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Black Friday 2024 live: Best discounts today from Ninja to Nintendo
Top retailers start their Black Friday sales early with offers on PlayStation 5, Kindle and Dyson
We’re still a few days away from Black Friday, but that hasn’t stopped the likes of Argos, Amazon, Currys, Boots and Shark kicking off their sales early. To stay on top of the latest discounts, our IndyBest liveblog will be bringing you the latest and best new deals as they drop.
Whether you’re looking to stock up on beauty essentials, replace your old laptop or invest in a new mattress, the IndyBest team are compiling hundreds of deals in our Black Friday shopping guides. But for real-time updates on discounts and news as it drops, our liveblog has you covered.
Whether you’re after a TV, toys, jewellery or furniture, the biggest price drops aren’t necessarily the most impressive. The best deals are 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, Dyson’s Black Friday sale has discounted the cultairwrap, Sony has discounted the price of the PS5 Slim to an all-time low and Pandora has just launched its sale with up to 30 per cent off jewellery. Elsewhere, you can find bargains at John Lewis, Argos, Lookfantastic and more. It’s shaping up to be one of the biggest Black Friday sales ever.
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The Hotel Chocolat velvetiser is on sale for Black Friday
Having flown off the shelves when it first launched in 2018, the Hotel Chocolat velvetiser is a must-have for those seeking an indulgent, creamy hot chocolate.
Thanks to a generous discount from Amazon in the lead-up to Black Friday, you can now secure a velvetiser bundle with an impressive £23 saving.
Hotel Chocolat velvetiser starter kit: Was £109.95, now £86.95, Amazon.co.uk
Available in matte grey, shiny copper and white, it comes with 10 different flavoured hot chocolate sachets and two exclusive ceramic podcups. When reviewing the Hotel Chocolat velvetiser, our writer said: “It takes two and a half minutes to make a Willy Wonka-worthy hot chocolate”, adding that the finished result was “rich and frothy and felt really luxurious”. What more could you want?
A Hotel Chocolat velvetiser Black Friday deal you won’t want to miss
The hot chocolate maker has surged to cult status since its launch, and is rarely on sale, so act fast
The best Charlotte Tilbury Black Friday deals
Frm the cult Hollywood flawless filter to the viral contour wand, chances are we all have a Charlotte Tilbury product in our make-up collections. Now for Black Friday, you can save up to 40 per cent on the brand’s kits.
Charlotte Tilbury beautiful skin glow kit: Was £69, now £55.20, Charlottetilbury.com
Lightweight and buildable, beauty writer Ellie found this skin tint creamy and easy to blend. Plus she found that it lasted nearly as well as her favourite full coverage foundations, which is “impressive considering you’d usually have to give up longwear for a glowy finish”. Together with the bestselling beauty light wand in your choice of shade, you’ll be left with a smoothed, glowy complexion from dawn till dusk.
These are the best deals in the Charlotte Tilbury’s Black Friday sale 2024
The make-up artist’s self-titled brand is already putting on a strong sales show
Best Black Friday deals on Ugg boots
Whether you love them or wish they’d been left in the Noughties, there’s no denying the resurgence of Uggs – and the brand’s Black Friday sale is one of the most anticipated.
With Ugg styles costing anywhere between £90 to £165, its sale is your best chance to score a pair for (a lot) less. You can sign up to be among the first to know when Ugg’s sale kicks off, but in the meantime I’ve found some stellar savings on the brand’s fur-lined boots and slippers.
Ugg classic ultra mini platform boots, burnt cedar: Was £155, now £124, Very.co.uk
Make a statement this winter, with Uggs’ cult platform boots. Distinguished by the brand’s signature ankle silhouette, shearling-lined interior and suede outer, the boots’ platform soles give them a contemporary edge. Thanks to Very, you can save £30 on the wintery burnt cedar colourway. Style with baggy jeans and a thick knit, for the ultimate cosy ensemble.
