DISCLOSURE: Nordstrom has sponsored this post but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
When it comes to beauty products, It can get easy to get stuck in a rut. Sure we all know the classic beauty brands but did you know that some of the come from small woman-owned businesses? In an ongoing series of pop up shops, Olivia Kim curates the Pop-In@Nordstrom. This monthly series showcases new and exclusive products at Nordstrom.
This month’s Pop-In@Nordstrom features new beauty products that showcase the future of the industry. From natural products focused on self care to CBD supplements, these Nordstrom beauty products highlight industry innovation. They also showcase brands that are run by woman, BIPOC individuals and LGBTQ+ identified folks.
I have a strong personal connection to Nordstrom. My mom worked there as a personal shopper for a few years when I was a kid. I got my first makeup products from Nordstrom and honed there. I learned to love and appreciate their customer-service focus, quality products and the extra-large dressing rooms in the personal shopping department. As a nearly lifelong customer of Nordstrom, I’m so thrilled to share some of the new Nordstrom beauty products that I am loving.
Woman-Owned Natural Skincare Products
Your skin is your largest organ. The products you use have a direct impact on the long term health of your body! is skin care at its prime. After noticing that many of the available skin care products at the time were made for the masses and not customizable to specific needs, Justine Kahn created Botnia.
She found that too many of the products didnât help skin heal, but actually caused damage. Ingredients like alcohol, synthetic fragrances, and other chemicals inflamed the skin and prevented it from healing itself. Justine ventured to create products that treated skin as a larger system, it is our body after all, and positively impact the skin.
Every ingredient Botnia uses is carefully chosen to enhance your skin’s natural beauty by harnessing the power of plants. Based in Sausalito, California, Botniaâs lab concocts the most beautiful, simple products to keep your skin at its healthiest. They even go as far as growing many of their own ingredients and establishing relationships with local growers so they know exactly where and how their ingredients are grown. Each product is hand-crafted so you know your skin is about to get some tender loving care!
Botnia Skincare Routine
I am by no means a skin care expert, so starting from little to no routine was exciting to try something right out of the gate I knew would treat my skin gently. Botniaâs Balancing Oil Cleanser, Rose Water Toner, and Soothing Repair Mask were the three products I tried. These products are all geared towards reducing inflammation in the skin, soothing and hydrating which if you live in a place where the air hurts your face, these kinds of products are a necessity as the weather changes.
ABOUT: Meadowsweet, an antioxidant powerhouse, reduces oil production and targets bacteria. Nurturing botanicals like lavender, rose, comfrey, and chamomile target a variety of inflammatory skin issues. This cleanser will balance the skinâs natural oils to gently heal and soothe.
KEY BENEFITS: Protects the skin and balances oil production. Meadowsweet, an antioxidant powerhouse, reduces sebum and targets bacteria. Comfrey leaf heals skin tissue and supports cell regeneration, while nurturing botanicals of lavender, rose, and chamomile target a variety of inflammatory skin issues. This cleanser will balance the skinâs natural oils to gently heal and soothe. Free of essential oils.
RITUAL: Starting with wet skin, apply 2 to 4 pumps of oil cleanser into the palm of your hand. Then apply to the face, moving around in circular movements for 30 to 60 seconds. Splash your skin a second time with water, then use a wet or dry cloth to remove any remaining oil left on the skin. Follow with your regular skincare routine.
INGREDIENTS: Carthamus tinctorius (Safflower) Oil, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Symphytum officinale (Comfrey) Oil, Filipendula ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Flowers, Rosa damascena (Rose) Flowers, Rubus idaeus (Red Raspberry) Flowers, Polyglucose (Decyl glucoside), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Calendula officinalis (Calendula) Flowers, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) Flowers, Matricaria recutita (German Chamomile) Flowers
ABOUT: Specifically designed for daily use with even the most sensitive of skin types. This botanical-rich toner balances your skin and helps to reduce inflammation and redness. By formulating this product primarily from gentle hydrosols, we have created a treatment that smells amazing and never causes irritation.
KEY BENEFITS: Rose, geranium, and neroli hydrosols soothe, protect, and balance your skin without causing inflammation. Witch-hazel extract acts as an astringent to reduce redness and the signs of aging.
