Black Friday Beauty Deals and Discounts 2018

I think it is fair to say that Black Friday is already a 'thing' here in the UK and for the past few years I have shared some amazing offers here and here. This year it starts on Friday 23rd November and there will always be a plethora of brands who start their campaign a little earlier and some who will run their campaigns much longer, plus there are some are so quick that if you blink, you miss it. 

After Black Friday comes Cyber Monday so be on the lookout for those last minute bargains. This year I am sharing some of the beauty bargains that have caught my eye.

AllBeauty - You can grab at least 25% off on hair care, skincare and fragrances.

Amazon - One place you can grab bargains in every section is Amazon and this Black Friday is no different.  With deals on TV, Firesticks, Makeup, Perfume, Books, DVDs and more.

ASOS - This is always a site to keep an eye on when it comes to deals, only a few days ago I showcased the Bobbi Brown Beauty box which was an absolute steal at £15!  For Black Friday you can find all the deals right here and by using the code HELLO20, it gets you 20% off EVERYTHING (that’s absolutely everything on site)

Beauty Pie - I am admittedly still on the fence when it comes to Beauty Pie, but their K-Beauty section does grab my attention! If it is something you have been wanting to try then there is an offer of your first month free when using the code BLACKPIEDAY.

Benefit Cosmetics - Benefit have some amazing discounts and kits on offer this year and you can find them all right here via Escentual - Kits such as Most Wanted Mascara Line-Up Gift Set will be half price at less than £15.

Birchbox - There have been offerings from Birchbox all week and they include two boxes for £5 using the code FRIYAY and special Black Friday deals with up to 50% off Benefit gift sets, Nails Inc collections, and limited edition Birchbox kits. Plus there is also 20% off gift subscriptions with code 20GIFT too!  Find everything right here

Bobbi Brown - This year, Bobbi Brown will be offering 20% (here) off its entire range with a free full-sized Smokey Eye Mascara when you spend more than £65 online.

Charlotte Tilbury - There will be a few deals coming this way from Charlotte Tilbury and the first one is an offering of 40% off the Smokey Eye Palette which means it can be yours for less than £30 Find it and other deals right here.

Cult Beauty - Cult Beauty has some incredible deals for the Cyber Weekend which you can find here. Over there, you will find 30% off Becca, Too Faced, Jouer and Limecrime plus you will find more discounts on brands such as Omorvicza, Sol de Janeiro and Morphe too. 

CurrentBody - The sale over at CurrentBody has started and you can find discounts on Foreo, Tria, Clarisonic, NuFace and more.  Plus, if you use the code MASON004 you can grab yourself a free Mason Pearson hairbrush.

Debenhams - This year, Debenhams have a 12 days of amazing deals online and instore offer which includes upto 15% off Beauty, Skincare and fragrance.  Plus grab the advent calendar for half price at just £35!

Diego Dalla Palma - For Black Friday there will be 20% off their products at Marks and Spencer over the Cyber Weekend. Shop the range here.

Elemis - Over at Elemis they are offering 25% off all full-size skincare and body care from Frangipani to Pro-Collagen.

e.l.f - This cyber weekend, e.l.f are offering 50% off on orders over £30 and the offer lasts until 26th!

Escentuals - From today, you can expect to see up to 50% off the likes of Versace, GUERLAIN, Clarins. Benefit and many, many more.

ESPA - The offering from ESPA is to buy three Espa products and receive one as a complimentary free gift or get a free Bergamot and Jasmine Body Wash when you spend £80

Feel Unique - For Black Friday Feelunique are offering an incredible Beauty Bag worth over £100 when you spend £100 on site and you can find it and more information right here.

Fenty Beauty - Rihanna’s beauty brand, Fenty Beauty, will be offering 10% off everything instore and online in Harvey Nichols & harveynichols.com from Friday 23rd November – Monday 26th November.

Foreo - This year, the Foreo Black Friday Frenzy will run from November 23rd until November 30th with up to 30% off a variety of best sellers. The coveted UFO Smart Mask Treatment, which offers a spa level facial in just 90 seconds, will be discounted by a massive 25%, while the Luna Mini 2 and Luna 2 are discounted by up to 30%. Visit: www.foreo.com

Glam Glow - As well as having 20% off sitewide (excluding gifts) using the code TAKE20, Glam Glow will have an Exclusive BLACK FRIDAY KIT for just £42 (rrp £91)

Glossybox - There is an abundance of offerings coming out of Glossybox HQ right now!

