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Aron Ahuja October 21, 2025 Why Toronto Is North America’s
If you have ever fallen down a TikTok skincare rabbit hole, you have probably bumped into a Canadian brand without even realising it. A clear dropper bottle that looks more like a science experiment than luxury skincare? That is The Ordinary. A five-minute face routine that feels more “subway selfie” than red carpet? That is Nudestix. Canada’s beauty scene is not loud, it is not flashy, but it has quietly mastered the digital playbook in a way that feels effortless.
Refresh Botanicals and the Clean Beauty Glow-Up
At WeBeeSocial, a digital marketing agency in Canada, we saw the power of this approach when working with Refresh Botanicals in Canada and the US. Instead of polished ads, we built campaigns around skincare bloggers sharing their own “refresh journey” over a month. Another wave of content focused on eco-friendly packaging, turned into playful reels and unboxing videos. The result was a community that trusted the brand, shared its story, and actually bought into the values behind the products.
The Ordinary Revolution
The Ordinary is a perfect example of how to win in the digital age. Instead of celebrity campaigns, it let ingredient lists do the talking. TikTok creators loved explaining why niacinamide or hyaluronic acid actually worked, and suddenly the brand became the skincare teacher we all needed. No big budget commercials, just authentic, nerdy content that resonated with millions.
Nudestix and the No-Filter Era
Then there is Nudestix. Born in Toronto, raised on Instagram. The brand built its empire on simple, natural looks. Forget 20-step contour tutorials — Nudestix leaned into five-minute routines that looked good on a Zoom call or a quick night out in King West. By collaborating with micro influencers who actually used the products in real life, Nudestix made “no-filter beauty” cool long before it became a TikTok trend.
Bite Beauty and the Lip Lab Moment
Bite Beauty gave Toronto something different: experience as content. The Lip Lab was not just a store, it was a playground where fans could create custom lip shades. And of course, nobody left without posting it on Instagram. The product was lipstick, but the campaign was the story. That kind of natural digital buzz is priceless.
Why They Keep Winning
Canadian beauty brands understand something simple. Authentic beats aspirational. Communities build faster than campaigns. And culture, whether it is a Toronto winter routine or a back-to-school skincare haul, is the best brief you can have. That is why their content feels real, their audiences feel heard, and their growth feels unstoppable.
At WeBeeSocial – counted among the best digital marketing firms for brands looking to scale globally – this is the kind of storytelling we thrive on. We know how to take a brand’s truth and turn it into digital conversations that people actually care about. If your beauty brand is ready to glow online, we are ready to make that happen.
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