Not to be dramatic, but we know you're dying to do better... with recycling, repurposing, and refilling your favourite products. And honestly, so do we. Our beautiful planet needs us to take the best care of it as we can, and now that we're open in Winnipeg, we're ready to take the next step: We are opening a refillery at portia-ella on Lilac this summer!

Is there a star ingredient in your product range? I’m excited by many of the ingredients in our products, but lately I’ve been especially fascinated with Torula Oil because it is the very first “biotech” ingredient we’ve used. It’s in our most recent launch, Moon Boost Serum. Torula Oil is made using naturally occurring microorganisms through a process called “precision fermentation”—think making beer, yogurt, or even kombucha.  It sits at an interesting intersection of natural and lab-made because Torula Oil comes from natural sources like yeast, but is created in a lab to ensure consistent potency. To me, it’s the next step forward in natural, ethical, and sustainable skincare, acting as an alternative to ingredients like palm oil that, while natural, also have a tremendously negative impact on the environment. But when it comes down to it, I love Torula Oil because it’s great for your skin. It’s an oil that acts both as an emollient and an occlusive, making it phenomenal at moisturizing the skin. It also promotes a healthy skin barrier, has soothing properties, is a powerful antioxidant that firms skin, and is full of skin-loving components like carotenoids and pro-vitamins. What more could you ask for?

Look no further for skincare, makeup, body care, and lifestyle products made in Canada; you're in the right place! Welcome to our corner of the internet where supporting local, independent companies is our standard (and has been for over 10 years!), and clean, innovative, non-toxic formulas shine. Shopping Canadian-made is more important now than ever before, and our offering at portia-ella features over 50 brands spanning skincare, makeup, body care, and lifestyle products! Supporting local has never been easier. shop by brand

What was the inspiration to start your brand? Losing my sister was a turning point in my life. It led me to explore a more holistic way of living—yoga, meditation, essential oils, and clean beauty became part of my healing journey. I wanted to create a brand that wasn’t just about skincare but about mindful self-care, embracing natural aging, and using plant-based ingredients that truly nourish the skin.