Srsly, I think these Cyber Monday skincare deals are better than Black Friday
IMO, skincare 🤝 Black Friday. That's right, Black Friday isn't just for laptops and shiny TV's. The shopping extravaganza is the best time to score some unreal skincare deals – and we know how expensive skincare is nowadays, so times like these are a needs must!
If you're not au fait with Black Friday, let me fill you in. Firstly, the shopping event officially took place on Friday November 29, but you'll be pleased to know that many of the deals have stuck around as today (December 2) is Cyber Monday! And secondly, this isn't some mediocre sale period where only the leftovers are reduced. This is the best time of year where brands slash the prices, by even up to 50% off +, of their best-selling products.
As for skincare, it's the perfect time to tick off those items that've been collecting dust on your wish-list for months. I'm talking the iconic Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm or Medik8 Crystal Retinal. Or maybe you've wanted to discover something new from Byoma or Glow Recipe. Whatever and whoever you're on the hunt for, I've complied the best skincare Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals that LIVE and ready for you to shop! Behold...
LIVE Black Friday and Cyber Monday skincare deals:
FaceGym: Want a snatched jawline for Christmas? Same. Shop FaceGym's at home products with 15% off.
The Ordinary: Shop with 23% off sitewide
Elemis: So it's finally time to get hold of the Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm? Shop it today with 25% off
Glow Recipe: Shop these cute bottles and hard-working formulas with 25% off now
The Inkey List: Fancy 25% off *everything*? The Inkey List has you covered
Cosmo's edit of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday skincare deals...
The Ordinary
The Ordinary did Black Friday a little differently this year. Throughout the whole of November the brand offered a 23% off site wide sale. But then on the day of Black Friday, the entire website shut down to discourage panic shopping.
Well now that Cyber Monday is tomorrow, the site is back up and running with 23% off. So what will it be? The newly-formulated HA serum or a classic like the niacinamide serum. Just remember, this is your last chance to shop the deals so don't dilly dally.
Cosmo's favourite picks:
Multi-Peptide + HA Serum (was £15.90, now £12.24)
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion (was £15.20, now £11.70)
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner (was £7.70, £5.93)
SHOP The Ordinary
The Inkey List
The Inkey List is home to many best-selling faves (hello, Oat Cleansing Balm) so Black Friday is the perf time to stock up on the products you love – as I'm sure you've already got some hero formulas in your everyday routine.
As for the discounts? The Inkey List is offering a 30% off sitewide sale to celebrate Cyber Monday. Remember, with this final event only lasting one day, you have less than 24 hours to secure these unheard of deals!
Cosmo's favourite picks:
Oat Cleansing Balm (was £12.00, now £8.40)
Omega Water Cream (was £11.00, now £7.70)
Hyaluronic Acid Serum (was £16, now £9.90)
LookFantastic
LookFantastic is another e-tailer home to some great skincare brands, ranging from names you'd find on the high-street to those found inside glossy department stores. With budget-friendly names available, like Cetaphil and CeraVe, it's a great retailer to stock up on your everyday essentials. Or invest a little more into brands like Medik8 and 111Skin to make a generous gift.
Cyber Monday is here at LookFantastic with deals of up to 50% off across brands like Olaplex, Foreo and Medik8. But that's not all. Add the code 'EXTRA' and you'll receive a further 10% off.
Cosmo's favourite picks:
Olaplex No8 Mask (was £28, now £21.00)
Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer (was £32.50, £24.38)
Beauty Works Argan Serum (was £11.99, now £8.99)
FaceGym
If you've ever had a FaceGym facial, you know that these treatments aren't here to mess around; they really get in there to sculpt and tone your face near instantly.
But for the months (which is usually every month) when I can't fork out on an IRL facial, I turn to the brand's hard-working range of skincare.
There's everything from serums to toners, including some of the brand's sculpting tools, like the roller and contouring tool, to tone without having to break a single sweat. With everything reduced by 15% on Cult Beauty, now's the time to invest.
Cosmo's favourite picks:
Multi-Sculpt High Performance Contouring Tool (was £50, now £42.50)
Hydro-bound Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide Serum (was £35, now £27.95)
Weighted Ball Tension Release Tool (was £33, now £28.05)
Paula's Choice
If you're in need of some hard-working skincare that won't let you down, Paula's Choice is your gal. Not only is the brand loved by dermatologists and editors all over, but the products are also very user friendly and are designed to make skincare simple. Better yet, the brand caters to all kinds of skin types – yes, even you sensitive-skinned gang – so you're bound to find and formula or two that you love.
As for its Black Friday deals? Your best bet is to head over to the Cult Beauty website as the *entire* PC line-up is reduced by 25%. You're welcome.
