The Nordstrom Beauty Sale Ends in 48 Hours—Here's What to Buy While You Still Can

Vogue

6 days ago

Before you mimic the ubiquitous meme and slam (your) laptop shut till Monday, carve out some time for a virtual stop at Nordstrom. You won't regret it! On August 3, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 will end, and prices on premium beauty brands like La Mer, Diptyque, and Tom Ford will rise again. But, not to panic. Vogue's beauty team is determined to make your last-call shopping experience one of first-rate finds, so we've done the legwork for you.
Vogue's Favorite Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 Beauty Picks
Ahead, find an edit of the best beauty deals still available—at press time, at least! Though goods are going fast, some of the most universally coveted beauty products are still, rather miraculously, in stock. And if you act fast, you can still come out ahead with a new haul of celebrity-adored makeup, dermatologist-approved skincare, and goods that Vogue editors simply can't get enough of. So if we may add one more to-do to your list for the week, it's to finish your Nordstrom Anniversary Sale shopping strong. After all, this megawatt event only happens once a year, and shopping it now will make the next 365 days indisputably more beautiful. Happy shopping!
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Best Skin-Care Deals
With the sale about to wrap, now is the time for a hefty restock of the Supergoop! SPF Mindy Kaling (and every Vogue editor) can't get enough of. After all, SPF is a skincare essential; and, as dermatologist Dr. Sam Bunting has told Vogue, 'We can prevent up to 80 percent of skin aging by using daily sunscreen correctly, all year round.' Speaking of ageless skin—and celebrities who have it—it's worth noting that Salma Hayek Pinault sleeps in Patchology's Eye-Conic patches every night. There must be something to them, and it's worth finding out now while the patches are still on sale. Of course, you may also be interested in exploring True Botanicals' nutrient-rich skincare—a decision Brooke Shields would approve of. Kendall Jenner and legions of luminous-skinned shoppers are addicted to the aptly named Miracle Broth that infuses La Mer products, and you can experience its otherworldly powers for less in the remaining hours of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025. In short, these skincare deals are too good to miss out on—so don't!
Best Beauty Tool Deals
Until every one of us has a spa at home and a standing appointment with Dr. Dennis Gross, Vogue editors will continue to rely on the best beauty tools for a fresh-from-the-salon (or dermatologist's-office!) glow. At the Nordstrom Anniversary sale, there are still discounts to be had on an editor-approved LED-therapy device from Dr. Gross himself, which evens out the skin tone, rejuvenates the skin, and offers other benefits, besides. 'As an acne-prone girl, it's my LED mask of choice thanks to the featured blue light therapy benefits,' says senior beauty shopping writer Kiana Murden. The cult-loved NuFace tool for toning and sculpting in a flash is also still available, and it's an item that has a permanent home in a slew of Vogue editors' beauty bags—and Cynthia Erivo's. Other still-in-stock goods include the DermaFlash device that makes peach fuzz a distant memory. And as makeup artist Jenny Patinkin has told us: 'Even if you think you don't have peach fuzz, you definitely do!' While you're shopping DermaFlash, put the brand's Ultrasonic Pore Extractor and Skin Infuser to work for your glass-skin glow. 'While there are plenty of more budget-friendly, no-tech pore spatulas out there, this advanced tool is worthy of the investment,' Vogue's Emily Orofino found, in her quest to discover the best blackhead removers. There's good news for your hair, too. For bouncy blowouts at home, DryBar's buttercup-yellow blow-dryer brush is an essential that's rarely on sale. So you'd be wise to scoop it up now—along with all the other best-in-class beauty tools—while it's still available.
Best Hair-Care Deals
How much power can a simple, skinny scrunchie hold over one Vogue editor? Just ask associate shopping director Talia Abbas, who rarely takes a run without one. 'Few things mess with my flow quite like flying hair everywhere, so I like to keep everything in a neat ponytail with Slip's thin scrunchies,' she says. 'They're made of a soft silk that doesn't crease or snag when you take them out, and they wash pretty easily, too.' That's your cue to run to Nordstrom, where a 10-pack of the scrunchies is still on sale. And while it's hardly common to find discounts on goods from the hair brand supermodels swear by, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale isn't your average sale. Even in its final days, these products for runway-ready coifs are among the best hair-care deals still to be found. Additional discounts extend to bond-restoring haircare from Oribe and MoroccanOil Luminous Hold Hairspray—which has a signature, amber-and-florals-laced scent that's good enough to double as a perfume. And lest you thought all hair towels are all the same, let VOLO's Hero Hair Towel prove you wrong (in the nicest way.) 'Allowing your hair to rest in a microfiber towel for 5 to 10 minutes not only helps eliminate extra moisture but also promotes moisture retention, enhancing your hair's natural texture and providing hydration, especially for drier hair types,' New York City–based trichologist and founder of hair-care retail platform Leona.co Shab Caspara previously told Vogue.
Best Makeup Deals
Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk Lip Kit is a universally flattering system for getting plush, pillowy lips (the secret ingredient? Glow pigments.) One of Lila Moss's beauty staples, the lip kit is still available at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, along with other cult-loved makeup that's sitting pretty at its best price of the year. Another offering is Armani Beauty's Luminous Silk Cheek Tint duo, which offers two shades of the light-as-air formula for an easy, hydrating flush of color. In Dior's Natural Glow Makeup Set, the iconic house provides the staples for a luminous three-step makeup routine—bien sur, it wouldn't be complete without a Diorshow Mascara. 'This gives the lashes the instant volume I like with a silky feel and [it has a] full bristle brush that helps to lift the lashes,' celebrity makeup artist James Molloy previously told Vogue. Moving on to the pout, MAC's Minimal MACximal Lip Combo is a long-wearing fix for the classic, 90s-style brown lip taking over TikTok. And to lock any look (from any era) into place, Hourglass's classic, translucent setting powder is a must. During the sale, it's packaged with a double-ended brush that makes it effortless to achieve that soft-focus look.
