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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 Haul Picks

July 15, 2026

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 Haul Picks

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is back! If you’re a Nordstrom Cardholder you get early access depending on your tier for these dates:

  • Icons July 14
  • Ambassadors July 15
  • Influencers July 16
  • Public Access July 18

I was mainly interested in checking out the beauty exclusives and sunglasses. I shared a quick look at what found interesting in store in this Instagram Reel here.

The Beauty Exclusives seemed to be mostly value sets or jumbo sizes. While I already own a lot of the colors in this years’ sets, I do think there are a few stand outs worth checking out. There are some great ways to save, especially on perfume sets! Also if you’re shopping beauty don’t forget to check out the GIFTS WITH PURCHASE. A lot of these will change and some are online only.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 Haul via Sabrina of The Beauty Lookbook

Sunglasses

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 Designer Sunglasses

I always look forward to the sunglasses they have each sale. I tried on this Celine Bold Three Dots 51 mm pair but preferred these 55 mm ones that I already own. There were lots of great Tom Ford sunglasses on sale that were really fun. These larger butterfly ones were cute but like ones I bought last year. I ended up getting these oval frame style in a lighter color for fun.

Beauty Exclusives – Makeup

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 Beauty Exclusives

There are tons of great value sets on best sellers for makeup. If you had your eye on anything I think there are some really good savings this year. Chanel Beauty has a 3-piece set but since I already own the lipstick and am well stocked on cleansers, I passed on this.

Armani Beauty has some great sets if you’re looking to save on their liquid eyeshadows or blushes. The Cheek Tint Liquid Blush Duo ($53) has two of their best selling pinks and the Effortless Eyes Set ($62) has a shimmer champagne, tan brown matte and mini mascara.

Armani Beauty Sets Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026

Bobbi Brown always has some beautiful sets I think are great for those who want a classic effortless look whether it’s for the eyes or lips. I picked up the Eye Enhancer Eyeshadow Palette + Liner Set ($55), I think the colors look really pretty.

Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow Palette Set

The Hourglass Brush Trio Set ($146 on sale, $220 value) is back! This sold out so fast last year and I’m glad they brought it back. The Veil Translucent Setting Powder + Brush Set ($80 on sale) is also a pretty good value.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 MAC Sets

MAC always has some great lip sets. This year the colors seemed to be mostly repeats in the Satin Soft Lip Combo Kit ($33 on sale, $50 value). The combos are Crème in Your Coffee + Whirl and also Crème Cup + Cork.

They have another neutrals set called the Glossy Comfort Lip Combo Kit ($33 on sale, $50 value) with Casual Lipglass Air and Velvet Teddy Lip Liner. And another Night Nude Look in a Box Collection ($60 on sale, $105 value). I picked up the mini Pocket Plushies Brush Kit ($60) which I think is super cute.

MAC Brush Set Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026

Westman Atelier has a few beautiful sets! All the shades are permanent, but I really love the Lip Edition Set ($79 on 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 love the combo and you can see each shade in action here. She also has a Petite Baby Cheeks Lit Up Duo ($35 on sale, $52 value) with Nectar and Petal.

Westman Atelier Lip Trio Set Rose, Je Reve and Chou Chou

Westman Atelier Lip Trio Set Rose, Je Reve and Chou Chou

Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Lit Up Nectar and Petal

YSL Beauty has quite a few really nice sets but all with 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 on sale) as the 710 Over Brun Palette is one of their best quads.

YSL Beauty Nude Lavalliere Make Me Blush and Loveshine Oil Stick

If you love lip plumpers the Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil ($53 on sale, $80 value) 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 has Lucky Moonstone and Nude Lavalliere.

YSL Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Duo

YSL Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Duo

Tom Ford Beauty always has some nice fragrance sets, but the Runway Lip Duo Gift Set ($85 on sale, $124 value) has two of my favorite shades Sable Smoke and Slip.

Tom Ford Runway Lip Duo - Sable Smoke and Slip

Beauty Exclusives – Fragrance + Body

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives 2026

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Perfume Sets - Parfums de Marly, L'Occitane, Tom Ford, Jo Malone

I think the Nordstrom Sale is a perfume lover’s dream come true with the value sets. The Le Labo Discovery Fragrance Set ($210) was on my wishlist and it was the first thing I picked up in store. It has minis of 5 scents and these have a spritzer atomizer. I think it’s so cute. I already love Another 13 but it has been a while since I tried any others so I think this is perfect for me.

