I may or may not schedule my skincare routine refreshes around when Nordstrom drops a sale. To be honest, when the weather starts to cool down, I love grabbing deals on cashmere sweaters and leather boots—but what really excites me are the fantastic fall beauty discounts. Perhaps I'm biased because I'm a beauty editor, but the truth remains: top-tier, luxury skincare products—such as face creams, serums, and eye treatments—are the best deals to take advantage of. And from today until September 23, Nordstrom is meeting that demand with its Fall Savings Event.
Every year, I tell myself I'll just browse, and every year I end up sprinting to checkout with a cart full of La Mer, Elemis, and Sisley. It's almost like Nordstrom knows when my retinol and hyaluronic acid serums are down to their very last drop. So, alas, I bring to you the best skincare finds during the Nordstrom Fall Sale that I keep in my personal stash. Act fast—they're already selling out.
Scrub-a-Dub
First things first, before layering on more products, I start with a face cleanser. I like to use an exfoliating formula three days a week and a gentler wash on the other days to give my skin a break. Since I usually wash my face twice a day, I go through them quickly.
This wash harnesses the power of enzymes to break down keratin protein on the skin, resulting in smoother, less textured skin.
Filled with AHAs and enzymes, Exfolikate's cream-to-foam formulation strips away makeup and oil for bright, glowing skin.
Kiehl's is one of those brands that always delivers, especially for irritated, sensitive skin. This specific set is perfect for acne-prone skin, as it features a salicylic acid spot treatment and cream, along with a gentle face wash with squalane to help lock in moisture and support a healthy skin barrier.
Lift Me Up
When I want my skin to be lifted and firm, I look for products with ingredients rich in peptides and ceramides. I combine that with my simple lymphatic drainage routine, and my skin looks snatched and defined.
Not-so-fun fact: Because of women's thinner, more delicate skin on the neck, it tends to sag and wrinkle as we age. That's where a neck cream comes in, and this one is the smoothest, most buttery formula.
The Eye Lift Gel, aptly named, works with its lightweight, serum-y texture to depuff and tighten tired, swollen eyes. It's particularly helpful after I've had a long night or an early wake-up.
La Mer on sale?! Those are words I never expected to hear. The brand's lovely proprietary complex is evident throughout its products, but my favorite is the Lifting Firming Serum, which effectively boosts the skin's elasticity and bounce.
Stop the Clock
Aside from drugstore options, luxury products that target fine lines and aging are usually expensive due to their advanced formulations. I love to grab my favorites during any Nordstrom sale to stock up.
Element Eight's Active Cream and Serum duo harnesses growth factors and niacinamide, which in turn boost skin regeneration by stimulating collagen and elastin production.
Lancôme's Absolue line is known for smoothing fine lines and improving elasticity, both primary concerns if you're looking for an "anti-aging" product.
One of the original J-beauty brands, Shiseido, knows how to create products that give that glass-like glow—a sign of youthful skin. This duo includes a day and night cream for a simple, effective routine.
Lock It In
These are the products that are the final step in my routine—whether that be an SPF in the daytime or a heavier moisturizer at night—they seal it all in.
This formula feels like buttery goodness when I apply it to my face. Skincare ingredients like squalane, ceramides, niacinamide, and BL's signature complex get to work overnight, so I wake up with glowing, hydrated skin.
On nights when I want to feel extra, my skin is slightly irritated, or it's right in the middle of winter, I'll use a face oil. This rose oil from Sisley is pure luxury and never feels greasy.
If you're applying the right amount of sunscreen every day (two finger-lengths every few hours), you can never have too much SPF. This one from Coola is fragrance-free and layers well with all my products and makeup.
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