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!

[makeitup305]

@ChooseDior thanks for the info! I’ve only ever tried Merit’s lip oils but I hear good things about their brand overall.

[ChooseDior]

Mp! I have their new face oil in my cart. Excited to try that out 

[SportyGirly125]

@makeitup305 I have the Gucci blushes just not that shade and love them. I have the CT in fair/medium and I have tried the DM blurring balm. I would say definitely get the Gucci blush.  The CT is great but I love the HG one better.  I didn’t like the SDJ shower gel. It didn’t do anything worth buying again. 

[makeitup305]

@SportyGirly125 Thanks for the input on the Gucci blushes. They seem to be a favorite all around. I picked up the HG Tiger and I’m really enjoying it, I just have to be careful with how much I pick up. The CT appeals just because I love that sunburnt look that I’m sure I can get from the medium/deep palette. I’m 50/50 on them. The SDJ is a repurchase for me, I mostly just buy it for the smell tbh. It’s not better or worse than any other body wash I’ve tried. 

[niki172]

@makeitup305 I second the Gucci blush it is stunning!

[CynthieLu]

I can't input  because I haven't tried any of these products but I will say I have seen many a good review of the Gucci blushes @makeitup305 

[SportyGirly125]

@CynthieLu @Yes to the Gucci blushes. I have two and love them. 

[curlychiquita]

That's a lot of blushes, @makeitup305. Do you have a favorite? I'd probably limit it to two and then have money left to spread among other things. But don't listen to me if blushes are your favorites! 

[makeitup305]

@curlychiquita lol you just made me realize how many I put in there. I do love me some blushes but I’m not sure I need all of these. I have been wanting to try Merit, but I know I love the WA. CT is 50/50 since it doesn’t seem to be a love for most people.

[Kim888]

Looks like lots of great things @makeitup305 - I like those merit blushes a lot though they don’t have the best wear time ever. 

i wish we could make a sale list like favorites - I like to see everything I’m considering too 

[makeitup305]

Good to know on the Merit @Kim888 ! Thanks for the info.

[Saradestin]

You have some nice stuff in there @makeitup305 !! Danessa’s Yummy skin didn’t work for me. It didn’t blur my pores nor kept my T zone matte. I hope it does work for you because it is a very popular item. I would love to get one of those gorgeous Gucci blushes. And those Westman Atelier sets look amazing! Well, everything does, TBH... 😍😍😍

[makeitup305]

Thanks for the info @Saradestin @SportyGirly125 ! 

[SportyGirly125]

@Saradestin I didn’t feel like the DM balm did anything for me either. 

[Saradestin]

Good to know that I am not the only one @SportyGirly125 😅

[Loretta55]

Add me to the list also @Saradestin . I was going to ask you about it but I kind of figured that you felt the same way about it.

[Saradestin]

Yes beautiful @Loretta55 , it does not blur my pores at all which is what I look for from a product like that. I will stick to Tatcha The Silk Canvas Protective Primer or tarte Timeless Smoothing Primer 0.5 oz/ 14.2 g 

[Loretta55]

I definitely agree @Saradestin. It did nothing for me also. I am so happy that we received it as a deluxe sized in our Sephoria box which is a wonderful way to try beauty products that may be new to us.

[Saradestin]

@Loretta55 I will continue to play with it, just in case I haven’t found the way to make it work, but I am not very confident on getting any improvement because I have already tried it in different ways 😄

[Loretta55]

Please keep me updated if you find a way to make it work @Saradestin.

[Saradestin]

I will @Loretta55 !