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 October Glam Bags (and stealing from work if we don’t).
Marta Topran, Senior Editorial Manager
1. COMPLEX CULTURE Full Time Eyeshadow in Champagne
“2019 me used four different eyeshadow colors, liquid liner, and five coats of mascara for a casual work day. 2020 me is lucky if I put on concealer. This most perfect champagne shade is helping me infuse a little 2019 into 2020. A pop in my inner corners (I use my pinkies for that because why not?), or a quick wash across my whole lids helps wake up my very, very tired eyes.”
2. TARTE Maracuja Tinted Hydrator in Medium Neutral
“My vibe these days is ‘the easier, the better.’ That’s why I’m reaching for formulas that go on quickly (all you need is your hands for this), and pull double duty. I love that this has skincare benefits thanks to brightening maracuja oil and hydrating hyaluronic acid, and that it blends in with minimal effort. ”
3. BRIOGEO HAIR CARE Farewell Frizz™ Rosarco Milk Leave-In Conditioner
“My hair is basically two textures right now: healthy brunette on top and grown-out ombré on bottom (ugh, I miss my colorist). I love that this spray lets me spot treat my bleached ends to much-needed hydration and de-frizzing without weighing my whole head down with a heavy conditioner.”
Pia Bhattacharya, Senior Beauty Editor
1. BOBBI BROWN COSMETICS Smokey Eye Mascara
“When it comes to mascaras, this one is my ride or die. The name says it—it’s the perfect finishing touch to my smoky eye looks, and it keeps my relatively thin lashes lifted all day.”
2. IT COSMETICS Confidence in a Gel Lotion Moisturizer
“I’m a fan of IT’s ‘Confidence in a...’ line of skincare and this did not disappoint. It’s light and refreshing but delivers a big hit of hydration that my dry skin is so thankful for.”
3. MALIN + GOETZ Mojito Lip Balm
“This mojito-scented balm is like happy hour for my lips. It’s so light, super hydrating, and not the least bit greasy. It’s my go to before applying lip colors to keep my lips soft and flake-free.”
Hannah Cassidy, Beauty Editor
1. ORYZA Astral Amethyst Shimmer Eyeshadow
“I’m calling it: Deep plums are the ultimate fall eyeshadow colors and this quad totally nails it. Each shade can be worn subtly or built up to something bolder—it’s quickly become my new go-to.”
2. WE ARE FLUIDE 7-Free Polish in Bon Soir
“I love wine in my hands and on my hands. Wearing black always feels a little too intense, so Bon Soir is a great alternative...and pairs perfectly with a pinot noir.”
3. SMASHBOX COSMETICS Oil & Shine Control Primer
“My pores are pronounced on my cheeks, so add makeup into the mix and you can see them from space. A teeny bit of this primer smoothed over my textured areas nips that issue in the bud!”
Maddie Aberman, Beauty Editor
1. BENEFIT COSMETICS Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel
“There are days when I want to spend ten minutes achieving a perfectly sculpted brow, tracing on tiny hair-like strokes to capture that naturally bushy look. But for the other 6 days a week, I want to plump up my brows fast. I love how easy the tiny wand makes precise application. I can swipe this through my brows in less than 10 seconds and look polished AF.”
2. THEBALM COSMETICS Will Powder Blush in Perseverance
“I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again. Blush is hands-down my desert island product. And if I had to pick just one, it would be this skin-brightening, shimmery one from THEBALM COSMETICS. A little dab on both my cheeks wakes up my entire complexion, even if I'm wearing no other makeup at all.”
3. THE COFFEE SCRUB The Coffee Scrub in Rose
“This scrub turned my shower into a sauna at a five-star hotel spa. It felt so luxurious working it over my body, and afterward my skin felt smooth and buttery as if I spent the day at the spa.”
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