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.
Luckily for us (and you!), those favorites are more likely than ever to end up in our bags. That’s because a few months ago we launched Ultra Personalization for Glam Bag Plus. Every month you get to choose three (!!!) of the five full-size products in your Glam Bag Plus, shop for amazing Add-Ons, and see what two products IPSY has selected just for you. All of this means you can build your perfect bag every single month.
Want to know what IPSY beauty editors are coveting this month? Here are all the products we’re choosing, adding on, and crossing our fingers IPSY includes in our own March 2021 Glam Bag Plus.
Marta Topran, Editorial Director
1. Choice: ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS DIPBROW® Gel in Medium Brown
“I’m usually a clear gel kinda lady, but sometimes I really want my brows to pop. For those days, I love using this pigmented, waterproof gel. It has the perfect tiny lil brush to coat my hairs, amp them up, and set them into place.”
2. GOLDFADEN MD Radical Difference
“Incorporating an antioxidant-rich serum into your skincare routine is so clutch in the fight against premature aging. I am a fan of all things GOLDFADEN especially this acerola cherry-infused serum that leaves my skin glowy and radiant.”
3. Add-On: TULA SKINCARE Go Away Acne Spot Treatment
“This. Is. Magic. Seriously—I put this on at night and my zits are at least half the size, if not totally gone, in the a.m. It’s got a powerful hit of benzoyl peroxide but doesn’t leave me feeling dry or crusty. This is my new favorite spot treatment hands down.”
Pia Bhattacharya, Senior Beauty Editor
1. Choice: ITEM BEAUTY One Hit Triple Action Setting Mist
“I’m not (and never will be) someone who skips alllll makeup because it can’t be seen behind my face mask. I just love wearing it too much. I prime and set with this amazing mist and my look stays put—I even carry it with me to refresh throughout the day. And I love the hit of hydration it gives me in the cold.”
2. FLORENCE BY MILLS Built to Lash Lengthening Mascara in Black
“OK, I’ll admit I was super excited to try this because the packaging is adorbs and so is founder Millie Bobby Brown—so win-win? And let me tell you—for a fine-lashed person like me, it truly lives up to its name. It made my lashes look long, lifted, and defined, and didn’t weigh them down. I just love it.”
3. Add-On: HUDA BEAUTY Demi Matte Cream Liquid Lipstick in Boy Collector
“I usually stick to a rosy-nude or neutral lip—it’s my lipstick comfort zone. But nothing encourages me to play with brights like HUDA BEAUTY's lipsticks and eye palettes. This creamy lip color is the red of my dreams and sooo flattering against my skin. Plus, it keeps my lips hydrated—which they need 24/7.”
Hannah Cassidy, Senior Beauty Editor
1. Choice: HERO COSMETICS Mighty Patch Invisible+
“If you had to ask me what my can’t-live-without, holy grail, GOAT product is...I’d whip out a package of zit stickers. When I saw these available as a Choice selection, I grabbed ‘em without hesitation. They conceal, protect, and heal my dreaded #maskne safely and effectively.”
2. MARMALADE NAILS Press-on Manicure Kit in Aria | Square Matte White
“Fun fact: I’ve never had nails that weren’t my own. No gel extensions, acrylics, or press-ons, but I am a total convert thanks to these bad boys. They’re foolproof to apply and once they’re on, they’re on for up to two weeks. I filed mine into a round shape and was shocked at how much I loved my mani.”
Maddie Aberman, Beauty Editor
1. Choice: KOSAS Tinted Face Oil Foundation in Tone 01
“No-makeup makeup mavens, meet your new go-to complexion product. The lightweight, nourishing coverage looks exactly like skin, just a little more even. It was enough to tone down my redness and even disguise a few post-pimple dark marks without looking like I was wearing any makeup.”
2. HALF CAKED Totally Tubular Mascara in The Heights
“I’m not exaggerating when I say this mascara is like lash extensions in a tube. You get all the length, definition, and volume without spending the big bucks.”
3. Add-On: PATRICK TA BEAUTY Monochrome Moment Velvet Blush in She’s Seductive
“A mauve-plum blush is not the typical shade I reach for. One look at my makeup drawer filled with peaches and pinks is proof. But at first swipe, I was sold. On my fair skin, it showed up like a combo blush and bronzer shade. My favorite way to use it is tapping it over my cheeks and eyelids (it doubles as a shadow!).”
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