Vogue’s Beauty Editor Vets the Best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Deals

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For cosmetics-lovers—and this includes bascially all Vogue editors—the arrival of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale beauty deals is considered a summer holiday. As such, let us be the first to wish you a very happy Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024. Open to the public now, the sale runs through August 3. The upshot? Need-them-now wardrobe and beauty essentials will be even more desirable for weeks to come—because they’re available at a steal. This year, in the beauty aisle, markdowns grace coveted goods from Augustinus Bader, NuFace, Oribe, and more. (At the risk of causing heart palpitations, dare we mention that Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk lip kit is also on sale?) Before you grab your smelling salts, take heed: We’ve done all the ruthless editing so that you can do all the giddy shopping. Herewith, find our cheat sheet for the crème de la crème Nordstrom Anniversary Sale beauty bits for face, hair, and body. We won’t even be mad if you beat us to checkout.

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Best Beauty Tool Deals

Though you can’t toss a destination spa in your cart during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (not yet, at least), you can get that fresh-off-a-mountain retreat radiance. Thanks to the best beauty tools, sculpted cheekbones, spotless pores, and even firmer thighs can all be achieved at home. The sale is the ideal time to harness the firming and toning power of Vogue’s favorite microcurrent device, the NuFace Trinity+. “Whenever I want to immediately look snatched, I grab my NuFace without fail,” Vogue’s senior beauty shopping writer Kiana Murden has remarked. To take the snatching head-to-toe, put BeautyBio’s Afterglo set to the test. Stocked with microneedling treatments for the face and body, the set can smooth and firm the skin everywhere, from the cheeks to the thighs, all without an ounce of pain. (It’s true—nary a Vogue editor yelped during trials.) Speaking of painless but effective tools, you can chill, Netflix, and boost your collagen in one go with Dr. Dennis Gross’s hands-free mask. Clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and treat acne, the celebrity-approved LED face mask has been bundled with dermatologist-designed skin care for the sale. Dr. Gross’s beloved Alpha Beta peel, Vogue’s pick for the best pore-minimizing peel, is included in the kit—and the sale has plenty of other tools that will give that practically poreless, blurred-skin effect. For example? The PMD Personal Microderm Elite Pro Exfoliation Device is a favorite of medical esthetician Jordana Mattioli, who previously explained to Vogue that the device has spinning microdermabrasion discs to polish the face, while suction frees the pores from debris. For more complexion TLC, Dermaflash’s two-in-one tool extracts blackheads, dirt, oil, and debris from the pores while infusing the skin with glow-boosting ingredients. For the hair, T3’s single-pass tool uses customized heat settings to style the mane while banishing frizz and amping up shine.

NuFace

Trinity+ Smart Advanced Facial Toning Starter Kit

Dr. Dennis Gross

DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro LED Light Therapy Device & Skin Care Set

BeautyBio

Head to Toe Afterglo GloPRO Set

PMD Personal Microderm Elite

Pro Exfoliation Device

Dermaflash

Dermapore Ultrasonic Pore Extactor+ Skincare Infuser

T3

SinglePass StyleMax Flat Iron

Best Skin-Care Deals

It’s rare to find discounts on the very skin-care items that dermatologists, Vogue editors, and celebrities hoard, but the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024 is one such occasion. As such, now is the perfect time to stock up on goods that will get you the glowiest skin of your life—starting with a deep, makeup-and-dirt-eviscerating cleanse with Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm. On sale in a jumbo format, the perennial favorite features a blend of brown algae, elderberry, and starflower oils to soften, tone, and restore elasticity to the skin. Pro tip: Use it as a weekly mask for deep nourishment and hydration. Or, if your skin’s a bit oilier, spend your mask nights with Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque. It tamps down shine, refines the appearance of pores, and earned a spot on Vogue’s list of the best skincare products of 2024.

No glow is sufficiently resplendent without regular exfoliation, and Sunday Riley’s Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Treatment has been known to plump, brighten, and clarify the complexion in a mere 15 minutes. Fortified with soothing arnica and prickly pear extract, it’s the rare exfoliant that’s suited to sensitive skin, so grab the (discounted) jumbo bottle while you can. Other top-of-the-line treatments that are on sale include Dr. Barbara Sturm’s serums. Nordstrom’s special set pairs the Hyaluronic Serum and Glow Drops for an instant boost of celebrity-approved radiance. (The latter is a key element of Hailey Bieber’s “favorite, beachy glowy makeup look.”)

When it comes to moisturizers, dermatologists, beauty editors, and Eva Longoria alike swear by Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream—during the sale, you can try it yourself for nearly $100 less. Finally, most would agree that SPF is nonnegotiable. But even those who try to resist it (or make it at home) find it tough to find a flaw in Supergoop’s Unseen formulation. On sale in a stick-and-bottle set, the SPF 40 melts into all skin tones without a trace and also works as a makeup primer.

