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12 Products Worth Splurging On for the Holidays

With the Sephora holiday sale right around the corner (and countless other Friends & Family sales to come, if last year’s November was any indicator!), I thought I’d put together some recommendations if you’re looking for something new to try. This list features products at $35 or higher in price point that are permanently available, and generally, these are very strong formulas that come in more than the shade you’ll see in this list, so don’t forget to check out the full shade ranges!

  1. Bobbi Brown Soft Berry
  2. Becca Opal
  3. Giorgio Armani Shadow (07)
  4. Kevyn Aucoin Starlight
  5. Christian Louboutin Beaute Ni Toi Ni Moi
  6. Guerlain Air Kiss (304)
  7. Givenchy Corail Decollete (303)
  8. Hourglass Diffused Heat
  9. Kevyn Aucoin Candlelight
  10. Guerlain Garconne
  11. Burberry Earthy
  12. Bobbi Brown Pink Quartz

See side-by-side swatches!

12 Products Worth Splurging On for the Holidays

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rashmi Avatar

I actually wanted a list but was hesitating to demand …
wohooooooo already own 6 out of 10
will see if I need rest of the 4 ..

still not sure about Bobbi brown shimmer brick 🙂
becca opal is pressed n not poured right ??

Nancy T Avatar

Annnd, Guerlain Air Kiss will be mine with the Sephora 20% VIB sale!
But, I really ought to have waited till then to get my Anastasia Self-Made Palette and those two other items I bought yesterday! I had completely forgotten about the sale…

Carly Avatar

I want Bobbi Brown Soft Berry but I guess everyone else does too because it’s out of stock everywhere. It’s annoying that Sephora and Bobbi Brown counters only carry a selection of the Luxe Lip colors in store. I really wanted to see it in person.

Veronica Avatar

If I had to start all over and keep my red lipstick collection to a minimum, Guerlain Garconne would be one of the top shades in my collection. 🙂

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