Memorial Day weekend can hit hard for many beauty shoppers. Your inbox is flooded, and every brand swears that its sale promo is the one to beat. You scroll past discounts on products you’ve wanted and others you barely recognize. Some offers seem smart while others feel rushed. It’s easy to fill a cart before you’ve had time to think. The pressure builds fast and so does the risk of wasting money. That’s where Memorial Day beauty sales get overwhelming.

Dozens of retailers launch competing discounts at once, all pushing limited-time deals with countdown clocks and last-chance alerts. If you’ve been waiting to try something new or restock a favorite, this weekend offers the right moment to buy. However, not every promotion deserves your attention. What follows is a breakdown of the sales that matter and the ones that don’t.

Memorial Day Beauty Sales: The Smart Way to Shop This Weekend

Memorial Day beauty sales come in different formats, and not all of them are easy to navigate. Some retailers offer short-term deals that disappear fast. Others give you a discount tied to your account level. This guide walks through the biggest events first, then covers which promotions to skip and how to avoid wasting money on products you won’t use.

1. Nordstrom’s Spring Beauty Sale: Luxury That Doesn’t Always Wait

Nordstrom’s sale includes rare discounts on high-end products. Right now, you’ll find 15% off brands like Augustinus Bader, Armani Beauty and La Mer. That includes The Rich Cream, often praised for smoothing dry skin and giving it a plumper look. Armani’s Luminous Silk Foundation and La Mer’s Moisturizing Soft Cream are also marked down. Both are known for performance but rarely go on sale.

Is It Worth It?
Yes, if you’ve been waiting to try these brands or already use them. But if you’re stocked up, skip it for now. Even a luxury deal isn’t helpful if it ends up unused.

2. Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty: High-Impact Discounts If You Plan Ahead

Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty runs from March 7 to 27. Each day the retailer features a different best-selling product at 50% off, but each deal lasts for just 24 hours. This year’s lineup includes picks like Benefit’s Precisely, My Brow Pencil, which helps fill in sparse brows without looking heavy, and Lancôme’s Advanced Génifique Serum, a formula many people use to add moisture and make skin feel smoother and more even.

Is It Worth It?
Yes, if you’re organized. Check Ulta’s calendar and make note of the days that feature products you already use or want to try. Avoid buying something just because it’s marked down. If you wouldn’t have paid full price for it that’s a sign to pass.

3. Sephora’s Savings Event: A Rare Chance to Save Across Your Routine

Sephora’s annual spring event gives Beauty Insider members up to 20% off nearly everything in-store and online. Rouge members get the highest discount while VIBs and Insiders get 15% and 10% respectively. Popular picks like Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter, Drunk Elephant’s Protini Moisturizer and Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Liquid Blush are all included. These are known for staying power and solid reviews.

Is It Worth It?
Yes, especially if you’re restocking favorites or buying something you’ve been eyeing for months. The discount rates may vary by tier but the opportunity to save on full-price staples doesn’t come around often.

What’s Not Worth Buying

Not every Memorial Day beauty deal is worth grabbing. Some retailers bundle leftover products into mystery boxes and mark them down to clear inventory. These sets often include discontinued items or unpopular shades that didn’t sell well the first time. Others bring back holiday collections that have been sitting in storage for months. These are often close to expiring, especially when it comes to foundation or skincare. Subscription boxes can also be misleading. While they might offer a short-term discount they usually lock you into a multi-month plan filled with items you wouldn’t have picked on your own. Before buying anything, especially those involving bundles or blind boxes, ask yourself why it’s being discounted. Then ask if you’d actually use what’s inside.

Final Tips for Shopping Smart

Before you start adding things to your cart, set a clear budget. Sales make it easy to overspend, especially when prices look lower than usual. Decide what you’re comfortable spending then stick to it. Signing up for rewards programs can also help, as most are free and give you early access or extra discounts during events like these. Finally, don’t buy anything blindly. If you haven’t tried the product before, look up reviews or head to a store where you can test it in person. Even if the price is low, it’s not a deal if the product sits unused in your drawer.

