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Best Black Friday Sales 2024

November 29, 2024

Best Black Friday Sales

above Jenni Kayne sweater on sale 25% off

Black Friday is here! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday. We had an early Thanksgiving lunch at our home and then went to see Wicked in theaters. It’s been forever since we’ve been to the movie theater and we all thought the movie was very cute. Loved it!

The sales this year are some of the best I’ve ever seen. I already shopped some early sales and wasn’t planning on shopping more, but the sales are SO good I can’t help but keep browsing. Here’s a roundup list of the best ones I’ve found to save you some time from clicking and searching around.

BIG RETAILERS

Anthropologie Gleaming Primrose Vanity Mirror

Anthropologie – 30% off fashion and home and gifts, my favorite Gleaming Primrose Mirror and Vanity Mirror are both included!

Bloomingdale’s – take 25% off lots of select regular-price items, plus Loyallists get a $25 reward for every $100 spent

Neiman Marcus – save $50 to $500 off regular-price collections with code THANKFUL, includes beauty

  • Spend $250 save $50
  • Spend $500 save $125
  • Spend $1,000 save $250
  • Spend $2,000 save $500

Nordstrom – thousands of new markdowns save up to 60%, all sale here

Saks – Black Friday spend $150 and earn a $75 gift card with code BFGIFTSF

Sephora – Lots of Black Friday Gifts marked down to 50% off (including one of my favorite Natasha Denona Palettes) and all Fenty Beauty is 30% off today only

Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix + Trace’d Out Pencil Lip Liner

Shopbop – 25% off with code HOLIDAY

Target – top Black Friday deals added

Black Friday ulta beauty sales 2024

Ulta Beauty – new Black Friday deals added everyday

  • 30% off Urban Decay
  • 20% off Estee Lauder
  • $12 select mascaras
  • 30% off select MAC Lipsticks and Foundations
  • 30% off Olaplex
  • 20% off Supergoop! (just added)
  • $12 select lips
  • 30% off Too Faced Eye
  • Up to 30% off select Shark Beauty

BEAUTY SALES & Gift With Purchases

Charlotte Tilbury Advent Calendar 2024

Bluemercury – Black Friday special 20% off no minimum purchase, 25% off $800+ and 30% off $1,500. Lots of luxury brands included like La Mer, Augustinus Bader, Osea, The Harmonist, Hourglass, Chantecaille, Sisley and more

Bobbi Brown – 24 hours only 30% off sitewide and 50% off select favorites, plus create a 5-piece mini set bag when you spend $80+

Byredo – Complementary 70g candle with orders $225 or more. Your choice of Cotton Poplin, Bibliotheque, Tree House or Burning Rose. In addition, orders $320 or more will receive a 12mL Eau de Parfum with Travel Leather Case. Select your fragrance at checkout.

Chanel Beauty – new High Points Makeup Set launches today with a fluffy pouch, Baume Essentiel in Lilas, Rouge Coco Baume in My Rose and Noir Allure Mascara

Charlotte Tilbury – up to 30% off everything (Treasure Chest Advent Calendar and Pillow Talk Advent also included)

  • 30% off orders $160+
  • 25% off orders $110+
  • 20% off everything

Creed – complimentary Creed Leather Sample Wallet with purchases of $400+

Dyson – Black Friday save up to $300 on Black Friday deals

ForeoBlack Friday deals still going strong, 35% off Bear 2, 40% off UFO 3, 39% off Luna 4, Black Friday Bundle on the FAQ202 and more, plus use code SABRINAS10 to save an extra 10% off (can stack on top of the sales)

Guerlain – Special gift with purchases and step up options thru 12/2

  • Spend $100 and receive an Abeille Royale Night cream (7ml)
  • Spend $275+ and receive an Abeille Royale Night cream (7ml) + Gift Set with Abeille Royale minis and pouch with code THANKS24
  • Spend $500+ and receive an Abeille Royale Night cream (7ml) + Orchide Imperiale Sampler Set with code MERCI24
  • Spend $1,000+ and receive an Abeille Royale Night cream (7ml) + Orchide Imperiale Sampler Set + 3 wick luxury candle with code MERCI24

Hourglass Cosmetics – 20% off sitewide

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked EVIL EYE 2024 via The Beauty Lookbook Blog

L’Occitane – 20% off full priced items with code FRIDAY

Kerastase – 20% off sitewide with code BLACKFRIDAY24 plus a complimentary bag and 3 samples on orders $100+

Kerastase Nutritive Hair Care Line

Olive and June – 25% off everything plus up to 3 free gifts with code 25OFF

Sephora – Lots of Black Friday Gifts marked down to 50% off (including one of my favorite Natasha Denona Palettes) and all Fenty Beauty is 30% off today only

Summer Fridays – 20% off with code CYBER

Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint

Tarte – 40% off for Tarte Perks, 30% off for everyone else and up to 80% off palettes

T3 Micro – 30% off plus free gifts on purchases $150+

U Beauty – 20% off best sellers and holiday sets

Victoria Beckham Beauty – 20% off

Victoria Beckham Beauty travel favorites

Westman Atelier – 20% off sitewide and their Lip Suede Trio is still in stock!

Westman Atelier Lip Suede Matte Lipstick Trio

FASHION, ACCESSORIES and HOME

Alo Yoga – 30% off sitewide, the Foxy Sherpa Jacket is my favorite cozy jacket

Alo Yoga Foxy Sherpa Jacket in Camel

Anthropologie – 30% off fashion and home and gifts, my favorite Gleaming Primrose Mirror and Vanity Mirror are both included!

