the best picks from Beautycounter’s holiday collection

Hi friends! Happy almost-Friday! Hope you’re enjoying the morning. I’m taking an easy workout week after last week’s Orangetheory Hell Week madness. I don’t think I’ve done so many burpees, rowed as long, and ran my little heart out as much as I did in the past couple of weeks. If you need me, you can find me foam rolling, yoga-ing… ok and maybe doing a little online shopping.

For today, let’s talk about beauty products and the amazing selection Beautycounter has for holiday! 

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I opened up my package of holiday products and literally ooooh-ed and ahhhh-ed over everything. The packaging is so gorgeous and I love the new additions to the product lines.

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For today’s post, I thought I’d break down my very favorites if you’re already shopping for gifts, or if you’re looking for something for yourself!

1. The Instant Awakening Trio. This set contains my very favorite Beautycounter product right now – the overnight peel, plus the new illuminating cream and cooling eye pads. I need all the help I can get in the “looking refreshed” department, so naturally, I was stoked about this set. A lot of the holiday products I bought are for blog giveaways and family gifts but this one? Nope. For meeeeeee.

2. New Nudes Lipgloss Trio. These are versatile nudes that you can wear alone for a little shine (and a light natural mint flavor) or layer over lipstick. 

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3. Mini hand creams, oils, and lip glosses for stocking stuffers. These are amazing for hostess gifts and stocking stuffers! I love sets like these that you can break apart for various gifts and purposes. The new scents in the hand creams are gorgeous, too. 

4. Mini Color Intense lipstick vault. These lipsticks are my very favorite lip product right now. They last for SO LONG and the colors are amazing. My fave colors are brunch, 9-5 and daydream.

5. Counterman preview gift set. Men need nontoxic skincare, too! It includes a daily exfoliating cleanser, shave cream, aftershave tonic, and oil-free face lotion in a cool Dopp kit. 

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6. Necessary Neutrals palette. This palette includes 18 new shades designed to flatter all skin tones. It’s versatile for any season, too. 

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Why I love Beautycounter products:

– For a long time, I spent so much time and energy caring about what I ate, and how I worked out, and didn’t even think about the products I was using at home, or what I was putting on our skin.  After I became pregnant with Liv and started to do more research, I was horrified with what I found. I started to re-haul our cleaning products, use glass instead of plastic, and experiment with natural skin and beauty products. 

While I loved the stuff I found at the health food store and the things I’d make myself, not much of it felt very *luxe* to me. There’s nothing fancy or spa-like about taking a tub of coffee grounds into the shower, you know? I feel like Beautycounter was the best of both worlds: nontoxic skincare and beauty products that still feel like you’re treating yourself a little. 😉

They’ve banned 1500 ingredients from their product lines that are commonly used in the skincare and beauty industry in the United States. Every ingredient is disclosed on the website, and they test every batch for safety. I also love that they’re focused on creating a MOVEMENT and changing the industry as a whole. The goal isn’t to look around and see everyone wearing Beautycounter; it’s for everyone to have access to safe beauty, no matter where you shop or what brand you purchase.

Even though I’m a Beautycounter consultant, they’re not the only products I use. I use and love many non-Beautycounter products in my routine, like this toner, this blueberry cleanser, this Tarte lash primer and mascara, and this Tarte Palette. (Sephora’s VIB sale also starts tomorrow as a heads up!)

I’m a huge fan of mixing and matching, and choosing safe products that you love! If you’d like to switch to safer skincare and need help picking out products, please let me know. I’m also looking for 3 rockstars to add to my Beautycounter team if you think consulting may be a fit for you.

And now, it’s giveaway time! One lucky winner will receive the stunning Necessary Neutrals palette (pictured above, valued at $89), plus a bottle of PHLUR perfume ($88) because I’m obsessed. 

  • To enter, leave a comment below with something you’re looking forward to this month!
  • For a bonus entry, sign up for my Beautycounter newsletter (I won’t spam ya, I promise) to get gift with purchase offers and occasional Beautycounter news.

    (Leave an extra comment below if you sign up!)

    I’ll pick a lucky winner this Sunday at midnight EST and announce in Monday’s am post.

    xo

    Gina

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297 Comments

  1. Krystan on November 8, 2018 at 6:36 am

    I always look forward to Thanksgiving! Makes me sad Christmas overshadows it…I love the family time Thanksgiving offers without the gift focus!

  2. Amye on November 8, 2018 at 6:42 am

    I’m looking forward to spending time with family at Thanksgiving!

  3. Danielle on November 8, 2018 at 6:47 am

    Thanksgiving day and dinner with the fam

  4. Emily on November 8, 2018 at 6:51 am

    A friend’s black-tie wedding

  5. Lindsay on November 8, 2018 at 6:58 am

    We are hosting Friendsgiving in our new home next weekend, and I’m so excited!

  6. Lindsay on November 8, 2018 at 6:59 am

    (I signed up for the newsletter, too! )

  7. Camee on November 8, 2018 at 7:09 am

    I’m looking forward to a family trip in a few weeks

  8. Laura on November 8, 2018 at 7:09 am

    I’m looking forward to my daughter’s first Thanksgiving!

  9. Camee on November 8, 2018 at 7:10 am

    I’m looking forward to a family vacation in a few weeks!

  10. Emily on November 8, 2018 at 7:16 am

    I can’t wait for Thanksgiving!

  11. Shara on November 8, 2018 at 7:17 am

    I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving with family and then decorating for Christmas with the kiddos.

  12. Amanda K on November 8, 2018 at 7:17 am

    Excited to experience the holiday magic with my 21 month old!