The best Ugg Black Friday deals I’m hoping to shop in the 2024 sales
With discounts across furry slippers, cult mini boots and more, the brand’s sale is always mega
When do the Black Friday sales start?
Falling the day after Thanksgiving in the US, Black Friday marks the start of the pre-Christmas shopping season.
This year, the mammoth sale will kick off on Friday 29 November. Lasting a full four days, the deals will end on Cyber Monday (2 December).
However, plenty of brands have kicked off their sales early this year. Boots was the first to kick off proceedings, with John Lewis and Argos closely behind. In the days since, AO, Currys, Shark, Ninja, Oodie, Superdrug, Habitat and Dyson have all followed suit. Amazon is among the latest to join in, with the retailer launching its early Black Friday sale on 21 November 2024.
The Zara Black Friday 2024 deals I’m looking forward to
Whether I’m after an occasion dress, a staple pair of heels for party season or a knitted jumper to complete my winter wardrobe, Zara is my favourite destination on the high street for affordable fashion – and the brand’s Black Friday sale is a highlight of the shopping calendar.
Zara hosts a few sales throughout the year but its Black Friday event is the most anticipated. In 2023, the brand offered 40 per cent off selected items, while previous years have seen site-wide discounts of 20 to 30 per cent.
From winter coats and boots to party dresses, skirts and knits, the 2024 sale will be your chance to refresh your wardrobe for the new year, and at a fraction of the cost. Below, I’ve rounded up everything you need to know, including offers available to shop now.
The Zara Black Friday 2024 deals to expect for 2024
Previous years have seen site-wide discounts and up to 40 per cent off
Oodie’s blanket hoodies are half price for Black Friday
Blanket hoodies are one of winter’s hottest buys – and one brand in particular dominates the market: Oodie. Luckily, if you’re looking to save on one of its coveted wearable throws, the brand has just announced the return of its mega Black Friday event, where you can save 50 per cent on its blanket hoodies.
The Oodie, black: Was £65, now £32.50, Theoodie.co.uk
“Large enough to curl beneath it on the sofa but still sufficiently fitted and lightweight to move around the house while working from home, the Oodie will be a saviour when temperatures plummet,” I said in my review of the cult Oodie. My only gripe was its not-so-pocket-friendly price, making this 50 per cent saving especially appealing.
Oodie’s Black Friday 2024 sale has 50% off all its blanket hoodies
The deals lasts until stock runs out
Save nearly £100 on the Dyson airwrap
A cult buy, Dyson’s airwrap complete model is on sale with £80 off at Boots, John Lewis, Currys, Argos and Very. The tool comes with six attachments for optimum when styling, whether you’re creating super sleek looks or a bouncy blowout.
Dyson airwrap complete volumise: Was £479.99, now £399.99, Boots.com
“Despite looking complex, using it was super simple and straightforward,” Lucy said in her review. “It dried and smoothed hair quickly and easily, with minimal effort needed. And the round brush was also a welcome addition here too, as our tester loved using it to dry her hair for a blowdry-esque finish – this is something that she would usually have to use a hairdryer and straighteners to achieve,” she added.
Dyson airwrap is reduced to less than £250 in rare Black Friday deal
The sale is your chance to invest in the cult hair tool
Listen up: These are the headphones deals to know
Whether you’re after a pair of noise-cancelling headphones for your commute or a set of workout earbuds, Black Friday is the best time to upgrade your cans for less.
Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds: Was £259, now £188.99, Amazon.co.uk
Sony’s latest wireless earbuds are 27 per cent off at Amazon. They reign supreme in our round-up of the best wireless earbuds, and our tester was impressed by the noise-cancellation and sound quality. The WF-1000XM5 have “a level of deft clarity and forensic detail that makes every part of the music soar, from vocals to mid-range and bass,” they noted.
Best deals on headphones for Black Friday 2024
I’m rounding up the best early discounts on headphones from Bose, Apple AirPods, Sony and more