One of the perks to any convention is the opportunity to test and buy products that you otherwise might not know about. This year’s Beautycon was no exception. Beyond popular brands and companies simply boosting their profile, there are viable hidden gems that help you make the most of the beauty buying experience.

Skinfix had us at first swipe of the cheeky ‘Inked’ Tattoo Balm. The artist-approved formula is designed to protect new tattoos and nourish skin in a single swipe. If the ingredients aren’t enough to impress the hell out of you, the feeling of this rich creamy balm sinking into your skin will make you a true believer. Despite its rockstar-inspired packaging, the scent (which is naturally occurring due to the ingredients) is soft and reminiscent of an orange grove on a hot Summer day. The formula is free of petroleum and all animal based products, and relies on seed and nut oils to heal and nourish skin. Although this balm is marketed to protect new tattoos and revive the look of older ones, it can be used on any part of the body that is in need of an extra boost of moisture.

We’re also huge fans of the Lip Repair Balm. The non-sticky formula feels almost like a soft water going on. It works just fine alone to moisturize lips, or as a base for lip color… particularly with drying mattes in both solid and liquid formulas. Like the company’s other moisturizers, this balm features an impressive list of ingredients that actual translate to the way your lips look and feel.

Skinfix is proudly vegan and clinically tested to relieve dry skin associated with severe conditions like eczema. The most attractive thing about this brand might be the price point; each item is priced low enough to keep you from thinking too hard about buying it. And you need such a little bit of product that you easily get your money’s worth.

bioClarity is another company that deserves all the accolades. This plant-based brand pulls some of the best-known skin correctors together for a tightly-curated collection of cleansers, masks and moisturizers. The company employs the old adage that less is more, with simple steps to cleanse, treat, and moisturize your skin. The products are even separated by routine (Clear Skin and Essentials) and numbered accordingly. Ingredients like Tea Tree, Chamomile, Green Tea and Licorice Root can be found high on the list in most (if not all) of the products. Each product works in harmony to keep skin clear and balanced. The star of this skin care collection is the Restore hydrator, which contains a massive dose of chlorophyll under the company’s trademarked Floralux. This light hydrating moisturizer immediately absorbs to smooth and repair skin. In addition to cleansing and calming the skin, the formula also targets p-acnes (the bacteria that causes acne) and soothes away redness and inflammation.

For maintenance between your chosen routine, there are two masks to use several times weekly. The Clarifying Masque is clay-based and full of acne fighting ingredients like Tea Tree, Witch Hazel and Licorice Root. The Hydrating Masque is of the ‘peel off’ variety, and brightens skin with a dose of Citrus, Chamomile and Sandalwood. Although they are separated by skin type, we’ve learned that both can be interchanged for your skin’s immediate needs.

And if the ingredients aren’t enough to impress you, the company website features a series of ‘before and after’ photos to prove that their formulas work. They also claim results in as little as two weeks. If nothing else, bioClarity offers a traceable list of ingredients at a price point that won’t shock your system. And for most of us, that’s reason enough.