In case you haven’t noticed, summer savings season—and the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale deals that come with it—is in full swing. The trusted retailer is currently stocked with exclusive skin-care sets, fragrance sets, and all-around rare discounts. But, our budgets can only stretch so far, and your cart is not an endless pit (no matter how much you’d like it to be). So, as professional shoppers whose job is to find you the best deals, here are the beauty, lifestyle, and wel worth adding to your virtual basket.
Your Editor-Vetted Nordstrom Shopping List:
Ready, set, shop, because Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is filled with luxury beauty savings now through August 4. Fill up your cart with the best beauty deals currently available, or stock up on fine-line-diminishing skin-care products while they’re still discounted.
Shanna Shipin, shopping director
Nordstrom Sale Pick: Slip Pure Silk Skinny Scrunchies (10-Pack)
Why I’d repurchase: Your hair deserves scrunchies that are kinder to it. Protect your delicate strands with Slip’s Pure Silk Skinny Scrunchies, a 100% silk staple in Allure shopping director Shanna Shipin’s hairstyling routine. “The only scrunchies I wear are on sale—in a pack of 10 that I will most certainly rip apart with excitement when it comes in the mail! These have never snagged my strands, and they don’t lose their shape or elasticity for literal years,” says Shipin. “This is coming from someone with thick, curly hair that I put up and down at least once—or more like five—times per day. I tend to wear black Slip Scrunchies, but I have a few nudes and whites, and even though the instructions say to ‘spot clean,’ I absolutely throw them in the laundry as needed in my little delicates bag. The best!”
Beyond Beauty Pick: Rava Car Seat
“Proud Nuna mom over here. My first kid has this exact car seat in black, and while I’m not a fan of the grey, I’m a huge fan of this price. I went back and forth on purchasing it since it’s currently on my baby registry, but ended up checking out with no regrets.” — Shipin
Angela Trakoshis, shopping market editor
Nordstrom Sale Pick: Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Face Mask
Why I’d repurchase: Shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis swears that she’s been breaking out, bad, and with all her wedding festivities coming up, this mask is the only treatment that seems to help keep acne at bay. “It does exactly what its name claims: deeply cleans my pores,” she says. “The formula contains Amazonian white clay to absorb excess oil and detoxify skin but to ensure skin never gets too dry, the tub has aloe barbadensis so skin is soft and smooth after use.”
Beyond Beauty Pick: Celine Monochroms Rectangular Sunglasses
“Do I own over 30 sunglasses? Yes! Do I own any in pink? No! Therefore, I need this Celine Monochroms Rectangular Sunglasses. They are 40% off, and while they are still a splurge, I always say you can never spend too much money on your vision!” — Trakoshis
Sarah Han, commerce editor
Nordstrom Sale Pick: Westman Atelier The Summer Bronze Trio
Why I’d repurchase: “Westman Atelier is one of those luxe beauty brands I can’t help ooh-aah-ing over—in fact, that’s the exact sound I made when I saw the Summer Bronze Trio’s gilded box,” says Allure commerce editor Sarah Han. “I’m not an early riser, but I also love putting on a full face of makeup—what’s a girl to do? Thanks to the quick swipe-and-blend format, the Baby Cheeks blush stick and Lit Up highlighter stick couldn’t be easier to use—and build up, depending on the day’s vibes—and they give me a gloriously glassy glow. The illuminating drops are super versatile: I’ll blend them in with a skin tint for an all-over bronze effect or use them as my usual bronzer (two or three tiny dots are all I need) when I want a more radiant finish versus my typical matte bronzers.”
