If you’re a beauty-nut, you know makeup hardly ever goes on sale, except for the holidays. Whether you’re shopping on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, you’ll get some great deals, but have you ever wondered which day is best for beauty savings? Here’s the breakdown!
Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday
Although both days are known for great deals online and in-stores, Cyber Monday is dubbed as the online shopping day. Black Friday is like the Hunger Games of shopping, because of the door-busters, hence the crowds and the madness. Black Friday is for anyone looking to get electronics, appliances, toys and video games and the sales actually start earlier. Most stores promote a Thanksgiving sale on Thursday, so you can save more money and receive major discounts.
All About the Ads
Weeks before Thanksgiving retailers post and send tons of ads that offer promos and sales, such as buy one get one, or buy one get the second one 50% off. Although there isn’t a huge difference when it comes to Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday, you can actually expect to get some pretty cool gift with purchases on both days. It is the season of giving!
Which One is Better?
Let’s face it, both days offer some pretty awesome deals, specials and discounts, but when it comes to beauty savings we have to go with Cyber Monday. Yes, this means you won’t get the doorbuster, but Cyber Monday allows you to get the same deals or better and you don’t have to worry about the long lines, the insane traffic or crazy parking, which means you can get more deals at your fingertips. Cyber Monday also offers more gift sets and sometimes retailers surprise us with more specials the day of, so make sure be ready right at midnight and let the savings begin!
What to Stock Up On
Everything! Just kidding! Skincare, makeup set, fragrances and trending products should be your focus, especially if you’re shopping for another beauty lover. If you want some fun gift ideas, check out our recent beauty must-haves blog and while you’re at it tell us if you’re shopping Black Friday or Cyber Monday below, or hit us up on Instagram or Twitter!
Happy Thanksgiving and happy shopping!
Where to Get the Deals and Shake Your Beauty!
Anastasia Beverly Hills – Receive 10%-40% if selected products. Valid from 11/25-11/28.
bareMinerals – Now through 11/23, spend $75 and receive $15 off or spend $100 and receive $20 off your entire purchase, no code required.
Bath & Body Works – Choose a VIP Tote (rose gold or navy). Use code YOUREFIRST to get one for $25 with your $30 purchase. Valid now. While supplies last.
Benefit – Use code FABFRIDAY to receive a FREE benetint deluxe sample, dandelion shy beam deluxe sample and posiebalm deluxe sample with a $50 purchase. Valid now through 11/25.
Bluemercury – Free Holiday Treasures gift bag with a $150 online purchase, use code: TREASURES. While supplies last.
CVS – Black Friday deals go live in-store and online on 11/24 and run through 11/26. View full Black Friday ad here.
Kiehl’s – Now through 12/1, receive $20 off $65+ with code JINGLE.
MAC Cosmetics – Free gift wrap, shipping and returns on all orders now through the holidays.
Macy’s – A lot of discounts off cosmetics. View all doorbusters here. Valid 11/24-11/26
Nordstrom – Black Friday beauty deals available 11/25 online and in-store while supplies last.
Sally Beauty – now through 11/23 in-store and online, BOGOFREE on over 20 brands here No code required.
Sephora – Tons of gift with purchases! Click here for Black Friday preview.
Sigma – New deals every day through 11/28 plus free shipping.
The Body Shop – Valid now, beauty Bag Gift Sets for $10. While supplies last.
Ulta – Black Friday Beauty Busters page is now available here. Deals will go live at 5 PM Central on 11/24 (in-store on 11/25). While supplies last.
Victoria’s Secret- $25 perfumes now thru 11/28.
Walgreens – Walgreens Black Friday deals will be available in-store starting 11/24 at 8 AM through 11/26. View the full Black Friday ad here.
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