Best Fragrance Deals
The best perfumes smell extra sweet when they're on sale—and several of Vogue's favorite scents are still available at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Whether your go-to profile is warm, woody, and musky or citrus-spiked and ineffably Italian, there's something to round out your fragrance collection still for grabs. Close out the summer smelling irresistible with the Byredo Mojave Ghost Trio. It bundles roll-on oil and perfume with a hand cream so you can layer up in the warm, wild scent that fashion writer Hannah Jackson sniffed on a friend, and immediately had to have. Le Labo's sandalwood-infused classic, Santal 33—still as smoky and intoxicating as ever—is also on sale, while Maison Francis Kurkdjian's discovery set is a magnificently scented treasure chest with eight classic scents to explore. (Included: The iconic Baccarat Rouge 540, which made Vogue's list of the 25 best perfumes for women.) Yet another sale offering, a set of Tom Ford Neroli Portofino eau de parfum paired with the travel spray, offers an escape to the Riviera via transportive notes of orange flower, neroli, and warming amber. 'Of Tom Ford's entire fragrance wardrobe, none is as transportive as Neroli Portofino,' Murden says. 'True to its name, this eau de parfum draws inspiration from the Italian Riviera, where one can expect sparkling waters, blue skies, and bright, warm sunshine on holiday. The formula itself is as crisp as the Hugo Spritz you might drink at a quaint coastal ristorante.' And if it's a full Italian experience you want, Estee Lauder Aerin Honeysuckle Essentials Set will bring the Amalfi Coast to your pulse points with notes of pink grapefruit and gardenia. Pro tip: You might want to stockpile a few bottles of your favorite scent while the sale's still on.
Best Under-$50
Holiday shopping season will come faster than you think, but in the meantime, think of these under-$50 finds as early stocking stuffers for your beauty collection. After all, one could feel a Christmas morning-style thrill at scoring a deal on the same brow pencil Kendall Jenner and countless other celebrities swear by—or finding a set of ILIA makeup minis that make it easy to create a perfectly polished look on the go. Oh, and when the holiday season does start to descend, make sure to have a tube of L'Occitane shea butter cream nearby. It's the only thing that keeps all hands at Vogue HQ smooth and soft through winter. Speaking of which, Maison Margiela's trio of warm and spicy scents can cut through any seasonal chill with cozy fragrances meant to channel Autumn Vibes, a fireside nook, and a moody jazz club. And if you like your blushes iconic (and under-$50), act fast: NARS Blush in Orgasm, in a peachy-pink hue that's known to cast every skin tone in a scandalously gorgeous glow, is also still on sale.
Best Bath & Body Deals
Word to the wise: Before shopping the best bath and body deals at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, cancel all Sunday plans and prepare to become the kind of person who takes an 'everything shower'—and then lingers in the bathroom even after it's done. From Jo Malone's seabreeze-chanelling hand and body duo to Nécessaire's facial-grade body wash and an SPF-infused gel that will leave your limbs dusted with rose-gold glimmer, this corner of Nordstrom's sweeping sale has nearly everything you need to elevate every bathroom ritual. (Including a body wash that manages to make the prospect of bathing in dark rum sound quite appealing, indeed.) You'll just have to add your own steam. And by the way, if you want to emerge from the bathroom looking like you've spent the past few hours bronzing on an exclusive beach, give the St. Tropez Express Glow Kit a try. The lightweight mousse delivers a sunless, beachy glow in as little as an hour.
Best Gift Set Deals
Some gifts are so good, they have a 99% chance of delighting any recipient (or, let's face it, staying at home with you). Whether you need a little something for the hostess, the gift table at a birthday bash, or simply need a streamlined product regimen for your next trip, you won't come up short at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. From a TSA-friendly trio of Byrdedo's best-loved scents to a lip kit that magically produces the perfect pink lip on every skin tone, every time, the best gift sets incite the spirit of giving in the last few days of the sale. There's a bundle from Sisley Paris that's so decadent, it's hard to believe it's more than $600 off, plus a trio of Rich Creams from Augustinus Bader that all but guarantee a dewy glow through the rest of the year. Not to mention, some of the best-loved products from Eve Lom—including its classic, cushiony cleanser—are yours for the taking, curated into a keepsake makeup bag with whimsical flowers. Whichever item you scoop up, these gift-worthy picks just may have you drowning in heartfelt thank-you cards.
Best Wellness Deals
Looking to ramp up your wellness routine? Or at least help chase away the blues with the end of summer approaching fast? You'll find the cure to whatever ails you within the best wellness deals. Murden says that Higher Dose's infrared sauna blanket helps her detox while lying in bed, and gives her the best sweat she's ever seen. (Gwyneth Paltrow, of course, concurs.) The so-hot-right-now tool is one of the best deals still to be had at the sale, along with silky pillowcases designed to facilitate beauty rest . You'll also find a reed diffuser and candle set from Nest that fills your home with the soothing scent of rosewater. And, if you prefer your aromatherapy a little more high-tech, Pura's smart fragrance and refill set is just the ticket for sniffing your way to peace via the scent of fresh laundry, lavender fields, and other calming scents. For an upleveled bath or shower, stock up on Lizush's bath bombs and shower steamers, infused with essential oils that surround you with the smell of lavender, grapefruit, mint, and eucalyptus. And since the soles (much like the soul) need TLC, too, celebrity-approved Patchology rises to the task with a smoothing set of foot masks that will make you feel like you've just had a pedicure.