I don’t know about you, but my bank account takes a colossal hit during the summer season. So, every fall, I spend two or three very painstaking months trying to cap my spending to reverse my flurry of summertime spending. (Keyword trying.)
This year, I’ve been more successful than usual, but certain investment opportunities sometimes arise that I can’t always turn down. Like, for instance, Nordstrom’s very limited-time sale which is basically a double clearance on some of my favorite beauty staples. In fact, after doing some super-speed math, I realized I could save a whopping $451 on 12 big-ticket beauty products I never want to run out of. Keep scrolling for the breakdown and to shop all of my deeply discounted recs. (Just remember to hurry, because after October 13, the spell will be broken!)
SHARK
Flexstyle Air Styling & Drying System and Multi-Styler for Straight & Wavy Hair
Believe the hype. If you’re looking for a drying and air-styling system that won’t give your bank account a panic attack, Shark’s editor-approved hair tools are truly the way to go.
Augustinus Bader
The Eye Rejuvenating Kit With Tfc8®
Don’t get me wrong—$143 is still a significant amount of money to spend on an eye cream and a set of eye patches. But this pairing from Augustinus Bader works so well on my puffy dark circles, that I’m more than willing to jump when I can score both for $112 less than normal.
Yves Saint Laurent
Vinyl Cream Lip Stain
I’m obsessed with cinnamon-colored lips for fall, so YSL’s velvety cream lip stain in the shade Arcade Chili will be a staple in my bag all season long.
ARMANI beauty
Neo Nude True-to-Skin Natural Glow Foundation
Celebrities, makeup artists, and beauty editors all fawn over this hydrating, lightweight coverage foundation from Armani. Suffice it to say, I did a double take when I saw it was nearly half price.
Westman Atelier
The Summer Bronze Set
Meet yet another deal that feels too good to be true. I’m someone who loves dewy, angelic-looking skin, and this threesome from Westman Atelier is always in my rotation. You’ll snag the Liquid Super Loaded Sheer Illuminator Drops in Peau de Soleil; the cult-loved Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in Dou Dou; and one of my all-time favorite beauty products, the Lit Up Highlight Stick in Nectar.
Dolce Glow by Isabel Alysa
Goccia Di Sole Hydrating Self-Tanning Serum Drops for Face & Body
I’m notorious for my love of self-tanning products. I love the look of sun-kissed skin all year round, so fall and winter is when I’m most reliant on my favorite formulas. Most facial self-tanners break me out, but these drops from celeb-loved brand Dolce Glow are one of the *very* few exceptions. The results are gorgeous, and no one will suspect your glow came from a bottle.
Dolce Glow by Isabel Alysa
Luce Clear Self-Tanning Mist
I’m usually a mousse girl, but this self-tanning mist from Dolce Glow has recently turned my head. It’s a faster and more efficient option if you’re short on time and want a quicker application.
Dolce Glow by Isabel Alysa
Dolce Glow Mitt
Take it from someone who knows: Never attempt self-tanning at home without a mitt. The blend will be so much better and you won’t end up with bright orange palms.
Sisley Paris
Face Care Set
Sisley Paris is as luxurious as it gets when it comes to beauty products. If you’ve never dabbled in the French brand’s collection of skincare, let this on-sale set be your introduction. (Trust me—you will never be the same after using the Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream, a skin prep staple among celebrity makeup artists.)
Perricone MD
Essential Fx Acyl-Glutathione Eyelid Lift Serum
I don’t care if you’re 25 or 75—you’ll absolutely love this eyelid-lifting serum from Perricone MD. Wrinkles? Where?
AQUIS
Flip Hair Wrap Towel
I’m mildly horrified whenever I meet someone who still uses a regular towel to dry and twist up their hair post-wash. Not only is this cult-favorite wrap towel from Aquis lightweight and easy on the neck, but it’s also made with unique antimicrobial properties while simultaneously reducing dry time, strengthening fragile wet strands, and decreasing static and frizz.
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Fatigue Scrubbers Trio
There are two camps in this world: those who love a body scrub and those who, well, don’t. I typically fall into the latter category and prefer to exfoliate my skin with a buffing bar like this option from Kiehl’s. This particular bar is infused with skin-sloughing bran and oatmeal to scrub away tough skin and dead skin cells, while still being gentle enough not to irritate. Grab this three-pack now, and you’ll be set through the spring.
