16 Best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Deals Worth Buying

I hate cleansing balms because the oil-based texture often makes my eyelash extensions come off quicker, but I put my no-balm rule to the side just for this cleansing balm because it’s that good. It removes all of my makeup and leaves me with plump and hydrated skin, something makeup wipes could never do. I go through the regular size pretty quickly, so whenever the jumbo is on sale, I stock up. —Asia Milia Ware, beauty editor

This is one of the few mineral sunscreens that doesn’t leave a white cast across all skin tones — we tried it out ourselves. This sale falls during the middle of summer, so SPF is always on my list. If you’ve been looking for the perfect mineral sunscreen, you’ll be happy adding this to your cart. —A.M.W.

This is the one set I consistently stock up on during the anniversary sale. It’s my favorite shower oil; its silky lather and warm, addictive scent has become a ritual for me. I have the softest skin when I use it. It’s quite pricey for a body wash, but this is the only time of year when I can get a full size and refill for this price. —A.M.W.

The Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream is a widely beloved staple, and if I have anything to say about it, the body-cream version will become one too. The formula has this lightweight, whipped texture that quickly spreads across and soaks into the body, and I know the hydration will last all day long if I apply it in the morning. Those with sensitive skin who deal with things like psoriasis and eczema are supposed to be able to use it, too. —Carol Lee, beauty writer

This deodorant is tried-and-true, and it always sells out during the sale. It’s a soft scent, and it works. Because deodorant is something we (should) use every day, a three-pack is an investment, in my opinion. It’ll be a while before you need to stock up again. —A.M.W.

This is one of the best setting sprays. It sets makeup for the whole day, giving your complexion a refreshed, dewy appearance. I’ve been using it for more years than I can count, and every year this duo is a part of the sale. It keeps me from having to stock up when it’s full price. —A.M.W.

I’m convinced that celebrity makeup artist Gucci Westman and I have a telepathic connection, because whenever she launches her version of a makeup product, it’s exactly what I’ve been looking for. Her stick foundation is undetectable on the skin, her matte lipstick is matte yet hydrating, and her lip balm shines like a gloss without stickiness. This lip kit includes the aforementioned lipstick and lip balm in her brand’s hero shade, Petal, plus a lip liner to match. If you’re looking for an everyday pinky-nude lip combo, here’s my pick. —C.L.

Mojave Ghost is a classic. It’s a personal daily scent for me and one that everyone always says they get endless compliments on. Its musky aroma makes its presence known in a room. This set includes a full-size bottle, roll-on oil (great for travel), and a perfumed hand cream for a price that’s more than a steal. —A.M.W.

I love a musky fragrance, and Le Labo’s Another 13 is one of the spiciest, sexiest, most complex musk scents I own. I’ve been wearing it on its own or layered with others every single day for the past few months, and I can’t get enough of it. The perfume has become a signature of sorts for me, which is why I can’t pass up this opportunity to grab a (very expensive, mind you) bottle at a discount. —C.L.

Every Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I look forward to seeing Diptyque’s special candle set. It always hovers around $90 and includes a few of the brand’s most iconic scents — if I were to buy just one thing each year from the sale, it would be this. Truly, I would only use Diptyque candles in my house if I could. This year’s selection includes Baies (deliciously fresh blackcurrant berries and rose), Figuier (barely ripe figs and their trees), and Tubereuse (a fresh yet creamy tuberose). This would make a great gift, whether for a friend, your mom, or yourself. —C.L.

I can’t always just shop the sale for myself. Well, I can, but I try to shop for others too, even if that means stocking up on holiday gifts so that I’m not stressed in a few months. I’m often asked about scents I give my boyfriend, and this one was a recent winner. Notes of cedarwood make it warm enough for a date night, but the freshness of the pine needle makes it an instant headturner and a daily scent, too. This set would make for a great gift for my brother, dad, or uncle when the holidays come around and Black Friday starts to trigger me. —A.M.W.

As I said, I’m firmly a musk girl these days. But if any perfume house could pull me back into the world of fruity florals, it would be Guerlain. I haven’t gone for something with notes of rose and tuberose in a while, let alone mango and coconut extract. But this fragrance balances those flirtier elements with things like iris, moss, sandalwood, and yes, musk, making for an intriguing scent I’m desperate to get my hands on. —C.L.

When I think of hair care that makes your hair feel expensive, I think of Oribe’s Gold Lust shampoo and conditioner. I can’t help it — I love the sculptural shampoo bottle, the floral scent, the way my hair feels both cleansed and nourished after every wash. Of course, all of that comes with a hefty price tag that makes me wish I didn’t love the duo as much as I do. But this discounted set makes it a little more palatable, and it comes with travel-size bottles of each product to sweeten the deal. —C.L.

This is T3’s newest hair dryer, and the fact that it’s $100 off is blowing my mind — and makes it more worth the price, in my opinion. I have one already, and I like that it comes with a stand, the attachments are magnetic, and the “smart” tool remembers your custom presets each time you turn it on. It also cuts down on dry time and doesn’t leave my hair feeling like straw. —C.L.

I don’t have an at-home sauna, so this blanket is as close as I’ll get to that. When I want a post-workout sauna session to sweat out more toxins, this does the trick, and when I get sick, it helps feel better quicker than I normally would. Some people don’t love the idea of laying in their own sweat and having to sanitize the blanket, but as someone who loves a sauna but doesn’t always have access to one, I think this is a game changer. I lay in it and let the insulated heat do all the work. —A.M.W.

While I don’t think this would be big enough to fit my everyday makeup routine, it would be adorable as a lip-product case that I could tote around in a bigger tote bag or purse. I also still love a mini-bag, and I could see myself throwing my keys, my ID, and a lip balm in there to take with me for a quick errand or two. —C.L.