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!

[lmaster]

@TeamBIC  Bath and body works pistachio ice cream, FORVR Mood Mini Candle Gift Set- Send Moods set and anything coffee and pumpkin scented

[SportyGirly125]

@lmaster Bath and body works pistachio ice cream?  They need to make it in a body cream or spray.

[lmaster]

They would be genius to do so @SportyGirly125 I bought the candle online not knowing how it would smell,,, this is possibly one of the best scents ever!!

[eshoe]

Pistachio frozen yogurt is my absolute favorite @lmaster.…I can’t imagine how delicious this candle must smell!!

[lmaster]

It's the most delicious scent ever from bbw!! I thought strawberry pound cake was my favorite ... Nope!!! @eshoe 

[SportyGirly125]

@TeamBIC Mine is Trader Joe's Cinnamon broom stick and Cinnamon whisks

[Kim888]

@SportyGirly125 @Those are great! My Trader Joe’s didn’t seem to get the mini ones this year which was disappointing because I like them in the bathroom! 

[SportyGirly125]

@Kim888 Aww that sucks they didn't have the mini ones.  Maybe they will get them in soon.

[txcatx]

I picked up VOLUSPA Spiced Pumpkin Latte Glass Candle at my grocery store, of all places, a couple of weeks ago. I love it so much that I definitely want to get another one during the upcoming Rouge sale!

I alternate between inexpensive candles and nicer candles because that can quickly become an expensive habit, and I also love the seasonal candles from Trader Joe's.

[GeorginaBT]

I recently broke out my VOLUSPA Spiced Pumpkin Latte Glass Candle from last year and can confirm the autumnal vibes are immaculate. ✨ I switch back and forth between this one and my all-time fave, VOLUSPA Gilt Pomander & Hinoki Glass Jar Candle 18 oz/ 510 g!

[itsfi]

Fall Hair Care: I've spent some time working on hair care over the last couple of years, trying new things to find out what works and what doesn't. Here's what I have in the rotation for this fall:

Fall Hair Care: In Shower

I try not to wash my hair everyday; it's more like every other day or if I can manage it, every 2 days though that can be a stretch. 

Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance™ Shampoo 8.5 oz/ 250 mL 

Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance™ Conditioner 8.5 oz/ 250 mL 

ALTERNA Haircare Holiday Moisture Duo 

Once per week or "as needed" I will reach for Living Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) Triple Detox Shampoo or dpHUE Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse to help clear my hair of any product build up. Or dpHUE Gloss+ Semi-permanent Hair Color and Deep Conditioner Dark Brown to boost er...color, and add a little glow to my tresses. 

Fall Hair Care: Post shower treats

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Aquis Waffle Luxe Long Hair Towel - I like to let my hair air dry and the Aquis hair towel helps my hair dry more quickly. 

I aim to rotate an oil or an hair mask into my routine about once per week and a couple that I have on hand for this season include Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Strengthening Treatment Hair Oil 1 oz/ 30 mL, amika Oil Treatment, amika Triple Rx Mask (a recommendation from @Shosh85 years ago - thank you Shosh!), and the #Better Not Younger Hair Redemption Restorative Butter Masque (a thicker formula so I use a light hand with it). I have fine, thin strands of hair, just a lot of it, so I concentrate the hair oils or mask on the length of my hair, avoiding the crown so as to not weight it down even more and using whatever I have left on the palms of my hands to gently coat the ends, all with a light hand.

On certain days, I use a little of the Oribe Mini Dry Texturizing Spray 2.2 oz/ 75 mL at the crown to zhuzh it up for some much needed volume. 

Fall Hair Care: Extras

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If my hair is not completely dry, I may pull it back and put it up with the Kitsch Microfiber Towel Scrunchies Micro Dot. I'm more inclined during the cooler seasons to blow dry my hair and it's the Dyson Supersonic™ Hair Dryer White Dyson Dyson Supersonic™ Hair Dryer Iron/Fuchsia for me. This version was limited edition a few years back. I was initially hesitant to pick up such a spendy tool that I don't use on a daily basis, but it has come in handy and I have no regrets. 

When it comes time to call it a night, I've started using silk pillow cases like Slip Silk Pillowcase - Standard/Queen and putting my hair in a braid before heading to bed; this has helped with keeping hair out of my face which I find helps minimize opportunities or conditions that can increase the likelihood of my breaking out (it doesn't mean I don't breakout (if only!)) 

[Shosh85]

@itsfi  That Triple RX mask is still my most favorite....... so of course that means they'd discontinue it! Glad you enjoy it too! 

[PrettyPaint]

Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance™ Shampoo 8.5 oz/ 250 mL 

Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance™ Conditioner 8.5 oz/ 250 mL 

Olaplex No. 3 Hair Repair Perfector 

Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil 3.4 oz/ 100 mL 

My hair is super dry and damaged right now - yikes! 

