Every year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one of my favorite opportunities to stock up on luxury beauty products that I already love and use. From makeup and skincare to haircare and beauty tools, many of my everyday favorites are offered in exclusive value sets that rarely go on sale.
The 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale opens Early Access for cardmembers beginning July 14, with public access starting July 18 and running through August 9. After spending the last week browsing this year’s beauty selection, I’ve rounded up the best beauty products I think are worth buying. Most are products I’ve repurchased for years and a few are new additions I’m especially excited to try. After nearly a decade of shopping the sale, I’ve become much more selective about what I recommend. Most years I skip the trend-driven sets and focus on products I’d happily repurchase at full price.
My Top Five Beauty Picks
If you’re only shopping a few items from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, these are the products I’d recommend first:
- Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
- Westman Atelier Petite Baby Cheeks Duo
- Oribe Gold Lust Set
- Armani Eyes to Kill Trio
- BK Beauty Holy Grail Brush Trio
Best Makeup Picks
Armani Beauty Eyes to Kill Effortless Eyeshadow Trio – Armani’s liquid eyeshadows are some of my favorite one-and-done products, and I was excited to see Shade 22 included in this year’s set. It pairs my favorite shade with another bestselling color and their iconic mascara, making it an excellent value if you’ve wanted to try these popular liquid shadows.
Sale Price: $62, $94 Value
Victoria Beckham Beauty Kajal Jewel Liners – These are some of the best eyeliners I’ve used because they don’t smudge or transfer and they come in so many amazing shades. I love that they’re offering these as a set this year.
Sale Price: $183, $215 Value
Westman Atelier Petite Baby Cheeks Blush & Lit Up Highlight Duo – I’m never without these in my makeup collection. If you haven’t tried any Westman Atelier products yet, it includes two of Gucci Westman’s most-loved complexion products and is one of the best introductions to the brand.
Sale Price: $35, $52 Value
Makeup Forever Starlit Lip Set – This one includes their famous Artist Color Pencils in two shades that work for nearly every neutral, everyday look.
Sale Price: $29, $51 Value
Chantecaille Faux Cils Longest Lash Mascara Duo – This mascara has a high price tag so I always try to snag it during a sale. It contains conditioning rose oil and growth peptides so it actually helps your lashes become more full with use.
Sale Price: $109, $156 Value
Trish McEvoy Every Mood Makeup – Trish McEvoy’s planners have been a favorite of mine for years. The idea is simple and genuinely brilliant: an entire cohesive makeup collection built into a travel-ready planner. Everything works together and these are such a great value.
Sale Price: $285, $883 Value
Best Skincare Deals
La Mer – Any La Mer gift set is worth a look during the sale, but I always find myself drawn to the Treatment Lotion Home and Away set, since that’s the product I go through the fastest. If you’ve been curious about La Mer but hesitant to commit, this is a good time to try them out. The Most Loved Minis Collection lets you try their bestsellers in smaller sizes, and this year’s edition includes their new night cream, which is amazing.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm – My go-to for nearly a decade. I use it at night to take off my makeup, and it melts through foundation and eye makeup so effortlessly, leaving my skin feeling soft and hydrated, never stripped. I’ve always said that it feels like a small spa moment at the end of my day and it’s become one of the most well-loved balm cleansers for good reason.
Sale Price: $85, After Sale: $126
Best Haircare & Beauty Tools
BK Beauty Holy Grail Brush Trio – BK Beauty makes some of my favorite makeup brushes, and this trio includes the brushes I reach for nearly every day. If you’ve wanted to upgrade your makeup tools, this is a great value in the sale.
Sale Price: $79.99, After Sale: $120
BK Beauty Angie Hot & Flashy Brush Set – Another set I use daily. I don’t know how I ever applied concealer before their A506 brush – it’s the best. This set will definitely sell out fast.
Sale Price: $79.99 After Sale: $130
Oribe Gold Lust Set – I’ve bought this set during the sale for five years running now. Oribe’s salon-quality formulas are so concentrated that a little goes a long way, which means I only repurchase about twice a year. I love that this set includes travel sizes of both the shampoo and conditioner.
Sale Price: $109, After Sale: $162
Lairfen Swift SE High-Speed Hair Dryer – This is the same dryer I use and the diffuser attachment is my go-to on the days I style my natural curls.
Sale Price: $92.99, After Sale: $139.99
L’Occitane Showered in Almond Gift Set – I’ve been using the Almond Shower Oil for well over a decade, so this is always one of my first beauty purchases during the sale. It recently got a packaging upgrade and I love the new design!
Sale Price: $62, $95 Value
The beauty exclusives are always the highlight of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for me because they’re products I genuinely use throughout the year rather than impulse purchases. If you’re planning to shop the sale, I’d prioritize anything from Westman Atelier, Elemis, Oribe, Armani, and La Mer since those sets tend to sell out quickly. I’d love to hear what you’re adding to your cart this year!
