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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Cheekbone Beauty is Canadian, Indigenous-owned and sustainable — and these celebrities are 'adamant' about using it
From the do-it-all product she is "not living without" to her favourite Canadian beauty products, here are five things Jenn Harper is Adding to Cart. Sustainability requires "intentful action," Jenn Harper, the founder of Cheekbone Beauty, told Yahoo Canada. "It has to become a practice. Sustainability isn't something you can say you are but not do." Cheekbone Beauty is one of Canada's first Indigenous-owned and founded cosmetics companies. It focuses on what Harper — an Anishinaabe Ojibwe entrepreneur from St. Catharines, Ont. — says is "missing" in the beauty industry: true sustainability. "We know that [clean beauty] is safe for humans, but what about the planet? What about the environment?" she said. There are so many ingredients that are considered clean, they're checked off as safe, but are known to impact the environment and ecosystems negatively, she explained. "We really want to look at the whole picture." Is the packaging sustainable? Is it biodegradable? What does the raw material formulation look like? "That's where we take our Indigenous roots very seriously." Have you ever wondered what the world's most interesting, successful and talented people are adding to their shopping carts? Yahoo Canada's new series, Add to Cart, is exploring just that. From the supplement regimen of professional athletes to supermodel-approved skincare, this is what celebrities actually spend their money on. Harper and her team at Cheekbone Beauty care deeply about sustainability and how Indigenous people are represented in the beauty space. At the time of our call, the founder had recently teamed up with Nice Cans and chef Charlotte Langley to launch a limited-edition lipstick, Haki, with 100 per cent of proceeds going directly to Indigenous student scholarships. The reason why Cheekbone Beauty has gone viral, however, isn't solely because of its social do-gooding. For starters, the Canadian brand became a fast, homegrown favourite when U.S. President Donald Trump instigated a tariff war — and a buy Canadian movement — earlier this year. Many of the brand's lip products are manufactured in Ontario, and it works with partners in Italy for the rest. "You could really see [a rise in sales] from January to April," after Trump took office, Harper revealed. "Even into May." Another reason Cheekbone has skyrocketed in popularity in recent months is, in part, thanks to its growing celebrity fanbase. Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness told Yahoo Canada that the brand's Balance Blush Bronzer was their "gateway drug" into blush. Which, by the way, made Harper "so, so proud and happy" to hear. Actress Lily Gladstone, who made history in 2024 as the first Native American nominated for a Best Actress Oscar, was "adamant" about her makeup artist using Cheekbone Beauty, according to Harper. Celebrity sisters Erin and Sara Foster spotlighted the Horizon Lip Pencil in Sand on their podcast, "The World's First Podcast with Erin & Sara Foster," which resulted in hundreds of sales shortly thereafter. We sold "800 [units] in eight hours. That's insane for a small business," Harper recalled. The Fosters "keep coming back," Harper said. "They buy three sand lip pencils every time for the past like, three years." It "is so hard building a business," Harper admitted. "So when you hear feedback like that" from JVN, Gladstone, and other public figures, "it's still a massive pinch-me moment. [...] It's incredible." From the do-it-all product she is "hands down [...] not living without" to her favourite Canadian beauty products, here are five things Cheekbone Beauty founder Jenn Harper is Adding to Cart.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BuyCanadianGroup.ca Announces First All-Canadian Online Department Store
TORONTO, June 25, 2025 /CNW/ - Canadians eager to support local now have a new way to discover and buy home–grown products. is the country's first online department store featuring exclusively Canadian brands. Shoppers can explore a curated catalogue of Canadian products and complete a one–click, multi–brand checkout—knowing every dollar stays in Canada. Early momentum is strong: new brands are joining every day, including Pluck Tea, Maker's Clean by cleaning expert Melissa Maker, and Indigenous–owned Cheekbone Beauty. Thousands of Canadians have pre–registered, and leading domestic investors have already provided seed funding. "Eighty–five percent of Canadians are actively looking for Canadian alternatives. Catalogues and directories aren't enough. Canada needs a new department store—one that features all Canadian brands," said Dave Lazar, Founder of Buy Canadian Group. "We give shoppers an easy way to fill their cart and know they're buying Canadian." Product discovery is supercharged with Buy Canadian TV, a shoppable video destination where Canadian personalities and creators help shoppers discover Canadian alternatives in live streams and replays with on-screen shopping. Brands, meanwhile, can connect with consumers who are now looking to discover Canadian products. Powered by Canadian live shopping platform Stage TEN, launch shows feature Melissa Maker (Clean My Space, 2.1 million YouTube subscribers) and Harley Morenstein (Epic Meal Time, 6.7 million subscribers). Partnerships with Digital First Canada and Andromedia Distribution will soon make 8,000 + hours of Canadian video fully shoppable with Canadian products. is currently welcoming applications from Canadian–owned brands of all sizes and offers one–click onboarding for the more than 110,000 Canadian Shopify merchants. About Canadian Group is building the first all-Canadian online department store to make it easy for Canadians to discover and buy Canadian goods in a single checkout experience. SOURCE Buy Canadian Group Inc. View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
The Province
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Cheekbone Beauty partners with Indigenous artist Kent Monkman for celebratory makeup launch