APL – 30% off sitewide + $50 off your next order, my favorite styles are the Zipline, Techloom Dream and Techloom Breeze, I also love their slides (close up of two favorite styles I just ordered here)

APL Techloom Dream and Zipline

Aritizia – 20 to 50% off everything

Away Travel – save 25% off everything

Calpak – up to 60% off

Free People – 50% off select styles

Jenni Kayne – 25% off and $50 towards your next purchase when you spend $125 or more, I really love their Cropped Cashmere Cocoon Cardigan (eyeing the color Shadow for my next splurge) and also have the Cashmere Half Zip and Cashmere Fisherman in my cart

Lululemon – tons of items included in their Black Friday Sale selections

Madewell – 50% off with code MADEBETTER, I bought this soft Wedged V-Neck Sweater (wearing it here), Alpaca-Blend V-neck in grey, and LOVE this Cashmere V-Neck (bought it in Heather Oat)

Mejuri – 25% off, my favorite pieces linked here including their huggies and hoops and travel jewelry case

Mejuri Travel Case

Reformation – 25% off everything

Theory – Up to 50% off Sitewide

Varley – 30% off select styles

Vince – 25% off sitewide with code HOTELVINCE

Happy Shopping!

Sales

Early Black Friday Deals to Shop Now

November 24, 2024

Early Black Friday Deals to Shop Now 2024

Black Friday has arrived early and tons of retailers have already launched their Black Friday and Cyber Week sales early. My inbox has been overflowing with alerts so I’ve put together a roundup to help save you some time! Here’s what has caught my eye. We already did a little shopping yesterday in person at our local mall. I found lots of cute sweaters and jackets at Madewell. Lots of bigger retailers like Nordstrom also have limited-time markdowns on a wide selection of items like Vince, home decor and more. The Dyson Airwrap (and other hair tools) is currently marked down $100 off at a wide range of retailers. Definitely a lot of places to save this year!

BEAUTY SALES

Bluemercury – Holiday Shopping Party with major savings, 20% off purchases $200, 25% off purchases $800+ and 30% off purchases $1,500 (love these two scents I recently tried, part of their sale!)

Bobbi Brown – Early access with 30% off sitewide for BBAcess members (no code needed)

Charlotte Tilbury – Save up to 40% off Charlotte’s Beauty Kits

Foreo – Save up to 50% on Early Black Friday Deals and use code SABRINAS10 to save an extra 10% off (can stack on top of Black Friday deals), absolutely love the LED Face Mask

Glossier – Save 25% off and unlock 30% off orders $100+ (sets and kits are excluded)

Guerlain – Special gift with purchases and step up options thru 12/2

  • Spend $100 and receive an Abeille Royale Night cream (7ml)
  • Spend $275+ and receive an Abeille Royale Night cream (7ml) + Gift Set with Abeille Royale minis and pouch with code THANKS24
  • Spend $500+ and receive an Abeille Royale Night cream (7ml) + Orchide Imperiale Sampler Set with code MERCI24
  • Spend $1,000+ and receive an Abeille Royale Night cream (7ml) + Orchide Imperiale Sampler Set + 3 wick luxury candle with code MERCI24

Kate Somerville – Save 30% off with code CYBER30

Kiehl’s – save 30% off sitewide plus a 6-piece gift set with orders $135+

Kosas – Save 25% off sitewide

L’Oreal Colorsonic – Special $99 price on Colorsonic Device 11/24 thru 11/27 with code SABRINA99

Natasha Denona – Black Friday Sale deals and major savings

Necessaire – 25% off sitewide

Summer Fridays – 20% off with code CYBER

T3 Micro – 30% off sitewide with code SAVE30

Tarte – 30% off sitewide 11/24 through 11/28

Tata Harper – 20% off orders $175+ with code HOLIDAY20 (sets and kits excluded)

Tatcha – save 25% off sitewide and mystery gifts (2 gifts on orders $100+ and 4 gifts on orders $200+) with code CYBER24

BIG RETAILER SALES

Bloomingdale’s – take $25 off every $100 you spend on items labeled BLACK FRIDAY 11/24 only

Nordstrom – Black Friday Deals are live! Beauty Sale here

SephoraCyber Week preview, dates and brands listed on their Cyber Week page

Target – Black Friday deals live now

Ulta Beauty – early major Black Friday Deals now (stay tuned for more launching Tuesday!), a few highlights:

CLOTHES & ACCESSORIES

Adidas – early Black Friday sale savings up to 70% off

Anthropologie – extra 40% off sale items

Aritzia – Warm Up Sale up to 50% off

Away Travel – 25% off everything!

