As someone who grew up in Seattle (where Nordstrom was founded), I like to celebrate the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale every year as the kickoff to my summer shopping. I can score all the beauty finds I've had at the top of my list for months at a much lower price during the sale, allowing me stock up on everything from my favorite home fragrances that make me feel like hostess of the year to the bodycare must-haves that leave my skin feeling as if I've just stepped out of a million-dollar spa treatment. I also happen to be one of the lucky few who have eyes on all these savings before the sale officially starts.
Below, I'm sharing the 16 best beauty finds from bodycare and haircare to tools and fragrance that are already sitting in my basket, ready for purchase during the sale event starting on July 8 and lasting through August 3, 2025. Ready to see what the sale has in store? Keep scrolling for a look at the best on-sale beauty finds of the season.
Bodycare
Le Labo
Jumbo Hinoki Hand Soap
Formulated with plant-based ingredients that help cleanse, soften, and smooth skin, Le Labo's hand soaps are sprinkled throughout my house. Now that I know Nordstrom is offering one of the best-selling hinoki-scented soaps on sale during the anniversary event, you can bet I'll be using it in my bathroom and kitchen. The woodsy scent is inspired by the Buddhist temples of Mount Koya, Japan. I can't think of a better way to elevate your handwashing experience than with this.
Nécessaire
The Body Lotion
One of the compliments I receive the most is that my skin feels soft, and 99.9% of the time, it's because I've slathered myself with The Body Lotion. While I usually opt for the Eucalyptus fragrance when I'm not wearing any scent, the fragrance-free option is perfect for days when I just want all the hydration using niacinamide, a blend of five peptides, and lipid-rich plant oils and butters that infuse my skin with the nutrients it needs to thrive.
L'Occitane
Showered in Almond Set
Want smooth, glowy skin to take you into summer? It's time to get your hands on this L'Occitane set featuring its lavish Almond Shower Oil, which includes a refillable full-size bottle to keep you well-stocked. Its luxe, softening foam will leave skin feeling silky smooth and cleansed using a formula rich in almond oil and nourishing lipids. It also gently cleanses the skin and leaves it delicately perfumed. It's the star of my shower routine.
Salt & Stone
Santal & Vetiver Deodorant Duo
The early days of summer offer the perfect opportunity to get stocked up on all the best deodorants before the temperatures hit unreal numbers. If you've been on the hunt for a natural, cruelty-free, vegan option, give this set of Salt & Stone deodorants a try. They provide up to 48 hours of protection with the help of moisturizing hyaluronic acid, probiotics to neutralize oil, and a bold fragrance.
Haircare
Bumble and Bumble
Dryspun Texture Spray
Adding eye-catching texture to your strands couldn't be easier with this spray, which is why I keep it on hand to breathe life into old silk presses. This translucent finishing spray by Bumble and Bumble adds volume to fine-to-medium hair that is straight-to-wavy, offering a light-to-medium hold with more texture and volume. To use, shake well and spray 10 inches away from your strands in an even, sweeping motion.
Drybar
Detox Original Scent Dry Shampoo
When it comes to the best refreshing hair products, Drybar's Detox Original Scent Dry Shampoo is second to none. Perfect for post-workout touch-ups, this jumbo-size dry shampoo eliminates impurities and oils, delivering extra volume with a matte finish. Don't be shocked if the formula is white upon first spritz—it dries down clear and blends beautifully with all hair colors. It also keeps hair moisturized thanks to golden root extract.
Verb
Ghost Best of Verb 3-Piece Set
It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Verb's lightweight Ghost Oil, but I also can't say enough good things about its Shampoo and Conditioner. This set contains all three and is powered by a revitalizing mixture of moringa oil, green tea extract, and vegan proteins. While the shampoo weightlessly cleanses your scalp, the conditioner detangles and moisturizes. Finish off with the restorative oil, focusing application from roots to tip for a flawless finish.
Olaplex
Every Wash, Everywhere Healthy Hair Set
Olaplex's four-piece hair set comes with the brand's Bond Maintenance Shampoo and Conditioner in full- and travel-size bottles to help your hair combat breakage and frizz with highly concentrated, reparative formulas. While the shampoo offers a burst of hydration that will leave your strands healthy, shiny, and more manageable, the conditioner doubles down on it with a formula that restores and repairs hair without adding excess weight.
