🥇🏆🥈🥉🏅 THE HOLY GRAIL THREAD

[Sunnysmom]

🏆🥇What are your HG products of all time? 🤩😍 All categories! ( Hey, is it Liptember 😬?!) This is 2023 btw. 😊

EDIT- anybody want to update their HGs and add to their lists?! Love to see what we’ve all found in 2024/2025! I will add mine below. 

Share all your must haves from years ago, current and newer ones. I’m sure we’d all love to find new favorites that we can add to our rotations. Mention it all! Add whatever category may be missing too please. No need to do just one per category but feel free if you are that disciplined! We could try! I could not. 😭 These are what I immediately reach for and use constantly. Can’t wait to see everyone’s Best in Show, 2, 3, 4…! 

I’m gonna need a bigger boat! 😂But also if I knew I could get by with just this basket… 🥹. Somehow we’re always looking for the next best thing and a new HG! Just me?! 🤷🏻‍♀️

(Some non-Sephora items in spoiler- truly wish these were available at Sephora! )

LIPS- all formulas- 

Dior Rouge Dior Refillable Lipstick 666 Rouge En Diable Matte Dior Rouge Dior Refillable Lipstick 975 Opera Matte 

PAT McGRATH LABS MatteTrance™ Lipstick Elson PAT McGRATH LABS MatteTrance™ Lipstick Vendetta 

Gucci Long Lasting Satin Lipstick 506 Louisa Red 

Givenchy Pink Collection Rose Perfecto Lip Balm 24H Hydration 37- Rouge Graine 

Givenchy Rouge Interdit Intense Silk Satin Matte Lipstick N334 Grenate Volontaire 

Saie Lip Blur Soft-Matte Hydrating Lipstick with Hyaluronic Acid Classic 

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Icon The Fill Semi-Matte Refillable Lipstick Frreak-Went-Flyer 

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Matte Lip Blur Liquid Lipstick Ruby Blur 

Gucci Transfer-Proof Matte Liquid Lipstick 521 Nellie Cherrie 

Gucci Long Lasting Bold Lip Liner Bordeaux 

LANEIGE Lip Treatment Balm 0.35 oz/ 10g 

EYE SHADOW-

Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette The Sophisticate Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette The Rock Chick 

DIOR Diorshow 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette 559 Poncho 

MERIT Solo Shadow Cream Eyeshadow Nelson 

CONCEALER-

ILIA True Skin Serum Concealer with Vitamin C Chicory SC1 

Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wearing Color Corrector Stick Light Bisque 

Bobbi Brown Skin Cream Concealer Stick Sand 

HUDA BEAUTY GLOWISH Bright Light Hydrating Sheer Concealer 02 Fair-Light 

BROW- 

MERIT Brow 1980 Volumizing Eyebrow Pomade Gel Black Brown 

Westman Atelier Bonne Brow Defining Brow Pencil Slate 

MASCARA-

ILIA Fullest Volumizing Mascara Classic Black 

tarte tartelette™ lengthening & tubing mascara Black 

BLUSH/HIGHLIGHTER/POWDER-

Wander Beauty On-the-Glow Blush & Illuminator Strawberry Fields 

MERIT Flush Balm Cream Blush Apres MERIT Flush Balm Cream Blush Cheeky 

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Collection Luminous Flush 

Hourglass Ambient® Strobe Lighting Powder Incandescent 

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops Dewy Skin Tint 

Saie Glow Sculpt Multi-Use Cream Highlighting Blush Mauveglow Saie Glow Sculpt Multi-Use Cream Highlighting Blush Pinkglow 

Westman Atelier Vital Pressed Skincare Blurring Talc-Free Setting Powder Crème 

bareMinerals Mini Mineral Veil Original (the first original original !) 

#RMS French Rose blush ( not currently on site it appears )

SKINCARE-

La Mer The Hydrating Illuminator 1.4 oz/ 41 mL 

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream with TFC8® Face Moisturizer 1.7 oz/ 50 mL and Regular 

Augustinus Bader The Essence 3.7 oz/ 100 mL 

Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover 6.76 fl oz / 200 ml 

Dr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Renewing Age-Defying Face Exfoliator 2.1 oz / 60 mL 

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads 

Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 Face Sunscreen with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide 

Nécessaire The Body Wash Eucalyptus - Nourishing Treatment Cleanse With Lipid-Rich Oils + Niacinamide 8.4 oz / 250 mL Eucalyptus and Body Lotion