Beyond Beauty Pick: BCBG Generation Maxana Flare Heel Pump
“I’m fully embracing the Mary Jane shoe trend. I already wear my Steve Maddens (mesh Mary Janes? She’s extra trendy!) almost every day, and to give them a break (and to shop a sale, duh), I’m adding these to the rotation. Full disclosure: These Linea Paolo pumps were my first choice, but alas, my size was sold out by the time general access started. (Is it time to apply for a Nordstrom card???) Anyway, these BCBG Generation puppers are already on their way to me and I can’t wait to break them in.” — Han
Jennifer Hussein, commerce writer
Nordstrom Sale Pick: Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum
Why I’d repurchase: Fragrance trends come and go, but if there’s one fragrance that has had a place in Allure commerce writer Jennifer Hussein’s fragrance rotation for nearly 15 years, it’s Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl Eau de Parfum. “I call this iconic fragrance my old reliable because whenever I’m in need of a true crowd-pleaser (say, for a date or a big night at a rather crowded party), I whip out this stiletto-shaped bottle,” she says. “Good girl leans sugary, but there’s a hint of something for everyone’s fragrance taste in there, like powdery jasmine, warm tonka bean, and rich cocoa. This set comes with a load of purse-friendly bottles, but even if you forget your spray, you can expect this delightful scent to linger for hours on end without feeling overbearing.”
Beyond Beauty Pick: Our Place Wonder Oven 6-in-1 Air Fryer & Toaster
“I’m obsessed with low-maintenance, under-30-minute cooking, and my current air fryer is on the fritz. Our Place is my go-to for anything in the kitchen, so this multi-tasking (and chic!) gadget is at the top of my cart.” — Hussein
Annie Blackman, contributing commerce writer
Nordstrom Sale Pick: T3 Featherweight StyleMax Dryer
Why I’d repurchase: If styling your hair with a hot tool feels like an unintentional workout, Allure contributing commerce writer Annie Blackman loves the lightweight feel of T3’s Featherweight StyleMax Dryer, which is currently on sale. “I love the T3 featherweight for how light it is in my hand. Even tho my hair isn’t particularly complicated to style, I have a lot of it, meaning that I’m holding the dryer for a long time trying to get each section covered. The Featherweight is reliable and doesn’t hurt my wrist.”
Beyond Beauty Pick: Vagabond Alex Penny Loafer
“I’ve been searching high and low for a real leather replacement for my beat-up Steve Madden loafers. Plus, I’m kind of over the whole ‘chunky’ sole thing. I love the classic construction and slim-but-not-pointy silhouette. Nothing from Vagabond has ever let me down, so I’m eager to grow my collection.” — Blackman
Sarah Hoffmann, commerce producer
Nordstrom Sale Pick: Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara Duo
Why I’d repurchase: Allure’s commerce producer, Sarah Hoffmann, is a major fan of Yves Saint Laurent’s Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara for its curl-enhancing effects and natural, buildable formulation. “I always thought expensive mascara was a scam but I must admit… Yves Saint Laurent’s Lash Clash is pretty damn good. The brush is huge which makes it super easy to coat every single lash, even the bottom ones (my favorites)! The formula is also fairly thick and pasty, which I love because it acts like a pomade, holding a curl and easily building upon itself for a dramatic, fluttery finish. You win this round, luxury mascara.”
Beyond Beauty Pick: Piglet in Bed Gingham Linen Fitted Sheet
“There’s only been two things on my mind for the last few weeks of a blistering heatwave in New York: air-conditioning and linen sheets. I love to mix and match patterns, so I’m dying to get my hands on this adorable gingham fitted sheet from Piglet in Bed to compliment the subtle French pinstripes on my duvet cover.” — Hoffmann
Kassidy Silva, social director
Nordstrom Sale Pick: Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne Home & Away Set
Why I’d repurchase: It seems like everyone on the internet loves ultra-sweet gourmands, but Allure’s social director, Kassidy Silva, is opting for something less cloying. This summer, she’s sprucing up her persona fragrance collection with Jo Malone’s Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne Home & Away Set, which features a full-size and travel-friendly bottle of this mineral-tinged scent. “If you could bottle up a warm New England summer night, it would be Jo Malone’s Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne,” she says. “Blending the sweetness of ambrette seeds with rich woodsy base notes makes this the perfect crisp scent to wear all summer long.”
Beyond Beauty Pick: Nuna Cudl Luxe Baby Carrier
“I’m expecting my first baby in November, and she deserves nothing but the best, including the Nuna Cudl Luxe Baby Carrier. This carrier was recommended by so many moms, so it has to be good! Plus, it’s so chic-looking, which makes me (and my husband) excited to wear it.” — Silva
Shop your heart out until these Nordstrom Anniversary Sale deals bid adieu on August 4. Enjoy!
