It's no secret that editors get sent an overwhelming amount of beauty products to test every year. It's a perk of the job (one that my mom often reaps the benefits of). Over the years, I've come across some favorites that I continue to purchase on repeat, including Charlotte Tilbury's iconic lipsticks, Lancôme's extra-lengthening mascara, and the game-changing cleansing balm that made me say goodbye to harsh makeup wipes forever. While I normally shop for clothing at Nordstrom Rack, its beauty section has all the buzzy products to look out for. Keep reading to shop my discounted beauty essentials (plus a few discovery sets for the indecisive shopper).
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