Black Friday beauty deals have dropped already - here are the ones actually worth buying now

Black Friday may still be a few weeks away in the calendar, but this year the annual sale event has arrived earlier than ever. We've already spotted some amazing deals on both drugstore and luxury beauty brands that are certainly worth snapping up - with discounts of up to 73% off...

We may only be a week into November but retailers, such as Look Fantastic, Amazon and John Lewis, have already kickstarted their Black Friday discounts, boasting savings of up to 73% off top-shelf beauty products - including the best perfume deals and top discounts on beauty gifts. As a team of self-declared savvy shoppers, this is music to our ears as we pride ourselves on being excellent bargain hunters with the ability to spot great money-saving deals on some of the best beauty gems currently available on the market.

So, naturally, we’ve made it our mission to seek out the crème de la crème of discounts for you to get your hands on. Think slashed price tags on ghd’s stellar lineup of hair tools, reductions on viral brands such as Sol de Janeiro, Laneige and Charlotte Tilbury, plus impressive savings on some of the woman&home beauty team’s very own go-to products, including the L'Oréal Paris True Match Foundation and Kérastase's Elixir Ultime hair oil. With over three weeks still to go until the official shopping weekend, which is set to officially begin on Friday 29th November 2024, we’re only expecting these deals to get better and better, so we'll be sure to keep you updated with the savings that are actually worth snapping up...

Where to find the best early Black Friday beauty deals

Although we're only one week into the month of November, an array of retailers have already kickstarted their Black Friday sales, offering up to 73% off must-have beauty buys. So, we've rounded up the best places for you to shop an early bargain...

• Amazon: Up to 73% off beauty faves - from L'Oréal Paris to CeraVe and BaByliss
• Argos: Find huge discounts on an array of luxury hair tools and designer fragrances
• BeautyBay: Save up to 65% on popular brands, including Sol de Janeiro, Laneige and Olaplex
• Boots: Enjoy up to half price discounts on designer fragrances, luxe Dyson hair tools and gift sets
• Charlotte Tilbury: Find 20% savings on gift-worthy luxury beauty bundles
• FaceTheFuture: An exciting month of beauty sales, with different drops every week of November
• LookFantastic: Price tags slashed up to half price on YSL Beauty, NARS and Clinique

The early Black Friday beauty deals that are actually worth buying

Forget having to endlessly scroll in order to scout out a great beauty deal, we've done the hard work for you and rounded up our top five discounted buys that are worth adding to your virtual basket - including products from the likes of ghd, YSL and Kérastase.

Get 63% off now

L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler [+Hyaluronic Acid] Serum: was £31.99 now £11.88 at Amazon UK

Formulated with 1.5% hyaluronic acid, this serum from L'Oréal offers a hit of hydration to both the complexion and deeper within under the skin's surface, while also smoothing and re-plumping any fine lines. Plus, it currently has a huge 63% discount so if you're thinking of snapping it up, now is the best time.

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Get 20% off now

ghd Max Hair Straightener: was £209 now £167.20 at John Lewis

ghd's cult classic Max Hair Straightener has been marked down by 20%, saving you over £41 off its usual price tag. Equipped with larger ceramic floating plates and maintaining the optimum styling temperature of 185°C, this tool is ideal for easily and effortleslly styling long, thick or curly locks in less time. The results? Smooth, sleek, straight and effortlessly glossy strands, without any unwanted frizz - yes, please!

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YSL Beauty Libre Eau de Parfum 50ml: was £97 now £77.60 at LOOKFANTASTIC UK

You can currently nab a 50ml bottle of the iconic YSL Libre Eau de Parfum for less than £78, while it has 20% off. This scented pick is one of Digital Beauty Writer, Naomi Jamieson's, go-to fragrances all year round, she says: "YSL Libre is one of those scents that always makes me do a double-take every time I smell it. It's sweet, with opening notes of tangerine and neroli, which then give way to this calming lavender, orange blossom and white musk base. There's also a layer of vanilla that comes through, transforming this scent from sunny to a warm and cosy signature."

