Worth the Purchase: My Current Top 20 Beauty Products from Nordstrom

My Nordstrom Beauty Top 20.

Skin.

My Top 20 Beauty Products from Nordstrom

// SKIN //

• *Augustinus Bader The Cream & Rich Cream Set: I have shared my ardent love of this cream for over two years and am glad its continuing to get exposure in the industry. A brilliant fusion of science and results, I apply one pump both day and night and, outside of toner and eye cream, am thrilled with the way in which it has streamlined my routine. Of course, I will consistently need to test new formulas–it’s a part of my responsibility here at BP–but I always come back to Bader.
• Chanel La Creme Main Hand Cream and Chanel Le Lift La Creme Main: I purchased the original Chanel hand cream a couple of years ago and am thrilled with how long it’s lasted. Joey loves the sleek egg shape and, for some reason, it’s the first thing she reaches for at my bedside during our snuggle times each morning. Recently, I picked up the Le Lift version (I’ll admit, the black packaging drew me in) and am equally smitten with the soft fragrance and lightweight hydration. This cream looks incredible, travels well and feels amazing on the hands…try it and you’ll see what I mean.

Base.

// BASE //

• Estee Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Makeup SPF 45 in Tawny 3W1: Intrigued by the fact that this was brand new when I was perusing the Nordstrom site a week or two ago, I matched myself online and did an in-store pickup for this gem. I am beyond glad that I took a chance on this lightweight, medium to full coverage foundation! One pump gives me excellent coverage while still looking remarkably natural and the foundation has marvelous longevity, as well. I highly recommend this brilliant base and look forward to continuing to have it in my foundation rotation. 
• Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer 4 Warm Olive: Multi-tasking base formulas are forever fascinating and this concealer, which can also be a foundation, has been calling my name for awhile. I picked up the warm olive shade for medium skin (which looks exceptionally dark in the swatches below…#goldenhour) and it’s a great match for my NC 25-27 skin. The coverage is exceptional and, once set, it resists creasing without budging. It is for these reasons that this will become a handbag staple.
• *Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer in Cotton, Cedar, Oat and Silk: Ultra pigmented–a little goes a very long way–with immense styling power, this hotly anticipated formula from one of my favorite beauty brands is sure to please the most discriminating concealer connoisseur. I received samples of the four shades below and am excited to share swatches (all four a great for fair to light skin tones with a variety of undertones) but I have the medium beige Beech in my cart and will be purchasing this weekend.

Swatches in direct sunlight.

Cheeks.

// CHEEKS //

• Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder in Natural: I typically use 2-3 specific bronzers in my routine and was recently inspired to branch out. This finely milled rich bronze version lightly contours while adding a fetching veil of warmth that maintains its true tan appeal without the slightest hint of orange tones. I’m glad that I took a chance on this one.
• Dior Rosy Glow Blush 001 Pink: Despite owning a host of pink blushes, I have nothing in my collection as cool and matte as this one. In a swatch, it can look very light but once on the skin, it adjusts to a deeper custom flush that looks fresh and youthful. It simply must be tried to fully appreciated.
• Surratt Artistique Cheek Brush: I use this brush for bronzer and blush alike every. single. day. and this consistency shows no signs of slowing. It’s an investment-level tool with daily dividends.
• Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Light Wand: Easily one of the most flattering highlighters on the market, this cream-meets-gel seamlessly melds into the skin for a lit-from-within look that is beyond ethereal without being shimmery. I just purchased my third one!
• Chantecaille Compact Makeup Powder Foundation in Camel: I’ve been on the search for a new pressed powder to use for touch ups and setting and recently picked up this buttery smooth version that can serve a variety of roles. I apply it in my under eye region to set my concealer and keep everything intact and love that it keeps my skin looking fresh and even as the day wears on.

Swatches in direct sunlight.

Eyes.

// EYES //

Swatches in direct sunlight.

Lips.

// LIPS //

• *ReVive Lip & Perioral Renewal Serum: Nothing I’ve tried ameliorates the fine lines in the lip area better than this serum. Ultra lightweight and nourishing, just a pump in the morning and night makes the perimeters of my lips incredibly smooth.
• La Mer The Lip Volumizer: I use this in the day to gently hydrate my lips while I do the rest of my makeup; I notice that lip liner and lip color apply more readily and last longer with this base intact. This was an expensive lip treatment but I’m so glad I bought it; it’s just as pretty on the lips as it looks to the eye. 
• Chanel Longwear Lip Pencil Nude Brown: Chanel recently released a fresh round of lip liners and I couldn’t help but pick up a few of the neutral hues in the line up. Creamy and long lasting. Nude Brown has a rosy depth that makes it versatile with a spectrum of lip color options.
• NARS Audacious Lipstick in Raquel: I’m still in love with this velvety lipstick with insane color payoff. It’s the perfect fusion of beige, nude, peach and pink and makes lips look full and lush.
• Sisley-Paris Phyto Lip Twist in Baby: This true light pink feels like balm but delivers enough pigment to act as a lipstick. Ever in my handbag, I never want to be without my trusty lip twists…they are one of the best lip color formulas on the market.
• Laura Mercier Lip Glace in Bare Baby: A gorgeous fusion of pink and nude, this gleaming gloss is plush without being sticky. It’s been go-to in my routine for years as it’s lovely on its own or atop lip color to add more depth and a pearly glow.

Swatches in direct sunlight.

The following images reflect all products in action in afternoon sunlight…

Style notes.

// STYLE NOTES //

Eye look via Sisley Les Phytos Ombres Eyeshadow in Glow Gold and Metallic Pink, Chanel Ombre Premiere Laque Longwear Liquid Eyeshadow in 24 Rising Sun, *Clé de Peau Beauté Intensifying Liquid Eye Liner and *BY TERRY Lash Expert Twist Brush Mascara.

Last look.