Walmart's Beauty Event Is Here — The Skincare and Fragrance Picks Actually Worth Your Cart

Every year, Walmart's Beauty Event sneaks up on me the same way — I go in for one thing and come out with a cart that looks like I raided a Sephora at midnight. This year's drop runs through September 4, with new markdowns rolling out weekly across skincare, makeup and fragrance. And honestly, the skincare side has gotten a lot more interesting. It's not just the usual drugstore suspects anymore there's a real Korean skincare presence this year, the kind of gel cleansers and patch products that used to live exclusively on your For You page.

I went through both the fragrance and skincare lineups so you don't have to scroll through three hundred products to find the ones worth your money. Below, you'll find the designer scents that make sense to stock up on now, plus a skincare list split between the derm-approved staples and the Korean skincare and Gen Z-coded picks that are actually trending for a reason — think glass-skin serums, pimple patches, and the red light mask that's been living in everyone's bathroom cabinet.

A note on pricing: Walmart's Beauty Event refreshes deals on a rolling basis through September 4, so exact discounts shift week to week. Tap through on any pick below to see the current price before it changes.

Quick Picks: Walmart Beauty Event at a Glance

• Best Splurge Fragrance: Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Eau de Parfum

• Best Everyday Fragrance: DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Parfum

• Best Gen Z Fragrance Pick: Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum

• Best Derm-Approved Serum: La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum

• Best Viral Skincare Set: No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Set

• Best Korean Skincare Cleanser: COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser

• Best Pimple Patch: DWEasyderm Hydrocolloid Pimple Patch Set

• Best Skincare Device: ARIVEA Red Light Therapy Face Mask

The Fragrance Drops Worth Grabbing

Designer fragrance is one of the best reasons to shop this event — the markdowns on full-size bottles are genuinely some of the best you'll see all year. Here are the women's scents worth adding to your list, from everyday florals to the ones you save for a night out.

1. Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum

Cloud has been a Gen Z staple since it launched, and it's easy to see why the coconut, praline and lavender combination reads sweet without tipping into syrupy. It's the fragrance equivalent of a cozy sweater, which makes it an easy year-round wear rather than a seasonal one.

2. DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Parfum

This one has stuck around for a reason. The green apple and cucumber top notes make it feel fresh and a little playful, while the base settles into something warmer and more grown-up. It's the fragrance I'd hand a friend who wants "your signature scent" energy without the fuss.

3. Coach Floral Eau de Parfum

Soft, feminine and genuinely wearable to the office, this one leans into gardenia and jasmine without going heavy-handed. It's a good option if your current perfume drawer is all vanilla and musk and you want something lighter in rotation.

4. Calvin Klein Obsession Eau de Parfum

A genuine classic, and one that tends to sell out fast whenever it's marked down. Obsession is warmer and more sensual than the fragrances above — vanilla, amber and spice — which makes it the pick for evening wear or cooler months.

5. Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Eau de Toilette

Daisy Dream is the lighter, dreamier sibling to the original Daisy — violet leaves, jasmine and a soft musk base that reads more "getting ready with the windows open" than "special occasion." A good pick if you find most perfumes too strong.

6. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Eau de Parfum

If you wore this in the 2010s, it still holds up — wild berries, honeysuckle and a warm amber-vanilla base. There's a reason it's stayed a bestseller for this long. Nostalgic in the best way, without smelling dated.

7. Clinique Happy Parfum Spray

Happy is the fragrance I'd recommend to someone who says they "don't really wear perfume." It's citrus and light florals, barely-there in the best way, and never overwhelming in a small space like an office.

8. Clinique Happy Heart Perfume Spray

The slightly richer, more floral cousin of original Happy — rose and iris on top of that same citrus brightness. A good next step if you've worn Happy for years and want something in the same family but a little more mature.

9. Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Eau de Parfum

This is the splurge pick on the list, and it earns the price. Tuberose, popcorn accord and cashmere wood sound like an odd combination on paper, but it comes together as something genuinely luxurious — the bottle that makes your bathroom shelf look expensive.

Derm-Approved Skincare Worth Restocking

These are the skincare picks that show up in dermatologist recommendations and beauty editor roundups for good reason — proven ingredients, no gimmicks.

