How a Beauty Director Shops the Bluemercury Anniversary Sale and Saves Hundreds of Dollars In the Process

Girl math is in full force this week.

a pink jade roller, oribe shampoo, byredo perfume, dr. diamond serum, and omniluxe face mask on a blue and white stripe towel background
(Image credit: Getty Images; Bluemercury)

Do you feel it in the air? No, I don't mean the first official day of fall—although I had to put on a windbreaker for my morning coffee run yesterday and that was a bit of an unexpected surprise. I'm talking about the Bluemercury Anniversary Sale, aka the moment when my beauty budget finally breathes a of relief and the girl math is in peak condition. After all, anyone who is paying attention to their skincare regimen knows that it's time to start swapping lightweight moisturizers for heavier night creams and face oils to keep the hydration on lock. Not to mention it's the ideal time of year to invest in LED masks to battle lingering hyperpigmentation left over from summer sun exposure, and to nourish dehydrated hair that spent the last few months (hopefully) at the beach or by the pool. Plus, deep wine-colored lipsticks and blushes are making a stunning return to parties and dinners everywhere, just in time to get in on your fall makeup routine.

Right now until September 28th the beauty editor-favorite retailer is offering a buy more, save more model wherein you can save 15 percent off orders of $150 or more, and 20 percent off orders over $300. There are also a ton of options from skincare staples and makeup favorites that are 20, 40, and 50 percent off already, no additional purchase required. I know that as I'm also attempting to refresh my fall wardrobe simultaneously, I'm being extra mindful of where I'm directing my beauty dollars, but truthfully, there are so many of my favorite brands on sale right now—and 20 percent off is no joke—that I'm perusing the once-a-year sale with multiple re-stocks and new product testing in mind. In this economy? It's all about shopping smarter, not harder.

Not sure where to start? Keep scrolling for all the skincare, hair care, makeup, and fragrance essentials I'm buying during the 2025 Bluemercury Anniversary Sale.

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Hannah Baxter
Beauty Director

Hannah Baxter is the Beauty Director at Marie Claire. She has previously held roles at The Zoe Report, Coveteur, and Bust Magazine, covering beauty, wellness, fashion, and lifestyle. Her writing has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, Allure, The Cut, Elle, InStyle, Glamour, Air Mail, Vogue, Architectural Digest, Byrdie, Nylon and more. She is also the founder of Anxiety Beer, a weekly newsletter about the intersection of culture and mental health. In her spare time you can catch her reading too many overdue library books, thrifting, or hanging with her hairless cat, Norman. You can find her on Instagram and TikTok @hannahbaxward.