Editor’s Picks: Canadian Beauty, Curated by the Experts
When it comes to beauty recommendations that truly deliver, few opinions matter more than those of the editors who live, test, and write beauty for a living. For this gift guide, we tapped some of Canada’s most trusted beauty voices, journalists, editors, and tastemakers to share the products they genuinely love and return to again and again.
From luxurious bath rituals to hardworking skincare staples, these are the Canadian-made beauty picks earning a permanent spot on their shelves (and making exceptional gifts).
Melissa Fejtek’s Picks
Digital Content Manager at ELLE Canada, writer covering beauty and fashion
Ghlee — Lip Mask
“I love to keep this ghee-infused lip mask on my bedside. I apply a thick layer before I fall asleep and always wake up to the smoothest, softest lips. Pair it with the brand's scrub during colder months and you're golden.”
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The Sunscreen Co — Ava Isa Sun-è-Serum Drops SPF 35
“These SPF-infused drops have a gorgeous serum-like texture, which is so rare for mineral sunscreens. It fits into my daytime skincare routine seamlessly and leaves no white cast or greasy residue. Love!”
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Everist — The Body Wash Concentrate
“The thing I love most about this travel-friendly body wash is that it cuts down on waste by removing the water. Just apply a small amount on wet hands or your favourite sponge and watch the magic happen. Plus, it leaves my skin feeling so soft!”
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Co-founder of The T-Zone Beauty and contributing beauty editor and writer for Fashion Magazine, The Kit, The Globe and Mail, and more
Honeydew Labs — Hypochlorous Acid Spray
“This lightweight, budget-friendly mist is now a non-negotiable in my routine to soothe my (often) stressed skin. Powered by hypochlorous acid, an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory healing hero, a few spritzes instantly soothes and resets my complexion.”
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Schaf — Scrub
“‘Gentle exfoliant’ might sound like an oxymoron, but this scrub proves it's possible. With a blend of chemical and physical exfoliants, it's fragrance-free, buffs away dry patches in seconds and leaves my skin glowing without a hint of redness or irritation.”
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Graydon — Moon Boost Serum
“I fell for this oil-serum's sunny hue, but it delivers more than just aesthetics. Packed with antioxidants like vitamin C, firming carrot oil and barrier-boosting fatty acids, it's a one-and-done for bouncier, brighter, more radiant skin.”
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Co-founder of The T-Zone Beauty and freelance beauty, wellness, and lifestyle journalist published in ELLE Canada, The Globe and Mail, The Kit, and Chatelaine
Ember Wellness — The Body Serum Bar in Sheer Santal
“If you like the sounds of a moisturizing massage, you’ll love using this water-free body bar as much as I do. While imparting a warm subtle scent, gliding it over my limbs is a major self-care moment whether I bust it out at home or afar as the genius travel beauty necessity it is.”
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Paume — Overnight Hand & Foot Hydration Mask
“I have a perfectly healthy obsession with this intensely hydrating treatment. An incredibly thick whip of shea and mango seed butters, plus aloe and glycerin, it cocoons hands and feet to secure next-level suppleness even in the depths of an arid winter. And it’s refillable, which we love to see!”
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Sahajan — Essential Cleansing Oil
“I love kicking off a nightly double cleanse with this luxe oil that features a blend of rose, moringa and squalane. It melts away all traces of sunscreen and makeup, including stubborn waterproof mascara, but never leaves my skin feeling stripped.”
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Writer for BuzzFeed Canada, blogTO, Daily Hive, and author of the Substack SHOPEAU
Bathorium — Charcoal Garden Detox Bath Soak
“Suddenly, my basic bathroom routine has been transformed into a full-on spa experience, all with just a scoop of this amazing and beautifully-scented bath soak. The fact that it's also detoxifying and hydrating is really just a bonus.”
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Curu Skin — After Sun Facial Oil
“This silky oil works so well at quelling sun-stressed skin that I wish I could buy it by the barrel. In the meantime, I'll be using it wherever (and whenever) I find dry patches, irritation, and chafe.”
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Sueet Skin — Sirène Mineral Toning Mist
“Even though it's completely weightless, this airy mist delivers serious hydration and keeps my skin glowing, regardless of how dry and cold it gets or how stressed out I am.”
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