Skincare VC-Backed

Three Ships 9 · 8

Reviewed Jun 21, 2026

Plant-powered, EWG Verified serums and creams from two founders who kept control.

Why We Trust This Brand

Three Ships is still run by its two founders, who state they have kept control of the company, and it has not been acquired. Several of its products are EWG Verified, one of the stronger third-party clean-ingredient programs, and it is Leaping Bunny cruelty-free.

Ingredients & Safety

Plant-derived actives including bakuchiol, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C, with many products carrying EWG Verified status. The brand states it is fully vegan and cruelty-free.

Certifications

EWG Verified Leaping Bunny (Cruelty-Free)

Full Ingredient List

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Safe Watch Caution
01
Bakuchiol
02
Hyaluronic acid

Deep hydration molecule, holds 1000x its weight in water.

03
Vitamin C Also: Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Also known as: Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Antioxidant that brightens skin and supports collagen production.

04
Kakadu plum extract
05
Caffeine

Ownership & Independence

Founded in 2017, originally as NIU BODY and rebranded to Three Ships in 2020, by Connie Lo and Laura Burget. The company has raised a few million dollars, including a 2024 round led by Thrive Venture Fund, but the founders publicly state they control the company and it has been profitable.

VC Funding Note

About 4.4M CAD raised, including a 2024 round led by Thrive Venture Fund (BDC Capital). Founders state they retain control and the company is profitable; minority venture, not a control sale.

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