[nuinui933]

Briogeo Superfoods Mango + Cherry Balancing Shampoo + Conditioner Duo for Oil Control

Briogeo Scalp Revival™ Charcoal + Tea Tree Cooling Hydration Mask for Dry, Itchy Scalp 6 oz/ 177 mL 

OUAI Hair Oil 1.5 oz/ 45 mL 

Bumble and bumble Bb. Heat Shield Thermal Protection Mist 4.2 oz/ 125 mL 

amika Illuminati Diamond Ceramic Flat Iron 

Drybar The Sheriff Medium Hold Hairspray 

[curlychiquita]

Shampoos and conditioners are my weakness ( I use so much conditioner!), so here is a list of those that I rotate through on a regular basis:

Kérastase Blond Absolu Moisturizing Cream Shampoo for Very Damaged Blonde Hair 8.5 oz/ 250 mL 

Kérastase Curl Manifesto Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Curly Hair 8.5 oz/ 250 mL 

Kérastase Blond Absolu Anti-Brass Purple Shampoo 8.5 oz/ 250 mL 

Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Conditioner 200 mL/ 6.8 oz 

Christophe Robin Shade Variation Hair Mask - Baby Blonde 8.33 oz/ 246 mL 

Kiehl's Since 1851 Olive Fruit Oil Deeply Repairative Hair Pak 8.4 oz/ 250 mL 

[SportyGirly125]

@TeamBIC I don't wash my hair everyday.  Just twice a week.

When I wash my hair I use a hair oil then let it sit for 5 minutes before I apply Pureology Smooth Perfection Shampoo mixed with Oribe Shampoo for Moisture & Control 8.5 oz/ 250 mL 

After shampoo I apply a hair mask Oribe Signature Moisture Hair Mask 5.9 oz/ 175 mL wait for another 5 minutes

Then apply a mixture of Pureology Smooth Perfection Conditioner mixed with Oribe Intense Conditioner for Moisture & Control 6.8 oz/ 200 mL 

When I get out of the shower I towel dry my hair and put in Oribe Hair Cream for Style 5 oz/ 150 mL mixed with ALTERNA Haircare CAVIAR Anti-Aging® Replenishing Moisture CC Cream 5.1 oz/ 150 mL and on the ends John Frieda Frizz Control Extra Strength mixed with Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Treatment and put It's a 10 leave in conditioner (on top) and Beach Bum leave in conditoner on the ends.

I will leave my clean hair down the next day.  The day after I either spray Oribe Mini Gold Lust Dry Shampoo 1.3 oz/ 62mL # or Oribe Mini Dry Texturizing Spray 2.2 oz/ 75mL  or nothing at all (depends how active I am) and then the day after put it up in braids, a pony tail or bun.

[greeneyedgirl107]

@TeamBIC I wash with Pureology Hydrate Shampoo for Dry, Color-Treated Hair and condition with Redken Heavy Cream Super Treatment (I try to leave that on as long as possible).

For styling, I use Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum, Phytodefrisant, It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Treatment, followed by my new addition of ALTERNA Haircare CAVIAR Anti-Aging® Smoothing Anti-Frizz Blowout Butter that I got a DS sample of and am really liking, then John Freida Frizz Ease Super Serum on my ends).

I use Paul Mitchell Hot off the Press flat iron spray and Matrix Oil Wonders Egyptian Hibiscus Oil.  For dry shampoo I use Klorane's loose powder.  Pre-pandemic I used Living Proof No Frizz Humidity Shield every morning.

I think that's about it for my hair products!

[danielledanielle]

It's still kind of evolving, some standards are

PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross Hydration Shampoo 

Mizani 25 Miracle Milk + Miracle Oil Duo (just the leave in)

Briogeo Scalp Revival™ Soothing Solutions Value Set for Oily, Itchy + Dry Scalp 

[Sunnysmom]

My hair gal uses Oribe which I had never tried before. It’s wonderful! Oribe Shampoo for Brilliance & Shine 8.5 oz/ 250 mL Oribe Conditioner for Brilliance & Shine 6.8 oz/ 200 mL . And Oribe Maximista Hair Thickening Spray 6.8 oz/ 200 mL . My hair has never been so shiny! It is so rich that it lasts forever.  I also love Oribe Flashform Finishing Wax (not on Sephora right now I guess). I also am loving that little amazing points reward ofChristophe Robin Mini Volume Shampoo Paste with Rassoul Clay and Rose Extracts 2.5 oz/ 75 mL in between for terrific volume on my short hair. Good example of something I never would have tried without that sample and boy am I glad I did! 

[lmaster]

I rotate shampoo/conditioner this week it's Briogeo Superfoods Mango + Cherry Balancing Shampoo + Conditioner Duo for Oil Control dae leave in conditioner, PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross Mini Strong Hold Hair Gel 3 oz/ 85 g Gisou Mini Honey Infused Hair Oil 0.7 oz/ 20 mL tgin hydrating mousse Christophe Robin Luscious Curl Cream with Flaxseed Oil 5 oz/ 150 mL 

[Charlynnx]

1. OUAI Detox Shampoo (Mondays only) / Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo

2. Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask 8.5 oz/ 250 mL (Tuesdays Only) / Moroccanoil Hydrating Conditioner 
3. Moroccanoil Leave In Conditioner