I test beauty for a living – here are the skincare Black Friday deals that are *actually* worth it
We're skincare obsessed here at Women's Health, and if you're also someone who likes to keep your bathroom cabinets packed full of the best products, then Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to stock up on all your trusty skincare faves at a discount.
With so many incredible brands on sale, from Clinique to Liz Earle and Drunk Elephant, it's also a great excuse to try out a new product and overhaul your skincare routine, just in time for a pre-Christmas glow-up.
With sites like Look Fantastic and Cult Beauty running huge Black Friday beauty sales, we know just how easy it is to spend hours scrolling to find the best deals, which can all feel a little bit overwhelming. Luckily, we have an expert team of shoppers curating the best Black Friday sales for you.
Whatever your skincare routine and goals, whether it's dealing with fine lines, plumping up dehydrated skin, or eliminating breakouts, we'll be rounding up the absolute best of the best products, created by brands you can trust and made with high-quality ingredients.
Best Black Friday skincare deals to shop now
Snail Mucin 92% Moisturizer
Struggling with dry, flaky winter skin? Us too. This time of year can really suck the moisture from your skin, making it tricky to achieve a festive season glow. This deeply hydrating snail mucin moisturiser from COSRX will help give your skin a boost with it's cocktail of nourishing ingredients.
Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye
You'd be mistaken for thinking you don't need eye cream – in fact, a hard-working cream goes a long way in your skincare routine. A good formula, like Medik8's Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye, won't only keep the skin hydrated, but it will also reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
Glow Recipe's Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops aren't just a pretty face. This silky, sweet-smelling serum is packed with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to regulate oil production while keeping that hydration priority.
You can read our shopping writer's full review here.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
A hyaluronic acid is a must in anyone's skincare routine to keep the skin feeling hydrated. I once heard this ingredient described as a big, refreshing glass of water from the skin and you should notice an immediate difference in how hydrated and healthy your skin feels once you start using it. Snap this one up from The Ordinary now while it's on sale.
Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream
Ready to invest in your skin so you actually see results? Look no further than La Mer and their cult cream, which is a miracle-worker for making the skin look firmer and smoother, while deeply hydrating. It's a luxury product with a luxury price tag, but if you're curious as to whether it's worth the hype, now is the time to find out with over £70 off.
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
This liquid exfoliant is beloved by those with acne-prone skin. Helping to treat and minimise blackheads, as well as other breakouts, this is a serum that feels gentle on the skin but acts efficiently to remove dead skin and cleanse the pores. It's a worthy addition to your skincare routine for anyone whose skin is acting up and it's currently 25% off.
DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro
If you haven't tried light therapy yet, you'll be amazed by just how transformative it can be for your skin. Although this mask looks a little bit scary, it's worth it for the results, with various options to target an array of skin concerns. With 162 LED lights in this mask, you should see results in a matter of weeks.
Superfood Midnight Facial
We know that dry, dehydrated skin can be a major issue when the temperatures drops. But it doesn't have to be, with this ELEMIS overnight mask currently on sale. Simply apply it as part of your evening skincare routine and you'll wake up with skin that feels like brand new.
The Dewy Cream
This thick-yet-not-claggy moisturiser is a winner of a day cream. Dewy and nourishing, your skin will thank you for the slather — and your bank will thank you for picking it up while discounted.
C-Tetra®
Vitamin C is a hero product that protects your skin from pollution while brightening and evening skin tone. This Medik8 serum is the best there is — a lightweight, stabilised form of vitamin C that packs powerful benefits.
Hydrating Cream to Foam Cleanser
CeraVe is the brand health and beauty editors trust with their face. This gentle but deep-cleansing product lathers well, making it the kind way to remove make-up and dirt at the end of the day.
D-Bronzi™ Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops
Drunk Elephant has quickly become a cult brand for skincare devotees and their bronzing drops are one fo their most popular products.
To use, simply add a drop to your favourite serum or moisturiser, and you'll find yourself looking that little bit more bronzed and glowy.
As well as reviving dull skin that hasn't seen the sun in far too long, this serum actively works to improve your skin's barrier and protect it from environmental stressors.
