Sephora’s Black Friday sale is fast approaching. When the retailer landed on UK soil back in 2023, it brought with it far more than just its hard-working own-brand selection of Sephora Collection.
Alongside the beloved sheet masks and punchy pigmented lipstick, Sephora made buzzy brands like Makeup By Mario and Tower 28 accessible for beauty-loving Brits without needing additional stamps in our passports – while also securing its status as the retailer to watch when it comes to Black Friday.
’s top Sephora Black Friday buys at a glance:
Yellow-hued leaves dotting the pavements and crisp autumnal air mean just one thing for savvy skin, hair, make-up and fragrance shoppers: the sales extravaganza is nearly upon us (27 November). This is the time when you’ll find your bathroom cabinet staples available for a fraction of the typical RRP.
Sephora’s Cyber Week has become the must-see event for beauty enthusiasts to secure irresistible offers on high-performance products and discover hyped-about labels that are rarely reduced. We’re looking at you, Tarte, Glossier and Tom Ford. It is also the optimal moment to tick off your Christmas gifting, giving those bumper beauty gift sets even more bang for your buck.
Yet at , we feel it is important to note that these moments of indulgence are only so if you actually need or want the items, not simply because they are on sale. Smart Black Friday shopping requires well-thought-out lists and only adding to basket items that serve a purpose, beyond gathering dust in a drawer.
From cult-favourite make-up to TikTok viral skincare actually worth trying, the team has curated the sale items worth adding to your collection. We have spent the entire year slathering formulas onto our skin, hair and body, and these are ones actually worth it.
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Keep scrolling for British pick of the best beauty saviours in the Sephora Black Friday sale.
Sephora Black Friday skincare deals
Why it’s -approved:
Shark’s CryoGlow LED face mask is all over social media right now for good reason. With 480 LED lights and four targeted treatment modes (including Better Ageing, Blemish Repair, Skin Sustain and Under-Eye Cooling), it’s a multitasking wonder that has been clinically proven to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, boost luminosity and improve blemishes and skin roughness. All that while also helping to cool and depuff the eye area, which is an absolute dream the morning after the night before.
Key specs:
- Red (630nm) and blue (415nm) light, and near infrared (830nm)
- Why it’s -approved: This SPF recently went viral for a reason. Offering high UV protection, anyone who’s tried it will know that it feels like a lightweight moisturiser that couldn’t be more comfortable to wear. Perfect for even the most sensitive skin, it’s a great example of excellent K-beauty formulating.
- “The viral TikTok product that earned Beauty of Joseon its cult status, the Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ is a lightweight daily skin protection cream with an advanced formula that makes it one of the most easily applied SPFs I’ve ever used. It doesn’t feel sticky or heavy and can be layered under make-up with no pilling. Rice extract, vitamins B, C and E and amino acids and minerals are the main ingredients that combine to create nourishing, glow-giving (but non-greasy) sun care that is easily absorbed.”
- Key ingredients: Red algae, Padina Pavonica, collagen amino acids, avocado oil and zinc
- smooths and softens skin for a supple complexion on waking
- Why it’s -approved: This night cream from Elemis has won many fans for its supremely silky consistency, which quickly sinks into skin and keeps it cushion-soft all night long. If your skin looks zapped of moisture at the end of the day, this is a great way to reinstate the look and feel of supple, hydrated and healthy skin. While the brand’s signature algae help optimise hydration to ensure skin feels firm and elastic, a blend of plant oils that are rich in antioxidants helps brighten, protect and repair skin against further damage. Nourishing and rich without sitting heavily on the skin, it’s clinically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and has earned holy grail status in our editors’ books for its indulgent texture and feel-good scent. A little goes a very long way to deliver firmer, more luminous skin, so while it might be pricey, it’s an investment that gets you many radiant returns.
- Why it’s -approved: Medicube’s Zero Pore Pads have a lot going for them. Namely, Dr Chang likes that the exfoliating pads are both easy to use and gentle on the skin, thanks to the combination of “low-dose AHA and BHA to refine pores and smooth texture,” she says. The alpha hydroxy acids are courtesy of both lactic acid (arguably the gentlest AHA out there) and fruit extracts, while white willow bark serves as a natural source of BHA. They’re also dual-sided so that you can use the textured side for additional physical exfoliation or a soft, smooth side for hydration.
- Key ingredients: Lactic acid, white willow bark extract, cypress tree leaf extract
Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial Skinscreen SPF 50+
- Why it’s -approved: Ultra Violette is all about shielding the skin from harmful UV rays while feeling invisible on the skin and a joy to apply. Though Supreme Screen is a silky formula that sinks in almost immediately, it still manages to offer impressive protection of factor 50+ – and it’s packed with actives that plump, hydrate and brighten, too.
- Skin type: All skin types
- Apply three full pipettes as the final step in your skincare routine
- : A suncream-meets-moisturiser-meets-primer that leaves you with a shine-free glow
- Why it is -approved: Combining a potent blend of bio collagen with three different probiotics, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid means this mask is a great solution for skin that’s lacking in vitality and hydration or feeling a little irritated or sensitised. While the skin will feel softer and firmer after use, the probiotics will ensure the health of the skin barrier is maintained.
- bio collagen, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid
Sephora Black Friday haircare deals
- Why it’s -approved: Regular washing, brushing and styling can take a toll on hair, which is where this Kerastase formula intends to help. The silicone-free serum pairs science-backed peptides like arginine with botanicals like ginger-root extract and caffeine to help reduce mechanical hair damage. Aminexil is interesting too, as it reduces hair loss by supporting the collagen at the follicles, encouraging elasticity and thus assisting in hair growth. Also worth noting is the fragrance, which has a woody yet refreshing feel thanks to notes of lavender, bergamot, and vetiver.
- Key ingredients: ginger root extract, arginine and caffeine
- Best for: thinning or breakage-prone hair
Dream Coat Supernatural Anti Humidity Spray
Get caught in a downpour after you’ve styled your hair using Color Wow’s Dream Coat, and your tresses may look wet, but they’ll be totally frizz-free. We know this because we’ve tried it and witnessed the uncanny phenomenon for ourselves. A must-try product for good hair days, every day.