The Best Black Friday Beauty Deals: Our Editors’ Picks (2024)

The viral hydrating skin essence is on sale once again. It harnesses the power of snail mucin (yes, snails) to hydrate dry winter skin and lock in moisture.

If you’d rather skip the snail mucin, Glossier’s hyaluronic acid delivers —just as the name promises — glossy, bouncy skin that’s soft and hydrated.

A good way to remember to lather on some sunscreen is to make it fun. Vacation’s best-selling SPF does just that with it’s whipped formula that foams up in your hands.

If you’ve been wanting to try “nature’s retinol,” bakuchiol, which promises similar results minus the side effects, opt for Herbivore’s smoothing and brightening serum.

Tatcha is good, but it’s also pricey. Luckily, everything is on sale now, so you can save on the brand’s dewy moisturizers, hydrating sprays, and luxe exfoliators.

If you have a Gen-Z teen on your list, then most likely they have lip oils, butters, and balms on their wish list. These from Summer Friday are an easy favorite, and you can use them, too.

These expert-favorite sheet masks are a go-to for smoother, brighter skin fast.

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Cast free, matte, and easy to apply, the Unseen Sunscreen is a crowd-pleaser and on sale.

One of few serums that made me completely change my mind about niacinamide. The lightweight serum hydrates and helps repair the skin barrier. I’m already on my third tube.

Pimple? No problem. Get rid of pimples and blemishes in the most discreet way with these popular invisible pimple patches.

You can skip the pricey LED masks for Solawave’s easy-to-use wand. The four-in-one tool heats up to soothe skin, and it uses LED to tackle breakouts and fine lines as well as microcurrents to shape. It’s really all you need.

The all-in-one tool dries and styles all hair types, and it’s usually very pricey, so get it while it’s discounted. The limited-edition strawberry-bronze shade also makes for a great gift.

Or save a lot with what many regard as the Dyson dupe. Shark’s flexible fast-drying system stands on its own as a great styling tool with plenty of attachments for whatever look you desire.

Skip the extra attachments and the salon appointments with Drybar’s blow-dryer brush, basically its secret to the perfect blowout. The brushes provide just the right amount of tension to smoothing and de-frizz hair while drying.

An even easier way to get the look you want? A wave. This one beloved by pro hairstylists creates beachy waves on almost any length of hair.

Rated as one of the best flat irons overall by celebrity hairstylists — the pros behind Anne Hathaway’s and Michelle Obama’s perfect hair — this pick from GHD uses simple heat settings to get super-sleek hair without heat damage.

Dandruff shampoos are rarely glamorous and occasionally don’t smell that great, but this one from Ouai uses salicylic acid to exfoliate and a blend of hydrating ingredients to soothe sore scalps. It also smells really good.

“I’m a pattern beauty die hard,” says The Cut’s deputy culture editor Brooke Marine. “The shampoo & conditioner i buy the biggest bottles possible, and use that to refill my little travel bottles too. Tracee [Ellis Ross] really has all my coins at this point.”

No matter what’s causing your hair thinning or hair loss, Act+Acre has a simple solution that helps to boost the hair at the root. The serum uses aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, and bamboo root to help soothe, hydrate, and promote thicker hair.

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Get a smoky eye or a blurred liner without all the extra work. These satin liners are smooth, blend out easily, and stay put afterward.

Hands down one of the best foundations of all time. This classic formula has over 30 shades and leaves your skin looking natural and glowing.

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If you already have many of the brand’s cult-favorite lip-treatment oils, why not stock up on its companion lip liner? In five natural shades, it’s the perfect lip combo.

Haus Labs’ concealer is well worth the hype. With over 30 hydrating shades, it’s lightweight, long-wearing, and offers buildable coverage so you can go for a full-glam or natural look.

One of my favorite bronzers since it provides a foolproof, all-over glow.

Sure, we want long lashes, but we want volume, too. This mascara gives you fluttery lashes and length without flaking.

One of my go-to liners, in a handful of natural shades. The Blur Liner slightly outlines the lips for a fuller, more plump look.

One of fashion and beauty writer Asia Milia Ware’s go-to moisturizers and a favorite of the pros, Mutha’s body butter is a blend of whipped oils and vitamins that smells amazing and works even better.

Sol de Janeiro’s scents sell out fast, so we recommend grabbing the limited-edition ones ASAP. Cheirosa 71 is a shimmering body cream with notes of caramel, vanilla, and macadamia nut.

I restock on this bodywash every chance I get. Not only does the oil-to-gel wash smell amazing, but it also helps smooth and brighten my skin.

Another oil-based bodywash worth the hype: Naturium’s the Glow Getter. It combines the hydrating power of glycerin, squalane, and a blend of oils for nourished skin.

A favorite of the Cut Shop staff, if there’s any beauty product to invest in this season, it’s this best-selling face mist.

Make the most of your stretches when you’re on the go with this device from Therabody. Designed to be ultra-portable, the Wave has three frequencies to help you get those hard-to-reach areas.

If you have yet to hop aboard the water-flosser train, now is your chance. The viral Bitvae flosser is on sale, and it comes with a toothbrush, so you know your teeth are going to be extra clean.

If they’ve always wanted to try dry brushing, make it happen by gifting them this Goop brush that detoxes and lifts dead skin.

And for whitening, you can’t go wrong with dentist-recommended Crest 3DWhitestrips. They’re easy to use for whitening teeth over time.

Bet you didn’t know weighted blankets for your eyes exist. Now you do.