From LED Masks to Dyson Hair Tools: The 17 Top Beauty Items to Purchase During Nordstrom's Surprise Sale

      (Image credit: Vault Stock) I make a living by shopping. Well, sort of. As a beauty editor in 2026, my role encompasses numerous tasks and responsibilities. Each year, I need to test hundreds of new products, stay informed about the dynamic beauty industry, interview specialists, delve into advanced ingredients, and, of course, shop. By "shop," I mean browsing through countless products on various sites to curate the best selections. This is all to ensure you, dear reader, can effortlessly find the finest beauty products without investing too much time. Today, I focused on this because Nordstrom's Savings Event runs until May 11. During this period, you can enjoy discounts of up to 25% on an extensive range of skincare, hair, and makeup products, in addition to high-tech devices and luxurious fragrances. After spending two hours exploring the sale section, I've handpicked 17 essential items. Keep scrolling to view my editor-approved selections—from eye-catching perfumes to LED masks, glow-enhancing sunscreens, and more. Happy shopping!

      Maison Francis Kurkdjian

      Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau De Parfum

      Yes, Maison Francis Kurkdjian's renowned Baccarat Rouge 540 is currently discounted. This warm, sweet, and timelessly elegant fragrance became a viral sensation for a reason. Its captivating blend of jasmine, saffron, cedarwood, and fir resin creates an alluring scent that will have people drawn in and craving more. Trust me when I say it’s one of the most compliment-worthy perfumes available.

      Dyson

      Airwrap I.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer

      This is not a joke. Right now, you can save $130 on a Dyson Airwrap I.d. Multi-Styler. It's Bluetooth-enabled and customizes a curling routine for you based on your hair type and texture via the MyDyson app. With six interchangeable attachments, you can create any style, from sleek and straight to voluminous curls.

      Ellis Brooklyn

      Vanilla Salt Eau De Parfum

      While I adore MFK's Baccarat Rouge year-round, for summer fragrances, I must mention Ellis Brooklyn's Vanilla Salt. This warm, spicy, sun-drenched, and slightly creamy scent is hard to define, but it's worth every penny. It captures the essence of summer, featuring notes of sea salt, desert water, jasmine petals, ylang-ylang, whipped cream, and Madagascar vanilla absolute. I highly recommend it and give it a 10/10.

      Vacation

      Body Mist Collector's Set

      I believe Vacation's Body Mists are seriously underrated. They boast the most fun and original fragrance notes. Take the original Vacation Body Mist, for instance. It embodies "the scent of sunscreen and swimming pool" with hints of coconut, banana, pool water, pool toys, swimsuit fabric, and more. It’s summer in a bottle. The After Sun Body Mist is fresh and clean, including notes of aloe vera gel, green tea, aqua di colonia, minibar gin, and line-dried linen. Finally, the Grande Cuvée Body Mist represents "pure chardonnay luxury" with hints of argan, amber, vanilla bean, peach eau de vie, sun-washed sails, and sun-kissed skin. Each is better than the last and easy to mix and match.

      OMNILUX

      Contour Face LED Mask

      LED masks are effective in treating acne, promoting collagen production, reducing wrinkles, and more. I can testify to these advantages. After consistent use, I’ve noticed my skin becoming smoother, plumper, and more radiant. Among the ones I’ve tried, Omnilux's Contour Face LED Mask remains a favorite of mine. It combines red and near-infrared light to penetrate deep into the skin, delivering visible results quickly.

      OMNILUX

      Contour Neck & Décolleté LED Device

      If you're looking to focus on the neck and décolleté area (and I certainly am), go for the Neck and Décolleté device.

      Vacation

      Classic Whip Glow SPF 30

      With summer approaching, applying SPF is vital to protect your skin from sun damage. Vacation's Classic Whip SPF 30 has been a long-time favorite of mine, but this year, I’m opting for the glowing version. It features the same rich, mousse-like consistency, now with a touch of gold shimmer for luminous, sunlit skin.

      TOM FORD

      Figue Érotique Eau De Parfum

      Tom Ford's Figue Érotique Eau De Parfum captures "the exquisite moment before a fig bursts." (You can interpret that in any way you like.) At its center is lush, fruity fig, enhanced by exhilarating bergamot and deep, indulgent sugar and spice notes. This fragrance defines a date-night scent—captivating, intoxicating, and undeniably sexy.

      Therabody

      Theraface Depuffing Wand

      The Theraface Depuffing Wand utilizes clinically proven