Cosmo's favourite picks:
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (was £35, now £26.25)
C5 Super Boost Moisturiser (was £50, now £37.50)
Elemis
Elemis has joined the Cyber Monday party. Right now you can shop the site with 25% off and if you spend over £120 after the discount, you'll receive a free gift set worth over £140.
As for the products to shop, Elemis is home to some amazing formulas but if I'm using Black Friday to shop for anything, it's the Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm (obvs). 20% off knocks the price of the cleansing balm from £49 to £39.20. You're coming home with me.
Cosmo's favourite picks:
Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm (was £49, now £36.75)
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads (was £46, now £34.50)
Cult Beauty
Cult Beauty's skincare directory is stellar. There are all sorts of brands on offer, from pocket-friendly names like Byoma to luxury players like Augustinus Bader and Sunday Riley. With so much choice, CB's Black Friday sale is, IMO, the perfect time to sort out X-mas pressies for the skincare fanatic in your life.
As for the discounts, RN the site has an up to 25% off sale featuring brands like Summer Fridays, Paula's Choice and Dr Dennis Gross.
Cosmo's favourite picks:
Dr Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro (was £465, now £395)
Dr Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel (was £18, now £15.30)
Drunk Elephant
Little fun fact for you: we're big fans of Drunk Elephant at Cosmo. In fact, you can check out our comprehensive review here if you need ideas of what to buy.
The no-BS brand is all about effective skincare that genuinely gets the job done. It's known for some hard-working active formulas that smooth and resurface the skin (hi, T.L.C Sukari Babyfacial) as well as nourishing moisturisers and cleansers to hydrate the skin.
If you're using Black Friday to stock up, make the most of Cult Beauty's 25% off sale while it lasts!
Medik8
Medik8's Black Friday deals are epic and we've got our eyes on the famous Crystal Retinal serum. 👀
There's no doubt that Medik8 is loved by editors and experts all over for its hard-working and results-driven skincare, but certain bottles can get a little spenny making Black Friday the best time to try the brand for less.
The Cyber Monday sale is in full swing, offering 25% off site-wide and a free gift with select orders. Just remember, the deals will end tomorrow so use this time wisely!
Cosmo's favourite picks:
C-Tetra Luxe Serum (was £59, now £44.25)
Crystal Retinal (was £49, now £36.75)
Advanced Night Restore Cream (was £59, now £44.25)
Space NK
It's always a treat to wander up and down the aisles of a Space NK store (if I could call it a hobby, I would). But when it comes to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you're better off logging online to score some big deals on my fave brands.
Topping up on what I like to call my 'special occasion' skincare, I'll be 👀-ing up names like Tatcha, Medik8 and Fresh. As for the BF discounts, up until Cyber Monday (a.k.a, today!), you can shop up to 25% off online and in Space NK stores. Consider us ready to glow! ✨
Cosmo's favourite picks:
Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream (was £67, now £50.25)
Naturium Multi-Peptide Moisturiser (was £21, now £15.75)
Glow Recipe
I'd put a very strong case forward to say that Glow Recipe's packaging is the cutest on today's shelves. These fun bottles make the perfect present for any skincare lover, but that's not all! I've always been super impressed by the formulas, with some sitting at the top of my favourite skincare list.
As for the discounts, the Cult Beauty website has the entire Glow Recipe directory on sale with 25% off, and I can say with confidence that these deals are rare to come by. So if you're fed up of seeing Glow Recipe on your FYP without owning your own stuff, now's the time to change that!
Cosmo's favourite picks:
Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream (was £35, now £26.25)
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops (was £32, now £24.00)
Glossier
When you think of Glossier makeup, playful packaging and glow-giving formulas probs spring to mind, but know that the brand has some stellar skincare, too.
If you're an OG Glossier stan, you've probably tried many of its popular skincare products before, be it the After Baume or Futuredew. But if you haven't tried its glowy formulas before, Black Friday is your chance!
Cyber Monday has arrived at Glossier, both online and in stores and it’s the brand’s biggest sale of the year! Get 25% off your total purchase or 30% off when you spend £100 or more.
You don’t have to tell us twice, we’re already adding to our carts! 🛍️
Cosmo's favourite picks:
You Doux (was £73, now £54.75)
Stretch Fluid Foundation (was £26, now £19.50)
Milky Jelly Cleanser (was £21, now £15.75)
Mirror Water
We’re big fans of Mirror Water, a brand that perfectly embodies everything we love about self-care, from prioritising rest and recharge to incorporating soothing, calming products into our daily routines. Their lineup includes dreamy options like body oil for your smoothest skin yet and a solid face and body cleanser infused with shea butter. Sounds amazing, right? 🛁
And the discounts? Mirror Water is offering 20% off site-wide this Black Friday, with best-selling sets at an even better 30% off. How long, you ask? All week long, baby!
