Gothcore, Glow, and Glam: What’s Dropping in the October IPSY Shop

October IPSY Shop Product Spoilers

1. October Midnight Magic & Berry Wicked Mystery Bags

Packing some serious punch with cameos by skincare, makeup, and hair care heroes, these October Mystery Bags are your ultimate ticket to an unboxing high. Wrapped in chic gothcore crocodile textures—choose between classic Midnight Magic black or a fiery Berry Wicked magenta—each bag comes stuffed with five surprise beauty holy grails from heavy-hitters like Innisfree, Benefit Cosmetics, Briogeo, and Tula. Outfitted with a silver zipper and a spooky pull tab, this terrifyingly cute pouch is perfect for stashing your newest beauty obsessions for Halloween and beyond.

2. The Edit: Dr. Brandt Skincare 

If you’ve ever wondered how movie vampires manage to look 25 for four centuries straight , we’re putting it down to an obvious lack of UV damage and a really phenomenal Korean skincare routine. Packed inside a throwback pink marble-swirl IPSY Glambag (SUH cute), this four-piece, clinical-grade Korean skincare collection features heavy hitters you can really sink your teeth into: the pore-clearing Reset Cleanser with salicylic acid; the radiance-boosting Advanced Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator; the mineral-rich, deeply hydrating Soul Dew Essence; and the barrier-repairing Calm Flow Gel Mask. It’s the ultimate derm-approved shortcut to sweep away dullness, refine texture, and achieve that immortal, lit-from-within glow—without having to actually surrender your soul (or avoid sunlight).

3. Dr. Jart+ Brightamin Brightening Plumping Sheet Mask

When your face is giving exhausted ghost instead of ethereal goddess, this single-use miracle worker steps in to save the day (ahem, night). Infused with a potent burst of brighteners and deeply hydrating serums, this supercharged potion of pure vitamin C and hydrating niacinamide helps plump tired skin while revitalizing a dull complexion in under twenty minutes. Consider it the ultimate seasonal plot twist—a mask that actually leaves you looking better after you take it off.

4. MUTHA The Nudist Body Scrub

If you’re one of those beguiling people asked what dark magic you practice to get skin this soft, just wink and deny everything (history has taught us women have been called witches for less). Packed with gentle physical exfoliants and a rich blend of botanical oils, this decadent polish sweeps away rough fall texture while sealing in deep, velvety hydration. Consider it your new favorite beauty ritual for impossibly soft, visibly glowing skin—perfect for prepping your fave heavy-duty body butter.

5. BUXOM COSMETICS Lash Xtension Lift Mascara

Want your lashes to reach gravity-defying heights without the hassle of lash glue? Look no further, queens. You asked for sky-high length, and this formula said, “hold my wand” (magic wand or mascara wand–Is there really a difference?) to deliver these lash extensions in a bottle. Powered by 24-hour lifting technology and a curved, star-fibered brush for an eye-opening effect, one swipe lengthens, defines, and holds a tubing-encased curl from morning coffee to late-night mischief, with zero flakes or smudging (and lash-loving, tug-free removal when you wash it off at the end of the night). Maximum dark drama, delivered.

6. MAISON LOUIS MARIE No.04 Bois de Balincourt Mini Travel Set

Giving major luxury-niche-scent vibes (*coughs* Santal 33) without the terrifying designer price tag, this iconic, warm, woody blend of sandalwood and cedarwood is the ultimate cozy-chic scent . An immersive fall oud to put you in the mood for casting a spell that stops them in their tracks. Accented with subtle spice notes of cardamom and nutmeg, it creates an unforgettable, mysterious scent trail everywhere you go. It’s spooky how many compliments this one will conjure, so keep it stashed in your bag for an instant dose of effortless sophistication on the fly. 

7. CLEAN BEAUTY COLLECTIVE CLEAN RESERVE Discovery Gift Set

Call yourself Professor Snape because potions class is officially in session with this clean, smell-maxxing fragrance set. Featuring a curated lineup of sustainably sourced scents ranging from crisp and fresh to warm and inviting, it gives you everything needed to blend your own custom signature scent. Layer them together to craft your personal Amortentia, or swap them daily depending on which bewitching vibe you're channeling.

8. OLAPLEX Endless Shine Smooth Hair Set

Crisp fall air will suck the youth out of your strands faster than a Sanderson sister, but this bond-building set is ultimate mane magic. Designed to repair broken bonds and tame static flyaways, it restores an ethereal shine to damaged hair that’s sleek enough to withstand high winds and low humidity, and strong enough for Terror In the Corn (unlike us). When the witch at the gym asks the secret to your glossy locks, just flick your super-shiny hair and give your best Miranda Priestly (the queen witch–forever may she reign): "I hydrate. That's all." 

9. LIVING PROOF Frosted Fig Dry Shampoo

Extend your blowout for an extra three days—what sorcery is this? This high-performance formula actually cleans hair instead of simply disguising grease, instantly absorbing excess oil, sweat, and odor. It also magically leaves behind an intoxicatingly subtle seasonal frosted-fig scent. Say less. Just spray, wait thirty seconds while you chant your favorite mantra, and massage it in for instant root revival and gravity-defying volume that looks fresh off the salon chair.