Get it now while it's on sale and it will quickly become an essential part of your morning skincare routine.
Perfect Puck'r Hydrating Lip Care Duo
Now the temperatures have dropped, we know you're reaching for your lip balm pretty frequently to try and soothe chapped lips. If this is the case, it's worth giving them some extra TLC.
Fenty Skin's intensive lip mask will restore moisture into your lips, helping them feel hydrated. It can also improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
This duo comes with the hydrating and strengthening lip oil, which is designed to nourish chapped lips. It's also lightly tinted, so it makes a nice change to regular old lip balms.
The lip oil alone usually retails for £21, so this set is a serious steal right now.
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Dealing with seriously dry skin that needs some TLC? This hydration set from Korean skincare brand Laneige is the pamper kit your skin is craving. With a mini moisturizer, sleeping mask, lip mask and mini toner, prepared to wake up with skin that feels like brand new after treating yourself to these products, which are currently 25% off.
Gentle Face Exfoliator
It's normal for your skin to look a little bit more dull during the winter months. But that doesn't have to be the case with this Liz Earle exfoliator. Made with cocoa butter and eucalyptus, it gently refreshes the skin and helps to reduce any congestion.
Oat Cleansing Balm
This gentle cleanser will melt away your make-up and leave your skin feeling calm and nourished. Ideal for people with sensitive skin, this is an affordable cleanser that's currently on offer, and it could just be the thing to nourish your dry winter skin.
Collagen Peptide MAX Day Cream
We should all be using SPF all year round, even on those dark and dreary days. Why? Because it's one of the easiest ways to keep your skin looking younger for longer.This day cream from Olay is a great option if you're looking for an everyday SPF and it's also infused with collagen peptide, which will help to reduce the appearance of fine lines.Oh, and it's currently half-price!
Effaclar Duo+M Moisturiser
This product is a lifesaver for anyone who deals with acne and scarring. It's a super light moisturiser, specifically designed to target imperfections and clear any spots.
Apply it morning and night and we think you'll be blown away by the results.
Pore Remedy PHA Exfoliating Serum
Using Korean skincare technology, this serum helps to decongest the skin, reducing the appearance of pores and making your skin look smoother.It's a fairly gentle serum, so it's suitable for sensitive skin and you should see results almost straight away.
All About Eyes Eye Cream
We love this lightweight eye cream for reducing dark circles and making the under eye area feel fresh in the mornings and evenings.
Try using it before applying your make-up to help it stay in place all day, particularly if you're someone who notices your foundation fading in the afternoons.
When is Black Friday 2024?
Black Friday is officially on Friday 29th November, but plenty of the sales have already started, so it's worth keeping an eye on this page, where we'll be updating you with all the best deals.The official sale will start on the Friday, continuing for four days over the weekend. The final day is known as Cyber Monday and that takes place on the 2nd of December.
What is Black Friday?
Black Friday began in the US, taking place the day after Thanksgiving. In recent years, it's started to become more and more popular in the UK, although what was once an in-store shopping experience now largely takes place online.With Black Friday becoming so popular, particularly as a chance to snap up good deals before Christmas, retailers now generally expand their deals to last much longer, often including the following weekend and the weeks before the official day.
What skincare brands will take part in Black Friday?
There are tons of discounts available during the Black Friday sales but, over the past few years, the beauty deals have been particularly impressive. There are very few brands that don't take part in Black Friday, so whether you're a die-hard La Roche-Posay girl or you want to stock up on your Liz Earle favourites, there will be sales a-plenty. It's also the perfect time to experiment with some new beauty brands, such as Byoma which are very quickly becoming a cult skincare brand, or Medik8, whose high-end skincare range has been getting a lot of well-deserved praise.
What are the best skincare deals this Black Friday?
As well as getting your favourite cleanser at a massive discount, or finally investing in that apparently life-changing moisturiser at half-price, it's worth looking into the best Black Friday deals on skincare tools. Last year we saw great discounts on LED masks, which are usually a pretty pricey skincare tool, by brands like Dr Dennis Gross and CurrentBody. Plenty of brands will also include free gifts with purchases, so it's worth keeping an eye on bundle deals if there are particular brands you love.
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