The discounts our beauty editors are hoping to see this Black Friday
Whether you're stocking up on skincare and makeup essentials from your go-to brands, trying out premium products at a discount or even looking for Christmas presents for loved ones at bargain prices, the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are the perfect opportunity to pick up incredible beauty deals.
Most major retailers now take part in Black Friday, and there are always brilliant beauty deals to be found during the annual shopping event, which usually lasts all weekend through to Cyber Monday (which falls on 2 December this year).
Here's everything you need to know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 and where to find the best beauty deals this year...
The best Black Friday beauty deals details 2024
This year, Black Friday runs from Friday 29 November through to Monday 2 December. However, most big beauty brands and major retailers do deals weeks beforehand, making November a big month for getting your hands on some bargains.
Although it's too early to say which brands and products will be included in this year's Black Friday deals, we can expect to see discounts from some of our favourite beauty brands, including Charlotte Tilbury and Trinny London, as well as big retailers like Cult Beauty and LookFantastic.
How to find the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday beauty deals
Most major beauty brands and retailers now run Black Friday deals, so it pays to shop around to find the very best bargains for you. You may find that it's actually more affordable to buy your favourite products from a specialist beauty retailer, such as Cult Beauty or LookFantastic, although you can often find amazing bargains on individual brands' websites too. Just make sure to do your research before adding to your basket to get the best deal.
As with all sales shopping, it can be easy to go overboard and be swayed by price tags, but we're firm believers that it's best to concentrate on the products and brands you know you'll love and use, whether that's long-term favourites or luxury buys you've been wanting to sample for ages.
Perfume, for example, is always a great beauty product to buy during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, when there are big savings to be found on top fragrances.
The best LIVE Black Friday beauty deals
If your straighteners are due a shiny upgrade, you can't get much better than GHD. A trusted and well-loved brand on the Red beauty team, we're thrilled to say that its Black Friday sale has already kicked off with up to 25% off site-wide. There is so much to covet on the site, but we're particularly excited about the new Duet Blowdry that's reduced with £100 off. The wet-to-dry hot brush takes your lengths from damp to freshly styled with just a few passes.
LookFantastic is ahead of the game this Black Friday, launching its sale a month early in what's named the 'warm-up' event. There are so many brands available to shop on the website, but there are a few hero items we'll certainly be stocking up on this year. Bobbi Brown's Enriched Face Base is a long-loved classic that hydrates and creates a beautiful base for makeup application.
In the LookFantastic Black Friday sale, we're also coveting the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish cleanser. A fan favourite for years, this face wash does a thorough job at removing makeup and excess oils without stripping the skin.
Wander inside any Boots store and you're bound to emerge with incredible beauty finds, from makeup and skincare to hair accessories. Like many brands this year, the store has launched its Black Friday sale early, now offering up to 25% off off luxury fragrance. A favourite of ours is Prada Paradoxe – a fresh and floral aroma, perfect for day-time wear. Also, be sure to scroll through the Star Gifts for generous discounts across gift sets and bundles that can be placed under the Christmas tree.
What is Black Friday?
Black Friday began as a shopping event in the US, and first came to the UK in 2010. Since then, it has firmly established itself as one of the biggest sales events of the year, alongside the likes of Amazon Prime Day and the January sales.
Most retailers run flash sales for at least 24 hours on Black Friday itself, but an increasing number now begin discounts early, sometimes even weeks before the big day. Most sales run through Cyber Weekend until Cyber Monday, which always falls on the Monday after Black Friday.
Black Friday is usually the last opportunity you'll get to pick up bargains before Christmas, so it's an excellent opportunity to stock up on gifts.
When is Black Friday 2024?
Black Friday always takes place on the fourth Friday of November, after Thanksgiving — Friday 29 November 2024. However, many brands began their sales early and continue to run discounts through to Cyber Monday on Monday 2 December 2024.
Key deals from last year's Black Friday
Here were the key beauty deals from Black Friday 2023 to rejig your memory on the brands that deliver epic discounts.
Boots – discounts across the site, including on premium beauty SHOP NOW
Elizabeth Arden – 33% OFF sets and selected products SHOP NOW
Jones Road – shop the Black Friday bundle for 10% OFF SHOP NOW
Liberty – up to 20% OFF beauty SHOP NOW
Marks & Spencer Beauty – up to 50% OFF Clinique and 30% OFF Estée Lauder, plus up to 20% off selected beauty SHOP NOW
Medik8 – 30% OFF site-wide, plus a free travel trio on orders over £150 SHOP NOW
Merit – 20% OFF everything SHOP NOW
Trinny London – up to 40% OFF SHOP NOW
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