Boots’s 2021 Black Friday sale has arrived: Shop the best deals from Oral B, CeraVe, Fenty and more
Black Friday – the biggest shopping event of the year – is on its third day running. But there’s still plenty of offers to shop ahead of Cyber Monday tomorrow, which will see even more prices slashed across tech, home appliances, TVs, laptops, fashion and much more. As always, plenty of major retailers are taking part, from John Lewis & Partners and Amazon to Very.
This year, Boots was the first major retailer to kick off its Black Friday event – from 1 November. In all, Black Friday at Boots will see more than 14,000 products have their prices cut, across more categories than ever before. And of course, some of favourite other retailers soon followed suit too, including Currys, Dyson and Argos.
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Some of the best electrical and beauty discounts during Black Friday will be at Boots. In 2020, there was up to 65 per cent off toothbrushes, make-up, beauty tools, skincare and more, as well as reductions on big-ticket brands including Fenty Beauty, Oral-B, No7 and Benefit.
Here, we’re bringing you the best deals which we will be updating throughout the Black Friday weekend, as well as detailing everything else you need to know about the giant shopping event.
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The best Boots Black Friday 2021 deals to shop now
Benefit supercharged beauty star gift: Was £70, now £29.50, Boots.com
Shop this incredible deal on the kitschy-cool Benefit gift set in the Boots Black Friday sale. It features the brand’s signature they’re real mascara and hoola bronzer, plus four bonus minis – pore primer, setting spray, brow setter and lip stain – all for the price of just one typical product. A decade after the launch of they’re real, we’ve recently revisited the much-loved mascara to see if it stands the test of time, with our tester saying: “we were pleasantly reminded of how well Benefit’s bestselling mascara adds oodles of volume to our lashes, which are naturally pretty short, and plenty of length, that instantly makes us look more awake.”
BareMinerals original loose mineral foundation: Was £29, now £23.20, Boots.com
Save 20 per cent on the brand’s bestselling original foundation – a loose mineral powder that counts Hailey Bieber and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley among its fans. Containing just five vegan-friendly mineral ingredients, you can adapt the coverage to your needs while maintaining that no-make-up feel.
Marc Jacobs daisy dream forever eau de parfum, 50ml: Was £69, now £34.50, Boots.co.uk
A deeper, more intriguing version of Marc Jacobs’s original daisy perfume, it dials up its signature notes of blackberry, blue wisteria and white woods. The result is a mellow, floral bouquet – with rich velvety undertones, while retaining all the cheeky charm of the original. With enough clout to cut through the colder weather, it’s the perfect perfume to add a dash of glamour and will see you through the party season and beyond.
Fenty Beauty gloss bomb universal lip luminizer bundle: Was £51, now £35, Boots.com
RiRi’s cosmetics brand is one of our favourites here at IndyBest, from bronzers to skin tints. And just in time for those wanting to lacquer up their smackers this party season, Boots has taken £16 off this bundle of gloss bomb lip luminzers, which we rated “universally flattering” in our round-up of the best lip glosses for the perfect pout. “Scented with an addictive peach-vanilla fragrance, this would be a staple even if it didn’t look amazing,” said our reviewer. “But thankfully, it does.”
Emporio Armani she eau de parfum 50ml: Was £59.50, now £24.50, Boots.com
Save £35 on this classic Emporio Armani perfume, which is now reduced by more than 50 per cent. Presented in a gold-coloured bottle, the designer fragrance blend includes notes of heliotrope accord, white musk and pear. You can even snap up the his and hersmatching scent pair, as Emporio Armani he eau de toilette is also currently cut from £56 to £23.50 (Boots.com). Talk about a beauty bargain.
Eylure luxe cashmere lashes no.8: Was £20, now £10, Boots.com
There’s no better time to get your flutter on than the festive season, and these luscious lashes are the perfect way to do it. Crafted with over 1,000 mink-effect, cruelty-free fibres, Eylure claims these will last you 15 wears (provided you take good care of them). This segmented style is perfect for giving off a 1960s-inspired “baby doll” vibe, plus Eylure lashes are known for being super lightweight, so you won’t feel them dragging on your natural ones.
