Pronunciation - |tey-mi|

(noun)

Originates from the Yorùbá language and tribe of Nigeria - translates to “Mine”.

Ethically Sourced

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Sustainable Packaging

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Premium Quality Essentials

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  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • 100% Inclusive

    Self care + skincare is for everyone.

    A healthy mind and skin does not discriminate against your age, gender or complexion.

  • Artisanally Crafted + Eco luxe

    Our Essentials are handcrafted with care in our Toronto studio. Every small batch meets our strict quality standards before reaching you. We thoughtfully source local ingredients and partner with fair trade suppliers to protect both people and our planet.

  • Clean beauty standards + effective ingredients

    We practice clean beauty by using 100% plant-based, organic ingredients that performs exceptionally.

    All of our essentials are free of:

    fillers, palm oil, parabens, phthalates, sulfates, sulphate detergents GMOs, silicones, Petro-chemicals, petrolatum, mineral oils, synthetic fragrances and synthetic dyes.

    Cruelty free.

  • Reusable, recyclable + sustainable packaging

    We are dedicated to keeping our Carbon Footprint low.

    We try not to use any extra packaging such as product boxes - instead we use paper, biodegradable packing peanuts and/or cloth bags (if needed).

    As of April 2020, we transitioned over completely food-grade glass packaging, sterilized before filling it up and blocks out UV rays. You can either reuse for other ethical purposes or bring back empties to participate in our recycling program.

Meet the Founder

  • Temi Shobowale

    Photography by Gillian Mapp

    Temi established her beauty career at a young age as a beauty advisor to her friends and family. Although makeup is her lifelong passion, she also has a heart of a humanitarian and loves giving back and sharing knowledge with other women within her community. Right before resuming her post-secondary goals, Temi spent a period of time volunteering her services to women who were residents of a local women’s shelter. Temi realized she found a way to combine both of her passions — beauty and philanthropy. Temi has had the opportunity to work with many talented individuals and wonderful mentors, which provided her with the ability to showcase her skills, talents, personality and attention to detail that is brought to every transformation she creates. 

    After many years of working in the beauty retail industry and doing research on the harmful ingredients used in ‘cult favorites’ skincare products - Temi gathered all of her product knowledge and decided to take matters into her own hands. She began to formulate skincare products with organic plant-based ingredients for herself which led to her friends questioning her new glow. Temi reached out to friends and colleagues such as Professional makeup artists, Estheticians and more to have them test her products which led to them wanting more…- thus ‘Essentials by Temi’ was born. Skin and soul care made easy for you with a touch of temi.

    Your skin and soul deserve the best — don’t you agree?

Feed your skin and soul the essentials they deserve.

There's no Planet B, and together, we pledge to honor our one and only home, keeping "aye" (the Earth) sacred and free from waste.

At Essentials by Temi, sustainability is our mantra. From BPA-free, FDA-approved glass containers to eco-friendly, box-less packaging and locally sourced, organic, and fair-trade ingredients, we're committed to upholding the highest standards of eco-consciousness in every aspect of our brand.

Repurpose, Recycle, Upcycle!

After indulging in our products, don't discard your glass bottles/jars. Instead, give them a new purpose or elevate them through upcycling.

Or, collect and return (6) empty glass bottles/jars, and receive an exclusive gift or a 15% discount on your next purchase.

Here’s how:

Thoroughly clean your containers.

Return (6) empty glass empties using our prepaid mailing label (request the PDF at hello@essentialsbytemi.com).

Send back the glass empties and we'll handle the recycling for you! As a token of our appreciation, we'll gift you extend a special 15% discount code.

Containers must be cleaned and in reusable condition.

Note: Drop-off option available exclusively in Downtown Toronto

Together, let's make every day Earth Day and celebrate the beauty of eco-luxe living!