Summer sale season is in full swing, my friends, and I have my sights set on the 2025 Nordstrom sale. My fellow editors and I have spent countless hours scrolling through the best products available to shop at a steep discount because, honestly, we all deserve to both restock that beauty cabinet and save a little money. It’s girl math, plain and simple, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
It’s also helpful that several of my all-time favorite brands are included in the sale, whether I’m looking for fresh (and delightfully supersized) bottles of my go-to shampoo and conditioner for wavy hair, the summer fragrance that helps me survive the sweltering train platform to and from work, or the cream blush stick I, and pretty much every celebrity attending Couture Fashion Week in Paris right now, wear on repeat.
Curious what skincare, hair care, makeup, and more is catching my (extremely picky) beauty director eye at the moment? Here’s everything I’m scooping up at the 2025 Nordstrom sale from now until it ends on August 3.
Skincare Staples
The summer heat is doing a number on my complexion, so a few extra hydrating and exfoliating products are an essential addition to my daily routine.
Nothing erases dark spots from my fair skin as fast as this cult-favorite peel pad system. Don’t forget to load up on the SPF if you use this, as the acids will make your skin more sensitive to the sun’s rays.
The cleansing balm to end all cleansing balms, leftover sunscreen, dirt, and sweat stand no chance against this nourishing formula during the summer.
Healthy Hair Must-Haves
My hair is rib-grazing, textured, and highlighted, so it’s extremely high-maintenance. I love using sale season as a time to pick up the nourishing and protective formulas and tools that help my mane look its best.
I love to add a few well-defined S-waves around my face with a flat iron and this styler is my current go-to. It’s so easy to maneuver and the high-gloss coating on the ceramic plates leaves my hair with such a gorgeous sheen.
My love for this brand is endless, and you only need to use it once to understand why. This shampoo, and corresponding conditioner, not only have the most delicious scent imaginable, but it helps to soft define my waves, smooth frizz, and nourish my parched strands with every wash.
Lightweight Makeup For The Win
I can’t bear the idea of wearing heavy, pore-clogging makeup in the summer, so my product staples are all about breathability and sheer textures.
There is nothing sexier than a glossy, high-shine lip this time of year. This two-pack deal has the silkiest texture with a ton of added hydration for your lips.
My go-to trick to look put together when I’m sweating my face off is to add a little shimmer to my eyes. Swipe these cult-favorite eyeshadow sticks over the lid and blend with your fingers for an easy, otherworldly glow.
Sensual Summer Scents
I want to feel fresh and sultry during this time of year, so I’m taking advantage of the sale to update my fragrance collection with a few new perfumes.
Behold, one of the best summer fragrances of all time. Salty, sun-soaked, aquatic—you’ve got all of the dreamiest seasonal notes to capture the essence of a day at the beach.
I fly through this fragrance every summer. The woody, mineral notes are so gorgeous on the skin, especially as it heats up throughout the day. Prepare for compliments with this one.
All About The Body
Obviously, you’re going to show a little more skin this time of year, so it’s the ideal time to pick up some goodies to extend your skincare from head to toe.
Keratosis pilaris (aka bumpy chicken skin) is the bane of my existence. When my arms are out day after day in my favorite summer dresses, I turn to this glycolic acid-rich scrub to kick my treatment into overdrive. Smooth skin is just a few showers away.
Even though I’m sweaty and gross during the summer, my skin still tends to dry out with the extra sun exposure. This hydrating body serum is the perfect product to apply when I’m fresh out of the shower, and it amplifies moisture for the entire day.
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