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8 Not-to-Miss Beauty Favorites to Shop on Sale at Nordstrom
Although fall’s first chill makes us want to wrap ourselves in a weighted blanket and put Mariah Carey on the speaker, it’s surely too soon for holiday sales like those that happen around Black Friday. But, if you’re perpetually in a sale state of mind and can only commit to a shopping spree when you see juicy markdowns penned in red, you’ve come to the right place, as Nordstrom just launched its annual Beauty & Fragrance Savings Event. There, you can take 15 percent off or more on cult-favorites buys from brands like La Mer and Lancôme that are frequently used by your favorite celebrities’ favorite makeup artists.
Running from September 17 to 24 this year, Nordstrom’s beauty-focused sales extravaganza follows its massive Anniversary Sale event, during which top fall fashions were slashed in price by up to 50 percent. And though these beauty, makeup, and grooming picks can’t compete with the previous deals, we can safely say they are a more well-rounded bunch than what could be found on Nordstrom’s online clearance racks just a month ago — repping companies and products on everyone’s lips with not a last-season obsession in sight. In other words, everything that’s part of Nordstrom’s Beauty & Fragrance Savings Event is fresh, relevant, and dominating the social media conversations of the day. What’s not to love?
For a sneak peek at some of the best deals we’ve rounded up, there’s La Mer’s The Renewing Energy Trio of a lotion, cream, and serum for finally getting your hands on a brand that’s beloved by Selena Gomez, Kim Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen, and other A-listers with covetable complexions. It’s currently 25 percent off (and with Nordstrom’s free shipping plus free returns policy, there’s absolutely no reason not to invest in the set today).
Looking to treat your makeup bag to a fall refresher? Turn your attention to Lancôme’s Hypnôse Drama Mascara Gift Set, which just might make your lashes longer than your daily work commute.
And should you want to pamper your boyfriend or husband for simply being great, there’s the 13-Piece Beard Care Kit from Lovery ripe for the picking; at more than 30 percent off, it’s loaded with everything he needs to look his very best, including beard detangler, oil, balm, and boar bristle brush.
If you turn Nordstrom’s Beauty & Fragrance Savings Event into a pre-Christmas shopping opportunity, you’ll surely become your family and friend group’s most forward-thinking member. But we also encourage smashing that “add to cart” button with only yourself in mind. As the skies get grayer, after all, rituals of self-indulgence (be it through a nightly serum application or a lil’ eau de parfum upgrade) become more important than ever before.
Cheers to the on-sale finds arriving at your doorstep in mere days!
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Fresh Awaken Radiance Skin Care Duo Set
Fresh’s iconic, top-selling Soy Face Cleanser was behind Belly’s Parisian (and stateside) glow in Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty, to the point of being spotted in a behind-the-scenes Instagram shot posted by Jenny Han. Being gentle on skin while removing the “noise” that accumulates on your face throughout the day, the cleanser also promises to eliminate every last trace of makeup and calm visible redness, making it a triple whammy of the highest degree. Because all good things come in sets of two, this purchase also includes the Black Tea Advanced Age Renewal Cream: a more nitty-gritty approach to smoothing out wrinkles and giving your skin the glowy finish it’s always deserved.
Price upon publish date of this article: $30.60
La Mer The Renewing Energy Trio
La Mer’s wild success can be credited to its reliance on a sourced-from-the-sea ingredient list, specifically the patented, kelp-derived “Miracle Broth” that gives its top products their youth-renewing capabilities. Considered an essential step by celebrities during red-carpet prep, La Mer’s concoctions also seek to erase wrinkles, lift, firm, and energize skin from the inside out, so that each cell feels cared for on a personal level.
This set of three flaunts one-ounce versions of The Lifting Firming Serum, The Treatment Lotion, and Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream (dupes for the latter are constantly spotlighted on TikTok, meaning it’s just that good). Working to make your face naturally sculpted, hydrated, and bright — effects that last all day and beyond — the indefatigable trio will take up top-shelf space on your bathroom storage unit in no time. After that, you’ll be busy recommending it to anyone who listens.
Price upon publish date of this article: $330
Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash Duo
Elemis’ collagen-powered skin care line is praised and recommended by the likes of Victoria Beckham, Kate Hudson, and Bethenny Frankel. If there are two things that unify these women, they are impeccable taste and a skin-forward approach to beauty, and the trendsetters aren’t wrong in giving Elemis a seal of approval (most of its products are are award winners and all have been rigorously tested-slash-vetted by dermatologists).
