PSA: These Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Finds Are Too Good to Pass Up

August has begun, signaling the imminent conclusion of summer and the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, which began on July 17 and will end on August 6. With hundreds of discounted trendy and unique beauty finds at your disposal, it can be challenging to determine which ones are exclusive enough to belong in your basket and which you can expect to see again sooner rather than later. To make the process easier, I've selected 16 editor-approved beauty items on sale right now that I'll be buying without a second thought before their going... going... gone.
Makeup
Haircare
Fragrance
Skincare
Here's a serum that helps strengthen the skin's moisture barrier to promote visibly smooth, plump, hydrated, and even-toned skin, as well as reduce fine lines. Its formula features hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and bifidus prebiotics.

Maya Thomas is Who What Wear's Associate Beauty Editor based in New York City. Her strong love for all things beauty and fashion stems from a strong childhood interest in the fine arts. During a gap year spent in Paris studying the history of French fashion, she shifted her focus to English literature and journalism as a student at Loyola Marymount University with the goal of one day pursuing a career in fashion. After graduating in May 2021, Maya began freelancing for Parade.com as a contributing commerce writer while also building a following on her lifestyle blog, Itsmayalala.com. When she's not writing, Maya spends her free time catching up on reading, perusing art galleries, and enjoying a night out at the ballet every now and then.
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