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!

[CynthieLu]

Less is more with K18 😉  but it's just right up my alley, not too fussy and not heavily scented, but I find my hair just smells fresh after.

I love it for days I can't manage to do a wash. And that's handy!  @Mellmars1185 I hope you love it! 🩷

Sidenote, I just used a Rouge Reward to pick up DIOR Capture Dreamskin 1-Minute Mask 2.5 oz / 75 mL but I haven't used it yet. We're twinning a little bit from our BIC inspired buys. 😅

[Mellmars1185]

@CynthieLu Thanks for the feedback on the K18 - it sounds lovely. I would live my hair to last in between washes. I remember it felt lightweight on my fine hair (i only tried it once, but it left a great first impression). Oooh, congratulations on your rouge reward! What a lovely way to treat yourself! 💖

[totaylly]

Skinfix barrier+ Strengthening + Anti-aging Plump + Firm Trio with B-L3™ 

Kérastase Iconic Hair Heroes Gift Set: 8H Magic Night Serum & Mini Elixir Ultime Hair Oil 

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper 

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Palette 

can’t wait 🙂

[ather]

@totaylly  Great items! The Kérastase Elixir Ultime Refillable Hydrating Hair Oil is so good! 😊 

[Ericasmommy]

Love the hourglass dragon palette but I ordered mine on hourglass website and was able to pick the component I wanted so chose to put it in the evil eye 🧿 one.[

[waterbaby1981]

I got the dragon one through their website.  Then I saw the matchimg brushes on Notdstrom's website and got those too.

[Mellmars1185]

@totaylly Amazing picks! I have been in LOVE with Skinfix products since attending Sephoria last year. They are a part of my daily routine. Are any of these repurchases? Or are any new to you?

[sister13]

Ooh, great choices! The Skinfix and Kerastase are Holy Grails of mine! @totaylly 

[CynthieLu]

Fun choices!! @totaylly Fenty's luminizers are so good!

And those sets 🤩 have you used Kerastase yet, or is it new to you?

[faeriegirl]

I can’t wait for the sale! So far I am planning on getting Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Daily Peel Vault 

Kérastase Iconic Hair Heroes Gift Set: 8H Magic Night Serum & Mini Elixir Ultime Hair Oil 

SK-II Brightening Facial Treatment Sheet Mask Twin Pack 

PATRICK TA Patrick Ta x Barbie™ Blush Duo and Lip Plumper Set 

Farmacy Honey Butter Beeswax Lip Balm 0.12 oz/ 3.4 g 

[curlychiquita]

These are wonderful sets, @faeriegirl!

[ather]

@faeriegirl  All are great items! 

[Mellmars1185]

@faeriegirl Lovely picks! What are you going to do with the Kerastase?

[sister13]

Amazing choices! I have picked up a few things that I was worried might sell out (like the Barbie Patrick Ta) instead of letting fate decide. @faeriegirl 

[CynthieLu]

Ooh the peel vault looks so good! @faeriegirl you made excellent choices. Sk-II masks are the best! 

[lakeh2124]

My cart is already filling!

Danessa Myricks Beauty LIGHTWORK VI The Freedom Palette: Magnetic, Customizable, Stackable Palette w... do I only wear neutrals, usually? Yup. Do I need it? Also yup 

OLEHENRIKSEN Disco Duo Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Set  the little duo is too cute!

Whatever the magic Palette is that Makeup by Mario is teasing

Glossier Glossier You Doux Eau de Parfum 1.7 oz / 50 ml eau de parfum spray  I want some sort of warmer scent for winter. I haven't sniffed this one yet, but it seems promising!

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Trace'd Out Longwear Waterproof Pencil Lip Liner RIRI  I need a long wearing lip liner and have been eyeing these

[WinglessOne]

@lakeh2124  You’re gonna have lots of fun with Lightwork VI. I’ve loved all of Danessa’s Lightwork eyeshadow palettes—and sure, I’m a big fan of duo/multichromes and all the pretty colors in general 😂 but I think you’ll find fun ways to work some of VI’s shades into your neutral eye looks. 

A small warning about Fenty’s lip liner: the formula is very soft, in terms of consistency/thickness. Mushy, even. I have 2 shades of this liner and can’t get a sharp point on them (even with Fenty’s own sharpener) because the pencil formula’s so soft. That’s kind of a good thing for filling in most or all of your lips: the liner feels very creamy and doesn’t pull/tug at all. But for precise outlining, this liner’s a bit frustrating. And they’re not as long-wearing as PAT McGRATH LABS Permagel Ultra Lip Pencil (my gold standard gel lip liner). Still, I’ve kept both shades of mine because they’re definitely usable, especially as color fillers.

[lakeh2124]

Oooh thanks for the tip! I will check out the PML ones. I'm honestly a liner newbie, so recommendations are great!

[ather]

@lakeh2124  So many great items!!! 

[Mellmars1185]

@lakeh2124 Fantastic picks! I am really enjoying the Danessa palette. It is so fun! The Olehenriksen is so nourishing on the lips! The formula of the Fenty liners are so soft and blendable... ohh Glossier perfume! I have the You scent but have not tried this one yet. Happy shopping 🛍!

[sister13]

Wonderful - that Danessa Myricks palette is incredible. Vibrant but also versatile! @lakeh2124