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We're thrilled to share some unforgettable highlights from the IPSY Connects Celebration of Latinx Beauty in Miami, Florida, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. IPSY brought together members of our creator and brand communities for a captivating event featuring a fireside chat, followed by a masterclass led by celebrity makeup artist and brand founder Etienne Ortega. We were also delighted by a special appearance from Alexia Nepola of the Real Housewives of Miami. Staying true to IPSY’s mission to democratize beauty, we continually support, amplify, and invest in our focus communities and brands. It was a true honor to celebrate the Latinx community and acknowledge its incredible impact on shaping the beauty industry.

We are thrilled to announce that Anna S., Vice President of Customer Care at IPSY, has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Reuters Customer 2024: Customer Service Leader of the Year award! This award celebrates exceptional impact, vision, and excellence in customer service. Anna’s proven track record of leading high-performing teams with resilience and empathy, deep commitment to mental health and work-life balance, and passion for delivering outstanding service truly define her as a leader in the industry. We are incredibly proud to have her on our team. Please join us in congratulating Anna on this incredible achievement! 🎉 The winners will be announced at the Customer 2024 awards ceremony on November 12 in Miami. As a Customer 2024 awards finalist, Anna is also in the running for People’s Choice Award—be sure to cast your vote today @ https://lnkd.in/gE6jhjuF 

We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Lisa Vanderpump as the next Icon Box curator. The reality TV icon, restaurateur, and philanthropist reigns over a world where pampering yourself isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Now, Ipsters can step into her ultra-fabulous universe to see how she elevates every part of her day—from her carefully curated products to her beauty regimen secrets—and get ready to bloom on their own journey of self-expression. Stay tuned @IPSY everywhere for product reveals, behind-the-scenes content, and all the piping-hot tea. 

IPSY was named one of Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces for 2024! As an org on a mission to inspire everyone to express their unique beauty, this recognition means the world to us—because a powerful mission like this starts from the inside out. We’re proud to be a place of authenticity, collaboration, innovation, and humanity. "The companies on Newsweek's annual list of the Most Loved Workplaces® in America are setting the standard for what a fulfilling workplace looks like." ❤️ https://lnkd.in/dbkdE3rB

What does it take to create a beauty brand that champions sensitive skin while making waves in the industry? Amy Liu, founder of Tower 28 Beauty, Inc., joined us on this week’s episode of our Hitting Pan podcast with host Bethany Blair to share her unique journey—from her personal struggles with eczema to redefining “clean beauty” and building a brand that stands out. 🌊 Tune in to hear how Liu turned her love for safe, high-performing products into a thriving business (with a little help from psychic predictions along the way!), and make sure to catch our latest episode drop every Thursday! Key Takeaways: 💧Inspired by the Lifeguard Tower: The name TOWER 28 comes from a real lifeguard tower at the intersection of Santa Monica and Venice—symbolizing a safe, inclusive space like the beach where everyone can enjoy beauty. 💧Balancing Sensitivity and High Performance: The brand isn’t just about being safe for sensitive skin—it’s about making products that perform without compromise, using clean, non-irritating ingredients that still pack a punch. 💧Late Start? No Problem!: Amy didn’t start her brand until she was 40. Her advice? It’s never too late to bet on yourself and take that leap into entrepreneurship. Apple: https://mygl.am/3zfZ3OF Spotify: https://mygl.am/3XeE6vu iHeart: https://mygl.am/3ALfJxU

We’re excited to welcome Galen Smith as IPSY’s new Chief Executive Officer! Galen brings extensive leadership experience and a passion for innovation, and we look forward to the impact he’ll have as we continue to grow and deliver exceptional experiences to our members. Please join us in celebrating Galen’s new role and his exciting journey ahead with IPSY!

