How You Can Get Your Beauty Favorites for Less Right Now!

Summer’s in full swing—but don’t let the temps fool you: the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale might just be the hottest thing happening right now. It’s the one time of year when luxury beauty brands actually mark down new, just-launched, and best-selling items—yes, you read that right. This isn’t an end-of-season clearance. It’s a beauty insider’s dream come true.

If you’re a Nordstrom cardholder, you’ll get early access starting July 8 (which, let’s be honest, might be the only way to score some of the limited edition sets before they vanish). But if you don’t have a card, don’t stress—the sale opens to everyone on July 12, and there are plenty of gems worth adding to your wishlist now. Pro tip: the best sets tend to sell out in days (sometimes hours), so timing is everything.

So why is this sale such a big deal? In a word: value. These aren’t leftover holiday palettes or last season’s formulas. We’re talking new releases, exclusive bundles, and full-sized hero products from brands like YSL, Chantecaille, Charlotte Tilbury, Prada, Westman Atelier, and more—at up to 40% off.

Whether you’re restocking your tried-and-true staples or eyeing a splurge-worthy fragrance you’ve been manifesting since spring, now’s your moment. Below, I’ve rounded up 12 editor-approved picks that will make your cart and your top shelf very happy.

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YSL Couture Mini Eyeshadow Palette Duo
Two stunning mini quads with satin, matte, shimmer, and metallic finishes. It’s YSL’s couture clutch in palette form—twice. You’ll get 100 Stora Dolls and 400 Babylone Roses, both highly wearable with a little edge.
💸 $91 ($136 value)

Westman Atelier Petite Blush Stick Duo
The perfect travel-size versions of Petal and Chouchette—Gucci Westman’s two most beloved shades. If you’re a cream blush girlie (guilty!), this is the duo you’ll reach for daily. Minimalist makeup lovers, take note.
💸 $35 ($52 value)

Valentino Spike Buttery Matte Lipstick Trio
Three full-size lipsticks in those iconic studded tubes? Yes, please. You’ll get a rich nude 123R, a rosy beige 134R, and a poppy red 200A—basically your entire mood board in one couture-level set.
💸 $100 ($150 value)

Chantecaille Sheer Glow Rose Duo
This viral, luminous gel-cream is skincare and glow booster in one. Blurs, perfects, and gives your skin that dewy-but-not-sweaty finish. And now, you get two. Keep one at home, toss the other in your tote.
💸 $129 ($172 value)

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Spray Duo
My holy grail setting spray—so good, I keep backups. Lightweight, long-wear, and so flattering, it sets your makeup for up to 16 hours without creasing, caking, or fading. Trust me: your glam will stay put through heat, humidity, and happy hour.
💸 $50 ($76 value)

Prada Monochrome Soft Matte Lipstick - Brown Series
When Prada launched this chic brown packaging, it sold out almost instantly. And now? It’s back and on sale. Choose from three wear-everywhere neutral shades with that signature soft matte finish.
💸 $38 ($50 value)

Hourglass Essentials Makeup Brush Set
This luxe trio includes the brand’s most-wanted complexion brushes—plus a sleek faux leather travel case. If your brush game needs a refresh, this is the set to grab. Think: precise, pro-level application with every swipe.
💸 $136 ($197 value)

Initio Parfums Privés Side Effect Fragrance Trio Set
If scent is your signature, this is your indulgent pick. Side Effect is sultry and unforgettable—think tobacco, rum, cinnamon, and vanilla—and you’ll get it in two sizes. The third? A flirtier sibling called Narcotic Delight, which plays with pink pepper and cognac. Sophisticated, spicy, and oh-so-sexy.
💸 $290 ($433 value)

Parfums de Marly Valaya Eau de Parfum Set
One of my personal fragrance obsessions of the year. Valaya is feminine, clean, musky, and airy—with a modern twist. Notes of peach, white flowers, and woods linger beautifully. The set includes a full size and a travel spray.
💸 $419 ($625 value)

YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick Duo
These are pure juicy goodness. Gloss, balm, and plumper all in one slick little bullet. The shades—Healthy Glow Plumper and Showcasing Nude—are hydrating, high-shine, and universally flattering.
💸 $56 ($84 value)

Armani Beauty Eye Tint & Vertigo Lift Mascara
Two of Armani’s bestsellers bundled into one eye-enhancing set. The Eye Tint is creamy, crease-proof, and stays vibrant all day, while the mascara lifts, lengthens, and adds that clean, fanned-out finish.
💸 $47 ($70 value)

Supergoop! Invisible Icons SPF Set
SPF isn’t optional—especially not in summer. This duo features the cult-favorite Unseen Sunscreen and the genius SPF stick version, perfect for mid-day touchups over makeup. Clear, weightless, and non-greasy.
💸 $54 ($80 value)

Final Thoughts
If you’ve been waiting for the sign to treat yourself, this is it. Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is a once-a-year chance to save on luxe beauty—no promo codes, no guesswork. Just pure product joy at a discount. These deals are available now through August 3, but don’t wait too long… the best ones rarely make it to the finish line.

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