Nécessaire The Neck Serum - Firming Serum With 7.5% Peptide 1.7 oz / 50 mL 

goop GOOPGLOW Vita-C Brightening Eye Cream 0.5 oz / 15 mL 

La Mer The Eye Concentrate Cream 0.5 oz/ 15 mL 

Hourglass Veil™ Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation 5 

TOOLS/ BRUSHES/ MISC-

SEPHORA COLLECTION PRO Blush Brush #99 

MERIT Brush No. 2 Double Sided Eyeshadow Brush 

Jillian Dempsey Gold Sculpting Bar 

HAIR-

Oribe Shampoo for Beautiful Color and conditioner

Oribe Shampoo for Brilliance & Shine 8.5 oz/ 250 mL and conditioner

FRAGRANCES- 

HERMÈS Elixir des Merveilles Eau de Parfum Spray 3.3 oz/ 98 mL Elixir des Merveilles Eau de Parfum Spray 

HERMÈS Un Jardin sur le Nil Eu de Toilette Travel Spray 0.5 oz / 15 mL eau de toilette spray 

Maison Louis Marie Bois De Balincourt No 4. Candle Set 

Spoiler

LIPS- all formulas-
MAC Absolute Power (if anybody has any please holler!! Lol) , old MAC Intensity formula, old Pat M Luxe formula

Chanel lips- Unique, Pirate, Mysterieuse , (plus new formula 2.55 shade)

Lisa E Myth , Byredo Mad Red, Hermès Vigne , LBRouge Tuileries

Lisa E Myth and Duchess lip liner, Chanel Rouge Intens

Bioderma Lip balm

EYE SHADOW-
Chanel Electric Brown shadow stick and Tweeds Brun Rose, Chanel single Cuir Brun, Trinny Magician and Faith, Mystery cream , Jones Road Patina, new CdP formula, Dior Atelier Dore

EYELINER-
VBB Ash and Navy Noir , Chanel Bois Noir

MASCARA-
ByTerry lash boost, Chanel Le Volume , Jones Road

CONCEALER-
Chantecaille Real Skin face stick, Iris & Romeo

BLUSH/ HIGHLIGHTER/ POWDER-
Chantecaille blush Perle , Hermès Ombré blush and Pommette

Chanel Healthy Glow Highlighter Fluid

Chantecaille Perle Glow powder highlighter

T LeClerc loose and pressed powder

SKINCARE-
U Beauty Serum and Moisturizer , OAK balm

Chanel Le Lift Creme Huile , Chanel Essence

SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex

VBB Illuminating Moisturizer

Discontinued Jouer Luminizing Tint spf Bronze

Hermès Tinted Moisturizer 30

Beauty Pie Superdrops Flash Face Lift Serum

Sisley Paris Exfoliating Enzyme Mask

Molton Brown Eucalyptus Bath/Shower Gel

Dr Teal’s Epsom Salts

TOOLS/ BRUSHES/MISC-
The Q-Tip! 

Sonia G or BK brushes , RMS eye brow double end brush, Aquaphor or CeraVe Ointment , Bioderma Hydrabio H20 Micellar Water

NAILS- Londontown Illuminating Nail Concealer , Essie Ballet Slippers, Chanel Vamp , Zoya remover

HAIR- Number 4

FRAGRANCE / CANDLES- 
Hermès Jardin en Méditerranée

Diptyque Eau Rose and Figuier candle

MFK Amyris or Pluriel

[tsavorite]

@Sunnysmom ,

 I'm excited to see this!  I think that I will love to see this info!  I'm always looking for inspiration.  Thanks for starting this Thread!

[Sunnysmom]

It’s so helpful to see what everyone loves and uses @tsavorite ! Love to see your list sometime. 💞

[Ispend2much6]

I don't remember seeing this thread before; fun!

Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick - I always use these; not too soft, not too hard, they blend well and last.  Dou Dou is my favorite.

PHLUR Vanilla Skin Natural Deodorant 1.7 oz / 50 mL -  I don't have to worry when I wear this. 🙂

Tatcha Plump and Protect Duo - This sunscreen doesn't bother my skin or eyes, and it's a great shade as a foundation for me.

MERIT Brow 1980 Volumizing Tinted Eyebrow Gel-Pomade Dark Brown - Great shade for me, no red in it.  I can't over do it either.

LAWLESS Skin-Smoothing Talc-Free Perfecting Powder Tutu - One of the best powders, period.  It works like Westman Atelier's in that it has a blurring effect.  The shade is good for me too. 

COLOR WOW Dream Cocktail Coconut-Infused Hydrating Leave In Treatment 6.7 oz/ 200 mL - Great for curly hair, either for air drying or blow drying.

