Periodically, HauteLook offers the exclusive Nordstrom beauty bag. It has long been anticipated as it’s been full year since the last bag was offered! Check out previous Hautelook Beauty Bag reviews here.
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The Box: Nordstrom Anniversary Beauty Exclusive Bag (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
The Cost: $29 + shipping (shipping is free on Hautelook orders of $100 or more)
The Products: Nordstrom Beauty Favorites + Makeup Bag
Good to Know: Nordstrom’s Anniversary sale runs online and in stores through August 2nd.
Estee Lauder Makeup Bag - Value: $10.00?
My favorite thing from this box, I think the style is timeless and would work great for any date-night look. I love it!.
Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme Global Anti-Aging Crème - Value: $13.00?
This high-performance, multi-action moisturizer dramatically reduces the look of multiple signs of aging: lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, dullness and dehydration.
Clinique Moisture Surge - Value: $11.00?
Lightweight cream-gel plumps skin with 24-hour hydration. Oil-free.
GlamGlow ThirstyMud Hydrating Treatment -Value: $10.00?
A non-drying hydration mask to deliver instant, extreme hydration.
Clinique Chubby Stick in 07 Super Strawberry - Value: $8.50?
Super-nourishing balm is loaded with mango and shea butters. Just what dry, delicate lips need to feel comfortably soft and smooth. Sixteen natural-looking lip tints in all, each with a subtle sheen.
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer - Value: $1.00?
Donna Karan Cashmere Mist - Value: $3.00?
Inspired by the soft, sensual feeling of cashmere against bare skin, Cashmere Mist Eau de Parfum is a fragrance light enough to wear all over your body all year long. It seduces the senses—skin, scent and spirit.
Lily of the Valley, Suede Notes, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine Maroc, Sandalwood, Orris, Amber, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Musk.
Bobbi Brown Discover Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink/ Steel Ink- Value: $5.00?
Get the precision of a liquid liner with the ease of a gel-based formula. The eyeliner glides on smoothly and precisely, then quickly dries down to a long-wearing, water-resistant finish.
Verdict: This bag was well worth the cost of $37.05. But, it’s not anywhere in the same family as previous Nordstrom bags, and I’m disappointed that last year’s bag had a bigger sample of the Smashbox primer, a smaller version of the same Clinique Moisture Surge and two perfume minis compared to one freebie sample. And I have to mention that everything with exception of the GlamGlow Treatment and Estee Lauder Bag are labeled as “Not For Sale”.
I normally ask what you all think about the bag, but when Liz posted the “spoiler” and “now on sale” posts, a good number of you let us know what your thoughts were. I thought this would be a good opportunity to hear some of my favorite opinions of MSA viewers, and I hope that the good folks at Nordstrom take heed to what you all had to say:
MelissaH. July 17, 2015 at 3:24 pm - This Hautelook beauty bag was about as exciting as Amazon Prime Day was. Easy pass.
Christina July 17, 2015 at 11:41 am - This seems like something you would get as a gwp but with a nicer bag. It’s a nice idea but I will pass.
Carla July 17, 2015 at 11:21 am - So disappointed! I signed up for Haute Look this week JUST so I could snag this item and was eagerly looking forward to Friday. Not picking this up – not worth it at all. Thanks for ruining all my Friday morning fun Haute Look!
Angel July 17, 2015 at 12:48 pm - So I wonder if someone is getting fired today LOL. Major fail.
Michelle July 16, 2015 at 10:50 pm - I can’t believe you have to pay for this. All the fabulous gwp’s …who is in charge of their marketing.
Becca July 16, 2015 at 7:55 pm - The selection is lackluster but I might have gone for it if it were $15 with shipping included. Deleted the alarm off my phone. My actual reaction to the spoilers and price tag are not safe for the comment section. So I’ll just say “uh no.
Tamara July 16, 2015 at 6:52 pm - Wow. I can’t believe how much this pales in comparison to previous bags. It almost seems like a mistake! “Oops, sorry, we accidentally cropped out part of the pic with the other half of the products!”
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