Monthly Favorites: November 2024 Edition!

[KhyleyBT]

Hey BIC, I hope you’ve enjoyed November! 🤗 Mine started on an upswing riding the high of spooky season 👻, which led me to finally snagging a longtime love I’ve had on my wishlist . . . THEE MAKE UP FOREVER HD Skin Face Essentials Palette — and let me tell you, she does not disappoint! 😍 While I’ve been keeping it lowkey post daylight savings, this new babe allows me to pull LEWKS at a moment’s notice and I cannot recommend it enough. RUN don’t walk if it’s not part of your collection yet! 💨

My other focus has been combatting the dreaded cold weather dryness from head to toe. Best believe I have all my creams, oils and serums on deck! My skincare routines have been extended, but I’ll be savoring this self-care indulgence as long as humanly possible. 💅

These are a few of my faves this month that have been helping me look and feel my best:

• DIOR Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss 020 Mahogany
• MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Face Essentials – Longwear Full Face Cream Palette
• Moroccanoil Hand Cream Fragrance Originale
• Sienna Naturals Daily Elixir Scalp Treatment Oil 3 oz / 89 ml

Passing the mic to you now Community! What picks are you treating yourself to this month? Don’t forget to use the “#” symbol to tag those favorites so we can make the most of our holiday shopping together 🎀

[faeriegirl]

The higher dose mat definitely sounds like a good investment @itsfi!

[itsfi]

It has been @faeriegirl; I'm hoping to keep up with regular use - it cost a pretty penny and I want to make sure I get all the bang out of those pennies. 😂

[makeitup305]

That lippie is perfect on you @itsfi !

[itsfi]

Thank you @makeitup305. I've been really pleased with the formula and color. Was not expecting to love it so much, but am very happy I decided to pick it up. 

[Shosh85]

@itsfi  I love that shower oil! It's definitely a classic!

That lippie looks great on you! It's the perfect shade!

[itsfi]

Its fan following is definitely warranted @Shosh85. Thank you; lately, I've been of the mindset of not getting back ups of things (except for maybe a handful of products) and just picking it up when I'm running low, but I do really like this color so it could be put into that list of products that I do pick up a back up before I'm finished with this tube. 😆

[caitbird]

@itsfi  glad to hear you are liking the TIMY cleansing balm! It really is one of (probably my top) favorite cleansing balms, it just feels so nice on the skin, and I like the slightly earthy smell too. And that lippie looks so lovely on you! How interesting that it looks so different than the product description suggests.

Great faves!

[itsfi]

Wow, your top fave cleansing balm @caitbird! I can't pinpoint the notes on the scent - it's earthy, though I also pick up a very slight fruit/citrus (but not lemon) scent to it. 🤔 I keep meaning to pay more attention to that. It's in my top 5 for cleansing balms and top 10 for first cleansers. 

[Samtian]

@itsfi Oh that looks so good on you!

[itsfi]

Thank you @Samtian! I was going to check out more shades since they reformulated these, but I think this is the one from this line. 😀

[caitbird]

This is a little bit of a combo roundup for October & November, since I missed posting in last month's favorites thread. Here's some products I've particularly loved and reached for this month (and last month):

💜OUAI Detangling and Frizz Fighting Leave In Conditioner 4.7 oz/ 140 mL  smells amazing and works really well for me

💜Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum  wearing this today!

💜Sweet Water Decor Hello Fall candle - one of my favorite candles I've tried so far, the cloves and other spices are *chef's kiss*

💜Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm for Hydration & Shine Pink Sugar - sheer light pink  I can't believe it took me this long to jump on the Summer Fridays bandwagon, but I finally did and I have been loving this!

💜Burt's Bees Salted Caramel Lip Balm - you can't go wrong with a Burt's Bees Lip Balm, and I have been really enjoying this seasonal flavor

💜NATASHA DENONA Hy-Glam Brightening & Hydrating Medium to Full Coverage Crease Proof Serum Concealer ...  I already knew I liked this formula, but this shade is a better match than the one I'd previously tried (RN1). It's my current favorite concealer

[faeriegirl]

I love the coverage of the Natasha Denona concealer @caitbird !

[Shosh85]

@caitbird  Love that Cloud Perfume! The pink version is great as well! 😃

[CookieGirl1]

@caitbird I JUST bought the NATASHA DENONA Hy-Glam Brightening & Hydrating Medium to Full Coverage Crease Proof Serum Concealer ... yesterday and I'm so excited to try it!  It seems to be a fav for a lot of people.

[caitbird]

@CookieGirl1  I really love it and have heard good things from so many others here in BIC too! I'm very happy I've finally managed to find a shade that works for me. I hope it works well for you too!

[CorgiMommy]

Caramel lip Balm, sounds delicious @caitbird 

[caitbird]

@CorgiMommy  thank you, it really is!

[CynthieLu]

I agree, these all sound so good @caitbird especially ND's concealer. I've only heard good things! 😍 These are great picks for the last couple months. What does Ariana's perfume smell like?? 🌸

[caitbird]

@CynthieLu  thank you so much! Hmm, I always have trouble describing perfumes but I would say Cloud is a creamy & soft gourmand, it's sweet but not overly sugary to me. I get the whipped cream & praline, but they're balanced by the other notes. I didn't love it the first time I tried it (didn't hate it, just didn't leave that much of an impression), but I tried it again more recently, and wow! I just had to get the full size.

[CynthieLu]

It's funny how we can change our minds on a perfume isn't it? @caitbird 😜 I love the sound of those notes thou!

[peculiarzmakeup]

These all sound incredible! I need to find that candle haha! Salted caramel lip balm, yes!!! Im glad you are enjoying these 🙂 @caitbird