May is blooming with beauty deals, and Nordstrom’s May Beauty Sale is the perfect excuse to refresh your vanity. Whether you’re restocking your skincare staples or splurging on that luxury beauty pick you’ve been eyeing, now is the time.
After combing through Nordstrom’s beauty section, I’ve rounded up my top 7 must-haves — bestsellers, cult favorites, and new loves that are truly worth the hype.
Let’s dive into the glow-up!
1. Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
A TikTok-viral sensation, Black Honey is the shade that looks good on everyone. Sheer, balmy, and buildable, this iconic lipstick gives your lips a hint of berry tint with a hydrating, comfortable feel. It’s the “your lips but better” product you’ll reach for daily.
2. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid
There’s a reason this cream is called magic. Packed with hyaluronic acid, vitamins C & E, and peptides, it delivers instant hydration and plumps up the skin like a dream. Ideal for dry or dull complexions, this moisturizer also makes a flawless base under makeup.
3. Dior Lip Addict Lip Maximizer Gloss
Get the gloss that everyone is obsessed with. The Dior Lip Maximizer offers hydration, shine, and a subtle plumping effect without any stickiness. Available in multiple shades, this gloss glides on beautifully and leaves your lips looking juicy and fresh all day long.
4. Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Soft Radiance Foundation SPF 50
Luxury in a bottle, this Tom Ford foundation offers a radiant finish with skin-loving benefits. With SPF 50, buildable coverage, and a luminous glow, it’s designed to sculpt and perfect your complexion while offering serious sun protection. Ideal for summer skin!
5. Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum
For him — or for those who love bold, fresh scents — Sauvage EDP is magnetic. With notes of bergamot, ambroxan, and spicy pepper, it’s the kind of fragrance that makes a statement without overwhelming the senses. A modern classic you’ll want on your shelf.
6. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Spray
Elegant, feminine, and empowering, Coco Mademoiselle is the scent of the confident woman. Featuring notes of orange, rose, patchouli, and vetiver, this fragrance is both sophisticated and sensual. It’s one of those perfumes that gets you compliments every time.
7. Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum
Translating to “life is beautiful,” this gourmand floral fragrance has become a signature for many. Think warm vanilla, iris, and sweet praline — it’s uplifting, cozy, and absolutely unforgettable. Perfect for spring-to-summer transitions and special occasions.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re upgrading your foundation, treating yourself to a new fragrance, or stocking up on everyday lip favorites, these 7 beauty essentials from Nordstrom are all winners. Don’t wait too long — the sale runs through May 31st, and these bestsellers won’t last plus they come with free gifts.
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— Ariana
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