Boxwalla August 2025 Beauty Box Featuring WYLYS and CLĒ

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The Skincare Box from Boxwalla is the best beauty box subscription curated for the luxury-loving skincare enthusiast. In their beauty boxes you will discover the most effective and innovative plant-based clean beauty products, and they are ultra-luxe and a joy to use.

This is a bi-Monthly Beauty Subscription Box: The Skincare Box from Boxwalla is the best beauty box subscription curated for the luxury-loving skincare enthusiast. In our beauty boxes, you will discover the most effective & innovative plant-based clean beauty products that redefine luxury skincare. By showcasing not only the benefits of each product we feature but also demonstrating how they can be incorporated into your skincare routine, we help you figure out how to take care of your unique skin needs.

*This is a bimonthly Subscription* You will be charged immediately when you purchase. Automatic renewal occurs every two months until you cancel. Make sure to cancel before the 15th of the preceding month to not get billed!

Boxwalla August Skincare Subscription Box: The August Beauty Box features three gorgeous products from two Korean-American brands, WYLYS and CLĒ

The contents of the August Beauty Box are: 

• WYLYS Phyto Green Cleansing Balm ($68)
• CLĒ Serumide |4% Ceramide Concentrate ($68)
• CLĒ Melting Lip Powder mini set of 6 ($36)

WYLYS Phyto Green Cleansing Balm is an utterly gorgeous cleansing balm that melts into the skin and it does an exquisite job cleaning dirt and makeup. It transforms from a lightweight balm to a creamy and milky emulsion, and it rinses completely clean and leaves behind no oily residue, whatsoever. It leaves skin soft, smooth, supple and hydrated. It is very concentrated, and therefore you only need to massage a tiny amount into your skin. It has a wonderful herbaceous aroma, but it isn't in the least bit imposing, instead it is very pleasant and calming.

According to WYLYS,

A dose of all-natural plant-powered aromatherapy to ease into your routine. The Wylys Phyto Green Cleansing Balm is a luxurious daily cleanser that transforms from balm-to-oil-to-creamy milk to remove dirt, makeup, and sunscreen while nourishing the skin without any residue.

The Wylys Phyto Green Cleansing Balm is a self-care experience from the moment you feel it. Made with plant-based oils, essential oils, and botanical extracts, its silky consistency melts into the skin to easily remove makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and debris without stripping the skin or disturbing its delicate acid mantle. The signature, naturally herbaceous, grounding scent is light enough to refresh without being overpowering. It is truly a luxurious start to any skincare routine. Making natural products without synthetic fragrances, artificial colorants or other additives means that there will be varying colors and/or scents from batch to batch. Rest assured, every Wylys product is made with utmost care, expertise, and highest quality to ensure maximum performance. Mindfully packaged in a glass jar, UV-coated to protect the all natural scent and color.

Select Ingredients and Their Attributes:

• Babassu Seed Oil for softening skin texture.
• Green Tea Seed Oil for hydration.
• Apricot Kernel Oil for reducing the look of fine lines.
• Jojoba Seed Oil to balance natural oil production.
• Grape Seed Oil for brightening.
• Vitamin E for lessening signs of UV damage.
• Rosemary Seed Oil to fight breakouts and clarify.
• Lavender Oil for reducing acne and acne scars.

Ingredients: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Wax, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Limonene, Linalool.

CLE Cosmetics Serumide 4% Ceramide Concentrate is a ceramide and antioxidant-rich serum that has the consistency of a light gel-like lotion. The ceramide concentration helps to strengthen the skin barrier while keeping the skin hydrated. It includes the ultra-hydrating Hyaluronic Acid that plumps fine lines and smoothes the complexion, and it sinks into the skin immediately leaving behind no residue whatsoever. The amino acid and antioxidant-rich formula protects skin from environmental stressors, such as free-radicals, but it contains no sunscreen, and therefore you will need to use a separate sunscreen to further protect your skin.