Beyond Yoga – 25% off sitewide

Calpak – up to 60% off limited time sale, my favorite Clear Cosmetics Cases in Small, Medium and Large all marked down

Jcrew – up to 50% off almost everything, prices as marked

Jenni Kayne – 25% off Black Friday Event

Madewell – 40% off with code MADEBETTER

Mejuri – early Black Friday sale for Mejuri+ members with 25% off orders $150+ (you can join for free)

New Balance – up to 40% off select styles for Members

Paige – Extra 30% off already reduced styles

Rag and Bone – 25% off sitewide

Rails – 30% off with code BFCM24

Shopbop – early access for Shopbop members 25% off storewide

Theory – 25% off sitewide

Vince – 25% off with code HOTELVINCE

HOME SALES

CB2 – up to 50% off early Black Friday deals, plus free shipping on orders $99+ (excludes furniture and oversized items)

Crate and Barrel – early Black Friday sale up to 30% off and Christmas decor ships free on orders $49+

Dyson – save up to $300 off select items, Airwrap Multi-Styler $499.99, Supersonic $329.99, more hair care deals here

Wayfair – save up to 80% off area rugs, save up to 55% off seasonal decor and more

West Elm – up to 50% off, early Black Friday Deals

Let me know what sales you’re shopping! I’d love to hear about your buys.

 

 

Sales Sephora Skincare

Skincare and Body Care Favorites from Sephora

November 6, 2024

With the Sephora sale in full swing I’m sharing my favorites in skincare, body care and fragrance today. As a beauty creator I am fortunate to be able to try a wide range of products. I love trying new skincare but to keep my list edited I’m focusing on my tried and true staples, ie products I repurchase over and over again. Dates and details below, use code SAVINGS if shopping online! (some exclusions apply):

  • Rouge members 20% off: 11/1 – 11/11
  • VIBs 15% off: 11/5 – 11/11
  • Insiders 10% off: 11/5 – 11/11
  • All Sephora Collection 30% off: 11/1 – 11/11

Best Skincare Sephora Sale

Makeup Removers and Cleansers

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser

For removing makeup double cleansing is still a must to effectively remove all traces of makeup or sunscreen. I love a good cleansing oil but my favorite isn’t sold at Sephora (it’s this one from Chanel). I do have several solid balm makeup removers I love which I’ll list below.

Farmacy Green Clean is one of the best makeup remover balms. I love the classic one and this is the one I always keep stocked at home, but their limited-edition scented ones are always so fun for me to try.

Elemis and Clinique also make great solid cleansing balms, but I feel like the Farmacy one is the best and most effective.

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser is the best everyday cleanser for me and Andrew. After trying dozens of cleansers over the years I have to say this has the best consistency to clean the skin without drying it.

Serums and Moisturizers

Drunk Elephant Skincare Favorites Protini Polypeptide Cream and Serum

I’ve been neglecting essence treatments this year but I think I need to start using one again since they really make a difference! I just repurchased the La Mer Treatment Lotion for the sale.

For serums my 3 go-to’s include the Drunk Elephant B-Hydra (great for year round), Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum (for brightening) and La Mer The Concentrate Serum (best splurge).

I have several favorites for moisturizing creams. My top 5 are the La Mer Moisturizing Soft Cream, Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream, Augustinus Bader The Cream, Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer and the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base.

La Mer Skincare Favorites

I would rank the La Mer and Charlotte Tilbury in my top 2 right now. Those are the two formulas I packed with me in October. While La Mer is quite the splurge, I do think it has been worth it for me. I have repurchased the Moisturizing Soft Cream multiple times and also bought one to gift to my sister-in-law for Mother’s Day and she loves it.

With any of these formulas I highly recommend checking out a travel set or value set to try first. I always find it helpful to try something in a smaller size to sample before committing to the full size. Some great options:

Several of you asked me if I use retinol or tretinoin – I do not. I have really loved the Kiehl’s Micro-Dose Retinol Serum in the past but haven’t repurchased in a while. Right now I’ve been loving La Mer’s new Rejuvenating Night Cream. I’ve been using this for several months now and every other night (it is suitable to use nightly though) and I 10/10 love it.

Eye Treatments

La Mer and Caudalie Eye Cream

I have a few eye treatments I love from Sephora. The La Mer Eye Concentrate Cream is my go-to right now. It has the best consistency and texture for me – not too thick and not too thin. It helps with fine lines and hydration.

I’ve also been very impressed with Caudalie’s Resveratrol-Lift, Premiere Cru and the Vinoperfect Dark Circle Brightening Eye Cream. I’ve repurchased the brightening one and will probably repurchase the Resveratrol-Lift before the sale ends.

Face Masks and Treatments

Innisfree Pore Mask

I have used pore clearing and detox masks the most this year out of any face mask or treatment. I have three I think are 100% worth checking out. Innisfree Super Volcanic AHA Pore Clearing Clay Mask is one of the most gentle pore masks I’ve tried and I’m obsessed. Caudalie Pore Minimizing Instant Detox Mask is also excellent but it’s on the stronger side (absorbs a LOT of excess oil). A few readers recommended the La Mer Deep Purifying Mask to me earlier this year. I decided to give it a try and it 10/10 lives up to the hype from you! It is quite the splurge and currently sold out online but you can always add the notification restock alert to your account if you’re interested.

For the best sheet mask I still swear by the La Mer Treatment Lotion Hydrating Sheet Masks but it costs an arm and leg.

Lip Balms

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balms

I am a lip-balm junkie. I love trying different formulas! I could go on and on about ones I’ve loved, but the three I’ve used up and repurchased are Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm (this mini set is so cute), Laneige Glowy Lip Balm (love this cute set too) and the La Mer Lip Volumizer (love the clear one, but the tinted ones are also fun).

Swatches of the Summer Fridays ones below:

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balms swatches

Sunscreen

Caudalie and Charlotte Tilbury Sunscreen

My top three sunscreens right now are the Caudalie Vinosun Protect SPF 50, Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer SPF 50 and Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 60. I also really like a lot of formulas from Supergoop! but right now those three listed above are what I have been using lately.

