Glam Bag x Patrick Ta: The Limited Edition Drop You Won’t Want to Miss

Eight years ago, Patrick Ta was working at a makeup counter in Scottsdale, Arizona. Today, Patrick has a successful, eponymous makeup line and is one of the most sought after celebrity makeup artists in the business. His client list includes A-list names like Rihanna, Gigi Hadid, Chrissy Teigen, Olivia Munn (we could go on and on and on). Now, we’re excited to announce that Patrick is adding one more line to his packed CV: IPSY collaborator.

Meet Glam Bag x Patrick Ta, a limited edition upgrade to your monthly IPSY membership curated for you by Patrick himself. Consider this drop your all-access pass to coveted brands, hot launches, and need-to-try products in beauty. Basically, it’s like having Patrick’s expert artistry in your hands. So what do you need to know about Patrick and the upcoming Glam Bag x Patrick Ta? Keep reading to find out.

How He Became the Patrick Ta

“When I was 19, all of my girlfriends would come over and I would help them get ready before going out, not even knowing what I was doing yet,” says Patrick of his first memory of makeup. “When I look back at the photos, they all looked like they had black eyes.”

But as Patrick’s makeup skills grew with the help of his test subjects (a.k.a. friends and family) and his makeup job at MAC, his ambitions got larger, too, and he set his eyes on Hollywood. “I always had so much fun doing makeup, but moving to L.A. just amplified that and took it to a whole other level that I didn’t even think was possible.”

Once in L.A., Patrick’s career quickly exploded. So what does he attribute to this rapid success? The power of social media. “Back then, images spread really quickly,” he says. “I think people were more inclined to try out new artists they saw on Instagram.” And Patrick has always used his social media like a calling card.

“Two of the girls that first found me were Shay Mitchell and Gigi Hadid—these girls have completely changed my life,” says Patrick. “It’s always been about my clients first. On my social media, it’s a lot of my clients rather than me. I just wanted to make women feel as powerful and beautiful as possible.”

The Launch of Patrick Ta Beauty

“I was bullied when I was younger and didn’t have many friends,” he says. “Makeup was basically my outlet into the cool group. If I wasn’t able to be involved because of my personality or the way I looked, I felt like makeup was my offering.”

That feeling of being excluded is what inspired Patrick to start his own line. “I wanted my brand to stand for inclusivity and allow people to feel safe and confident in their own skin in the way that the strong women in my life do.”

For Patrick, the brand’s launch two years ago was a real I-made-it moment. “It was just really nice to see all the relationships and connections I’ve made throughout the years come up and showcase for me,” he says (the star-studded launch event was attended by Shay Mitchell, Olivia Munn, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, to name a few). “It felt like more than just a makeup launch. It was a celebration of my career.”

Introducing Glam Bag x Patrick Ta

It’s Patrick’s artistry and experience helping both everyday people and major celebrities look and feel their best that make him a perfect fit to curate IPSY’s first ever Glam Bag X.

Glam Bag x Patrick Ta ships in February and includes eight full-size products (worth up to $428!), five of which are specially curated by Patrick just for you. The lineup includes personal go-tos from Patrick’s own line and products from some of his favorite artists (exciting news to come on that front!). “I am a brand where artistry comes first,” he says. “I wanted to have some other brands that are artist founded, too.”

Plus, you’ll get to choose the remaining three of your products from a personalized assortment—which, BTW, includes dibs on exclusive product drops you won’t find anywhere else. “I think it’s really special that it’s the first time some of these other brands have ever been in IPSY bags,” he adds.

Glam Bag X will be available as a quarterly upgrade for Glam Bag and Glam Bag Plus members. If you already have one—or both—of those bags, visit the Glam Bag X tab and click on the “GET GLAM BAG X” button.

Not a member? Get started by taking the Beauty Quiz and telling us about your beauty preferences. Once you’re done with the quiz, you’ll have the option of signing up for Glam Bag or Glam Bag Plus. After you’ve made your choice and become a member, log into your account and visit the Glam Bag X tab. All that’s left to do is click the “GET GLAM BAG X” button, and voilà—you just scored the most-coveted membership in beauty.

Ready to make it extra? We got you! Sign up now to be first on the list and reserve your spot before we run out—Glam Bag x Patrick Ta quantities are limited. And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @IPSY for all your Glam Bag news.