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Black Friday 2024 live: Last chance Cyber Monday deals on air fryers, Nintendo Switch and more
Our shopping experts' top Cyber Monday deals today on the last day of Black Friday. from PS5 and Adidas to Currys and Asos
Calling all bargain hunters: it’s your very last chance to save in the Black Friday sale. It’s Cyber Monday, and when the clock strikes midnight, the likes of Amazon, Currys, Pandora, Boots, Argos, John Lewis and more will pull their discounts off their shelves. If you’re doing some last-minute shopping, it’s here where you’ll find the latest discounts and deals – as well as our expert shopping tips.
Whether you’re after beauty products, a high-spec laptop, a new mattress or an upgraded TV, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are second to none when it comes to the sheer number of deals available. To help you save on your next purchase, the IndyBest team of shopping experts are here all Cyber Monday long, working around the clock to bring you the best discounts on our tried and tested favourites.
Having covered Black Friday and Cyber Monday for years, we are well-versed in spotting a good deal from a dud – and we’d only ever recommend you buy something if it comes tried and tested or from a brand or retailer we trust. Without further ado, let’s go shopping!
Read more: Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals to shop
Top tips for shopping the Black Friday sales
The IndyBest and I have been covering Black Friday for years now, so we know the tips and tricks for making the best of the sale.
To help you navigate the Black Friday offers, Alex has put together a handy list of his top Black Friday tips, so you can ensure you’re getting the very best deal and aren’t left paying more than you should. From comparing prices on rival sites to the fake discounts you should ignore, make you sure to have a read before shopping the sale.
My Black Friday shopping tips to help you get the best deals
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The best Amazon cleaning and household deals
Amazon is the best destination online for stocking up on household essentials and cleaning products - especially during the Black Friday sales.
From this affordable Shark steam mop (was £69.99, now £39.99, Amazon.co.uk) and Finish dishwasher tablets (was £19, now £14, Amazon.co.uk) to a pack of six Detoll surface cleaners (was £11.94, now £10, Amazon.co.uk) to a pack of 24 toilet rolls (was £34, now £28, Amazon.co.uk), now’s the time to add boring, but necessary, buys to your basket.
What is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday falls on Monday 2 December this year. The main difference between the two sales is that Cyber Monday – as the name suggests – historically only takes place online, while Black Friday sees deals both online and in-store. This isn’t a hard and fast rule, however, with plenty of brands continuing their in-store sales into the following week.
If you miss out on bagging a Black Friday deal, the sale continues over the weekend before concluding on Cyber Monday – which is your final chance to score a saving. Typically, the best deals on tech and home appliances can be found on Black Friday, while Cyber Monday sees bigger savings across beauty, fashion and toys – so, this is worth bearing in mind when ticking off your pre-Christmas shopping list.
Best beauty deals in the Boots Black Friday sale
Whether it’s a CeraVe moisturiser, Dyson hair tool or Maybelline make-up, the Boots Black Friday sale is a one-stop-shop for all your beauty needs. And when it comes to its Black Friday sale, you can save on all the biggest brands - think Elemis and Laneige.
With one day remaining of the sale, beauty writer Lucy has rounded up the best Boots deals.
CeraVe hydration essentials set with hyaluronic acid and 3 essential ceramides: Was £41, now £20.50, Boots.com
CeraVe’s hydrating cleanser is a cult buy, and together with the best-selling moisturising lotion and AM SPF, your skin will be set for a full day of comfort and protection. Reviewing the cleanser in a guide to the best CeraVe products, Lucy Partington explained that it didn’t strip or dry skin out. “Instead, it’s formulated with a blend of ceramides and hyaluronic acid to help make sure that the skin retains its much-needed moisture,” she said. Likewise, she found the AM moisturising SPF to be “lightweight, nourishing and undetectable under makeup”. With 50 per cent off, it’s a no-brainer.
22 best Boots deals worth shopping for Black Friday 2024
With up to 70 per cent off, there are some impressive savings up for grabs
This discounted Molton Brown gift set is the perfect stocking filler
Molton Brown is a high-street stalwart known for stocking luxurious fragrance treats and skincare buys. Naturally, it’s high up on my Black Friday wishlist - and I’ve spotted a stellar saving on a stocking filler gift set, courtesy of Amazon. .
Molton Brown stocking filler gift set: Was £42, now £33, Amazon.co.uk
Earn extra Santa points by popping this gift set under the tree. Reduced in Amazon’s Black Friday sale, inside the festive red box are 10 50ml bottles of bath and shower gel in a selection of scent offerings. Perfect for trialling something new or simply being spoilt for choice, fragrances include neon amber, fiery pink pepper, flora luminary, heavenly gingerly and infusing eucalyptus.