Body Care

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Body Cream

I love trying different body washes and shower creams. I don’t have any loyalty to a particular formula or brand as I love trying new ones all the time. I will say I gravitate towards ones that can be unisex or have that clean smell because Andrew likes to use them too. Our top three most repurchased formulas are the Ouai Dean Street Body Wash, Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Play Body Wash and Jack Black Turbo Wash. I will say that for winter the turbo wash is a little too drying so we’ve switched it out for the Necessaire Body Wash in Santal (love this Body Wash Discovery Set they’ve launched this year).

For a shower oil Andrew loves the L’occitane Almond Shower Oil. We used to love the Shea Shower Cream but they changed the formula/scent recently and it has an unflattering floral scent to it now.

If you struggle with body acne (we sometimes do in the hot summer months) we recommend the Kosasport Good Body Skin AHA Enzyme Exfoliating Body Wash.

Two body creams I really love are the Herbivore Botanicals Cloud Milk Coconut Body Cream and Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream. As a huge fan of Phlur Missing Person’s scent I also really love the Missing Person Body Oil (although I think Osea and Chanel make the best body oils, unfortunately they aren’t at Sephora).

That wraps up my current skincare and body care favorites! I know finding the best skincare can be overwhelming as it really takes time to try and see if something works for your skin type or needs. I really wish there was 1 single brand I could use all of my skincare from. If I had to pick just one I think Drunk Elephant has the best variety and range.

If you’re looking for recommendations I hope you found this post helpful!

Sales Sephora

Best Makeup To Shop from the Sephora Sale

November 1, 2024

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer Ginger

The Sephora Savings Event starts today with first access for Rouge Members! Use code SAVINGS if shopping online! (some exclusions apply).

  • Rouge members 20% off: 11/1 – 11/11
  • VIBs 15% off: 11/5 – 11/11
  • Insiders 10% off: 11/5 – 11/11
  • All Sephora Collection 30% off: 11/1 – 11/11

Here are my Top 3 favorite picks by category.

Primers

NARS Light Reflecting Primer and Setting Spray

I’m not usually a primer fan because it adds an extra layer that I don’t really want. I’m into multi-taskers and these are my top 3 primers.

Foundation Favorites

Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint

Best Skin Tints/Sheer

All of my favorite skin tints are reviewed in this Best Skin Tints for Summer post (note not all of them are available at Sephora, but it has all my shades + swatches listed).

 

Armani Luminous Silk Glow Blush

Best Medium Coverage

Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Foundation & Stick Foundation Review VI

Best Stick Foundations

Best Concealers

YSL Touche Eclat Radiant Touch Concealer

My top three favorite formulas for concealer are ones that won’t cake or crease:

Setting Powders

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Powder Medium | The Beauty Look Book

Top three favorites for setting powers:

Bronzer

Armani Luminous Silk Creamy Bronzing Powder

My top three powder bronzer favorites:

Contour Favorites

Rare Beauty Contour Bronzer Stick

The best contour sticks:

Blush Favorites

New Gucci Beauty Launches Blush Shades, Lipsticks and Illuminator

Blush – Powder

I feel like I don’t have new favorites for powders except for those Hourglass Palettes which are sold out online. There are 3 favorites I have with shimmer and 3 more that are more satiny/matte.

Blush – Cream/Liquid

Hourglass Unreal Liquid Blush Review and Swatches

Top three favorite liquid/cream formulas:

Highlighter Favorites

Dior Forever Glow Maximizer Longwear Liquid Highlighter swatches

So many highlighter options I love these days, but if I were forced to pick just three:

Eyeshadow Palettes

Natasha Denona I Need a Warm Palette

I think Natasha Denona makes the best palettes. I think there is something for everyone and she has a good range of color options!

Eye Shadow – individual/singles

Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Shadow (new formula)

If you try one cream shadow formula, I recommend trying the Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Cream Eyeshadow – love the new reformulation, review here.

Mascara

Top three mascara formulas:

Lipstick Favorites

Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix Review via The Beauty Lookbook

Soooo many lipstick favorites! It was hard to narrow down to just three, but here are the best ones I’ve tried:

Tinted Lip Balm/Oil

YSL Candy Glow Tinted Butter Balm

 

 

Top picks:

Guerlain KissKiss Bee Glow Oil

Lip Liner

Glossier Lip Liner

There are so many good lip pencil colors, but the formulas aren’t all the same quality, here are 3 I swear by:

The new Tom Ford Longwear Lip Liners are really good too!

Lip Gloss

Dior Lip Maximizers Shimmer Macadamia and Rose Nude

I think Lip Gloss is my favorite beauty category, I could probably list at least 20 I love, but my absolute top 3 favorites

That wraps up my makeup favorites for the holiday savings event! What’s on your list/radar?

I’m going to be hosting several giveaways this holiday season! Kicking it off with a $250 egift card for Sephora (US site) to one Beauty Lookbook reader! It is open to anyone 18+ and to enter for a chance to win, use the widget below to enter. Best if you open this on a desktop browser or Chrome. Giveaway ends 11/5/2024 11:45 PM est. I’ll pick a winner from the entries within 48 hours and announce on this blog post and email them directly from [email protected].

