Its Time to Stock Up at Nordstrom’s
It comes but once a year — a little over a fortnight for beauty product connoisseurs to indulge in exclusive sets, super-size editions of cult favorites and generous gifts with purchase — Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is currently in full swing. After spending over a week poring, nay, obsessing over the offerings, I’ve finally narrowed it down to a few fabulous finds that you’ll not want to miss out on. But make haste, the sale ends Aug. 3! Add in a Nordstrom discount code and there is no reason not to check out the great deals.
Laura Mercier Flawless Expressions Set (Photo: Laura Mercier)
Makeup
Both warm and cool colors are represented in this exclusive collection for eyes, cheeks and lips, and you’ll love the smooth texture of long-lasting eye shadow Laura Mercier Flawless Expressions Set ($85.00)
Smashbox Studio Pro Brush Set (Photo: Smashbox Cosmetics)
For a perfect makeup application, look no further than Smashbox’s Studio Pro Makeup Brush Set ($89). This kit comprises 10 full-size brushes, including:
- Arched liner brush #21
- Angled brow brush #12
- Lip brush #6
- Full exposure dual-ended brush
- Precision concealer brush #5
- Shader brush #39
- Crease brush #10
- Blush brush #16
- Foundation brush #13
- Fan brush #22
I’m quite sure you don’t need me to tell you that this is an excellent price for such quality brushes!
Perricone MD Science of Plasma 2.0 Skin care set (Photo: Perricone MD)
Skin care
As longtime fan of both Dr. Nicholas Perricone’s highly edifying books on anti-aging and his skin care line, I am eager to procure this exceptional set of Perricone MD blue plasma products: The Science of Plasma 2.0 Set ($98.00). The Blue Plasma Orbital Daily Eye Peel is a mild, non-acidic peel made with salmon egg enzyme that will keep the delicate skin tissue in your eye area smooth and wrinkle-free.
Bottega Veneta Fragrance Set (Photo: Bottega Veneta)
Scent
I love chypre fragrances, which tend to stand out against the endless parade of fruity-florals. I never seem to tire of sniffing the chypre Bottega Veneta, with its exquisite blend of Italian bergamot, Brazilian pink pepper, Sambac jasmine, leather, oak moss and patchouli — gorgeous! I shan’t be passing up on this Bottega Veneta Fragrance Set ($131.00). It contains a 2.5 eau de parfum spray and a 6.7-ounce body lotion.
A native Washingtonian, Beauty Blogger Lia Phipps is an interior designer with an irrepressible, life-long fascination with health and beauty. When she is not selecting fabrics and paint colors for clients, she occupies herself with trying new products and dispensing beauty advice to friends, acquaintances and anyone who is willing to listen to “Tips from Phipps”.
