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Inspired by time spent immersed in Hawaii, Dave Luba and Kalen Emsley founded Tentree as a way to positively impact the environment through commerce. For every item sold, Tentree plants 10 trees, with a goal of planting over a billion trees by 2030.
Beauty products packaged and named after baked goods is just one of the sweet things about Beauty Bakerie. Founder Cashmere Nicole went through her share of ups and downs on her journey of entrepreneurship, from being a single mom to battling breast cancer. But her beauty routine has always brought moments of sweetness. Now the maker of cult-favorite items and a coveted beauty brand, Beauty Bakerie started Sugar Homes in 2016 to support and sponsor orphanages by providing funding and supplies.
Artisaire is the epitome of a business honing in and dedicating itself to a craft, in this case, the art of wax sealing. From customized wax stamps to premade wax seals, Artisaire has made an old tradition new again. Owning each step of the production process, Artisaire makes all of its items in its Canadian factory. The Thomsen family who run Artisaire still find joy in handwriting their own thank you notes and sealing each one by hand.
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Designer and cosmetics historian Gabriela Hernandez channels the glamor of her grandmother’s beauty routine into great vintage-inspired beauty products. From 1920s-inspired cake mascara to long-wearing classic color lipsticks, all of Bésame Cosmetics’ line is 100% cruelty-free, formulated for sensitive skin, and produced in California.
Located in Milton, Ontario, Terre Bleu’s owners, Ian and Isabelle Baird, left behind the busy city life for the country—and to start a lavender farm. Terre Bleu has attracted many visitors looking to soak in its atmosphere, which brings a piece of Provence to Canada. The Bairds also have expanded their business to include a line of lavender-infused beauty, food, and household products.
Roz Campbell founded Tsuno to create period products made from eco-responsible materials. Tsuno’s sustainable bamboo fiber sanitary pads and organic cotton tampons also provide support for disempowered women. Half of the products Tsuno makes are donated to charities that focus on education and menstruation support.
Cartoonist Harry Hambley was a teenager when he started sharing his character Bean on Instagram, under the handle @Ketnipz. Ketnipz’s positivity, puns, and humor caught the attention of millions and allowed Harry to work with art festivals and Instagram, and to create his own merchandise. Bean’s positivity and cuteness can be found on sweaters, t-shirts, and accessories.
Founder and CEO Vineeta Singh wanted to create cosmetics for fellow Indian beauty enthusiasts designed with their skin tone and weather conditions in mind, such as humidity-proof foundations and vibrant lipsticks. This Mumbai-based beauty company grew from an idea into an Indian direct-to-consumer and retail giant.
Inspired by Tofino’s moss-draped trees, lush greenery, and ocean waves, Angela L’Heureux modernized her family recipes to create candles, soaps, and body care products under the name Tofino Soap Company. Tofino is committed to using 100% natural ingredients, some from Angela’s garden, others forged in the wild or, whenever possible, bought from fair trade suppliers. Each item is produced in small batches and packed with sustainability in mind—80% of Tofino’s packaging is made from glass and biodegradable paper stock.
Founded by Enrico Casati and Jacopo Sebastio, Velasca was born as a direct-to-consumer solution to reduce the distribution layers of handcrafted leather shoes in order to provide them at more affordable prices. Its products are a showcase for Italian shoemaking and the brand is dedicated to bringing employment to the heart of the Marche region. Velasca has grown to employ over 10 families of shoemakers while running more than a dozen retail stores throughout Europe.
