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You Spoke, We Listened: Here Are Your Top IPSY Products Of 2020

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Published on Apr 19, 2021
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If you’re a Glam Bag subscriber, you probably joined IPSY for the personalized beauty products delivered right to your door every month, but our incredible community might have convinced you to stay. At IPSY we’re all about helping you express your unique beauty, and we’re constantly inspired by the fearless Ipsters and creators who make up our world—yes, that means you.

Your voices, ideas, and, most importantly, your honest reviews serve up endless inspiration and are the driving force behind what goes into our monthly Glam Bags, tutorials, content, and more. We love bringing the best beauty products possible and can’t wait to read your feedback every month. In fact, in 2020 alone, you posted a whopping 37 million product ratings!

It wasn’t easy, but we combed through each and every rating to compile a list of the best IPSY products of 2020. Take note if you’re looking to add a standout product to your routine for the new year—and if you want to join the Ipster community, here’s everything you need to know (we’d love to have you).

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The Best Glam Bag Product of 2020:

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TATCHA’s Dewy Skin Cream

The best of the best from our 2020 Glam Bag products goes to TATCHA’s moisturizing cream—and for good reason. If you’re looking for a moisturizer that will leave you with a dewy glow, look no further than this hydrating favorite that’s packed with ceramides to repair the barrier of your complexion and lock in moisture below the surface, leaving you with a radiant glow.

“Do you want your skin to feel like a baby's butt? Use this cream. It makes your skin feel smooooth,” says one Ipster. “I loved loved loved this moisturizer and how good it made my skin look,” says another. No wonder it scored an average of 4.69 out of 5 hearts and received more than 74,000 reviews.

The Glam Bag Runners-Up:

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GLOSSIER Priming Moisturizer Rich

Hydrated skin = happy skin, and our Glam Bag runner-up by GLOSSIER delivers just that thanks to a rich combination of ceramides, fatty acids, shea butter, and murumuru butter to strengthen your skin’s barrier and ensure hydration lasts all day, which earned this hydrating cream an average of 4.66 out of 5 hearts.

Ipster fetchingmommy especially loves the way it nourishes her dry skin. “This is going to be my go to moisturizer/primer during the winter months. My dry skin loves the hydration level of this cream. So glad I got to try it out,” she says. IPSY subscriber Clohessy agrees. “This is one of the most luxurious and rich moisturizers I have ever used. I absolutely adore it. Works beautifully as a primer or just as a moisturizer. Has a fresh clean scent and my skin is softer than it has ever been in my adult life. Cannot say enough good things about this product!!”

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SUNDAY RILEY A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum

Rounding out the top three of our top reviewed Glam Bag picks is a favorite from SUNDAY RILEY. Their anti-aging retinoid serum has been dubbed a “miracle cream” by Ipsters thanks to the way it reduces fine lines and wrinkles to turn back the clock on the aging process. The combination of traditional retinoids and botanical retinol alternatives deliver noticeable results that are suitable for even sensitive skin.

“Man I'm definitely gonna have to show multiple forms of ID when I go out now... this is awesome,” says one Ipster. “I can see a difference in my forehead wrinkles after very little use,” says another. This powerhouse serum is so popular it garnered an average 4.64 out of 5 hearts.

Your Top Reviewed Glam Bag Plus Product of 2020:

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SUNDAY RILEY Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment

Cult-favorite skincare brand SUNDAY RILEY landed another spot on our list, this time earning the top spot for all Glam Bag Plus products with their exfoliating alpha hydroxy acid treatment Good Genes. If you’re looking to reduce fine lines and wrinkles to reveal a radiant complexion, look no further than this potent overnight treatment that will ensure dull skin days stay in the rearview mirror.

Ipster ChelleBelle7 gave the treatment five stars: “This has been one of my favorite products in two years that I have gotten!! I LOVE it, and it does exactly what it says!! It takes the outer layer of skin off and my face is moisturized and smooth! I use it two times a week and my overall skin appearance has greatly improved,” they say. Ipster ddaley97 agrees. “10+ This is a miracle in a bottle and a new holy grail product for me. It literally changed my skin in days! I wish I had found this product years ago.” Visible results and a younger-looking complexion is why this anti-aging treatment scored an average 4.83 out of 5 hearts.

The Glam Bag Plus Runners-Up:

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COMPLEX CULTURE Plush Powder Brush

Makeup is only as good as the tools used to apply it, which is why this professional-level brush scored the second spot on our Glam Bag Plus list, with an impressive average rating of 4.80 out of 5 hearts and more than 53,000 reviews. Not only does the fluffy brush make applying blush, bronzer, and setting powder quick and easy, but it also ensures an even application with every swipe.

Ipsters are wowed by the quality. “This is one plush brush! It's soft and does NOT shed,” says one Ipster. “It’s so soft and really blends out makeup well, it has become a go to tool in my makeup routine,” says another.

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DR. BRANDT SKINCARE Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator

Third place goes to DR BRANDT SKINCARE’s exfoliating scrub, which offers a deep clean, all while buffing away dead skin cells with a combination of aluminum oxide crystals and lactic acid to leave you with a radiant, younger-looking complexion.

Ipsters call their complexion “refreshed” and “baby soft” after washing away the day, which earned this exfoliating cleanser an average or 4.73 out of 5 hearts and almost 88,000 reviews. Another reason to give this anti-aging cleanser a try? It’s suitable for a variety of skin types. “I have sensitive skin and love that it isn’t too harsh. I wear a face full of makeup and this product is the perfect reset button,” says one Ipster.

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