When it comes to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, the beauty section is where the real gems live as long as you know what to look for. While fashion and shoes get most of the spotlight, the best investments are often hiding in plain sight: cult-favorite beauty staples that you’ll finish up and reorder. These aren’t trendy impulse buys – they’re the everyday staples you’ll reach for over and over again. What makes the NSALE beauty such a smart moment is that you’re getting full-size products (often in sets) from prestige brands at rare discounts and limited-time value bundles that are perfect for gifting later. It’s the kind of sale that makes it easy to stock your top shelf and your holiday gift drawer in one go. Below, I’ve rounded up the best in-stock beauty picks I personally swear by – each one absolutely worth the score while the sale lasts!

This luxe deodorant has a cult following for a reason. It smells subtly sexy and feels like skincare for your underarms while keeping everything dry. The NSALE-exclusive trio is the best time to stock up as it’ll last you almost a whole year! It’s the one set I always buy!

I love how this setting powder locks in makeup without ever looking cakey. The double-ended brush is one that I swear by for its buttery soft bristles that make application feel borderline luxurious. A total win for anyone who wants an airbrushed finish with zero effort. Plus, you can’t beat the $39 savings!

A staple in every beauty editor’s kit, this spray adds instant volume and grit with that signature Oribe scent. It’s part dry shampoo, part styling magic – and this value set gives you double the glam. If you’ve ever wanted to try it, now’s the time (you can even split with a friend).

If you know, you know. Santal 33 is the ultimate cool-girl scent – earthy, musky, and unforgettable. This smaller size is perfect for travel or layering, and it’s rare to find it on sale, ever.

If you need a good eye kit for traveling or gifting, this one won’t disappoint! The eye tint gives you a swipe-and-go shimmer that lasts all day, no creasing in sight. Paired with the Vertigo Lift Mascara, it’s a high-impact eye set that upgrades your 5-minute face routine.

This dry shampoo doesn’t just mask oil – it actually cleans your hair. It adds texture and volume without buildup or a white cast. This jumbo-size duo is a given for post-gym or non-wash days.

I use this mascara daily, so this kit was a no-brainer. It’s one of the best duos out there that delivers volume and curl without the clumps. The Cils Booster primer amps things up while conditioning your lashes. Truly an everyday essential you’ll immediately miss when you run out.

xo, Maria

This post is sponsored by Nordstrom.