Canadian Cosmetic Cluster Team
Uniting Canadian Cosmetics and Bringing it to the World
 In a market saturated with adult-focused beauty products and TikTok trends, one Canadian brand is stepping up to fill a crucial gap. Nudl Skincare was born out of a mother’s love and concern—a response to watching her daughters explore skincare without safe, age-appropriate options. Nudl isn’t just another skincare line; it’s a mission-driven brand designed specifically for tweens and teens, blending clean ingredients with empowering routines that nurture both skin and self-esteem. We sat down with the Chantal Snow, the founder of Nudl to learn more about what inspired the brand, how they’re redefining skincare for young people, and what’s next as they prepare to launch their thoughtfully crafted line across Canada. From mental health to ingredient integrity, Nudl is proving that skincare can be smart, safe, and seriously fun.
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 After nearly a decade working behind the scenes at beauty giants like Estée Lauder, L’Oréal Luxe, L’Occitane, and Orveon Global, Marco Tsang knew the ins and outs of corporate beauty. But what he didn’t see was himself—or the kind of skincare he needed. That realization, combined with a personal journey of skin recovery and self-discovery, led to the creation of Vintage Noon—a brand inspired by travel, nostalgia, and the emotional pulse behind truly intentional beauty.
We sat down with Marco to hear how his experiences shaped the brand, why golden-hour memories matter, and what’s next for this rising Canadian label.  As the Canadian Cosmetic Cluster gears up to bring sea-smart solutions to the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, let’s dip our toes into seven splashy facts about the Mediterranean—especially its French Riviera stretch—and dream of a bluer future powered by seaweed farms. A Semi-Closed Sparkling Basin
Covering about 2.5 million km² with a volume of roughly 3.7 million km³, the Mediterranean is nearly landlocked, linked to the Atlantic only through the Strait of Gibraltar. That narrow throat supplies some 70,000 m³/s of Atlantic water—without it, the sea level would plunge at nearly 1 m per year—and gives the basin a water “residence time” of about 100 years.[1] Salinity That Packs a Punch Evaporation outpaces freshwater inputs here, driving average surface salinity to about 38 PSU (parts per thousand)—higher than almost any other open sea. In its western depths, salinity still clocks in at 38.4 PSU, rising to 38.7 PSU in the eastern Mediterranean.[2]  Luxury is no longer just about price tags or polished storefronts in malls. It’s not what conglomerates like LVMH or media giants like Vogue have long dictated. Real luxury is something far more intimate, more powerful, and increasingly—more relevant. Someone once told me that luxury is simply having direct access to your supply chain. That stuck with me. Because when you truly have visibility and connection to every part of what you’re making—from the origin of your ingredients to the people crafting your product—you unlock a level of quality and authenticity that no marketing campaign can fake. That is luxury. It’s not about hype; it’s about truth. And when you have that access, you can source the best. You can choose exceptional ingredients, prioritize quality over quantity, and work with producers and artisans whose skills have been handed down over generations. That generational knowledge—rooted in heritage, culture, and pride—is what makes artisan, handmade products so powerful. It's a living legacy. We’re seeing a renaissance of true heritage brands. Not the kind manufactured by marketing teams, but those rooted in family stories, traditions, and regional craftsmanship. These are the brands that represent real luxury. They’re not private-label products slapped with a premium price and a trending active ingredient. They’re made by people who live their craft, who know their suppliers, who care about the details—and who live the very lifestyle their brand represents. There’s too much greenwashing in the luxury industry. Let’s be honest: a huge portion of luxury skincare brands are private label. One "hero" ingredient, a glossy bottle, and suddenly it's the "must-have" of the year. But how many of those founders have actually visited the farms? How many know how the ingredients are harvested or extracted? Very few. So, what are you really paying for? Marketing? A lifestyle? That’s not luxury—that’s performance.
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