September’s Top 10 Products—Rated 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 August’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 July and August!)
Top Rated Products From September 2021 Glam Bag
1. TATCHA The Rice Wash
Coming in at first place for top rated Glam Bag products in September (with an impressive 91.50 percent rating of 4-5 stars from 19,603 Ipster reviews) is the holy grail of gentle cleansers. The formula contains rice powder, amino acids, and hyaluronic acid to wash away dirt, debris, and excess oil without disrupting your delicate skin barrier. Bonus: The deluxe sample size is perfect for taking on vacay or long weekends away. “This is the best cleanser I have ever used. I usually avoid using face cleansers because they all make my skin so dry. This does the opposite. After washing a full face of makeup, not only did it remove all makeup but it left my face feeling clean and soft without being dry,” writes Ipster k_brenner513.
2. BENEFIT COSMETICS BADgal BANG! Volumizing Mascara
Is there anything better than when a great mascara comes into the assortment? We think not. This game-changing formula from BENEFIT COSMETICS took home a 88.70 percent rating in September with a whopping 298,622 Ipster reviews. It’s smudge-proof, water-resistant, and incredibly lightweight (made with light-as-a-feather aeroparticals!), so your lashes are always full and fluffy—never goopy or stiff.
“This mascara rocks! It gives me the length and volume that I want without the stiffness. It lasts all day too. If you are looking for a lightweight mascara this is it,” Ipster metalchicny79 reports.
3. PACIFICA BEAUTY Blush + Highlight Duo in Fire Lit and Glimmer Shimmer
Go from a lackluster, dull complexion to bright and glowy in five minutes flat, thanks to this shimmering blush-and-highlighter duo from PACIFICA BEAUTY. With an 87.20 percent rating, it’s easy to see why this product is so loved. The expert color pairing is universally flattering and the unique formula contains moisturizing coconut oil, which keeps the powders from caking, creasing, or settling into fine lines.
“The blush shade is PERFECT for me and the highlighter is gorgeous as well! I love the packaging, especially after realizing there is a mirror on the back/bottom,” says Ipster bnmartin0402.
4. SUGAR COSMETICS Plush Crush Crème Crayon
It’s official, this is the *perfect* fall lip shade—and 5,682 Ipsters agree, giving this creamy crayon an 85.30 percent rating. The peachy-brown hue is the ultimate match for all of your warm autumnal layers. Don’t worry about dry lips or flaking, because the hydrating formula is infused with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to keep your lips soft and supple.
Plus, it can be worn bold or sheer, as Ipster Wormstedthaley points out. “I absolutely love this. At first I didn't really love the color as it's a little bit dark for my light complexion, but if I dab it on very gently and then add a little bit of gloss over it lightens it right up and it's super cute. The lip pencils are so easy to use and make your lips look great.”
5. CIATÉ LONDON Wonderwand Mascara
Rounding out the top five Glam Bag products is another must-have mascara (with a fab 84.20 percent rating). If you’re looking for jet black pigments with insane length, consider the Wonderwand Mascara from CIATÉ LONDON your new go-to. The magic lies in its hourglass-shaped wand that coats every single lash (even the teeniest ones) in rich, carbon-black color, and lifts them for up to 24 hours.
Need more proof you’ll love this mascara? Ipster LianeB writes: “Does exactly as promised - lengthens, volumizes, curls, defines. What's not to like? My lashes almost look fake. Probably the best mascara I've received so far - and it's not clumpy either for once!
Top Rated Products From September 2021 Glam Bag Plus
6. SUNDAY RILEY Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Treatment
With a 95.10 percent score, this cult-fave exfoliating treatment from SUNDAY RILEY took first place in top rated Glam Bag Plus products for September. The magic-in-a-bottle contains a best-selling formula that uses lactic acid and licorice extract to gently dissolve dead skin cells, help minimize fine lines and dark spots, and give your skin an instant glow.
“This is my holy grail product for when my skin needs some TLC. You will instantly notice a plumper, clearer and brighter complexion after just one use. If you have sensitive skin, you can apply this as a mask, but I personally love using this every night before bed. When I wake up in the morning, my skin looks hydrated, healthy and glowy,” writes Ipster kgiuliano13.
7. 111SKIN Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Booster
A close second place with 94.80 percent is the secret to keeping skin plump and dewy as we head into fall and winter. This hydrating booster serum is packed with hyaluronic acid to help combat dehydration and dryness. Pat into skin after cleansing (before moisturizing) or supercharge your fave moisturizer by mixing in a few drops of this booster—hello, versatility!
“I’ve been mixing this with my moisturizer and applying it morning and night. It’s lightweight and doesn’t clog my big pores! I don’t like oily serums but this was perfect,” Ipster brittany_reed11 echoes.
8. FOXYBAE HAIR 12-In-1 Magic Daily Leave in Hair Mask
Dry, damaged hair met its match in September with this leave-in mask from the hair pros of FOXYBAE. Pulling in a 91.60 percent rating, the mask contains 12 different luxurious butters, oils, and proteins that work together to help fight frizz, prevent breakage, strengthen hair, and add a ton of shine to your strands.
“Very nice leave-in masque! Smelled nice. Nice product, generous size. Pretty packaging. Felt wonderful in my processed, overbleached hair. Will be buying again,” says Ipster jimandjen2002.
9. MURAD Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment
An acne product that turns a raging zit into a totally manageable blemish? Sign us up. From the Ipster-loved brand MURAD, this maximum strength spot treatment uses a powerful (but not harsh) This max-strength spot treatment uses a 2 percent salicylic acid formula to help shrink your zit’s size and take down redness in just a few hours. Taking in a 91.50 percent rating with tons of rave reviews, Ipsters like Cassondra-Talbott explain just what makes it so great: “I really love this, it works so well!.. I completely recommend this! If you have a blemish that you need to get rid of ASAP get this!.. I put it on a huge, unsightly bump at night and it was a small scab by morning.. it was literally magic.. I love this!”
10. LAURA GELLER Baked Blush-n-Brighten Marbleized Blush
Clean, cruelty-free, and seriously gorge—the final spot in our Glam Bag Plus top five (with a 90.30 percent rating) is a blush to behold. This totally one-of-a-kind formula is baked for 24 hours and then hand-finished in Italy into a silky dome of gold, coral, and pink liquid pigments to instantly light up your complexion.
“Omg stunning blush! This formula is gorgeousness! It’s so glowy and radiant without being glittery, this is such a flattering shade! I'm really impressed with this formula and totally hooked,” Ipster bethaneyl tells us.
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