The 12 Best Early Black Friday Beauty Deals I'm Shopping Before the Holiday Rush
A little Prada, a little perfume, and a lot of really good deals.
- The Best Early Black Friday Beauty Deals
- Best Body Care Deal
- Best Giftable Deal
- Best Hair Care Deal
- Best K-Beauty Deal
- Best Luxury Deal
- Best Teeth Whitening Deal
- Best Makeup Deal
- Best Glass Skin Deal
- Best Barrier Cream Deal
- Best Fragrance Deal
- Best Hair Accessory Deal
- Best Hydration Deal
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I've tested enough beauty products to know that a fancy price tag doesn't always mean an effective formula. Has that stopped me from falling for products that cost more than I'd care to admit? Absolutely not (the packaging! the marketing!). Such is the occupational hazard of being a beauty editor. At this point, though, I know which formulas are worth the splurge, which ones I'd never buy twice, and which ones I refuse to run out of. Naturally, those are the first things I'm looking for whenever I'm shopping. So, you can imagine that with the holidays approaching, the best early Black Friday beauty deals are coming in clutch.
Nordstrom has started marking down luxury fragrances and skincare, including finds from Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Joanna Czech. Over at Ulta, the early deals cover everything from Medicube's cult-favorite skincare to Shark styling tools, while Amazon and Revolve have their own beauty finds worth checking out. Bobbi Brown is also getting in on the action, should your makeup bag need a little attention.
I'm also thinking about gifting, because I get so excited to give my loved ones a beauty product they'd probably never splurge on themselves. Ahead, the products to get a head start on holiday shopping—whether it's for someone special or even yourself, if it never happens to make it out of the house.
The Best Early Black Friday Beauty Deals
- Best Body Care Deal: Salt & Stone Neroli & Basil Body Wash
- Best Giftable Deal: Prada Hand Cream & Lip Balm 2-Piece Gift Set
- Best Hair Care Deal: Shark Beauty FlexStyle IonCurl
- Best K-Beauty Deal: Medicube Zero Pore Pad
- Best Luxury Deal: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum
- Best Teeth Whitening Deal: Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects + LED Light Teeth Whitening Kit
- Best Makeup Deal: Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge Multi-Use Cream Blush and Lip Tint
- Best Glass Skin Deal: Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
- Best Barrier Cream Deal: Kiehl's Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Face Mask
- Best Fragrance Deal: D.S. & Durga I Don't Know What Eau de Parfum
- Best Hair Accessory Deal: Lele Sadoughi Large Cabochon Claw Clip
- Best Hydration Deal: Joanna Czech The Hydration Duo
Best Body Care Deal
A luxe-smelling body wash can transform shower time into a spa-like experience. Salt & Stone's Neroli & Basil is particularly lovely and a favorite of mine. Neroli gives it a citrusy brightness, while basil and shiso leaf add a fresh, herbal quality. Plus, the formula is just as good as the scent thanks to niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to help keep skin hydrated.
Review: "I’m so pleased It’s not only a great soap it’s got a beautiful scent that lingers ❤️" — Nordstrom
Best Giftable Deal
Prada beauty products are practically made for gifting. (The packaging, come on!) This set includes a gorgeously textured hand cream and a jojoba-infused lip balm, both of which are small enough to keep in a handbag.
Review: "I love all things chrome and this balm just adds that perfect touch. Beautiful finish and magnetic closure." — Nordstrom
Best Hair Care Deal
My biggest grievance with styling my hair is how much time it takes, so much so that I often revert to air drying most days. Shark's FlexStyle is one of the strongest, quickest hair tools I've found. Its airflow technology wraps hair and styles it almost instantly, while ionic technology helps tame frizz. The best of both worlds. Plus, look at how gorgeous this mint green and dusty pink is.
Review: "I bought this on a whim to try the curling styler, but the best part of this is the blow dryer and brush attachment. It was so fast, and my hair is so shiny and full of body. Amazing! Highly recommended!" — Ulta
Best K-Beauty Deal
There's a reason Korean toner pads are my go-tos for smooth, poreless-looking skin. Medicube's version combines lactic and salicylic acids to exfoliate dead skin cells and help clear clogged pores. One side of each pad is textured for exfoliation, while the other is smooth. Rough texture and congested pores are a thing of the past with these convenient wipes.
Review: "I have been using these pads once a day consistently for two weeks so far, and I'm seeing such substantial progress! I struggle with texture on my higher cheekbones and on my chin, under my bottom lip. In just two weeks, this has reduced that texture by at least 35%. I cannot wait to keep using it and see how much texture I can eliminate completely. Nothing else has ever worked for me with the speed this has." — Ulta
Best Luxury Deal
There are beauty products I would absolutely spend full price on, and this is one of them—even at such a high price. That said, when I saw it on sale at Nordstrom—which, I may add, never happens—it's like the stars aligned. Now is the time to pick up this gorgeous concoction with nutty almond notes and warm amber sweetness.
