Holiday 2024 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

[TeamBIC]

It's tiiiiiiiime: the holiday season is upon us! ✨ And here in the Beauty Insider Community, we believe it’s never too early to start building that basket. 😉 This thread can serve as your destination for getting – and giving! – unbiased shopping advice all season long, whether you’re grabbing gifts for others, or just looking to scoop up a few beauty steals for yourself! Either way, you’ve come to the right place to swap beauty recs with your fellow Community members, show off what you’ve added to your basket so far, and get help making those hard purchase decisions… and don’t forget to share all your beautiful unboxings, swatches, and more! 🎁❄

Don’t be shy! Hit the reply button below. What are you adding to your basket this holiday season? Be sure to tag any products you mention using the “#” sign!

[danielledanielle]

Oooh, forgot about the salted caramel, too! @Samtian 

[Samtian]

@TeamBIC How exciting! If I'm able to work this month (shutdown pending) I'm definitely getting the amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Conditioner 16.9 oz / 500 ml for my mom, it's her favorite. I'll also be getting the SEPHORA COLLECTION Essential Brush - 05 Highlighter that @WinglessOne mentioned. If I am able I'd love to finally get Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Face 2.0 Teardrop Kabuki Complexion Brush and Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder 

[Mellmars1185]

@Samtian Great picks! The DM brush picks up the up nicely and buffs it out evenly. Wishing you all the best with your work.

[faeriegirl]

The DM brush looks so good @Samtian!

[greeneyedgirl107]

Restock of amika Dream Routine Overnight Hydrating Hair Mask 3.3 oz / 100 mL for sure.  Will have to check my loves list for SC lippies, and maybe brushes.

@TeamBIC can I make a suggestion?  Being able to stack the sale with GWP!

[CynthieLu]

Who loves GWP? We do!! 😉 @greeneyedgirl107 

[Buootiful]

Hear, hear and Amen @greeneyedgirl107  A standard gwp to stack makes sense as we do have to buy more to meet the $$ threshold @TeamBIC 

[greeneyedgirl107]

@Buootiful good point!  The thresholds have gotten too high in general.

[SportyGirly125]

@TeamBIC I will be doing a restock. I know I will be adding more later but for right now:

Oribe Signature Moisture Hair Mask 5.9 oz/ 175 mL 

[CynthieLu]

We all knew it was coming 🪅😁 @TeamBIC  Hurray! Having the dates is handy, it will give us time to prepare. 

Okay but who else changes thier cart up a lot during the before sales days??

I have some restock ideas:

OUAI Hydrating Scalp Serum for Healthy, Fuller Looking Hair 2 oz / 60 mL 

Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser 5 oz / 150 mL 

K18 Biomimetic Hairscience PEPTIDE PREP™ Clarifying Detox Shampoo 8.5 oz / 250 mL 

But I'm always happy for BIC Inspiration, I can't wait to be influenced by what everyone is going to get. 😃

[Mellmars1185]

@CynthieLu Wonderful picks! Both hair products are amazing. How do you like the Glow Recipe Cleanser? I have it in my stash but havent had the chance to test it out yet. It seems like it might be nourishing for the colder seasons.

[CynthieLu]

I have dry/sensitive skin and it's very gentle 💚 @Mellmars1185 I don't find it to harsh when my skin is getting reactive or red. I enjoy it for those things and I think this might be my third or fourth purchase.

[faeriegirl]

The K18 detox shampoo is the best @CynthieLu!

[CynthieLu]

It's so effective but still somehow gentle @faeriegirl. It's my favorite deep cleaning shampoo.👌

I've heard really good things about Ouai's detox shampoo but I've never tried it, have you?

[faeriegirl]

@CynthieLu  I have tried it and it was good but I definitely think the k18 works better!

[CynthieLu]

That is nice to hear @faeriegirl thank you for that! BIC opinions matter. 👌🩷  I feel better sticking with my tried and true.