It has a light and calming aroma, that is uplifting because of the essential oils of Rosemary and Eucalyptus, but it is neither cloying, nor does the aroma linger. It offers serious moisture, and for my normal/combination skin it can be used in lieu of a moisturizer during the summer months.

According to CLE Cosmetics,

This silky, skin-soothing serum contains 4% ceramide concentrate to strengthen the skin’s barrier and deliver deep moisture for a healthy, plump and hydrated complexion. This age defying formula also offers protection against environmental stressors and delivers antioxidants, amino acids, and hyaluronic acid for visibly brighter, hydrated skin.

Features:

• Lightly scented using Rosemary & Eucalyptus essential oils
• Helps skin retain moisture and aids against future moisture loss
• A silky gel-like consistency with a non-greasy finish

Paraben-free ・ Phthalate-free ・ Gluten-free ・ Cruelty-free ・ Vegan

Ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ceramide NP, Alcohol, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycosyl, Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Beta-Glucan, Hexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane (Vegan), Levan, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract, Lespedeza Bicolor Bark Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Nicotinoyl Sh-Pentapeptide-19, Arginine, Glycine, Carnitine, Caffeine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sucrose, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Adenosine, Sucrose Distearate, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Capsicum Annuum Extract, Ceteareth-6 Olivate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract (Caprylhydroxamic Acid), Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract (Hydroxyacetophenone), Ethyl Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Decyltetradeceth-25, Octyldodeceth-25, Octyldodeceth-16, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Trideceth-6, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6.

Directions: Use in the morning and evening. Using 2-3 pumps, apply a generous layer of Serumide onto a freshly cleansed and toned face or after your moisturizer.

After Serumide has been absorbed, follow up with a moisturizer to lock in its benefits. For dry to normal skin types, apply moisturizer as normal. For oily skin types, apply only a thin layer of moisturizer to cleansed skin.

CLE Cosmetics Melting Lip Powders come out of the tube as a powder, but they immediately melt into a liquid. They have a matte finish, and they can be applied with a light hand for a wash of color, or layered for maximum pigmentation and intensity. While there is a matte finish,  they are not at all drying on the lips. Ingredients such as Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ensure that it isn't a typical drying matte lipstick. In fact, CLE Cosmetics has formulated them for use on the lips, cheeks and eyelids. I have not tested it on my eyes or cheeks, but I am impressed by its longevity on my lips. If you like a long wearing lipstick, but don't like to wear mattes, then this can be layered under your favorite lip gloss as well. Boxwalla's mini set, featuring six gorgeous shades, is a perfect way to try lovely Melting Lip Powders.

According to CLE Cosmetics,

Our innovative Melting Lip Powder transforms pigmented powder into a long-wearing lip tint with a deep, matte finish. Effortlessly apply these six wearable shades as a light, natural sheen of color on your lips, eyes and cheeks or layer for a bolder look. 

Directions: For drier lips, prep & prime with a hydrating moisturizer for easier application. Using the included lip applicator, fingertips, or makeup brush, apply Melting Lip Powder directly onto the desired area.

Once friction is applied, the powder will dissolve into a long-lasting tint. All colors can be mixed together and/or layered to create your own customized shade and can be used on lips, eyes, and cheeks.

The first initial applications of the Melting Lip Powder will release powder fallout. After a few uses, the encapsulated essence will release, effectively “melting” the powder and making it easier to apply without losing any product.

Left to Right: Nude Blush, Lady Guava, Berry Mauve, Hot Chocolate, True Red and Desert Rose.

Overall Assessment: What a beautifully curated beauty box, and it is not an overstatement to assert that Boxwalla did a truly exquisite job this month. A+

Price of the box: $59.95 (or $54.95 with the three box and $49.95 with the six box subscription plan).

Retail value: $172.00. Price of the box: $59.95 (or $54.95 with the three-prepaid boxes and $49.95 with six-prepaid box subscription plans) from Boxwalla. 

