Neoteric & Necessary November Hauls 2024

[danielledanielle]

It's the time for the haul of fall

Sephora Savings event, y'all
Show us your giftin'
Credit card limits be a-liftin'
As you're sifting through
And shifting to
The end of the year
Show us what you find dear.

Happy Birthday to the November BIC babes

Photo cred: little, brown young readers

[makeitup305]

I should call this sale "TikTok made me buy it". I am a victim of my algorithm. I've been super into gourmand fragrances lately ever since I tried Eclaire from Lattafa (a Biancco Latte dupe) and I've been dying to try some more since. These were all pretty discounted by the seller (Aroma Concepts and one other, which are legit) and I also justified it since I had a TT coupon as well. So far it's a mixed bag but I look forward to giving them all a good wear.

Thoughts:

Spoiler

While I don't love the opening on these two, something about the dry down is super addicting to me, especially for the Artisan Ethnique. I liked these paired with something a little softer, more skin like, or milkier, like Dedcool Taunt or Lattafa Eclaire. The bottles are heavy and the boxes are super nice and hinge open. 

Thoughts:

Spoiler

The immediate hit is Lattafa Angham (the one with the music notes). I had heard that this is a dupe of Burberry Goddess, which is a favorite, and it definitely is. A good alternative if you want to save some money. The others I just got today so I just have some initial impressions. No immediate loves, unfortunately, but I'll keep trying them out.

Next, Snif Heal the Way perfume. It came with the little sample so you can try it and return the big bottle without opening it if you don't like it. I was thinking about returning it but the more I wear it the more I like it.

I decided to try out a bunch of niche fragrances I've heard a lot about but haven't found a place to smell in person. A pretty expensive scent adventure but maybe I'll find a new holy grail. The gourmand sample set includes :

Akro - Bake
Chabaud - Lait Concentre
Hilde Soliani - Fraaagola Saalaaata
Kyse - Frangipani al Pistacchio
Marissa Zappas - Annabel’s Birthday Cake
Narcotica - Narco Oasis
Giardini di Toscana - Bianco Latte
Profumum - Confetto
Theodoros Kaloinitis - Caramel Oud
Strangers Parfumerie - Chokedee
Affinessence Paris - Santal Basmati
Vilhelm Parfumerie - Mango Skin
Ulyka Parfums - Nota Sugar

Let me know if you have tried any of these and which I should try first!

I ordered this Joocyee lip tint/gloss and the packaging is quite lux. It's a gorgeous vampy red.

Another TikTok purchase. I've gotten this ad a lot and finally caved. I haven't used it yet, though.

I wanted to try this DRMTLGY corrector since it has a tint and SPF. Maybe my replacement for the Tatcha Pearl? I haven't tried it yet. The hand cream was to meet the shipping threshold but you can never have too many.

Marshalls. The Briogeo sets were $10! Perfect for travel during the holidays.

[Samtian]

@makeitup305 Fragrance hauls are just something else 😻 I'd love your thoughts on the one with marshmallows in the name. 

[makeitup305]

@Samtian I'll let you know once I try it!

[Samtian]

@makeitup305 Thank you!

[CorgiMommy]

Have fun finding fragrances you love  @makeitup305 

[makeitup305]

thanks @CorgiMommy !

[curlychiquita]

The scents sound lovely, @makeitup305. I hope you find one you love!

[makeitup305]

thanks @curlychiquita !

[Titian06]

I hope you find a win among those scents, @makeitup305 ! 🥰  Great find at Marshall's.  Love the Shiseido Super-Soft, 100% Natural Facial Cotton 165 sheets ! 💞

[makeitup305]

@Titian06 those are always a staple!

[faeriegirl]

Nice fragrance haul @makeitup305 !

[makeitup305]

thanks @faeriegirl !

[peculiarzmakeup]

Amazing haul! I love how decorative the bottles are, such great products! Enjoy 😊 @makeitup305 

[makeitup305]

@peculiarzmakeup thanks! 

[lmaster]

@makeitup305 those bottles are just gorgeous!! Fabulous haul

[danielledanielle]

@makeitup305  My gawsh, this is one of those "wish we had scent technology" via scratch and sniff 🤣 kinda hauls.  Enjoy, Haul Queen 👑

[makeitup305]

lol @danielledanielle I wish! Some of them are not really my style but I've had some hits so far!

[CynthieLu]

You did some serious scent shopping @makeitup305 🛍️🤩 I'm here for this haul! I hope you do find some new loves from this.  I really appreciate brands that get it. Snif giving you a tester with that bottle purchase is so neat. And it's just makes so much sense to test out the tester and than you can return the big bottles if needed. 👌

[makeitup305]

@CynthieLu yes, it was much appreciated!

[SportyGirly125]

@makeitup305 Amazing scent haul!

[makeitup305]

thanks @SportyGirly125 !