Black Friday 2024 live: 25% off Huda Beauty eyeshadow palettes plus offers on Samsung
Brands and retailers are kicking off their Black Friday sales early, with deals on Ghd, Ninja and more
With less than two weeks to go until Black Friday’s main event, we’re already seeing hundreds of early deals from major brands and retailers, including Currys, Argos, Boots, Shark and more, so you can start your shopping right away.
Whether you’re looking to stock up on beauty essentials, replace your old laptop, or invest in a new mattress, the team has been compiling the most impressive deals so far on every product category imaginable in our Black Friday shopping guides. But for a real-time stream of discounts and news, our liveblog has you covered.
The Black Friday sales could save you cash on a TV, toys, jewellery and furniture, but the steepest discounts aren’t necessarily the best deals. The most impressive discounts are those on products that are actually worth your money, so we’ll make sure to bring you offers on items we’ve tested ourselves.
So far, Samsung has started its sale, Ghd is offering up to 25 per cent off everything, Oodie has 50 per cent off blanket hoodies and Dyson is offering hundreds of pounds off its products. Elsewhere, you can find bargains at Boots, Currys, Argos, Lookfantastic and more, in what some are calling their biggest Black Friday sale ever.
We’ve been covering the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales for years here at IndyBest, so, we know how to spot a good deal from a dud. If it’s got a decent discount (and it’s worth your money), you’ll find it here.
Read more: Best early Black Friday deals to shop, according to a shopping expert
Stellar air fryer savings on Ninja, Salter, Instant and more
Air fryers are not only convenient, they can also be cost-effective, setting your back as little as 17p a day to run. Ella’s been busy rounding up some sizzling early Black Friday deals on top models, many of which we’ve tried and tested in our own homes, from Ninja, Salter, Instant and more.
Ninja air fryer AF100UK: Was £99.99, now £69.99, Currys.co.uk
This sleek, space-saving air fryer from Ninja is discounted by £30 at Currys. When we reviewed it, we noted that despite “using up to 75 per cent less fat than traditional frying methods, you still get a good crunch. Its generous 3.8l basket can fit a medium-sized chicken and allows you to air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate”. What more could you want?
Salter EK4548 dual air fryer: Was £124.99, now £84.99, Amazon.co.uk
Named the best air fryer, this air fryer from Salter “covers all bases with its relatively large baskets, countless cooking options and incredibly easy-to-use design,” noted our reviewer. While this isn’t technically a Black Friday deal, a 32 per cent discount – that’s a £40 saving – on our favourite model is too good to miss.
Best early Black Friday air fryer deals, from Ninja to Tefal
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The best kids toy deals to shop this Black Friday, from Lego to Tonies
When it comes to snapping up a bargain on kids’ toys and games in the leadup to Christmas (on behalf of Santa, of course), the Black Friday sales are second to none. I’d recommend keeping retailers like Very, Argos, Amazon, John Lewis and Smyths in mind, all of which have started their sales already. Sarah has been busy selecting the best deals on toys so far, from dolls’ houses to Squishmallows.
Lego Friends Mars space base and rocket toy: Was £79.99, now £39.99, Very.co.uk
Buying for a budding astronaut? Then you’ll want to snap up this set, which has a whopping 50 per cent off. The Lego Friends Mars space base and rocket comes with a buildable rocket, exploration rover, research base and four characters. Designed for children aged eight and up, this set lets kids imagine life on Mars as they rearrange the different pods to customise the build.
Best Black Friday toy deals to expect in 2024
Save big on everything from stocking fillers to puzzles, games and dolls
Top Black Friday phone deals so far, according to a tech expert
Hoping to save on your phone contract? The big four carriers – O2, Vodafone, EE and Three – all host their own Black Friday sales for new and existing customers looking to upgrade, along with smaller challenger brands, resellers and networks. I’ll hand you over to our tech writer, Steve, who has selected some of the best SIM-only data deals and mobile phone offers available at the moment.
Best Black Friday mobile phone deals we’ve found so far in 2024
Whether you’re upgrading your contract or going SIM-free, these are the top deals to shop in the sale
Save on skincare and more in Superdrug’s Black Friday sale
Superdrug’s Black Friday sale – which it’s calling its biggest ever – has landed. If Cerave is one of your skincare go-tos, here’s a saving on its blemish control cleanser.
Cerave blemish control cleanser with salicylic acid: Was £12.99, now £8.65, Superdrug.com
In a review of the best CeraVe skincare products our tester named this the best option for oily and acne-prone skin. With this Superdrug discount, you can add your basket with a 33 per cent discount. “Unlike other similar cleansers designed for blemish-prone skin, this one doesn’t dry out skin or strip it of moisture”, ou reviewer praised, adding that, instead, “the blend of ceramides, niacinamide and salicylic acid (2 per cent) gently exfoliates the skin while removing both dirt.”
