Fall Cozy Challenge: Tag a holy-grail self-care product that you're thankful for!

[TeamBIC]

Autumn is approaching! We’re getting cozy in the Beauty Insider Community, and what better way to channel the spirit of the season than with a beauty challenge? For the next few months, we’re calling on you to respond to weekly beauty-related prompts inspired by ✨fall✨. We’re doubling down on self-care and autumnal glam right in time for colder weather and spooky season, and we hope you’ll join us for the fun!

Check out our weekly prompts below:

• Week 1 (9/1 - 9/7): Tag your fave fall lip product (plus any selfies or swatches!) 💋
• Week 2 (9/8 - 9/14): Share a fragrance that gives you cozy vibes 🍂
• Week 3 (9/15 -9/21): Shout-out your go-to self-care masks 🧖🏼
• Week 4 (9/22 - 9/28): List your bath & body routine for colder months 🛁
• Week 5 (9/29 - 10/5): Post a photo of a fall-inspired eye look 👀
• Week 6 (10/6 – 10/12): Tag your current hair care routine 💇🏾
• Week 7 (10/13 – 10/19): Name a seasonal home scent you’ve been loving 🕯️
• Week 8 (10/20 – 10/26): Show us your amazing autumn-inspired nail designs 💅
• Week 9 (10/27 – 11/2): Happy Halloween! Name a beauty product or trend you were scared to try but ended up loving 🎃
• Week 10: (11/3 – 11/9): Tag your skincare routine of the season 💆
• Week 11 (11/10 – 11/16): Name a hair tool you would use to get glam during the holidays 🔥
• Week 12 (11/17 – 11/23): Tag a holy-grail self-care product that you’re thankful for 🦃

Hit the "Reply" button below and use the "#" symbol to tag a standout product in your self-care routine. The Beauty Insider Community can't wait to hear your recommendation!

[eshoe]

@makeitup305 oooh that’s a great idea! And thank you for mentioning the Beekman product. A Bakuchiol that I haven’t tried, and it sounds like it’s a good one, too👍🏼

eta now this is too cute…

 

[makeitup305]

@eshoe haha I thought that might intrigue you. I’ve been liking it so far!

[ather]

@eshoe  Yay!!!! Such an amazing product!!

[eshoe]

I love it so much that I ration it, @ather 😉

[ather]

@eshoe  Awwwww I do that with products too. Now I’m trying to get through them by the end of the year. 

[eshoe]

Isn’t that the worst, @ather ? Just enjoy it, already! 😂

[Sunnysmom]

Purchased this sculpting bar during a Sephora event a few years ago and fretted over the price but I have used it so much that it has clearly paid for itself! 
The depuffing truly does work and feels very good in combo with a qua sha tool. 

Jillian Dempsey Gold Sculpting Bar 

Herbivore Rose Quartz Gua Sha 

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream with TFC8® Face Moisturizer 

 

[makeitup305]

@Sunnysmom such nice goodies. I have to be careful using the Gua Sha because I will go to hard and bruise myself, especially on the back of my neck. Last time it looked lIke I’d been strangled hahaha it just feels so good right there!

[Sunnysmom]

Oh no @makeitup305 ! I need to use it more on back of my neck, I bet it does! Be careful! 

[alexasteph]

@Sunnysmom I was curious about qua sha tools and picked one up at Ulta… do you have any tips? 

[Sunnysmom]

I watch a few people on Insta @alexasteph who show easy techniques as well. I have had a few and don’t know if different shapes really matter except for how they ‘fit’ my face better maybe. It’s such a nice ritual. I think one of the Tatcha classes also used them and explained them easily? I will find the folks I watch and send u a message if you’d like! 🥰

[alexasteph]

@Sunnysmom Ooh perfect, thanks! 

[ather]

@Sunnysmom  Awww yay. I love when I make an expensive product and it’s a love. 

[Sunnysmom]

Much better than the alternative right @ather ?! 😂 I’ve seen them for less since but I still stand by this one! 

[sister13]

Ooh, that looks nice! @Sunnysmom 

[Gratitudeme]

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum 

[ather]

@Gratitudeme  Great choice. 

[lmaster]

@TeamBIC I'm thankful for Farmacy Honey Potion Renewing Antioxidant Hydration Mask this baby is fabulous!! Hydrates and softens my skin in just a few minutes!

[ather]

@lmaster  Ooooo yes. Such a great product!

[lmaster]

@ather I keep forgetting how amazing it is!!

[itsfi]

Glam holiday hair

In years past, my glam holiday hair routine involved the Dyson hair dryer and T3 Twirl Trio Interchangeable Clip Curling Iron Set: 1”, 1.25”, 1.5” for some big curls @TeamBIC, but these days, I’m more low key with my hair (and almost everything else). The Dyson Dyson Supersonic™ Hair Dryer Iron/Fuchsia (mine is in a color combo no longer available) remains in my holiday hair lineup but it’s now joined by the ghd Rise Volumizing Thermal Hot Brush, a tool I never imagined I would ever like given my  experiences as a little kid of getting caught doing something I shouldn't have been doing - playing with a similar tool of my mom's and getting my hair completely tangled in it. 😜

It took me a good bit of trial and error to get the hang of using this one, and I still need to learn the best way to use it to get volume at the roots, but I like the versatility the ghd gives me and happy with the results it offers. I can create relaxed, loose waves as well as that smooth, sleek but not flat, blow dry look - my hair is very straight and can look flat, and this gives it some much loved movement. It's easier and faster than using a hair dryer and round or paddle brush.