Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2023

Black Friday 2023 is almost here and it is set to be bigger and better than ever! Lets face it, with the energy crisis looming and winter on the way, we really could do with saving money where we can. Last year we saw some of the biggest site wide discounts to date, and we expect much of the same this year, too. Grab fantastic deals both on and offline so you can choose whether tackling the sales in-store is for you. However, if you shop online, you can use one of our hundreds of fantastic discount codes to make sure you save even more on your Black Friday shopping!

Black Friday FAQs

When is Black Friday 2023?

This year, Black Friday falls on 24th November 2023. However, as the competitiveness of Black Friday deals have risen, we have started to see many deals much earlier in the month, with some starting almost a week before Black Friday itself. The likes of Amazon and Currys are set to have deals as early as 16th November, so keep your eyes peeled for deals from your favourite retailers. 

What is Black Friday?

Black Friday originated in the US and was known for being the huge sale event following Thanksgiving when many of the leftover stock was massively reduced in price. It became known as Black Friday based on the number of accidents that happened during these hectic, in-person sales. Now, with the convenience of shopping online, it is a much safer sale event and has spread across the world. 

What can I buy in the Black Friday sales?

The great news about Black Friday is that a majority of retailers take part to some extent. Largely, though, this is the best time of year to get huge deals on tech and fashion/beauty. For example, check out offers from some of your favourite stores such as Cult beauty, or browse these Black Friday Pandora deals where we have seen up to 25% off sitewide! 

Where can I find Black Friday clothing deals?

Finding clothing sales during Black Weekend is easy as so many known and loved retailers take part in the sales every year. Some of the most popular places to shop, with some of the biggest discounts across the site, can be found below. Or, you can shop some of the biggest discounts on clothing right here as we'll be keeping you up-to-date as the deals roll in!

• ASOS: In years gone by, ASOS Black Friday deals have been highly competitive, with the fashion giants unleashing up to 80% off sitewide throughout the sale season. 

• H&M: This high-street classic brand always participates in the Black Friday sale. Expect to find up to 70% off up until Cyber Monday. 

• boohoo: Find discounts across the site, including winter wear, with up to 50% off new-in items. 

• River Island: Famous for their Black Friday site wide sales, last year we saw a whopping 20% off everything!

• PrettyLittleThing: With PLT taking the fashion world by storm, it is no surprise people are looking to bag a bargain during the Pretty Little Thing Black Friday deals. Last year saw up to 80% off everything!

Will there be Black Friday Make-up deals?

Absolutely! If you're looking to get glammed up for the holiday seasons ahead, or if you're looking to replace an already much-loved product, or just hoping to grab some products to play around with, then this is a great chance to get your hands on some make-up for a great price. If you're overwhelmed by choice and don't want to miss out on some truly fantastic deals, check out our Black Friday Make-up deals page where we'll be tagging the best make-up deals throughout the sale season so you don't miss a thing! Otherwise, here are some great places to shop:

• Sephora: Yes, the big news is here - Sephora is now back in the UK! And, to celebrate their launch, we're expecting some very exciting discounts throughout the Black Week. We aren't sure when these deals will roll in, so be sure to stay tuned here so you don't miss out. 

• Beauty Bay: As an exclusively-online retailer, you won't have the option to bombard the stores for the Beauty Bay black Friday sale. However, this means you'll be able to use our discount codes to bag you even bigger savings on your purchases. We expect to find up to 20% off throughout the store!

• Cult Beauty: With some of the biggest names in beauty in their repertoire, it is no wonder Cult Beauty has really made a name for itself. If this Black Friday is anything like the last, we can expect to find up to 60% off!

• Boots: There is a reason that Boots has been around for much longer than the others in this list - they are tried and tested and loved by many. We expect to find some great deals in the Boots Black Friday sale, such as 1/3 off products you love and 3 for 2 deals. 

Where can I find the best Dyson Airwap Black Friday sales?

The Airwrap has become somewhat of a household name, with so many people gushing over its magic. Powered by air rather than heat, this product is designed to both protect your hair from excessive heat damage and give you salon-level stying that will last throughout the day. With all of this in mind, it is no wonder that people are ready and waiting to get their hands on it. To stay in-the-loop, pop over to our Dyson Airwrap Black Friday page!

With the standard Airwrap being almost £500, we aren't surprised that people are hoping to grab it for a discount this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here are some of the retailers most likely to slash their prices this year:

• Currys: Currys are always competitive with their prices, but especially during the Black Friday sales. Expect to find some big discounts off hundreds of brands across their site, including the Dyson Airwrap.

• Boots: Boots are known to have deals such as 3 for 2 or 1/3 off during their Black Friday sales. Last year, we saw discounts on the Dyson Airwrap so keep your eyes peeled this year.

• Amazon: One of the main Dyson Airwrap retailers; Amazon often have deals on their extension products such as the adjustable barrels.

• QVC: The QVC sales are unique, as they often also allow you to pay for more expensive products (such as this) in instalments. Expect to see 10% off the Airwrap right here!

• Dyson: Of course, Dyson itself sometimes participates in the Black Friday sale, too. 

• John Lewis: Expect to find up to 20% off the Dyson Airwrap at John Lewis. 

Will there be a Pandora Black Friday sale?

