From all the top beauty picks at Nordstrom, these 20 are the ones I desire the most.

      For me, 2025 has revolved around achieving the personal goals I’ve set. While many of my resolutions focus on exploring new hobbies, enhancing my skills, and tackling the growing pile of books beside my bed, one of my primary objectives as the year comes to a close is to be more mindful about shopping (which can be quite challenging given my career revolves around testing and reviewing beauty products). With just two months remaining, I've decided to challenge myself to refrain from making any significant purchases from one of my go-to sources for beauty products, Nordstrom, until I am completely confident that each item is worth the investment. As Black Friday approaches, I’m finally reassessing my online shopping cart and preparing to check out with 20 beauty items from beloved brands like Oak Essentials, Chantecaille, Alterna, and Aesop that I can't stop thinking about. Read on to discover what will transition from my wish list to my possession just in time for the New Year. Trust me—these are must-haves!

      **Skincare**

      **The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil**

      This nourishing oil is a recurring favorite in my skincare stash, and I’m eager to add another bottle. It features 100% organic cold-pressed rose hip seed oil, which brightens and evens out skin tone while promoting a radiant, supple appearance.

      **Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser**

      This cleanser transformed my skincare regimen during my first dry winter on the East Coast, and I can’t wait to get another. It hydrates, plumps, and gives my skin a glow, utilizing organic safflower oil and moringa oil, along with green and white tea extracts.

      **Osea Advanced Repair Eye Cream**

      Sadly, my genetics aren't on my side: dark, puffy under-eyes are a daily issue unless I consistently give them the care they need. This cream combines seaweed-derived squalane, green microalgae, and fermented plant extract to brighten the skin and diminish the appearance of bags.

      **Oak Essentials Restorative Mask**

      Given the daily stress my skin endures, using a revitalizing mask like this one is not just desirable—it's essential. It combines the deeply hydrating benefits of organic honey with avocado oil and sea buckthorn fruit oil to combat free radical damage and encourage collagen production.

      **Superegg Pure Transparency Treatment Essence**

      In 2025, I began incorporating Korean skincare into my routine, and this product ignited my passion. Superegg’s refreshing daily treatment keeps my skin hydrated and clear thanks to a blend of eight molecular weights of hyaluronic acid and the brand’s exclusive White Duplex.

      **Makeup**

      **Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Blurring Undereye Powder in Deep**

      I’ve witnessed this under-eye powder going viral on TikTok lately, and I can’t wait to try it before the holidays. Available in five stunning shades, Pat McGrath’s new powder lends the skin a flawless appearance with a delicate, silky feel and light-reflecting properties.

      **Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge Cream Blush for Lips & Cheeks in Calypso Coral**

      Is “blush blindness” a real phenomenon? If so, I’m all in with this versatile cream color. Designed for both cheeks and lips, this blush provides a sheer yet buildable wash of color in a convenient compact. I’ll be wearing the shade Calypso Coral exclusively until further notice.

      **Hourglass Volumizing Glossy Balm in Secret**

      This Hourglass balm has been on my shopping list for the past two years and is making a reappearance this year. I trust it to nourish and hydrate my lips with its conditioning complex while delivering rich color and a stunning shine.

      **Ogee Sculpted Face Stick in Opal**

      Before relocating back to the PNW from NYC, I had the pleasure of testing this product on a beautiful rooftop in Downtown Manhattan. The Sculpted Face Stick comes in 11 eye-catching shades, offering sheer color with subtle shimmer, enriched with essential fatty acids and oils.

      **Chantecaille Faux Cils Mascara**

      While I wouldn’t call my lashes my standout feature, I've received numerous compliments since I started using the Faux Cils Mascara. It coats each lash from base to tip, enhancing length and volume with a formula infused with rose water, natural waxes, vegetal polymers, and red seaweed.

      **Haircare**

      **Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother Frizz Control Styling Hair Cream**

      I’ve been sporting knotless goddess braids for the last couple of weeks, but as soon as I let my hair down, I’ll be using this Olaplex styling cream for shiny, smooth strands. This leave-in treatment is suitable for all hair types and provides up to 72 hours of frizz control.

      **Briog