Le Labo Minis

Le Labo Miniatures Discovery Set

I love the Le Labo Shower Gels and Hand Soaps, they usually have jumbo sizes during the sale so I picked up the Hinoki Shower Gel ($55) and I might order a hand soap before the sale ends.

L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil Set ($62 on sale, $95 value) was a must-have for me too. Andrew loves this one so I was happy to stock up on this one as we go through a lot of bottles.

L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil Set

Parfums de Marly Signature Trio ($515 on sale, $765 on sale) is a great set. I love all the scents in this and if I didn’t already own them I would have definitely bought this set. A few of you asked whether I prefer the Valaya or Valaya Exclusif. I think they are both really beautiful, but I prefer the exclusif version because it’s softer and not quite as sharp as the original. If you love Delina there is a Delina + Exclusif Duo ($455 on sale, $675 value).

Byredo and Maison Francis Kurkdjian also have great sets during the sale, but they often have these during the holiday. I do really love the look of the Discovery Fragrance Trio ($475) as it has Baccarat Rouge 540, Kurky (loveee) and Grand Soir (haven’t tried but heard so many great things). If this is a little outside your budget for a discovery set they also have smaller vials in the My Wardrobe Set ($230).

Beauty Exclusives – 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 that I’m working through right now so I didn’t pick up any other sets. I do think a lot of these value sets will be back for the holiday too. Augustinus Bader is another favorite and they have The Cream and The Rich Cream at discounted prices for the sale along with some other sets.

La Mer Minis

Misc

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 Haul Picks

I passed on the shoes and clothes this year. I had a lot on my radar but after checking them out instore decided to pass for now. They always have a great selection of Barefoot Dreams which I love, but I decided to wait for now. I do have my eye on this CozyChic Ribbed Cardigan – it looks perfect for winter! I was really surprised to see Away Luggage at Nordstrom though! They have a few items on sale in limited-edition colors including the Featherweight Weekend Bag, Mini Crossbody and several Suitcases sizes.

Away Luggage at Nordstrom

That wraps up my Nordstrom haul! If you picked up anything you’re excited about let me know in the comments!

Sales

Summer Sales To Shop Right Now

June 25, 2026

Best Sunscreens and Sun Care Essentials

Summer sales are in full swing right now! Lots of ways to save from Amazon Prime, Ulta Beauty and more. Here’s what’s on my radar:

111Skin – 20% off Amazon Prime Day Deals (including my favorite eye masks and sheet masks)

Aritzia – Up to 50% off summer sale

Bloomingdale’s – 15% off select beauty, ends 6/26 (includes Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Creed, Parfums de Marly and more)

Business and Pleasure – 20% off sitewide with code 4JULY (love their beach towels)

Charlotte Tilbury – Save up to 45% off Summer Kits & Bundles

Eric Javits – 4th of July Sale with up to 60% off

First Aid Beauty – Buy one, get one free sale with code DOUBLE

Helen Kaminski – Up to 50% off sale items

Hourglass Cosmetics – 20% off sitewide through June 29 (no code needed)

Kate Somerville – Save up to 40% off best selling skincare on Amazon PRIME

Laneige – Shop up to 40% off Amazon Prime Day Deals through June 26

Lawless Beauty – 20% off with code SUMMER20, ends June 30

Montce Swim – 20% off select items with code RWB20, ends June 26

Osea – Amazon Prime Day Deals 20% off and more, love the Salt Scrub and Body Wash

Ouai – Save up to 30% off Amazon Prime Day Deals, this is my favorite body wash & Ollie’s favorite pet wash

Phlur – Save up to 25% off select scents for summer

Shopbop – Prime Day Deals with 25% off select styles using PRIME25

Ulta Beauty – 20% off for Members with code PRIMETIME (includes Prestige Brands!)

Vacation Inc – Save up to 37% off Prime Day Deals, ends June 26 (love the Face Spritz)

Veronica Beard – Extra 25% off Sale Styles with code FIREWORKS2026

Sales Sephora

Best Makeup To Shop During the Sephora Sale

April 10, 2026

Best Makeup to Shop during the Sephora Sale

The Sephora Savings Event Sale is back with first access for Rouge! Access and savings happen during these dates with code SPRINGSALE:

  • Rouge Members have 20% off 4/10 – 4/20
  • VIB Members get 15% off 4/14 – 4/20
  • Insiders get 10% off 4/14 – 4/20
  • All Sephora Collection 30% off

Here are my top makeup recommendations by category.

