International Women’s Day is March 8. To celebrate, we’re rounding up our favourite female-founded skincare brands. From best-selling lip treatments, to science-backed serums, and eye patches that look almost as good as they work, these incredible beauty brands offer products that will be a welcome addition to any bathroom cupboard or vanity station.
Sol de Janeiro
Founded by: Heela Yang
Shop at soldejaneiro.com and sephora.ca
Topicals
Founded by: Olamide Ayomikun Olowe
Shop at mytopicals.com and sephora.ca
Soke
Founded by: Amy Newman Brown.
Shop at sokebeauty.com.
Sahajan
Founded by: Lisa Mattam
Shop at sahajan.com and the thedetoxmarket.ca.
Shani Darden Skincare
Founded by: Shani Darden
Shop at shanidarden.com
Osea
Founded by: Jenefer Palmer
Shop at oseamalibu.com and sephora.ca
Evio Beauty
Founded by: Brandi Leifso
Shop at eviobeauty.com
Tata Harper
Founded by: Tata Harper
Shop at tataharperskincare.com and sephora.ca
Hyper Skin
Founded by: Desiree Verdejo
Shop at hyperskin.com
U Beauty
Founded by: Tina Chen Craig
Shop at ubeauty.com.
The Feelist
Founded by: Shea Marie
Shop at thefeelist.com
Ursa Major
Founded by: Emily Doyle
Shop at ursamajorvt.com
Gisou
Founded by: Negin Mirsalehi
Shop at gisou.com
Cat Skin
Founded by: Winnie Harlow
Shop at cayskin.com
Ember Wellness
Founded by: Amanda Schuler