Monday, August 12, 2019

Love Your Skin: Stand Out Products from Cosmoprof NA 2019


All last week, my blog has focused on my discoveries while attending Cosmoprof North America last month. I have shared details on BOUTIQUE, their fundraising sampling bar, my top picks in Tools of the Trade, and the assortment of cosmetic lines exhibiting at this business to business trade show. On this installment, I'm sharing with you my top picks in skin care. As I've mentioned previously, this trade show is huge, covering almost 300,000 square feet with approximately 1,400 exhibitors. With less than three full days, it just isn't possible for me to see it all, but I do give it my best shot! In spite of that, it wasn't easy to narrow this list down from everything I had seen. Without further ado, here are my top 12 stand out product picks in the category of skin care!

Why I chose this: We've all seen skincare products that contain one or two ingredients to improve your skin, but this line had me floored. Each of the products from this brand lineup are filled with nourishing active botanicals and peptides to truly give your skin as many tools as possible to make your skin look its best. Aging is just a fact of life, and the Miracular Rejuvenation Collection isn't going to turn back the clock and turn 50 year old skin looking 20 years, for example, but it is clinically proven to refine, brighten, and lift the skin to make it look healthier and younger.
Why I chose this: The first step to good skin is starting off with clean skin, free of dull and uneven texture and clogged pores. The Hydrogel molecular formula was created to extract impurities from pores while sloughing off dead skin cells, leaving an even and radiate finish. This is a great way to really deep clean your skin without having to resort to products with environmentally UNfriendly microbeads.

Why I chose this: I love putting on lip balms, but if I am being honest with myself, most just aren't nourishing enough to actually hydrate my lips and just temporarily appease my need for a fun flavor. This is made with several oils to leave your lips feeling their best. Rather than products that only temporarily fix dry lips, the ingredients actually hydrate and heal your lips, and what's better than a product that treats your skin rather rather than cover up issues?


Why I chose this: I love to travel, but packing toiletries can be frustrating when I am limited to carry-on only sizes and tubes that occasionally leak in my luggage in spite of my best efforts. I fell in love with these adorable face-shaped cleansers the moment I laid eyes on them! Formulated dry, oily, and combination skin, these cleansing sheets dissolve into a paste that lathers when applied to the face with more water. Ingenious!

Why I chose this: We're branching a little into body care with this post, but I couldn't leave this body cream by Ella+Mila unmentioned! Filled with shea butter and nourishing oils, this cream is absorbed quickly by the body, leaving a soft non-greasy finish. It currently comes in lavender scent, for those that need that extra help relaxing for bedtime, and unscented. I'm a fan of unscented so I can use it during the day and not have it interfere with my perfume!

Why I chose this: I like to use Vitamin C-based products on my skin to keep it looking bright, but it is often just one more product to lather on or tap into my skin. I was really excited when I came across this powder at the Vitabrid booth; simply tap a little out and mix it into your products you already use with your current skincare regimen! I also love that this is stabilized so the vitamin C is released over a period of 12 hours.


Why I chose this: We all know we're supposed to be using sunscreens, but the type of sunscreen we use has an affect on the environment and possibly even our bodies. With chemical sunscreens being absorbed into the body, mineral sunscreens are a safer alternative. Love Sun Body sunscreens are clinically tested to by hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic (it won't block your pores), and are safe for our reefs. They are also conveniently available in travel-sized bottles in addition to the full size!


Why I chose this: Swiss apple stem cell extracts are known for being rich in phytonutrients and protein, and this serum has been clinically proven to combat the signs of aging. Anti-aging peptides help with collagen production with extracts and vitamins E and B3 help skin elasticity and smoothness.

Why I chose this: I can admit it- there was a time when I thought consuming collagen was just another ploy to get us to purchase products, but research has shown that ingesting collagen peptides can help improve skin elasticity (not to mention lessen joint pain if you work out often). I liked these powders by Harmony Proteins because they are conveniently packaged to mix with your water and the collagen is sourced from pasture-raised and grass-fed cattle. There are no sweeteners or colours added, and the flavors are delicious!


Why I chose this: Keeping your skin hydrated is one of the easiest steps to keep your skin looking youthful, and hyaluronic acid (HA) is your skin's BFF. Our bodies produce less HA as we get older, so adding a product that contains one will attract and bind water, keeping our skin looking more youthful. I was drawn towards this particular product (launching October 24th, by the way!) due to it's simple and clean ingredients. Made with aloe juice and hyaluronic acid, simply mix a few drops with your moisturizer to apply to the skin. I also like that it comes with a little wooden spatula to remove product out of the jar!


Why I chose this: This was my introduction to the Djon Djon mushroom, and it is rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals that detox and revitalize the skin. This cream also contains cannabis oil, rich in fatty acids and Vitamin E. Any visible redness or irritation will be soothed, all while moisturizing the skin. Due to its ingredients, it does have an "earthy" smell that may take some getting used to, but this sure will pack a punch in your skincare routine!


