Sephora is clearly in the holiday spirit this year—they’ve just blessed us with yet another sale. But this time, all Beauty Insiders can take 20% off their entire purchase and 30% off Sephora Collection items using the code YAYGIFTING through December 10th. From the splurge-worthy hair tools you’ve had your eyes on to an impressive range of gifts your loved ones will adore, the time to buy is now. It’s a one-time use code, so be sure to stock up all at once.
If you need some holiday shopping inspo, we’re sharing the items Byrdie editors and readers stand by. Between affordable gift sets perfect for White Elephant, covetable skincare devices worth splurging on, and fan-favorite wintery fragrances, there’s something for everyone on your list—including yourself. Ready, set, shop.
Best Stocking Stuffers
- Top-Seller: Tower 28 MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara, $16 (originally $20)
- Fan Favorite: Caudalie Mini Beauty Elixir Prep, Set, Glow Face Mist, $16 (originally $20)
- Editor Favorite: Sephora Collection Retractable Rouge Gel Lip Liner, $10 (originally $13)
- Top-Seller: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, $18 (originally $23)
- Top-Seller: Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump, $19 (originally $24)
- Editor Favorite: Milk Makeup Sculpt Cream Contour Stick, $19 (originally $24)
Best Splurge-Worthy Deals:
- Gift-Worthy: Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro, $364 (originally $455)
- Sell-Out Risk: Dermaflash LUXE+ Advanced Sonic Dermaplaning + Peach Fuzz Removal, $159 (originally $199)
- Editor Favorite: T3 AireBrush One-Step Smoothing and Volumizing Hair Dryer Brush, $120 (originally $150)
- Sell-Out Risk: Shark Beauty Shark SpeedStyle RapidGloss Finisher and High-Velocity Hair Dryer, $159 (originally $199)
- Editor Favorite: Pat McGrath Labs Mothership X Eyeshadow Palette: Moonlit Seduction, $102 (originally $128)
- Top-Seller: Augustinus Bader The Daily Essential Duo The Rich Cream, $244 (originally $305)
- Gift-Worthy: Jillian Dempsey Gold Sculpting Bar, $156 (originally $195)
- Top-Seller: Maison Margiela Replica By the Fireplace, $128 (originally $160)
- Editor Favorite: Dior Lip Glow Oil, $32 (originally $40)
Best Gifts Under $25
Beauty Blender Happily Blended After Blend & Cleanse Beautyblender Set
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If you’re looking for a stocking stuffer that’s perfect for a makeup lover in your life, you can’t go wrong with this gift from Beauty Blender. It comes with the iconic sponge plus the cleanser—for less than the price of one single sponge (after the discount).
Shop now: $18 with code YAYGIFTING (originally $22); sephora.com
Sol de Janeiro Mini Brazilian Bum Bum Visibly Firming Refillable Body Cream
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This best-selling cream from Sol de Janeiro is a year-round favorite among our editors, but it’s especially nice during the winter when our skin could use an extra dose of hydration. In addition to the warm, intoxicating scent, we love how the rich, non-greasy texture instantly quenches dry skin on the body.
Shop now: $18 with code YAYGIFTING (originally $22); sephora.com
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
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This tried and true lip mask has remained in our makeup bags and at our bedside tables for years, and that’s not changing any time soon. The creamy formula works wonders to soothe and smooth dry lips, and we get excited each time the brand releases a new flavor.
Shop now: $19 with code YAYGIFTING (originally $24); sephora.com
Best Gifts Under $50
Nécessaire The Body Retinol
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If you have a seasoned skincare lover in your life, we think they’ll fall for this body retinol the same way we have. Because why not treat the skin on your body to the magical powers of retinol, too? It’s formulated with 0.1% pure retinol and 10% AHA to gently exfoliate the skin and smooth the appearance of fine lines and dark spots over time. The formula feels soft and luxurious, and we’ve noticed an improvement in the smoothness of our skin since using it.
Shop now: $44 with code YAYGIFTING (originally $55); sephora.com
Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette
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Give someone the gift of glow this holiday season with this stunning multi-purpose palette from Dior. With a smooth, light-catching formula and a variety of shades that can be used on the cheeks and the eyelids, it’s the perfect palette for luxury beauty lovers who can’t get enough luminosity in their makeup looks.
Shop now: $38 with code YAYGIFTING (originally $48); sephora.com
Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Lip Balm Duo
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These clicky lip gloss sticks from Hourglass are the key to juicy-looking lips. With a blend of nourishing emollients and oils, they work to hydrate the lips while adding a gorgeous shine and a wash of color. Pop one on over your go-to lip liner and you’ll have a plump-looking pout. The additional 20% off this already discounted duo is a deal you shouldn’t pass up.
Shop now: $44 with code YAYGIFTING (originally $55); sephora.com
Best Gifts Under $100
Tatcha Japanese Indigo Cleanse + Nourish Fragrance-Free Skincare Duo
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With a soft, melting cleansing balm that dissolves makeup in seconds, as well as a luxurious nighttime treatment with a hydrating serum-in-cream formula, this skincare duo from Tatcha is perfect for those who view skincare as self-care. They work in tandem to cleanse, nourish, calm, and protect the skin barrier before bed. Not only are the products functional, but applying them is also a relaxing, sensorial experience.
Shop now: $70 with code YAYGIFTING (originally $88); sephora.com
NEST New York Mini Favorites Votive Candle Set
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Got a candle lover in your life? This adorable set of five mini candles was made for them. It features Birchwood Pine, a holiday staple, as well as fan-favorite Grapefruit, and more. Plus, the chic mini jars look gorgeous on any holiday dinner tablescape.
Shop now: $60 with code YAYGIFTING (originally $75); sephora.com
Glossier You XL Eau de Parfum
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We were thrilled to find out that Glossier just released a jumbo size of their fan-favorite fragrance. With notes of pink pepper, iris, and ambrox, it’s a soft, warm skin scent that feels comforting and familiar. Make sure you (and your loved ones) are stocked up, and snag the XL size while you can grab it at a discount.
Shop now: $80 with code YAYGIFTING (originally $100); sephora.com
More Deals We Love
- Byrdie Tested Winner: Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation, $55 (originally $69)
- Top-Seller: Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer, $80 (originally $100)
- Byrdie Tested Winner: Patrick Ta Major Volume Plumping Lip Gloss, $21 (originally $26)
- Gift-Worthy: Makeup By Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette, $54 (originally $68)
- Editor Favorite: Merit Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick, $21 (originally $26)
- Sell-Out Risk: Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Bronzing Drops, $30 (originally $38)
- Editor Favorite: Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask Enzymatic Dermal Resurfacer, $48 (originally $60)
- Top-Seller: Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner, $20 (originally $25)
- Highly-Rated: Sephora Collection PRO Bronzer Brush #80, $24 (originally $34)
- Sell-Out Risk: K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask, $60 (originally $75)
- Top-Seller: Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops Serum, $28 (originally $35)
- Editor Favorite: Benefit Fan Fest Fanning & Volumizing Mascara, $22 (originally $28)
- Top-Seller: T3 SinglePass Curl 1.25” Ceramic Long Barrel Curling and Wave Iron, $136 (originally $170)