1 - A Mystery GLOSSYBOX - This box will include10 products for £10 & free delivery! 

2 - 15% Off GLOSSYBOX Advent Calendar  - Just use the code: CHRISTMAS15

3 - Cyber Monday Offer: Limited Edition 'All I Want' box* Worth over £140 but just £25 for subscribers & £30 for non-subscribers incl. free delivery & £35 Kat Von D makeover voucher inside! 

Illamasqua - The brand is offering savings of up to 50% on the site with some lines even up to 70% here. Included in the offer is the label's new limited edition Reign of Rock collection that includes must-have products for eyes, lips and face.

John Lewis - There are quite a few offerings coming from John Lewis (you can even grab Naked Cherry for less than £37) and they include:

• Up to 15% off all beauty online and in-store.
• 30% off John Lewis & Partners Beauty Advent Calendar. 
• 17% off fragrance.

Jo Malone London - Spend £80 and receive 3 refined scents which include: English Pear & Freesia 9ml Cologne, Tuberose Angelica 15ml Body Crème Cologne Intense and Lime Basil & Mandarin 15ml Body & Hand Wash. Simply enter FRAGRANTFRIDAY at checkout

Jurlique - Jurlique, will be offering 30% off selected lines in store and on Jurlique.co.uk from 22nd to 26th November. 

Kiehls - This Cyber weekend, Kiehls will be up to 20% off their bestselling routines.

Kiko - It is a 3 for 2 offer this cyber weekend from Kiko and it runs across the entire collection!

La Roche-Posay - LRP will have 1/3 off everything at LaRoche-Posay.co.uk from 19th November until 26th November 2018. The Effaclar Duo[+] will be RRP: £10.66, usually RRP: £16.00.

Latest In Beauty - If you want to get your hands on some BeautyBoxes from LiB then now is the time to spoil yourself and others with 50% off here.

Links of London - If jewellery bargains are on your list, then Links of London are offering up to 20% off

L'Occitane - This year, L'Occitane will be offering 20% off all full priced items, including best sellers! 

Lookfantastic - There are some fabulous deals to be had with Lookfantastic right now and for Black Friday you can find everything you need right here. You'll find offers such as 30% off GHD, 40% off Urban Decay, 3 for 2 on Elemis and 10% off MAC kits to name just a few.

Merumaya - This year you can find 3 for 2 offers across the products Merumaya has to offer right here.

Nars - Enjoy a 20% discount off all products, including cult classics like Orgasm Blush and Radiant Creamy Concealer, between 23rd – 26th November only at NARS boutiques and narscosmetics.co.uk

New Look - Online and in store you can grab yourself 50% off which is quite the deal! Time to stock up on all those Chunky Knits and winter boots and ive got my eyes on these particular ones right here!

Oskia - Unlike every other brand, OSKIA will be donating 100% of profits from each and every sale made on Black Friday to Women for Women Charity.

Ouai - Celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin has a very successful haircare line called OUAI and for Black Friday buy 2 full-sized products, get 1 for 50% off. Using code ‘HALFOUAI offer on the UK website. The dates will run from November 23-26.

REN Clean Skincare - There is an abundance of deals from REN over this coming Cyber Weekend. Using the code BLACK it will get you 25% off everything but with a £50 spend, the free gift changes daily, so well worth keeping an eye out as the GWP includes either: Evercalm™ Global Protection Day Cream, Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash or Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash

Revolution - There are some huge savings to be had over at Revolution (Formerly Makeup Revolution) and you can grab up to 50% off right here and I've got my eye on the Countdown to NYE Calendar which is now just £12.50. Showcase Beauty - There are some amazing deals on Showcase Beauty this week you can grab yourself a bargain with Magnitone Cleansing Devices, Makeup, Fragrance and so much more.

Soap & Glory - Christmas is not Christmas without a bit of S&G under the tree! For Black Friday, you can grab quite a few bargains, including the Soap & Glory Glitz and Make Up Gift Set from Boots for just £25.

