Start off 2021 bright-eyed and bushy-tailed with this illuminating eye balm from clean beauty pioneer Kjaer Weis. Housed in a fully recyclable jar and made with squalane, cold-pressed plant oils and the brand’s signature skin-enhancing Dioscorea batatas (Chinese yam) extract, this silky pot of goodness functions beautifully as an under-eye primer and even works as a lip balm.

Kjaer Weis The Beautiful Eye Balm ($87, thedetoxmarket.ca)

Infused with pore-refining French green clay, kaolin clay and antioxidant-rich green tea, this powder-based mask from Canadian skincare brand Three Ships promises to nix blemishes and firm skin sans the use of harmful ingredients. Mix the ten-minute mask with a few drops of water or toner (we love using a splash of rosewater) and watch the finely milled grains transform into a soothing paste that tightens and brightens the skin.

Three Ships Green Tea Detox Mask ($22, threeshipsbeauty.com)

Fermented sake extract, kombucha and a blend of ceramides, amino acids and minerals work together to protect the delicate balance of the skin microbiome in this pH-balanced mist. Spritz generously throughout the day to calm the skin, amp up moisture levels and increase resilience to external stressors like pollution and blue light.

Drunk Elephant Sweet Biome Fermented Sake Spray ($55, sephora.com)

Tackle fine lines and uneven texture while you catch up on sleep with this non-irritating, quick-absorbing night concentrate from bareMinerals. It contains a plant-based retinol alternative sourced from the picão preto plant to deliver all the transformative benefits of retinol without causing flakiness or irritation, along with protein peptides to support collagen production and hyaluronic acid for an extra layer of hydration – a must during colder seasons.

bareMinerals Ageless Phyto-Retinol Night Concentrate ($81. bareminerals.com)

 

Shield skin from sun damage year-round while evening out skin tone with this SPF-infused moisturizing foundation from Canadian brand LASPA. Available in three blendable shades, its mattifying formula adds a subtle tint to the skin and provides mineral-based, reef-safe sun protection that doesn’t pill or produce a white cast.

LASPA Fluid Matte Foundation SPF 20 ($39, laspanaturals.com)

Make 2021 the year you ditch disposable period products. This Canadian-made, ultra-flexible menstrual cup from Nixit offers 12-hour protection and has a unique design: the thin disk-shaped cup rests on the fornix, allowing it to remain in place suction-free while feeling virtually undetectable.

Nixit Menstrual Cup ($48, nordstrom.ca)

 

Officially launching on January 18, this water-based lubricant from Wyld has a biodegradable, pH-balanced formula, so it won’t irritate the skin, stain sheets or break down latex-based condoms or toys.

Wyld Skinny Dipping Sex Gel ($25, wyldskincare.com)

 

Bring good vibes into 2021 with these limited-edition colourful stone diffusers from Vitruvi. Now available in warm honey, dusty rose and seafoam green shades, this minimalist porcelain diffuser will brighten up your spirits and your home in a flash.

Vitruvi Stone Diffuser in Honey, Rose and Sea ($119, vitruvi.com)

Known for their high performing, natural-ingredient based hair care and eco-friendly initiatives, experts at Aveda have recently reformulated all products to no longer contain any animal or animal-derived ingredients, effectively minimizing their carbon footprint. We love the bestselling Be Curly Curl Enhancer, which relies on wheat protein and aloe to improve hydration levels in hair and increase bounce.

Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancer ($26, aveda.ca)

 

Soothe your frazzled nerves and support your adrenals with CanPrev Adrenal Chill, which contains a blend of full-spectrum ashwagandha extract and L-theanine, two ingredients clinically studied to decrease stress and anxiety levels.

CanPrev Adrenal Chill ($30, well.ca)