So, What’s Actually Worth It?

If you’re shopping Memorial Day beauty sales, focus on Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty, Sephora’s spring event and Nordstrom’s rare discounts on luxury brands. These sales give you a real chance to save on products that usually stay at full price. The best approach is to restock what already works for you instead of trying something random on impulse. If you wouldn’t buy it at full price or if you’re not sure it’ll work for you, leave it in the cart.

FAQs: Memorial Day Beauty Sales

Q: When do Memorial Day beauty sales start?
A: Most sales start a few days before Memorial Day and last through the holiday weekend. Some, like Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty, begin earlier.

Q: Which stores have the best beauty deals?
A: Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, and Amazon usually have the best discounts on high-end and drugstore beauty products.

Q: Are beauty sales better on Memorial Day or Black Friday?
A: Black Friday usually has bigger discounts, but Memorial Day sales offer better deals on skincare and summer essentials.

Q: Is Sephora’s Savings Event worth it?
A: Yes, if you are a Rouge member or if you plan to stock up on high-end products that rarely go on sale.

Q: How can I make sure I’m getting the best deal?
A: Use price trackers like CamelCamelCamel for Amazon or check past prices on the brand’s website before buying.

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Patchouli Oil

If you summer from regular acne breakouts and blemishes then this essential oil should be at the top of your list. For centuries patchouli oil has been used in countries such as Japan, China and Malaysia to treat skin problems such as dry skin, eczema and dermatitis. When used consistent it is also known to help eliminate stretchmarks.

Lavender Oil

These essential oils are renowned for their stress relieving benefits but many don’t know that lavender can soothe the skin and even help to fight acne.  You can add a bit of water to your lavender oil then apply it directly on the acne breakout. Lavender contains potent antioxidants that can also help to counteract environmental toxins that can affect the skin.  This oil can protect your skin against the damaging rays of the sun as well. If you suffer from horrible sunburn after a long day at the beach you can also apply some lavender oil mixed with coconut oil to sooth the affected areas.

Palmarosa oil

This oil is obtained from a tropical grass which grows in India. It is also known as Turkish geranium, rosha, motia, or Indian geranium. Whichever name you know it by, the main lesson is that it is very beneficial to skin health . It can be used to treat acne, psoriasis, as well as boils, abscesses and eczema.  It is also commonly used to moisturize the skin.

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1.Facial Steaming

Facial steaming doesn’t just open up your pores; it also prevents blockage, which can cause pimples. Facial steaming also helps you to shed the dead skin on your face, kills any bacteria on or underneath the skin, and it also removes makeup that might have been left behind even after using a facial wash. I would advise a facial steam at least once per week; you don’t want to do this too often, as it might dry out the natural oils in your skin.

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2. Tea Tree Oil

This natural oil doesn’t exactly eliminate the pimples, but it can remove the spots or scarring that acne can leave behind. You’ll need to mix the oil with water and apply it to the spots daily to see results.

3. Honey

A half cup of honey mixed with some oatmeal makes for a great acne mask because honey contains antibiotics. You’ll need to let it sit on your face for about 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water. The honey will also leave you with glowing skin.

4. Witch Hazel

This natural remedy can dry out the pimples that might pop up on your skin. Witch Hazel is in most pharmacies and beauty supply stores. Just soak some of the liquid onto a piece of cotton and use it to gently wipe your face twice per day, or as needed. If you use over-the-counter products, you can also read the ingredients and find toners, moisturizers, etc that contain witch hazel.

5. Lemon Juice

Lemon is great in more than one way, first, it can help to dry out pimples quicker. Second, if you apply it directly to acne marks it can eventually cause them to fade.

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1.Double top braids

Part a small rectangular shape at the top of your head then separate that top part in two down the middle. make two braids at the top then wrap the ends in a loose bun.

2.Rose Bun

This adorable rose bun can be achieved by creating some strategic twists and turns and securing with hairpins.