The limited-edition collaboration was released in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 The limited-edition Cheekbone Beauty x Kent Monkman makeup release, $99. Photo by Cheekbone Beauty Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. 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Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The release:Cheekbone Beauty x Kent Monkman collaboration. The buzz: Indigenous makeup brand Cheekbone Beauty celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 with a special collaboration. The St. Catharines, Ont.,-based company teamed up with Cree artist Kent Monkman for a limited-edition makeup release. Called the Powwow Kit, the vegan and cruelty-free makeup package includes four products: Mattifying Moon Dust translucent powder; a Horizon Lip Pencil in the shade True Red; Healing Lip Oil in the limited-edition shade Resilience Red; and the fan-favourite Uprise Mascara. 'This collaboration merges art and beauty as tools for visibility, empowerment and education,' says Cheekbone Beauty founder and Anishinaabe entrepreneur Jennifer Harper. 'It invites our community to engage with Indigenous culture in a way that's intentional, meaningful and visually impactful. Together, we're amplifying Indigenous voices through beauty, reframing narratives, and reminding the world that Indigenous beauty is a beautiful reflection of identity and culture.' Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A cool — and collectible — aspect of this limited-time release is the fact that the makeup packaging sleeve, which features Monkman's iconic artwork Giants Walked the Earth, can be unfolded and framed as a piece of art. Monkman, who was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2023, is an internationally renowned artist whose work has been displayed at the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and many others. 'Monkman's art challenges colonial narratives and reclaims Indigenous identity through bold, unapologetic storytelling,' says Harper. 'By featuring his iconic work on our packaging, we bring that same energy into the beauty world — where representation has long been limited or stereotyped.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Founded in 2016 by Harper, Cheekbone Beauty is celebrated for its incorporation of Indigenous concepts of life cycle and sustainability with cosmetics. 'The beauty space, much like many others, is about how to get a product and sell it into someone's hands and nobody's too concerned about what happens to that afterwards,' Harper said in a 2022 interview with Postmedia News. 'So we really work from a different angle and are thinking so thoughtfully about, 'OK, what is going to happen to this?' ' The Cheekbone Beauty x Kent Monkman collaboration is available while supplies last. The price: $99. The retailer: Read More Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks World News Local News
National Post
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Cheekbone Beauty partners with Indigenous artist Kent Monkman for celebratory makeup launch
Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content The St. Catharines, Ont.,-based company teamed up with Cree artist Kent Monkman for a limited-edition makeup release. Article content Article content Called the Powwow Kit, the vegan and cruelty-free makeup package includes four products: Mattifying Moon Dust translucent powder; a Horizon Lip Pencil in the shade True Red; Healing Lip Oil in the limited-edition shade Resilience Red; and the fan-favourite Uprise Mascara. Article content 'This collaboration merges art and beauty as tools for visibility, empowerment and education,' says Cheekbone Beauty founder and Anishinaabe entrepreneur Jennifer Harper. 'It invites our community to engage with Indigenous culture in a way that's intentional, meaningful and visually impactful. Together, we're amplifying Indigenous voices through beauty, reframing narratives, and reminding the world that Indigenous beauty is a beautiful reflection of identity and culture.' Article content A cool — and collectible — aspect of this limited-time release is the fact that the makeup packaging sleeve, which features Monkman's iconic artwork Giants Walked the Earth, can be unfolded and framed as a piece of art. Article content Monkman, who was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2023, is an internationally renowned artist whose work has been displayed at the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and many others. Article content 'Monkman's art challenges colonial narratives and reclaims Indigenous identity through bold, unapologetic storytelling,' says Harper. 'By featuring his iconic work on our packaging, we bring that same energy into the beauty world — where representation has long been limited or stereotyped.' Article content Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC (@cheekbonebeauty) Article content Article content Article content
Vancouver Sun
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Cheekbone Beauty partners with Indigenous artist Kent Monkman for celebratory makeup launch
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. The release: Cheekbone Beauty x Kent Monkman collaboration . The buzz: Indigenous makeup brand Cheekbone Beauty celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 with a special collaboration. The St. Catharines, Ont.,-based company teamed up with Cree artist Kent Monkman for a limited-edition makeup release. Discover the best of B.C.'s recipes, restaurants and wine. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of West Coast Table will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Called the Powwow Kit, the vegan and cruelty-free makeup package includes four products: Mattifying Moon Dust translucent powder; a Horizon Lip Pencil in the shade True Red; Healing Lip Oil in the limited-edition shade Resilience Red; and the fan-favourite Uprise Mascara. 'This collaboration merges art and beauty as tools for visibility, empowerment and education,' says Cheekbone Beauty founder and Anishinaabe entrepreneur Jennifer Harper. 'It invites our community to engage with Indigenous culture in a way that's intentional, meaningful and visually impactful. Together, we're amplifying Indigenous voices through beauty, reframing narratives, and reminding the world that Indigenous beauty is a beautiful reflection of identity and culture.' A cool — and collectible — aspect of this limited-time release is the fact that the makeup packaging sleeve, which features Monkman's iconic artwork Giants Walked the Earth, can be unfolded and framed as a piece of art. Monkman, who was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2023, is an internationally renowned artist whose work has been displayed at the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and many others. 'Monkman's art challenges colonial narratives and reclaims Indigenous identity through bold, unapologetic storytelling,' says Harper. 'By featuring his iconic work on our packaging, we bring that same energy into the beauty world — where representation has long been limited or stereotyped.' A post shared by Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC (@cheekbonebeauty) Founded in 2016 by Harper, Cheekbone Beauty is celebrated for its incorporation of Indigenous concepts of life cycle and sustainability with cosmetics. 'The beauty space, much like many others, is about how to get a product and sell it into someone's hands and nobody's too concerned about what happens to that afterwards,' Harper said in a 2022 interview with Postmedia News . 'So we really work from a different angle and are thinking so thoughtfully about, 'OK, what is going to happen to this?' ' The Cheekbone Beauty x Kent Monkman collaboration is available while supplies last. The price: $99. The retailer: .
