March’s Top 10 Products—Rated and Ipster-Approved

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By Hannah Cassidy
Published on April 19, 2021
Makeup, hair care, and lip care products swatched on white background
Makeup, hair care, and lip care products swatched on white background

Another record-breaking month on the books, and we’re detailing the top ten deluxe sample-size and full-size beauty products from March’s IPSY Glam Bag and Glam Bag Plus that our subscribers (and our editors) couldn’t get enough of. Curious how these products make it here? The team at IPSY swipes, slathers, and tests every product imaginable to deliver an unforgettable Glam Bag experience that’s tailored to *you* every month—filled with top-rated brands you know and love to just-launched products that deserve your attention. But the number one thing that drives what shows up on your doorstep is...your voice! More specifically, your honest ratings and opinions about the products you try each month. (That’s a super subtle reminder to tell us how you’re feeling about your monthly picks!)

Then at the end of each month, we’ll show you the top-rated products from our Ipster community—so you can pick up that moisturizer, eyeliner, or eyeshadow palette that you’ve been eyeing with total confidence. P.S. You can also check out the top products from January and February for more inspo!

March’s Best Glam Bag Products

1. CIATÉ LONDON Fruit Burst Lip Oil

CIATÉ LONDON Fruit Burst Lip Oil in Mango & Lime
CIATÉ LONDON Fruit Burst Lip Oil in Mango & Lime

We’re officially declaring 2021 the year of the lip oil! This newcomer from CIATÉ LONDON made the top of March’s most-loved Glam Bag product list with an average rating of 91.4% from 29,363 Ipster reviews. This two-in-one formula contains the best of both worlds: all the nourishment of an oil with the juicy shine of a lip gloss. It contains mango seed butter, lime oil, and jojoba oil to hydrate and condition your lips—plus, the yummy tropical scent is a treat every time. “Super hydrating and super tasty. Soaks into my lips and helps repair that awful winter damage I have going on,” writes in Ipster littlechef_13.

2. OUAI Leave-In Conditioner

OUAI Leave-In Conditioner
OUAI Leave-In Conditioner

When it comes from OUAI, you know you’re in for a luxe hair care experience—and the 96,947 Ipsters who gave this hydrating mist a 90.4% rating def agree. Founded by celeb stylist Jen Atkin, her best-selling leave-in formula is packed with amino acids, panthenol, and vitamin E to detangle and defrizz hair, without the annoying weight of heavier conditioners. Oh, and the subtle scent is absolute heaven, as Ipster nikkilandsberger confirms. “This leave-in conditioner smells like sunshine and summer in one bottle. My hair feels ah-mazing after using it. Love this!”

3. SHAINA B MIAMI Contour Brush

SHAINA B MIAMI Contour Brush
SHAINA B MIAMI Contour Brush

Fact: A quality tool can make all the difference in your makeup routine. Also fact: The Ipster-loved (a 87.80% average rating from 39,296 reviews!) Contour Brush from SHAINA B MIAMI is a game-changer. This gently angled brush is perfectly weighted to give you precision and control, while the super soft synthetic bristles easily sculpt your features whether you’re using powder or cream formulas. It’s also totally cruelty-free. “YESSSSSS good stuff! Perfect shape to make contouring easier, which I NEED bc it's something hard for me. I also hate spending money on brushes, so it coming in my Glam Bag is perfect,” says Ipster wefollowourdreams.

4. BENEFIT COSMETICS They're Real Magnet Mascara

BENEFIT COSMETICS They're Real Magnet Mascara
BENEFIT COSMETICS They're Real Magnet Mascara

Ipsters = VIPs. The brand new They’re Real Magnet Mascara from BENEFIT COSMETICS popped up in March’s Glam Bag before hitting the shelves, and survey says it’s good. A whopping 80,846 Ipsters gave this mascara a score of 87.70%, solidifying it’s spot in our top-rated list. What makes it so good? A magnetized brush core pulls the tiny volumizing mineral fibers to the tips of your lashes, giving them extreme thickness and length in just a few coats.

Warning: Once you try it, you might be hooked for the long haul. “Wow, this mascara is amazing!! The black is super black. My puny, pale lashes looked instantly longer and thicker. I had no flaking or smudging, even after all-day wear and a few sweaty moments. I'm going to be purchasing the full sized version for sure! Great product!” Ipster nascarmom20 writes.