Primers/Complexion Enhancers

I still don’t typically use primers since I prefer to use a moisturizer that multi-tasks. Here are the multi-taskers I use that you can use as a primer or complexion enhancer.

Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Stick – This is a glowy foundation stick I initially thought would be a glittery mess on the skin. It’s on the emollient side but not sticky. A few readers messaged me about this and told me they used it as an all over primer base and added concealer + powder on top for their perfect natural glow. I tried their tips and loved the look.

One/Size by Patrick Starrr Base Thinner – I tried the Bronze base thinner after receiving a press sample and fell head over heels in love with it. It’s a multi-tasking product you can use as a number of ways, but I like to mix it in with my favorite foundations to sheer them out for a more natural glowy look. I bought Pearlescent Pink to try. Bronze definitely is darker than my skin tone and gives it a bronzed look while the Pearlescent Pink is more natural looking.

Saie Glowy Super Gel – Another favorite I love for dry skin or if your foundations start to look dry or patchy. I like to mix in one pump of this with a liquid foundation to give it a bit more glow.

Refy Glow and Sculpt Face Serum Primer – One of the few primers I like because it has a lighter weight feel to it and it’s not heavy.

Best Foundations

Best Foundation Formulas at Sephora - Dior, It Cosmetics, Armani and m.ph

These are my top 4 in rotation from Sephora.

Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick – This is my most-worn foundation since 2024. I do have to mix shades sometimes but right now 3N is my perfect match. Love the coverage, how it blends and convenience of application. (P.S. I tried the new Forever Skin Glow Foundation formula and it’s very drying on my skin, even though it’s supposed to be “glowy.”) In action here.

It Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation SPF 40 – This is still the best CC+ cream with SPF because it’s not as thick as most CC+ formulas.

Armani Luminous Silk Foundation – The new formula performs the same as the original on me. Still love this for a naturally glowy finish that isn’t’ too glowy. See it in action here.

m.ph Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation – Love this newer formula. I don’t think I would really describe it as truly “weightless” as I definitely feel it on my skin once it sets. I still love for medium natural looking coverage. I’m in between shades 150 and 170 (I have to mix). Demo here.

Best Concealers

Best Concealers Prada, YSL, Natasha Denona and Ilia

I don’t always use a concealer these days because I find that the foundations I use have enough coverage for me. These are my top picks from Sephora.

Prada Beauty Micro-Correcting Concealer – This is a nice lightweight medium coverage blurring concealer. I really like this under the eyes! Demo and swatches here.

YSL Touche Eclat Concealer Pen – This is still my favorite under eye brightening concealer. It has a thinner formula but is glowy and emollient. It won’t cover dark circles but I really like it for brightening.

Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Concealer – This is the best multi-tasking creamy concealer. I like that it doesn’t crease or cake. It is also very long lasting which I love.

Ilia Skin Blur Serum Concealer – This is a new formula which has pretty good coverage for under the eyes. Not too thick but not sheer. It’s blurring and self setting. Love the Ilia and Hourglass concealer brushes.

Powder/Set

Best Setting Powder Laura Mercier

I’ve only been using one brand of setting powder these days which is the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder. I like both the Original and Talc-Free formulas. This is one of the few loose powder formulas that doesn’t look like it has a white cast on my skin.

Favorite Blushes

BEst Blush Formulas Sephora

I have so many blush favorites. I love trying new shades and formulas, but if I had to pick just 5 these would be my picks.

Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Crème + Powder Duo – Love the colors they have and the fact that you can layer the cream on top of powder or just wear them separately. I bring at least one shade on trips with me. Select shades are also available in mini sizes.

Prada Touch Cream-To-Powder Soft Blur Blushes are new and I love them. These are cream blushes that dry down to a nice satin finish. I like applying with fingers. I have only tried Peach and Tulip so far but I love the tones and will review and swatch all the shades I picked up before the sale ends. (Peach on the face here, both shades applied here.)

YSL Make Me Blush (powder) is my go-to powder blush of choice these days. The shimmers and mattes are SO beautiful. They have a silky smooth texture that is just so beautiful. If I had to pick one color, 44B Nude Lavalliere is it! Review + swatches here.

