If you're investing in quality beauty products, you obviously want them to be effective. There are some items that have truly stood the test of time and become cult classics. These are products that give you noticeable results and work ridiculously well. Nordstrom carries many of the must haves that beauty junkies are constantly recommending. If you're in the market for a new palette, blush, foundation, or lippie, the retailer has you covered. We rounded up the ultimate essentials you need atop your vanity. Once you give these cosmetics a try, you won't be able to imagine your makeup collection without them.
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Get fluttery lashes for days with the lengthening Vapour Mesmerize Mascara ($28).
The Uoma Say What?! Weightless Soft Matte Foundation ($39) will give you a full-covereage look without being heavy and drying. It comes in 51 shades so you can finally find your perfect match.
Give your cheeks that gorgeous flush of color with the The Product: Charlotte Tilbury Cheek to Chic Blush ($40). It will give your complexion a healthy glow and blends beautifully.
Get fuller yet natural looking brows with the Benefit Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel ($12–$32). This is a great way to streamline your brow routine for an everyday look.
The warm-toned The Product: Wander Beauty Wanderess Off Duty Eyeshadow Palette ($25) is incredibly pigmented and last all day long on the lids. It's the perfect palette to take any look from day to night.
The classic The Product: MAC Matte Lipstick ($16, originally $19) comes in so many different colors and is a tried and true go-to for years. Many of these shades work on every skintone. You can't go wrong with a MAC lipstick.
For an everyday, natural look, or glam on-the-go, the Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam II Eyeshadow Palette ($25, originally $29) has got you covered. It's pigmented and blends beautifully.
The Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer ($26, originally $30) has been a fan-favorite for years, especially for the under eyes. It covers blemishes and brightens without leaving the skin feel heavy and dry.
Create the sharpest wing with the Lancome Artliner Precision Point Liquid Eyeliner ($26, originally $31). From graphic liner looks to bold cat-eyes, this liner can do it all.
You can use this Little MAC Mini Pigment ($10) as eyeshadow, liner, or highlighter — its versatility is what makes it so great. You can create a subtle wash of color or an intense effect.
Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15 ($42, originally $46) is a 16-hour wear, full coverage option. It has a natural, multidimensional matte finish that's breathable and weightless.