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!

[Loretta55]

Unfortunately my neck has become very sensitive @Buootiful. My dermatologist prescribed cortisone cream and she told me not to use any scented cream on my neck. 

[Buootiful]

Thank you so much, you have been really helpful! @Loretta55 

[SportyGirly125]

@Buootiful I wouldn’t put it on your neck. I think if you have sensitive skin you should not use this. I got the small trial size and didn’t think it did anything for me but liked the fragrance. 

[Buootiful]

Yeah, I think so. I dont want to risk it. Thanks! @SportyGirly125 

[SheisLola]

I didn’t have any bad skin reaction to this but the fragrance was too much for me. It is very strong and not great in my opinion. Since buying it I’ve only used it once and I immediately washed it off me.  I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re sensitive to strong scents but if you like the smell it didn’t have any bad effects on my skin.  If you want to try it definitely start with the mini! 

[Buootiful]

Thank you, I would get the mini but for my legs only. @SheisLola 

[MOMINABRARASHID]

I finally bought Valentino Voce Viva Eau de Parfum 1.7 oz/ 50 mL full size after eyeing it for over a year!!

Its super long lasting and I saved a bunch of money on it too 😅

[Saradestin]

That is such a gorgeous fragrance @MOMINABRARASHID, and the bottle is stunning

[Vonneh]

@MOMINABRARASHID That is a great fragrance, and a great savings! I grabbed a mini set a while back and it smells so good!!!

[CynthieLu]

Woohoo! The sale really helps with making a splurge 😋 @MOMINABRARASHID enjoy!

[faeriegirl]

I hope you love it @MOMINABRARASHID!

[curlychiquita]

I know you'll love it, @MOMINABRARASHID!

[MOMINABRARASHID]

I recommend buying Kiehl’s value packs and Kate Somerville Exfolikate line. They’re on 40% off on top of the holiday savings discount!!!

So much value for money! 

[MadiAnderson]

Also take a look instore at the tarte sea line if possible and the sephora clean line! Both on sale, tarte sea has better instore availability than online (depending on the store).

[GiaMaria]

I actually hit Rouge for the first time ever! Not sure if I should be proud or concerned. It was a mix of gifts for others and trying new things:

GXVE BY GWEN STEFANI Original Me Clean High-Performance Matte Lipstick Original Recipe 

GXVE BY GWEN STEFANI Eye See In Sparkle Clean Multi-Dimensional Glitter Eyeshadow in Twinkle and Glimmer

GXVE BY GWEN STEFANI Eye See in Color Clean Multidimensional Eyeshadow Palette Danger Zone 

tarte Sex Kitten Liquid Liner Black 

Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation 

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlight 

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Touch Hand Cream 1.7 oz/50 mL 

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa ’71 Hair & Body Fragrance Mist 3.0 oz/ 90 mL 

Sol de Janeiro Bom Dia Bright™ Visibly Brightening and Smoothing Body Cream with Vitamin C 8.1 oz / ... 

TWEEZERMAN Nail Clipper Set 

TWEEZERMAN Stainless Steel Slant Tweezer 

TULA Skincare Protect + Glow Daily Sunscreen Gel Broad Spectrum SPF 30 1.7 oz / 50 ml 

LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask Intense Hydration with Vitamin C Peppermint 

SEPHORA COLLECTION Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick 92 Flaming Flamingo 

SEPHORA COLLECTION Sephora Colorful® Eyeshadow 388 One In A Million 

I definitely wanted to be glowy and hot for my upcoming company holiday party so I think I should be set!

[Saradestin]

Wow! Amazing products @GiaMaria ! Congratulations on your Rouge status! 🎉🎉

[Vonneh]

@GiaMaria I'm always proud AND concerned when I make Rouge status each year LOL!!! What a great haul though!!!! 

[CynthieLu]

Absolutely awesome picks @GiaMaria 🤩🤩🤩🤩 I hope you love it all! 

[faeriegirl]

Great picks @GiaMaria ! SDJ 71 is the best scent!

[Cissy63]

Congratulations on Rouge @GiaMaria !  You chose wonderful products, enjoy them😀

[curlychiquita]

I know how you feel about hitting rouge, @GiaMaria. 😁 Enjoy your great new products!