Armani Luminous Silk Cheek Tint is the best long-wear formula for a liquid blush. Most other formulas just don’t last but these have a nice dry down and stay put without looking of feeling heavy.

rhode Pocket Blush – I think these are my favorite for a cream blush formula. They are so easy to pop onto the face and blend. I usually bring Freckle and Piggy with me on trips.

Bronzer

Best Cream Bronzers

Dior Forever Skin Bronze Bronzing Balm Stick – If you buy one cream bronzer, buy the one from Dior. Swatches of three shades here, but this is the best satin finish cream bronzer I’ve tried and I really like the colors. They’re not too orange, not too cool toned, they’re just perfect! Swatches here.

Makeup By Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer – This is a natural cream bronzer, very similar in concept to the Merit stick one. I love this because it looks SO natural on the skin.

Merit Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer – Also been reaching for this even though I initially felt it was way too sheer for my taste. I’ve been trying to go lighter on the bronzer and I think it’s more flattering on my skin tone to go sheerer.

Best Highlighters

Sarah Creal Today’s Highlights Peptide Balm – This is the best glowy dewy highlight I’ve tried because it’s not sticky or tacky in feel. It’s a balm but it’s a smooth one. Finish is sheer and natural looking and makes the skin just GLOW.

Hourglass Unreal Radiant Glow Liquid Highlighter – Just swatched these here, but a more detailed review to come very soon! This is a new formula from Hourglass along with a new Highlighter Brush. For a liquid highlight it’s 10/10. Finish is smooth and easy to control. Not too frosty or glittery on the skin and it has a nice dry down. Swatches here.

Dior Forever Glow Maximizer Liquid – This will forever be a favorite. If I had to pick one it would be either Peachy or Nude.

Prada Light Glowing Highlighter Powder – Love this for a powder highlight – the glow is so beautiful! Swatches here.

Eyeshadow Loves

Natasha Denona anything is incredible, I really still love I Need a Warm and I Need a Nude (swatches here and here).

Prada Dimensions Multi-Effect Refillable Eyeshadow in 8 Pansy is my favorite palette of the year so far (swatches here).

Merit Solo Shadow – Love these for a one and done kind of shadow. Top 3 picks are Vachetta, Glace and Surrealism.

For an all-matte palette the Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Original is tied with the Patrick Ta Matte Palettes (I like all the shades but Medium is my go-to).

Eyeliner/Mascara/Brow

Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascaras

Anastasia Brow Definer – This is a classic but I just ordered the ArchiBrow Microblade Detailing Pencil and I love it, the packaging is really innovative and the application is super detailed/fine.

Glossier Boy Brow Arch Pencil – Another favorite for the formula but there isn’t enough product in the pencil! This gets used up SO fast I stopped repurchasing.

Tarte Tartelette Tubing XL – Still the best non-smudging mascara I’ve tried.

Diorshow Overvolume Extreme Volume Waterproof – Love this new formula even more than other Dior mascara formulas.

Lipgloss

As a lip gloss lover it is hard for me to narrow down my favorites, but I keep going back to these five.

Dior Addict Lip Maximizer – Dior lip gloss lover for LIFE!!!!!

REFY Lip Gloss – They have THE best neutral tones.

Lawless Forget the Filler Gloss – Some of the shades are too pale for me, but I swear by Cherry Vanilla for that glossy pout.

Sarah Creal – I really love this formula and the colors. They’re fresh and give just the right amount of color. These are the ones I brought with me on all my trips last year.

Tinted Lip Balms/Oils

Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil new formula 2026

I will spare no expense to try the latest and greatest in balms or oils.

Patrick Ta Major Moisture Tinted Lip Balm – This has been a pleasant surprise for me! I like that there is a good amount of pigment in these for a balm. Pink Salted Caramel on the lips here.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter – A classic I always have in my purse. Love the limited-edition duo they launched recently.

YSL anything – This is the time to save! I love these but they’re expensive. I actually can’t get over how expensive lip products are these days. I still remember when Tom Ford launched a $50 lipstick and everyone was OUTRAGED. Now it seems like nearly everything is near this price point.

Dior Lip Glow Oil – Love the new formula for that cushiony glassy finish. Swatches in this post here.