Anything Color Wow!

#Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser- My skin stays noticeably less dry when I use this.  Have used it for years, and need to go back to it.

#Lancome Lip Idole Squalane- 47 Mauve-Tivation- This I keep in my purse.  Goes with everything.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Minis - Oldie but still goodie.

Bliss Lemon Sage shower gel, Bioderma Atoderm shower gel- The only two I use.  If you have dry, sensitive skin, try the Atoderm- Amazon carries it.

#Skinfix Barrier and Foaming Oil Hydrating Cleanser- Takes off all of my makeup.

T3 AireBrush Round One-Step Volumizing Hair Dryer Brush - Works well. It really does smooth the hair.

Clinique Superbalanced Makeup- CN 10- Alabaster- Perfect for me during the winter.  

[danielledanielle]

I feel like I need to try this PHLUR Vanilla Skin Natural Deodorant 1.7 oz / 50 mL @Ispend2much6 

[Ispend2much6]

@danielledanielle  I don't have the Vanilla Skin fragrance so I can't compare the two, but the deodorant does smell like a cologne.  You really enjoy fragrance so it's probably a good fit for you.  It may clash with other scents though; I can smell it all day long.  

[Sunnysmom]

Can’t go wrong with WA Lip/Cheek sticks @Ispend2much6 . The Merit brow will forever be my brow HG too! It better not go away! Just the right shades and amount of product always! Thanks for finding our thread! 

[Ispend2much6]

@Sunnysmom  You're welcome!  I just wish the Merit didn't dry out so quickly.  Or had more in the tube.

[Sunnysmom]

I must not use enough @Ispend2much6 as I’ve had mine forever! 🤣 Or else I just really have sparce brows which that is also true. Have you purchased it recently? I noticed the formula is a little wetter than my old one. Just curious if you had noticed this also. 

[Ispend2much6]

@Sunnysmom  I'm a new user of the Merit so I can't compare the newer batches to the old.  I don't know what to call it, but not much product comes out with use.  I usually have to dip it two-three times per brow.  The majority of the gel comes out at the tip, so I dab it first.  Maybe I shouldn't.  

[Sunnysmom]

Hmm I wonder what is going on with it @Ispend2much6 ? Hope you didn’t get an older batch which I doubt but never know? Is it too late to maybe ask and exchange it? Maybe it’s not mixing well or something. I start in the middle of my brow and then work to the end and back to the inside. So I can distribute the product more evenly that way. I think that’s what the box said which of course I didn’t read right away. Lol. I like it when it’s not super new and a bit dryer! Figures right?! Maybe you just need a lot for your brows vs me too. Mine have gotten more sparce the older I get! Lovely. 

[Ispend2much6]

@Sunnysmom It's okay for me.  I have been brushing my brows downward while applying, then along the whole brow.  I really like the shade, so I'm willing to work with it.

[Sunnysmom]

@Ispend2much6 Oh that’s a good idea too. I try to before applying. I’ll try while I do too. I think the shades are so good. 

[danielledanielle]

Let's see if I can do this off the top of my head, because there's some new ones

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Oil Luminizing Lip Oil 'N Gloss Rose Amber 

MAC Grape Expectations 

Danessa Myricks Beauty Groundwork: Defining Neutrals - Palette For Eyes, Brows, Face & Lips (this was in effect, officially 🐐 for me now)

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Treatz Hydrating + Strengthening Lip Oil Black Cherry 

Prada Beauty Dimensions Multi-Effect Refillable Eyeshadow Palette 

World of Chris Collins Lust Oud Delice Parfum with Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut and Orris 1.7 oz / 50 mL... 

By Rosie Jane DYLAN Perfume Oil .23 fl oz / 7 ml 

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau de Parfum with Vanilla 

Hanni Splash Salve In-Shower Body Moisture Treatment 8.8 oz / 250 mL (timesaving)

Ceremonia Hair Oil Mist con Aloe Vera 2 oz / 60 mL 

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna The Water Boi Reparative Leave-In Conditioner 6.7 oz / 200 mL 

Fashion Fair Crème Concealer (I think this is going away though) 

PAT McGRATH LABS Skin Fetish: Divine Powder Blush Electric Bloom just unlocked it's true potential

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter Flaunt 

Valentino V-Lighter Illuminating Face Primer and Highlighter with Hyaluronic Acid Ambra 

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Creamy Bronzing Powder 

Benefit Cosmetics Jumbo Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel , not new, but just reminded by @jaaayp that if I'm using a brow gel, this is the gel

VIOLETTE_FR YEUX PAINT Liquid Eyeshadow & Eyeliner Dieu Bleu 

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil 

Supergoop! 100% Mineral (Re)setting Powder Face Sunscreen SPF 35 Medium 

In tears about

Ami Colé Skin-Enhancing Lightweight & Blurring Foundation Stick 

Ami Colé Hydrating Lip Treatment Oil 

Ami Colé Soft Shape Waterproof Lip Liner Cafe Touba 

OOP, forgot some... So not all off the top of my head, this time...