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August is Clear the Shelters Month in Southern California

If you live in Southern California, August is Clear the Shelters Month. If you have been thinking about adopting a cat or dog, then this is the perfect time to help clear the shelters in the Los Angeles area.

Thanks to a generous grant from Petco Love, adoption fees will be waived* for Clear the Shelters during the weekend of August 26 & 27. *Not including $20 license fee for dogs four months and older for LA City residents.

For more information, click HERE. Cat adoption fees have been waived, and the adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $20.00 (not including the $20.00 licensing fee). 

If you do not live in Southern California, check to see if Clear the Shelters events are happening in your area. This is a wonderful way to give an animal a loving forever home, and to help clear the very crowded animal shelters.

The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Summer Week in Review

Marsha from Marsha in the Middle recently became a docent at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and recreated the look of Bouguereau's sitter from At the Edge of the Brook.

Always wanted to have thick, full shiny hair? Why not try human hair extensions? Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style talks about the benefits of  using extensions.

BIODERMA Hydrabio H20 Moisturizing Micellar Water is a Lola's Secret Beauty Blog favorite, and it is the perfect pick for the summer months! This is a much-beloved French Pharmacy favorite for good reason.

Angie from Your True Self Blog explains what an empath is and she shows how you can navigate calmly through stressful times. To access this magic, all you have to do is imagine how the dazzling light jacket can help!

Pamela from Style Yourself Confident shares 10 fabulous ways to wear a Summer scarf! It's the ultimate accessory.

Wondering how you can improve your appearance without it being obvious you had major surgery? Barbie’s Beauty Bits is sharing the secrets to looking refreshed and natural.

Mosquito bites? Hives? Blemishes? Rash? Have you tried Magic Molecule? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty swears by it! Find out why.

ANUA 8 Hyaluronic Acid Catechin Calming Pads Review

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ANUA 8 Hyaluronic Acid Catechin Calming Pads is yet another huge win for ANUA. This exceptional K-Beauty brand, which makes effective and affordable skincare products, created the perfect skin treat for summer with these calming and cooling pads. These pads, which are infused with Hylauronic Acid, deeply hydrate and nourish the skin. There is an immediate cooling sensation when the pads are applied to the skin, but it isn't an uncomfortable tingle. Additionally, these pads, which are formulated for normal skin types, help to reduce puffiness and they calm irritation. Furthermore, the cooling effect helps to reduce surface heat on the face, and that offers serious relief during the hot weather. Simply wipe a pad across freshly cleansed skin, leave it on for about 10 minutes and then rinse. It is such a refreshing skin pick-me-up, and now an essential summer pick for me.

Benefits: Helps reduce facial puffiness, provides an immediate cooling effect, and refines the appearance of pores.

According to ANUA,

Refresh and prep your skin with this calming toner pad, specially designed to soothe irritation and cool the skin’s surface. Infused with active green tea extract and hydrating botanical ingredients, they visibly reduce puffiness and help reduce skin surface heat. Perfect as a pre-makeup step, this toner pad gently refine your complexion, leaving it soft, smooth, and ready for flawless makeup application.

Experience daily refreshing hydration that instantly cools and visibly reduces puffiness. This lightweight formula adheres smoothly to the skin with a soft, silky finish — locking in moisture while calming heat. Perfectly preps your skin before makeup for a flawless, fresh look.

Formulated to help balance skin’s moisture levels, this pad delivers hydration with hyaluronic acid while providing a calming touch with catechin. Perfect for prepping skin before makeup application.

Infused with caffeine to support circulation and cooling ingredients for an instantly refreshed feel, this pad helps soothe skin that feels overheated—leaving it cool, calm, and revitalized.

Target excess oil and improve the appearance of congested skin with sebum-controlling ingredients. The addition of tannin and a refreshing cooling effect supports a visibly smoother, more refined look.

Ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Diglycerin, Methylpropanediol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Panthenol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Allantoin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, PVM/MA Copolymer, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Azelaic Acid, Bisabolol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Ceramide NP, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Squalane, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Fructan, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate.