My Go-To Lipsticks

YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick Review

YSL Candy Glaze, but really YSL anything! I feel like they consistently release top tier formulas and colors. Especially love the Candy Glaze in Shade 13.

Prada Monochrome Soft Matte Blur Lipstick – Still the best matte lipstick formula I’ve tried.

Dior Rouge Dior On Stage Lipstick – Iconic Rose is the best nude pink.

Gucci Glow and Care Shine Lipstick – A classic I can’t live without especially Sally Soft Honey or Julie Blush.

NARS Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick – Love this for a glossy finish.

Lip Liner

New Tom Ford Lip Liner

I am testing several new lip liner formulas right now so I don’t know I can say which is THE best right now. I still really love Tom Ford Beauty and Dior. Will keep you posted on the new ones I test soon!

This wraps up my makeup recommendations! I know it’s a lengthy roundup but I wanted to cover all the categories!

Sales Sephora

Best Makeup To Shop During the Sephora Sale 2025

October 31, 2025

Best Makeup to Shop during the Sephora Sale

The Sephora Savings Event for Holiday starts today with first access for Rouge Members! Use code EVERYTHING to save when shopping online, these are the details per tier:

  • All Sephora Collection 30% off: 10/31 – 11/10
  • Rouge members 20% off: 10/31 – 11/10
  • VIBs 15% off: 11/4 – 11/10
  • Insiders 10% off: 11/4 – 11/10

I’m rounding up my staples and favorites by category. I tried to narrow each category down to my Top 3, but there are a few sections I have more than 3 favorites.

Best Primers

Best Makeup Primers Saie, Charlotte Tilbury, YSE Beauty and Bobbi Brown

These are my favorite primers. I try to find ones that multi-task (ie has SPF, adds hydration or glow.

Best Foundation Formulas

Best Makeup to Shop during the Sephora Sale

Best Foundations and Skin Tints

I’ve split the foundation and skin tint bases into a few different categories based on formula.

Best Skin Tints/Sheer

Best Medium Coverage

Best Stick Foundations

Best Concealers

Best Concealers YSL, Natasha Denona, Givenchy, NARS and Armani

Best Setting Powders

Dior Forever Nude Matte Filter and Nude Radiant Filter

I’ve split my favorites into pressed and loose versions. To this day I still prefer a pressed format for convenience, but I find that loose powder applied with a puff last longer.

Loose Powder Favorites

  • Laura Mercier Ultra-Blur Talc Free Translucent Loose Setting Powder – This is the setting powder formula that gets me the most compliments. Anytime I use Translucent or Rose people always say that my skin looks flawless. It’s really not these days but this powder really does work to blur the skin beautifully. I use the Makeup by Mario Powder Puff with this one.
  • YSL All Hours Hyper Blur Loose Setting Powder – I bought 02 Fair Medium back in April and really like it. It blurs, sets and doesn’t darken. I might try the Translucent formula since my skin tone is a bit lighter right now.

Pressed Setting Powders

Setting Spray Loves

Charlotte Tilbury Setting Spray

I don’t find myself using a setting spray very often these days, but the ones I have tried and like are from Charlotte Tilbury, Makeup by Mario and NARS. All of these are lightweight with an ultra fine mist.

Best Bronzers

Gucci Eclat Soleil Bronzing Powder Shade 01, 02 and 03

My bronzer favorites are still the same as they’ve been for years. I keep hoping for another new formulation to fall in love with, but I keep sticking with these for the tones and formula.

Contour

Rare Beauty Contour Bronzer Stick

I tend to use bronzer as a contour instead of a traditional contour, but three I really like because of the tones

Best Blushes

Also split my recommendations between powder and cream/liquid. I usually prefer a powder format for lasting power.

YSL Make Me Blush 24H Buildable Powder Blush

Favorite Powder Formulas

Armani Luminous Silk Cheek Tint Shine

Favorite Cream or Liquid Formats

  • Armani Luminous Silk Cheek Tint – This is still the best formula for a liquid blush. It’s flawless and long lasting. The shine shades are nice too, but the matte formula is better for lasting power. Review + swatches here.
  • Hourglass Unreal Liquid Blush wins for the best tones and formula. These are on the dewy side but this year my skin has been exceptionally dry so I’ve been loving them. Review + swatches here.
  • Rhode Pocket Blush – I still really love these. Freckle is the best everyday neutral. Swatches + review here.

