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.
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).
This rich cream provides deep hydration that will unlock your skin's glowiest potential. Plus, the royal-blue and copper packaging is so luxe.
With calming purslane, this milky serum is like a chill pill for my sensitive skin.
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.
If you want smooth, plump skin, this shimmery serum is it. The pearlescent spheres instantly melt into the skin and give a luminous effect.
I'm absolutely entranced by this fragrance. It has a sweet, delicate blend of vanilla, Turkish rose, rhubarb, and musk.
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 iconic pink TSC ice roller is the best (and prettiest) one on the market.
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.
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.
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 is the gold standard for sunscreen. This one also has niacinamide for an added skincare benefit.
Leave your lips with a gilded glow. The gold flecks and shiny tube are pure luxury.
The official "rich girl" perfume. The wear time is unmatched by any fragrance I've ever tried.
This iconic concealer and brightener adds a much needed luminosity to my (often tired-looking) eyes.
This shimmery body oil is like liquid gold.
I love a smooth, sleek blowout, so this latest innovation from Dyson is going on my wish list.
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 matching Gold Lust Repair & Restore Conditioner ($176).
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.
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.
This rich, opalescent cream provides deep hydration, enriches color, and seals cuticles for glossy hair that reflects the light.
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.
Although it's pricey, celeb hairstylists say this brush is worth every penny.
One swipe of this lip oil gives a perfect sheer kiss of moisture and color. I'm in love with the velvety, weightless texture.
With notes of rose, Italian bergamot, and pink peppercorn, this fragrance transports me to the Amalfi Coast.
You'll find this iconic lip oil in nearly all my bags. I use it constantly, so I need to restock.
Everyone needs to try this lip oil. It leaves lips with a luminous, rosy gleam and petal-like softness.
Delicate peach, ultraviolet, and amber notes give this candle a one-of-a-kind scent.
I've loved this sunscreen for years. It's silky smooth and doesn't irritate my sensitive skin.
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.
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.
Silk scrunchies keep your hair crease-free, and they're so cute.
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.
