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The 7 Virtues

10 Sure-to-Please Gifts from Canadian Beauty Brands

Because everyone could use a little self-care this year

If there was ever a time to pamper your loved ones, it’s now. Who wouldn’t want to soak in a delectably scented bath or slather the most divine oil over their parched winter skin? Might as well get some of these self-care gift ideas for yourself, too, while you’re at it. Even better, make them Canadian. Because if there was ever a time to shop local, it’s now.

 

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VitruviVitruvi The Stone Diffuser in Terracotta, $119, vitruvi.ca
$119 at Vitruvi

My mother had never heard of diffusers before she unwrapped the one I got her for Christmas last year. She seemed a smidge puzzled by the thing, but then she called a week later to gush about its wonders and tell me how she was carrying it with her from room to room. Take it from me (and my mom), you can’t go wrong with a diffuser, especially one as chic as this clay-hued number from Vancouver brand Vitruvi.

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F. MillerF. Miller Necessity Kit, $145, fmillerskincare.com
$145 at F.Miller

Everything they’ll need to stay newborn-smooth from head to toe. I’m talking a cleansing oil, a toning mist, a face oil, a lip balm and a body oil, all from Fran Miller, maker of the most sumptuous organic skincare. Consider it an invitation to get all slippery and just marinate.

 

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The 7 VirtuesThe 7 Virtues Rose Amber Eau de Parfum, $97, sephora.ca
$97 at Sephora

Classic rose mingles with sensual sandalwood, crisp lavender and a sprinkle of cinnamon. The result is so enveloping, it feels like a hug. This will also give you a warm, fuzzy feeling: The 7 Virtues pays Afghan rose farmers twice what they’d get from growing an illegal poppy crop to help them escape the opium trade.

 

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The 7 VirtuesA Bronze Age Luster Organza Scrunchie, $28, abronzeage.com
$28 at A Bronze Age

A frothy supersized scrunchie will make their WFH ponytail infinitely more joyful. Bonus: Each one is made to order in Vancouver to minimize waste.

 

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Bite BeautyBite Beauty Starlit Succulents 3-Piece Agave+ Lip Care Set, $30, sephora.ca
$30 at Sephora

Because come Christmas we all have chapped lips, you can be sure anyone you give this to will be filled with gratitude. It packs some tried-and-true heroes from Bite Beauty, including a scrub, a balm and a night mask to nurse even the driest lips back to health.

 

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SelvSelv Rituel Boréal in a Jar, $45, selv.ca
$45 at Selv

Got a big bath fan in your life? This little jar has all the makings of the most decadent soak they’ll ever experience: bath salts and a bath oil laced with fir, rosemary, eucalyptus and bergamot (they’ll feel like they’re at Scandinavian spa), some palo santo to burn, a candle, a crystal, a surprise oracle card and, the cherry on top, a bag of dried bath flowers to sprinkle in the water.

 

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Anto YukonAnto Yukon Dawson City Gold Miner Soap, $10, antoyukon.com
$10 at Anto Yukon

An all-natural soap handmade and cured in Yukon Territory and wrapped in a gorgeous print by Canadian artist Meghan Hildebrand. It smells like Christmas morning (cedar, cinnamon and clove) and looks just as pretty when you open it: onyx black (because of the detoxing activated charcoal) with a vein of shimmering gold mica.

 

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BKINDBKIND Biodegradable Bamboo Toothbrush, $6, indigo.ca
$6 at Indigo

The most perfect stocking-stuffer there ever was: a biodegradable toothbrush made of sustainable bamboo and soft, charcoal-infused bristles. Way more aesthetically pleasing than its plastic counterparts and so much better for the planet. Want to beef it up to gift-exchange level? Throw in a cute ceramic holder.

 

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Luna NectarLuna Nectar Nocturne Magnesium Sleep Oil, $33, lunanectar.ca
$33 at Luna Nectar

Three to five spritzes of this stuff on your body before bed can help reduce stress and promote sleep. The lavender and sweet orange oils instantly relax busy brains, but it’s the magnesium that’s said to really do the trick. And while some topical magnesium products can cause itching, this one stirs in aloe vera to keep your skin calm, too.

 

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RaincryRaincry Condition Large Brush, $160, thebay.com
$160 at Hudson's Bay

Never underestimate the importance of a good hairbrush. A bad one can break and rip strands. A quality one, like this ethically made boar bristle brush from Raincry, can help make hair healthier and shinier by distributing the scalp’s natural oils all the way to the ends. (It feels amazing, too.) The kind of thing people rarely buy for themselves but will use daily for years to come.

 

 

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