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TeamBIC — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 16:39:30 GMT

Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022

It’s officially holiday season here at Sephora, and we’re celebrating with all of our Community friends the best way we know how – by sharing beauty recommendations, of course! 🎁 The Beauty Insider Community always seems to have the best beauty buy, trick, or tip for just about any occasion, and now we’re truly putting you all to the test with a Holiday Gifting Challenge!

Here’s how it works: we polled our Community Ambassadors and had them come up with different hard-to-shop-for people (some of them real, some hypothetical… all very relatable) and turned them into weekly prompts to challenge our Community to brainstorm the perfect gift ideas for each. Each prompt will include two different people or gifts that fit under that overall category -- you can reply with different ideas for both recipients within that prompt, or share ideas for just one of them, or however you feel inspired to participate in this ultimate present-picking challenge. In your replies, be sure to tag those products using the “#” sign -- and don’t forget to come back each week to share your recommendations for the next batch of “giftees!”

Week 1 (11/1-11/7) – office party picks 💻
- ~~White Elephant giftee for an office party - @Buootiful~~
- ~~For the coworker who’s perpetually stressed out - @Mochapj~~

Week 2 (11/8-11/14) – scent-sational gifts 🌺
- ~~For my children’s teachers who love a good holiday scent - @lmaster~~
- ~~For the teen boy who’s ready try something nicer than drugstore body spray - @heartsmyface~~

Week 3 (11/15-11/21) – hosts (and hostesses) with the most 🏠
- ~~For your hostess who has the coziest house that makes you feel like your home away from home - @Guessgal~~
- ~~First-time gifts that dazzle your new in-laws celebrating your first Christmas together - @niki172~~

Week 4 (11/22-11/28) – gifts of gratitude 🙌
- ~~Your friends that are essential workers! Especially those who have to mask up and wash up daily -@danielledanielle~~
- ~~The sweet woman who voluntarily keeps the neighborhood tidied up all year round -@itsfi~~

Week 5 (11/29-12/5) – for the skincare aficionado 🧖
- ~~For the skincare lover who probably has all kinds of lotions and potions but maybe not all the tools -@Saradestin~~
- ~~For my friend who loves skincare, has acne-prone skin, and who loves to bounce from brand to brand -@ather~~ ‍️
Week 6 (12/6-12/12) – for the beauty newbie in the family 👼
- ~~For my teen family member just getting into makeup and building a collection - @Kim888~~
- ~~A teenage boy who started getting acne but doesn’t like to put anything on his face - @fatimamummy~~

Week 7 (12/13-12/19) – presents that pamper 🛀
- ~~For my mom who I love to spoil every holiday with beautiful gift sets -@Missnur~~
- ~~The person who could use a confidence boost or be reminded of their self-worth -@Samtian~~

Week 8 (12/20-12/26) – travel-ready 🧳
- ~~For the international traveler who’s always on the next flight -@CookieGirl1~~
- ~~For my sister-in-law who is always on the go -@SportyGirly125~~

Week 9 (12/27-1/2) – treat yourself! 💁‍️
- For someone who appreciates luxury product and packaging at a steal -@haleyvvvv
- A gift wrapped perfectly for me! ‘Cause we deserve to get something too! -@missjeanie

Happy gifting season! Hit reply to share your present picks for the challenge at hand, tagging products using the “#” symbol!

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

Kim888 — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 23:12:05 GMT

For White Elephant Gifts, I think it’s great to pick something all kinds of people would use! is great for colder winter weather !!!!!

Eucalyptus is my favorite scent for dealing with stress!

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

faeriegirl — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:28:32 GMT

Week 1 (11/1-11/7) – office party picks 💻

White Elephant giftee for an office party-

For the coworker who’s perpetually stressed out -

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

greeneyedgirl107 — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 01:33:00 GMT

@TeamBIC What a FUN idea!

White Elephant giftee for an office party:

For the coworker who’s perpetually stressed out: (I might have to list this on on more than one prompt...AND to gift it IRL!) I had a co-worker at another building insist that I use her oil roller one day when I had a headache, and it was soothing. Peppermint blend which I'm not even naturally drawn to.

