The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Picks on ELLE Editors’ Wish Lists

I cover beauty sales year-round, but Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is one of the few I make a point to shop. After previewing this year’s beauty exclusives, I can confidently say this is one of the retailer’s strongest offerings yet. The 2026 lineup includes rare discounts—up to 40 percent off—on luxury brands like La Mer, Augustinus Bader, YSL, and more.

The annual sale opens to the general public on July 18 and runs through August 9. However, Nordy Club cardmembers get early access based on their status. Icons can shop beginning July 14, Ambassadors on July 15, and Influencers on July 16.

Shop Nordstrom’s Early Beauty Deals

What sets Nordstrom’s annual sale apart from so many others? It offers exclusive value sets, duos, and bundles you won’t find anywhere else. I use it to replenish everyday staples and save on investment-worthy beauty buys. Think: mascara duos that come at the price of just one, jumbo sizes of your favorite body care, or bundle sets of hair care you swear by and know you’ll re-buy. It’s also a smart time to spring for a beauty tool or device you’ve been eyeing, with markdowns on Dyson’s latest Airwrap, editor-approved LED masks, and more.

Ahead, shop the early beauty deals available now, plus every Nordstrom Anniversary Sale beauty pick ELLE editors have on our wish lists.

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Early Deals to Shop

You can get a head start with early beauty markdowns that are already available. Looking for lightweight foundation for the summer? Bobbi Brown and Westman Atelier have options to shop up to 44 percent off. You can also snag an illuminating liquid highlighter to emphasize your summer glow, or an IPL hair removal device to space out shave days and slow down growth.

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Nordstrom Anniversary Skin Care Deals 

Whether you absolutely swear by Augustinus Bader’s The Cream or need to restock on the cult-favorite Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare’s Alpha-Beta Peel Pads, the Anniversary Sale has plenty of luxury skin care deals at nearly 40 percent off—a rare feat.

Beauty editor Katie Berohn has gone through two bottles of Dr. Diamond’s Metacine Instafacial Plasma, one of her favorite growth factor serums. “I am convinced this serum is made with magic. It works so well to plump skin and make it feel firmer and more elastic,” she says.

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Nordstrom Anniversary Makeup Deals

One of my favorite things to stock up on during Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is mascara, and the one that caught my eye is this three-piece set from Lancôme. It includes one for lengthening, one for volume, and a travel-sized mascara—all needs are taken care of for half off.

Celeb favorites like Armani Luminous Silk Cheek Tint (as seen on Sabrina Carpenter) and Bobbi Brown’s long-wearing Shadow Sticks (a reported go-to for Carolyn Bessette Kennedy) are also worth grabbing. Carpenter’s makeup artist Carolina Gonzalez previously told ELLE she uses the shades 53, 62, and 50.5 to create her signature pink-mauve look.

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Nordstrom Anniversary Fragrance Deals

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of fragrance deals this year, which go beyond the typical gift set that comes with a travel-size and a full-size eau de parfum. Sets from Diptyque and Byredo feature various formats, such as hair mists and hand creams. The Parfums de Marly Signature Fragrance Duo Set comes with two full-size fragrances: the original Delina and Delina Exclusif, a new take on the iconic floral scent.

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Nordstrom Anniversary Beauty Tools & Devices Deals 

Dyson’s latest and greatest hair tools are 20 percent off during the sale and come in a pretty blush pink color. Former associate e-commerce writer Carol Lee tested the Supersonic R hair dryer and swears by it. “Once you get the device into your hands and achieve your own 10-minute blowout, I don’t think you’ll ever look back,” she says.

Beyond hair tools, round out your at-home wellness routine with a sauna blanket from HigherDOSE, a Beauty Tools and Treatments Award winner.

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Nordstrom Anniversary Hair Care Deals

From 30-ounce bottles to bundle value sets, you won’t have to restock hair care for months with these deals. Dry shampoo is an essential for sweaty summer days, and the editor-favorite Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo lives up to its name, concealing sweat and excess oiliness with a fresh scent and volume. Olaplex’s Bonding Oil is a mainstay in my routine for a healthy shine and frizz-free finish. While you’re at it, you might as well snag some silk scrunchies too.

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Nordstrom Anniversary Body Care Deals

Even a quick five-minute shower can feel like a luxurious spa experience with the right products. Salt & Stone’s Santal & Vetiver Body Wash will fill the air with a beautiful woodsy scent, while L’Occitane’s viral Almond Shower Oil will leave your skin soft and hydrated. Seal it all in with Osea’s nourishing body butter.

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