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

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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!

[Saradestin]

@CocoLancome28 🎂🎉🎉🎉

[CynthieLu]

Nicely said @CocoLancome28 🥰

[newcarlee]

So excited about the Sephora Favorites Mini Candle Sampler Set . This was one of my favorite buys from last year and although there are 3 repeated candles, I jumped on making yet another Sale purchase.

I had been wanting TOM FORD Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum Fragrance for quite some time and happy for getting it at a discount.

[MadiAnderson]

I really want the lost cherry, always debating if it's worth the splurge.

[Cissy63]

@newcarlee  Great deal to get them during your sale 😀

[UnicornGirl]

@newcarlee Are the scents pretty strong when burning?

[newcarlee]

Hi @UnicornGirl - the 3 scents that are repeats from last year are the Nest grapefruit, the Maison Louise Marie No. 4 and the Voluspa French Cade. I did not redeem any of these for the full size and the it’s hard to say how strong they are with the sample sizes. I would say the samples were strong enough to understand their scent profile in order to redeem for the full size. I loved all the samples. Every candle was a winner. If I didn’t have so many candles already, I would purchase a second set this year! 

[PrettyPaint]

I love lost Cherry @newcarlee 

[curlychiquita]

That's a fabulous perfume, @newcarlee! 

[faeriegirl]

That candle set looks great @newcarlee !

[CynthieLu]

Yummy @newcarlee that perfume sounds amazing! 🤩

[Saradestin]

Both are awesome picks @newcarlee ! 👍

[alexasteph]

Grabbed a few more restocks -

Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Glycolic Essence 5.0 oz/ 150 mL - I’m not quite out of it, there is still about a third of the bottle left but it’ll be nice to have it ready when it does go empty. 

Supergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C Serum with SPF 40 1.0 oz/ 30 mL - Brightening plus extra SPF, it’s a no brainer. This is my third repurchase. 

bareMinerals Mineral Veil Talc Free Setting Powder - I use a tinted setting powder in the summer, but I need a translucent one for the next few months. 

[curlychiquita]

Great staples, @alexasteph! 

[Saradestin]

Great products @alexasteph ! I haven’t tried that Supergoop sunscreen but they have really good ones.

[eshoe]

@alexasteph curious how ‘tingly’ the Caudalie is. I seem to remember you mentioning that you have normal or oily skin awhile ago? 

[alexasteph]

@eshoe I don’t experience any sort of tingling at all. My skin is normal/combo generally. 

[SportyGirly125]

@eshoe @I have used the Caudalie essence. I like that it’s more affordable than Tatcha or SKII

[eshoe]

Thank you @SportyGirly125, something in the middle of the road would be optimal..

[SportyGirly125]

@eshoe @I didn’t find the Caudalie essence to be tingly. 

[CynthieLu]

I love the idea of that sunscreen @alexasteph it's not available in my country 😅

It must be good after multiple repurchases 😃