October’s Top 10 Products Are In (And Ipster-Approved)
The team at IPSY swipes, slathers, and tests every product imaginable to deliver an unforgettable beauty experience that’s totally personalized to you every month. From top-rated brands you’ve been dying to try to just-launched products that deserve your attention—we’re helping you discover, experiment, and fall in love with your routine. But aside from the team of pros at IPSY HQ, the number one factor that drives what arrives at your doorstep is...your voice! More specifically, your honest feedback and opinions about the products you try each month.
We’re giving you a lens into the products each month that Ipsters like you have been raving about. These are the top-rated IPSY products from October’s Glam Bag and Glam Bag Plus, so get ready to bookmark, make a wish list, and add to cart.
(P.S. If you want even more, don’t miss the most-loved products from August and September!)
Top Rated Products From October 2021 Glam Bag
1. TATCHA The Dewy Skin Cream
Coming in at first place for top rated Glam Bag products in October (with an impressive 93.60 percent rating from 100,006 Ipster reviews—whoa!) is the holy grail of hydration. This luxurious cream contains ceramides, algae extract, and purple rice extract to majorly up your skin’s dew factor—making it perfect for dry, dull skin. Bonus: The deluxe sample size is perfect for taking on vacay or long weekends away.
“This might be my favorite moisturizer cream I’ve ever found. It feels amazing, it smells fresh and not overpowering, and my skin LOVES it,” writes Ipster Ashleyimhof13.
2. SUGAR COSMETICS Tipsy Lips Moisturizing Balm
We’re entering chapped lips season (boo!), so having a solid lip balm is a must and with 88.70% from 25,674 Ipster reviews, this ultra-nourishing balm might just be your new go-to. The moisturizing formula is made with vitamin E, jojoba oil, and shea butter to deeply moisturize and help eliminate flakes, chapping, and cracks.
“This goes on smoothly and is a very moisturizing formula. It's not waxy or sticky at all. I like that the flavor is subtle,” reports Ipster lulurose1868.
3. MURAD Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream
This potent night cream doesn't mess around when it comes to anti-aging—which is why it’s no surprise that it landed in our Glam Bag top five (it’s got a 87.90 percent score!). It’s packed with a gentle, time-released form of retinol–the gold standard for smoothing lines and wrinkles—to help turn back the clock without irritating your skin.
Don’t just take our word for it, Ipster sarahbethmicah78 writes: “Best cream i've bought so far. Love this brand and I can really see a difference after using this for about a month. My husband even noticed my face looking brighter.”
4. LOVE+CRAFT+BEAUTY Gel Line Eye Pencil
Calling all gel liner enthusiasts! Taking in an 86.50 percent rating for the month of October (from 16,898 Ipster testimonials, this ultra-creamy gel pencil is perfect for both subtle looks and statement eyes alike. The inky black pigments and waterproof finish glide onto lids without pulling, tugging, or skipping, making it easy to see why it’s so loved.
“My new favorite gel eyeliner! I want to go out and buy this eyeliner in brown too right now! It went on so smoothly and was an evenly dark pigmented color. Love how easy it glides on. This is a must-buy for anyone who wears gel eyeliner,” Ipster paynterblairjd tells us.
5. TARTE™ Maracuja Tinted Hydrator
TARTE is no newcomer to our top rated lists (yep, they’re that good) and now their famous tinted moisturizer takes its crown—with an 85.60 percent rating from 41,095 reviews. It’s longwearing (up to 12 hours!), lightweight, and gives skin a healthy, dewy finish thanks to hydrating hyaluronic acid and smoothing maracuja oil.
“This is absolutely amazing! It’s so light and airy for your skin, it’s really good for a good skin day when your face just needs a little extra touch of something, but not too much. It layers well with contour and blush. I just love it,” writes Ipster meaganwarren21.
Top Rated Products From October 2021 Glam Bag Plus
6. MURAD Skin Smoothing Polish
Made with gentle buffing beads, this scrub gets rid of dead skin cells, rough patches, and build-up in your pores for a complexion that’s smooth, soft, and radiant. It’s the ideal exfoliator for oily, combination, or acne-prone skin.
A derm-tested scrub that’s great for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin? Sign us up. From the Ipster-loved brand MURAD, this gentle exfoliator uses gentle buffing beads, witch hazel, and cinnamon extract to help slough away dead skin cells and buildup—revealing softer, smoother, more radiant skin.
It takes the top spot in our Glam Bag Plus top five list with an impressive 94.90 percent score from 18,205 reviews. “I love Murad and I love scrubs—my face is so oily and my large pores clog easily. This scrub has just the right size exfoliant to feel wonderful and work great. One of my favorites,” writes Ipster Octojava.
7. 111SKIN Nocturnal Eclipse Recovery Cream
In a close second comes a beauty sleep savior with a 93.30 percent rating. This scientific-sounding product might sound complicated, but the benefits are easy to love. The super-rich, concentrated cream is packed with phospholipids and hyaluronic acid to help lock in hydration, plump up skin, and promote the production of collagen and elastin.
“Wow! A great, rich moisturizer that works for combo skin. I literally had some acne dark spots that diminished almost overnight with this stuff. Face felt like a baby’s butt in the morning,” Ipster kotzy21 raves.
8. UVÉ BEAUTY Makeup Blender Trio
There’s no doubt about it—a makeup sponge is a makeup kit essential for fuss-free blending. In October, Glam Bag Plus Ipster took home (and loved) this trio, giving it a 91.10 percent score. The super plush antibacterial foam makes applying cream, liquid, and powder products without streaks so easy. Plus, the pointed tip is specially-designed for getting those hard to reach placed with precision.
“These are by far some of the better sponges I’ve received in any subscription service. So soft and pliable, doesn’t soak up too much product, washes easily. I started using one the day after I got my bag and have used it every day since. These are really nice,” writes Ipster ShelStar75.
9. GO-TO SKINCARE The Removalist
It might be dull and dreary outside, but your chilly weather skin will be glowing thanks to this clarifying mask from October’s assortment. It took home a 90.30 percent score from the 6,007 Ipsters who wrote in and shared their love for this kaolin clay-rich formula. Like a quick detox for your face, it clarifies and soothes skin in 10 minutes—plus, it’s even safe for sensitive skin types!
“I love love love this product! It’s light, it’s not sticky, it really does smell good, not like perfume but fresh. My skin felt and looked great after the initial try,” Ipster lkh2286 tells us.
10. ARACELI BEAUTY Ojos Perfectos Gel Pencil Eyeliner Dúo + Cosmética Sharpener
The top rated Glam Bag Plus product for October closes out with another MVP gel eyeliner—which clocked in with a 90.20 percent rating. This perfectly paired duo of rose gold shimmer and matte black eyeliners glide onto your skin like butter and stay put for the long haul.
“This is the best eyeliner I’ve ever used! I like to apply inside eyelid and this was the easiest liner to apply and it lasts all day and most of the evening 😉,” Ipster pepinsoxfandj writes.
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