If you've been around here for some time, you know I am always looking for better beauty products. The term "clean" is pretty elusive and can often be greenwashed. My goal, like all aspects of my life, is to find a middle ground. Some of my top non-toxic brands having amazing sales that I wanted to share with you all. It's a great time to try some new items and refill of staples...not to mention gifting! 

Merit Beauty

20% Off Sitewide + Free Blush @ $75+ Spend

Recommendations:

5-Minute Makeup Set (best value & starter set!) 

Great Skin Priming Oil

Foundation/Concealer Stick (my favorite foundation)

BeautyCounter

30% Off Sitewide + Free Shipping @ $50+ Spend 

Recommendations: 

Vitamin C Serum (this is what I've been regularly posting about for a year over on Instagram - my results are incredible - if you buy nothing else, try this! You can also grab it in this $29 gift set)

Glowy Primer (amazing for oily skin too! Available in gift set too.)

Cream Blush

Anti-Aging Eye Cream (it actually works!!) 

Mascara 

Brow Gel (this rivals any conventional brand!! My fave by far, and I've tried a lot.)

Londontown

30% Off Sitewide

Recommendations:

Gel-like Base & Top Set (this will make your polish last 7+ days and remove with regular remover!)

Flash Dry Top Coat (actually dries through each polish layer - I use it for those late night mani sessions)

My favorite cream/white color

My favorite holiday red color

Nail Hardener

BeautyBio

30% Off Sitewide 

Recommendations:

Glo-Pro (via Nordstrom {free shipping and no return window} // via Company Site) (definitely get a kit - I swear by the body roller as well as the scalp roller. It changed my postpartum hair regrowth process!)

GloFacial (via Nordstrom // via Company Site) (literal pore vacuum but doesn't majorly irritate) 

NON-Beauty Honorable Mentions

My Amazon Storefront

My Top Target Finds

30% Off My Favorite Planner 

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2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

My goodness, it's been SO long since I wrote a blog post. It feels great to be back at it! If you've been here awhile, you know I love Nordstrom. It's truly my go-to because of the quality of their products, price match, free shipping and free, timeless returns. The Anniversary Sale has changed significantly over the years, and not necessarily for the better, in my opinion. With each passing season, I find myself purchasing less and less, which is fine, especially when most of my days are spent chasing a toddler; however, there are tried and true staples that I always advise shoppers to purchase. This year, I wanted to do something a little bit different. I broke down my recommendations into budgetary categories. This way, you can consider your overall investment and how you'd like to allocate it. 

Let's get into it! 

$100 Budget

All items are under $100 each, starting at $11

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I own most of the recommendations I've made, and have for years, so I can truly attest to their quality. 

If you're looking for a A+ yet affordable gift, THIS BLANKET is the one to buy!

THESE LUG BOOTS were a staple for me last fall. They are ideal for a mom on-the-go because they're flats, stylish, comfortable and weather-resistant. I have them in taupe and black leather. They fit true to size. 

The holy grail beauty product under $100 is the Charlotte Tilbury lip kit. I buy one annually, and it NEVER disappoints. The shade "Pillow Talk" looks incredible on all skin tones. It also makes a great gift. 

Over $100 Budget

All items are $100-$199

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Buys for Babies & Toddlers

Primarily great deals on gear!!

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