Black Friday 2024 live: Latest offers on Nintendo, Le Creuset at Currys, Amazon and more
Retailers are kicking off early, with deals on everything from the Toniebox to Jo Malone
The early Black Friday sales are well underway ahead of the official start date of 29 November. From Currys and Argos to Boots and Shark, major brands are already dropping their best deals, so you can start your shopping right away.
You’ll find the creme de la creme of deals so far in our shopping guides, plus, for a real-time stream of discounts and Black Friday news, our liveblog has you covered.
Whatever you’re looking for in the sales, whether that be a TV, laptop, mattress or beauty products, the steepest discounts aren’t necessarily the most covetable deals. The best savings are on products that are actually worth your money, so, we’ll be highlighting deals on products we’ve tested ourselves.
In terms of the brands and retailers already on the Black Friday train (ahead of the official sale dates of 29 November to 2 December), Samsung has started its sale, Oodie is offering 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
Early mattress deals from Nectar, Simba and more
Tired of tossing and turning on an uncomfortable mattress? With a Black Friday discount, you could save hundreds of pounds on an upgrade, and from leading brands such as Dormeo, Simba and Silentnight – whether that be a memory foam, hybrid or pocket sprung mattress.
Nectar premier hybrid mattress, double: Was £1,213, now £749, Nectarsleep.co.uk
Landing a spot in our review of the best mattresses, Nectar’s premier hybrid mattress was hailed as the best medium/firm option. Thanks to eight layers of foam, micro-springs, memory foam and a supportive base, our reviewer noted how it made their pressure points feel supported and their spine aligned. And the best part? There’s a whopping £464 saving to be snapped up.
Best Black Friday mattress deals to expect in 2024
Rest easy, with massive savings on all mattress sizes, from single to super kings
Will there be a Debenhams Black Friday sale?
Yes, according to the Debenhams site. Its Black Friday sale will take place on 29 November, but, like myriad other retailers, it’ll be dropping early offers prior to the big day.
There are no Black Friday-specific deals to be seen just yet, but there are, however, mega savings (as much as 75 per cent off) to be snapped up across homeware, clothing and more at the minute.
Ariana Grande cloud eau de parfum: Was £55, now £41.25, Debenhams.com
Right now, you can save 25 per cent on a bottle of Ariana Grande’s cloud eau de parfum. Described as a fruity and uplifting scent, it’s characterised by a blend of lavender blossom, pear, bergamot, crème de coconut, praline and vanilla orchid. And, it’s available with a discount in varied sizes; 30ml, 50ml and 100ml bottles.
Boots Black Friday bargains
That’s right. Boots’ Black Friday sale has begun, bringing with it haircare, make-up, skincare, gift set savings. Case in point, here’s an Estée Lauder 6-piece skincare bundle (now £49, Boots.com), now reduced to half price, while there’s cash to be saved on the Boots 24 days of beauty Christmas advent calendar with discount code ‘SAVE20’.
From Lancôme to CeraVe, our resident beauty expert Lucy Smith has been rounding up the best Boots bargains.
Boots Black Friday deals 2024: Best offers to shop right now
Deals are live on everything from Dyson to Elemis
This Black Friday, it’s game on
Gamers, listen up. Black Friday could be your chance to save on the Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops, the Xbox series X and PlayStation 5 consoles. Beyond deals direct from official Xbox and PlayStation storefronts, The Independent’s tech writer Steve Hogarty also recommends keeping an eye on retailers like Argos, Very and Currys. This is one of the best gaming deals he’s spotted so far, and you can find all his top picks in his article below.
Meta Quest 3 512GB: Was £619.99, now £469, Amazon.co.uk
This is an out-of-this-world deal on the virtual reality headset, Meta Quest 3. 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
Expect to see gaming headsets, consoles, subscription passes and more in the sale
Charlotte Tilbury fans, here’s what you need to know
The Charlotte Tilbury Black Friday sale isn’t here just yet. But, if you’re wondering what sort of deals we can expect when it does eventually roll around, last year, we were treated to 30 per cent off everything – could it be a similar story this year? We hope so. If you can’t wait until then, Lucy has the best deals on the site right now, including 20 per cent off Charlotte Tilbury’s pillow talk lipstick duo (was £56, now £44.80, Charlottetilbury.com).