Cosmo's favourite picks:
Butter Brick Solid Face and Body Cleanser (was £14, now £11.20)
Rub Solid Balm (was £32, now £25.60)
The Originals Set (was £103, now £82.40)
Dr Sam's
Dr Samantha Bunting is one of our fave experts, so if you're struggling with your skin this winter, turn to her eponymous skincare line to help you out.
With everything from moisturisers and cleansers to serums and sunscreens to shop, you can overhaul you're entire regime with expertly-formulated and transformational products. For Black Friday the brand is offering an extra special deal; spend £50 and get a £10 gift card, spend £100 and get a £25 gift card. Plus, spend over £60 and receive a free discovery kit worth over £37. It’s the gift that keeps on giving! Heads up, the sale ends tonight!
Cosmo's favourite picks:
Sol de Janeiro
If you've never caught a whiff of any Sol de Janeiro scent, I feel bad for you – like genuinely. Each fragrance is under the Cheirosa line, which translates to "smell incredibly delicious" and after sniffing every scent myself, I agree on all counts. Whether its the classic Cheirosa 67 or one of the brand's newer scents, each one is addictive as the next.
There are many Sol de Janeiro discounts to find during Black Friday, but LookFantastic always puts on an epic one which knocks the price of the Perfume Mists to £18, down from £24.
Cosmo's favourite picks:
Delicia Drench Body Butter (was £48, now £36.00)
Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist (was £24, now £18.00)
Summer Fridays
Summer Fridays certainly know how to create products that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also destined to go viral, thanks to their stellar formulations. No matter your skin type - dry, sensitive or oily, there’s bound to be something you’ll fall in love with.
We’re still not over just how incredible the Lip Butter Balms are. Dry lips? Never, thanks to their soothing and hydrating formula. With 15% off all Summer Fridays products on Cult Beauty, now’s the perfect time to stock up on your favourites.
Cosmo's favourite picks:
Dream Lip Oil (was £26, now £22.10)
Jet Lag Mask (was £49, now £41.65)
Jet Lag Skin Soothing Hydration Mist (was £21, now £17.85)
Caudalie
Gone are the days when you had to align your French pharmacy haul with a trip on the Eurostar (though we still love doing it). Thanks to brands like Caudalie, it’s easier than ever to access luxurious skincare French without leaving the UK.
If you haven’t tried Caudalie before, we’re sorry to say, you’re seriously missing out. Once you add their products to your routine, your skincare game will never be the same. Expect instant glow, hydration and an easier time tackling your skin concerns.
And for Cyber Monday, Caudalie has a treat in store: 25% off site-wide with code FRIDAY25. We’re filling up our cart as we type...
Cosmo's favourite picks:
Resveratrol-lift Firming Cashmere Cream (was £49, now £36.79)
Beauty Elixir Prep, Set, Glow Face Mist (was £36, now £27)
What is Black Friday?
If you don't know what Black Friday is (erm, what rock have you been hiding under?) let me fill you in. The shopping extravaganza started in '30s USA with luxury department store Macy's putting on an epic sale to make the most of Thanksgiving – clever, I know. The name 'Black Friday' didn't come until the '80s when big-time brands wanted to make the most of everyone's pre-Christmas shopping sprees.
Skip to today and the tradition still remains; each year we mark our calendars while brands mark down their prices for some major Pre-Christmas spending. What's better? While the event began as an IRL thang, we can now participate in Black Friday in the most comfortable way: from bed.
When is Black Friday 2024?
The official date of Black Friday was on Friday November 29. But luckily, the sales have lasted through the weekend and will likely stick around for Cyber Monday.
Which skincare brands are expected to have a Black Friday sale?
We all know skincare can get spenny, especially when investing in topical serums and retinoids, which is why it's always wise to wait until Black Friday to stock up or try something new. Luckily, there are SO many skincare brands and e-tailers that participate. A few faves I'm looking out for? At the top of my list is Medik8 – it's home to some incredible formulas (hi, Crystal Retinal) – as well as The Inkey List and The Ordinary to top up on my fave everyday essentials.
When does Cyber Monday end?
Cyber Monday is here, but it won’t last forever. Cyber Monday 2024 wraps up at midnight on Monday, December 2, so now’s the perfect time to start stocking up on your wishlist items. While some deals might extend beyond midnight, that’s not the case for all sales, don’t miss out!
More Black Friday Beauty Deals:
You Might Also Like
