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Hotel Paradise: Check in to a Vacay State of Mind With Our August 2022 Theme

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Published on Jul 25, 2022
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Warm breezes, lush landscapes, major glow. This month, check in to a vacay state of mind with our theme: Hotel Paradise. Say hello to massages and matching mani-pedis, then unwind, and go ahead, order that room service (or delivery takeout if you’re planning a staycation). To help aid in your month of unwinding, we’re bringing you all the inspo, tutorials, and content you need to take care of number one—you. Keep scrolling to see what’s in store for the month of August.

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Take a Break

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It’s National Wellness Month and time to recharge. Running on empty? Book that retreat (we’ve got your beauty packing list full of multi-use products that do twice the work in half the packing space!), and check out these 30 self-care day ideas to show yourself some TLC. Need inspiration? Get glam and play tourist in your own city or another vacation hot spot on your bucket list (travel influencer Francesca Murray has great tips for getting started). Or, simply turn off your notifications for an hour, draw a fancy bubble bath, and relaaaax.

First Class

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You don’t need to go far for a first-class experience. Consider us your VIP concierge. This month, we’re sharing five-star tips (like these 12 easy ways to make your eyes look bigger instantly), tutorials (like our beginner’s guide to doing your eyebrows like a total pro), and skincare tricks straight from the pros (these 8 derm-approved tips to stop hyperpigmentation are a great place to start). Plus, Glam Bag X curated by award-winning artist Alicia Keys that we know you’ll love. You’ll have no choice but to feel pampered, polished, and prepped for anything that comes your way.

Welcome Back

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Whether you’re heading back to school, back to the office, or just back into the swing of things, we can help! We’ve got expert advice, new haircut inspo (new school year, new ‘do, right?!), and the perfect wear-everywhere natural makeup tutorial to help you get back to whatever in style. Plus, we have the best DIYs to repurpose your past Glam Bags to help make your everyday life that much easier—and more stylish.

Want to take your summer beauty game up a notch? Take our Beauty Quiz now to get started. Already an Ipster? Refer your friends to earn points, which you can use toward products. Either way, don’t forget to check us out on Instagram and Twitter @IPSY.

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