Highlighter Loves

Dior Beauty Forever Glow Maximizer Gold, Peachy and Rosy

Eyeshadow Palettes

Best Eyeshadow Sephora Patrick Ta, Makeup By Mario, Armani Beauty

Best Cream Eyeshadow

Go-To Brow Products

My top four brow products are the:

I recently bought the ABH MicroStroke Detailing Brow Pen and love it. I’m still trying to master the application but after trying several pens and hating them all (some of the colors looked straight up green on me) a friend recommended the ABH one and she was 100% right about the tones and formula.

Mascara Favorites

Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascaras

I feel like I need to expand my mascara rotation this year. I’ve been sticking to three tried and true formulas which I still really love, but I think I need to change things up a bit.

Favorite Lipsticks

Rouge Dior On Stage

Rouge Dior On Stage 120 Iconic Rose

I have so many lipstick loves. It’s hard to narrow down my favorites, but if I had to pick my top 5:

Best Liquid Lipstick

Refy Lip Stick

I’m still not really into liquid lipsticks since most are matte and I prefer some kind of shine or gloss, but I do think Dior makes beautiful ones!

Favorite Tinted Lip Balms/Oils

YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick Review

This is another favorite category of mine. I’ll link the swatches I’ve posted of each formula.

Lip Liner

New Tom Ford Lip Liner

Best Lip Gloss Formulas

Dior Lip Maximizers Shimmer Macadamia and Rose Nude

The best gloss formulas ranked by how often I wear them:

Favorite Makeup Tools

Hourglass Travel Brush Set

Quick mention on some tools that I really love that are available at Sephora.

  • Hourglass Travel Brush Set – I bought this several years ago during the Sephora Sale and it was 100% worth the splurge. This set includes the full-size options.
  • Ilia Brushes – These are SO under-rated, I really hope they make a full line of brushes. I think every one I’ve tried is 10/10 incredible.
  • Glossier Lip Pencil Sharpener – Not the most exciting tool, but this is the best sharpener I’ve found. The way they designed the container makes it perfect to carry in your makeup bag or for travel.
  • Makeup By Mario Powder Puff – Not all puffs are the same. Many of my favorites seem to have changed texture but the Makeup By Mario one is ultra soft and I love the size and shape.
  • Sephora Collection Brush Cleaner – This is the best cleaner to clean creams from your brushes (foundation, concealer, eyeshadow, blush etc.). Since it is spendy I recommend using the Dawn Powerwash Dish Spray first with a brush pad. For those stubborn creams I will then use the Sephora Brush Cleaner and it works wonders to remove cream products.
  • Sephora Collection Cotton – Another staple I swear by. I do love the plush cotton from other brands, but this one is my most-repurchased one.

That wraps up my extensive makeup favorites roundup! Stay tuned for the roundup for other categories very soon! Use code EVERYTHING to save when shopping online, these are the details per tier:

  • All Sephora Collection 30% off: 10/31 – 11/10
  • Rouge members 20% off: 10/31 – 11/10
  • VIBs 15% off: 11/4 – 11/10
  • Insiders 10% off: 11/4 – 11/10
Sales Ulta

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Sale

September 5, 2025

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Sale

I have a sale alert to share! It’s one that’s too good to pass up! Ulta is having their 21 Days of Beauty Sale again and they have some amazing deals with different daily deals 50% off. I shared a tutorial with everything on sale this week here. In case you don’t follow on social I wanted to highlight some of the deals here too.

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Sale

The sale is a little different from most retail sales since they have 1-day offers on select items, but I do think 50% off is the biggest discount I’ve seen from any retailer so I do think it’s worth checking out and marking your calendar.

Ulta has shared a preview of upcoming sales by date so you can browse all the deals in advance here. They also have select items are on sale for a full week, although most of the sales happen for one day only.

My peachy pink makeup look with the sale dates:

MAC Kinda Sexy and Buxom Lip Polish in April

I also picked up some of the Clinique Lip Oils ahead of the sale date, but they will also be 50% off on Sunday 9/7. The Almost Lipstick in Black Honey still remains a cult classic, I remember wearing this in my college days! I love seeing them expand the line to other variations and formulas. The Lip Oils are beautiful and I think the Black Honey shade is a great color for those who want something a little more dressy but still subtle.

