Perusing through the Persian buffet of beauty deals the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2023 has to offer feels like Christmas morning (cue the ooh, ah sound effect).
The retailer’s much-anticipated annual event officially starts on July 17 (the date all shoppers can take full advantage of its widespread assortment of deals), with its beauty category coming in as glossy and gleaming as ever.
However, you can shop as early as July 11 (if you’re a Nordstrom Icons member), July 12 (if you’re a Nordstrom Ambassadors member) or July 16 (if you’re a Nordstrom Influencers member), but more on that in our all-you-need-to-know Nordstrom explainer.
“We have so many great brands participating in this year’s sale, from skincare like Augustinus Bader, La Mer and OSEA, haircare and tools from Oribe, GHD, Nuface, and SimpleHuman, fragrance including Parfums de Marly, Diptyque and Jo Malone, makeup from Westman Atelier, Bobbi Brown, Charlotte Tilbury and so much more,” Autumne West, national beauty director at Nordstrom with 18 years of beauty industry experience, exclusively told the New York Post.
With top-rated brands like Dyson, NARS, Gucci, Supergoop! and more, now’s the time not only to save money but you can also take advantage of limited-edition jumbo sizes, sets and ready-to-gift items.
“As a true self-proclaimed No. 1 fan of all things beauty, l get most excited to see my favorite items during Anniversary Sale that I already use on repeat so I can stock up, like the Nécessaire Body Wash Eucalyptus Duo ($25) and the Supergoop! Glow + Glow Stick Set ($43)!” West tells The Post.
More, The Anti-Aging Body Balm Duo ($78) is a newer item from OSEA, and for the first time will be offered in an exclusive set (and, is 100% on West’s personal wish list!) “I am also looking forward to adding Dior Beauty Lip Glow + Mascara Set ($62), as well as the Armani Summer Glow Set ($52) to my beauty routine,” she adds.
Ahead, West gives us the 411 to all the newness at Nordstrom that didn’t hit the discount counter during last year’s sale.
“This year, we’re thrilled that Dyson, The Ordinary, Vacation and Creed Fragrances will be offering products and sets at exclusive deals, along with daily, limited unique offers during Glam-Up Days from July 17 through August 4,” she notes.
To add that Maraschino cherry on top of the Nordstrom-shopping sundae, we put together a custom edit of the 20 best beauty deals the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has to offer.
From some of the best mascaras we reviewed to some of our favorite face washes for sensitive skin, you’re in for a treat (oh, and we’ll be shopping right there with you).
Armani Beauty is one of our favorite brands — especially for liquid-based products that result in the most stunning natural glow — so its Glow Enhancer Kit is spot-on to what we recommend. For less than $55, you’ll receive two shades, a cream blush and bronzer — that looks heavenly when applied.
When we think of luxury skincare, we think of Augustinus Bader. Shop the brand’s limited-edition The On the Go Refresh Set, complete with its The Rich Cream (our fave), The Cream with TFCB and The Eye Cream, the latter gliding onto your under-eye area like a dream. For less than $140, now’s the time for a stock-up.
As one of the best setting sprays we reviewed, the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray Duo is the two-pack, buy-in-bulk pair we recommend. Not only does it allow your makeup to stay on all day but it leaves the tiniest hint of a sparkle that’s a nod to glam perfection.
La Mer is one of the most sought-after brands Nordstrom carries, so why not carry some of its best-sellers in this Anniversary Sale-exclusive Creme De La Mer Regimen Reset Skin Care Set. For nearly $50 off, you’ll receive its best-selling Moisturizing Cream, along with The Cleansing Foam, The Renewal Oil and The Treatment Lotion.
Doesn’t this entire makeup-bag-included set just feel glamorous? The Dior Lip Glow & Mascara Set is the perfect touch-up kit to bring on the glow, complete with the best-selling Lip Glow (which we reviewed) and its best-selling mascara, one of our favorites. Plus, the complete set is less than $75.
We adore Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare (and if you haven’t tried its full suite of products, you’re missing out). Shop The Glow Up Set, a $260 value that’s $100 off for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. We love that AHA/BHA Cleanser, along with its top-rated Extra Strength Daily Peel (one of the best glycolic acid products we reviewed).
If you want to give your eyes a little extra love, shop the exclusive MAC Cosmetics In Hindsight Eye Palette & Mascara Set — both of which are less than $45, collectively. On average, an individual eyeshadow palette can cost upwards of $70, so this is a phenomenal deal (not to mention, we’re obsessed with that MACStack Mascara).
Feel like you end each night with a spa visit, all thanks to Nécessaire. Just in time for the Anniversary Sale, its sought-after, decadent Body Wash with Eucalyptus is now available in a two-piece set. Pro tip: when paired with its body lotion — a sworn-in favorite — you’ll feel like a queen.
Creamy and dreamy is the OSEA Anti-Aging Body Balm Duo — a pair that’s heaven-sent and one we recommend shipping right to your shower. Plus, the vibe of this trending brand is ‘beach oasis,’ so you’ll feel like a million bucks.
We get it, you may lose your hair ties a lot, but Slip has been acclaimed for years because of its ability to leave your hair crease-free. Now, its 10-pack is less than $50 for that investment bundle you can still swipe on sale.
Give your skin the much-needed protection it deserves with Supergoop! — an SPF brand worth trying if you haven’t already. Its Glow Screen and Glow Stick Duo is now less than $50 and is one of the best facial sunscreen formulations we recommend using every day (as derms would echo).
Lock in luxury with the Valentino Lipstick & 4 Refills. Not only are you swiping a brilliant red lipstick but you’ll also have four other sultry shades on deck so you never run out on this high-end formulation.
Oribe is one of our favorite haircare brands (read: best leave-in conditioners we reviewed), so its Dry Texturizing Spray Duo Set is one we want you to buy as a two-piece. If you love the fresh, loving scent of salons and want to give your hair a natural boost, this is one of the best-in-class.
Yes, the coveted Dyson Airwrap is on sale right now (and we’re not complaining about it). Available in this limited-edition, stunning topaz color, it’ll be the only blow dryer you’ll reach for (if you want to reduce heat damage and have versatile styling power, that is).
Hello, one of the best blush shades on the market. There’s nothing quite like NARS’ ‘Orgasm’ shade (because, let’s face it: it truly looks incredible on every skin tone), but now, you can grab two for just $40. Cha-ching, cha-ching.
We think everyone knows about the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+. Our parents have used it for years, as well as our friends’ parents, and we love it just as much. Now, grab two — one for home, one for your carry-on bag — for less than $50!
For the complete set to snag during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, shop the Magic Cream Forever Set. We can’t stop raving about the cream, and we 100% think you need to stock-up on this magical formulation, especially for nearly $100 off.
If you’re simply looking for a blow dryer (and not something perhaps as complex as the Airwrap), Dyson’s Supersonic Hair Dryer is one of your best bets. Just like its top-rated Airwrap bestie, it’s now available in this beautiful topaz tone and is $60 off to save more than you normally would.
We didn’t know magic came in hand cream form until we tried the L’Occitane Hand Cream and ranked it as the No. 1 in our review. Now, you can have one for your nightstand and another for your work tote. Even better, it’s formulated with shea butter and is the definition of silky smooth.
As seen in our reviews to the best shampoos and hair conditioners, Olaplex is not just adored among us here at New York Post Shopping — but by thousands who have it standing tall (and looking pretty) on their shower shelves. Stock up with this full-liter bottle that’s less than $80. It’s conditioner is great to snag as the perfect complement, too.
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