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3.Space Buns

A new and interesting twist to the space bun trend, but this time instead of pulling your entire hair up into two buns you’ll leave some out at the bottom.

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4. Fishtail Braids

This is the perfect half up/half down hairstyle for a wedding or a swanky soiree.

5. Rings and Braids

Probably my favorite in the bunch and it’s such a rocker chic sort of vibe. This edgy half up/half down hairstyles is so beautiful but if you can pull it off, I say go for it!
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6. Blunt and Sleek

This one requires freshly washed hair then sleeked down with a flatiron. Separate two small sections at the front of your hair and twist them and secure them at the back with a hairpin. Tie a cute bow like this one to spruce up the style.

7. Triple bun

Create three tiny buns using hairpins and a few elastic bands.
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8. Loose curls

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Create loose barrel curls with a large curling iron then pin the top part of your hair and create a topknot.

9. Vintage Twists

10.Topknot

Secure the top half with an elastic band then plait the lose end and pin it under with a hairpin.
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11.Double fishtail braids

Separate two sections at the front and plait both into fishtail braids. Then where they meet in the middle continue into one large fishtail braid.

12. Gypsy Style

There’s a lot going on with this gypsy style do; plaits, curls, a bun, highlights..everything!

13.Finger curls

 

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14. Bangs

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15. Curly Sue

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Au Naturale-Shay Mitchell

Cosmopolitan UK posted this stunning beauty shot featuring Pretty Little Liars actress Shay Mitchell, and we are still in awe of her flawless skin.
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Bronze Glow- Jlo

Jlo is really the queen of the bronze glow, and this early morning look is proof of that. She kept her makeup a little simple this time around, with nude lips, peach blush on the cheeks, and bronzer.

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Cat Eyes and Orange Lips-Jennifer Lawrence

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Soft Shimmer-Nastia Liukin

The Olympic Gold medalist went with silver this time around because she has enough gold in her life already, lol. Nastia Liukin pinked back her blond wave locs, putting the focus on her shimmery eyeshadow, nude lips, and bold lashes.
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Big Curly Hair-Amara La Negra

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Peachy-Elisabeth Röhm

Peach is definitely her color, as evidenced by this flattering peachy/nude lipstick that seems to play up her blue eyes.
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Blue Eyeliner- Lilly James

The actress kicked up her style game at Mamma Mia Premier with this blue eyeliner and silver eye-shadow makeup look. She opted for a half-up, half-down hairstyle with pearls the accessorize her curls.

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Sleek Bob- Dua Lipa

Yes, let’s not ignore this Versace rainbow graphic bodysuit that the singer wore to a restaurant in New York City. However, Her killer middle, part bob, pink lipstick, and bold lashes are to die for.
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Wispy bangs- Selena Gomez

Selena cut a few wispy bangs to frame her face, and we also notice some brown streaks in her auburn locks.
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There’s no better time to experiment with hair colors than during the summer and Ming Lee Simmons did just that with her adorable pink hair.
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Perfect Lob

Kicking off our favorite beauty posts for this week is the oldest Kardashian sister, Kourtney. The mom of three chopped her long locs into the perfect long bob (lob) for the summer and we love it! She went neutral on the makeup with nude lips, long lashes and thick brows in this Instagram photo.

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Tiny Shades

While the tiny shades trend is not one that I plan to participate in anytime soon, I must admit that Adrienne Bailon wears it well. The singer and talk show host posted this gorgeous photo while on vacationing on the Italian Riviera.

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Sparkly Pink Eyeshadow

Lucy Hale posted this stunning sparkly eye shadow look on Instagram while heading to dinner to celebrate her Haute Living Magazine cover. Her pink shimmery shadow was used on the top and bottom eyelids; she topped off the look with a pretty pink gloss.
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Perfect Ponytail

The singer looks fresh and summery with her high ponytail and orange scrunchy right in time for summer. Her simple makeup and sparkly silver knobs topped off this gorgeous summer look.

