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Holiday 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

TeamBIC — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:39:45 GMT

2022 Holiday Shopping Advice

Happy holidays, Beauty Insider Community! We like to think of this thread as your ultimate resource for getting – and giving! – unbiased shopping advice for all your gifting needs and winter basket-building inspiration. Whether you’re ready to start making a dent in that gift list, or mainly looking to scoop up a few beauty steals for yourself, you’ve come to the right place to ask for all the recs, show off your shopping haul, get help making those hard purchase decisions… and don’t forget to share all your glorious unboxings, swatches, and more! 🎁❄

Reply below and let us know: What products are you eyeing to buy this holiday season? Be sure to tag any products you mention using the “#” sign!

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

Kim888 — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:12:06 GMT

Thanks for sharing the info on the sale @TeamBIC !!!

I did pick up most of the stuff I need to replenish during the FF sale, but I am thinking of buying the as a gift for a friend and I may get one of the ! I’m trying to get through what I have but so many people are raving about those !

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

quspork — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 20:19:57 GMT

Good picks, @Kim888! I'm patiently waiting for the shade of the Gucci blush I want to come back in stock so I can put that on my list as well! Do you know which shade you're most interested in?

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

Kim888 — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 20:47:20 GMT

@quspork @I’m not sure if I want rose beige or Radiant pink! I love the look of silky rose online, but I did swatch in store and it looks quite chalky on me in real life !

which are you waiting for?

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

greeneyedgirl107 — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 21:52:54 GMT

@TeamBIC I just tried to purchase but I guess it's not released yet. I want to get it for my friend's birthday.

are always fun when I want to give a small New Year's gift. Or, if someone gives me a nicer gift than I gave them, I do a little add-on. Also good for Friends-giving.

Something like SC Multi-Use Face Powders (can't seem to tag it) would be a good idea for when I need to create stocking stuffers for my dad to give to my sister.

And advent calendars!!! seems nice!

I'll have to add more when others come to mind!

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

CynthieLu — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 23:16:16 GMT

Ooooooh the dates for the holiday sale! That is big exiting news 😁 *yay!*

With the F&F sale I have some really exciting goodies on the way 😄 including mini sizes of a primer and a setting spray I am testing out. If I like them it would be a great opportunity to grab them in full size. 💜

I have the mini size tube of (my second tube) I really want to get this in the full size tub. It's so what my hair wants. It leaves my hair so soft, shiny and manageable. Yum, even the way it smells. I really enjoy this one.

I have been putting off purchasing it for a long time (using up other conditioners and hair masks first) 😅 I have to dwindle my collection down before I splurge.

I will want to restock my hair oil and decided on a face wash fill up. I have and and they are both getting low. I really like them both, but I need to figure out which one I want to repurchase over all.

Also, I do want to wait and see all the gift sets that are coming out, I hope to grab skin care gift sets for Christmas Presents 🎁 gifts that let you pamper yourself are so fun to give 😊

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

AvianRose — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 23:17:40 GMT

Omg I forgot that the sale started in October! I just bought the pat mcgrath blush pallet today because her blushes are to die for!!! shoulda waited to use my 20%, will probably pick up more from the celestial nirvana collection if she releases it in time.

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

CynthieLu — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 23:19:13 GMT

@greeneyedgirl107

Ooooh Advent Calendars are so fun!

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

CynthieLu — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 23:20:57 GMT

@Kim888 that set would make a lovely gift 🎁

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

heartsmyface — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 23:53:47 GMT

@TeamBIC Oh gosh ha, I’m already accruing a list and it’s been just hours since a pretty decent f&f haul.
I know for sure I’ll be adding a couple more of the Gucci blushes to my collection. I’m collecting them like Pokémon. They’re lovely. Radiant pink is next;)

By then perhaps Guerlain will have released their holiday meteorites? They’re on my Christmas list:).

I’m also hoping to get my hands on this years Dior holiday nailpolish- or is it get it on my hands?🤭

I was also eyeing those buxom gloss sets and chose the Fresh Sugar set over them this last round.

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

greeneyedgirl107 — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:01:58 GMT

@CynthieLu I know! I gifted two of them years ago and thought it was the best thing ever. However, my sister and friend were kinda underwhelmed. 😕

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

Kim888 — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:07:31 GMT

That candle set does look fun @greeneyedgirl107 ! I was really hoping Sephora was going to do the Sephora favorites candle set again!

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

Kim888 — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:08:00 GMT

Briogeo does make such great hair masks @CynthieLu !

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

Kim888 — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:09:05 GMT

Oooh I’ve never tried any of their nail polishes @heartsmyface ! That looks interesting

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

greeneyedgirl107 — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:10:38 GMT

@Kim888 I know!!!

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

ather — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 02:06:40 GMT

@TeamBIC Yay holiday savings time is my favourite time of year!!! I already have a long list ready! Can’t wait to see what everyone gets!!

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

CookieGirl1 — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:17:52 GMT

@CynthieLu don't you love it when you use a mini and it convinces you that you NEED the full size?

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

Nickelliebear1 — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 07:14:28 GMT

I’ll share my f&f picks here because I’m not entirely sure about when I’ll be hauling what.

The holiday makeup product that has my attention the most is the ! I love his blush formula and the colours are so up my alley.
I’m not sure what my apartment is like right now but the most damage has been near my apartment collection. There’s a slim chance I have no eyeshadow palettes left in my collection, so I’m considering splurging on . If I were to pick, I would always gravitate towards cool tones. I’m still considering or ##as a contender— depending on my hair colour!

I’m going to need to replenish my and sponges. I may not get this from Sephora but I’m thinking about making the plunge and getting the holiday set from Beauty blender.

There’s a couple of holiday gift sets calling out to me. I plan on getting given the value and so I can finally try out the TLC Sakura Babyfacial—?it’s finally available in Canada! I also plan on getting . I don’t need shampoo, I just bought a couple of litres, but the price is steep for K18 and I don’t see my salon ever caring this range so it’s the best value. I needed a new vitamin C so I am looking at .

I need to replenish some boring stuff. I’ll be grabbing and . Depending on routes, I may finally repurchase

Honourable mention to two more goodies on my list: and .

for holiday gifts for others, I can see myself picking up a few because it’s cute and .

I’m waiting to see if there’s a new Lash Stash for holiday.

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

SportyGirly125 — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 07:20:10 GMT

@Nickelliebear1 @Save your money and do not buy the new I have it and it’s not that great.

Re: Holiday Savings Event 2022 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

WinglessOne — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 07:26:07 GMT

Heh, I forgot all about the upcoming holiday sale when I placed my F&F order. Let's see... I'll pick things that are exclusive to Sephora (or can't be snagged elsewhere at a deeper discount via reward points). Without knowing certain brands' holiday promo plans yet, I'll consider:

- I just bought Undisciplined. Might pick up more shades if that shade does well during my wear test.

- might be the lighter concealer shade I need to strategically mask my hollow tear troughs.

- I need to check the INCI list again to see if this'll play nice with my face. I doubt it'll beat my beloved Avene retinaldehyde, but curiosity wants me to test it. Wish there was a mini version for that purpose.

- well, one of the Paper versions anyway, or maybe 2 of them in travel sizes.

- I have shade 7 coming via my F&F order, so I'll see how that one works for me. If it doesn't, I'll exchange it for 6. If 7 does work but I still also want a lighter shade, then 6 will be a holiday event purchase.

- it'll be time to restock by the time this sale starts.

If is still in stock at the current sale price when this sale starts, I'll probably grab it.

- been wanting to try this for months now.

And maybe ... I'm not quite sold on it yet, so I need to smell these in person first.