RITUAL: Apply AM and PM to already cleansed skin before moisturizing.
INGREDIENTS: Ultra Pure Water (Aqua Eau), Rosa damascena (Rose) Hydrosol, Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) Hydrosol, Aurantium dulcis (Orange) Flower Extract, Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaves, Lactobacillus and Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Rosa damascena (Rose) Extract, Vegetable Glycerin, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Benzeneethanol.
ABOUT: Moisture-intensive treatment mask that refreshes and rejuvenates your skin. It is the ultimate in deep hydration!
KEY BENEFITS: This face mask is packed with hyaluronic acid and vitamin B3 to nourish and hydrate. Our handcrafted rose extract and geranium hydrosol nurture healthy skin by healing and fighting inflammation.
RITUAL: Start with freshly cleansed skin. Apply gel mask to entire face and décolleté. Let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse clean.
INGREDIENTS: Ultra Pure Water (Aqua Eau), Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) Hydrosol, Vegetable Glycerin, Rosa spp. (Rose) Extract, Lactobacillus and Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Hyaluronic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Arnica montana (Arnica) Flower Extract, Hydrastis canadensis (Goldenseal) Extract, Guar Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Benzeneethanol, Rosa damascena (Rose) Essential Oil.
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Handcrafted Herbal Haircare
From cream deodorant to shimmery highlight, makes a wide range of products including herbal haircare products. The company’s focus on healing permeates through the company’s products and ethos.
Owner Rachel Budde draws upon her heritage Slovenian heritage to incorporate traditional uses of plant medicine. Budde spent six years conducting ethnobotanical research in Slovenia so there’s both elements of science and magic to Fat and The Moon’s products.
Over the years, my hair remains one of my biggest insecurities. With thinning hair on one side, I find that I can wake up after taking an evening shower and have a greasy spot. This is where dry shampoo can be a game changer for your haircare routine.
One of the best Nordstrom beauty products in the Pop-In is Fat and the Moon’s . This product not only smells amazing but it’s brown! If you are brunette like me, you may be tired of dealing with the white powdery residue of other dry shampoos. The brown tint to this all-natural dry shampoo is just another trait that separates it from the rest!
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Makeup for ALL
Makeup is one of my favorite ways to express my personal style. Just like clothing, you can use makeup to communicate your individuality and creativity. The makeup brands included in this month’s Pop-In@Nordstrom are innovating and pushing the envelope in the makeup industry.
With a mission of inclusivity, FLUIDE creates makeup for all genders. FLUIDE is woman-owned and LGBTQ+ focused with Black non-binary babe Dev Seldon at the helm as FLUIDE’s Creative Director.
I have tried FLUIDE’s lipsticks in the past so I was excited to see a new FLUIDE universal glitter eyeliner at Nordstrom. This product is vegan, paraben-free, pthalate-free and cruelty-free so you can feel good about being extra AF.
Since I have a natural red undertone to my skin, I wear a pretty full-coverage foundation. This means that the faint freckles I gain over the summer are really not visible when I put makeup on. Enter Freck Beauty!
Remi Brixton shared my want of freckle on demand so she created the . This formula provides the longest-lasting faux freckle in the game.
I applied my freck faux freckles by dabbing the applicator on my cheeks. I blotted the freckles with a dry towel. The final result was the most adorable freckles that looked so natural!
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Nailed It!
I have been a long-time wearer of acrylic nails. Covid-19 has me rocking my natural nails for the first time in about five years. I’ve been looking for nail polish brands that reflect my personal style the way my acrylics have in the past. As soon as I saw Cirque Colors, I knew I had found my match.
Annie Pham founded Cirque Colors in 2012 to fill a void in the market for unconventional nail polish brands. Over the years, they have hand-mixed their color combinations to create one-of-a-kind styles often inspired by raw materials. Their polishes are non-toxic, vegan & cruelty-free. The brand stands strong in their social responsibility – donating to Planned Parenthood, the New York City food bank and Black Lives Matter.
I tried out . But it’s so much more than just a silver. It’s opaque glitter that shines almost holographic in the sun.
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It’s clear that Nordstrom really has you covered for innovative beauty products. Make sure you shop the post to add something new to your beauty routine! Find something else you love at Pop-In@Nordstrom? Let me know in the comments below!