I'm a Beauty Editor—Here's Everything on My Massive Wish List
Pulse check: How are we doing, fam? We know it's getting weird out there, but we hope you've found as much comfort in staying up on the latest in fashion and beauty as we have. Retailers are getting creative about connecting with customers during these uncertain times, but as a result of said worldwide weirdness, online shopping is pretty much the only retail therapy available to us.
Not that shopping is absolutely crucial right now, but buying things other than toilet paper (in reasonable quantities, of course) certainly can offer a bit of relief. As for me? I'm a master wish-list builder. Filling up an online shopping cart with more items than I could ever actually afford is a particularly refined skill of mine. Just ask my mom—I've been doing this since the days of dial-up internet.
I'll be honest: I've got a wish list going right now that's a tad ridiculous. It's chock-full of all my favorites, like La Mer, Mason Pearson, Byredo, and more of the beauty buys that make my heart beat faster. One retailer that always has the best selection of these big names is Nordstrom, so I dug through its entire beauty selection to build the epic wish list we all need right now. Check out the selects and shop them fast before they sell out.
Hair
Every celebrity hairstylist on the planet has several of these pricey brushes in their kit. I once heard from a very reliable source that even Rihanna was stunned the first time she ever ran this nylon-and–boar-bristle brush through her hair.
We're about to get to good at curling our hair at home.
This automated iron will make things even easier.
This apple cider vinegar based salt scalp scrub and rinse will gently clear any flakes or debris building up in your hair.
Masking isn't just for your face. Give your locks a little love too.
Nails
Your at-home manicures are about to reach new heights.
Fragrance
This scented hair and body oil is so luxurious.
Set the tone anywhere in your home with this beautiful diffuser.
This diffuser will make you home smell like a tropical vacation. Get ready for some relaxing vibes.
This would be an amazing gift, but, let's be real—you'll probably want to keep it for yourself.
Skincare
This is the perfect discovery set to try out all the most popular selects from the celebrity-adored La Mer line.
Now you don't have to visit a facialist for a microcurrent treatment.
These acid peel pads are perfect for keeping your skin even and primed to absorb all the goodness from your other skincare.
This surge of vitamin C will keep you bright and smooth all spring.
This is one of the best physical exfoliators we've ever used.
Hydration is the name of the game with this nourishing water cream.
This celeb-favorite facial essence is an anti-aging secret weapon.
This enzyme mask exfoliates and tightens the skin super gently. There's not tingle or tightening sensation, but when you rinse it off, your skin looks brand-new.
Makeup
This is the tinted moisturizer that put the entire product category on the map.
This shimmery cream eye shadow sparks joy.
This is the stick you need to get that perfectly smudgy eyeliner look.
If you're a fan of the original orgasm shade, this more vibrant one could be a fun switch-up for spring.
This lipstick is one of the most popular ones we've seen in a long time.
If we had to name the top five concealers of all time, this would be one of them.
This is the lip liner that made me believe in the power of lip liner. It's so damn good.
This is perfect for brightening under your eyes or concealing all over your face.
Body
This all-over body scrub, face mist, and lip conditioner will leave you so smooth and velvety from head to toe.
This luxurious body wash will envelop your senses for the entire duration of your shower.
This luxe body moisturizer will keep you soft from head to toe.
Up next, see the best fashion picks from the Nordstrom sale.
Courtney Higgs is a Cancer sun, Libra rising beauty enthusiast with about six years of experience in the editorial space. She was previously Who What Wear's associate beauty editor after spending many years working on the West Coast edit team at InStyle Magazine. She graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a BA in communication studies and pivoted to editorial after spending her college years working in the legal field. Her beauty philosophy is simple: She believes there are no wrong answers and that discovering our favorite beauty products and rituals is a journey, not a sprint. When she's not geeking out over products, she can be found adventuring around L.A. with her fiancé; watching reality TV with their French bulldog, Bernie Mac; or relating way too hard to astrology memes.
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