Happy Friday! What a week it has been—between putting the finishing touches on my fall semester courses (so much screen time, it feels endless), testing new beauty launches, and keeping up with my two-year-old (who is alarmingly fast these days), I am ready to ease into the weekend with a little joy and a lot of coffee.
Before I sign off for some much-needed downtime, I’m thrilled to share that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially open for General Access. While some items have inevitably sold out, there are still plenty of treasures waiting to be discovered. Today, I’ve rounded up my favorite beauty and style finds that are still in stock—and trust me, they’re too good to pass up.
Voluspa: Candles That Transform Any Space
Voluspa has been a longtime love of mine, and their Anniversary Sale offerings are especially delightful. The Vermeil Set of 5 Mini Tin Candles is a standout, with each tin featuring a unique fragrance and design. I plan to gift a few, though if history is any indication, I’ll have trouble parting with them—they’re that addictive.
I also stocked up on my year-round favorite, the Voluspa Saijo Persimmon Candle. This fragrance is bright, sophisticated, and makes an effortless hostess or neighbor gift. Bonus: the tins double as chic décor long after the wax burns down.
For the Eyes: Sisley Skincare Luxury
If your under-eyes are craving extra TLC, the Sisley All Eyes on Sisley Set is a brilliant investment. It includes two full-sized heroes: the L’Integral Anti-Age Eye and Lip Contour Cream (with its own cooling applicator tool) and the Eye Contour Mask, a travel staple for me.
What I love most is how multitasking the Contour Cream is—it refines both the eye and lip areas, tackling fine lines with grace. And the Eye Contour Mask? It’s like eight hours of sleep in a tube. A must-have for long days and late nights.
Lips That Shine: Sisley-Paris Le Phyto-Gloss
On the makeup side, Sisley-Paris Le Phyto-Gloss deserves a spotlight. Plush, reflective, and available in both satin and cream finishes, these glosses feel like luxury in a tube. My current go-to shade is Moon, a pearlescent neutral I wear nonstop, though I have a strong feeling the mauve Twilight will be fall’s most coveted color.
Charlotte Tilbury x Nordstrom: Pillow Talk & Golden Glow
The Charlotte Tilbury Anniversary Sale collections are always worth the hype, and this year is no exception.
The Pillow Talk Lip Secrets Set is a dream team of pinky-nude perfection. With the iconic Lip Liner (I’ve lost count of how many I’ve repurchased), the original Pillow Talk Lipstick (still my favorite), and the Collagen Lip Bath, this set takes the universally flattering shade to new heights.
Equally tempting is the Glowing, Gorgeous Eye Secrets Set, which features two limited-edition Eyes to Mesmerize Cream Shadows in Golden Eclipse and Star Gold—both rich, metallic, and endlessly wearable. The set also includes Legendary Lashes Volume 2 Mascara, one of my top three mascaras of all time. It gives instant 1960s screen siren lashes without smudging—a rarity, especially for sensitive eyes.
NuFACE: Micro-Current on the Go
I’ve been a NuFACE devotee since their early days, and the NuFACE Fix has quickly become my favorite tool. Small yet mighty, it’s perfect for targeting the eyes and lips, delivering instant lift and firmness in just 60 seconds. Compact enough to slip into your purse, it’s the kind of device you’ll actually use consistently—which makes all the difference.
MAC: A Modern Matte Moment
MAC continues to deliver innovation with their Powder Kiss lineup. The Powder Kiss Liquid Lip Color is creamy, saturated, and somehow manages to be matte without drying your lips—a rare feat. The formula feels almost whipped, applying evenly with a doe-foot wand that ensures precision every time.
And for eyes, the Powder Kiss Soft Matte Eyeshadows are buttery smooth and blend like a dream. I’ve been reaching for Ripened, a muted plum, and Best of Me, a creamy neutral, both of which feel perfect for fall’s cozy, layered aesthetic.
The Bottom Line
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale remains one of the best opportunities to stock up on beauty staples and discover new treasures at a fraction of the cost. From luxury skincare sets to glow-inducing makeup and timeless candles, there’s still plenty left to shop before the sale ends.
Whether you’re refreshing your own collection or tucking away a few early holiday gifts, these final picks are a blend of indulgence and practicality—pieces I’ll be enjoying long after the sale has wrapped.
Here’s to a restorative weekend ahead… and maybe a little more time spent candlelit, glossed, and glowing.