Here’s Lucy with more of her top picks.
What to expect from Charlotte Tilbury’s Black Friday sale 2024
The make-up artist’s self-titled brand is sure to put on a strong sales show
TV deals you can shop right now
If it’s time to invest in a new telly, Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to save on top 4K and OLED sets. We’re already seeing eye-popping offers on TVs from Amazon, LG, and Samsung, ahead of the main event. Case in point, here’s a £300 saving on one from LG.
LG C4, 55in: Was £1,599, now £1,299, Currys.co.uk
The latest model in the C series of LG TVs has an impressive 4K display with self-lit OLED pixels capable of perfectly dark blacks, bright highlights and rich colour reproduction.
Best TV deals to expect in the Black Friday 2024 sales
Early discounts have already started dropping on our favourite 4K and OLED sets
Best LOOKFANTASTIC Black Friday deals, according to a beauty writer
LookFantastic is a one-stop-shop for beauty brands to know, and, happily, its Black Friday sale has begun. Our beauty writer, Lucy Smith, has rounded up some excellent early deals, including a half-price bundles from Benefit (now £27.50, Lookfantastic.com) and The Ordinary (now £14.70, Lookfantastic.com).
The Inkey List tripeptide plumping lip balm: Was £11, now £7.70, Lookfantastic.com
In her review of The Inkey List tripeptide plumping lip balm, Lucy said it left her “lips quenched like nothing else”. It uses a combination of hyaluronic acid and unique “ultra filling spheres” to leave your pout looking smoother and bouncier. Owing to this deal at LookFantastic, you can take home the balm with 30 per cent off.
LOOKFANTASTIC’s Black Friday sale is live – here are my top picks as a beauty writer
Including Clinique, benefit and more
Is Pandora having a Black Friday sale?
While Pandora hasn’t actually confirmed when it will hold its Black Friday sale, we can certainly hazard a guess. Its sale typically begins on the Thursday before the official event. But, Pandora members could get a head start – in 2023, subscribers had access to Pandora’s Black Friday deals from Monday 20 November.
When will the Pandora Black Friday 2024 sale start?
Previous Pandora Black Friday sales have seen up to 30 per cent off almost everything
Forget the Dyson Airwrap, the Shark FlexStyle is now on sale
While the Dyson airwrap has long been on my wish list, I’m leaning towards Shark’s flexstyle instead. It’s hundreds of pounds cheaper, and, beauty writer Maisie Bovington thinks it’s the best alternative. Even better, Shark’s early Black Friday offers mean it’s on sale now.
Shark FlexStyle: Was £299.99, now £219.99, Sharkclean.co.uk
Shark’s FlexStyle received top marks in our review. “Similar to the Dyson airwrap, this Shark tool uses Coanda technology, which is when the powerful airflow collects and wraps the hair around the barrel, to create a neat curl.” Maisie explained. “The lightweight, versatile and multifunctional tool made drying and styling a breeze – so much so, we think it is on par with the airwrap, even though it’s £200 cheaper”, she praised.
Best early Apple Black Friday deals, according to a tech writer
Deals on Apple’s products are few and far between – that is, until Black Friday. Alex Lee, one of The Independent’s tech writers, has covered the sale for eight years now, so he really knows his stuff. He’s got the lowdown on what we can expect, plus, the best pre-Black Friday bargains, including a deal on the Apple AirPods (3rd gen) (was £149, now £129, Amazon.co.uk)
Best Apple Black Friday 2024 deals on iPhones, MacBooks and more
I’ve outlined all the Apple deals I expect to see during the big sale, plus offers to shop now