreal forest. 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.
Available in every Strøm Nordic Spa boutique and online.
Location: Guelph, Ontario
3rd Place - BathSoak : Congestion Relief Shower Steamers
Located in Guelph, Ontario, Buck Naked was born out of necessity in 2013. When baby Elias, son of Buck Naked founders Rina and John, developed skin irritations from traditional baby products, they soon realized they needed a truly natural alternative. As necessity is the mother of all invention, the Chamomile & Calendula Soap was invented to help soothe the little guy’s skin. With this creation, Rina discovered her passion for formulating skincare products using the purest of ingredients.
Since its inception, Buck Naked has introduced a full line of all-natural, vegan, handcrafted bath and body products. They are committed to being chemical-free, using only pure, natural ingredients. On this, they are unwavering.
Location: Perth, Ontario
Finalist - LipCare: CoCaBee Ultra-Hydrating Lip Balm
CoCaBee is a Canadian company from Ottawa, created by CEO Amanda Lavery, frustrated that she couldn’t find an all-natural, cruelty-free, organic lip balm, she created her own. “To put it mildly, it’s a little scary to find out what we are really taking in.” Through lots of trial and testing, Lavery developed a lip balm recipe that was 100% organic made from raw, natural ingredients, like coconut oil. The product she developed actually worked better than the non-organic lip balms she used to use. Hers were smoother, more flavourful, and lasted longer than anything she had previously tried. Friends and family loved it. “From there, the idea of getting this wonderful, safe, 100% organic creation out there.” explains Lavery. And that was when CoCaBee was born.
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
Finalist - Toner/Mist: skin rescue hypochlorous acid face & skin spray
At Jubel, "Natural" refers to high-quality ingredients that are extracted from plants. All our 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.
"You are beautiful!" 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. You should have access to high-quality skincare without the hefty price tag. You should know what you're putting onto your skin; it shouldn't be a mystery!
Location: Goodwood, Ontario
3rd Place - BodyCare : Lavender Sage Hand and Body Lotion
Lilit Botanicals is a Canadian skincare and wellness brand founded in 2019 and rooted in the forests of Goodwood, Ontario. Created by a passionate formulator with a background in herbalism, the brand focuses on crafting small-batch skincare, bath, and body products using botanically inspired ingredients. Each formula is thoughtfully developed to highlight the therapeutic potential of plants, with an emphasis on transparency, functionality, and ingredient integrity. Unlike many "natural" beauty brands, Lilit Botanicals formulates from scratch—prioritizing raw, seasonal ingredients over pre-made bases or trends. The brand is deeply connected to its environment, often incorporating locally grown or foraged elements into its offerings. Guided by a respect for nature and a commitment to simplicity, Lilit Botanicals aims to create rituals that are as grounding as they are effective.
Location: Richmond, British Columbia
Winner - BodyWash : Large Luxe Cream Soap (Unscented)
Meadowfoam is a line of locally made homecare and skincare from Richmond, BC born from a passion for care — for ourselves, for our community and for our environment.
We are cruelty free, safe and use vegan ingredients sourced from sustainable natural ingredients. We use eco-friendly recyclable aluminum and glass, limiting plastic as much as possible. In shipping we use cardboard boxes with biodegradable packing peanuts.
Our goal is to create beautiful and premium products at attainable prices. We are proud to create all of our products by hand in small batches at our studio in Steveston.
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Winner - EyeCare: Revive7 Plus Lash Serum
Revive7 Beauty is a Clean Beauty Brand committed to creating beauty products with minmal ingredients. Minimum Ingredients Maximum Results.
Revive7 was launched in 2012, their line of products focuses on promoting healthy lashes, brows, hair, and skin. Revive7 Lash Serum. Revive7 Brow Serum, Revive7 Volume Mascara, and Revive7 Sculpt Brow are a few of their award-winning products. The newest products added to their line are Revive7 Plus Lash Serum and Revive 7 Lip Serum.
Lauren Spencer, the CEO and founder, began working as a lash technician and has grown Revive7 Beauty into a brand distributed in over 30,000 retail locations in 15 countries around the world. Clean Beauty is her passion. As a single mother, she multi-tasks raising her children, creating products, and running a global business.
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
2nd Place - FaceSerum : 5% Vita C + Ceramides for Sensitive Skin
RUDDI is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2022 by husband-and-wife duo David and Kristina Mitchell, based in Mississauga, Ontario. The brand was born from Kristina’s personal experience with rosacea, a condition she shares with her mother, and their struggle to find products that were both effective and truly gentle. RUDDI creates non-toxic, fragrance-free skincare designed for sensitive and reactive skin, with a focus on calming inflammation and restoring the skin barrier. Unlike many natural brands that rely heavily on essential oils or complex botanical blends, RUDDI takes a simplified, science-backed approach to formulation. The brand is committed to transparency, minimalism, and functional ingredients that prioritize results without irritation. Every product is developed with a deep understanding of sensitive skin, combining real-world experience with dermatological insight.