Dermaflash
Luxe+ Advanced Sonic Dermaplaning & Peach Fuzz Removal Set
Pesky peach fuzz is no match against this high-powered dermaplaning set. It's a multi-patented device that helps improve the health and appearance of your skin by providing sonic-powered exfoliation and hair removal. This is the best solution for buildup of flakes on the skin. For best results, load a fresh MicroFine Edge into your Luxe+ Device, and hold at a 45-degree angle while pulling your skin taut. Then, move the device in fast, feathery strokes.
NuFace
Trinity+ Complete Microcurrent & Red Light Facial Toning Device Set
I was pretty convinced I didn't need to include a high-tech skincare tool in my daily beauty routine until got my hands on the Facial Toning Device Set by NuFace. Now, you can score it with an LED red light attachment and two microcurrent attachments for treatments that can be customized to your skin's unique needs. Using this one consistently will help minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles for a more lifted appearance.
T3
Airebrush Blow Dry Brush
T3's Airebrush Blow Dry Brush is proof that having the perfect hair dryer on deck will make drying and styling strands that much easier. Ideal for all hair types (including curls and coils), this hair brush features a cutting-edge ion-enriched airstream and digitally controlled heat for pristine, frizz-free styles. What I like the most about this easy-to-use styling tool is that it has a smart microchip that helps minimize fluctuations for consistent heat.
ghd
Chronos Styler 1-Inch Flat Iron
I don't straighten my coils that frequently (this year, I'll be coming up on six years of my natural hair journey), but when I do, I swear by GHD's Chronos Styler 1-Inch Flat Iron. Each paddle is coated in an ultra-gloss finish for easy gliding with frizz-free, shiny results. Its light, ergonomic design also makes this one easy to control and hold during meticulous styling sessions. Plus, it has a sleep mode that turns off your styler after 10 minutes of inactivity for peace of mind.
Fragrance
Voluspa
Japonica Set of 3 Mini Tin Candles
Wildflowers Candle Notes: wildflowers, golden poppy, herbs, citrus
Eucalyptus & White Sage Notes: eucalyptus leaves, white sage, hinoki bark
Mountain Lavender & Chamomile Notes: Provence lavender, eucalyptus, blue chamomile, cedarwood
I'm stepping into my hostess era, meaning I'm starting to collect candles that can help transform my space into a home. Voluspa's Japonica Line of candles has been one of my favorite ways to greet visitors as soon as they step through the door since each one is made with clean-burning coconut wax. While I love each of the mini candles included in this set, there's a special place in my heart for the soothing notes of Eucalyptus & White Sage.
Le Labo
Eau De Parfum Discovery Set
Another 13 Eau de Parfum Notes: ambrox, musk, woody amber, jasmine petals, moss, ambrette seed
Eucalyptus 20 Eau de Parfum Notes: eucalyptus, cedarwood, red thyme, olibanum, labdanum, gurjun balsam, hyssop, musk
Santal 33 Eau de Parfum Notes: Australian sandalwood, cedarwood, cardamom, iris, smoky wood alloy, ambrox, leather accord, musk
My biggest recommendation ahead of investing in any luxurious fragrance is to snag a discovery set so you can test how well each of the perfumes will wear on your skin and their longevity. Le Labo's Eau de Parfum Discovery Set is one of my favorites because it included mini versions of the brand's best-selling perfumes: Another 13, Eucalyptus 20, and Santal 33. While I do love to wear each of these alone, they're also idea for layering.
Maison Margiela
Replica Fresh & Floral Travel Spray Set
Bubble Bath Eau de Toilette Notes: lavender, rose, jasmine
Beach Walk Eau de Toilette Notes: lemon, coconut, cedarwood
When the Rain Stops Eau de Toilette Notes: patchouli, aquatic accords, bergamot, rose
This summer is already shaping up to be one of those seasons that I spend always on the go, so I'm starting to collect travel sizes of my top scents to make my packing and unpacking process smoother. Maison Margiela's Replica Fresh & Floral Travel Spray Set is at the top of my list since it's a trio featuring three of my favorite scents from the brand to wear as the temperatures rise. It's also impressive how each of these fragrances last all day on my skin.
Nest New York
Perfume Oil 2-Piece Set
Madagascar Vanilla Perfume Oil Notes: vanilla bean, vanilla orchid, coconut
Balinese Coconut Perfume Oil Notes: coconut, tiare blossom, salted musk
Nest New York has made it beyond easy to discover your summer scent by picking up this perfume oil set. It includes two tropical fragrances (Balinese Coconut and Madagascar Vanilla) that smell like lazy days spent on sandy white beaches with coconut water in one hand and a romantic beach read in the other. When combined, notes of vanilla, tiara blossom, and salted musk stand out the most. I genuinely can't remember what my top beach scent was before I discovered the magic of layering these two.
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