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Kérastase Genesis Anti Hair-Fall Fortifying Serum: was £47 now £37.35 at Sephora UK

For those with weakened locks that are prone to fall out and breakage, invest in Kérastase's Genesis Serum while it has a notable 21% discount. This patented formula includes a cocktail of strengthening ingredients to help re-anchor the hair follicle solidly to the scalp, in turn also encouraging increased hair growth. Apply this jelly-like serum to your scalp daily and you'll be saying hello to healthy-looking tresses in no time.

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Get 45% off now

Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer in shade 'Spaced': was £22 now £13.20 at Cult Beauty Global

Bag one of Milk Makeup's iconic cream bronzer sticks, while it has an impressive 45% off, and revive your summer glow. This matte bronzer boasts a hydrating and easy to apply formula, equipped with mango butter, peach nectar and avocado oils, that melt into the skin for a long-lasting, natural-looking finish.

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When do Black Friday beauty deals start?

Although Black Friday technically starts on the 29th November 2024, like previous years, we've found retailers already offering pre-Black Friday deals, such as Argos, John Lewis and Look Fantastic all boasting huge discounts on popular beauty buys - including £100 saving on Dyson's Corrale Cordless Hair Straightener. More retailers such as Sephora, Charlotte Tilbury, and Cult Beauty typically begin their Black Friday deals closer towards the annual shopping event, but we'll be sure to keep you updated as for the exact date.

Are Black Friday beauty deals better than Cyber Monday?

Collectively, throughout our years of Black Friday bargain-hunting experience, we've found most Black Friday beauty deals to be at the same reduced price during Cyber Monday. However, we noticed that many of the particularly popular beauty favourites have sold out quickly during Black Friday, so haven't always made an appearance in the Cyber Monday sales.

Are Black Friday beauty deals better than Boxing Day?

Many choose to shop the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales in the run-up to Christmas, in order to make the most of discounts on some of the best Christmas gifts for her or the best Christmas gifts for mum. Although, there are also plenty of other sales post-Black Friday that boast opportunities to bag a good deal - for example, the Boxing Day sales and Cyber Monday deals can be as good as Black Friday.

However, it is worth noting that it can be a slightly trickier task to find discounts on particularly coveted items, such as luxe hair tools and products with viral status, once the Black Friday shopping weekend is over. While we can't predict exactly what is going to be featured in each of the upcoming sales, we think the best time to snap up a real bargain (or to buy your Christmas gifts) is Cyber weekend, as retailers are likely to offer more generous discounts during the countdown to Christmas. Plus, you won't need to worry about early morning queues on Boxing Day - it's a win, win.

What Black Friday beauty deals can I expect?

Last year's Black Friday beauty deals exceeded our expectations, so if this year follows suit you can expect rare discounts on the likes of the cult classic Dyson Airwrap (which sported an £80 discount in 2023), plus many Black Friday perfume deals. Our standout fragrance deals from last year included an impressive £85 discount on our beauty editor's favourite fragrance, Baccarat Rouge and 20% off the best Chanel perfumes.

As for the best makeup and skincare deals, Glossier's Black Friday sale last year included 25% off everything across their site, which made it the perfect opportunity for purchasing beauty stocking fillers. We also saw similar discounts of 30% off at Charlotte Tilbury and Tarte, while Liz Earle sported a standout 51% off. So, it might be a good idea to start your wish list now and keep your eyes peeled for official announcements from each retailer...

What beauty brands have Black Friday sales?

You'll be pleased to know that almost all top beauty brands run Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions, although some definitely offer deeper price discounts than others. There are a host of brands, such as Glossier, that rarely offer discounts throughout the rest of the calendar year, however, Black Friday is one of the few times of year to pick up your staple Glossier You perfume or Milky Jelly Cleanser at a reduced price. In previous years, we've also seen great savings at Charlotte Tilbury and Tarte, as well as sizeable promotions across an array of brands on retailers such as Amazon, Cult Beauty and Space NK.