Superdrug - This year Black Friday savings at Superdrug will be bigger and better than ever before and Health & Beautycard members can now gain exclusive early bird access to savings in store and online and they include products such as:

• Real Techniques After Party Brush Set which includes the Multitask Angled Brush, Blending Crease Brush, Base Shadow Brush, Fine Liner Brush, Strobing Fan Brush, Liquid Highlight Brush, andFoundation Applicator. - now just £24.99
• I Heart Revolution Chocolate Vault. This is just incredible and if you are a fan of the palettes then you need it because it includes Chocolate Strawberry Face Palette and three lipglosses; Praline, Chocolate Cherry, the Salted Caramel Palette, Smores Palette, Cranberries & Chocolate Palette, Lemon Drizzle Palette, Macaron Palette, Strawberry Cheesecake Palette, Mini Praline Face Palette and Salted Caramel.- now just £40
• DKNY Fresh Blossom Eau de Parfum 30ml Gift Set which contains a DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom Eau de Parfum Spray 30ml and Body lotion 100ml. - now just £18
• e.l.f. Cosmetics Rose Gold Look Makeup Gift Set. This set contains a Rose Gold Eyeshadow Palette , Baked Highlighter & Blush, Beautifully Bare Smooth Matte Eyeshadow and Matte Lip Color Tea Rose. - Now just £15

There are so many incredible bargains to be had, it is perfect for stocking up on your faves!

Tanologist -  Are offering 75% off the Insta Glow, plus 50% sitewide Friday 23^rd – Monday 26th. The Insta glow was originally £20.00 now £5 right HERE

The Body Shop - If you re a fan of The Body Shop, then you will be used to the deals on offer throughout the month.  For Black Friday you can find all the deals which include 40% off selected products, 25% off Christmas Deals and a BF Bundle here.

The Perfume Shop - There have been deals live all week, but for Black Friday there will be 15% off and you can find the deals right here.

WinkyLux - There are some amazing deals to be had with WInkylux but you need to be quick because they will sell out quite quickly:

• Friday 11/23 only: 50% off
• Saturday 11/24 only: 40% off
• Sunday 11/25 only: 30% off
• Monday 11/26: Sale for sunsetting products
• Tuesday 11/27: 40% of purchase going to charity

I am sure you will agree that we have some pretty good Black Friday Deals to be had but I would love to know what you have been waiting to get your hands on!

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Ouai Haircare Eau de Parfum

I have featured Ouai Haircare quite a few times on this blog and one of my favourite discoveries of this year is the Scalp and Body Scrub. Ouai, if you haven't come across the brand before is pronounced 'Way' and is naturally French for yes.  Not just any hair care, Jen Atkin, the genius behind the brand, is not only charged with look after the tresses of  Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Bella Hadid, Chrissy Teigen, but she has also managed to find some time to come up with something a little more exciting, though sadly it is limited edition.

Do you ever get a product - a hand cream, a shower gel or even a shampoo and just wish the scent was used to create a candle, a reed diffuser or even a perfume? Well, Jen has clearly been listening because here we have ourselves some Ouai Eau de Parfum and it is just incredible.

There are four different scents to choose from - Melrose Place, Mercer Street, North Bondi and Rue St. Honore and each scent is named after a place Atkin frequently visits for work. If you are a fan of Ouai products then you might just recognise the scent from your favourite product. They're all are housed in chic, circular bottles with bold white caps that are sure to look right at home on your bathroom vanity.  I am lucky enough to have two of the four fragrances which are Melrose Place and Mercer Street.

Melrose Place - This fragrance is the Los Angeles–inspired scent and more specifically it is inspired by Melrose Place in West Hollywood. It has top notes of champagne, pink peppercorn, and berry; middle notes of peony, rose, freesia, and jasmine; and base notes of amber, sandalwood, and musk.  

I have no doubts that this will be everyone's favourite fragrance and if you are a fan of the Rose Hair and Body Oil, then this is the fragrance for you.  It lasts a long time once spritzed and it is divine.  I need this as a bath oil or candle next!