La Mer

Mini Miracle Creme Set

Augustinus Bader

The Rich Cream Duo

Kiehl's

Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Face Mask

Elemis

Jumbo Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

Kate Somerville

ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash

Supergoop!

Unseen Sunscreen Jumbo + Go Set

Dr. Barbara Sturm

SturmGlow Serum Essentials Set

Sunday Riley

Jumbo Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Exfoliating Face Treatment

Best Makeup Deals

Your summer beauty plans may include a cult-classic lip color, a bronze-metallic eye, or a golden-peach pop of color on the cheeks. But why choose just one? Thanks to the Nordstrom Anniversary sale beauty deals, you can hit your next pool party or destination wedding, flaunting all three makeup essentials and still have enough to splurge on the dress. (Or save—plenty of party-ready looks are on sale at Nordstrom, too.)

With coveted makeup on sale, now is the time to find out why Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk lipstick is an enduring celebrity favorite. The pinkish-nude hue is so beloved, in fact, that The Bear’s Molly Gordon previously told Vogue: “The least original thought ever: I’m a Pillow Talk girl.” Buy the cult-loved lipstick during the sale, and you’ll get it in a set with the matching liner and gloss. Also on the lip tip, Vogue’s beauty editor-at-large Arden Fanning Andrews wore Dior’s Addict Lip Glow Balm to her wedding—and didn’t stop there. “I wear it all over my face!” she confessed. A full-size version of the balm, a lash-primer serum, and a Diorshow mascara are all tucked inside Dior’s Natural Glow Makeup set. The volumizing mascara will dramatize any look created with Yves Saint Laurent’s eyeshadow palette—a mix of rosy, bronzy, and metallic hues—while Anastasia Beverly Hills Deluxe Brow Kit will leave the arches photoshoot-ready. (After all, Kendall Jenner calls Anastasia’s pencil her “tried-and-true” trick for top-model brows.) A lit-from-within flush provides just the finish for any summer makeup look, and you can take your pick from powder or cream. The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Face Palette has photoluminescent technology to give the skin a rosy, soft-focus glow, while Westman Atelier’s Bronze Trio gives an instant, just-back-from-the-beach flush. And finally, Sigma’s makeup brush set will ensure any makeup products blend with ease, whereas Bobbi Brown’s lip plumpers provide the ultimate finishing touch.

Dior

Natural Glow Makeup Set

Hourglass

Ambient Lighting Face Palette Edit: Golden Rose

Westman Atelier

The Summer Bronze Trio

Charlotte Tilbury

Pillow Talk Lip Kit

Anastasia Beverly Hills

Natural & Polished Deluxe Eyebrow Kit

Yves Saint Laurent

Couture Color Clutch Eyeshadow Palette

Bobbi Brown

Extra Plump Hydrating Lip Serum Duo

Sigma Beauty

Soft Coverage Brush Set

Best Hair-Care Deals

That fresh-from-the-salon bounce in your step (and your hair) feels almost as good as getting a great deal. During the Anniversary Sale, get a dual rush by scoring savings on hair care more commonly found backstage at photoshoots and fashion shows than in the sale aisle. To wit: Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil facilitated spectacular textures and styles at Vogue World: Paris, while Oribe’s cult-classic texturizing spray is Fanning Andrews’ forever top pick “after a decade of trying them all.”

Before styling, any eye-catching coif needs a good cleanse, and Virtue’s Recovery Shampoo not only leaves hair salon-fresh and soft—it contains a patented protein that repairs damaged strands. On that note, Olaplex’s No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner can be used daily to repair damaged hair, keep frizz at bay, and douse your mane with a little shine. For days when a wash just isn’t in the cards, though, Living Proof’s Perfect Hair Day dry shampoo is just the thing for a faux, freshly washed look. Plus, according to pro hairstylist Karen Miller, it’s perfect for curls. “This absorbs the oils and leaves the curls feeling refreshed and doesn’t flake up,” she told Vogue. Perfect, indeed!

Between washes, styling, and the fuss-free days of dry shampoo, there’s scalp health to consider. (After all, scalp care is hair care.) Briogeo’s Scalp Saviors set pairs a handheld scalp massager with a coconut-charcoal micro-exfoliating shampoo, which is clinically proven to improve scalp hydration. Remember: scalp health is the ticket to hair growth. Speaking of growth, you may be looking for longer, fuller lashes and brows too. Fortunately, some of the best eyelash growth serums and brow growth serums by NeuLash and Revitalash are on sale during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, too. Here’s to good hair days ahead.

