While it's not technically Friday yet, the Black Friday beauty deals are already starting to ramp up and will continue to do so right up until Cyber Monday.
We're officially only one day away from the biggest sales event of the year, with Black Friday falling on Friday 24th November this year. And as always, the beauty discounts are mega, encompassing everything from savings on the best perfumes for women (like rare Diptyque Black Friday finds) to luxe hair tools, like the Dyson Airwrap - which is currently £50 off at Argos!
That being said though, it can be easy to get caught up in the Black Friday buzz, especially when bombarded by words like "huge" and "biggest ever". When a sale is this widespread, it's hard to judge when the best time to shop your favourites is and whether the deals are even that good to begin with.
So, in light of this, our in-house beauty team will be bringing you real-time updates on all the deals that are actually worth your time and money this Black Friday weekend, from retailers like Face the Future, Sephora and John Lewis. Plus, we'll share our advice and the beauty staples we, ourselves, will be snapping up (or at least recommending to a friend)...
Our beauty deals quick list
If you want to dive straight into the beauty savings, these are all the retailers with active Black Friday discounts to check out...
- Amazon: Find savings of up to 53% off brands like L'Oreal and Olay
- Cult Beauty: 25% off on skincare best-sellers like Elemis
- Face the Future: Get up to 60% off Foreo, Medik8 and more
- John Lewis: Luxe names like Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Creed
- Look Fantastic: Save 30% off designer perfumes & makeup
- Sephora: Up to 50% off brands like Kérastase and NARS
- SpaceNK: Get 25% off haircare from K18, Olaplex and AMIKA
- Superdrug: Up to 60% off perfumes, beauty sets and more
- Very: Save over £30 on hair tools from ghd and Sharks
Editors' picks: Thursday's best deals
The deals are here but not all are equal, in fact, for our editor these hair and beauty buys are so far, outshining them all...
The Black Friday beauty deals are here and our expert editors, product testers and beauty experts are bringing you the real-time deals that are actually worth spending your money on - whether it's a rare deal, significant saving or one of their favourite products has gone on sale...
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP: was £235, now £199.75 at John Lewis (save £36)
It's the scent that took over the world of beauty enthusiasts over the past couple of years, but Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Baccarat Rouge 540 has been my go-to spritz ever since I first smelt it waft past me way back in 2017.
A smooth blend of florals and woods with a touch of rich sweetness from saffron that's lifted by fresh cedar, this warm, animalic blend with a touch of sweetness is what I wear when I want to smell elegant, sexy and, quite frankly, very expensive.
Being an industry staple it's very rarely included in any type of sale, so as soon as I saw it for 15% on John Lewis I told all my friends to go go go!
Good morning! I'm Naomi, Woman&Home's beauty writer and I'm going to be keeping you up to date with the latest Black Friday beauty deals across everything, from fragrance to skincare. For the next few hours, I'll be camped out on Sephora, LookFantastic and all our other go-to retailers, to supply you with the biggest bargains and a few of my personal picks.
Caudalie Skincare Vinoperfect Radiance Serum: was £50, now £37 at Sephora (save £13)
This serum is very popular over on TikTok for its radiance-boosting properties. Formulated with Vitamin C, it works to target dark spots while brightening and evening your complexion. Much like the best Vitamin C serums, it’s a great addition to your skincare routine, especially if you’re missing a final serum step or want to create a fresh, glowy base for your makeup.
If you’re hesitating over buying a new fragrance online, the Black Friday deals can be a great opportunity to snag a mini gift or discovery set, so you can try before you buy - but with an added discount. This is especially ideal if you have your sights set on a luxe brand but don't want to invest without knowing how it smells on your skin or lasts throughout the day.
The following sets feature sample sizes on a range of scents, from the best floral perfumes to the best long-lasting fragrances and even a few of our beauty team's signatures - including Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 and Maison Margiela REPLICA By the Fireplace...
Maison Margiela REPLICA By the Fireplace EDT: was £115, now £94.24 at Sephora (save £20.76)
This is one of my all-time favourite scents. Its spicy blend of pink pepper, clove, cashmeran, Gaiac wood and chestnut literally smells like a crackling fire (in the best way) and makes me feel so warm and cosy. Despite its richness though, it gently dissipates into more of a subtle, woody scent throughout the day and is set to be my winter perfume signature - for the third year in a row!
e.l.f Halo Glow vs Charlotte Tilbury Flawless filter: For our team, glow filters are as essential as any concealer or powder in our makeup regimes and with all the current savings, now is the time to buy. But which one should you go for? Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter is perhaps the obvious choice and luckily for our glow-lovers, the viral favourite is currently £7 off over at Cult Beauty. However, there is an alternative out there that's under £20 - and that's before the Black Friday deals…
e.l.f Halo Glow Liquid went viral on TikTok for offering a very comparative radiance to the skin and being equally versatile but for £24 less. Like Charlotte Tilbury’s Flawless Filter, the glowy number can be used as a dewy primer, a highlight or mixed with foundation. e.l.f’s offering also features squalane and hyaluronic acid, which work to enhance the overall look of your skin.
Our beauty writer, Naomi Jamieson has used both and agrees that they give very similar results and for 15% off at Beauty Bay - bringing the price down to just £12.75 - you can’t go wrong!
Dr Dennis Gross DrX Spectralite Faceware Pro: was £465, now £348.75 at Cult Beauty (save £116.25)
I was always quite anti-tool - my hard-line beauty editor opinion is that the simplest skincare routines are the best. That was until I tried this LED mask. This product has single-handedly changed my skin, banishing blemishes and boosting collagen production leaving my skin looking plump and clear.
In my opinion, it’s the only beauty tool that’s worth splashing the cash on - the LED is salon-grade, and it takes just three minutes a day. I never see it on offer, so I’m amazed it’s available with over £100 off. I’m quite tempted to buy one myself. Go, go, go.