Monthly Favorites: December 2024 Edition!

[AlexBT]

Monthly Faves: December 2024 edition!

Will you look at that, BIC? Another year wrapped (almost), filled with fabulous Sephora finds. I’m so grateful to have spent 2024 sharing recs with the best group of beauty lovers around – it has certainly inspired me to expand my collection 😅 – and I appreciate you all for always being open, honest, and generous in sharing your product knowledge with each other! It warms my heart. 💞

Okay, enough of the mush! On to the good stuff. 🤣 Here are some of the products I’ve been reaching for the most this December:

• Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream with TFC8® Face Moisturizer 
• Briogeo Scalp Revival™ Rosemary Pre-Wash Scalp and Hair Oil 3.4 fl.oz. / 100 mL 
• PATRICK TA Major Dimension Eye Illusion Eyeshadow Duo Talk To My Team 
• Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting and Laminating Eyebrow Gel 0.15 oz / 4.5 g 
• Soft Services Buffing Bar Exfoliating Body Bar for KP and Ingrown Hair (2 pack) 7.5 oz 

You know the drill, Community! Use the reply button below to share some of your favorite products – it can be recently from December, or for all of 2024! Don’t forget to tag any products you mention with the “#” symbol (hair, makeup, fragrance, wellness, skincare, etc.)!

[AlexBT]

@itsfi What a glorious festive scene! 🌟 I haven't tried the red Ami Cole lip oil but that is definitely one of my favorite lip products. And I too picked up a Dior foundation stick but haven't played with it too much. My skin has definitely gotten noticeably dryer with age, so when it comes to foundations, something creamy like this is definitely what I needed! What's your favorite way to blend it?

[itsfi]

@AlexBT, I love the emolliency of the Dior foundation stick. Right now, I like using a brush to blend - the SEPHORA COLLECTION Essential Brush - 06 Multitasker Face has been the one I reach for most often with the Dior. I also like the SEPHORA COLLECTION PRO Foundation Brush #60 for more coverage. It's been uncharasterically c-c-c-cold this winter in the Bay. I've been using a face mist to keep my skin hydrated and I apply a mist over the Dior once applied and before a setting spray. 

If you find a good tool to use with the Dior, do let me know. 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Beautiful faves and such a gorgeous cozy photo! The Kerastase sounds like a dream! I love Osea there products are beautifully made! Love that you’re loving the products from your advent. You had me at foaming cleanser that sounds fantastic as well as the lip treatment. Beautiful collection. Happy holidays! ❤️ @itsfi 

[itsfi]

@peculiarzmakeup, I've been happy with the OSEA body products - the pump that comes with them seem to get jammed up but swapping it out was an easy fix. Which of their products have you tried? The Sulwhasoo foaming cleanser is a beauty - the formula is just so good. I sometimes get a little nervous that a "foaming" cleanser will be stripping, but this one doesn't leave my skin tight or dry. ♥️

[peculiarzmakeup]

Aw sorry to hear that with the mechanics of it. I am not sure someone threw a sample once into my order it was like a gel or serum? Some sort of moisturizer I don’t really remember but it was very good. I hope you love the cleanser! Hopefully it will workout 🙂 @itsfi 

[CookieGirl1]

Your photo is beautiful, @itsfi!  You have a great batch of favorites and I love that you also mentioned your scarf 🙂

[itsfi]

Thank you @CookieGirl1! The scarf has been getting a lot of wear this winter. I was very happy to see it came back for those who wanted to pick it up. I've seen that happen a few times with items in the Rewards Bazaar.

[CynthieLu]

That's an absolutely lovely photo of your December favourites @itsfi. Your scarf tucked in the corner and the gently flickering candle have a serene effect. 🕊️

Great choices. Ahhh Kérastase Chroma Absolu High Shine Gloss Treatment for Color-Treated Hair 7.1 oz/ 210 mL is a handy treatment to have on hand. For a 2 minute mask, it really does some serious work. It's fantastic to hear it's really impressed you. 💕

And your lovely red Ami Cole lip oil made your list. ♥️ I think these oils are very wearable and for the quality, so affordable too. I would love to try this shade. I've only tried refection, and this really fun shade called 5/17

[itsfi]

I've been really happy with the Ami Colé Hydrating Lip Treatment Oil, @CynthieLu - Reflection and 5/17 are very pretty shdes. 

[SportyGirly125]

@AlexBT I also have been loving PATRICK TA Major Dimension Eye Illusion Eyeshadow Duo Talk To My Team 

Also:

PAT McGRATH LABS The Golden One Eye Shadow Palette Star Wars™ Edition 

Leanne Grace skin and body care

Leahlani skincare 

Chantecaille foundation, blushes and highlighter 

Danessa Myricks Beauty LIGHTWORK VI The Freedom Palette: Magnetic, Customizable, Stackable Palette with Illuminating Pigments for Eyes, Face & Lips (not pictured)

[AlexBT]

@SportyGirly125 Love these faves! I really had to stop myself from buying all the Patrick Ta shimmer duos... They're just so pretty! But I'm drowning in various glitters over here... ✨🤣 I definitely need to assess my beauty inventory as one of my 2025 goals.

[SportyGirly125]

@AlexBT It was so hard to choose a PT duo eyeshadow but Talk to my Team looked stunning online and in swatches. I was tempted to swatch it in my local store. We have been sold out of it since it released. 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Gorgeous faves! Beautiful photos 🤩 the palletes are so stunning, love how there’s a little bit of everything. I’m inspired to try some new palletes in the new year I always admire the looks you create ❤️ @SportyGirly125 

[SportyGirly125]

@peculiarzmakeup Awww thank you 

[AMK721]

@SportyGirly125 such beautiful items and very nice pics of everything. 

[SportyGirly125]

@AMK721 Thank you 

[CookieGirl1]

Your little Leahlani collection is so satisfying to look at, @SportyGirly125.

[SportyGirly125]

@CookieGirl1 Thank you 

[CynthieLu]

These look so beautiful, the blush and highlighter pods with the embossing are 🤩 @SportyGirly125 

[SportyGirly125]

@CynthieLu Thank you 

[itsfi]

A thousand yesses to the Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream with TFC8® Face Moisturizer‌‌ ❣️ Such a beauty inside and out. Your skin must love you for it!! Ahhhh, Patrick Ta Talk To My Team looks gorgeous - what a fun and fabulous duo! Happy holidays, @AlexBT!