Your May 2023 Power Picks Spoilers Just Dropped—Here’s What You Could Get

Glam Bag Power Picks Spoilers

Every month, Glam Bag subscribers are guaranteed at least one Power Pick in their five-product assortment. Members who signed up for a Glam Bag in May could receive one of the following Power Picks:

1. FIRST AID BEAUTY Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Cream

Daylight savings hit us hard this year (OK, OK, it does every year). So if you’re blaming your dark circles on the time change, we’re right there with you—and we have just the thing. This brightening eye cream from member-loved brand FIRST AID BEAUTY helps diminish the look of dark circles over time by targeting two key causes: skin pigmentation and puffiness. We love using it in the a.m., since the formula contains peach-colored micro pearls that help the eye area immediately appear dewy and bright.

2. CIATÉ LONDON Velvet Skin Cream Blush in Cheeky

Here’s a trend to try this month: blush draping. You can easily achieve this pretty contour technique with any of your favorite blushes, this velvety cream formula from CIATÉ LONDON included. We especially like using this blush when trying a new technique, since the formula blends out seamlessly (so it’ll still look natural, even if you accidentally apply too much) and comes in a universally flattering pink shade.

3. CLINIQUE Take The Day Off™ Charcoal Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover

You’d be hard pressed to find a skincare aficionado who doesn’t love the original CLINIQUE Take The Day Off™ balm. It’s a classic beauty staple because of how effortlessly it dissolves even the most stubborn makeup and detoxifies your pores. But this new formula might be even better. The secret? Japanese charcoal, which helps to purify and thoroughly cleanse your skin, no matter what the day throws at you.

4. KVD BEAUTY Everlasting Hyperlight Transfer-Proof Liquid Lipstick in Queen of Poisons

KVD BEAUTY liquid lipsticks have been iconic among long-lasting lip formulas for almost as long as liquid lipsticks have been around. And whether you’re just venturing into the liquid lipstick world or already have a wide collection, the best-selling Queen of Poisons shade (formerly Lolita) is the one you want to have. This chestnut rose shade is known for looking a little different—but equally as gorgeous—on everyone. Plus, the formula contains raspberry stem cells to help provide all-day comfort, and a flexible hold formula that helps prevent flaking.

5. GLOW RECIPE Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Serum

We can’t get enough of GLOW RECIPE’s seriously juicy, fruit-inspired formulas. Strawberry Smooth contains the brand's Clarity Acid Complex™, a special blend of 2% salicylic acid and mandelic acid (so both AHAs and BHAs), strawberry, azelaic acid, and succinic acid. The result? A skin-loving serum that smooths texture, clears breakouts, and refines pores while calming your complexion.

BoxyCharm by IPSY Power Picks Spoilers

Every month, BoxyCharm subscribers will get two Power Picks in their five-product assortment. Members who signed up for a BoxyCharm in May could receive the following:

1. GLOW RECIPE Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream

You heard us when we said we couldn’t get enough of GLOW RECIPE, right? Luckily, our members love the brand just as much as us—so we had to bring this cult-fave product into the Power Picks mix this month. This whipped, gel-cream moisturizer helps to hydrate, plump, and balance your skin with polyglutamic acid, multi-weight hyaluronic acid, plum, and ice willowherb. Get ready for plump, glowing skin!

2. ICONIC LONDON Beachside Babe Eyeshadow Palette

Sure, spring just rolled around, but who says we can’t be excited for summer? Our tip: Start planning your summer makeup looks around this stunning eyeshadow palette. Dripping with golds, bronzes, blues, and more, this palette serves up serious inspo for poolside glam. Come for the eye-catching shades, stay for the rich, long-lasting formulas.

3. VIOLET VOSS Whispering Rosé Blush Palette

Why give you just one blush when you could have four? This sleek blush palette from VIOLET VOSS is the perfect excuse to finally create your custom blush shade and make your skin tone glow. It’s a must-have in our beauty editors’ makeup kits, so we’re hyped that it’s a Power Pick this month.

4. BEAUTYSTAT Universal C Skin Refiner Brightening Vitamin C Serum

Hailed as the world’s first 20% vitamin C serum, this skincare essential is a dream come true for fans of the antioxidant ingredient. It contains the purest form of vitamin C (stabilized L-ascorbic acid) to help tighten and firm your skin, while also working to improve fine lines and wrinkles. We know you’ll be as impressed as we were when we first tried it.

5. DOMINIQUE COSMETICS Smooth & Blur Setting Powder

Whether you’re team setting powder or setting spray (or both!), this blurring powder stands out from the rest. From the buttery finish to the flawless results, this formula ticks all our boxes for what we look for in a setting powder—and it’s even infused with hyaluronic acid, so the mattifying results never look dry or cakey.

6. PÜR Big Look Lengthening Mascara with Argan Oil

PÜR calls this product a “mascara miracle,” and we’re inclined to agree. Not only is it fortified with argan oil, one of our favorite ingredients for shiny hair, but it has a clump-free formula that gives your lashes major volume and sheen. And did we mention the wand is perfect for coating each lash while also separating them for a full, fanned-out look? Truly a makeup miracle.

7. ACE BEAUTÉ Smoky Roses Eyeshadow Palette

If your skin has cool undertones, you can bet that all the shades in this palette will complement your complexion beautifully. Featuring matte purple gray, a shimmery gunmetal, a mauve peach, and more, this palette has a cool, neutral color story that can be mixed and matched to create subtle looks or smoky drama.

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