Overall Assessment: What a great find for the hot days of summer. These pads are so refreshing and hydrating, and they are such a pleasure to use!

$22.00 for 6.25 oz. (110 pads) from ANUA, ULTA, Olive Young, Amazon and YesStyle (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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The Visiting Cooper's Hawk

Among the wild birds that visit my yard are several Cooper's Hawks, and a few weeks ago a staggering three of them appeared at the same time. Here is one of them drinking from the fountain on the patio. What a sight to see.

French Pharmacy Favorite for Summer: Vichy Mineral 89

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As you are well aware, I absolutely love French Pharmacy skincare, and Vichy is undoubtedly one of my most reached-for brands. I have used Vichy Mineral 89 for many, many years, and it is the perfect hydrator for summer! 

Vichy Mineral 89 is described as a "new generation face moisturizer." It features 89% of Vichy's iconic Mineralizing Thermal Water that is further enhanced by Hyaluronic Acid to deeply boost hydration and fortify the skin. The consistency is that of a lightweight gel-like serum that sinks into the skin immediately leaving it hydrated with a luminous, ethereal glow. Dehydrated and dull skin gives way to comfortable, refreshed and moisturized skin without any greasy residue or stickiness. Furthermore, this fragrance-free moisturizer plumps fine lines, nourishes the skin and leaves skin soft, smooth and supple. It offers my normal/combination skin enough moisture and hydration during the warmer months that I can forgo a regular moisturizer altogether, and it pairs beautifully with my favorite serums and face oils, but during the rest of the year I layer it with richer moisturizers.

According to Vichy,

For the 1st time, a breakthrough moisturizing formula, with 89% Mineralizing Thermal Water to help strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier and make skin more resistant to visible aging caused by environmental factors combined with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump skin.

Minéral 89 face moisturizer fortifies and makes skin more resistant to visible aging caused by pollution, stress to skin, and fatigue. Its moisturizing formula boosts hydration to replenish the skin's moisture barrier. As a result, skin feels more hydrated, plumped, and toned. Day after day, skin radiates with a healthy glow.

Directions: Apply morning and evening to cleansed skin by spreading a touch of booster all over the face. Spread with outward movements from the middle of the face, without applying too much pressure. All skin types benefit from Mineral 89. It can be easily included in any beauty regimen after cleansing and before your usual serum and/or moisturizer.

Ingredients: Aqua, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Biosaccharide Gum-1.

Formula Properties: Pure and Clean, Oil free, Alcohol free, Fragrance free, Silicone free, Colorant free, Paraben free, 100% transparent formula, Allergy-tested, Tested on sensitive skin and tested under dermatological control for safety.

Overall Assessment: I absolutely love Vichy Mineral 89, and highly recommend it if you need extra hydration!

$29.99 for 1.69 oz. from Ulta, Amazon, Dermstore and Walgreens (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own (Affiliate Links).

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BIODERMA Hydrabio H20 Moisturizing Micellar Water Review

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If you love micellar water, then you have inevitably heard of, if not tried, BIODERMA. Their French Pharmacy micellar waters are iconic, and their products can help to streamline your morning and nighttime beauty routine by replacing your makeup remover, toner and cleanser with a single micellar water. I have used their micellar water for about a decade and will always repurchase it.

Bioderma's products are developed by expert skincare professionals who select the finest natural and safe ingredients, and they do not use parabens, alcohol, fragrance or harsh chemicals.

BIODERMA Hydrabio H20 Moisturizing Make-Up Removing Micelle Solution is a very gentle micellar water that is specifically formulated for dehydrated, sensitive skin.  Bioderma suggests that it is, "a cleansing and make-up removing water that respects the fragility of sensitive skin and stimulates moisture. " It effortlessly sweeps away makeup, pollutants and dirt without stripping the skin or depleting its moisture levels. It leaves skin feeling fresh, clean and hydrated. I don't often use it in lieu of a cleanser, but on the occasions when I am too tired to do my full nighttime skincare routine, it does a great job thoroughly cleansing my skin.

