July 18, 2023

The Only Beauty I’d Recommend Hauling from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has started and it’s disappointing or at least beauty wise it is. I think it’s fairly common knowledge that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale hasn’t been it for a long time now. I remember when they used to have exclusive launches and collections when the sale came around! Heck, even MAC had an entire color collection that would launch during the sale. Nowadays we’re lucky to get one or two gift sets from MAC. It’s somewhat boring the last several years and the beauty department is just a mix of the same gift sets over and over again! For example, I love and totally recommend the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Priming Moisturizer Duo but it’s a set that just appears year after year after year. Why not refresh it and include the base and perhaps the Vitamin Enriched Eye Base too?

I actually didn’t purchase anything beauty from the sale this year but I do know of at least two items that are very much worth a haul. In my opinion, the only beauty I’d recommend hauling from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale are these two items.

I absolutely would recommend the OSEA Advanced Eye Care Set. I own this set and absolutely adore it. This contains a full-size Ocean Eyes Age-Defying Eye Serum and a full-size Advanced Repair Eye Cream. The eye serum is lovely but what I really love is the eye cream. It’s incredibly moisturizing and a perfect pick for anyone with drier eyes! The set is $88 but if you were to buy these items individually the value is $126.

Next up we have one of my favorite beauty tools of all time. The Simple Human 8-Inch Sensor Mirror! I love this thing. I have one in my bedroom and one in my bathroom. I use it for makeup and skincare application. It’s well made, lights up automatically when you face it, and charges up quickly. Sadly, it’s not the same sale it used to be which was $120 but it is $140 which is still an incredible deal as the full price is $200. This is a must have for me and the discount is one of the deepest you’ll get (even Black Friday deals aren’t as good). I personally love the Rose Gold but they offer it in Silver as well!

Outside of these two items I really don’t see much else you need to splurge on! A lot of the items on offer will likely go on sale as that seems the norm for Nordstrom Anniversary Sale offerings. They end up getting discounted 30% or more within a month or so after the sale ends.

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is on now and free shipping applies to all orders. Did you haul anything from the sale?

Where to buy

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Isabella MuseIsabella is just an average everyday geeky girl who doesn’t blend her eyeshadow correctly, wears too much blush, and hopes she never finds her holy grail products because she likes the thrill of the chase so much. Her mission is to bring you super honest reviews on makeup, skincare, fragrance and all things beauty. She’s in no way an expert on the topic and she sure as hell isn’t a super model. But she’s passionate about makeup and is seeking like-minded individuals that like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, and ones that enjoy spending hundreds of dollars at Sephora without feeling buyer’s remorse. If you’re that person feel free to reach out and leave a comment or follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bloglovin‘.

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  • Kelly

    Muse, I’ve recently gotten addicted to the Donna Karon Cashmire Mist deodorant. I see it’s part of the Anniversary sale, but not sure if it’s really a good deal?

    • Isabella Muse

      totally a fav of mine and a good deal. I normally haul the trio during the sale but I currently have two stashed away. It’s worth picking up for sure!

  • Kimmwc03

    Yea, I didn’t haul any beauty during the sale either. I just stocked up on some basics like socks, tees, undergarments, etc. My only splurge was a pair of sneakers.

    • Isabella Muse

      It was all a bit meh! I really didn’t get much at all! I’m not sure if it was boring or if it’s me!

  • Jackie

    I used to live for the Nordy exclusive MAC 12-pan palette!!! It’s been dead a long time, sort of like MAC in general. :/
    I bought a few things, but other than deals on coats the past few years, nothing seems like it meets the hype.

    • Isabella Muse

      I used to adore their le mac collections! It’s been such a while since MAC has had exclusives with them! Yeah, MAC has been really slow going 🙁 Yup! I agree 100%! Just not what it was!

  • Gina Kalasky

    Hi Isabella! You are absolutely correct! I thought I was the only one who felt that the Nordy sale did not produce much in the way of a great cosmetics haul this year. YSL has a nice twin set of lipsticks but that’s about it other than the BB moisturizer set.

    • Isabella Muse

      it’s kind of sad. The sale has been awful for a few years now 🙁