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

Saradestin — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 03:00:25 GMT

The Chill Pills would be the perfect gift for that stressed out coworker @faeriegirl ! 👍😊

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

Saradestin — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 03:01:04 GMT

Great suggestions @Kim888!

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

Saradestin — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 03:04:34 GMT

I think that this fun thread is going to make the gift selection much easier @greeneyedgirl107 . Such a helpful idea! There is so much out there I don’t even know it exists 😅

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

ather — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 03:21:19 GMT

For the white elephant gift I would definitely pick up a 3 pack candle set from can never go wrong with candles!

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

danielledanielle — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:59:00 GMT

@TeamBIC , challenge accepted!

White Elephant - always go with . You can break it apart and use the other items as stocking stuffers (or for yourself 😉)

Stressed Out Coworker 🤔🤔

ETA: Go home and chillax with either or (I love this sampler, but Dulce needs to re-appear😏)

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

CookieGirl1 — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 06:17:43 GMT

Funny, @ather, the immediately came to my mind for the stressed out person! Scents are very relaxing for me but I totally see where you were going with YOUR recommendation 🙂

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

Kim888 — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:19:51 GMT

can never go wrong with that hand cream @greeneyedgirl107

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

greeneyedgirl107 — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:40:06 GMT

@Kim888 I've always wanted to try it but have never gotten around to it! I've gifted them and own their Shea butter tin, tho.

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

greeneyedgirl107 — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:45:42 GMT

@Saradestin I know!!!

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

itsfi — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:47:44 GMT

Week 1 (11/1-11/7) – office party picks

WHITE ELEPHANT OFFICE PARTY GIFT

$10 and under:

The pairing of AND makes for a nice way to unwind. Also an option for the perpetually stressed out coworker.

- the red lippie in this set is stunning! Perfect for the holiday and comes with a brown eyeliner pencil too!

$25-ish:

for a gorgeous set of red lips
There's some great beauties in the

THE PERPETUALLY STRESSED OUT COWORKER

$25 and under: Any combination of (or for a $5-15 treat, one of) the following goodies, with a handwritten note:

- cooling, calming & depuffing

Under $50: with a handwritten note:

Or all of the items in the $25 and under category above ⬆️ PLUS the mini size of one of the candles in the NEST Wellness Trio. My favorite is the
Pairing bath salts like with a candle

Trying out fragrances was a form of self care for me during the pandemic lockdown. Fragrance is such a personal thing, but if you know the type or style of fragrance preferred by your coworker, Sephora carries several scentsational discovery sets, including , , , and more!!

This is such a fun challenge @TeamBIC! I have a feeling it'll add more to my shopping cart, not just as gifts for family and friends but for myself as well! 🛍🛒

@Buootiful @Mochapj, these are great gift recipients! It reminded me of some folks to add to my holiday shopping list!

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

ather — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:19:52 GMT

@CookieGirl1 I’m so picky when it comes to skincare or body care and I know a lot of times I see the bath and body works sets. But they give me a rash or dry my skin out and if I saw a candle set I would definitely trade for that if it’s that kind of white elephant gift exchange!

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

Buootiful — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:26:25 GMT

White Elephant giftee

All these can be re-gifted as well!

If you have a low $ minimum:

If you have a high $ minimum:

Everyone can use a hand cream:

Perpetually stressed Co worker

For that subtle hint 😁 :

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

itsfi — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:49:53 GMT

A huuuuge YES to that Voluspa Winter Wonderland set @Buootiful! ♥️ I love all four of the candles, and currently have the Frosted Holly Berry scent burning in the living room.

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

CynthieLu — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:09:02 GMT

Yes to these choices @faeriegirl

These would make great gifts! And the shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath are so festive 🍬 🛁 perfect!

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

quspork — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 02:02:06 GMT

White Elephant giftee for an office party - @Buootiful

I don't think you could go wrong with a few of these-

one of the Sephora Favorites fragrance sets like the so they can exchange the voucher for their preferred item from the set

OR the Sephora Favorites mini candle sampler if it ever comes online!

For the coworker who’s perpetually stressed out - @Mochapj

Re: Holiday Gifting Challenge 2022: Share Your Perfect Present Picks!

quspork — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 02:05:47 GMT

Ohh, the hand cream is so good, @greeneyedgirl107! If you suffer from dry hands in the winter, I highly recommend it. 🙂