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

[TeamBIC]

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!

[vivaladoc]

I’m going to go for a few things! Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum Gift Set and Maison Margiela 'REPLICA' Memory Box Mini Perfume Sampler Set. I have been eyeing a Sephora favorites lip pack Sephora Favorites Holiday Lip Set. I really want the merit lipstick and the caliray! 

[Margalee]

@vivaladoc They are both in Sparkly Clean. Haha The lip set is nice but I definitely enjoy the lip products in Sparkly Clean more. Not sure why I was thinking Caliray was in the lip set. Guess the stars of sparkly clean were Merit and Saie for me.

[Margalee]

@vivaladoc the Merit is in the Sephora Favorites Holiday Sparkly Clean Beauty Kit # kit. I definitely recommend the kit. 

[vivaladoc]

Yes thank you! I couldn’t remember the name of the set it was in. I’ve been eyeing it for awhile, really want to get it!

[Nickelliebear1]

I love this time of year but I know my basket is going to change at least a little bit.

the first two things on my list are for the prizes we’re doing for our Halloween contests at work.

I’ll be grabbing the tarte Maracuja Juicy Squad Lip Set to split between the three treat bags and the LANEIGE Midnight Minis Set.  you can never go wrong with a nice hydrating lip product! 

I’m also mulling over KVD Beauty Queen of Poisons Full-Size Vegan Transfer-Proof Lip Duo  or Charlotte Tilbury Mini Glossy Pink Lip Gloss + Lip Liner Set as a gift for a friend.

i still have the coupon for the last Sephora Favorites Mini Holiday Lashstash To Go Mascara Set but I’m out of minis so I’ll be grabbing one of those:

for myself, I’ll just be getting some basics.

Tatcha Plumping Dewy Skin Essentials for Dry to Combination Skin Summer Fridays The Skincare Set Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator 2.6 oz / 74 g and Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare The Holiday Peel Vault are topping my list.  

[julliette88]

@TeamBIC  My favorite time of the year!! the holidays sets look amazing as always. I couldn't wait for the sale on some items.😬 I was too excited. My list is Drunk Elephant Trunk 7.0 or Tatcha Special Edition Luxury Kiri PATRICK TA Major Dimension III Matte Eyeshadow Palette , Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm for Hydration & Shine Sweet Mint - sheer clear , Fenty Skin Fruit Quench'rz Hydrating + Conditioning Lip Oil Duo , and Charlotte Tilbury Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets Set (currently says sold out so i may purchase elsewhere. Happy Shopping Everyone!!

[GeorginaBT]

@julliette88 I've been loving Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm for Hydration & Shine Sweet Mint - sheer clear ! 💚

[julliette88]

@GeorginaBT Nice to hear. I was hoping it's as good as the others. My favorite is Brown sugar at the moment because it's so rich in pigment and it smells delicious. Mint would be perfect for a night routine.

[SportyGirly125]

@julliette88 @The PT matte palette is a favorite on here. 

[julliette88]

@SportyGirly125 Definitely!! He always releases great stuff this time of the year. Love his palettes, and makeup!!

[Margalee]

I was wondering when. I have a couple things in my basket, will I wait? ...I'm not sure. I will definitely need moisturizer by then. So many things I'd like to have but have been telling myself that I can't have them all! If there are any Hourglass palettes left maybe one of those. If Sephora gets the mini How many carats? set in maybe that. I do have fu$$y already so... There are a few fragrance discovery sets I've been holding off on but haven't tried the brands. I would like a Benefit set and since I could use a new mascara, well then. I am digging that new Danessa Myricks hybrid eyeshadow palette but I have quite a few palettes so maybe just her holographic set. I will definitely have to pare my wish list down.

[Margalee]

Definitely some Drunk Elephant Baby Face.

[Kim888]

The baby face is such a great mask @Margalee ! I really like that too 

[jaaayp]

WOOHOOO!!! BEEN WAITING SINCE APRIL 😂 I am excited! Definitely gonna pick up a lot of the holiday sets, hopefully they're all posted before the start for Rouge sales!

I went through the MILK MAKEUP Sculpt Cream Contour Stick Toasted like no tomorrow so will restock on that and I've heavily been eyeing the HUDA BEAUTY Lip Blush Cream Lip & Cheek Stain Berry Kiss but I think I need to make a trip to the store to check the shades 🤔

I'll also be picking up the HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer with Fermented Arnica 02 ... because I love the foundation so much.

IF ANYONE HAS A RECOMMENDATION on a COOL TONE contour (stick, cream, powder) it'll be much appreciated! I'm using the milk one and I own the Patrick Ta one but always open 😂

[CynthieLu]

You've got this sale shopping down too and art @jaaayp 😀 These will all be so great!

[jaaayp]

Aw, thank you @CynthieLu ! I'm always excited for the semi annual sales 🥰❤️ can't wait to see what you pick up!

[CynthieLu]

@jaaayp I'm still telling myself I'll be responsible and minimalist. Restocks of my faves etc.. but we'll see who shows up to the sale 😂

[jaaayp]

Guuuurl, I feel you @CynthieLu I always have like 2 or 3 things in my cart for weeks and then the night before, I don't sleep, I don't eat, and all of a sudden I see $500 charge on my credit card 🤷‍♀️

[CynthieLu]

Lol it's like you know me 😂😉 @jaaayp that sounds allot like me last year 🙈

My cart waaas fine and under control but than I started thinking it would be nice to save 20% on Drybar The 3-Day Bender 1.25" Digital Curling Iron 

[jaaayp]

@CynthieLu 🫨 they have a curler now?! nuuuuoooo why did you show me 🫠 at least tell me it's not good....

[CynthieLu]

After the sale I might be in a position to let you know 😂 @jaaayp