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 March Glam Bags (and stealing from work if we don’t).
Marta Topran, Editorial Director
1. OUAI Leave In Conditioner
“I was once lucky enough to have OUAI founder Jen Atkin do my hair (it’s never looked better), and since then, I will literally do whatever she says to my hair and use whatever she recommends. This leave in is no exception. It smells like heaven and leaves my naturally wavy hair shiny and frizz-free all day long.”
2. HOLA NEON High-Gloss Lacquer in Kahlo
“I’m a sucker for anything even remotely Frida Kahlo-related (she is my forever beauty and life inspo), so when this super shiny gloss came across my desk, it was love at first sight. It’s the perfect everyday mauve shade and I love that the brand was founded by a fellow Latina.”
3. MILK MAKEUP Lip + Cheek in Werk
“What is it about MILK products that just make you so excited to open them up and play? This double-duty stick makes getting ready so easy. Just a swipe on cheeks and lips (and, TBH, I use it on eyes too), and you look instantly ready to take on the day.”
Pia Bhattacharya, Senior Beauty Editor
1. CIATÉ LONDON Fruit Burst Lip Oil in Mango & Lime
It’s still cold out here in NYC and I’m desperate for tropical vibes—oh, and I’m pretty much a sucker for anything mango. This lip oil is literally bursting with fruity mango and lime, and it’s so refreshing on my lips. It keeps them soft and hydrated with fruit oils and vitamin E and it’s not the least bit sticky.”
2. WANDER BEAUTY Wanderess™ Glow Highlighter in After Hours
“Confession: I’ve tried hundreds of highlighters that have come across my desk and I’m still not a pro at applying them, so I use them sparingly. This champagne-pearl highlighter is so buttery thanks to moisturizing ingredients that help you blend it on seamlessly with minimal effort. And the glow? SO good.”
3. COCOKIND Resurfacing Sleep Mask
“I love a good sleep mask—it’s so nice knowing my skin’s being taken care of while I do literally nothing. This one is made with a plant-derived, gentle retinol-alternative that targets all of my major skin concerns. I love how my skin feels in the a.m.”
Hannah Cassidy, Senior Beauty Editor
1. SWEET CHEF Oat Milk Latte Cleanser
“I’ll admit, my love for oat milk lattes may have influenced my decision to pick this up, but boy am I glad I did. My combo skin is prone to mood swings—calm and glowy one day, dry and irritated the next—so the soothing oats and gentle gel-to-foam texture effectively cleansed without harshing my barrier’s vibe.”
2. CÉLA Seed to Skin Scrub Natural Grain Polish
“I’m on top of exfoliating my face regularly, but the rest of my skin? Not so much. This body scrub is a game changer. It’s easy to use in the shower, exfoliates *and* moisturizes, and leaves me feeling like a glowy new person. Pro tip: Warm up the bottle by letting hot water run over—it’ll make dispensing easier in chillier months.”
3. COLOR CLUB Nail Polish in Gemini Vegetarians
“Whoever said orange is the pink was seriously disturbed. I’m kidding obvi (I love orange, too!), but as a millennial, I’m here for any nod to Legally Blonde—and Gemini Vegetarians is the perfect Elle Woods pink. Plus, the creamy, chip-resistant formula makes my home mani process a million times more enjoyable.”
Maddie Aberman, Beauty Editor
1. ECOFABULOUS COSMETICS Sustainably Gorgeous Blush in Camellia
“If you ask someone about their desert-island beauty product, I feel like most people will say mascara or concealer. Me? I’m all about blush. My skin can make me look pretty dull if I don’t add a little color. But one swipe of blush makes all the difference. This one from ECOFABULOUS has a really pretty pinky-peach color that’s just as flattering on bare skin as it is with full glam.”
2. ELIZABETH MOTT Vitamin C Face Scrub
“Give me all the vitamin C! Like black spots on a white dalmatian, my fair skin shows off every dark mark or bit of hyperpigmentation like crazy. This exfoliator sloughs off my dull, dead skin and brightens my complexion with vitamin C at the same time. I’m obsessed.”
3. KVD VEGAN BEAUTY Lock-It Setting Powder in Translucent
“Even on no-makeup days (a.k.a. pretty much every day as of late), this powder is perfect for taming my shine before a Zoom meeting or virtual happy hour. It’s my secret for looking like I put in a ton of effort even if I’m still in my PJs from the waist down.”
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