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Baby Hairs on Fleek

The Claws actress showed off some of her photos from her feature in Paper Magazine. This adorable space bun look with overdone baby hairs is epic!
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Sexy Curls

Vanessa Hudgens really nailed this voluminous hair look with large barrel curls, red lipstick and gold eyeshadow.
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1.Love and Sunshine

Even the very name lets you know that this is a perfect summer fragrance.

2.Tahiti Island Dream

You’ll smell like a tropical bliss with this coconuty scent.

3.Cotton Blossom

Very understated and unobtrusive, this clean, fresh scent is ideal for those who cant stand the overpowering sweet scents.

4.Japanese Cherry Blossom

One of the most popular fragrances and loved by so many people. This Cherry Blossom scent is sweet but not overpowering.

5. A Thousand Wishes

You can tell by the color and sparkly design that this is from their holiday line of fragrances, but it works well for summer as well.

6.Magic in the Air

Bring a little magic into your life this summer with this fresh scent guaranteed to turn heads.

7. Amour

Send yourself some summer love with this scent guaranteed to bring compliments all summer long.

8. Forever Red

One of my absolutely favorite scents from Bath and Body works, and the longevity is better than many of the others.

9. Be Joyful

I think this is one of their holiday scents but it works for any time of the year.

10.Almond and Vanilla

I’m obsessed with any vanilla scent, so I don’t need to tell you that this is a must for your bath and body works collection.

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Nivea Smoothness Lipcare

These lip balms by Nivea contain SPF 15 sunscree, Shea butter and Aloe.

Fruit Pigmented Lip Balm

If you have extremely dry chapped lips then you need this one for sure. It contains shea butter, organic avocado and cocoa butters for an extra boost of moisture. They infuse the skin with vitamins and antioxidants thanks to the natural lip butters and natural berry and fruit pigments. 

Supergoop Acai Fusion Lip Balm

These lip balms from Supergoop contains Acai berry and shea butter along with SPF 30. It protects, soothes, hydrates, and repairs dry lips; perfect for the dry summer season. 

The Body Shop Vitamin E Lipcare

Infused with Vitamin E this balm is great for all skin types and also contains SPF 15.

Neosporin Lip Health

This is an overnight renewal lip therapy that has been shown to repair and nourish dry chapped lips while you sleep.

Burt Bees Medicate Lip Balm

Arguably the best medicate lip balm on the market right now, and has been for several years. This medicated balm is best used for extremely chapped lips and not recommended for those with sensitive skin.

Smith’s Minted Rose

This rose tinted lip balm is a blend of pure peppermint oil and essential oils which adds extra moisture to dry lips.

Aquaphor Lip Repair

This is perfect for repairing and soothing dry, cracked lips. It is infused with Chamomile essence along with Shea butter and other vitamins.

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T3 Cura Hair Dryer

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Great for all hair textures this digitally-controlled blow dryer is air enhanced with negative ions to dry hair quickly. It also helps to fight frizz making it a perfect beauty tool for the humid summer months.

Foreo Luna play

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This waterproof facial cleanser is made from silicone and is great for all skin types. It is phthalate-free, hypoallergenic and guarantees up to 100 uses.

Herbivore Facial Roller

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Created to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and puffiness. This beauty ritual dates way back to the 7th Century and also helps with detoxification.

Pocket Atomizer

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Great for tossing in your purse during travel. You can fill it up with your favorite perfume and bring it with you wherever you go. This atomizer holds 1.69 oz of fragrance, giving you about 65 sprays.

SKIN INC.Optimizer Voyage Tri-Ligh

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Disclaimer, this one will cost you a ‘pretty penny,’ $265 to be exact. However, despite the heft price tag, this award-winning, at- home spa device combines colored LED Chromotherapy and low-frequency stimulation to help tackle multiple skin issues. It helps with blemishes, uneven skintone, dull skin and addresses other signs of ageing.

Infrared Flat Iron

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This beauty tool uses infrared technology to increase shine, strengthen hair and fight frizz. It goes up to 450 Fahrenheit and has titanium plates.

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