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As always thank you for your love and support! xoxo

Sales

Save 25% off During the Bluemercury Anniversary Sale

September 13, 2024

Best Beauty Staples from the Bluemercury Anniversary Sale

It’s been a while since I’ve done a sale alert roundup but this one is too good to not share. Bluemercury is celebrating their 25th anniversary with up to 25% off orders $250+ now through 9/22 for Bluerewards members (some exclusions apply). Use code NEWBLUE. If you’re not a member you can sign up for free to unlock access to members-only benefits, offers and events.

This came at the perfect time for me since I’ve had a few pricey things on my list to restock but was waiting for a promo somewhere. I shared my Top 10 luxury beauty must-haves on Instagram in partnership with Bluemercury. I received a lot of great feedback on RMS, La Mer and some other things so I wanted to share a closer look here with some swatches.

Brand exclusions include: Aesop, Baobab, Bluemercury Sets, Diptyque, IS Clinical, Jan Marini, SkinCeuticals, Trudon, Victoria Beckham Beauty, Vintners Daughter. Brands capped at 20% include Elta MD, Oribe, PC Skin, Sturm, Therabody. Dyson products are 15% off.

Skincare Favorites

There are so many great skincare brands that are part of the sale. Three I rotate regularly include La Mer, Sisley and Augustinus Bader. I still love the La Mer Moisturizing Soft Cream as one of my daily go-to’s for a luxury cream. As far as hydrating face mists go, I’ve really loved La Mer for a luxe option and the new Revitalizing Face Mist is one I’ve really enjoyed.

I’m still very sad that La Mer discontinued their original The Tonic and replaced it with The Essential Tonic, but it’s very good – just thicker, more hydrating and almost like an essence/toner. I do recommend it but the Sisley Floral Toning Lotion is my absolute favorite (alcohol free) for sensitive skin. It is scented but it’s very soft and fragrance is very low on the ingredient list. Out of all the toners the Sisley one is the one I’ve repurchased the most and it really works well to refresh and balance the skin.

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream, The Concentrate and The Eye Concentrate

I’m obsessed with sheet masks and eye masks. There are so many I have on my list that I want to try. I still really love the La Mer Treadment Lotion Hydrating Masks but they are insanely expensive. A couple of you recommended I check out the Deep Purifying Mask and I think it’s my favorite purifying mask (sold out online but might be available at your local store). I didn’t want to splurge, but it’s 10/10 as good as you have said it is.

For an eye mask I love the Augustinus Bader Eye Patches for a hydrogel mask. It really does work well to help with depuffing and it leaves the under eye area refreshed. I also really enjoy the 111Skin Rose Gold or Cryo De-Puffing ones. ReVive also makes an excellent one called the Instant DePuffing Gel Eye Mask.

 

Hair Care Favorites

Haircare Favorites Oribe

I’m obsessed with Oribe and Hair Rituel by Sisley. I feel like Oribe has some of the best shampoo, conditioners and masks – no matter what I try, I keep going back to the Gold Lust line and love the Shampoo, Conditioner and Dry Shampoo.

Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray and Gold Lust Dry Shampoo

The Sisley Hair Rituel Hair Oil is the best hair oil I’ve tried. I’ve tried dozens and this has the best consistency that doesn’t weigh down my hair for a soft glossy shine and has a pleasant scent. I also really love their shampoos and conditioners but at the rate I go through hair product it would be too expensive for me to repurchase over and over again.

Hair Rituel by Sisley Precious Hair Oil Review | The Beauty Look Book

Mason Pearson brushes are also part of the sale. I rarely ever see these go on sale (although Gilt has a good selection at a discount). Out of all the brushes I’ve purchased the Mason Pearson brushes are the best quality and have lasted me the longest. I love the larger Popular Brush and the Pocket Size (bristle + nylon).

Mason Pearson Brushes

Makeup Favorites

Lots of makeup favorites that is part of the sale. There’s really so much I could mention but here are some highlights.

I’ve been playing with RMS Beauty more and am beyond obsessed. I think the ReDimension Hydra Powder Blushes are 10/10 on all points: colors, pigment, texture, glowy finish, lasting power, blendablity. I have a few shades and love Crystal Slipper for the best neutral and anytime I wear French Rose I get TONS of compliments (I should wear it more). Also think the ReDimension Hydra Dew Luminzer and Hydra Bronzers are incredibly beautiful, but the blushes are the stand outs.

RMS ReDimension Hydra Powder Blushes swatches

ReDimension Hydra Dew Luminzer and Hydra Bronzers

I picked up some lip items to try. I absolutely LOVE the Legendary Serum Lipsticks. These are twist up super opaque creamy lipsticks with a satiny matte finish and the formula is unlike anything else I’ve tried. They almost have a cooling sensation when you apply (not minty or tingly though). The pigment is INCREDIBLE. There are few new nude shades and I really love Mae and Jayne.

RMS Legendary Serum Lipsticks

RMS Legendary Serum Lipsticks swatches

I love the Go Nude Lip Pencil texture. I definitely want to check out more shades soon but I picked up Morning Dew and Night Time Nude.

I could go on and on about Tom Ford Beauty. I would say my top 3 picks are the Eye Color Quad (love so many of these but think Hazy Sensuality is incredibly), the Eye Defining Pen is the best liquid liner, and the Shade and Illuminate Duo in Peach Light.

Tom Ford Hazy Sensuality

Tom Ford Hazy Sensuality

Pat McGrath LUST Gloss is the best smooth non-sticky gloss on the market. I really love all the shades, in particular Love Potion, Nude Venus and Peach Perversion.