No7 perfect party collection bundle: Was £210.25, now £80, Boots.co.uk
Get prepped for party season with this 15-piece product bundle which is reduced by more than £130. The full-size products span across makeup and skincare must-haves, including the full 360 mascara (£14.95, Boots.com), airbrush away primer (£16.95, Boots.com), trio eyeshadow palette in sunset (£9.95, Boots.com) and radiance+ vitamin C daily brightening moisturiser (£14.95, Boots.com). At such an incredible price, this is well worth snapping up while it’s still in stock.
Clinique’s best bets: skincare and makeup gift set: Was £90, now £45, Boots.com
Whether you’re a make-up newbie or a beauty maven, this gorgeous gift set is guaranteed to go down well. While Clinique’s famous three-step regime of the 1990s might no longer be everyone’s cup of tea, some of its greatest hits still hold their own against the influx of niche indie brands. This kit contains Clinque’s dreamy take the day off cleansing balm, which lifts away gunk without stripping the skin, while the moisture surge moisturiser and eye cream are always winners, especially in winter. Two newcomers include the brand’s all about clean 2-in-1 cleansing + exfoliating jelly, and a BB cream version of its famous dramatically different moisturising lotion. Sadly there’s no make-up pouch with this one (we were disappointed too), but at 50 per cent off, it’s a good excuse to upgrade your beauty shelves.
Estée Lauder advanced night repair serum synchronized multi-recovery complex: Was £82, now £65.60, Boots.com
Now is a good time to stock up on the UK’s bestselling serum. It is such a firm favourite at IndyBest, we devoted a full article to investigating the formula. Our tester simply loved it, saying: “After a few days’ use, our skin was noticeably brighter, less red and more even in tone, and better held moisture throughout the day. In short, it looks like you’ve had a really good night’s sleep, even when you haven’t.”
Braun silk-expert pro 5 PL5124 latest generation IPL permanent visible hair removal: Was £600, now £249.99, Boots.com
If you’re looking to make the leap from regular hair removal to laser treatment, this clever device from Braun is apparently the brand’s fastest and most effective yet, claiming a visible reduction in the treated area for up to six months. Home laser devices have skyrocketed since lockdown and its easy to see why – less hassle of regular clinic appointments, and you can treat your desired areas more frequently and effectively. This model is smaller and lighter than Braun’s previous offerings, and features IPL technology credited as ‘skin safe’ by the Skin Health Alliance, plus it continuously adapts to skin tones to ensure those follicles are getting adequately zapped. It also has a precision head for tricky areas like the bikini line, upper lip and underarms.
Braun states that this device can treat lower legs in five minutes flat, which is pretty impressive. What’s more it comes with a Gillette Venus razor so you can shave and prep the area you’re about to treat. And with a whopping 50 per cent saving of over £300 there’s never been a better time to snap up one of these gadgets.
Fitbit sense lunar white: Was £279.99, now £189.99, Boots.com
Save £90 on this Fitbit sense lunar white, complete with high and low heart rate notifications, personalised health and guidance, EDA scan that detects electrodermal activity to stress and an impressive battery life that lasts 6+ days. In our full review our tester raved about the health device saying: “The Fitbit Sense offers such in-depth monitoring and advanced personal support that it’s worth the extra money.”
Pixi brighter days ahead!: Was £68, now £34, Boots.com
Pixi, with its cute packaging, gorgeous-smelling products and high-quality ingredients, has long been a staple in the beauty world. This brighter days ahead set includes a vitamin C tonic, vitamin C wake up mist, vitamin C sheet masks, and vitamin C lotion. We know Pixi has got it down to a T when it comes to getting that glow on, so it’s no wonder that we featured its glow tonic in our round-up of the best exfoliating toners with our reviewer saying it left skin “brighter, nourished and, yes, glowing.”
Oral-B pro 3 3000 black electric crossaction ultrathin toothbrush: Was £90, now £40, Boots.com
Save a whopping £50 on this electric toothbrush from the pros at Oral-B. If the money you’ll save isn’t enough to convince you, it also has a number of impressive features, including pressure control that visibly alerts you if you brush too hard, three brushing modes – daily clean, whitening and sensitive – and a battery that lasts more than two weeks with just one charge.
