Mark your calendars for Nordstrom’s semi annual Mascara Madness event! For one day only, you will be able to buy 2 mascaras, and get 1 free!
The event generally happens in both May and November. The next one up is Saturday, November 30th, just in time for holiday gift giving! No code is required. Just add 3 mascaras to your cart and 1 of them will be discounted as free.
Happy shopping!
Sephora has a Holiday event every November to celebrate Beauty Insider members. This year the details are:
Everyone will use the code HOLIDAYSAVE to get their discount.
I have a few items on my wishlist this year. Every year, I like to stock up on my favorites and try something new and this year is no exception. I will be getting:
What is on your wishlist?
Ulta is starting a big beauty event today called the 21 Days of Beauty. For the next 21 days, there will be daily beauty steals at 50% off. Some of the items will be online and in-store, others will be online only.
You can find the full calendar of items here: https://www.ulta.com/21days/
Ultamate Rewards members who are Diamond and Platinum level will have all Daily Steals orders ship free!
EDIT: Sephora is basically price matching this sale! They’re running “Oh Snap!” deals which are basically the same deal as Ulta, but at Sephora. So now you can shop whichever store works better for you!
I just spent a whirlwind weekend and literally shopped till I dropped! For a slight change of pace, I’m sharing my haul with you today.
My brows are seriously lacking, so I grabbed the RevitaBrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner Duo. This is a pricey product but it has such great reviews, I have high hopes. The Anniversary Sale duo is the same price as the regular product, so you’re getting 2 for the price of 1!
A friend told me that she’s had great success with LED light therapy, so we both bought this LightStim for Wrinkles LED Light Therapy Device.
I’m a sneaker gal, so I bought 2 pairs this year. The ECCO Soft 7 High Top Sneaker. I think this is an exclusive color for the Anniversary Sale.
Also the Munro Randie, which has been selling super well. The gold color is slightly metallic and gorgeous! I always thought of Munro as an old lady brand, but I thought these sneakers were really cute and not frumpy at all.
This Rails Hunter shirt is a little pricey but I thought I’d take a chance and it has not disappointed. It drapes so beautifully!
The Treasure and Bond Print top is really cute. I only wish it came in more prints! I would love to get a second one.
This Caslon top was really pretty. The peplum is really cute and I always love swiss dot texture.
That’s all for me! What was in your haul?
July 10th Updated the blog post with some more info on the gifts and requirements for purchase!
Since the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is fast approaching, I wanted to stop by my local store and check things out in person so I have my gameplan ready. I have it on good authority that there are over 150 brands participating the Glam Up Beauty event.
I took a few photos and I wanted to share what I found, particularly since there hasn’t been too much information about the Gift With Purchase Sets!
I don’t have a comprehensive list yet, but I believe once the sale starts, we will be able to access ALL gifts here: https://shop.nordstrom.com/content/beauty-gifts-with-purchase
Estee Lauder will offer 2 different GWP sets, one with an eyeshadow palette and one with a face palette with your $45 Estee Lauder purchase. The gift is valued at $150. There will also be a step up gift with a $115 Estee Lauder purchase.
Step up gift
Lancome will have a 7 piece gift with purchase of $45 (valued at $109), and a step up gift at $80 (with a combined value of $144).
Your choice of:
Clinique is offering a 7 piece gift valued at $96 with your $29 Clinique purchase. There is also a step up gift after a $60 Clinique purchase of 2 full size products.
Clarins is offering a gift with your $65 Clarins purchase. The 8 piece gift is valued at $49. It’s interesting how in the stock photo, the Beauty Flash Balm is shown as the same size as the Cleanser, but when I saw it in the store, it was half the size… hmmm…
Clarins also has a step up gift with your purchase of $100 in Clarins products. You’ll receive a Discovery size of the Exfoliating Body Scrub.
Clarins Step Up Gift
This one is rather exciting, as I don’t recall a MAC gift last year. I don’t have details, but I do have a photo! 
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is fast approaching and I have some new intel on what they will be doing for the sale!
Each day they will feature in-store events, special items from your favorite brands and free samples and gifts with purchase. It all starts on the first day of the public sale — July 19th, 2019.
Here’s all the info you need to know about the Beauty Glam Up Days at Nordstrom!
| Date | Event |
| July 19 | Tools Day — Learn how to use the latest innovative tools for skin and hair. Visit any beauty counter to get started. |
| July 20 | Beauty Bash — Free Nordstrom tote filled with samples with your $125 beauty purchase |
| July 21 | Scent Sunday — Get a deluxe bundled sample gift with your fragrance purchase of $85 (US only). |
| July 22 | Makeup Monday — Enjoy the best of beauty with a fun and interactive makeup and skin care experience. |
| July 23 | Receive a gift with your Lancôme purchase of $45 ($60 in Canada). |
| July 24 | Chanel will give away free deluxe samples of DÉMAQUILLANT YEUX INTENSE Gentle Bi-Phase Eye Makeup Remover and HYDRA BEAUTY Micro Serum Intense Replenishing Hydration for smooth, glowing skin (U.S. only) |
| July 25 | Stop in for a mini La Mer treatment and receive a 5 piece sample gift with a $375 La Mer purchase. |
| July 26 | Receive a four-piece gift with your MAC purchase of $50. |
| July 27 | Find your perfect shade of foundation from Dior and get a free 10 day supply. Also, get a mini Dior shopping bag with deluxe samples of One Essential and Diorshow lash maximizer with any Dior purchase. |
| July 28 | Self Care Sunday — Pamper yourself with a new mask, tool or beauty regimen—available from multiple beauty brands. |
| July 29 | National Lipstick Day — Go bold and find a new lip color on National Lipstick Day. Visit your favorite makeup counter to celebrate with perfect shades and finishes ranging from matte to high shine. |
| July 30 | Preview the new Jo Malone scent: Poppy & Barley. Reeive a deluxe 3-piece gift with your Jo Malone purchase of $130 or more. |
| July 31 | Take home a deluxe gift from Laura Mercier with your $85 Laura Mercier purchase ($125 in Canada). |
| Aug 1 | Learn how to achieve fresh, healthy, glowing skin—and find your perfect Bobbi Brown foundation match. Plus, receive a free sample of Primer Plus Radiance SPF 35. |
| Aug 2 | Receive a hydration analysis from Kiehl’s since 1851 and take home a customized moisturizer sample. Receive a full size Ultra Facial Cleanser with any $125 Kiehl’s purchase |
| Aug 3 | With a $45 Estée Lauder purchase ($65 in Canada), in addition to the Anniversary Sale gift with purchase you’ll also receive a deluxe sample of Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II Serum and a 10-day supply of foundation. |
| Aug 4 | From Clinique, take home a Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly and Chubby Stick Lip Color Balm in Super Strawberry with any $28 Clinique purchase. |