Clinique Pop Lip Cheek Oil in Black Honey

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Sale

Sales on my radar (you can browse all the deals here):

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Sale

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Sale

Sales Ulta

Ulta Beauty Big Summer Beauty Sale

July 18, 2025

Ulta Beauty Big Summer Beauty Sale

There are so many great sales going on right now. I shared a summer beauty look with Ulta Beauty earlier in the week here on Instagram and thought I’d highlight the sales here on the blog too. They’re having their Big Summer Beauty Sale and it ends July 19th. Lots of great summer beauty finds are marked own with buy one get one 50% off and up to 40% off too.

Here are the best deals on my radar, starting with RMS at 20% off! RMS Beauty is now at Ulta Beauty and the entire line is 20% off. I love their ReDimension Hydra Powder Blushes and Bronzers. I just noticed they added one of my favorite shades Crystal Slipper to several other formulas so I ordered the Luminizer, Lip2Cheek, Eye Lights and Legendary Lip Oil all in the same shade to try. I won’t get them before the sale ends but I’m still very excited to try it all.

RMS ReDimension Hydra Powder Blushes

ReDimension Hydra Dew Luminzer and Hydra Bronzers

ReDimension Hydra Dew Luminzer and Hydra Bronzers

RMS ReDimension Hydra Powder Blushes

RMS Crystal Slipper

Urban Decay Eyeshadows, Mascaras and Pencils are 40% off. I think the 24/7 Eyeshadow in Half Baked is one of my favorite golds. The 24/7 Glide-On Eyeliners are also on sale along with the Perversion Waterproof and Perversion Mascara.

Ulta Beauty Big Summer Beauty Sale

Tons of mascara brands are marked down – SALE Mascaras here. Tarte Mascaras are 40% off and I still swear by the Tubing and XL Tubing Mascaras. Maneater Mascara, Lights, Camera, Lashes Waterproof and Volumizing are on sale. A few Lancome formulas are also included like the Hypnose Drama Instant Full and Monsieur Big Volumizing and Monsieur Big Waterproof. Lots of formulas from Stila, Estee Lauder, It Cosmetics, Grande and more are included.

Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascaras

This week there are lots of hair straighteners that are 30% off. To this day I still swear by the ghd Platinum+ Styler. It goes with me on every trip too. I gifted one of these to a friend and I was also thrilled to see she packed it one one of our trips together.

ghd Platinum+ Styler

ghd Platinum+ 1” Styler Smooth Sleek Hair

A huge selection of nail products are BOGO 50% off. The shade I’ve been wearing lately that everyone has been asking about is the OPI RapiDry Stun N Done (pearly champagne). I love their Cuticle Oil and ordered a couple of the ones in the tube to carry in my purse.

OPI Rapidry Stun N Done

I also still swear by the Essie top coats like the Speed Setter or Gel Couture top coat. I think there are so many great shades in the Gel Couture line like Sheer Fantasy (sheer pink), Fuel Your Life (purple) and You Candy-It (bright pink).

Essie Gel Couture Sheer Fantasy

Essie Fuel Your Life

Essie You Can-Dy It

A few of you mentioned the Blushed Metal Gel Couture Top coat to me as an iridescent color-shifting topper so I added that to cart and can’t wait to try it!

July 19th is the last day of the sale! If you had anything on your radar I hope you catch this post in time!

Nordstrom Sales

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 Preview

July 8, 2025

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 Sunglasses, Shoes, Accessories

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 starts now for Icon Card Members! The sale runs from July 8th through August 3rd. Nordstrom Cardmembers shop the sale early depending on your Nordy Club Status:

  • ICONS have early access July 8-11
  • AMBASSADORS can shop starting July 9-11
  • INFLUENCERS have early access July 10-11
  • The sale opens to everyone from July 12

I’ll be shopping this week and will share my haul picks. Since Nordstrom launched an online preview of all the sale items early I was able to browse by every category and I pulled some things that caught my eye to put on your radar.

Since we just moved to a new apartment earlier in the spring I am in the market for some new home décor and cookware (still searching daily!). There are quite a few good beauty exclusives this year too. There are lots of great value sets and value sizes. Tons of bundles at marked down prices. Even if you’re more in the market for new beauty launches (rather than sets or value sizes) I still think there’s something for everyone.

