Good Vibes Have Arrived: Get To Know September’s Theme
September is here which means two things: Summer has officially packed its Glam Bags for some place warm and sunny ‘til 2021 and, more importantly, it’s time for a whole new season of beauty. This month, it’s all about finding balance—from the excitement of change (Fall colors! Layers!) to knowing when to slow your roll and rest up. Because just like a perfect highlight-to-contour ratio, when we strike that equinox, the glow-up is out of sight.
To get you in the groove, our editors have stacked up a must-read beauty lineup of inspo, info, and everything in between. So bust out your warm ‘n cozy palettes, queue up that one Earth, Wind, & Fire song, and get those good vibes going.
INSPO: MAKEUP, HAIR, AND NAILS
There’s something about 1970s style—groovy florals, golden hues, disco glam—that we can’t get enough of. It’s happy, it’s hippy, and just as cool as ever. To prove that this era lives on (in the best way) in 2020, we’re crowdsourcing our fave technicolor makeup, manis, and far-out hairstyles. Plus, you’ll get an inside look at the brand launch that’s quickly turning heads.
70s Makeup Looks To Get You Grooving
Whether you’re into the high-shine sparkle of the disco dancefloor or sun-kissed flower child style—we’ve rounded up the best looks from every spectrum of the decade. Celeb makeup artist Melissa Hernandez talks us through why these trends work and how to create them yourself.
ITEM BEAUTY: The New Brand To Know
Peace, love, and lip gloss. ITEM BEAUTY (from breakout TikTok personality Addison Rae) brings self-expression, individuality, and good-for-you ingredients together for a brand that’s full of posi vibes, and no nonsense. Don’t miss what Rae has to say about this exciting launch!
Bring On The Fall Manis
We asked, you delivered. We’re breaking down the fave nail colors for fall, according to Ipster reviews. This season’s shades go above and beyond your go-to nudes, but trust—they’re all guaranteed to complement that pumpkin spice latte nailfie.
Hairstyles From The 70s To Try ASAP
You can’t mention seventies hairstyles without a few stars coming to mind: Farah Fawcett’s iconic flip, Diana Ross’ glorious afro, Stevie Nicks’ signature shag. The seventies cemented these trends as staples in every modern stylist’s repertoire and for good reason—they make you look (and feel) like a rockstar.
INFO: SKINCARE, SELF-CARE, AND BEYOND
Cozy blanket? Check. Shopping cart full of skincare? Double check. If there’s one thing dipping temps bring, it’s an exponential increase in couch time—which is the perfect opportunity to maximize your skincare game. This month, we’re going back to the skincare basics, detailing our fave ingredients, and talking to a pro who’s creating an inclusive industry. Grab a mask and tap in.
The Expert Take On Collagen in Skincare
This buzzy ingredient has made its way into everything from serums to smoothie mixes—but does it actually work? We turned to NYC-based, board certified dermatologist Rachel Nazarian, MD, for all the answers.
Build The Perfect-For-You Routine
The best part about skincare routines is that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. With the help of the lead esthetician at The Things We Do (Los Angeles based skincare studio), learn how to layer products and build the ultimate a.m. and p.m. routines—all according to what you need.
Glow-Boosting Foods For Skin Nutrition
Watch out T-Swift, there’s a new crop of crossover stars. Meet the ingredients that made the successful transition from grocery shelf to skincare shelf and brought their “A” game to our regimens. Spoiler alert: Pizza is not one of them (womp, womp), but a few green juice faves are.
23 Face Masks We’re Obsessed With
Sheet masks, clay masks, sleep masks, gel masks—we could honestly go on forever. Lucky for you, we waded through the sea of skincare to bring you our top 23 face masks to brighten, tighten, and detox your skin in mere minutes. Mask and movie anyone?
Beauty Through the Black Lens: Dr. Adeline Kikam from @brownskinderm
Skincare is a universal form of self-care—but it’s not always presented that way. We sat down with dermatologist Adeline Kikam, MD (a.k.a. @brownskinderm on Instagram) to talk about her work in caring for skin of color, disparities in the skincare industry, and how she’s changing the game.
ENTER OUR SEPTEMBER GIVEAWAY
Let us know what your holy grail Glam Bag product is—whether it’s a newfound fave or trusty go-to—and you’ll be entered to win $1,000 and 50 beauty products. Here’s how it works:
Follow @IPSY on Instagram
In the caption, Tell us which Glam Bag product is your holy grail.
Tag @IPSY, #Giveaway, & #IPSYGoodVibes
**Be sure to include #giveaway in your post. Nomination must be posted by September 31, 2020 at 11:59 PM PST. Open to U.S. residents 18 and older. Account must be public until winner is announced on October 8, 2020. By participating, you agree to the Official Rules at www.ipsy.com/contest-terms.
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