  13. Arika Q on November 8, 2018 at 7:21 am

    I’m taking the kiddos on a North Pole Express train ride after Thanksgiving – it’s a real train! The kids are super excited.

  14. Heidi S on November 8, 2018 at 7:28 am

    I am looking forward to Thanksgiving and all the our eating and then right after we are going on our ‘mini-moon’. It has been a crazy couple of months since we got married and I am excited to relax and spend time with my husband!

  15. Pam b on November 8, 2018 at 7:29 am

    I’m looking forward to baking pies this month! And decorating for Christmas!

  16. Kelly Keever on November 8, 2018 at 7:31 am

    I am looking forward to spending time with family at Thanksgiving!

  17. Rebekah Miller on November 8, 2018 at 7:32 am

    I am looking forward to hosting our family Thanksgiving. Out of town family comes in and cousins play. This will be the first Thanksgiving with my first grandbaby. Can’t wait!

  18. Carol on November 8, 2018 at 7:33 am

    I am looking forward to my children coming home for the Thanksgiving holiday.

  19. Rebekah Miller on November 8, 2018 at 7:33 am

    I signed up for the newsletter, too.

  20. Kristin P. on November 8, 2018 at 7:34 am

    Being off of work the week of Thanksgiving! I can’t wait to spend more time with my kids.

  21. Kelli on November 8, 2018 at 7:34 am

    I love when we get to transition from fall decorations to Christmas. We automated our Christmas tree last year so we could ask Alexa to turn it on and off for us. I’ve seriously been waiting all year to do this again!

  22. Stephanie on November 8, 2018 at 7:36 am

    I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving and mine and my husband’s birthday.

  23. Stephanie on November 8, 2018 at 7:38 am

    I also signed up for your newsletter!

  24. Jennifer on November 8, 2018 at 7:39 am

    I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving and spending a few days of quality time with my family!

  25. Olivia L. on November 8, 2018 at 7:57 am

    I’m looking forward to spending more time with my hubby and family this month!

  26. Sara on November 8, 2018 at 7:58 am

    I’m looking forward to all the excitement, contentment, and homey feelings that Thanksgiving and Christmas bring; all of the magic and happiness around this time of year just make me feel all kinds of giddy and fulfilled!

  27. Allison on November 8, 2018 at 8:03 am

    I am looking forward to running the turkey trot with my dad!

  28. Lindsay on November 8, 2018 at 8:10 am

    Looking forward to lots of family time between birthday, Thanksgiving and Christmas! Love this time of year!

  29. Mallory on November 8, 2018 at 8:34 am

    I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving and a baby shower for my first baby!

  30. Stephanie on November 8, 2018 at 8:43 am

    I’m looking forward to my boyfriend coming back from work training after having been gone for two months! And getting to spend the holiday with him and my family.

  31. Alex on November 8, 2018 at 8:47 am

    I’m looking forward to needed time off of work…and family of course

  32. Jessie R on November 8, 2018 at 8:49 am

    I love the overnight peel and the illuminating cream! Their body lotion is amazing as well, I keep it in my gym bag and on my bathroom counter. I’m looking forward to spending a lot of time with family and hosting friendsgiving at our house as well 🙂

  33. Kelly S on November 8, 2018 at 8:53 am

    Looking forward to Thanksgiving and baking cookies for the holidays!!

  34. Chelsea on November 8, 2018 at 8:56 am

    I’m looking forward to all the excitement (and shopping) that comes with the holidays! And I signed up for the newsletter

  35. Erin Hackathorn on November 8, 2018 at 8:58 am

    I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving week! It is always so fun to host family at our house for Thanksgiving, and I love all of the cooking and cleaning prep.

  36. Alaina on November 8, 2018 at 9:00 am

    I’m hosting Thanksgiving, as usual, and looking forward to it as I love cooking!

  37. Colleen on November 8, 2018 at 9:00 am

    I am looking forward to spending time with family and friends this Thanksgiving season!

  38. Kara on November 8, 2018 at 9:16 am

    I’m looking forward to all my family coming in to town for Thanksgiving!

  39. Kara on November 8, 2018 at 9:16 am

    I also signed up for your newsletter!

  40. Tara on November 8, 2018 at 9:20 am

    I have a birthday tomorrow! And at the end of the month I am headed to Arizona! Looking forward to some warmer weather (I’m from northern NH), trail running and a good margarita!!!

  41. Jenny L. on November 8, 2018 at 9:20 am

    Looking forward to reuniting with my family and taking time off to enjoy being with them!

  42. Maeghan on November 8, 2018 at 9:25 am

    Definitely looking forward to traveling to Texas for Thanksgiving (I live in the frigid Midwest haha) and eating sweet potato casserole topped with marshmallows 🙂

  43. Tracie on November 8, 2018 at 9:31 am

    Looking forward to Thanksgiving! I can’t believe it’s only 2 weeks away now!

  44. Liz on November 8, 2018 at 9:31 am

    I’m looking forward to spending time with my family and taking a little breather from school craziness 🙂

  45. Liz on November 8, 2018 at 9:32 am

    I signed up for your newsletter already!!

  46. Melanie on November 8, 2018 at 9:33 am

    Looking forward to my mom visiting for Thanksgiving!

  47. Melanie on November 8, 2018 at 9:34 am

    And I signed up for your newsletter 🙂

  48. Maria on November 8, 2018 at 9:34 am

    My Son is coming home from Ireland!!!! I have been missing him Too much!

  49. amy on November 8, 2018 at 9:37 am

    Really looking forward to seeing family and kids having a break from school:)

  50. Catherine Barnes on November 8, 2018 at 9:40 am

    Baby #2’s arrival and finishing semester 3 of nurse practitioner school!

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