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The 7 Virtues
The 7 Virtues
CA Parent company: The 7 Virtues Beauty Inc.
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Category:
True North
70%
Capital: Mixed
Capital: Mixed (profits)
Control: Canada
Control: Canada (decisions)

The 7 Virtues maintains a strong domestic presence through its Canadian-based headquarters and manufacturing operations. While the brand has accepted foreign venture capital and relies on global sourcing for its signature ingredients, it retains significant economic value within the country. The resulting True North score reflects high retention in control and operations despite globalized capital and input chains.

Vector Breakdown
Inputs
high
10 /20
The brand's core model involves sourcing specific raw materials from international conflict-affected regions, mixed with domestic carrier inputs.
Capital
Capital (profits)
medium
20 /40
The entity transitioned from private domestic ownership to a structure including minority foreign venture capital investment.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
20 /20
Strategic leadership and corporate headquarters are maintained within Canada.
Operations
medium
20 /20
Primary transformation, bottling, and distribution activities are conducted within Canadian facilities.
Origin claims
Best available claim:
Unknown
High
Scope: Unclear
Based on source quality + scope clarity + recency.
Updated Jan 19, 2026
Unknown
Applies to: Not specified
No additional claims found.
Caveats
No caveats noted.
Buying Direct in Canada
Duty: low
CA
Ships From
Canada
CA
Returns To
Canada
Maple Wash Analysis

Measures: Canadian symbolism intensity vs economic reality (True North)

Does not measure: product quality, legality, or whether claims are false

+15
Symbolic Gap
Fluff
Label is based on gap size, not intent or wrongdoing.
85 - 70 = +15
85
Canada Symbolism Score
70
True North
Top Symbolism Signals
+15
Local Place Anchoring
Frequent use of Halifax, Nova Scotia as a central part of the brand story.
Brand identity
Observed from Canadian-facing branding (no packaging claims used).
Operational Signals Mentioned
+40
Canadian Owned
The brand is owned and operated by its Canadian founder.
Operational Fact
Evidence
+30
Made in Canada
The brand explicitly states its manufacturing location within Canada.
Operational Fact
Evidence
Why the gap exists:

"Canadian bottling/operations can be local even when ownership/control is global."

Analysis

In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes its Halifax founding and domestic production. That symbolism is higher than the provided economic baseline.

Last analyzed: 1 month ago
Verified Official Retailers

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Hudson's Bay
Hudson's Bay
Flag Hudson's Bay Company (HBC)
Authorized Reseller
🍁🍁 40

True North: 40/100

Hudson's Bay maintains a significant operational presence and historical legacy within Canada. However, its True North score is impacted by its transition to foreign private ownership and foreign strategic control. Profits primarily flow to international capital holders despite the large domestic employment footprint.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 0/40
  • Control: 10/20
  • Operations: 20/20
  • Inputs: 10/20
πŸͺπŸ“¦ Stores + Ships
$69
You Pay
Customer pays return shipping β€’ Window: 30 days β€’ Returns to: Canada
30d
Easy
Full refund to original payment, 30+ day window β€’ Window: 30 days β€’ Refund: Original Payment
30d
$0
Free returns with prepaid label provided by the retailer.
Mixed / unclear
Claims
As of Jan 22, 2026
Ambiguous claim
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes deep historical heritage and iconic multi-stripe visual motifs. That symbolism is higher than the provided economic baseline.
Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 22, 2026.
We couldn’t verify this claim from official or primary sources.
This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination.
Deep Heritage Anchoring
Brand Identity
High-Intensity Iconography
Brand Identity
National Identity Positioning
Website
Details: 70/100
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Sephora Canada
Sephora Canada
Flag LVMH MoΓ«t Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE
Sold At
🍁 30

True North: 30/100

Sephora Canada operates as a foreign-controlled retailer with a significant domestic operational footprint. While it generates substantial employment and maintains physical infrastructure across Canada, its True North score is impacted by its status as a subsidiary of a French multinational, meaning capital and strategic control reside outside of Canada.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 0/40
  • Control: 0/20
  • Operations: 20/20
  • Inputs: 10/20
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$50
Free
Free prepaid return label or free drop-off β€’ Window: 30 days β€’ Returns to: Canada
30d
Easy
Full refund to original payment, 30+ day window β€’ Window: 30 days β€’ Refund: Original Payment
30d
$0
Free returns with prepaid label provided by the retailer.
Verified
Claims
As of Jan 22, 2026
Matches evidence
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes generic local community framing through its national naming convention. That symbolism is lower than the provided economic baseline.
Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 22, 2026.
This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination.
National Entity Branding
β€œSephora Canada”
Brand Identity See source
Geographic Digital Anchor
Website
Details: 100/100
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