Holiday 2023 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?

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Holiday 2023 Shopping Advice Thread

If shopping beauty is your passion, it’s your time to shine: the holiday season is here! And in our opinion, it’s never too early to start building that basket! Think of this thread as your ultimate resource for getting – and giving! – unbiased shopping advice for all your gifting needs this season. Or maybe you’re not quite ready to start making a dent in that gift list, and instead want to scoop up a few beauty steals for yourself! Either way, you’ve come to the right place to swap beauty recs, show off your shopping haul, and 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 are you adding to your basket this holiday season? Be sure to tag any products you mention using the “#” sign!

[ather]

@furbie  I actually think it’s only 3 minutes! I usually do it before bed! 

[furbie]

3 minutes sounds even better @ather 😀

[itsfi]

@ather, are you using the red light or the blue? Or both? @furbie 

[ather]

@itsfi @furbie  I use both! I figure it has both settings so just to be safe! 

[furbie]

You own the Spectralite mask?! This is a sign. Lol, I'm buying it. I love the color and that it comes with (technically) free goodies. I'd noticed that it'd been pushed down on my Loves List, but now is the best time to buy.

Dr. Gross had a sale on all of the LED kits on his direct site last week for a couple of days. I believe I could've gotten the mask for 30% off and included different freebies, but I want the pink one.

[itsfi]

I completely understand the appeal of the pink one - it’s beautiful @furbie! Maybe you can get it in time for an impromptu Halloween costume. 😆 That would have to be a memorable costume for trick-or-treaters that come to your door, and you’d be getting in some skincare time too. Win, win!! 😉 

[sodapup]

I’m thinking for the sale I’ll stock up on the OUAI Fine Hair Conditioner 10 oz/ 300 mL  and the OUAI Fine Hair Shampoo  . Maybe even a Gisou Honey Infused Conditioner 8.1 oz/ 240 mL  ! I’d love to get the Isle of Paradise body care if it returns to Canada in time as well. Not sure if the Shark Beauty Shark FlexStyle® FrizzFighter™ Finishing Tool Gift Set  or the Dyson Dyson Supersonic™ Hair Dryer Fuschia  will be allowed for the sale or not but if so I’ll be splurging! 

[itsfi]

A Dyson or Shark would be a fabulous way to splurge @sodapup . Are you leaning towards the Dyson or Shark? 

[Sammers11]

In previous years, high-ticket tools such as Dyson products DO go on sale. However they are usually scooped up pretty quick so set your alarms! 

[CynthieLu]

A discount on those hair tools world be fantastic. @sodapup what a great time too invest in one! 🤩

[missjeanie]

@sodapup I believe the Terms and Conditions say that you can get one Dyson item and one Shark item!  Sounds like you're gonna have some gorgeous hair!

[Nikatron]

Thank you!  I knew the sale was starting soon but didn't know the date or the code.  Getting my basket ready already...  😁

The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods Eau de Parfum 1.7 oz/ 50 mL Eau de Parfum Spray  
Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Sultry Eyeshadow Palette 

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 40 Hair & Body Perfume Mist 8 oz/ 240 mL  

DIOR Diorshow 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette 669 Soft Cashmere  

I'm sad the prices are constantly going up...  The last time I purchased my Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 40 Hair & Body Perfume Mist 8 oz/ 240 mL   it was about $5 less if I'm not mistaken.  Over the last two-three years, everything is steadily going up by about $1 or $2 every year...  🙄

[itsfi]

Your basket looks awesome @Nikatron! Dior Soft Cashmere is a beautiful palette! 😍

[missjeanie]

@Nikatron I was just saying the same thing about groceries yesterday... everything has just skyrocketed the last few years.  You've got some quality choices there that will stand the test of time though!  

[noladarling]

Going to load up my cart after I finish going through all of my products—including unopened extras—to decide what needs to be purged, replaced or restocked. Things I'll probably get:

* Viori shampoo & conditioner bars (my hair loves it)

* Curl Wow Flo-etry

* Vegamour GRO AGELESS Anti-Gray Hair Serum (I want to try it)

I know what I'm NOT buying: eyeshadow (I have more than enough to do any look I want), sunscreen (got to work through what I have before it expires), setting products, and lip products. I've got so much lipstick, gloss and balm, that I'm only allowing myself to buy lipsticks in *unique* limited edition packaging.

That said, I really want to get the curly/coily Dyson Airwrap, but I may wait until the Spring 2024 sale in order to use that purchase to qualify for 2025 Rouge status.

[Margalee]

@noladarling I know what you are saying about lip products! There are a few limited editions I want and even those I've been asking myself if I actually need them. I want a Valentino set but know if I get one I should get the minis. I probably won't use up the full sizes.

[itsfi]

Love your approach to the sale @noladarling! The Dyson Airwrap would make a fabulous purchase to qualify for Rouge status with. I’ve had my eye on that or the Shark version but like you, will likely wait until the spring sale to pick it up. 

[makeitup305]

Great way to not overspend @noladarling 

[missjeanie]

@noladarling I think you've got a great strategy going into sale season!  I might need to take a peek at my shampoo's... good reminder!

[beautygurlllll]

Definitely want these products:

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter  

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm for Hydration & Shine  

LANEIGE Lip Glowy Balm Grapefruit 

tarte maracuja juicy lip plump best-sellers duo set 

[GeorginaBT]

@beautygurlllll Want to know how you like the Rare Beauty highlighter if you do end up picking it up!