The viral Stanley quencher cups are on sale
Essentially an adult sippy cup, the Stanley quencher flowstate cups (read: emotional support water bottles) are the unlikely products to have taken the internet by storm. In fact, the range has sold out multiple times since launching in the UK - and now, you can save on your investment at Urban Outfitters.
Stanley quencher H2.0 flowstate tumbler, 1.2l: Was £45, now £33, Urbanoutfitters.com
Stanley’s quencher H2.0 is not just a pretty face. As well as the aesthetically pleasing pastel colourways, its 1.2l capacity easily boosts my daily water intake. Keeping drinks chilled all day long, its vacuum insulation is an impressive feature, as is the handy car cup and ergonomic handle. Trust me, any teenager or fitness fan would love to unwrap this come Christmas Day.
Top dehumidifier deals
A must-have during the winter months, dehumidifiers are a non-negotiable for keeping damp and mould at bay. The best dehumidifier, according to our reviewer, is the Duux bora smart dehumidifier, and it’s now reduced by £50 at Currys (was £299.99, now £249, Currys.co.uk). Elsewhere, you can save on top models from Sharp, De’longhi and more.
Russell Hobbs fresh air dehumidifier: Was £51.99, now £39.99, Amazon.co.uk
This fresh air dehumidifier was recommended by our reviewer for small spaces and rooms up to 15 square metres, as it’s “so compact it will sit neatly on your shelves or sideboard, without you even realising it’s there”. Currently discounted by 25 per cent at Amazon, it’s both quiet and easy to use, according to our reviewer, as there’s “just one simple button to switch it on and get it to work”.
Best Black Friday dehumidifier deals for 2024
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Best laptop Black Friday 2024 deals
If you’re in the market for a laptop upgrade, Steve has handpicked some enticing discounts from top brands such as Apple, Microsoft, Dell and Asus. But, you’ll want to be quick to secure these deals, as they won’t be around for long – the last day to snap up some serious savings is tomorrow, also known Cyber Monday.
As IndyBest’s resident laptop nerd, Steve knows how to spot a deal from a dud - and he’s rounded up the best laptop deals to shop now.
Dell XPS 15: Was £1,149, now £929, Dell.com
The Dell XPS 15 is one of the best laptops you can buy, and right now you can get £200 off some configurations in the Dell Black Friday Sale. This powerhouse of a Windows laptop runs on a 13th-generation Intel chip, giving it unbeatable versatility and performance whether you’re burning through processor-intensive projects on the go or kicking back with Netflix on the couch.
Where did Black Friday originate?
The first use of Black Friday dates back to the Fifties in Philadelphia, where the local police department coined the term to describe the huge traffic jams, overcrowded pavements and mobbed stores in the city on the day after Thanksgiving.
It wasn’t until the 1980s that the phrase caught on in the rest of America, and was used as a marketing ploy to promote the consumer event and encourage sales. It was then deployed as a reference to the financial status of stores, as they went from being “in the red” to “in the black” as profits increased.
It has since become one of the biggest shopping events in the calendar – not just in the United States, but also in the UK and other parts of the world.
While it was once just a one-day sale, it’s now evolved into a four-day bonanza, and in some cases, it spans the entire month of November, with deals on tech, beauty, home appliances, fashion, toys and much more.
When does the Pandora Black Friday sale end?
When it comes to jewellery, Pandora’s Black Friday 2024 sale is continuing to offer up to 30 per cent off - but you’ve only got one more day to shop your wishlist, as the deals will end on Monday 2 December.
This year, Pandora is treating us to up to 30 per cent off selected jewellery from its essence line, pavé collection and cult charms from the ‘moments’ collection, as well as pendant necklaces, rings, studs and more. A top tip from me – if you sign up to Pandora’s free loyalty scheme, you can get an extra 10 per cent off with the code “EXTRA10”.
Pandora polished wave ring: Was £40, now £28, Pandora.net
A minimalist style for those looking to build their ring stack, Pandora’s ring is finished in 14k gold plating. Adding intrigue, the ring boasts a subtle wave design. With 30 per cent off the price in Pandora’s Black Friday sale, the ring is now less than £30 (the perfect stocking filler, in my opinion).
Pandora’s Black Friday sale is live – and the savings are impressive
You can save up to 30 per cent on rings, bangles, earrings and more