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!

[itsfi]

100% @Mellmars1185! For the most part, I enjoy vanilla scents and also smoky scents but certain ones can definitely be too much. Layering different scents can be helpful for playing up (or playing down) certain notes. It also helps with using what we have, so a win-win! 🙌 

[PrettyPaint]

Amazing list @itsfi. Hmmmm....maybe I should try that Gucci mist! 🙂

[itsfi]

@Titian06, @PrettyPaint, the Gucci mist is a treat I don’t plan on giving up any time soon ever. 😉 I have other mists but this one is tops for me in terms of refreshing and hydrating my skin during the day. 

[PrettyPaint]

It sounds amazing @itsfi 

[Titian06]

@itsfi - I think you meant your reply for @PrettyPaint . 😘

[itsfi]

That I did, @Titian06; thank you!

[frenchycyrine]

Hi everyone ! 

I will restock for this year : 

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream Plumping & Hydrating Refillable Moisturizer 1.7 oz / 50 mL Refill Pod 

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops Serum (go for the bigger size this time, it works as a fantastic eye base prép for makeup) 

COLOR WOW Dream Coat Iconic Frizz Fighters Hair Duo Gift Set 

LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask with Niacinamide & Squalane 2.3 oz/ 70 mL  (I use it since 4 years now and every night but I will try the new Rhode butter cream as well) 

Then for trying new things ! 
just grabbed the new Huda Beauty Icy Palette yesterday night because I’m too impatient 😹 And I didn’t wait for the sale for the Mario and Roxa palettes ! I’m terrible 🤦🏻‍♀️

HUDA BEAUTY Blush Filter Soft Glow Liquid Blush Latte (the shade looks pretty and now I’m more into this type of color for the season. The formula is very good I have already the Cotton candy shade). 

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation Brush (I have their concealer brush which is amazing )

Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Water-Resistant Eye Primer 0.24 fl oz/ 7 mL (I need a new eye primer with a colored base, so we will see) 

Ok this one is in the controversy so I still don’t know what to do. I need to see it person. I really don’t know it i will get one or none ! With a discount it sounds less horrible to get so I’m still debating… 

PATRICK TA Major Dimension Eye Illusion Eyeshadow Duo 

Another maybe and first buy from Merit 

MERIT Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick ( I still don’t know about the shade) 

maybe I will grab a perfume for my husband and I. Me I want to see if the hype is real around those Glossier and Phlur perfumes and for him probably the : 

Azzaro The Most Wanted Eau de Toilette Intense with Bergamot & Lavender 

[faeriegirl]

Nice list @frenchycyrine ! Tatcha Dewy cream is so good!

[saire]

Re: #Phlur - it’s definitely for real, but my trio set had two of them that had gone off. But every single one of their fragrances is amazing. I think that’s where I will end up spending my money.

[frenchycyrine]

So I def need to go smell them! Maybe Will add one to my cart if i like the scent ! Thank you 😊

[itsfi]

@frenchycyrine, wonderful list - that Tatcha moisturizer is a beauty - packaging and formulation!

[katesld]

I would love to restock on Julia has a gun perfume and MBM eyeshadow palette ❤️

I would really appreciate a rouge code if anyone is willing to share 💕

[frenchycyrine]

Sorry I Shared it with a friend ! Next time for sure ! I know that beauty deals bff on IG shared codes and also the Beauty steal on IG does that as well. 

[aubelieve]

@katesld It looks like we can’t PM other users anymore. How do you want me to send the code link to you? 

[SportyGirly125]

@aubelieve @katesld Make sure you go into your profile settings and turn on your PM. 

[aubelieve]

@katesld Hey if you are still looking for a rouge code let me know. I got on the community thread about the sale to share it for someone in need!

[katesld]

Yes, Im still waiting for the code, thank you❤️

[aubelieve]

@katesld Apparently the private messages are all turned off from some update and you have to go back in and check the box.

I had to walk myself through how to do it since the Beauty Chat didn't know.  The told me my profile needed to be set to Friends and add you as a Friend - but this wouldn't have checked the box below! 

Here's where to go: You will want to do this on a PC rather than the app on your phone: Navigate to Community > Settings Wheel > Preferences tab > Private Messenger tab> Check box to Turn on private messages > Save.  That should allow me to respond to you with the code!

[trueL]

Can’t wait! 🙌🏾

[bdbnavvdnnkkn]

Yay!! 🥳

[Jkmkaye]

I want the Summer Friday face mist. And the Dior blush & lip gold bag set.