I stopped by Nordstrom again today—yes, because the Anniversary Sale is finally here! But let me be honest: the store felt really quiet. There were more sales associates than actual shoppers. It’s a little sad to see how tough things are for traditional retailers these days. Meanwhile, Amazon Prime Day? Total madness. I’ve already got a stack of packages waiting for me at home to unbox tonight.
That said, the beauty section at Nordstrom was definitely worth the visit. There are some real gems this year—plenty of value sets and limited-edition bundles that are perfect whether you’re restocking your own skincare stash or planning ahead for holiday gifting.
Here are a few of my standout favorites:
✨ Fragrance Picks
If you’re a candle or perfume lover, this is the time to indulge. I saw some beautiful sets that include:
- Diptyque candle gift sets – always a luxe staple.
- Perfume collections from Delina, Tom Ford Portofino, Jo Malone, Kilian, Le Labo Santal 33, Gucci Flora, Byredo Mojave Ghost, and YSL Libre.
💧 Skincare Steals
Luxury skincare fans, rejoice. Some of the best picks include:
- La Mer The Concentrate
- La Mer Crème de la Mer (classic and always dreamy)
- La Mer gift sets
- Sisley Paris skincare sets
- Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm – my personal holy grail
- Eighth Day Regenerative Serum
- Lancôme Génifique & Absolue collections
- Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair
💄 Makeup Must-Haves
I had way too much fun swatching and browsing here. Some top beauty picks I’d recommend:
- Bobbi Brown eyeshadow palettes
- Giorgio Armani Liquid Blush
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk gift set
- Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder
- Valentino lipstick sets
- Westman Atelier Blush Duo
- Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream
- Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Sticks – these and the Charlotte Tilbury eye sticks are especially hot this year.
These are just a few of the beauty treasures I stumbled across today—I’m sure there are more hidden gems waiting in-store or online.
If you’re planning to shop the Anniversary Sale, definitely check out my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks Guide for updated recommendations and under-the-radar finds. There are always surprises around the corner!