Currys has kicked off its Black Friday deals
Helpfully, Currys has introduced a price guarantee this year, which means that none of the products in its Black Friday sale will have been cheaper in the past six months.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 classic: Was £369, now £269,Currys.co.uk
The classic edition of the Samsung Galaxy watch 6 is now discounted by a hefty £100 at Currys. The wearable featured in our review of the best smartwatches, in which our tech writer, Steve, called it “the best Android smartwatch for Samsung users, integrating as seamlessly with Galaxy phones as Apple’s watch does with iPhone”. This classic edition is a little larger and features a classy rotating bezel.
Currys Black Friday deals 2024: Laptops, vacuum cleaners, TVs and more
The electrical retailer guarantees its Black Friday deals haven’t been cheaper in the last six months
Don’t miss this two-for-one Charlotte Tilbury offer
Ahead of the official Black Friday klaxon, Charlotte Tilbury has a limited-time offer of two-for-one bundles, applied to its pillow talk palettes, airbrush flawless foundation, and more. Plus, its beauty treasure chest of love, a 12-door beauty advent calendar (Charlottetilbury.com), is worth £243, while costing £170, so it’s also worth a look.
Charlotte Tilbury beauty light wand duo: Was £60, now £30, Charlottetilbury.com
Impart a high-gloss glow with the brand’s liquid highlighters. Featuring a cushion applicator for even product distribution, it’s said to be very blendable and easy to apply. The best part? At the minute, you save 50 per cent when you buy two, in shades spotlight, gold and pink, peachgasm, pillow talk original, pillow talk medium or pinkgasm sunset.
What we know about Zara's Black Friday sale 2024
If previous years are anything to go by, Zara’s Black Friday sale could land on the brand’s app the night before Black Friday kicks off officially (29 November), when offers are likely to launch online and in-store. Last November, discounts of up to 40 per cent could be found at the fashion retailer, so, whether you’re after a winter coat, partywear or cosy knits, Zara is one to watch. Daisy will fill you in on the rest.
The Zara Black Friday 2024 deals to expect for 2024
Previous years have seen site-wide discounts and up to 40 per cent off
Best PS5 Black Friday 2024 deals to shop right now
More on the best gaming deals now, and Alex, one of The Independent‘s resident tech experts, predicts we’ll see some stellar PS5 savings this year, along with cheap PS5 bundles, with free PlayStation Plus memberships, games and more. While there aren’t any great deals on the PS5 at the minute, here’s a small discount, available at Amazon.
PS5 Slim disc edition: Was £479.99, now £458, Amazon.co.uk
This model, with the ability to read Blu-Ray discs, is essential for anyone whose library of games and movies is still physical. It’s the only PS5 console that still comes with a detachable disc drive as standard – not even the PS5 Pro has one of those. “A catalogue of exclusive games – many of them truly unmissable experiences – gives the PS5 a slight edge over the (technically more powerful) Xbox Series X.,” tech writer Steve wrote in his review.
Best PS5 Black Friday 2024 deals to shop right now
There are already discounts to be found on the PS5 Pro, plus controllers and accessories
Gamers, what can we expect this Black Friday?
The Nintendo Switch, Game Pass subscriptions, gaming laptops and more could see reductions in the lead-up to, and, during Black Friday. As one of IndyBest’s resident gamers, Steve gives his predictions for 2024, plus early deals, in his Black Friday gaming shopping guide. Here’s one of the steepest discounts so far, on the Meta Quest 3.
Meta Quest 3 512GB: Was £619.99, now £469, Amazon.co.uk
With the launch of the cheaper Meta Quest 3S for £290, Meta has repriced the existing Meta Quest 3 to make its original (and still best) VR headset more enticing. The 512GB model is the most storage you can get and has come down from £619.99 to £469. It features more sophisticated lenses than those found in the budget Meta Quest 3S, so visuals look a little sharper, and it’s slimmer too.
Best Black Friday gaming deals 2024: Offers on Xbox, PS5 and more
I’m expecting gaming headsets, consoles, subscription passes and more in the sale
Is Le Creuset getting involved in Black Friday 2024?
Beloved cookware brand Le Creuset hasn’t started a Black Friday sale just yet, but John Lewis, Amazon and other retailers are offering discounts, including 25 per cent off Le Creuset’s signature cast iron round casserole dish (was £209, now 148.61, Amazon.co.uk).
Last year, the brand’s Black Friday sale saw up to 50 per cent off cafetières and kitchenware sets. Its classic oval casserole (£369, Lecreuset.co.uk) was reduced by £140, and a non-stick six-piece cookware set (£969, Lecreuset.co.uk) was reduced by a whopping £356.
As for deals on the site right now, you can grab this stoneware espresso mug at half price (was £15, now £7, Lecreuset.co.uk).