Feedback Wanted: TeamBIC’s 2023 Holiday Gratis Thread

[TeamBIC]

It’s the holiday season, BIC! ⛄❄️ This year, we gave select members a chance to unbox 10 days of Community Faves as a token of our appreciation for their participation in the Beauty Insider Community. Community Favorites are some of the most talked-about products among members, and we thought we would celebrate these tried-and-true holy grails by gifting them to some of you! 🎁

This thread is a place for those who are receiving these goodies from us to share their gratis – though this won’t be your traditional unboxing. 😉 Without giving too much away, we are highlighting 10 days’ worth of Community Faves, meaning that you’ll have 10 Sephora products to unveil across 10 days … should you choose to refrain from opening them all at once (no judgement either way 😄).

Though our recipients’ packages may take varying time to get delivered, they should all arrive before mid-December. 💙 While you’re free to begin unboxing your gratis as you wish when you receive it, we are challenging you to post photos and share your thoughts on each of the products according to the schedule below so we can all experience the unboxing magic together (starting with the gift labeled “Day 1”)! You can absolutely post product photos and reactions earlier if you like – we might just suggest hiding them behind a spoiler tab to keep the surprise alive for fellow recipients who are still on their unboxing journey. 🙏

• Day 1: Monday, 12/11
• Day 2: Tuesday, 12/12
• Day 3: Wednesday, 12/13
• Day 4: Thursday, 12/14
• Day 5: Friday, 12/15
• Day 6: Saturday, 12/16
• Day 7: Sunday, 12/17
• Day 8: Monday, 12/18
• Day 9: Tuesday, 12/19
• Day 10: Wednesday, 12/20

Happy holidays - we can’t wait to see your photos and hear your reactions to the products you receive! ✨ Hit the “Reply” button and don’t forget to use the “#” symbol to tag any Community Favorites you mention.

[bakeamuffin]

Congratulations @WinglessOne!

This tote bag looks so perfect for containing all of the advent gifts, great thinking! 

[SportyGirly125]

@WinglessOne Congrats on the gratis!

[WinglessOne]

Thanks @SportyGirly125 ! 

[itsfi]

Hi there, BIC beauties! A very large box arrived on Monday, but I've been in jury duty all week and haven't had a chance to open the package or take a photo ... until tonight. This is a quick shot of the goodies. As you can see, there's almost not enough room for all the pouches and the mini tree I'm borrowing while my place is undergoing a remodel. 

@TeamBIC, you never fail to surpass your own bar time and time again. This year's holiday gratis is no exception. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! From the wax stamp of our fabulous Sephora winky girl to the beautifully branded accessories that will keep us feeling warm & cozy and looking chic all winter long; from not one, not two, but TEN treats to open to a supremely creative unboxing schedule that allows all of us to join in the fun together, wherever we may be - you have, TeamBIC, once again shown that you are, simply, THE. BEST!! 😘

Thank you for everything you do, all year round, to make spirits bright and to bring joy to this part of the beauty world. Wishing each of you the very best of this season.

I sorted through the pouches to confirm all 10 were included, but I didn't do any peeking and will resist the temptation to do so since Monday is just around the corner! I can wait. I can wait. So excited to unbox these beauties with everyone. I'm checking off the days until then ...

Monday is just a few more days away, BIC!!

[lmaster]

Congratulations 🎉🎁 @itsfi 

[quspork]

The pouches look perfect under your mini tree, @itsfi! I hope your remodel goes well! We're having some work done on our house at the moment as well and it's a lot to deal with this time of year, pshew. 

[itsfi]

Thank you so much @quspork! Oh, you understand!!! It’s nice to be able to have some work done but having it done with the holidays and year end sure does make life very full! 😆

Do you see the completion in sight soon? Will you have a kitchen for the holidays?

[quspork]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA... if only, @itsfi. 😆 Ours isn't slated to be finished up until the end of February. How about you? Hopefully you are closer to the finish line! 

[itsfi]

Major appliances for the kitchen and bathroom should be arriving next week. Then I have some fixtures and furnishings for the bedrooms and living room, and lighting for dining room, bedrooms, bathroom and hallways, and handles for doors and cabinets. If it all goes according to plan, all the big stuff should be all set up before the end of the year. @quspork 

[eshoe]

Your festive calendar is so cheery, @itsfi 🎅 I hope your remodel goes off without a hitch!

[itsfi]

@eshoe, thank you. Never enough time in the day, but unboxing makes for a nice break.

[fatimamummy]

Yay! It is here @itsfi  Congratulations! I love this tiny tree surrounded by BIC surprise pouches. Calendar is such a fun idea to keep excitement alive.

[itsfi]

@fatimamummy, the unboxing will begin soon - so excited! 😍 Since I was in jury duty for most of last week, I was spending a of time before and after each day trying to schedule and reschedule things for the next few weeks for work that I decided I wanted to calendar something fun. Voila! 

[curlychiquita]

I love your mini tree and your picture!  I hope jury duty was ok!

[itsfi]

Thank you @curlychiquita! 😁 I ended up not being selected but it was a long process. I learned some things that I didn't know before so I did enjoy that part of it. I have to say though that I am glad to be back on my regular schedule. 

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi Congratulations! You have amazing will power to wait and open the pouches. Your photo is special and your calendar is super cute!

[itsfi]

@Mellmars1185, I (generally) like surprises so that makes it easier for me not to take a peek. The unboxing will also give me something to look forward to each day. It'll be my moment to slow down. I'm out of town for work for part of the week so unboxing will be a treat while I'm away from home. 😍

[CynthieLu]

Congratulations! @itsfi You express yourself so eloquently. It's a pleasure to read your posts, especially when you are describing your gratitude. That was beautifully written. ✨

Enjoy every day of Adventing! We're almost there. I love that we're all excitedly counting down the days together. 🤩

[itsfi]

@CynthieLu, that’s really nice of you to say; thank you very much. @TeamBIC Is always going above and beyond. It’s humbling. 

We ARE almost there - it’s very exciting. Monday can’t come soon enough. 👀 Wow, didn’t think I’d say that with such enthusiasm!!

[JoSometimes]

@itsfi I didn’t look at the size of the pouches. I thought they were all the same size but now I see the pouches match the size of the products. This is a very interesting discovery… 

Congratulations on receiving your gratis! I hope your remodel is going well. 

[itsfi]

@JoSometimes, many things to be discovered. 😁 And soon, uncovered! Monday is sooooo close. I'm looking forward to this unboxing journey! 🎁