Review: "This is the most amazing fragrance. I resisted purchasing it for the longest time, because justifying the expense to my hubby for perfumes of this caliber can be challenging. Regardless, it is worth every cent!" — Nordstrom
Best Teeth Whitening Deal
Don't underestimate the results of a great at-home teeth whitening kit. Crest is an icon for a reason—this kit pairs its cult-favorite peroxide-based whitening strips with an LED light for a one-two punch against surface and deeper stains.
Review: "I'm on day 7 out of 20, and wow, I already notice my smile is noticeably whiter; it's definitely working as described. I can't wait to see the end result. I'm very excited." — Amazon
Best Makeup Deal
I'm partial to makeup that can be applied with my fingers, especially when I'm getting ready in a hurry. (I'm always running late, what can I say.) Bobbi Brown's Pot Rouge has a luxe, creamy consistency that blends into my cheeks like butter and imparts a soft, satin finish. It's the perfect rosy flush.
Review: "I looove this as blush. It’s a bit small for the price but the quality makes up for it. Cute little pot. It’s mildly dewy, light enough to be buildable but the pigment is really there. I think this color is perfect for neutral, neutral warm to warm undertone." — Amazon
Best Glass Skin Deal
If your idea of glass skin includes a stunningly dewy, healthy-looking complexion, Peach & Lily's serum is the skincare to grab. The lightweight formula uses niacinamide to improve the appearance of uneven tone, alongside hyaluronic acid for hydration. That fresh, bouncy look is only one click away.
Review: "This product is the BEST. I have tried so many of Peach and Lily's products, and this is my favorite by far. The serum isn't too heavy, and it leaves my skin feeling radiant and helps with skin texture. Love love love!!!" — Ulta
Best Barrier Cream Deal
Here's one for the chilly winter nights ahead of us, when your barrier is craving a little comfort. Kiehl's overnight mask starts as a thick balm before melting into a silky oil on contact with the skin. It uses squalane to help replenish moisture and soften dry patches, making this an especially perfect addition to a cold-weather skincare routine.
Review: "I have used Kiehl's for 35 years, and as soon as I saw this new squalane-intensive facial product, I purchased it immediately and started to use it daily. My skin is noticeably plumper, and it is more comfortable; I think it is improving the small broken blood vessels on my cheeks too. I am also using the Ultra Facial Moisturizer daily, and I am very happy with the results of this routine so far [about 2 months]." — Nordstrom
Best Fragrance Deal
I Don't Know What is a bit of a fragrance nerd's dream. (Cough, cough. Me.) It's built around aroma molecules like Iso E Super and Ambrox, which give it a warm, woody, skin-like scent. What makes it particularly amazing is its versatility. You can wear it alone for something understated or layer it over another perfume to add depth. The choice is yours.
Review: "Ds Durga, I don't know what is one of the best finds so far in my perfume collection. I bought this three months ago, and I can most certainly attest that it amplifies the scent of whatever else I'm using, turning it into something tailored for me. Amazing on its own too and definitely can't wait to use in summer!" — Nordstrom
Best Hair Accessory Deal
Some claw clips are purely functional; this one is basically jewelry for your hair. Between the turquoise stones and gold detailing, even a messy twisted bun would look très chic.
Review: "Gorgeous design that stands out in my brunette hair, and the quality is top-notch. It's sturdy and has lasted me for quite some time now." — Siena Gagliano
Best Hydration Deal
Famed esthetician Joanna Czech's approach to skincare has always emphasized caring for the skin barrier, and this duo follows that philosophy. The Toner delivers lightweight hydration, while The Balm brings a much richer layer of moisture with ingredients like ceramides. The two-step system locks everything into the skin, and you're guaranteed to wake up with the most gorgeously glowing and soft skin.
Review: "I love this balm. I use it before I walk the dog on a cold day, it’s so thick and creamy. At night after I wash my face and if my face feels dry, I put this on and the next morning, my skin feels so soft. This is a winning product. Expensive, so I try to use sparingly." — Joanna Czech
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Siena Gagliano is the Beauty Editor at Marie Claire, where she writes and edits reported features, trend stories, and expert-backed shopping roundups. Before joining the team full-time, she was an editor at Cosmopolitan, where she specialized in SEO-first beauty content and commerce strategy. Her bylines have also appeared in Allure, ELLE, Bustle, Well+Good, Popsugar, and Women's Health, covering everything from the best products for brighter, glowier skin to the science behind face mapping. Curious about the behind-the-scenes magazine life and her go-to beauty picks? Follow her on Instagram at @sienagagliano.