10. La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum

This is one of the rare skincare products that rarely goes on sale, so it's worth grabbing during the event if it's in your routine already. It layers well under moisturizer and works across skin types, which is why it shows up on so many "best hyaluronic acid serum" lists.

11. TULA Skin Care Bronze Boost Glow Bronzing Drops

Part skincare, part makeup — these drops give a natural bronze warmth without streaking or turning orange, thanks to a base of hyaluronic acid and peptides. Mix a few drops into moisturizer or foundation for a lit-from-within finish.

12. Solawave LightBoost Eye Cream

Solawave built its name on red light devices, and this eye cream is formulated to work alongside them — caffeine, vegan collagen and peptides target puffiness and dark circles. Even used on its own, it's a solid pick for anyone whose under-eyes show tiredness first.

13. No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Skincare Set

This is the set that picked up serious traction online for targeting visible sun damage — dark spots, fine lines and uneven texture — with a peptide technology No7 spent years developing. The three-piece set makes it easy to try the full system at once instead of piecing it together.

Korean Skincare and Gen Z-Coded Picks

This is the section I was most excited to dig into. Walmart's skincare lineup this year leans harder into Korean skincare and the kind of quick, visual-results products that do numbers on TikTok — patches, hydrogel masks, and the ingredients glass-skin routines are built on.

14. Celimax The Vita A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster Serum

Retinal (not retinol) is the ingredient K-beauty brands have been quietly building around, since it converts to retinoic acid faster and tends to be gentler on skin. This booster serum is meant to be mixed into your existing routine for a firming boost, without committing to a full retinal product yet.

15. AVCA Wrinkle Repair Patches

These hydrocolloid patches target forehead lines and smile lines overnight — a low-effort, non-invasive way to soften the look of expression lines without a single active ingredient touching your skin. Very K-beauty in approach: patient, patch-based, and part of a nightly ritual rather than a one-time fix.

16. LOOPS Glow Gang Hydrogel Face Masks

Hydrogel masks are having a real moment, and this assorted three-pack is a good way to sample the format if you haven't tried one they adhere closer to skin than sheet masks and deliver a more concentrated dose of whatever they're formulated with. Good for a pre-event skin reset.

17. COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser

If you know K-beauty at all, you know this cleanser it's one of the most repurchased products in the category, and for good reason. The low pH formula cleans without stripping your skin barrier, which matters more than most people realize when it comes to breakouts and sensitivity.

18. DWEasyderm Hydrocolloid Pimple Patch Set

A staple in every Gen Z skincare bag at this point. This set includes three types quick calming, relief, and beauty so you can match the patch to how the breakout actually looks, rather than using one generic dot for everything.

19. ARIVEA Red Light Therapy Face Mask

This is the device pick, and it's the one I'd tell you to wait for a sale on, since red light masks usually sit well above $100. With 272 LEDs and both red and near-infrared settings, it's a legitimate at-home option for anyone who wants the in-office facial results without the appointment.

How to Shop the Event Without Overspending

Start with what you're already running low on. It's easy to get pulled into new products first, but the actual savings are in restocking things you already use — like that hyaluronic acid serum you don't want to pay full price for again.

Save the device splurge for last. Skincare tools like the red light mask are the priciest items on this list. If your budget is limited, prioritize the consumables (cleanser, patches, serums) first and treat the device as a bonus if there's room.

Check back weekly. Since Walmart rolls out new markdowns through September 4, a product that isn't discounted today might drop next week. Bookmark this page and check back if there's something specific you're waiting on.

FAQ: Walmart Beauty Event

When does Walmart's Beauty Event end? This year's event runs through September 4, with new deals and markdowns added on a rolling weekly basis rather than all at once.

Does Walmart carry real Korean skincare brands? Yes — brands like COSRX and Celimax are genuine K-beauty labels, and Walmart's assortment has expanded to include more of the patch, hydrogel mask, and gentle-cleanser formats the category is known for.

Are the fragrances in the Beauty Event authentic? Yes. Walmart sells these fragrances directly and through authorized distribution, the same as any other major retailer.

What's the best skincare pick for sensitive or acne-prone skin during this event? The COSRX Low pH Gel Cleanser and DWEasyderm pimple patches are both solid options — the cleanser avoids stripping the skin barrier, and the patches address active breakouts without additional irritation