Here’s what I have my eye on by category. I will be narrowing down my picks substantially as I browse and sort through the sale in person. For beauty shoppers don’t forget to check out the GIFT WITH PURCHASES online first! Some of the gifts are online only and in store a lot of the associates don’t know about all the gifts available outside of their specific counter or brands.

SHOES and ACCESSORIES

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 Sunglasses, Shoes, Accessories

YSL 52 mm Cat Eye Sunglasses ($270.99 on sale), YSL Tinted Aviators ($337.99), Isabel Marant 51 mm Cat Eye ($171.99), Saint Laurent 55 mm grey sunglasses ($317.99), Tom Ford Penny 55 mm Geometric Sunglasses ($344.99), Jenny Bird Mila Huggie Gold Earrings ($64.99), Monica Vinader Baroque Pearl Earrings ($233.99), Monica Vinader Lab-Grown Diamond Bracelet ($834.99) Bruno Magli Tan Slides ($184.99), Loeffler Randall Knot Sandals ($164.99), Tory Burch Jelly Thong ($79.99), Vince Sneakers ($149.99), Vince Sneakers ($149.99), Dark Brown Suede Belt ($111.99), Madewell Light Brown Belt ($44.99), Nordstrom Tan Belt ($39.99)

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WOMEN’S CLOTHES

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 Women's Clothes

Tan Tank ($38.99), Black Off Shoulder Top ($32.99), Vince Camuto Button Vest ($52.99), White Off Shoulder Top ($32.99), White Bomber Jacket ($98.99), Rails Asymmetrical Mini Skirt ($119.99), Vince Square Neck Tank ($159.99), Fuzzy Sweater ($45.99), AG Denim ($163.99), rag and Bone Denim ($166.99), Frame Denim ($171.99), rag and Bone Denim ($172.99), Open Edit Pleated Mini Skirt ($45.99)

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ACTIVE WEAR

Zella Racerback Sports Bra ($27.99), Zella Skirt ($49.99), Zella Mixed Media Bomber Jacket ($85.99), Zella Studio Luxe Bike Shorts ($39.99), Zella Racerback Sports Bra ($27.99), Zella Skirt ($49.99), Garden Party Minidress ($84.99), Beyond Yoga Colorblock Bra ($48.99) and Leggings ($72.99), Zella Crossbody Bag ($19.99), Cloud Sneakers ($109.99), New Balance Sneakers ($79.99), Flask ($29.99)

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HOME FINDS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Home Finds

Barefoot Dreams Blanket ($124.99), Towel Set ($21.99), Viking Cookware Set ($664.99), Jo Malone Diffuser Duo ($150), Hydrangea Arrangement ($190.99), Nest Duo ($65), Textured Cotton Throws ($29.99 each), Diptyque Trio Set ($92)

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BEAUTY EXCLUSIVES – MAKEUP

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives 2025

Trish McEvoy Set ($275), MAC Lipgloss Duo ($35), Westman Atelier Lip Set ($79), Bobbi Brown Eye Palette + Liner ($69), Armani Blush Duo ($53.40), Prada Lipstick ($37.50), Dior Set ($73), YSL Eyeshadow Palette Set ($91), Hourglass Brush Set ($136), Valentino Lipstick Set ($100)

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BEAUTY EXCLUSIVES – FRAGRANCE

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives 2025

Byredo Blanche Trio ($290 – also available in a Mojave Ghost variation), L’Occitane Shower Oil ($39), Parfums de Marly Trio ($485), Le Labo Travel Set ($94), Jo Malone Duo ($170), Jumbo Hand Wash ($), Diptyque Candle Trio ($), Byredo Travel Set ($198)

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BEAUTY EXCLUSIVES – SKINCARE + BODY

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives 2025

Dr. Dennis Gross Set ($455), KP Bump Eraser Duo ($39), La Mer Travel Set ($98), La Mer Eye Duo ($375), Osea Body Set ($62), Dermaflash Tool ($73), 111Skin Sheet Mask Set ($98), Kiehl’s Better Screen ($45), U Beauty Trio Set ($156)

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I’m hosting a giveaway to celebrate this sale! There will be several throughout this month (also check my Instagram for more giveaways there too). The first one is going to be a $250 eGift Card to Nordstrom. Open to all readers and all you have to do to enter for a chance to win is enter through the widget below and complete ALL THE STEPS. I’ll pick a winner and contact them via email this Friday!

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