Holiday 2024 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

[TeamBIC]

It's tiiiiiiiime: the holiday season is upon us! ✨ And here in the Beauty Insider Community, we believe it’s never too early to start building that basket. 😉 This thread can serve as your destination for getting – and giving! – unbiased shopping advice all season long, whether you’re grabbing gifts for others, or just looking to scoop up a few beauty steals for yourself! Either way, you’ve come to the right place to swap beauty recs with your fellow Community members, show off what you’ve added to your basket so far, and get help making those hard purchase decisions… and don’t forget to share all your beautiful unboxings, swatches, and more! 🎁❄

Don’t be shy! Hit the reply button below. What are you adding to your basket this holiday season? Be sure to tag any products you mention using the “#” sign!

[CorgiMommy]

@CynthieLu great idea 

[CorgiMommy]

@CynthieLu not really, I did like the Peter Thomas Roth Retinol Fusion PM Night Serum 1 oz but I am open to suggestions 

[CynthieLu]

I really enjoyed Sunday Riley Luna Retinol Sleeping Night Oil 15 mL when I had it. ( But my skin is dry, I don't know how Retinol oils work with other skin types tbh) Right now I'm using Drunk Elephant Mini A-Gloei Retinol Oil 0.5 oz / 15 mL but I haven't used it enough to have an opinion yet. 

The question of what retinol to buy could be it's own thread @CorgiMommy I bet a lot of people could wiegh in on thier favorites. 

[Ispend2much6]

@CynthieLu  A retinol oil is an interesting idea.  My skin is getting winter-dry already.  I usually use Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL with a moisturizer on top.  But maybe an oil will be even better.

[CookieGirl1]

I'm starting small but my cart has a way of growing...

- Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara Duo Set (because this is my favorite mascara)

- DedCool Xtra Milk Eau de Parfum Travel Spray 0.5 oz / 15 ml eau de parfum spray (I'm halfway through mine)

- SEPHORA COLLECTION Jumbo Daily Brush Cleaner 13.52 oz / 400 ml (because more is more 😅)

[Mellmars1185]

@CookieGirl1 Oh what a fantastic deal on the YSL! 

[CookieGirl1]

@Mellmars1185 Absolutely!  I wish that the offered a black/brown duo but this pack is absolutely worth it.

[Mellmars1185]

@CookieGirl1 That would be amazing. I love a good brown mascara. I haven't tried the brown YSL yet. Have you? I would love to know how you like it.

[CookieGirl1]

@Mellmars1185 I actually just purchased the Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara Uninhibited Brown last month and I LOVE it.  I never thought that I'd be a brown mascara person but Lash Clash is so volumizing that I still feel like my lashes have some definite oomph to them and they're still definitely noticeable despite the less dramatic color.

[faeriegirl]

@CookieGirl1  I started small too but I’m sure I’ll end up with a lot more😬

[PrettyPaint]

I'm really curious about that DedCool perfume, but I haven't smelled it! @CookieGirl1 

[CookieGirl1]

@PrettyPaint I definitely wouldn't recommend it as a blind-buy.  It's honesty  very different from my typical preference in fragrance but something about it resonates with me, especially right now going into Fall/Winter because it strikes me as being a warm, cozy scent.

[PrettyPaint]

@CookieGirl1 Thank you for the advice. I think if I try it, I should probably try out one of their discovery sets. I don't have a sephora nearby, so unfortunately I can't go sniff it. I do like warm, cozy scents, though! 🙂

[CorgiMommy]

@CookieGirl1 the only way to make it stay small is buy what you need and not look at BIC until the savings event is over.  

[caitbird]

@TeamBIC  ahh, I'm so excited! 😀

Here's what's on my list at the moment:

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo Value Set(restock)

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Original  (restock)

Summer Fridays The Holiday Lip Butter Balm Set  (does this count as a restock if I already have 2 of the flavors? 😅)

PHLUR Strawberry Letter Eau de Parfum Travel Spray 0.32 oz / 9.5 ml eau de parfum spray 

NEST New York Turkish Rose Body Mist 4.2 oz / 125 ml spray 

SEPHORA COLLECTION Reveal The Real 12HR Soft Radiant Skin Tint 100 N  (I think this is the right shade but I'll have to swatch it in store first to be sure) @itsfi 

SEPHORA COLLECTION Hot Cocoa Lip Sleeping Mask 

SEPHORA COLLECTION Nourishing & Repairing Foot Mask 

SEPHORA COLLECTION Nourishing & Repairing Hand Mask

also eyeing (but trying to be disciplined lol):

Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-eyes Volumizing and Curling Mascara Exagger-black 

KAYALI YUM PISTACHIO GELATO | 33 Eau De Parfum Intense 

Sephora Favorites Glitz and Glam Makeup Set 

Sephora Favorites Bold and Blushing Blush and Lip Set 

Sephora Favorites Cozy and Clean Makeup and Skincare Set 

looking forward to this sale and seeing what's on everyone's lists! 😊

[Mellmars1185]

@caitbird Fantastic list! All of the holiday sets look so fun! I bet the CT will look lovely on your long lashes!

[caitbird]

@Mellmars1185  aww, thank you so much! 💜

[faeriegirl]

Nice list @caitbird! I love the SC holiday masks!

[caitbird]

@faeriegirl  thank you! Me too!

[curlychiquita]

The #NEST New York Turkish Rose Body Mist 4.2 oz / 125 ml spray sounds amazing, @caitbird!

[caitbird]

@curlychiquita  it does, and I have been wanting to try it for ages! I have and like the NEST New York Turkish Rose Perfume Oil Rollerball 0.20 oz / 6 mL  and several of Nest's perfumes, so I'm hopeful I will like this too.