Beauty Products to Refresh Your Look for Spring: A Nordstrom Haul
Spring is the perfect time to declutter your life, both mentally and physically. One often neglected aspect of your life that could use some spring cleaning is your beauty routine. As a beauty enthusiast, I like to check the expiration dates on my products and add new ones when necessary, especially with the changing weather outside. Recently, I picked up a few new beauties from Nordstrom, and here are my thoughts on three brands that you might want to try.
Charlotte Tilbury
You must have heard of Charlotte Tilbury’s famous Pillow Talk lipstick, but I had never tried the brand until now. Charlotte Tilbury makes an entire line of skincare and beauty products that are all Leaping Bunny cruelty-free, which is incredibly important to me. Since I needed to replace my eye makeup, I decided to give her eye shadow palette in “The Sophisticate,” mascara, and eyeliner pencil a try.
The eye shadow palette features really pretty neutral colors in a matte finish. I cover my entire lid with the palest shade, then brushed the hollow of my eye with the medium shade and used a tiny bit of the darkest color at the outer corner. They’re heavily pigmented, so a little goes a long way. If you’re looking for a nice waterproof eyeliner pencil, I’d definitely suggest the Rock ‘N’ Kohl in Smokey Grey. It glided on easily without tugging and lasts all day. Plus, unlike some eyeliners, the pigment was rich, so I only had to draw it on once rather than go back over it again and again. The grey is nice and dark but softer looking than black. Additionally, I tried the Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! Mascara, and it surprised me with just how good it is. It’s advertised to give you a 24-hour vertical lift effect with its exclusive brush. The flat side of the brush loads while the bristles comb and lift. It was dark and really curled my lashes like it said it would.
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Anastasia is the queen of all things brow and has reached iconic status for her professional quality and fabulous colors. Her taupe shade is perfect for me, so I simply ordered the same color in the new-to-me Brow definer. I’ve used this Anastasia Brow Wiz pencil for years but decided to try the Brow definer with a wider tip. I didn’t realize until I was working on this post that each tip of the triangle is supposed to be used for different purposes on your brows. These are the directions I found on the Nordstrom website: “Use the sharpest point of the tip to create fine, hairlike strokes. Use the angled part of the pencil to create thick, hairlike strokes. Use the pencil on its side to create broad strokes.” It also comes with a nice spoolie on one end for brushing brows into place and distributing the pigment.
Supergoop!
I got a lot of recommendations for the cruelty-free and reef-safe brand, Supergoop!, when I shared about the best sunscreens for mature skin, so I decided to test three of their most popular products, two sunscreens, and their SPF eye shadow during my vacation to Mexico. The Glow Sunscreen comes in 4 shades, and I chose Dawn, which is invisible on my skin. This is a clean, lightweight chemical sunscreen with SPF 40 that hydrates the skin and leaves your skin with a subtle glow and shimmer. I really like that it acts as a primer for your foundation or could be worn on its own. I skipped the foundation to sit in the shade by the pool and loved that I could reapply it without looking in a mirror because it melted right into my skin. The Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen is also an incredible product. I bought a small tube to see if I’d like it, and I loved it, so I’ll be getting a larger tube. This little size is perfect to carry in your purse. If you prefer a face sunscreen that is unscented, invisible, and weightless, this is the one for you. I was really surprised at how smooth and velvety it felt on my face. I like that it also protects your skin from blue light. Finally, I bought the Shimmershade Illuminating Eye Shadow in the color First Light. Your eyes are one of the most sensitive spots and one of the first places to show signs of aging, so it makes sense to add some extra protection to the fragile skin. This cream shadow contains 20% zinc oxide, so it really protects your skin. I simply patted a small amount all over my lids for a soft glimmery look.
In conclusion, as you get into the spring cleaning mood, I highly recommend going through your beauty products and checking their expiration dates. From changing up your eye makeup to finding a new face sunscreen for spring and summer, Nordstrom has it all and can help you freshen up your look with brands you would never have thought of trying. They also offer beauty and style workshops so you can learn new techniques and refresh your look. When given a choice, I always choose to buy from Nordstrom because they offer free shipping and returns, curbside pickup, BOPUS (buy online, pick up in-store), ROTUS (reserve online, try on in-store), and free beauty workshops. I recommend you join the Nordy Club for free and earn points towards notes you can use on future purchases, plus you get free basic alterations.