Last week, we had the honor of hosting Tower 28 Beauty, Inc.'s Clean Beauty Summer School Homecoming Event at IPSY Studios! 🎉 Made by Amy Liu, Clean Beauty Summer School is an incredible professional development program dedicated to empowering minority-owned, small clean beauty businesses and amplifying unheard voices in the industry. It was an inspiring day filled with insights and actionable tools from industry leaders like Marianna Hewitt, Co-Founder of Summer Fridays, and Deepica Mutyala, Founder & CEO of Live Tinted, among many others. 🌟 We’re thrilled to have connected and supported so many amazing founders and creators within the beauty community. #Community #CleanBeauty #Entrepreneurship #DiversityInBeauty

We caught up with the incredible makeup artist Etienne Ortega on the Season 2 premiere of our Hitting Pan podcast. His story not only left host Bethany Blair feeling inspired and motivated, but it also left her shedding a few emotional tears. Learn how he turned early challenges into opportunities, embraced the power of social media, and built a beauty empire despite facing personal setbacks. Key Takeaways: ➡ Be Ready to Take a Leap: Ortega’s big break came when he was introduced to Eva Longoria at 21. He admits he wasn’t ready but emphasizes that you’re never truly ready—you just have to go for it. ➡ Resilience Through Adversity: In 2021, Ortega was diagnosed with cancer. His battle gave him a new outlook on life, reminding him to cherish every moment and never take anything for granted. ➡ The Power of Social Media: Early on, Ortega saw the impact of Instagram, with one client tag skyrocketing his following and leading to opportunities with top celebrities. Check out the full episode on Hitting Pan, and make sure to catch our latest drop every Thursday! 🎨✨ Apple Podcasts: https://mygl.am/4elPUmu Spotify: https://mygl.am/3XqdPdF iHeart: https://mygl.am/3ALfJxU #HittingPan #IPSY

This is about more than makeup. Beauty influencers + disability advocates #MistyDiaz, #KelseyDworchak, and #SteffiGonzalez joined us in an internal panel about the transformative power of beauty, and the ways we can continue fostering inclusivity in support of those with disabilities and challenging stereotypes in the beauty world and beyond. We learned it's not as complicated as we've all made it out to be. This panel inspired us to think deeper about how we can better curate our offerings to be more inclusive and representative of all. This was a call to action for us, and we hope it will be for you, too. Get influenced! Here are a few mic-drop moments: 🎤 “𝗜𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲. That means including us in brand deals and modeling gigs. The model with straight hair, the model with curly hair, every model caters to an audience, and me too! I have my own community to cater to. I want to see people that look like me. It starts with giving us the same space, equal space, as other content creators.” -Steffi Gonzalez 🎤 “I didn’t meet anyone else with spina bifida until my early 20s. The entire time, not seeing someone look like me on TV, billboards, or social media, I was just thinking “Why am I the only one?” I had no one to relate to, and I went through a lot of battles—a lot of pain. Slowly, I started telling my story, and I realized I wasn’t the only one. I started meeting more people who had never met others with spina bifida, and I still do! Content creating and advocating is a way for us to connect. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!” -Misty Diaz 🎤 “There are a lot of people who have never seen someone like us. Education, showing our faces, and getting our names out there is so important.” -Kelsey Dworchak 🎤 “𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲. 𝗜𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆–𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗽𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸. It’s been a tool in my self-acceptance, self-confidence, self-love, through my disability. Beauty looks different on me, but it’s still beauty. Only I can bring MY beauty to the table!” -Steffi Gonzalez 🎤 “Things have slowly changed, but we still have a long way to go. I still don't see myself represented.” -Misty Diaz 🎤 “I am here to be the representation I didn’t have growing up.” -Steffi Gonzalez ❤️ We offer internal employee panels like this each month covering various topics to foster inspiration, development, education, and awareness. Special shoutout to Cydney Goodin M.Ed., CPT, CMMT and Anna S. for bringing this topic to our organization and facilitating this panel!

At IPSY, we know that software defaults—and managing them properly—can play a critical role in the usability, security, and performance of systems. In this must-read edition of IPSY's Code + Contour, David C. and Juan Pablo Calvo Moncher share some of their lessons, and provide insights on how to build more reliable, efficient, and secure applications with default management. https://lnkd.in/eMp8tq-X