Monthly Favorites: September 2022 Edition!

[GeorginaBT]

End of September already, BIC! 🤯🍂 Beauty-wise, this has been a month of hydration for me, and that is definitely reflected in my monthly faves. To be honest, a few of the products I’m shouting out here have actually been at the top of my list for the past couple of months, but they’ve become so integrated into my regular routine that I almost forgot about them (considering the number of times I wash my hands throughout the day, is it safe to say that the Ouai soap is my most-used beauty product?). Hydration heavy-hitters aside, I wish I could transmit scent through the BIC and out from your screen for you to catch a whiff of the floral magic that is my new go-to Nest perfume… 😌

Here’s a list of the products I kept coming back to this month:

• Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream for Fine Lines & Dark Circles 0.5 oz / 15 mL 
• Ceremonia Mascarilla de Babassu Hydrating Hair Mask 7.8 oz / 230 mL 
• Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Refillable Moisturizing Cream with Squalane 
• NEST New York Wild Poppy Eau de Parfum 
• OUAI Hand Wash 16 oz. 
• Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm for Hydration & Shine 

What about you, BIC? Hit the “Reply” button and let us know what skincare, hair, makeup, fragrance, and/or wellness products you were reaching for the most in September. Remember to use the “#” symbol to make it easy for fellow BICers to shop your lists! 😊

[Mush21]

I recently bought the MILK MAKEUP The Starter Pack: Natural Makeup Look Set ! I was very impressed because the packaging is so cute, and with the products; a little goes a long way. I keep reaching for the products they included in this set. Such a great value for the $! 
Plus, I have never tried any cream bronzer before so I was a little nervous. But even as a beginner it was so easy to sculpt my face and blend it beautifully! This value set is a must. 

[nuinui933]

@Mush21 

That's a great set!

[CynthieLu]

I think you found a great deal and a great set @Mush21 🤩🤩🤩

Thier MILK MAKEUP Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick is another great one if you see it out there, its so easy to use and great for blush or lip tint. I thought it blended really nicely too

[Titian06]

Great to hear, @Mush21 ! 💖💖💖

[ather]

@Mush21  Oooo I love a great deal!!

[eshoe]

Sounds like a great set, @Mush21! Especially for someone newer to bronzer, thank you for the recommendation. 

[GeorginaBT]

This *is* a great value set @Mush21. 🤯 The Hydro Grip primer is my favorite - I can really tell the difference in my foundation's staying power when I use this primer vs don't. Glad to hear the bronzer is easy to apply!! 

[SportyGirly125]

@GeorginaBT I am loving the new Gucci blushes and the new Hourglass holiday palettes (I got to customize my case for them). 

Gucci Luminous Matte Beauty Blush 4 and 6

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Face Palette Tiger 

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Face Palette 

[Kim888]

Those are the prettiest favorites @SportyGirly125 !

[SportyGirly125]

@Kim888 Thank you. 

[Titian06]

@SportyGirly125 - I am thinking about the Hourglass butterfly palette for my neutral pasty white complexion.  Do you recommend considering the price?  (I would definitely use; would just like advice on which palette.)

[SportyGirly125]

@Titian06 @I think the butterfly palette was meant for light skin tones, the elephant for medium and tiger for dark skin tones. 

I have all three but like to mix the light and medium palette for a custom look for my light skin tone.  If you liked the previous palettes from past holidays I think you would like the light one for fair/light skin tones. 

[Titian06]

Thanks, @SportyGirly125 ! 😘

[Guessgal]

@SportyGirly125 I just realized that the Hourglass palettes are different shades in the pan, not just customized with one type! Do you have the original ambient lighting palette already or are these your first foray into this palette? 

[SportyGirly125]

@Guessgal @I have had the previous holiday palettes from them as well as the quad palette and the original one. 

[eshoe]

Those Hourglass palettes look they they have the prettiest compacts, @SportyGirly125. 

[SportyGirly125]

@eshoe @I really like the designs for this year. 

[GeorginaBT]

One day I will treat myself to an Hourglass palette @SportyGirly125! So pristine. 😊 The highlighter shades look especially pretty. 

[SportyGirly125]

@GeorginaBT @The palettes are amazing for an all over subtle glow from within. 

[eshoe]

Jumping right in with the best of the bunch for me this month. Happy, happy fall!! 🍂

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Jo Malone London Blackberry & Bay Cologne is my get-in-the-mood-for-fall scent; a little fruity and herbal, just right for the transition from warmer to cooler weather.

SEPHORA COLLECTION Smooth + Blur Primer went from a sample to a purchase, only I had to wait from it to finally come back in stock. It was worth the wait.

ITEM Beauty By Addison Rae Lash Snack Clean Lengthening Mascara Midnight Mood was part of a Sephora Favorites set, and I am loving the tiny, tapered wand. This is the first mascara I can use brushing both sides of my top lashes. Lots of definition and length.

Gucci lipsticks have won me over, as did this cute little compact. The Gucci Luminous Matte Beauty Blush 05 Rosy Beige is sheer enough that it takes a few sweeps with an angled blush brush to really show off the color. This makes it an easy choice for just a bit of color, or for applying on top of cream blush for depth. The swatch on my arm was 4 sweeps.

The Gucci Glow & Care Shine Lipstick They Met in Argentina is so nourishing, long lasting,  and with such a pretty sheer, I thought about buying a backup. I am just thankful I was able to snag one!

Finally, the Sun Bum Restoring Mask reminds me a lot of another cooling, minty, bright pop-of-turquoise mask. It is creamy, with a clay-like texture, but does not dry completely down. This will be a great one for summer.

 

[missy94612]

@eshoe 

The blue mask looks cool.