Mercer Street - This is a New York–inspired scent and like Melrose place it really packs a punch with its scent. With top notes of lily, orange, and peony meld, then we have the middle notes of magnolia, jasmine, and Turkish rose.

It has base notes of musk and orris. What I love about this scent is that it is incredibly fresh and has a touch of citrus and it is the same fragrance from the brand's shampoos and it especially reminds me of the Repair Shampoo which is sitting in my bathroom.

The final two fragrances, which I have been lucky enough to test are also stunning. First up is Rue St. Honoré and it was inspired by the famous street in Paris. It has a top note of violet mingles with middle notes of gardenia and ylang-ylang and finally, there is a base note of musk. Again, it smells just incredible and a little more sophisticated than Melrose Place and Mercer Street but if you like the Ouai Hair Oil, which is one of the brands best sellers, then you will love this . Then finally, North Bondi fragrance, which is inspired by Bondi Beach in Australia. It has top notes of Bergamot, Apple Blossom, Raspberry, and Italian Lemon. Then we have middle notes of Rose de Mai, Jasmine, and Violet and finally base notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood, and White Musk.  If you have used Ouai's Wave Spray then you will love this scent because that is exactly what the scent is, quite fresh with a nice mixture of fruitiness.

I was really excited about these fragrances when I was told they would be appearing in the UK and they have really been worth the wait, they smell incredible, they look luxurious with their all white boxes and packaging and they are just divine and all for just £46 each. Each of these fragrances is free from parabens and animal testing.

I would love to know what you think to these fragrances!

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Pixi + Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse

I have a bit of an obsession with Pixi skincare and Pixi makeup, it is a brand that caught my attention, not with Glow Tonic, the much coveted and cult product, but instead with a product called Lip Twin a good few years ago now. Fast forward a few years and I have now tried, repurchased and bought again Glow Tonic because it is just that good. But then with Pixi, I am yet to try a product I don't like.

The one product I've been sat on the fence with is the Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse. Everything about it screams to me that I should love it and I'll be honest, I didn't love it when I used my first pot, but then I was given a second pot and my mind changed completely. I don't need to give Caroline any introductions, I am sure everyone knows who she is and what she does and honestly if there is something Caroline knows, it is her skincare.

Launched back in January 2017, the Double Cleanse is described as being a unique 2-in-1 cleanser created by Caroline Hirons where one side contains a solid cleansing oil and the other side a luxe cleansing cream for the ultimate PM cleansing. I am a huge advocate of the double cleanse and when I first got my pot, I was shocked that no one else had thought to create something like this, in fact, I am not aware of anything who has! Removing the lid from the pot, inside, it is split down the middle into two, one side is the solid cleanser and on the other a cream cleanser. It is worth noting at this point that both of the cleansers are fragrance-free, paraben free and are not tested on animals.

As mentioned, I am a huge advocate of double cleansing and the difference it has made to my skin over the past few years is quite something.  Within this pot, the solid cleanser is your first cleanse. Once out of the pot, the solid balm turns to an almost oil like texture and removes pretty much everything in its path.  It includes three key ingredients

• Vitamin E protects & conditions
• Camellia Oil Omega rich nourishes
• Evening Primrose Oil heals & moisturises

What I now really like about this side of the tub is just how much 'stuff' it does remove from the skin. I use white flannels or Muslin cloths, whichever happens, to be within my grasp and watching that beautiful white clean cloth turn to something murky and dirty never fails to shock me. When I first used the balm, I didn't like the texture, it was a faff to remove, but now I used a spatula to dig a small coin sized amount out and I've not looked back since.

The second part of the tub is your second cleanse and its role is to condition the skin to prep it for the next steps of your skin care and in doing so, if you have anything nasty left on the skin, it is removed leaving a clear and clean canvass for your serums, oils, creams and other lotions and potions you might be using.  Again, as with the solid cleanser, it has three key ingredients which are:

• Vitamin C promotes collagen & protects
• Peptide Complex relaxes lines & plums
• Arginine improves cell renewal & elasticity

Now what I like about this cream cleanser is how it feels on the skin as it is soft and silky smooth and it manages not to leave my skin feeling taut and as though I need to smoother it in oil after use.

