The Three Ships Journey: From Start-Up to International Success

Connie Lo is the co-founder of Three Ships, an all natural, vegan skincare brand on a mission to make clean beauty accessible for all women by providing 100% plant-derived, certified cruelty-free skincare products all under $40. At Three Ships, Connie spearheads strategic partnerships, vendor + retailer management, brand strategy, sales, and marketing.

Connie’s interest in natural skincare began at a young age when she would whip up DIY face masks and concoctions for her skin after coming home from school. She grew up believing in the importance of eating well and taking care of your skin, rather than covering skin blemishes up with makeup.

Along with her love of natural beauty, Connie also grew up with a strong passion for entrepreneurship. Throughout high school, Connie ran her own businesses and was selected to ring the opening bell at the Toronto Stock Exchange due to her natural entrepreneurial spirit. Her thirst for business continued throughout her time at Queen’s University, where she joined and co-chaired an international entrepreneurs’ competition. After graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce, Connie wanted to combine her passion for wellness with female empowerment. In 2016, a mutual friend introduced Connie to Laura Burget. Both frustrated about the lack of affordable, clean skincare on the market, the two took their $4,000 CAD and began creating their own formulations in their apartment kitchens with the goal to one day create the most transparent natural beauty brand in the world. In 2017, Three Ships was officially born.

When Connie is not focusing on Three Ships, you can find Connie traveling the world, hitting up the hottest restaurants and bars, practicing healthy living, and spending time with her fiancé, Jason.