5. SHAINA B MIAMI Powder Brush

SHAINA B MIAMI Powder Brush
SHAINA B MIAMI Powder Brush

“I really loved this all-over brush, it helps apply powder evenly and smoothly and feels so soft on your skin,” Ipster aprilmaxwell248 tells us. Another winners circle entry from SHAINA B MIAMI with an average rating of 87.40% from 9,118 brush-loving Ipsters. The same pro-quality base and bristles as the contour version mentioned above, but this time with a dome-shaped tip that makes it easy breezy to apply any powder product in your kit. Highlighter, blush, bronzer, setting powder—you name it, this brush can do it. Plus, the chic rose gold accents totally deserve a spot on your vanity.

March’s Best Glam Bag Plus Products

6. COMPLEX CULTURE Plush Powder Brush

COMPLEX CULTURE Plush Powder Brush
COMPLEX CULTURE Plush Powder Brush

Coming in at first place for March’s most-loved Glam Bag Plus Products is this certified floof of a brush—55,554 Ipsters weighed in with a jaw-dropping 92.50% average rating. The large, fluffy dome picks up and deposits just the right amount of product for a flawless, even application every single time. The insanely soft bristles create a satisfying feel that’ll be love at first swipe. But don’t just take our word for it—as Ipster nlames writes, “This brush is like applying powder with a cloud! I've never used a brush to apply powder. Now I know what I was missing out on. GREAT inclusion for my cosmetic arsenal—feels positively posh!”

7. COMPLEX CULTURE Good Lighting Highlighter Duo

COMPLEX CULTURE Good Lighting Highlighter Duo in Lucid + Afterglow
COMPLEX CULTURE Good Lighting Highlighter Duo in Lucid + Afterglow

This brand may have made their mark with brushes, but this highlighter duo is proof that you shouldn’t sleep on their makeup releases. As further evidence that this is a kit must-have, 13,968 Ipsters gave a score of 92%. The unique wet-shine finish gives you an IG-worthy dewy effect that’s sheer and subtle at first, but easily builds up if you’re looking for a more pronounced glow. No caking or creasing here either—the formula is infused with ceramides and hydrolyzed silk to keep your skin hydrated and looking fresh. “I love this highlighter duo. The package is great, it feels durable and luxe. The shade of these are really pretty, they give a luxurious glow. They feel great and blend well,” writes Ipster popkey32.

8. IT COSMETICS Heavenly Skin™ Skin-Smoothing Complexion Brush #704

IT COSMETICS Heavenly Skin™ Skin-Smoothing Complexion Brush #704
IT COSMETICS Heavenly Skin™ Skin-Smoothing Complexion Brush #704

With skincare at the heart of everything they create, IT COSMETICS infused the bristles of this innovative brush with anti-aging collagen, silk, peptides, niacin, and antioxidants—meaning you’ll get a dose of skin-loving ingredients with every swipe. Use it to buff foundation, carve out your cheekbones, or even apply your fave mask. “I really love this brush. I've tried so many foundation brushes that were always streaky, but this brush is amazing. It leaves my skin looking so smooth,” says Ipster brooklynangelette. This new fave clocked in an impressive 92% rating from 25,270 testimonials.

9. BELLE EN ARGENT Panchromatic Eyeshadow Palette

BELLE EN ARGENT Panchromatic Eyeshadow Palette in Plum Premonition
BELLE EN ARGENT Panchromatic Eyeshadow Palette in Plum Premonition

The perfect eyeshadow palette doesn’t exi—oh wait, it does. Say hello to everything your palette collection has been missing: Highly-pigmented shades, wearable nude and plum shades, stunning glitters, and formulas that feel like butter. “This eyeshadow goes on so smooth, it doesn't crease or fade. 10 hour shifts at work and its still vibrant and fresh,” Ipster heatfly74 raves—along with the 13,254 Ipsters who awarded this palette a 91.90% rating.

10. COMPLEX CULTURE FULL TIME Eyeshadow Palette - Edit 1

COMPLEX CULTURE FULL TIME Eyeshadow Palette - Edit 1
COMPLEX CULTURE FULL TIME Eyeshadow Palette - Edit 1

Is it possible to have two perfectly curated palettes? Yes, yes it is. COMPLEX CULTURE rounded out our top ten list with a palette straight from the pros, coming in with a 91.7% rating from 55,055 Ipsters. Chosen by professional makeup artists, the shade range is designed to take the guesswork out of creating makeup looks—mix and match any of the matte and shimmer shadows to easily shade, highlight, and contour your lids.

“DANG. This bb is pigmented, buttery, smooth, and so so easy! If you want three complete looks without having to give it a moment’s thought, this palette is for you! Plus the packaging is so luxe. These shadows basically blend themselves out, and the shimmers are STUNNING,” writes wardrobewalker...and we couldn’t agree more.

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