The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is back! If you’re a Nordstrom Cardholder you get early access depending on your level for these days:
- July 14 icons
- Ambassadors on July 15
- Influencers on July 16
- Public Access July 18
I really liked checking out only beauty products and sunglasses. I shared a quick look at what you found interesting in the store this timeInstagram Reel here.
Beauty Exclusives were seen in most price sets or jumbo sizes. Although I already own most of the colors in this year’s sets, I think there are a few worth checking out. There are great ways to save, especially on perfume sets! And if you’re shopping for beauty don’t forget to check out the GIFTS TO BUY. Many of these will change and some are online only.
Sunglasses
I always look forward to each pair of sunglasses they have. I tried on this pair of Celine Bold Three Dots 51 mm but preferred the 55 mm ones I already have. There were many beautiful Tom Ford sunglasses for sale that were really fun. These larger butterflies were beautiful but just like the ones I bought last year. I ended up getting these oval frame style in a light color to be happy.
Beauty Exclusives – Cosmetics
There are tons of great value bestsellers in makeup. If you had it on anything I think there are some really good savings this year. Chanel Beauty has a 3 piece set but since I already have the lipstick and am stocked up on cleanser, I passed on this.
Armani Beauty has great sets if you want to save on their liquid eyeshadows or blushes. The Cheek Tint Liquid Blush Duo ($53) has two best-selling pinks and the Effortless Eyes Set ($62) has a champagne shimmer, a tan brown matte and a little mascara.
Bobbi Brown always has great sets that I think are perfect for those who want a classic look whether it’s for eyes or lips. I picked up the Eye Enhancer Eyeshadow Palette + Liner Set ($55), I think the colors look really good.
The Hourglass Brush Trio Set ($146 on sale, $220 value) is back! This sold out quickly last year and I’m glad they brought it back. The Veil Translucent Setting Powder + Brush Set ($80 on sale) is also a great value.
MAC always has great lip sets. This year the colors have been featured in the Satin Soft Lip Combo Kit ($33 on sale, value $50). The combos are Crème in Your Coffee + Whirl and Crème Cup + Cork.
They have another neutral set called the Glossy Comfort Lip Combo Kit ($33 is sale, $50 value) with Casual Lipglass Air and Velvet Teddy Lip Liner. And another Naked Night Look in the Box Collection ($60 retail, $105 value). I picked up the mini Pocket Plushies Brush Kit ($60) which I think is really cute.
Westman Atelier has some great sets! All the shades last forever, but I really love the Lip Edition Set ($79 is sale, $122 value). It has 3 full sizes with Rose Lip Suede Matte Lipstick, Chou Chou Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm and Je Reve Lip Shape Lip Liner. I really like the combo and you can seeEvery shade works here. She also has Petite Baby Cheeks Lit Up Duo ($35 on sale, $52 value) in Nectar and Petal.
YSL Beauty has a few really nice sets but they all have permanent shades. I think the Make Me Blush + Loveshine Set ($60 on sale) with Nude Lavalliere Blush + Loveshine is a classic combo you can’t go wrong with. I personally love the Brown Look Eyeshadow Set ($81 is sale) as the 710 Over Brun Palette is one of their best quads.
If you like lip plumpers Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil (retail $53, value $80) has two perfect pinks. I found this formula too strong for my lips to handle but I’ve included swatches from a previous review below. This set features Lucky Moonstone and Nude Lavalliere.
Tom Ford Beauty always has great fragrances, but the Runway Lip Duo Gift Set (retail $85, value $124) features two of my favorites Sable Smoke and Slip.
Beauty Specialties – Fragrance + Body
I think the Nordstrom Sale is a perfume lover’s dream come true at set prices. The Le Labo Discovery Fragrance Set ($210) was on my wish list and was the first item I picked up at the store. It has 5 fragrance minis and these have a spritzer atomizer. I think it’s very good. I already like the other 13 but it’s been a while since I tried any others so I think this is perfect for me.
I love Le Labo Shower Gels and Hand Soaps, they usually have a jumbo size during the sale so I picked up the Hinoki Shower Gel ($55) and may order the hand soap before the sale ends.
The L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil Set ($62 is sale, $95 value) was a must have for me as well. Andrew loves this one so I was happy to collect this one as we went through many bottles.
The Parfums de Marly Signature Trio ($515 on sale, $765 on sale) is a great set. I love all the scents in this range and if I didn’t have them I would have bought this set. A few of you have asked if I prefer Valaya or Valaya Exclusif. I think both are really good, but I prefer the exclusif version because it’s softer and not as sharp as the original. If you like Delina there’s the Delina + Exclusif Duo ($455 on sale, $675 value).
Byredo and Maison Francis Kurkdjian also have great sets during the sale, but they tend to have these around the holiday season. I really like the look of the Discovery Fragrance Trio ($475) as it has Baccarat Rouge 540, Kurky (loveee) and Grand Soir (never tried but heard a lot of good things). If this is out of your budget for a discovery set they also have smaller bottles in the My Clothes set ($230).
Beauty Exclusive – Skincare
For skincare I picked up the La Mer Most Loved Minis Set ($98) because I love these for weekend trips. I have a lot to work on right now so I didn’t pick up the other sets. I think many of these value sets will come back on vacation as well. Augustinus Bader is another favorite and they have The Cream and Rich Cream at discounted prices for sale as well as other sets.
A variety of things
I passed on shoes and clothes this year. I had more on my radar but after checking them out in store I decided to pass for now. They always have a good selection of Barefoot Dreams which I love, but I decided to wait for now. I have my eye on this CozyChic Ribbed Cardigan – looks perfect for winter! I was really surprised to see Away Luggage at Nordstrom though! They have several items for sale in limited edition colors including the Featherweight Weekend Bag, Mini Crossbody and several sizes of Suitcases.
That wraps up my haul at Nordstrom! If you picked up anything fun let me know in the comments!