If I can offer one piece of unsolicited advice: Black Friday is a marathon, not a sprint. With the surplus of Black Friday beauty deals, it’s way too easy to spiral or blow your entire budget at Ulta the first day, but that’s exactly what we’re trying to avoid. We tested the bestsellers and cross-checked hundreds of markdowns across multiple retailers to find the best Black Friday beauty deals—just for you. From LED skincare devices and hair styling tools to snail mucin and acne stickers, we mention it all.
I’ll be refreshing this list with the latest deals, so check back often. For more intel on sales, check out our Best Black Friday Deals roundup or our Black Friday liveblog.
WIRED Featured Deals
The Best Red Light Therapy Mask
While we haven’t tested the Green Tea Serum or Hydrogel Face Mask (both included in this bundle), this offer is too good to pass up. The standout here is the LED Series 2, which alone retails for $470 (and is not on sale), making this deal $48 less than the mask alone. In other words, it’s a steal even if you don’t plan to use the accompanying products. The LED Series 2 is the best red light therapy mask on the market. Crafted from medical-grade silicone, it hugs your face with 236 bulbs, ensuring direct contact. It delivers three wavelengths—red (633 nanometers), near-infrared (830 nanometers), and deep near-infrared (1072 nanometers)—to target skin rejuvenation at multiple depths. I’d recommend this splurge to people who’d like to target fine lines, wrinkles, or sun damage. Reviewer Nena Farrell also noted visible improvements in her acne scarring.
This LED Mask Is $120 Off
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Courtesy of LED Esthetics
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Courtesy of LED Esthetics
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Photograph: Nena Farrell
LED Esthetics
Glotech Mask Pro
This is one of the more affordable (and FDA-cleared) LED masks available, and with this Black Friday, it’s even more budget-friendly. The Glotech Mask Pro combines red and blue light therapy to help clear acne and manage oil production. Reviewer Nena Farrell noticed a healthier glow, with scabs and breakouts healing faster and without the usual scarring. After three months of consistent use, editor Kat Merck noticed a subtle softening of fine lines, though she notes it’s barely noticeable in certain lighting. This is an ideal starter mask for anyone wanting to try LED therapy, and the discount makes it an even better value.
Restock on Pimple Patches
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Hero Cosmetics
Mighty Patch Original Patch
Just like toilet paper, you never want to run out of hydrocolloid patches, and Black Friday is the perfect time to restock. Hero Cosmetics’ Mighty Patch is the one I reach for most. It sits well under makeup, is effective at drawing out gunk, and acts as a protective barrier, so I’m not tempted to pick at my skin. At 25 percent off, I’m grabbing a couple of boxes.
This Beloved Curling Iron Is 30 Percent Off
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Photograph: Alanna Kilkeary
A longtime favorite, this curling iron routinely earns a top spot in our hairstyling guides, and this 30 percent discount only sweetens the deal. It heats up in just 25 or so seconds, and the extended barrel and clamp design make it relatively easy to wrap and release. I’d recommend this one for beginners and people with long or thick hair. There’s no temperature dial, which feels somewhat limiting, but the color-coded heat indicators are simple enough. At $167, it’s a worthwhile upgrade that’s cheaper than a few salon visits.
Snail Mucin Serum on Sale
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Cosrx
Advanced Snail Mucin 96 Percent Power Repairing Essence Serum
If you’ve been intrigued by snail mucin, this is the time to try it. COSRX’s Black Friday sale runs through December 1 at Amazon and Ulta, with discounts on most of the K-beauty brand’s bestsellers. The 96% Mucin Power Essence serum is my personal favorite; it’s lightweight, fragrance-free, and hypoallergenic. Packed with elastin, hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, and a mix of vitamins and minerals that support skin repair and help calm irritation. It’s especially helpful if you deal with redness or breakouts, and it does a brilliant job of locking in moisture without feeling sticky.
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