As a Beauty Writer, These Are the Black Friday Deals I’m Most Excited About

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While it's officially the season for holiday shopping, I also consider this my time to restock. It's hard to resist the stunning Black Friday beauty offers, especially from brands that rarely discount their products and only do so during this time of year. Merit Beauty, we're looking at you!

As a shopping writer, I test new makeup, skincare, and hair care products every day. This year alone, I've tried hundreds of products from every beauty category. So, when a product manages to not only grab my attention but also convince me to make a purchase, you can imagine how special it is—which is why Black Friday is my absolute favorite time to explore the best beauty sales.

From moisture-boosting balms and calming skin tints to serum sticks and long-lasting lip glosses, these are the 30 Black Friday beauty deals you definitely shouldn't miss. Below are my go-to products that have earned their spot in my beauty routine, with discounts of up to 50 percent off.

Top 10 Black Friday Beauty Deals

• Coco & Eve Body Moisture Whip, $14 (was $29); cocoandeve.com.
• Medik8 Press & Glow Daily Exfoliating PHA Tonic, $25 (was $35); medik8.com.
• Merit Beauty Bronze Balm, $24 (was $30); meritbeauty.com.
• True Botanicals Everything Rescue Balm, $29 (was $38); truebotanicals.com.
• It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation, $23 (was $46); amazon.com.
• Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System, $298 (was $358); amazon.com.
• Vegamour Hydr-8 Leave-In Conditioner, $22 with code FRIDAY35 (was $34); vegamour.com.
• Benefit Cosmetics Precisely My Brow Pencil, $19 with code FRIYAY (was $26); benefitcosmetics.com.
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick, $10 (was $20); amazon.com.
• Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40, $32 (was $48); iliabeauty.com.

Best Skincare Deals for Black Friday

Peace Out

Achieving "perfect" skin is a journey for those committed to it, and my routine has been my key to combating dryness, dullness, and breakouts. When my skin feels rough or uneven, Peace Out's Pore Perfecting Stick smooths everything to perfection. I love that it doubles as both a scrub and a mask. If I need an extra exfoliation boost, I turn to Medik8's Press & Glow Tonic—currently $10 off. My lips have been peeling, but Tatcha's Kissu Lip Mask works wonders, healing them overnight. You can grab it for just $22 with code CYBER23. As for my hands, they've been suffering from constant washing and sanitizer, but Nécessaire's skincare-rich

Hand Cream gives me instant relief. It's now a staple on my desk, alongside the Naked Sundays Hydrating Glow Mist with SPF 50+.

• Peace Out Pore Perfecting Stick, $17 (was $24); peaceoutskincare.com.
• Versed Skin Sweet Relief Overnight Barrier Balm, $15 with code CYBER20 (was $18); versedskin.com.
• True Botanicals Everything Rescue Balm, $29 (was $38); truebotanicals.com.
• Youth to the People Superfood Cleanser, $28 (was $39); youthtothepeople.com.
• Coco & Eve Body Moisture Whip, $14 (was $29); cocoandeve.com.
• Naked Sundays SPF50+ Hydrating Glow Mist Top Up, $23 (was $35); nakedsundays.com.
• Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask, $22 with code CYBER23 (was $29); tatcha.com.
• Nécessaire The Hand Cream, $20 (was $25); amazon.com.
• Cocokind Ceramide Barrier Serum, $17 (was $22); cocokind.com.
• Medik8 Press & Glow Daily Exfoliating PHA Tonic, $25 (was $35); medik8.com.

Top Black Friday Makeup Deals

Ilia

As the temperatures drop, it’s time to embrace hydrating complexion products, like Ilia's Super Serum Skin Tint—now available for just $32. If you're looking for a fuller coverage that still feels nourishing, It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation is 50% off right now. The Merit Beauty Bronze Balm is the easiest bronzer I've ever worked with, and it layers seamlessly for a more sculpted, glam look. Fenty Beauty's cult-favorite Match Stix Color Adaptive Cheek + Lip Stick was initially a limited-edition release, but it's now a permanent product, and you can get it for only $24 this Black Friday. Another go-to product is LYS Beauty's Higher Standard Blush, a creamy formula that’s perfect for everyday wear and on sale for $11.

• Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40, $32 (was $48); iliabeauty.com.
• Merit Beauty Bronze Balm, $24 (was $30); meritbeauty.com.
• Saie Slip Tint, $27 (was $36); saiehello.com.
• Fenty Beauty Match Stix Color Adaptive Cheek + Lip Stick, $24 (was $32); fentybeauty.com.
• Peripera Ink Glasting Lip Gloss, From $7 (was $12); amazon.com.
• Benefit Cosmetics Precisely My Brow Pencil, $19 with code FRIYAY (was $26); benefitcosmetics.com.
• It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation, $23 (was $46); amazon.com.
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick, $10 (was $20); amazon.com.

Top Black Friday Hair Deals

Vegamour

A bad hair day can throw everything off, which is why I always spritz Vegamour's Hydr-8 Leave-In Conditioner into my hair after every shower. It helps soften my waves without weighing them down and serves as a heat protectant too. The Oaui Hair Oil is another favorite that protects against heat and never leaves a greasy residue, no matter how much I work it into my ends. For those days when I want to air-dry my hair, Dae's Cactus Fruit 3-In-1 Styling Cream is perfect for defining my coils. But when it's time to use heat tools, nothing beats the Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System. It's the ultimate device for adding volume and even curling my hair, and with exchangeable heads, it's the most versatile styling tool I own. Plus, it's on sale this Black Friday, and you can save $60 with a coupon.

• Vegamour Hydr-8 Leave-In Conditioner, $22 with code FRIDAY35 (was $34); vegamour.com.
• Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System, $298 (was $358); amazon.com.
• The Oaui Hair Oil, $24 (was $30); theouai.com.
• DpHue Glossy Glaze, $21 (was $29); dphue.com.
• Wander Beauty All Inclusive Shampoo and Body Wash, $20 with code FRIDAY20 (was $28); wanderbeauty.com.
• L'ange Hair Le Duo Airflow Styler, $54 (was $89); amazon.com.
• Milk_Shake Incredible Milk Leave-In Hair Treatment, $18 (was $25); amazon.com.
• Living proof Dry Shampoo Perfect Hair Day, $21 (was $30); amazon.com.
• Dae Hair Cactus Fruit 3-In-1 Styling Cream, $24 (was $28); amazon.com.
• Zuvi Halo Hair Dryer, $249 (was $329); zuvilife.com.