Revitalash

Lash & Brows Conditioner Set

NeuLash

Lash Enhancing Serum Duo Set

Virtue

Recovery Shampoo

Olaplex

No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner

Oribe

Dry Texturizing Spray Duo Set

Living Proof

Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo Duo

Briogeo

Scalp Saviors Set

Bumble and bumble

Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Hydrating Shampoo

Best Fragrance Deals

During the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, shopping for the best fragrance deals has become common practice for beauty editors—fragrancing many an air kiss between industry insiders. The classic Baccarat Rouge 540, for example, comes in the exclusive Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris discovery set. Another classic? Chloė Signature eau de parfum, which smells alluringly airy, pairing feminine scents of peony, magnolia flower, lily of the valley, and rose. If it’s flowers you’re after, you may also consider plucking a bottle of Diptyque Eau de Rose from the sale. “I love how light and easy the smell is,” senior market editor Naomi Elizée said, adding that, crucially, this rose is “not overpowering.” Add to the floral bouquet with finds from Le Labo’s Discovery Set, which includes travel-friendly bottles of the lavender-infused Lavande 31 and the jasmine-spiked Another 13—the wildly popular Santal 33 is in the set, too. There’s a reason “half of New York City wears Santal 33,” as creative development senior associate Lucy Dolan-Zalaznick has noted—the woody homage to the American West has a way of casting a spell on even the most sophisticated scent-lovers. Another taste of the West makes its way into Byrdeo’s Les Triplés Fragrance Set, which contains miniature bottles of the brand’s most beloved scents, including the desert-inspired Mojave Ghost eau de parfum. From the (not-so-wild) West to far-flung resorts, Tom Ford’s trio of Private Blend Soleil fragrances channel sun-dappled getaways steeped in white-sand beaches.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Fragrance Wardrobe for Her Set

Byredo

Les Triples Fragrance Set

Tom Ford

Private Blend Soleil Fragrance Travel Set & Atomizer

Diptyque

Eau Rose Eau de Parfum Set

Le Labo

The Discovery Set

Chloé

Signature Eau de Parfum Gift Set

Best Body Care Deals

To take the preening from head to toe, add a few of the best body-care deals to your Nordstrom Anniversary Sale cart. The Osea Golden Glow Discovery Set not only contains the Undaria Algae Body Butter, which landed on our best body lotions list because it instantly transforms dry, crepey skin; it also has a supermodel’s secret weapon. Abby Champion told Vogue that she smooths the Undarian Algae Body Oil on her neck to keep it crease-free. Like your oil with a little glimmer? Now is the time to pick up Tom Ford’s shimmering body oil. Infused with sparkle-inducing flecks of platinum and gold, the bergamot, pistachio, and coco-de-mer scented oils were an undisputed pick for our list. A bit of sparkle shines brighter against a bronzed backdrop—conveniently, the St. Tropez bronzing mousse is also on sale. Everyday essentials get a glamorous spin in Nordstrom’s sale aisles too. Consider a natural deodorant from Salt & Stone, beloved by Vogue editors for its skin-loving formulation infused with seaweed extracts, hyaluronic acid, and nourishing oils. For body washes, Nėcessaire’s eucalyptus-scented Body Wash Duo takes simple cleansing up a notch with skincare-grade ingredients including niacinamide and vitamins A, C, and E. Hand care counts, too, and L’Occitane’s shea butter hand cream has long been a Vogue-editor favorite. Tried and true, the French cream leaves hands soft, hydrated, and smelling of jasmine and ylang-ylang.

Osea

Golden Glow Discovery Set

Salt & Stone

Santal & Vetiver Deodorant Duo

Nécessaire

The Body Wash Duo

Tom Ford

Shimmering Body Oil Set

St. Tropez

Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse Home & Away Set

L’Occitane

Shea Hand Classics Set

Best Wellness Deals

An utterly cozy blanket, a divinely scented candle, elevated dental essentials—the best wellness deals at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ensure that your surroundings and spirit will get a glow-up along with your skin, body, and hair. (Not to mention, your teeth.) Why not stay hydrated—32 ounces at a time—with a sleek, wide-mouth bottle from Hydro Flask? Or, brighten your smile with the Moon teeth-whitening device system? To keep the good habits going, ensure proper beauty sleep with Slip's beloved silk pillowcases fortunately on sale or UGG’s throw-blanket-and-sleep-mask set. Made of plush faux shearling, the sweet-dream facilitator comes with a convenient carry bag that makes it easy to doze on the go. Speaking of dreamy things, Pura’s collaboration with Brooklyn Candle fills the home with scents ranging from jasmine-gardenia-laced Sunday Morning to Love Potion, which melds jasmine with lavender and mandarin. All the scents are housed in Pura’s smart plug-in, which can be controlled via smartphone. But if you prefer a more traditional route to home fragrance, consider Diptyque’s 4-Piece Candle Gift Set, which lends itself to candlelit moments fragranced with rose, fig, lavender, or berries.

Ugg

Original Faux Shearling Throw Blanket & Eye Mask Sleep Set

Slip

Set of 2 Silk Queen Pillowcases

Diptyque

4-Piece Candle Gift Set

Pura

x Brooklyn Candle Best Sellers & Pura 4 Smart Fragrance Diffuser & Refill Set

Moon

The Teeth Whitening Device System

Hydro Flask

32-Ounce Wide Mouth Flex Straw Cap Water Bottle

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