Pat McGrath LUST Gloss

RMS Legendary Serum Lipstick Jayne + Pat McGrath LUST Gloss Peach Perversion + RMS Crystal Slipper Blush

RMS Legendary Serum Lipstick Jayne + Pat McGrath LUST Gloss Peach Perversion + RMS Blush in Crystal Slipper

Sisley makes the best matte eyeliner, I love the Phyto-Khol Star Matte Eye Pencil.

A quick shout out for the La Mer Lip Volumizers. I really love the formula as a hydrating lip product. They added sheer tinted shades and while these are pretty much clear on the lips, I still really love the formula. On me they’re really not plumping but more like a smooth glossy serum that hydrates them with a cushiony feel.

La Mer Lip Volumizers

La Mer Lip Volumizers

Beauty Tools

Best Beauty Tools Hourglass, NARS and Laura Mercier

A quick mention on makeup brushes. Makeup tools are expensive and quite an investment. Three brands I really love for quality and ones that have lasted me years are from Laura Mercier, Hourglass and NARS. I shared a closer look here in a video format which I think is more helpful than photos (they’re also linked).

Perfumes

Parfums de Marly Valaya

My last mention is perfume. Parfums de Marly, Creed, Tom Ford and a lot of luxe brands are part of the sale. I still really love Valaya. I might repurchase Creed Aventus for my husband.

I know I covered a lot, I hope this helps in case you were wondering about any of the items I shared in my video yesterday! I know there will be more sales coming up in the holiday months but if you were looking to try out anything new or restock something I think the savings in this event are very good!

UPDATE: A few of the links were not working but I fixed them all. Hope they work now. Also for those of you who said the code NEWBLUE doesn’t work, be sure to be signed up for the Bluemercury BlueRewards! It’s free – you just have to setup your profile first before the promo code will work.

Hauls Nordstrom Sales

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024 – My Haul Picks

July 12, 2024

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024 Beauty Exclusives Haul

Happy Friday! I shopped the Nordstrom Sale earlier this week and have swatches of my beauty haul picks. Here are the beauty sets I picked up. Also since a lot of the sets this year are discounted bundles of permanent items I swatched a few more of the sets since I already own a lot of the colors.

Hourglass Golden Rose Ambient Lighting Palette

Hourglass Golden Rose Ambient Lighting Palette

The Hourglass Golden Rose Ambient Lighting Palette ($64) is probably my favorite thing I picked out, although not a must-have if already own a lot of palettes from Hourglass. The shades include Celestial Strobe Light (shimmery champagne), Iridescent Rose Blush (medium rose), Dim Infusion Blush (soft coral) and Golden Bronze Light (soft bronze). I think all the colors have been in at least one palette before, but I love the combination and think this is a pretty one.

The Sculpt and Gloss Set ($45) has two permanent colors of the Phantom Glossy Balm in Mist and Sculpt Lip Liner in Flaunt. The colors are really pretty. I’m still not the biggest fan of the lip liner formula, but the color is good. (Review + swatches of the formula in this post here). The duo set is offered at a nice discount for the sale. I already own both shades but I swatched them for you. I’m wearing both below.

Hourglass Golden Rose Ambient Lighting Palette look

Hourglass Golden Rose Ambient Lighting Palette look

NSALE 2024 Lip Sets

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusive Lip Sets: YSL, Tom Ford, Trish McEvoy and NARS

There are lots of lip sets offered during the sale. If you’ve had your eye on any or need to restock I think this is a great time to try one. Otherwise I’d say wait until holiday since all the colors in these sets are permanent and there will most likely be some more interesting options come fall.

YSL Loveshine Lip Duo ($60) has two shades Shade 44 Nude Lavalliere and 150 Nude Lingerie. These are permanent shades. In case you haven’t kept up with the YSL Beauty launches, the Loveshine formula replaced the Rouge Volupte Shine formula this year. Full review + swatches here.

Tom Ford Beauty Luxe Gloss Duo ($90) is a beautiful duo of neutrals in Inhibition (beige tan) and Sunrise Pink (soft rose). Both are permanent and since I used mine up quite some time ago I thought it would be nice to restock and buy these. They’re glossy, lush and moisturizing.

Trish McEvoy Lip Trio ($60) has three beautiful wearable pinks. I don’t think this is actually part of the Anniversary Sale but it a new set and it was displayed with all the other NSALE Beauty Exclusives. Either way I’m glad I picked it up. It has a Lipstick in Perfect Pink (soft bright cool pink), Easy Lip Gloss in Babe (creamy powdery pink) and Long-Wear Lip Liner in Barely There (neutral nude). The kit has shades I can see myself wearing on a regular basis. I love the consistency and pigment.

NARS Afterglow Sensual Shine Duo ($45) has full-size lipsticks in Dolce Vita (soft rose) and Devotion (beige nude). I love this formula and have already used up Dolce Vita. Both have a very comfortable feel one lips. Perfect amount of color and shine. This is one of my favorite lip formulas.

