The Best Black Friday Beauty Deals, WIRED Approved (2025)

if I can Offer a piece of unsolicited advice: Black Friday is a marathon, not a sprint. With the surplus of Black Friday beauty deals, it’s very easy to stretch or blow your entire budget at Ulta on the first day, but that’s exactly what we’re trying to avoid. We tested bestsellers and cross-checked hundreds of markdowns from multiple retailers to find the best Black Friday beauty deals — only for YouFrom LED skin care devices and hair styling tools to snail mucin and acne stickers, we’ve mentioned it all,

I’ll be refreshing this list with the latest deals, so check back frequently. For more details on the sale, check out our best Black Friday deals roundup or our Black Friday liveblog.

Updated November 28: We’ve added Dr. Dennis Gross DRX SpectraLite FaceWare Pro, Dyson Airstraight, Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo, Philips Sonicare 4100, and TheraBody TheraFace Dipfing Wand.

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Best Red Light Therapy Mask

Although 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 highlight here is the LED Series 2, which retails for $470 alone (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 on using the accompanying products. The LED Series 2 is the best red light therapy mask on the market. Made from medical-grade silicone, it covers your face with 236 bulbs, ensuring direct contact. It offers three wavelengths – red (633 nanometers), near-infrared (830 nanometers), and deep near-infrared (1072 nanometers) to target skin rejuvenation at multiple depths. I would recommend this extravagance to anyone looking to target fine lines, wrinkles or sun damage. Reviewer Nena Farrell also noticed a visible improvement in her acne scars.

This hard-shell mask is discounted to $91

Reviewer Kat Merk found this cordless, hard-shell LED mask from Dr. Dennis Gross to be extremely comfortable to use. After just two weeks of consistent use of the red and blue combination therapy setting, she noticed a reduction in facial blemishes. She likes the light not to be too bright around the eye holes, so she can still move around and do many things. Plus, it’s a brief, three-minute session (with an auto-shut-off feature) that makes it a cinch to fit into the busiest of routines. This also means that the battery lasts longer. Merck used it almost every day for six weeks and didn’t need to charge it even once. $91 off isn’t too bad. Bonus: For a limited time, any purchase over $200 (aka $200) includes a free gift if you purchase directly from the company’s website.

This LED mask is $120 off

This is one of the more affordable (and FDA-approved) LED masks available, and with this Black Friday, it’s even more budget-friendly. Glotec Mask Pro combines red and blue light therapy to help clear up acne and manage oil production. Reviewer Nena Farrell noticed a healthy glow, with scabs and breakouts healing faster and without the usual blemishes. After three months of consistent use, reviewer Kat Merk noticed a slight softening of fine lines, though she says it’s barely noticeable in some lighting. This is a perfect starter mask for anyone wanting to try LED therapy, and the discount makes it an even better value.

Best Wet-Dry Hair Straightener

Reviewer Kat Merk tested the Airstraight on her 3A curly hair, and after she had to work on it with a traditional flat iron, she praised Dyson’s Hyperdymium motor and glass bead thermistors that regulate temperature. This is a wet-to-dry straightener that uses airflow to dry and straighten hair simultaneously. If your hair is really thick, coarse, or curly, I would probably think twice about the Airstraight, but for people with thin or wavy hair it’s a game-changer. This is a luxury hair tool that doesn’t go on sale often, so if there was ever a time for a bust, it’s now.

You need an electric toothbrush

Whether you need an oscillating or sonic electric toothbrush is really a matter of preference. Sonic toothbrushes are more gentle on both teeth and gums due to their mild vibrations, especially the Philips Sonicare 4100. I would also recommend this toothbrush to people with a small mouth or narrow jaw due to its thin brush head. On sale for $30 this Black Friday, you’ll get all the features you need: a pressure sensor to prevent excessive force, a two-minute timer with auto shut-off, and two intensity levels. The battery lasts up to two weeks on a single charge, and a light and beep will remind you when it’s time to replace the brush head.

A new travel bestie for $140

Therabody’s TheraFace Diping Wand is one of my favorite skin care tools to travel with. (Yes, it’s TSA-friendly.) It offers both hot and cold therapy to help reduce under-eye puffiness, increase blood flow, and promote skin-care product absorption. The cool setting after a long run is everything, but really, it’s just a soothing little ritual no matter where you are. The temperature remains the same throughout the six-minute cycle, and a quick flash at the halfway point tells you when to change sides. I especially like the contouring tip which allows me to get into the corners and crevices of my face. It comes in beautiful shades of white and blue.

Stock up on the best dry shampoo for lazy days

Reviewer Kat Merk has been using Living Proof’s dry shampoo for years, and she swears by it. Consisting primarily of starch and a “micro-mineral blend,” it cleanses hair through a proprietary absorption and powder-removal process. Spray, wait 30 seconds and massage in with your fingers. The white cast works quickly, and the scent isn’t completely overpowering. It is benzene-free, sulfate-free, and safe to use on color-treated hair.

Restock on Pimple Patches

Like toilet paper, you’ll never want to run out of hydrocolloid patches, and Black Friday is the perfect time to restock. The Mighty Patch from Hero Cosmetics is the one I reach for the most. It sits well under makeup, is effective at drawing out dirt, and acts as a protective barrier, so I’m not tempted to peel my skin. At 25 percent off, I’m picking up a few boxes.

This favorite curling iron is 30 percent off

A longtime favorite, this curling iron regularly earns top spots in our hairstyle 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 makes it relatively easy to wrap and leave. I would recommend it for beginners and those with long or thick hair. There’s no temperature dial, which seems 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

If you are interested in snail mucin, now is the time to try it. COSRX’s Black Friday sale will run through December 1 at Amazon and Ulta, featuring discounts on most of the K-beauty brand’s bestsellers. The 96% Mucin Power Essence Serum is my personal favorite; It is mild, fragrance-free and hypoallergenic. Enriched with elastin, hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid and a blend of vitamins and minerals that aid in skin repair and help soothe irritation. This is especially helpful if you’re struggling with redness or breakouts, and it does a great job of locking in moisture without feeling sticky.

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