There will be! Pandora are a jewellery retailer that participates in Black Friday every year, and the deals are always worth checking out. Last year, their Black Week sale saw 20% off sitewide! And, what's more, we expect to see more of the same this year. Excluding their new Diamond range, we are anticipating another huge site-wide sale. To keep up to date with these deals as they are published, check out our Pandora Black Friday page! Here are some of the items we expect you'll be able to find in the 2023 sale:

• Stackable Rings: These charming dainty ring pieces can be easily stacked for a classy, put/together look. You can even mix-and-match different metals if you're feeling brave!

• Charm Bracelets: The most well-known product at Pandora is also expected to be discounted this year. If you're feeling generous, buy one in advance for a loved one at Christmas - the additional charms make great gifts for years to come, too!

• Pandora Charms: With hundreds of cute, personalised charms to choose from, take advantage of the 20% off on Black Friday!

• Pandora Necklaces: Dainty, classic and timeless. Grab a Pandora necklace during the sale for 20% off. 

Can I find a Cult Beauty Black Friday sale?

You absolutely can! And, what's more, last year the beauty giants released a 25% off everything Black Friday sale! We expect that this year we'll see sidewide discounts of a similar nature, so keep your eyes peeled on our Cult Beauty Black Friday homepage to make sure you don't miss a thing when the deals get released. Here are some of the brands and categories we expect to find the biggest discounts on:

Make Up:

• Charlotte Tilbury: Choose between the flawless filter foundation, Hollywood filter foundation, the sought-after contour wand and so much more in the Cult Beauty Charlotte Tilbury sale. 

• Hourglass: Grab yourself the Hourglass Instant Extensions mascarra, Veil translucent setting powder or Ambient Lighting palette in their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. 

• Benefit: Pick up the Benefit Roller Lash Mascarra, the Benefit Hoola bronzer or Porefessional primer for 20% off. 

• IT Cosmetics: Get up to 20% off the Beautiful together eye-defining trio, Bye-bye makeup melting balm and Your Skin But Better foundation.

• HUDA beauty: Bag yourself the HUDA Beauty Love Your Nudes set, Baby Bake powder or Faux filter concealer for more than 10% off. 

• Too Faced: Better than Sex mascarra, Lip injection Gloss or Born this way concealer for up to 20% off!

Skincare Favourites:

• The INKEY List: Oat Cleansing Balm, Niacinimde or Retinol Syrum for more than 10% off!

• Youth to the People: Superfood Cleanser, Air-Whip moisture cream and the Superberry Glow and Dream mask for up to 20% off.

• The Ordinary: Hyluaronic Acid, Niacinimide and Squalene Cleanser will be hugely discounted!

• Cerave: Grab the well-loved Foaming Cleanser for dry skin during the sale season. 

• WELEDA: Superfood cleanser for 15% off!

• LANEIGE: Viral LANEIGE Lip Mask with over 10% off. 

Cyber Monday FAQs

What is Cyber Monday?

Cyber Monday is officially the last day of the Black Friday sales event. On this day, people flood online and in-person stores to grab the last remaining big bargains and it was originally created to convince people to shop online (supposedly to prevent some of the infamous Black Friday accidents). Over the years it has become somewhat of a sales event in itself. Now, Cyber Monday often sees some retailers adding additional deals or slashing their prices even further. 

When is Cyber Monday?

Cyber Monday this year will be on Monday 27th November 2023. However, due to the popularity of the sale event, you may see some of the deals extended even past this date. 

Should I buy on Black Friday or wait for the Cyber Monday sales?

People often ask whether they should go ahead and shop for the Black Friday sales when it comes around or whether they should hold off and see if better deals become available on Cyber Monday. Our advice would be to buy on Black Friday if you have found something you've been looking for for a good price. Often, price reductions are not much bigger on Cyber Monday. Plus, there is always the chance that the items you want may run out of stock. So we recommend buying as soon as a good deal pops up.

Will there be Make up and Clothing deals in the Cyber Monday sales?

Absolutely. Just because the event has 'Cyber' in the name, it does not mean the sales are exclusively tech-based. If you're looking to stay up-to-date with some of the best deals post-Black Friday, keep an eye on our Black Friday Make Up Deals page as well as our Clothing deals page! 

Can I find Cyber Monday deals on Tech/Electronics?

You can! Check out some of these retailers to make sure you save on your electronic buys during this busy sale season:

• Currys: Grab deals on 4K TVs, Headphones and Speakers, Coffee Machines, Vacuum cleaners and so much more when you shop the Currys Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. The major retailers regularly offers hundreds of pounds off big items! 

• John Lewis: Grab up to 70% off in the huge John Lewis Cyber monday sales! 

• Amazon: Grab up to 20% off Kindles, Amazon Alexa devices and so much more throughout the Amazon Cyber monday sales!

How do I prepare for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales?

You know what they say: fail to prepare and you prepare to fail. Here is our handy step-by-step guide to making sure you're prepared for the sale season ahead:

1. Make a list: It can be easy getting swept up in the sales and you may ending up buying things you don't truly want or need. We recommend making a list of products you're interested in before shopping so you don't end up buying things unnecessarily. 

2. Observe prices before the sales: So, you've made your list of items you'd like and you're preparing for the sales. We advise that you take note of the prices of items you're looking to buy before the sale season begins. Some retailers will raise their prices before the big event so that their price reductions look bigger - don't be caught out! 

3. Check the returns: It is a well-known fact that the week following Black Friday is filled with people returning spontaneous buys. So, make sure you check the returns policy before you buy! Don't lose money by overpaying for returns.