10 Ridiculously Good Beauty Deals I’m Buying from the 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
The face serums are my favorite.
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has finally arrived and I’m strapping in for over two weeks of incredible savings, especially when it comes to my beauty routine. We’re still in high summer, my friends, and my highlighted blonde hair, temperamental skin, and sweat-proof makeup routine all need a few goodies to beat the heat and UV exposure. Luckily, this year’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is, dare I say, the best one yet. Some of my favorite brands are offering steep discounts, from skincare heroes like Dr. Diamond’s Metacine and Allies of Skin, to makeup must-haves like NARS and Bobbi Brown. And the hair deals? Squeal. Pretty much every high tech gadget to help with everything from hair loss (with Higher Dose) to all-in-one styling (from Dyson, of course). Plus all of the dreamiest body care staples, from Salt Stone to Supergoop! have got you covered and smelling delicious for the rest of the summer.
So, with the start of the sale underway (although you have until August 9th to shop) here’s everything I’m adding to my cart from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this season.
Skincare Staples
You know I’m not about to let my favorite skincare products pass me by when they’re on sale, right? I’m searching for refills on my most tried-and-true formulas to keep my skin glowing all season long.
To know me is to know I’m deeply obsessed with this nourishing nighttime serum. It gets to work nourishing and repairing while you sleep, with visible line reduction and increased radiance by the time you wake up. I’ve used…10 bottles over my beauty editor career?
Peptides are everywhere in skincare right now, but I always come back to this formula, which utilizes signaling peptides to prompt more collagen and elastin production, a.k.a. the proteins that give your skin that youthful bounce and firmness. Snag two so you never run out!
Makeup Must-Haves
While I consider myself a makeup minimalist, I won’t lie and say I ever leave the house totally barefaced. Where’s the fun in that? This sale is the ideal time to scoop up some of my favorite glam necessities.
There is truly nothing easier than swiping on an eyeshadow stick, especially in one of these stunning shimmery neutrals. It's one of my favorite formulas to use for a hint of glow in the corners of my eyes or as an all-over wash of shimmer for a night out.
As a child of the ‘90s, I’m fully committed to the Clinique Chubby Stick revival. These make achieving that juicy wash of color so easy, I can apply them while I’m between meetings sans mirror and still trust that my pout looks perfect.
Hair Heroes
My long, blonde, wavy hair may look effortlessly beachy, but it’s decidedly not low-maintenance. I’m looking for repairing products to protect against damage and styling staples to make my routine quick and easy.
With a patented keratin protein to help repair existing hair damage, this sleeper-hit formula has become a true staple in my wash day routine, especially in the summer when my blonde mane takes a serious beating. The lather is also so satisfying, even without the sulfates.
Red light has serious scientific claims to help with hair loss (it boosts ATP to revive dormant follicles and increases circulation, among other benefits) so if you’re struggling with some thinning—and you’re committed to actually using this consistently—this wearable device is one of the best options to boost hair growth.
Body Care Baddies
Remember, skincare doesn’t stop at your neck! I love pampering my skin from head to toe with luxe, hydrating, and targeted body care formulas both in and out of the shower.
I want a body lotion that sinks in quickly and leaves my skin feeling velvety soft without the greasy feel. This niacinamide-rich formula (plus peptides, of course) helps to moisturize, firm, and strengthen the skin with each use. It’s a post-shower ritual I will never, ever skip.
I need my everything shower to feel as luxurious as possible, and it all starts with this coconut water-based gel cleanser. It removes sweat and grime with ease but it also feels so silky soft on the skin. Plus, there's none of that dry or tight feeling after you towel off.
Fragrance Favorites
Sure, my perfume collection might be nearing the 100-bottle mark but that doesn’t mean I’m not scoping out the fragrance deals this sale season. Summer scents are some of my favorites to layer, which means a new addition or two feels like a must.
This stunning scent (and 2025 Fragrance Award winner!) has been a favorite of mine since it launched last year for a soft yet alluring skin scent. Berry, oakwood, chypre, and patchouli mingle together for a fragrance that entices those in your orbit to stand a little closer.
When I think of the best summer perfumes, I always return to this airy mineral scent. It smells like I’m lounging on the beach in Martha’s Vineyard, dressed head-to-toe in linen with the sun shining and a gentle breeze in the background. Woody, earthy, with a hint of sea salt, it’s summer nostalgia, bottled.
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