Why I chose this: There are several reasons to love this product, and not just for the combination of peptides included in Sway's Youth Nectar! It is also formulated with my beloved Swiss apple stem cells, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid. I was also excited to discover it contains Blue Tansy, a flower in the chamomile family with anti-inflammatory properties. With its unique combination of ingredients, it will have your skin hydrated, brightened, rejuvenated and soothed in no time!


There are so many products to see at Cosmoprof North America, and these are what I considered to be the best of the best as it pertains to skincare. I've tried to include a variety of options, as body chemistries vary and what works best for one person may not for another. When compiling this list, I also wanted to take into account personal budgets and included options in a range of price points. Some are complex while others are more simple; the beauty industry perfectly demonstrates that we all want different things when it comes to our products!

Cosmoprof North America is a business to business beauty trade show, where those in the industry can meet, build new relationships, and collaborate on future products. Approximately 1,400 exhibitors share revolutionary technologies and innovative ideas in packaging and manufacturing alongside brands debuting their products. Next year's show is scheduled with new dates, from Tuesday, June 30 through Thursday, July 2.

Until next time, dear readers, have a wonderful day!
XO!


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37 comments

  1. You chose so many terrific sounding skincare products there are too many to mention. But thank you for saying that ingesting collagen has been shown to work!

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    1. It's still a debated topic where some doctors disagree, but there is evidence to suggest it does!

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  2. Nice choices! I wish I had time to walk around! I got some products from the German companies across from us but now I'm able to walk through vicariously through you! :)

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    1. I'm glad to help show you the parts of the show you missed!

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    1. I'm impressed with how many brands you got to learn about. This would be so great to be able to feel and smell them so I'd know what to use in the future. I have Vitabrid and can highly recommend that to people.

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    2. I definitely agree with being able to smell products! I had some people look at me funny whenever I would smell what I rubbed onto my skin, so I guess not everyone thinks about that.

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  4. I have been a huge fan of Sara Happ lip scrubs for over 2 decades! I want to try that new trio with the lip mask.

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    1. If you do, please let me know what you think of it!

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  5. Oh my gosh look at all those fun products! I always love discovering new products and finding ones I really love.

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    1. I'm such a fan of skin care products in general, so having so many quality items in one place was pure heaven for me!

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  6. So cool. I would love to check out the new skin products. My skin could always use the help. These all sound awesome.

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    1. I'm always happy to help guide with suggestions if you would like! Just let me know and I can help find what may be best for your skin type!

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  7. So many great products. This would be an amazing event to attend.

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    1. I love to go and learn about what all products are available on the market, and have discovered so many I never knew about beforehand!

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  8. I love this kind of events during which I can get to know some new brands. I love these products, they seem to be really great! :)

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    1. These definitely caught my attention and show a lot of promise!

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  9. These all look so awesome! The only brand I have ever tried before is the Sara Happ. The Collagen Bar looks amazing too. So many products here that I would love to try myself. I am always looking for better skin care products!

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    1. The Collagen Bar was put on by Harmony Proteins, and they can be found easily at most Walmart stores. Talk about convenient!

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  10. That's some great picks for sure but the Sara Hape Lip Slip Balm really catches my eye! I need to try them out for sure, I am lip balm junkie!

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    1. I'm glad to hear that! I tried to include a variety so everyone could find something that might appeal to them!

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  11. Great post! This sounds like an amazing event. I'm a skin care freak, so I'm constantly trying new stuff. My skin is super dry, so would probably go for that moisturizer that you recommended from Ella+Mila.

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    1. Mine has gotten dry now that I'm swimming every day, so this should be a lifesaver!

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    1. Girl, me too! I love they they have added in skin care on top of cosmetics and nail polish!

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  13. There are SO many good brands up there! I hate that I missed this year. I can’t wait to go look some of these up!

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    1. It was definitely not the same without seeing you there! Hopefully this helps catch you up some so you don't feel like you missed out too much this year!

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  14. It looks like you had a great time. What an adventure. I enjoyed your list of skincare products. I particular like the collagen bar, and great to hear that ingesting it really works.

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  15. I love events like this where you can get right close and personal with products to really get to know them. You made some good choices with the products. vicky

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  16. So many great finds. I love the little travel cleansers. They are so handy and unique. I'm also a big fan of taking collagen. I put some in my smoothie or water every day. It really does make a difference.

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  17. Oh I want to try a lot of these products. They sound great.

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  18. Oh wow, these looks like an amazing skincare finds. I've heard so much about Puriface . My friends using this and introduce to me. I always wanted to try this

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  19. A collagen bar! Heavenly! Would like to try that SPF 50 sun protection. I always need that.

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  20. The lip slip sounds so good for someone with perpetually dry lips like me. I wish I had been able to go this year

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  21. The paper cloud masks sound neat! Also excited to see Ella Mila doing other things!

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  22. This convention looks so cool! Love the mineral sunscreens, it’s definitally the way sunscreen is heading.

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  23. You have beautiful bright pictures. Well done!!! Ooooh Sara Happ was there!!! Hells ya to Vitabrid C!!!! Ok, and you have me very curious about the collagen powders. I kinda thought it was just another buzzword thing. I hadn't seen the research yet but I'm interested!

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