Glitter liner, luminous highlight, gold mani—how about all of the above? During this season of sparkle, your beauty shines brighter than ever, so we’re bringing a few faves that will help you keep beaming. Keep reading below to see what you could build your Glam Bag Plus with this December, and don’t forget to check back each month for a peek at the products coming up next.
Curious what you might have missed last month? Check out November’s Build Your Bag Spoilers now.
1. Choice:
TRESLÚCE BEAUTY Intenso Liner Duo in Fuerte + Honest
These aren’t your average gel liners. Cruelty-free, vegan, and ophthalmologist-tested, these pencils are extra safe for your waterline—but thanks to their multitasking formula, you can even use them on your lips, brows, and cheeks (using a light hand, we like to cream contour with Honest, a matte black-brown). And you can say goodbye to raccoon eyes with Fuerte, a matte black, because the smudge-resistant and transfer-proof formula lasts up to 13 hours.
2. Choice:
GLAMLITE S'mores Highlight and Contour Palette
Too chilly to hit the campground this winter? Cozy up to this sweet campfire-themed palette that contains a highlighter, bronzer, and contour all in one. Use Chocolate to add toasted definition to your features, Marshmallows to bring out the highest points of your face, and Graham Cracker to warm up your complexion. After all that winter skin prep you’ve been doing, your makeup routine deserves a little treat.
3. Choice:
MAAPILIM Eye Cream with Vitamin C & Quinoa Extract
Brightening? Check. Soothing? Check. Amazing? Check! With a boost of vitamin C and a dose of colloidal oatmeal, this eye cream helps your complexion look more even while it calms puffiness and protects the delicate skin under your eyes. It’s self-care in a tube, really—and an easy way to take care of you this month.
4. Choice:
UOMA Badass Icon Lipstick in Diana, Maya, or Tracy
Take your festive makeup looks to the next level by adding a layer of strength and statement-making color. Each shade in the UOMA BEAUTY Badass Icon range is named for an iconic female figure in history, and is formulated to be concentrated, comfortable, and bold—aka all the elements you need to feel like the boss you are. Diana is a rich red, Tracy is a chocolate brown, and Maya is a rosy beige.
5. Add-On:
FOXYBAE Rose Gold Blowout Dryer Brush
Don’t let those family photo ops sneak up on you this year. Give yourself gorgeous, camera-ready hair for the holidays with an all-in-one dryer, brush, and styler that delivers salon-quality results for a fraction of the price (and effort). The ceramic-coated barrel smooths your hair while helping to retain moisture, meaning your strands stay as healthy as possible during heat styling. Pro tip: Incorporate a hair mask in your routine for max shine and nourishment.
6. Add-On:
DR. BRANDT SKINCARE DARK SPOTS NO MORE® Lightening Serum Concentré
Even your most stubborn dark spots don’t stand a chance against this serum. The lightweight gel helps brighten hyper-pigmented spots with a 15% complex of three powerhouse acids, niacinamide, and plankton and turmeric extracts, expertly targeting only the discolored areas of your complexion (and not the skin around them). If you have a chance to add this skincare superhero to your cart, don’t wait!
7. Add-On:
THRIVE CAUSEMETICS Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara™ in Brynn
Award-winning, vegan, cruelty-free—there are so many reasons we love this mascara. It’s powered by a Flake-Free Tubing Technology™ to dramatically lengthen lashes from root to tip, plus an Orchid Stem Cell Complex™ to support longer, healthier-looking lashes (what’s not to love about that?). Once you try it, you’ll understand why this formula always makes our list of best mascaras.
8. Add-On:
TATCHA The Rice Wash
If a recent skincare awakening has you on the hunt for pH-balanced products, you’re in luck. This formula from TATCHA foams into a creamy lather—unlike most pH-neutral cleansers—that makes your skin feel silky, smooth, and balanced. It also gently washes away daily buildup and boosts luminosity with Japanese rice powder, an Okinawa algae blend, and hydration-favorite hyaluronic acid, making for a luxurious experience every time you go to cleanse.
Want in on all the IPSY Glam Bag fun? Take our Beauty Quiz now to get started. Already an Ipster? Refer your friends to earn points, which you can use toward products. Either way, don’t forget to check us out on Instagram and Twitter @IPSY.
Like this article? Share it with your friends by clicking the icons below!