Who doesn’t like to discover new local brands or try new products? Not me, which is why I love introducing you to smaller local and female-owned businesses that really deserve your attention. Hopefully, you’ll love them as much as I do! This month, let me introduce you to Nuphar, a Montreal-based, female-owned brand offering handmade and organic cosmetics.

Everything from face creams to soap bars is handmade by the lovely founder, Stéphanie. Most ingredients used are organic and/or without pesticides. And if that’s not enough, her branding is absolutely genius and oh-so-pretty! I mean look at those lovely nature-inspired pictures and super cute tags and jars! :O

Nuphar products I tried

Face moisturizer for normal/combination skin

Nuphar has several face moisturizers and I picked the one for normal/combo skin. It is made with orange essential oil to hydrate skin and cedar essential oil to treat problem skin aka the excess of sebum. This cream has a delicate scent that makes you feel like you’re putting some good healthy stuff on your face. The texture is not too thick so it’s perfect for anyone (read: it doesn’t stay sticky or oily on your face!).

What I love the most about this cream is that it is absorbed really quickly and leaves your skin feeling hydrated for hours. It’s perfect for applying in the morning before heading out the door, or in the evening for a soft and hydrated skin in the morning.

Hand cream

It is made with mango butter & orange blossom so it has a light and delicate scent. The texture is not too thick/greasy, and you don’t have to wait too long for it to be absorbed. This cream hydrates nicely and doesn’t leave a greasy feeling. You can also use this cream anywhere on the body.

Organic soap

I had a hard time picking my favourite scent from all the options but I went for aloe vera & peppermint. What can I say, mint always has a way to my heart!

Every soap is unique and has that lovely handmade with love aspect. The aloe vera & peppermint soap smells very fresh, but there are so many other scents: sweet, floral, herbal, etc. A perfect gift for yourself or a loved one!

To purchase Nuphar products, visit the website or one of its sales points. In the meantime, you’d be awesome to drop a little ‘like’ on Nuphar’s Facebook page to show some love! <3

-xox- Marika