Nordstrom's Beauty and Fragrance Sale Is 71 Pages of Pure Gold—22 Items That Made Me Say "OMG"
It's no secret that hundreds of beauty sales take place that are nothing to write home about. Whether the stock is dispiritingly drab or the actual savings are embarrassingly minuscule, as a beauty editor, I've seen it all. Suffice it to say, I can count on my hand the number of sales each year that fully causes me to gasp in glee. And—lucky you—one such sale is going on as we speak.
Nordstrom reigns supreme when it comes to surprise beauty deals, especially around the holiday season. Currently, the retailer is having a truly great limited-time holiday beauty sale which I quite literally described as "pure gold" to a co-worker. Whether you're looking to snap up Dyson's Supersonic Hair Dryer for $100 cheaper or are in the market for new designer beauty essentials (Chanel! Dior! YSL!), the gang's all here. Keep scrolling for my 22 top beauty picks after hours (and hours) of shopping on your behalf.
I own every single shade of Guerlain's honey-spiked lip oils because they're truly one of my favorite lip products of all time. It's the first formula out of my mouth when someone asks me for a lip oil recommendation.
With a nearly $70 price tag (before the limited-time discount!), Armani's cult-loved foundation is definitely one of the most expensive foundations on the market. That said, there isn't an editor, makeup artist, or celebrity who will tell you it's not 100% worth the splurge.
Let me introduce you to my favorite eye shadow palette of all time. Not only are these handy quads from YSL incredibly chic but the pigment and diversity of finishes you get in each compact are also *chef's kiss.* The shade Over Brun is my go-to.
The Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer is probably my most invaluable beauty possession. Whenever it goes on sale, I tell everyone I know to jump fast. I mean… $100 off?!
An oldie but a goodie. If there's such a thing as a sexy deodorant, you're looking at it. The light blend of Moroccan jasmine, lily of the valley, and sandalwood is adored by pretty much every beauty editor I know.
IMO, Tom Ford's beautifully glassy lip glosses are seriously slept on. Plus, it's one of the few lip-gloss formulas that actually leaves my lips softer and more hydrated. I'd grab this $118 value before it sells out.
The hype you've seen all over the internet? Yep, it's worth it. I'd restock your favorite hue (and throw a few new ones in your cart!) while the designer must-have is slashed in price. I'm currently salivating over this rich shade called Mahogany.
Clinique's Black Honey Almost Lipstick has maintained its icon status since 1989, even if the TikTok crowd has only rediscovered its magic in the last few years. I dare you to find another lipstick that's as universally flattering as this one, and when in doubt, it's the tube I always reach for. Another fun fact? The Black Honey hue has been around since 1971 when it launched as a gloss packaged in a cute, user-friendly pot.
Ever since its launch earlier this year, everyone from Sabrina Carpenter to Sydney Sweeney has been sporting this liquid blush on their cheeks.
Now, If you're more of a powder blush person like me, nothing will ever hit like the OG Nars Powder Blush in Orgasm. I also love the shades Deep Throat, Dolce Vita, and Sex Appeal.
This famous creamy concealer is probably the most-used formula among celebrity makeup artists and their clients. I did a double-take when I saw it was on sale.
Summer might be over, but that doesn't mean I want my glowing skin to go into hibernation. I currently have my eye on this limited-edition shimmering body oil from Chanel.
My obsession with this transfer-proof lipstick from Dior runs deep. I dare you to choose just one shade.
This gorgeous, light-reflecting setting powder from Guerlain has been an industry secret for as long as I can remember. If you're allergic to chalky-looking powders that just make your foundation look worse (I've been there), you'll adore these handmade designer finishing pearls.
I probably don't have to tell you that not all hand creams are alike, and there are only a select few that can truly get you through the dry months of winter unscathed and flake-free. This formula from Kiehl's is the one I compulsively keep by my bedside 365 days a year.
My dry complexion relies on this ultra-hydrating sheet mask as if my life depended on it. I liken it to an IV drip for the face.
The quintessential candle trio for the holiday season! By the Fireplace, of course, is an all-time fave.
As far as I'm concerned, one can never have too many silk scrunchies. I stock up whenever I see these skinny ones from Slip on sale.
I had seen this holiday gift set of classic Jo Malone scents a few days ago and truly panicked when it took me a full five minutes to find it again. The panic is warranted, however, because I know this set won't be in stock for much longer.
Nothing unlocks long, thick, beautifully curled lashes like this iconic duo from Dior. Yes, you can pregame your lashes with the primer before applying your mascara, but I also like to stroke it onto my lashes before bed for a nutrition boost. Who doesn't want prettier lashes au naturale, as well?
No one's lipstick wardrobe is complete without one (or five) iconic tubes from MAC…
Erin has been writing a mix of beauty and wellness content for Who What Wear for over four years. Prior to that, she spent two and half years writing for Byrdie. She now calls Santa Monica home but grew up in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and studied writing, rhetoric, and communication at University of Wisconsin, La Crosse. She studied abroad in Galway, Ireland, and spent a summer in L.A. interning with the Byrdie and Who What Wear family. After graduating from UW, she spent one year in San Francisco, where she worked as a writer for Pottery Barn Kids and PBteen before moving down to L.A. to begin her career as a beauty editor. She considers her day-to-day beauty aesthetic very low-maintenance and relies on staples like clear brow serum (from Kimiko!), Lawless's Lip Plumping Mask in Cherry Vanilla, and an eyelash curler. For special occasions or days when she's taking more meetings or has an event, she'll wear anything and everything from Charlotte Tilbury (the foundations are game-changing), some shimmer on her lids (Stila and Róen do it best), and a few coats of the best mascara-type product on earth, Surratt's Noir Lash Tint.
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