If you have a beauty lover in your life, you've probably heard them wax poetic about a dozen iconic brands and life-changing products. There's a lot to choose from, so if you're a little indecisive about what to gift them this holiday season, I've got your back. Allow me, a Gen Z beauty editor, to guide you to Nordstrom, every beauty lover's paradise. I'm amazed by the retailer's breadth of brands and products, from luxury skincare to clean makeup to the prettiest beauty tools you'll ever see. It was easy to curate a list of items I would genuinely want to give (and receive). Even better, you can get five times the points (which can be redeemed for money off) when you shop these beauty buys. The way I see it, if you're going to be shopping, you might as well get rewarded for it. Keep scrolling to see the top-tier products that I guarantee will impress.
Le Labo
Rose 31 Body Lotion
When I stayed at a five-star hotel in L.A. recently, this was the exact lotion and body wash in the bathroom.I was instantly captivated, so I had to get some for myself. Shop the matching Rose 31 Shower Gel ($60).
Augustinus Bader
The Rich Cream
This rich cream provides deep hydration that will unlock your skin's glowiest potential. Plus, the royal-blue and copper packaging is so luxe.
Dr. Barbara Sturm
Calming Serum
With calming purslane, this milky serum is like a chill pill for my sensitive skin.
Ellis Brooklyn
Salt Eau De Parfum
I'm dreaming of summer just looking at this perfume. The fresh, creamy scent has notes of salty air, tropical tiare flower, and warm sandalwood.
Nars
Light Reflecting Firming Serum
If you want smooth, plump skin, this shimmery serum is it. The pearlescent spheres instantly melt into the skin and give a luminous effect.
Parfums De Marly
Delina Eau De Parfum
I'm absolutely entranced by this fragrance. It has a sweet, delicate blend of vanilla, Turkish rose, rhubarb, and musk.
NuFace
Mini+ On-the-Go Facial Toning Starter Kit
In case you haven't seen it on TikTok, let me introduce you to this powerful microcurrent device. It gives Kardashian-level contour results, so I need it stat.
The Skinny Confidential
Hot Mess Ice Roller
The iconic pink TSC ice roller is the best (and prettiest) one on the market.
By Rosie Jane
Rosie Everyday Body Wash
A just-like-skin blend of sweet rose and nude musk makes this the perfect everyday body wash. I also love the rich lather it gives.
Saturday Skin
Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream
I'm not going to lie—I'm a total sucker for the pink packaging of this eye cream. And the before-and-afters are too impressive to ignore.
Nécessaire
The Body Serum
I'm finally getting my hands on this popular serum from cult-favorite bodycare brand Nécessaire. It nourishes the skin with five molecular weights of hyaluronic acid for next-level dewiness, which is exactly what I need this time of year.
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection SPF 50 Sunscreen
Colorescience is the gold standard for sunscreen. This one also has niacinamide for an added skincare benefit.
Tom Ford
Lip Blush
Leave your lips with a gilded glow. The gold flecks and shiny tube are pure luxury.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau De Parfum
The official "rich girl" perfume. The wear time is unmatched by any fragrance I've ever tried.
Yves Saint Laurent
Touche Éclat Brightening Concealer Pen
This iconic concealer and brightener adds a much needed luminosity to my (often tired-looking) eyes.
Tom Ford
Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil
This shimmery body oil is like liquid gold.
Dyson
Airstrait
I love a smooth, sleek blowout, so this latest innovation from Dyson is going on my wish list.
Oribe
Gold Lust Repair
Restore Shampoo
Oribe's Gold Lust collection is to die for. The shampoo is formulated with cypress, argan, and maracuja oils to strengthen and repair the hair. It also smells absolutely divine with its fragrant blend of jasmine, sandalwood, and bergamot. Shop the matchingGold Lust Repair
Restore Conditioner ($176).
Charlotte Tilbury
Hollywood Flawless Filter Primer
Highlighter
When they call this a liquid filter, they're not kidding. It's a hybrid of primer, foundation, and highlighter that gives an incomparable glow.
Westman Atelier
Liquid Super Loaded Highlighter Drops
Enhance your complexion with these illuminating drops. They come in golden bronze, nude peach, and cool pink finishes. I love the golden bronze shade—it's like sunshine in a bottle.
R+Co
Ultra Shine Glossing Treatment
This rich, opalescent cream provides deep hydration, enriches color, and seals cuticles for glossy hair that reflects the light.
Charlotte Tilbury
Airbrush Flawless Makeup Setting Spray
When TikTok star Alix Earle recommends a product, you know I listen. She recently raved about this setting spray and touted its ability to blur the skin. So obviously, I have to try it.
Mason Pearson
Nylon
Boar Bristle Brush
Although it's pricey, celeb hairstylists say this brush is worth every penny.
Westman Atelier
Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm
One swipe of this lip oil gives a perfect sheer kiss of moisture and color. I'm in love with the velvety, weightless texture.
Tom Ford
Rose D'Amalfi Eau De Parfum
With notes of rose, Italian bergamot, and pink peppercorn, this fragrance transports me to the Amalfi Coast.
Dior
Lip Glow Oil
You'll find this iconic lip oil in nearly all my bags. I use it constantly, so I need to restock.
Tom Ford
Rose Lip Oil Tint
Everyone needs to try this lip oil. It leaves lips with a luminous, rosy gleam and petal-like softness.
Boy Smells
Neopêche Candle
Delicate peach, ultraviolet, and amber notes give this candle a one-of-a-kind scent.
Clinique
SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid
I've loved this sunscreen for years. It's silky smooth and doesn't irritate my sensitive skin.
Marc Jacobs
Daisy Eau De Toilette Spray
I've always been a Daisy girl. One spritz of this perfume and I imagine myself prancing through a field living out my flower-child dreams. It's a charming blend of white violet, jasmine, and sweet strawberry, so it's perfect for everyday wear.
Maison Margiela
Replica Bubble Bath Scented Candle
I love the atmospheric nature of Replica candles. They really transport you to another time and place. This one evokes a nostalgic foaming bath with soap bubble accord, coconut milk, and white musk.
Slip
Pure Silk 4-Pack Skinny Scrunchies
Silk scrunchies keep your hair crease-free, and they're so cute.
Gucci
The Alchemist's Garden a Song for the Rose Eau De Parfum
Bulgarian rose, sweet musk, and softwoods make this perfume so elegant. Not to mention the bottle is a thing of beauty—it looks like it belongs in a museum.
Emma is a beauty editor on the branded content team. She’s a passionate writer who loves all things beauty, wellness, and personal growth. Before pursuing writing, she worked in influencer marketing at Gallery Media Group, which owns digital brand PureWow. She lives in New York City, where you can usually find her running to a Pilates class or sipping on a green juice in the park.