As beauty editors at IPSY, we try out a ton of products (and we mean a ton). Hundreds of products come across our desks every single month. And while we’re busy swatching, swiping, and testing so that we can give you all the tips and tricks you need to know—we’re also keeping mental notes of our personal faves.
Want to know what IPSY beauty editors are coveting this month? Here are all the products we’re crossing our fingers we get in our own August Glam Bags (and stealing from work if we don’t).
Pia Bhattacharya, Senior Beauty Editor
1. FEEL BEAUTY Daily Hemp Oil Facial Cleanser
“I loveee summer—but by the end my skin always needs a little extra TLC. This cleanser doesn’t just feel so soothing and satisfying, it helps calm any redness and rebalance my skin’s moisture levels while washing the day away.”
2. THISWORKS Morning Expert Hyaluronic Serum
“A hyaluronic serum is my holy-grail—I always have one handy. And when my skin needs a boost of moisture and I wanna work on my glow, I add this to my routine. It’s boosted with vitamin C to help even my complexion, plus HA to keep my dry skin hydrated and happy.”
3. CIATÉ LONDON Wonderwand Mascara
“My love affair with mascara will never end. It just helps me feel put together instantly. This Wonderwand Mascara adds insane volume to my lashes (they’re super fine, so I NEED), plus it lifts and curls with just a few swipes. The best part? I can layer it on and it’s never clumpy. Love it.”
Hannah Cassidy, Senior Beauty Editor
1. ITEM BEAUTY Lite Sauce Gel Moisturizer Mini
“The real summer in SoCal is just getting started, which means everything feels occlusive and heavy. This lightweight formula sinks into skin, moisturizes without feeling sticky or greasy, and feels so good I wish I could put it all over my body.”
2. MILK MAKEUP Lip + Cheek in Werk
“MILK MAKEUP has truly mastered the art of on-the-go products. I swipe this cream stick (Werk is a gorge dusty rose shade) onto lips, the apple of my cheeks, and if I’m feeling wild I’ll use a beauty sponge to tap it over the bridge of my nose for a sun-kissed effect. Finish with mascara and I’m out the door!”
3. BAREFOOT VENUS Lemon Freckle Shea Butter Lotion
“The vanilla-lemon scent in this body lotion is absolutely insane (in the best way)—like a slice of lemon meringue pie from your fave old school diner. Plus, it’s got a hefty dose of shea butter, which is my holy grail for nourishing dry knees and elbows and giving my skin a healthy sheen.”
Maddie Aberman, Beauty Editor
1. BENEFIT COSMETICS Precisely, My Brow Pencil Waterproof Eyebrow Definer in Warm Light Brown
“Read a million tutorials on filling in your brows, and you’ll find the words ‘hair-like stroke’ in 99 percent of them. This insanely precise brow pencil is how you do it. This tip of the pencil is so tiny, and the formula is just hard enough to create perfect strokes but soft enough that you’re not scraping your face as you go. In short: I’m obsessed.”
2. DARPHIN STIMULSKIN PLUS MULTI-CORRECTIVE DIVINE EYE CREAM
“I turn the big 3-0 this year, so I feel like I need to start taking my eye-skin care a bit more seriously, starting with this eye cream from DARPHIN. It tackles my morning dark circles and puffiness with ease, and works to soften fine lines over time. Plus, it’s lightweight enough to work well under my makeup, which is a must for me.”
3. GEORGANIC Propolis Clear Peeling Pads
“I fancy myself a bit of a peel pad aficionado. They’re a staple in my weekly skincare routine, and I’ve tried just about every option on the market. All that being said, I keep coming back to these propolis (an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial resin made by bees) infused pads. It might be the radiant glow I wake up with each time I use them before bed, or the immediate smooth texture they leave behind. Either way, I love how they make my skin look and feel.”
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