Nordstrom Anniversary Sale’s 24 Best Beauty Buys: Le Labo, La Mer and More Premium Picks

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. While deep discounts on designer clothing, handbags, jewelry and shoes are a no-brainer during Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale, certainly don’t sleep on the retailer’s premium beauty price cuts. From Augustinus Bader and La Mer to Lancôme and YSL Beauty, the annual savings event — running online and in stores through Sunday, Aug. 9 — offers hundreds of limited-edition bundles, gift sets and value-sized best-sellers, Nordstrom‘s Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives, for a fraction of traditional retail. After sifting through the 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale catalog, The Hollywood Reporter‘s shopping team compiled the beauty deal highlights across five key categories: skin care, makeup, hair care, beauty devices and fragrance. And for those considering signing up for Nordstrom’s credit card, now is the most strategic time to do so, because through Aug. 9, new cardmembers will receive $60 off their next purchase. See all benefits and apply for a credit card now at Nordstrom.com. Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026: Best Makeup Deals Top makeup brands: Westman Atelier Petite Baby Cheeks Blush & Lit Up Highlight Stick Duo Test out two of the cult-favorite clean makeup brand’s most-loved shades: blush in shade Petal and highlighter in shade Nectar. Armani Cheek Tint Liquid Blush Duo Another cheek duo for those partial to a liquid formula. Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara & Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover Gift Set The set’s featured mascara won THR‘s 2026 Red Carpet Essentials Awards for its unmatched length, lift and clump-free formulation. Yves Saint Laurent Brown Look 3-Piece Eye Makeup Gift Set This three-piece gift set includes everything needed for a subtle smokey eye look: a satin, matte and metallic eyeshadow palette, bronze eyeliner and black mascara. Yves Saint Laurent Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss Gift Set Another one of YSL beauty’s standout gift sets. Hourglass Essentials Makeup Brush Set No one nails a makeup brush quite like Hourglass. top pick Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder & Brush Set your complexion for a seamless finish. Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026: Best Perfume and Fragrance Deals Top fragrance brands: Diptyque Eau Rose Eau de Parfum & Hair Mist Set We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Diptyque is worth every penny. Byredo Icon Travel Essentials Set Try out five of the brand’s most iconic fragrances instead of committing to one: Bal D’Afrique, Mojave Ghost, Rose of No Man’s Land, Blanche and Gypsy Water. Le Labo Discovery Eau de Parfum Fragrance Set A similar sentiment, but for Le Labo. Set includes Another 13, Rose 31, Santal 33, Thé Matcha and Thé Noir (a personal favorite). Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum Gift Set The “YSL” embossed makeup bag is kind of giving clutch. Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026: Best Skin Care Deals Top skin care brands: great value La Mer The Most Loved Minis Gift Set Set includes The Essence Foaming Cleanser, The Treatment Lotion, The Moisturizing Soft Cream and The Rejuvenating Night Cream, housed in a roomy zip-top travel cosmetics case. Coola Double the Sun Bestseller Set No matter the day, this scent will transport you to vacation. Estée Lauder Jumbo Advanced Night Repair As the first night serum on the market, Estée Lauder’s Night Repair is the definition of staying power. Osea Exfoliate & Glow Body Trio Our no. 1 body care brand. La Mer Creme de la Mer The definition of go big or go home. Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026: Best Hair Care and Hair Tool Deals Top hair care and hair tool brands: Oribe Superfine Hairspray Duo Set Oribe’s premium packaging is the cherry on top of its ultra-effective formulas. Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler for Straight & Wavy Hair Another rare price drop: Take $130 off Dyson’s fan-favorite Airwrap. T3 Airebrush Blow Dry Brush The easiest way to get a salon-level blowout at home. Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026: Best Beauty Tool and Wellness Device Deals Top beauty device brands: Higherdose V4 Infrared Sauna Blanket Sweat like you’re working out, without working out. This is the ultimate wellness tool to both increase blood flow and amplify relaxation. Therabody TheraFace Mask Glo-LED Skincare Mask Bring the power of red, infrared and blue light to the face, stimulating collagen production, boosting circulation, evening skin tone and fighting acne-causing bacteria. Check out Nordstrom’s Beauty & Fragrance Sale homepage for thousands more discounted finds, and see THR‘s favorite Nordstrom Anniversary Sale jewelry finds here, designer handbag finds here and home finds here. About the Author Erin Lassner is THR’s E-Commerce Writer. She covers shopping content across fashion, home, beauty and lifestyle, and has nearly ten years of experience testing and reviewing the best of furniture, skin-care, clothing and wellness.