This mighty duo is composed of two full-sized bottles of one of the brand’s most-loved formulas: the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash, which comes out as a gel and quickly lathers up into a foam. It’s oil-based and so doesn’t strip skin of essential moisture, functions with the help of an innovative Tri-Enzyme technology that resurfaces the upper layers of your face, and promotes a quicker cell turnover rate overall. Save one for yourself and share the other bottle with a friend… or keep both, we’re not judging.
Price upon publish date of this article: $54
IGK So Smooth, So Soon Trio
IGK is a hair brand founded by renowned hairdressers, which is equivalent to buying clothes from a company run by an ex–fashion stylist (read: you’re getting the best of the best while cutting through the industry BS). For the uninitiated, this Nordstrom product trio — with a $100 value, if you can believe it — consists of a smoothing spray made with strand-strengthening spirulina protein, a multitasking prep spray that makes hair more amenable to styling tools, and IGK’s top-performing Good Behavior Spirulina Protein Smoothing Blowout Balm that aims to deliver the sleek, damage-free looks you’ve been after all along. Calling all hair-care enthusiasts with split ends, dry tresses during wintertime, and loss of volume: this Nordstrom set has your name written all over it.
Price upon publish date of this article: $37.10
Derek Lam 10 Crosby A Hold On Me Eau de Parfum
Ever wanted to smell like crisp linen sheets dappled by early morning light? Derek Lam 10 Crosby’s A Hold On Me perfume gives you this very experience, in the form of a 0.34-ounce eau de parfum whose scent is nothing if not captivating and refreshing in equal measure. With its notes of tiger lily and pimento berry essence, it blends the worlds of the fruity and the floral with woody and ambery undertones; a fusion that’s ideal for your introspective tendencies come fall, while still salvaging some of summer’s joie de vivre. Pair with your favorite finds from Derek Lam 10 Crosby’s fall 2025 collection and you’ll be able to start each day on the right foot.
Price upon publish date of this article: $72
Lovery 13-Piece Beard Care Kit
Men are unlikely candidates for carrying out rigorous, multi-step morning routines, but this shouldn’t be the status quo. If the man in your life uses a razor he’s had since college and a comb that’s seen better days, it’s time for an update courtesy of Lovery’s Beard Care Kit, which features a beard wash, detangler, balm, 10 razor blades, a straight-edge razor with an accompanying leather pouch, a boar bristle brush, a wooden comb, and even a handy e-book for (literally) sharpening his grooming skills. Everything smells like luxurious sandalwood here and is packaged in a visually appealing way. He’ll spend more time in front of the mirror, yes, but now there’ll be a good reason for it beyond casual narcissism.
Price upon publish date of this article: $40.19
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash
Kate Somerville just might be Hollywood’s favorite facialist, seeing as how her LA clinic has been graced by the presence of Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, Demi Moore, Eva Mendes, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Lindsay Lohan, Victoria Beckham, Suki Waterhouse… and the list goes on. But in case you don’t have a 90069 zip code, you can still take advantage of what Somerville’s eponymous brand has to offer.
A good place to start your journey towards paparazzi-worthy skin? This cleansing wash, which helps to exfoliate, eliminate debris, clear pore buildup via a range of powerful acids, and salvage moisture through the effects of papaya, pineapple, and pumpkin enzymes. The last component also means this product smells heavenly, but don’t just take our word for it: Try out the Kate Somerville difference for yourself, kicking cold-weather dullness and dryness to the curb while doing so.
Price upon publish date of this article: $50.40
Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Mascara Gift Set
Lancôme’s wide range of skin care, makeup, and perfumes is a perennial go-to for our editors, and we’re proud to have tested most of the legendary brand’s bestselling offerings. Those desiring to put all of their romantic interests under a hypnosis-like spell this season need not look further than Lancôme’s Hypnôse Drama Mascara, touted as its “most volumizing” and paying dividends in the length department, too. A few swipes is all it takes to see a pronounced volume boost and stronger-plus-darker lashes, thanks to the mascara’s onyx-black pigments whose only job is to be as intense yet skin-friendly as possible. Bonus points? This is a gift set, and so it comes with the add-on of a Lancôme Mini Cils Booster XL Mascara Primer for maximizing the results of the real star of the show while blessing each of your eyelashes with a hearty dose of vitamins.
Price upon publish date of this article: $32
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Meet the Author
Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, Cosmopolitan, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on trending products in the beauty space and skin care sales hosted by major retailers.
