I love digital window shopping. In my free time, I have been known to spend over an hour on a site, add any number of items to my cart, and eventually close the Internet tab without making a purchase. It’s like my brain gets a dopamine hit from curating my personal selection of high-value (not necessarily) expensive) items, so I don’t actually have to buy them. I don’t know if this is normal or even makes sense, but it’s true.
There are only a few retailers that disrupt the “add to cart” and then “abandon cart” process, and Nordstrom is one of them. Its beauty section is full of tried-and-true items that suddenly make me want to hit the “buy now” button. And its best-selling section? I can also hand over my credit card as soon as I open the page. Ahead, check out the top three products I recommend, as well as 10 other essentials.
my top three choices
armani beauty
Luminous Silk Natural Glow Blur Foundation
Armani’s Luminous Silk Foundation really is as good as people say. Beauty editors, makeup artists, and celebrities all swear by it. take from Kelly Anne SewellCelebrity Makeup Artist and Founder Makeup by Kelly Anne, This is a tried and true formula from those who previously told Who Wears What. “This formula works on any skin type, and I love that it gives you great bouncy skin that looks hydrated but not overly dry or overly matte. It’s a beautiful natural finish, no matter what skin type!”
celebrity makeup artist Toby Heaney agreed, noting the “healthy-looking glow” it produced. étienne ortegaCelebrity Makeup Artist and Founder Ortegacalled it her “favorite foundation of all time.” you get the picture.
It has recently been improved to make it even better than before. It’s smooth, silky and provides just the right amount of shine without being cakey. Yes, Armani Luminous Silk Foundation is *that* good. I’m not surprised to see it on Nordstrom’s best-selling beauty list.
Victoria Beckham
Satin Kajal Liner – Cocoa
One of these eyeliners sells every 30 seconds. The entire Who What Wear beauty team is obsessed with them, and I’m currently trying to collect every shade. Speaking of colors, the range is absolutely stunning (shiny bronze, velvety black, surfside blue!) My current fixation is Cocoa, a deep dark brown.
The liners are available in three finishes: matte, high-shine shimmer, and sparkling jewel. No matter which one you choose, expect a smooth glide thanks to the creamy formula infused with soothing ingredients. They’re so good that even editors with sensitive eyes can wear them without any irritation, burning, or redness. Once they set on the lashes, they don’t budge, providing flattering color that lasts all day. To me, it’s obvious why it made the list.
AMOUAGE
existence eau de parfum
Many people love this perfume and with good reason. It has a fresh and calming aura, and it’s all based on a “heartbreaking” note of lily of the valley (a fragrance note that is known for being ethereal and angelic). Additional notes of rose, frankincense, labdanum, ambergris and white musk give it a bright and emotional quality. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: it has high “signature scent” potential.
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Guerlain
Terracotta Light Healthy Glow Bronzer
If you want to look like you’re sun-kissed after a two-week vacation in the south of France, I highly recommend using this product. It’s blush, bronzer and highlighter in one and comes in six versatile shades. All it takes is a swirl of makeup brushes to get an effortless, French-girl glow.
la mer
Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream
What can I say about La Mer that hasn’t already been said? The iconic, luxurious face cream is loved by many beauty editors, makeup artists, and celebrities. If your budget allows, it promises to activate skin repair processes for a firmer, smoother, and more youthful-looking complexion. It’s all thanks to the brand’s signature Miracle Broth, a nutritious, fermentation-derived complex.
Hermes
Les Men’s Hermès – Nail Enamel
I know what you’re thinking: $66 for nail polish? Yes, it’s expensive, but we’re talking about Hermès! In my opinion, the luxury fashion house has created some of the best nail colors on the market. I could talk about my favorite shades, but I’ll only mention two. is the first rouge cassockThe most attractive shade of fiery orange-red. The second is Blue Encre, a very moody, French-girl blue.
armani
Eye Tint Long Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow
Celebrities like Sabrina Carpenter and Addison Rae swear by Armani’s eye tints. After trying them myself, I can understand why. They’re creamy, easy to blend, long-wearing, and offer a great shade range. I always say they are the epitome of a low-effort, high-impact product. Apply it directly with the doe-foot Applicator, blend with your fingers and you’re good to go. It takes five seconds, and the color will not budge.
Westman Atelier
baby cheek blush stick
Cream-blush lovers are bound to appreciate two things about Westman Atelier’s Baby Cheeks Blush Stick. Firstly, it has a luxurious, buttery formula that melts into the skin. Second, it has a vibrant, beautiful shade range that delivers soft washes of dewy, bloomy color. I use one almost every day, and I’ve recommended them to several friends and family members.
Benefit Cosmetics
Precisely, My Brow Tinted Brow Wax
This is for those who want the pigment of a brow gel as well as a long-lasting hold of brow wax, aka color. And Control. It offers both, and thanks to its double-sided brush, you can apply it precisely to keep every last hair of the brows in perfect position.
hourglass
Vanish Airbrush Concealer
This TikTok-viral concealer lives up to the hype, and I know my Who Wear colleagues agree, as it’s a mainstay in many of our makeup routines. It has a weightless, full-coverage formula, offers an airbrushed finish, and lasts up to 16 hours because it’s both crease-resistant and waterproof. This is the key to achieving soft, velvety “cloudy skin”.
wonderskin
Wonder Blading All-Day Lip Stain
There’s TikTok-viral, and then there’s the internet—Famous. It’s the latter. It spread far beyond TikTok and everyone was scrambling to get their hands on it, including celebrities like Kim Kardashian. The long-lasting lip stain starts with cobalt blue. Once it dries and you wipe it off with a wet towel or tissue, it leaves behind a beautiful color.
charlotte tilbury
Lip Cheat Long Lasting Waterproof Lip Liner
If you’re in your lip-combo era like me, consider adding Charlotte Tilbury’s iconic Lip Cheat Lip Liner to your cart. It’s rich and velvety, so it glides precisely onto the lips, contouring, shaping and defining your pout. The waterproof, smudge-proof formula promises to last up to six hours without the need for reapplication. The original Pillow Talk shade is an obvious choice.