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed - Matte Color for Cheek & Lip Creme Bruelee ( I wish they fix the typo, but then again, it makes tagging easier)

Charlotte Tilbury Mini Hollywood Blush & Glow Palette 

[jaaayp]

so many goodies @danielledanielle ! it's crazy how many categories you're hitting! also.. THERES JUMBO?? WHERE HAVE I BEEN?!??!

[Ispend2much6]

@danielledanielle  I like the look of that lip oil!  I remember when you got the VF blue shadow; it's a great shade for you.

[danielledanielle]

@Ispend2much6 , TY!  It's such a beautiful shade and the formula is fabulous.  The shade range is great, but would love even more shades, especially jewel tones.

[Sunnysmom]

So many good ideas on here @danielledanielle ! New ideas for my wish list too and a reminder I should update my HGs! The beautiful Violette blues. I share your loves for the Supergoop Powder Sunscreen, By Rosie fragrances and Valentino highlighter. I need to haul that out and use it more. 🤔 Thanks for sharing all of these with us! 💞

[danielledanielle]

Thank you for putting Violette _FR on my radar @Sunnysmom !

[Sunnysmom]

Back atcha @danielledanielle for all of your great finds and recs! 🥰 I also agree with you ⬆️ re jewel tones in the Violette eyes! 

[Sunnysmom]

I did a mid- year 2024 add to list plus some current can’t live without stuff ! Please share yours! 💞

new adds ‘24-‘25Mid 2024

Spoiler

Mid-year detail stuff also previously listed a few pages down. 🙂
Having some tagging issues so forgive.  

Current adds- 
HUDA BEAUTY Blush Filter Soft Glow Liquid Blush Black Cherry 
 #YSL Make Me Blush 24H Buildable 44 Nude Lavalliere 
HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Color Fuse Longwear Hydrating Glassy Lip + Cheek Blush Balm Stick Glassy Rose... 
Prada Beauty Monochrome Hyper Matte Refillable Lipstick P56 NOTTE 
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Treatment for Hydration + Nourishing Shine Cherry - sheer cherry red 
HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer with Fermented Arnica 11 ... 
Iris&Romeo Skin Cocoon Barrier Repair Glow Serum with Peptides & Niacinamide 1 oz / 30 mL 
Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Treatment Serum 
Jillian Dempsey Gold Sculpting Bar 
SEPHORA COLLECTION PRO Blush Brush #99 
#Dior Diorshow Stylo Waterproof Eyeliner Matte Blue
Hermes eyeshadow brush
Wayne Goss Blush Brush
Sonia G Classic Cheek Brush
RMS brow brush 
Nécessaire The Neck Serum

Mid-year 2024 add to HGs - 

Yves Saint Laurent Couture Mini Clutch Eyeshadow Palette 100 Stora Dolls  and 300

Iris&Romeo Mini Lash Up Peptide Volumizing, Curling & Lengthening Mascara Friesian Black  

Kosas Blush is Life Baked Talc-Free Dimensional + Brightening Blush Hype  

LYS Beauty Higher Standard Cream Glow Blush Sticks Unfazed  

ILIA Lip Sketch Hydrating Lipstick + Lip Liner Crayon Night Bloom  

caliray Mini Come Hell or High Water Volumizing & Lengthening Tubing Mascara 0.18 oz/ 5.5 mL  

DIOR Forever Glow Maximizer Longwear Liquid Highlighter 017 Nude  

DIOR Forever Glow Star Filter Multi-Use Complexion Enhancing Booster 2N  

Supergoop! Protec(tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 Sunscreen Skin Tint with Ectoin 22W  

goop GOOPGLOW Vita-C Brightening Eye Cream 0.5 oz / 15 mL  oops a repeat! 

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads 5 Treatments  and again lol 

iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Extreme Cream Anti-Aging, Firming, & Lifting Refillable Moisturizer 1.7 oz / 50 mL  

Others- Chanel 31 Le Rouge 9, Chanel Cheek Mauve Glacé, U Beauty Eye Cream