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Finalist - LipCare : Advanced Lip Repair Serum with Vegan Collagen Peptide sh-polypeptide-121
Saranghae is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2014, born from the family tradition of co-founder Peter’s mother, who created a cherished Korean skincare formula. Wanting to share its results beyond Korea, the family brought the formula to Toronto and worked with experts to refine it for North American skin needs. Today, Saranghae, along with the sister brand Orora Skin Science, is one of the most trusted and fastest-growing Korean beauty brands in North America. Saranghae creates targeted products for concerns like fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and dryness, blending proven ingredients with time-honored botanicals. Every formula is crafted with care, staying true to its roots while focusing on real, visible results.
Location: Sooke, British Columbia
Winner - FaceCream : Intensive Restorative Night Cream
Seaflora Skincare is a unique skincare brand that uses Seaweed as the main ingredient in place of water or oil. This second generation family-owned business stands out for its commitment to sustainability, hand-harvesting nine varieties of seaweed, sea mud, and sea salts just steps from their manufacturing facility in Sooke, British Columbia. Seaflora's products are so pure and natural that their facility is municipally designated as a bakery, using only food-grade, cruelty-free ingredients. Their philosophy extends beyond skincare, emphasizing that true wealth lies in the quality of their relationships – with self, with others, and with the environment. This holistic approach is reflected in the eco-conscious practices, from sustainable harvesting to zero-waste production and biodegradable packaging. Seaflora's award-winning formulations deliver visible results for various skin concerns, from anti-aging to eczema and acne, making it a favourite among high-end spas and discerning skincare enthusiasts alike.
Location: Cobourg, Ontario
Winner - HairWash : SOOTSOAP Detoxifying & Deodorizing Shampoo
SOOTSOAP's mission is to supply innovative, high-quality, all-natural solutions for effective personal detoxification and deodorization. SOOTSOAP is formulated with the power of the highest quality Binchotan White Charcoal and other all-natural ingredients to draw out impurities from the skin and hair, deep cleaning, purifying and removing even the toughest odors, without drying you out. They only use the best, all-natural, and 100% biodegradable ingredients, because they know that the answer to personal detox lies in removing toxic chemicals, not adding to them. SOOTSOAP is all natural, CertClean Certified, cruelty free, toxicologist recommended, healing on all skin types, fire family owned and proudly made in Canada.
Location: Brampton, Ontario
Finalist - BodyCare : DIVINE Softening Body Serum
White Turtle Beauty is an independent, nature & science based, luxury skincare brand out of Ontario, Canada. The brand does not make just skincare; it creates Intentional Beauty. Using nutrient-dense, minimally processed ingredients, and selected bio-available actives, it designs products that are full sensory experiences. The goal of White Turtle Beauty is to maximize formula performance, while inspiring consumers to create their own personalized skincare rituals.
The product range showcases multi-functional products such as oleo serums, body serums, body oils and concentrated balms. The brand’s water-free, nutrient dense formulas marry concentrated botanical oils & extracts with bio-available, clinically proven actives such as bio-ferments, hyaluronic acid, peptides, collagen, and ceramides.
White Turtle Beauty’s strong focus on sustainable practices is reflected in the use of upcycled ingredients, formulation design, choice of manufacturing practices, and recyclable packaging materials. All products are handcrafted in small batches as part of its commitment to optimize freshness and minimize waste, and are housed on Miron glass bottles and jars.
Location: Cobble Hill, British Columbia
Finalist - FaceOil: Liquid Gold
Wildgold Botanicals was founded in 2018 by clinical herbalist, Carley Gibson. After Carley began researching the toxic ingredients and greenwashing of the conventional skincare products she was using, she knew she could do better. Wildgold was born from a passion and dream to create the most ideal skincare products; that truly work and contain only organic/natural ingredients from the earth.
Wildgold offers herbal skincare. Each product is carefully handcrafted on Vancouver Island, using a unique blend of nature's most powerful skin herbs. By way of the slow and sacred process of traditional herbal maceration we bring our waterless products to life in small batches.
24. Scentuals Natural & Organic Skin Care
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
Winner - FaceOil : Argan Oil Blend
"Canadian Natural Beauty.
Made in Vancouver, Canada with only the most wholesome ingredients."
Location: Christopher Lake, Saskatchewan
Prairie Apothecary is a nature-rooted wellness brand founded in 2018 by Herbalist Heidi Weslowski, based in Emma Lake, Saskatchewan. Heidi creates small-batch skincare, healing balms, and herbal teas using wild-harvested plants and ethically sourced ingredients from the northern forests. Inspired by her grandmother’s teachings and guided by both heart and research, she blends traditional herbal wisdom with modern holistic studies to support gentle, effective healing. What sets Prairie Apothecary apart is a deep commitment to sustainability, clean ingredients, and formulations that are both thoughtfully researched and soulfully crafted. Each product is made with intention to help others reconnect with nature and embrace a slower, more nourishing approach to wellness.
Across Canada, clean beauty continues to evolve through different approaches to formulation and product design. As winners in the 2026 Clean Beauty Awards, these brands reflect how products are developed and experienced over time, offering a broader view of how clean beauty is taking shape in everyday routines.
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