For anyone who hasn't get grasped the concept of double cleansing, which like some skincare routines are a bit baffling, then this is such a good introduction into how it works, why it most and most importantly the difference it makes to your cleansing routine.  It took me a long time to figure out how amazing a balm cleanser is for that all important first cleanse.  You want a product that will dissolve that surface dirt and grime, neutralise pollutants as well as to break down makeup and sunscreen and this is exactly what the Balm Cleanser does.  When it comes to the second cleanse, a few of my friends prefer not to use a cream but ultimately it depends on your preference and what your skin needs and it could be a milk, gel or something which also exfoliates too. I tend to chop and change how I double cleanse depending on how my skin feels, but my first cleanse is always a balm.

Having given the Pixi x Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse a second chance, I am glad that I did. It leaves my skin feeling as though it can breathe, I love that it removes everything in its path with the balm cleanse and I like how my skin feels after the cream cleanser. You can find the Pixi Double Cleanse on the Pixi website here or on the Marks & Spencer website here or on the Cult Beauty website here.

Have you tried the Pixi Double Cleanse? 

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise

Christian Breton Gift Sets

Christian Breton is a French brand renowned for their skincare which started back in the 1960's. I have featured some of the products on my blog quite a few times (here). Aside from skincare, the Christian Breton range extends to cosmetics and from which there are 18 products to choose from which includes Eye Pencils, Shadows, Lip Gloss, Lipsticks, Loose Powder and much more.

Today is the turn of two gift sets which would be perfect for Christmas and there is the Lip XL Kit and the Infinite Lashes kit.

The first is the Lip XL kit which contains 1 Lip XL Visible Plumping Effect and One Super Shine Natural Lip Gloss

Give your lips more volume with this complementary duo: lip care which gives volume for extra definition, a visible plumping effect and a super-shine lip gloss. Your lips appear fuller and sexier!

The Lip XL Swiss Lip Care Visible Plumping Effect which is best described as being a powerful gel treatment that hydrates, volumises and nourishes. Using a pioneering Swissium complex, the velvet-textured cream glides across the lip giving a sheer, pearlescent finish.

Once applied, it instantly works to create enhanced definition and a visible plumping effect on the lips and has a slight cooling effect as it is applied. The beauty of this product is that it is suitable for use day or night and it can be worn alone for a natural looking satin shine, or underneath your favourite lipstick for amplified results. The overall effect being that your lips appear fuller, smoother and plush.

Also included within this duo is the Super Shine Natural Lipgloss.  I am not a fan of lipgloss usually, but there is something about this formula that I just can not get enough of. On application, it feels incredibly light on the lips, rather than sticky or tacky and as though you have rubbed your lips along a block of lard, it also adds full shine and colour which is long-lasting.

I have shade Just Perfect which is a beautiful Berry Shade and one that I really love wearing.

The second gift box is the Inifite lashes Kit which contains an Infinite Lash extension serum and a Super Volume Mascara.

The Infinite Lashes Serum improves the appearance of lash length and thickness. A safe alternative to lash extensions! With the Super Volume Mascara, get instantly longer and high-definition lashes.

I absolutely love trying a new mascara and have always got a few in my stash to try. This Super Volume Mascara has a really creamy formula but one which isn't overly wet.

It has a short packed wand of bristles which is perfect for getting in between each lash and coating it with the product and because the formula is so lightweight, you can build it up and add a few layers without achieving the dreaded spider legs look.

Also included within the kit is the Infinite Lashes, Lash Extension Serum. Described as being a lash-enhancing serum that restores strength and vitality to natural eyelashes. I am in the middle of trying a similar product by another brand, so haven't tried this one yet but it does get some pretty good reviews. 

This eyelash serum has been developed by a team of scientists through a series of clinical trials with incredible results. Formulated using Christian Breton's exclusive XLash™ peptide and a super-protein blend, the bottle hosts an integrated brush applicator, which has an ultra-fine brush head. Like similar products, you apply the serum over the base of lashes and the Infinite Lashes formula encourages healthy growth, whilst strengthening the fibre and preventing eyelash loss.

I am a real big fan of the Christian Breton brand and I really like both of these kits.  They retail for around €38,00 via the website (here) and you can also find the products sold separately on Amazon, AllBeauty and Lookfantastic.

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.