NARS Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipsticks Dolce Vita and Devotion

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusive Lip Sets: YSL, Tom Ford, Trish McEvoy and NARS swatches

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusive Lip Sets: YSL, Tom Ford, Trish McEvoy and NARS swatches

Westman Atelier Sets

I shared a look at the Westman Atelier Sets earlier and added swatches. All the shades are permanent. For those who love that glossy glass skin or dewy look you will love these. The Summer Bronze Trio ($115, PR gifted) has full sizes of Lit Up Stick in Nectar, Baby Cheeks in Dou Dou and the Liquid Super Loaded Illuminator in Peau de Soleil.

I love the Lit Up Stick and Baby Cheeks. The Liquid Super Loaded is too dewy for my taste even if I mix in with a moisturizer, but it performs exactly as described and I know a lot of you love it.

The Petite Lit Up Stick Duo ($40) has two permanent shades in Brulee and Nectar. Love these for travel or to pop in the purse for touch ups on the go.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Westman Atelier Sets 2024 swatches

Eye Bundle Sets

There are lots of eye bundles with permanent shades. The Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick Trio ($54) has Shell, Moonstone and Smokey Topaz. The Laura Mercier Effortless Eyes Trio ($60) has Burnished Bronze, Dune and Rosegold. A number of you messaged me you wished they launched new colors for the sale instead of offering the same repeated shades every single year. I 100% agree with you. I’ve swatched these anyways in case you don’t have access to these in person.

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Set and Laura Mercier Eye Caviar Sticks NSALe 2024

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Set and Laura Mercier Eye Caviar Sticks NSALe 2024

Charlotte Tilbury Sets

Charlotte Tilbury Blush Glow Glide Set: Pillow Talk and Pinkgasm

Charlotte Tilbury has bundles of permanent best sellers. I picked up the Charlotte Tilbury Blush & Glow Glide Set ($88) which has Pillow Talk Highlighter, Pillow Talk Matte Blush and Pinkgasm as a gift. I’ve added swatches of a few more items for comparison/reference.

The Pillow Talk Lip Kit ($65) has the Lip Cheat, Lip Blur and Matte Revolution in Pillow Talk. I do think the Lip Liner and Matte Revolution are staples. I’m not a big fan of the Lip Blur Formula, it feels like it just sits on the lips and it’s not transfer proof at all. I didn’t pick up this set as I already own the individual items but I swatched them in case you haven’t tried all 3 yet.

Charlotte Tilbury swatches

I’ve been using the Magic Cream a lot lately and used up two jars in the past year so I picked up the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Face & Body Duo ($90) since I wanted to replenish them.

Charlotte TIlbury Magic Cream and Body Set NSALE Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024

Fragrance Sets

The Byredo Les Triples Set ($95) is the same as last year. The bottles are super cute but they don’t come with atomizer spritzers. If you don’t mind the dabber style, these are nice. I prefer the Atomizer Spray Trios like this one or this one instead, although the glass isn’t as thick or sturdy as the bottles. They do make separate leather cases to hold the atomizers but they are fairly expensive. Full size vs minis for comparison below.

Byredo Perfume Mini Trio Nordstrom Anniversary sale

I was SO close to buying the Parfums de Marly Fragrance Trio ($435) with miniatures of Delina, Delina La Rosee and Delina Exclusif. I’m not really a rose fragrance fan but after trying the discovery set earlier this year I fell in love with all 3 (I like La Rosee the best). It’s actually still in my online shopping cart, but I already own so many perfumes I decided to pass (for now).

Tools and Devices

Nuface Trinity+ NSALE 2024

Last but not least, I picked up the NuFace Trinity+ Starter Kit ($265). It’s been on my radar and the sale price seemed pretty good. I haven’t tried it yet but am really excited to (I used to own the older version). My face definitely needs some toning and I have high hopes this will help.

Another tool I recommend on sale is the ghd Platinum Plus Styler. It’s a straightener but I also use it to curl my hair. It’s on sale now and I still use it all the time. You can see it in action here.

ghd Platinum+ 1” Styler Curled Hair

I went on the Ambassador Access day and by the time I was in store nearly everything on my clothes, shoes and accessories wishlist had sold out in my size (or sold out completely). I did pick up two Barefoot Dreams Blankets in the Checks and Stripes Pattern and CozyChic Blanket in Pearl. I love having fresh new ones on hand.

Nsale Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Haul 2024

For this week’s Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway the winners are SuzanneG, SarahK and GayleG – please check your emails! You will have received one from sabrina@thebeautylookbook!

Did you buy anything from the Nordstrom sale this year? Let me know what you picked up!

Nordstrom Sales

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024 – First Look

July 7, 2024

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024 BEAUTY EXCLUSIVES PREVIEW

The Nordstrom Anniversary sale starts this week with early access for cardmembers. They launched an online preview of this event and I’ve rounded up the highlights for their Beauty Exclusives, clothes, accessories and more.

The Anniversary Sale happens once a year. Nordstrom Cardmembers have early access depending on what tier you are. Access dates are as follows starting July 9th this week:

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024 Dates

There are a lot of options available and since things tend to sell out quickly I recommend going through each category that interests you and start building a wishlist. There’s an “Add to Wish List” button on each individual product page. Simply click the heart icon and it will save it to your Wishlist Page in your account. That way when your access date starts you can easily add things to cart.

For my beauty lovers there are lots of NSALE Beauty Exclusives. I’ve shopped the sale every single year and over the years they’ve seemed to shift the offering themes to discounted bundles and value sets (or sizes) vs. new exclusive colors or things you can only find during the sale.