CeraVe moisturising cream, 454g: Was £16, now £12, Boots.com
Since it arrived on UK shores, CeraVe has earned itself cult status among skincare fans, and now you can save 25 per cent on its moisturising cream. Featuring in our round-up of the best CeraVe products, our reviewer said: “This is your classic body cream, rich and thick but doesn’t look or feel greasy. It’s fragrance-free, like all of CeraVe’s products, so does lack a little in luxury, but makes up for it with its fast-acting formula to improve areas of dry skin, especially on legs post-shaving, elbows and knees.” Our reviewer was also happy to report it worked a treat on patches of eczema, too.
Philips lumea prestige IPL hair removal device BRI1949/00: Was £449, now £280, Boots.com
If you’re looking to target unwanted body and face hair but you’re tired of shaving, this Philips IPL machine could be up your street. It’s certainly an investment purchase, but the current £169 price reduction makes a big difference. The device has a curved design created for effective use, and includes separate attachments to cover different body areas including the underarm and bikini line. A similar Philips model featured in our best IPL and hair removers review, where our tester said: “you simply glide the device over the skin you want to treat, smoothly and quickly.” Sounds good to us.
Harry Potter Hogwarts castle collection: Was £42, now £21, Boots.com
Calling all Potter-heads – this one’s for you! This set contains all you could possibly need for a bit of magical TLC. Inside the Hogwarts castle tin there’s a golden snitch bath fizzer and glow palette, a Harry Potter blender cosmetic brush, Ron Weasley fan cosmetic brush, a Hogwarts candle, velvet eye mask and scrunchie. Start the movie marathon now.
Fenty Beauty limited edition gloss and gleam star gift: Was £84, now £37, Boots.com
It’s really rare that you see a beauty set with all full-size items, but this gorgeous Fenty set has everything you could possibly need for your Christmas glam look. Inside there’s a freestyle highlighter duo (was £28, now £22.40, Boots.com), full frontal mascara (£21, Boots.com), flypencil longwear pencil eyeliner (was £18, now £15.30 Harveynichols.com), gloss bomb universal lip luminizer (was £17, now £13.60, Boots.com). At such a good price, you’ll have to snap it up while you can.
Bobbi Brown glam packed must-haves star gift set: Was £82, now £35, Boots.com
We love Bobbi Brown here at IndyBest, with the brand featuring in many of our beauty round-ups. This good-value set is a great way to try products without spending lots of money. It includes a mini version of the vitamin-enriched face base, and three full-sized products too, featuring a pot of rouge for lips and cheeks in powder pink, the smokey eye mascara as well as a long-wear cream shadow stick in golden bronze. The shadow stick won itself a place in our round-up of the best eyeshadow sticks for quick and effortless make-up, and the mascara was the “best for staying in place all day” in our review of the best mascaras.
Waterpik cordless plus water flosser wp-450uk: Was £55, now £29.99, Boots.com
Water flossers are becoming more and more popular due to their ability to blast away plaque and debris between teeth and under the gums, reaching every nook and cranny, as opposed to floss which, lets face it, can be a little grim. This handy cordless version has two different pressures – one for deep cleaning and one for sensitive teeth – as well as a tongue cleaner to leave your mouth feeling fresh.
Estée Lauder treat yourself gift set: Was £90, now £45, Boots.com
The concept of “treating yourself” is epitomised in this gorgeous gift set from Estée Lauder, which now has 50 per cent off. Containing six skincare essentials, you have everything you need to repair and protect after a draining party season. Including the bestselling advanced night repair serum, revitalizing supreme+ creme, new advanced night repair eye concentrate matrix, lip repair potion and more, it’s all topped off with a deluxe travel bag that is perfect for trips away.
YSL mascara volume effect faux cils the curler: Was £28, now £18, Boots.com
Give your lashes a boost in time for party season with this luxurious YSL mascara that has a saving of £10. Available in black and brown, it features a unique curved wand that’s designed to give your lashes a curled look with added length and definition, while the formula is also enriched with walnut leaf extract, coconut oil and Jojoba oil.
Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumiser: Was £69.99, now £46.66, Boots.com
The TikTok-famous hair tool, which is essentially a hairbrush and hairdryer in one, has been reduced by £23.33 in Boots’s Black Friday sale. In our review of the Revlon volumiser brush, our tester said the heat and styling were both spot on, adding that it helped to “dry, detangle and style” their locks. Styling hair with ease, they said it is a “worthy investment” that gives you a “salon-worthy blow-dry at an affordable price”.
YSL touche éclat illuminating pen: Was £27, now £17, Boots.com
This pen has a beautiful sheer finish and gives you that “lit from within” look – the brand says it’s like “eight hours of sleep in just one click”. This signature YSL product is now only £27, so stock up while you can.
Lovehoney ignite 20 function mini wand vibrator: Was £29.99, now £19.99, Boots.com
If you’re toy-curious, Boots’ Black Friday sale is a great opportunity to test the waters with this Lovehoney mini vibrator that’s been reduced by £10. Designed with three different vibration speeds and 17 different patterns, it comes with a lock function, which makes it ideal for travel, as well as a discreet storage bag. It’s also 100 per cent waterproof and can be charged via USB.
YSL black opium eau de parfum: Was £80, now £64, Boots.com
The perfect perfume to kick off party season or spoil someone special come Christmas Day, you can now snap this up with a 20 per cent reduction. The coffee note in this adds a caffeine buzz to the dreamy escapism of YSL’s original opium scent, with voluptuous notes of orange blossom and soft musks.
Remington the works hair clipper gift pack: Was £49.99, now £19.99, Boots.com
Whether you’ve taken to DIY hairdressing or need a new tool to ensure your beard is always looking its best, consider this clipper gift pack, which is now an incredible 60% off. The set includes everything you need to maintain your appearance, including a hair clipper, battery operated precision trimmer with stubble comb and battery operated rotary nose and ear trimmer. It also has two adjustable combs with 18 length settings and can run for 45 minutes when used cordlessly.
Joules daypack and toiletries backpack gift set: Was £50, now £25, Boots.co.uk
Got a family member heading off travelling or taking a gap year? Joules’ travel-focused gift set will make the perfect present – and with an impressive 50 per cent off, you won’t break the bank either. This handy rucksack is packed with plenty of soapy essentials, including body wash, exfoliating soap and face wash, so they won’t feel icky while halfway up a mountain! Plus it has plenty of extra space for all their travel essentials (maps, snacks, water… you name it.) What’s more, Joules’ plastic tubes and bottles contain 30 per cent post-consumer recycled plastic, so there’s less impact on the environment too.
Ted Baker bath and body collection gift set: Was £50, now £25, Boots.com
This gorgeous gift set from the much-loved British fashion label contains a whole host of heavenly scented bath and beauty treats, so snap it up now and you can soak away the stresses of the upcoming festive season. It’s bursting with no fewer than 10 beauty goodies, including elf-sized miniatures of its bubble bath, hand cream and body wash, as well as some hydrating sheet masks. You also get a cute pink headband, so you can pop on a face pack without your hair getting messy. Plus, it’s all housed in a snazzy wash bag you can keep and reuse.
Oral B iO8 electric toothbrush, violet ametrine with limited edition travel case: Was £450, now £150, Boots.com
A leading brand in dental care, Oral-B does toothbrushes very well, and this iO8 model sounds like an impressive, high-spec option for those who are serious about their gnashers. The toothbrush uses artificial intelligence that helps guide you to any areas you may be missing while brushing, to give you that professional clean feeling. If that's not enough, it has a unique round brush head that delivers gentle micro-vibrations which makes for healthier gums, according to Oral-B. Right now, Boots is offering a range of Oral-B brushes for better than half price, so even if you can’t justify the £150 price tag here, the genius X is down to just £90 (was £300, Boots.com).
What is Cyber Monday?
The Monday following Black Friday has come to be known as Cyber Monday and is the last day of the sales. It’s named as such because historically, pre-Christmas online sales peaked on this day.
Now, the day is a sales event in its own right, with retailers continuing to slash prices throughout the Monday. So it’s the perfect opportunity to bag a bargain if you missed out on anything over the weekend. It’s also the last mass sale event until January.
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