This December, We’re Turning the Joy All the Way Up

Your December Glow Starts Here

That playful spirit shows up everywhere: in holiday party makeup that catches the light from every angle, in holiday nail art ideas that turn your fingertips into tiny celebrations, and in holiday hairstyles that somehow hold up from the first toast to late-night snacks. And if you want to gamify the season a bit, our beauty advent calendar games turn your countdown into something even more fun.

December is also the perfect time to look back on the beauty year you built. Our year-end recap breaks down the viral moments, the most-loved Glam Bag design, the trends Ipsters couldn’t stop recreating, and the products that earned a permanent spot in your routine. It’s your beauty era, unboxed.

And for those already feeling the shift into colder days, consider this your winter glam survival guide. Our winter makeup tips story is packed with ways to keep your complexion glowing even when the weather has other plans—hydration hacks, cold-proof techniques, and the one winter lip product all IPSY Original subscribers will be unwrapping this month. (Yes, we’re hyping it for a reason!)

December is also for dreaming forward. Our annual beauty horoscopes are here, complete with cosmic predictions and beauty resolutions for every sign, because nothing says “new year, new energy” like a little star-aligned inspo.

All I Want Is IPSY

The holidays might be busy, but gifting doesn’t have to be. For the beauty lovers in your life (yourself included), you can gift an IPSY subscription in just a few clicks. Three, six, or twelve months of surprise glam? It’s basically the easiest way to guarantee squeals, gasps, and “OMG HOW DID YOU KNOW?” reactions.

Because while everyone else is unwrapping socks, candles, and the occasional blender, your people could be unboxing IPSY—aka the ultimate beauty membership for anyone who lives, breathes, and plays beauty. And if you need more proof that this community goes all in, we share exactly what it means to play beauty in our love letter to the ritual, the artistry, and the everyday magic of getting ready.

So whether you’re looking for the perfect gift, the perfect glam, or the perfect excuse to treat yourself, December is your permission slip to embrace it all. Beauty brings joy, and joy is meant to be shared.