I went through every category and still found quite a few things to put on my wishlist. There are a lot of luxury brands that have value sets I think are worth checking out, especially if you’ve had something like La Mer, Parfums de Marly, Armani Beauty, Jo Malone, Augustinus Bader, Oribe etc. on your radar.

Whether you’re shopping in store or online, be sure to check out the GIFT WITH PURCHASE page! Once the sale starts Nordstrom updates this page regularly. They don’t always have all the gifts in store (some are online only) and even in store in the associates don’t always know about brand specific GWPs.

Here’s what I’ve put on my radar by category. Quick note: since many of these are bundles or value sets of “best sellers” know that similar options will probably launch come the holiday season. Still it’s a nice way to save.

Beauty Exclusives – Makeup Sets

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale NSALE 2024 Beauty Exclusives and Makeup Sets

Westman Atelier Summer Bronze Trio ($115, valued at $154) / MAC Lip Kit ($45, valued at $73) / Charlotte Tilbury Glow Trio ($88, valued at $132) / Hourglass Palette Quad ($64) / Hourglass Lip Duo ($45, valued at $65) / Armani Beauty Glow Set ($54, valued at $81) / Tom Ford Luxe Gloss Duo ($90, valued at $118)/ Prada Lip Clutch ($190, after sale $250) / YSL Loveshine Duo ($60, valued at $90)/ Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow Palette + Mascara ($69, valued at $139) / Tom Ford Set ($75) / Trish McEvoy Set ($275, valued at $697)

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Beauty Exclusives – Fragrance & Body

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale NSALE 2024 Beauty Exclusives and Fragrance and Body Sets

Diptyque Set ($126, valued at $180) / Byredo Trio ($95, valued at $104) / Osea Set ($58, valued at $98) / Jo Malone Diffuser Duo ($145, valued at $220) / Parfums de Marly Trio ($435, valued at $640) / Le Labo Discovery Set ($67, valued at $99) / Jo Malone Collection ($90, valued at $115) / Kiehl’s Musk EDT ($31, valued at $48) / Salt and Stone Duo ($27, valued at $40) / Tom Ford Shimmering Body Oils ($68, valued at $80)

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Beauty Exclusives – Skincare

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale NSALE 2024 Beauty Exclusives and Skincare Care and Tools

La Mer Set ($415, valued at $640)/ DERMAPORE+ ($73, after sale $109) / NuFace Trinity+ ($265, valued at $395) / U Beauty Set ($156, valued at $224) / Dr. Dennis Gross Set ($455, valued at $641)/ Charlotte Tilbury Magic Face & Body ($90, valued at $130) / Sisley Face Care Duo ($240, valued at $365) / La Prairie Set ($915) / L’Occitane Set ($37.50, valued at $65) / Kiehl’s Best Sellers Bundle ($72, valued at $108)

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Beauty Exclusives – Hair Care and Tools

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale NSALE 2024 Beauty Exclusives and Hair Care and Tools

Oribe Gold Lust Set ($102, valued at $152) / R&Co Bundle ($75) / Guerlain Abeille Royale Hair Duo ($170, valued at $238) / ghd Platinum+ Styler ($179, after sale $289) / Drybar Rollers ($86.43) / Olaplex Jumbo No4 Shampoo and No5 Conditioner ($77 each, valued at $120) / Drybar Jumbo Dry Shampoo ($28.14)  Slip Scrunchies ($45, valued at $65) / Oribe Duo ($74, valued at $104) / T3 Switch Kit ($199.99, after sale $299.99)

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Nsale 2024 Women’s Clothes

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale NSALE 2024 Womens Active Wear, Denim, Pullovers

Lots of activewear and fall preview items are part of the sale. Here’s what I’ve put on my radar for the sale.

Zella Sports Bra $27.99 / Sweaty Betty Set $84.99/ Lite Half Zip $44.99 / Navy Sweatshirt $249.99 / Half Zip in cream, black, olive $105.99 / Button Vest $54.99 / Polo Tennis Dress $45.99 / Black Mini Dress $54.99 / Tennis Skirts $47.99 / Crop Dark Denim / Light Wash Denim / Mid-Wash Denim

 

 

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Nsale – Home and Accessories

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale NSALE 2024 Accessories, Sunglasses and Home

Celine Sunglasses $299.99 / Tom Ford Sunglasses $330.99 / YSL Sunglasses $349.99 / Pink Toiletry Case ($45.99, also available in a small size $32.99) / Barefoot Dreams CozyChic $119.99 / Mini Lonchamp Bag $70.99 / Acrylic Organizer $49.99 / Cubic Zirconia Earrings $24.99 for 1 ct / Ugg Sleep Set $57.99 / Pave Diamond Crossover Ring $434.99 / New Balance Sneakers $79.99 / Adidas Gazelle $79.99 / Rag and Bone Retro Sneaker $149.99 / Duffle Weekender $72.99

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There are tons more in each category, especially women’s clothes and home so be sure to browse each section before the sale starts!

I’m hosting a few giveaways this month! A few will be here on the blog and a few on Instagram so be sure to follow me and check out my stories for the details on how to enter!

My first giveaway is going to be a $100 NORDSTROM eGift card for 3 current e-mail subscribers. No need to do anything extra to enter as I really appreciate those who have already subscribed and are loyal readers.  I’ll announce the winners on my haul post this upcoming week which will be live on the 11th or 12th and I will contact the 3 winners by e-mail (they will be contacted from my [email protected] email address). Good luck!