According to Bioderma,

Bioderma Hydrabio H2O is a no-rinse micellar cleanser and makeup remover specially formulated for dehydrated, sensitive skin. Its fatty acid esters, the constituent elements of micelles, are similar to the phospholipids of the skin cell membranes and naturally help rebuild the skin's hydrolipidic film. Thus, Hydrabio H2O guarantees unrivaled tolerance and comfort for optimum make-up removing efficacy. Moreover, its Aquagenium exclusive biological patent stimulates the skin's ability to retain moisture. 

Directions: Soak a cotton pad with Hydrabio H2O and use it to cleanse and/or remove makeup from your face and eyes. Lightly dab your face with a clean cotton towel afterwards. Use daily, day and night.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Disodium EDTA, Mannitol, Xylitol, Cetrimonium Bromide, Rhamnose, Niacinamide, Hexyldecanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed Extract, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Tocopherol, Fragrance (Parfum).

Overall Assessment: If you love using micellar water, then you definitely need to try Bioderma. Bioderma is a runaway cult-favorite for a reason, and this micellar water most definitely lives up to its hype!

$5.99- $20.99 for 3.38 oz. to 16.9 oz from Ulta, Target, Amazon and Dermstore (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own 

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Sephora Free Trial Size NARS Blush or MILK MAKEUP Bronzer with $30.00 Purchase

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Spend $30.00 at Sephora and receive either a NARS blush or a MILK MAKEUP bronzer. Use Code: BLUSHBRONZE.

Terms: Enter promotion BLUSHBRONZE code in the promotion-code box at checkout to receive a free trial size, while supplies last, with any merchandise purchase of $30 or more online at Sephora or Sephora Canada. One per client. Excludes Buy Online, Pick Up In Store orders. Minimum purchase threshold excludes past purchases, gift cards, gift wrapping, packaging, taxes, shipping & handling charges. Trial size provided “as is” and cannot be substituted by client. Offer has no cash value. Not combinable with other offers, unless otherwise specified. Sephora may modify or cancel offer at any time.

Sephora's up to 50% Off Sale is still happening now online and there are lots of wonderful things from which to choose. 

If you having been planning on shopping at Sephora, then take a look at what they have on sale!

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The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Greets August

BANILA CO Clean It Zero Original Cleansing Balm is the perfect lightweight and hydrating K-Beauty cleansing balm that is a joy to use, and it is affordable. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog gives this an A+.

A denim skirt is never out of fashion, and every season we see a new design but they always look stylish and modern. Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style loves denim skirts and shows how she wore one with a cool leather jacket.

Angie from Your True Self Blog tried out the advice in an article from The Zoe Report on how to pack a streamlined makeup bag, and Angie found it a big help in keeping her makeup from cluttering her bags!

Marsha from Marsha in the Middle just cannot define her style, but, what she can tell you are the things she doesn’t like and won’t wear. Read more at Marsha in the Middle.

Barbie’s Beauty Bits explores powerful non-invasive treatments that can help you achieve smoother, firmer and more radiant skin. To learn more, read her article, Beyond the Skincare Bottle: Non-Surgical Anti-Aging Treatments.

Have you tried Moringa Oil from the “Miracle Tree” yet? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty has been using Oshin Oil, a lightweight organic oil made from Moringa and other organic oils on her summer dry skin, and her skin is so soft for so loooooong.

Last Day to Shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is Sunday, August 3

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If you are a Nordstrom shopper, like me, then you are probably already shopping their Anniversary Sale. The last day of the Anniversary Sale is Sunday, August 3, and therefore you have just another day to save before the prices go up. Information about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale can be found HERE. 

Sale: Beauty | Women | Men | Kids | Home

Women's Clothing | Women's Shoes | Handbags & Accessories

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