IPSY Beauty Editors Share Their Favorite Products From July’s Glam Bag Plus
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 July Glam Bag Plus (and stealing from work if we don’t).
Marta Topran, Senior Editorial Manager
1. LAVIDO 2-in-1 Purifying Facial Mask and Exfoliator
“LAVIDO wasn’t on my radar until I discovered this product in my Glam Bag Plus. I was excited because I’m addicted to exfoliation and am always on the lookout for my new holy grail. I was even more excited to read on its packaging that it’s free of parabens, silicones, SLSs, mineral oils, and other nasties I try to avoid in my skincare routine. This baby earned a spot in my shower shelf and has been keeping my skin smooth and glowy for the past month.”
2. PLAYA New Day Mist
“I can count on one hand how many times I’ve blow dried my hair since working from home. Bless this hair-refreshing mist for somehow making my coworkers think I have my act together over Zoom. I just spritz it all over in the a.m. and give my hair a scrunch and my waves are magically beachy and perfectly tousled. I’m on my third bottle of this stuff—I love it so much!”
3. COMPLEX CULTURE Contour • Blush Brush
“Try and find a softer brush than this I dare you. Once I got my hands on the new brush collection from COMPLEX CULTURE, they quickly replaced everything else in my makeup bag. I love that this one multitasks so I don’t have to waste time or energy on a complicated brush routine.”
Hannah Cassidy, Beauty Editor
1. SUNDAY RILEY Luna Sleeping Night Oil
“The biggest myth I’ve ever told myself was that oils were bad for my skin. This blend was the first to open my eyes (and pores) to a whole new world of glow—and it will forever be my go-to. I like to pat in a few drops over my p.m. moisturizer and let the combo of retinol and calming oils work their magic while I snooze. Waking up to baby soft skin with zero irritation? Best feeling ever.”
2. IL MAKIAGE Color Boss Multi-Dimensional Eye Color in Alter Ego
“One swipe wonders. These super pigmented shadows give me the drama I crave without looking like I packed a pound of product on my eyelids—so the finish looks creamy, not cakey. This shimmery purple is a perfect alternative to the usual metallics (gold, silver, bronze) and I’m obsessed with the instant cool factor they give.”
3. TULA Protect + Glow Daily Sunscreen SPF 30 Gel
“Admittedly, it took me far too long to make SPF a part of my a.m. routine. I was so hung up on annoying pasty effects, acne-inducing formulas, and feeling like I had a greasy layer all over. Turns out, I just needed to find the right sunscreen and this one checks off all my boxes: Lightweight, super hydrating, and packed with glowy ingredients. Dare I say it’s my fave part of my routine now? Yes, yes I do.”
Pia Bhattacharya, Beauty Editor
1. AHAVA Essential Day Moisturizer
“I always have this around no matter what season it is. It’s just the perfect everyday, no-fuss moisturizer. It’s become my go-to for when I’m traveling, or when I’m just looking for something lightweight that I know won’t irritate my skin. Plus, the vitamin E and aloe is so soothing after a day in the sun. If you’re looking for a staple moisturizer that you can use year-round, this is it.”
2. PIXI BY PETRA Glow Mist Setting Spray
“I must admit, I wasn’t really into using setting sprays until I tried this one. Not only does it keep my makeup looking fresh for hours, it’s made with a ton of natural essential oils and fruit extracts that make my skin feel amazing! It gives me a dewy glow and nice hit of hydration—and it’s sooo refreshing for when your skin needs a quick pick-me-up.”
3. YENSA Super 8 Lip Oil in Pink Shine
“Dry lips all year long are kind of a fact of life for me—and I thought I’d tried everything from balms to rich creams to heal them until I discovered lip oils. This one is packed with superfoods that help nourish my lips and keep them protected and insanely hydrated. Plus, the pretty pop of pink is so fresh and summery.”
Maddie Aberman, Beauty Editor
1. AWAKE Glow Pill Super Serum
“The only adjective I want people to use to describe my skin is glowy. I’m constantly in search of that magic potion that will make me radiant without clogging my blackhead-prone pores. Then I found this. The combo of vitamins B3 and B5 and niacinamide is enough to hydrate my oily skin sans moisturizer and leave my skin looking plump, poreless, and insanely glowy. Mission accomplished.”
2. OFRA COSMETICS OFRA x NikkieTutorials "Glazed Donut" Highlighter
“I’ve never met a highlighter name more fitting than Glazed Donut. The glossy, wet look of a Krispy Kreme fresh out of the glaze waterfall is the exact effect this powder gives your cheekbones. I’m more of a makeup minimalist, so I like to apply it with a fluffy brush to soften the gleam, but if you’re looking for impact, use your fingers and you’ll get just that.”
3. REALHER Eye Am Amazing 24HR Eyeliner in Black
“My favorite way to wear liner is on my top waterline to make my lashes look thicker without looking like makeup. This also happens to be the worst eyeliner location in terms of longevity. Somehow this inky black pencil stayed put from 8am application to 10pm removal with zero smudges or transfers, plus it was soft enough that I didn’t feel like I was poking my eye out when I was tracing my waterline. Suffice it to say, I’m totally hooked.”
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