I’m a beauty writer and here are my favorite offerings from Sephora

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Even if you missed Sephora’s semi-annual sales event earlier this month, the Black Friday sale is here and the deals are here very Good. As a beauty writer who’s been covering sales for three years, I know now is the time to stock up on empties, try something you saw on TikTok, or stock up on gifts. To help you get the best deals, I went through pages of products and compiled a list of my holy grails, things we’ve already written about, and wishlist items I’ve been keeping an eye on.

One thing about Sephora’s Black Friday sale is that the deals vary from day to day – brands that run the gamut from Fresh and Fenty to Kiehl’s and Youth to The People – so be sure to check out this article through. Of course, it’s likely that something will sell out or change, but I will do my best to keep prices and stock as current as possible. For more discounts and updates on holiday shopping (beauty and otherwise), check out the rest of our Black Friday stories and gift guides.

Update from November 28th: Updated prices and verified inventory for all products.

I’ve had my NūFace microcurrent device for just over a year and can attest to its facelifting capabilities. I have the Trinity+, which is currently under $300, and the Mini+ is also discounted if you want to spend even less.

Grab this best-selling set from Glow Recipe, the brand beloved by beauty editors, dermatologists, and teens on TikTok. The gentle peeling toner is particularly suitable for smoothing the skin texture.

This limited edition Balm Dotcom lip balm set makes an excellent gift for Glossier fans.

I’m a big fan of this moisturizer, especially in cold weather and at night I use retinol. My skin soaks up the intensely hydrating formula and I never feel greasy.

Strategy writer Ambar Pardilla says this is her favorite SPF because it’s lightweight, hydrating, and doesn’t leave a white cast.

Stock up on Peace Out pimple patches while discounts still exist. Our junior writer Bella Druckman says they’re “great for relieving inflammation and combating pesky breakouts, especially when used overnight.”

Our beauty writer Tembe Denton-Hurst likes this because it sloughs off dry skin while hydrating the fresh, new skin underneath. And it’s gentle enough for daily use without irritating sensitive skin.

Pat McGrath’s velvety foundation is so good that strategist author Dominique Pariso saves it for special occasions. Right now you can get it for under $50.

And the company’s creamy powder blush blends easily, doesn’t leave stains, and is long-lasting, says Viera-Newton.

I won’t stop talking about the Tarte Shape Tape duplicate because it’s so good (and now under $10). If you buy one thing, it should be this.

Tarte’s heavily discounted palettes sell out quickly, but I found this one that’s only $20.

If you want a palette with more color options, this Too Faced palette offers 18 stunning shades.

As a replacement for your current beauty sponge (which has probably seen better days).

We love Briogeo’s Be Gentle line for sensitive scalps because it avoids all potential irritants (fragrances, parabens, and of course sulfates), as well as essential oils, lactose, soy, and gluten. In addition, it consists of soothing ingredients such as aloe and oat milk.

Many products from Strategist’s popular hair care brand Verb are 30 percent off, including the Ghost Hair Mask. It’s our most popular affordable hair mask and is suitable for all hair types.

The brand’s shampoo and conditioner are said to be best for fine hair and there is a line dedicated to quickly eliminating frizz.

We’ve long been fans of T3’s easy-to-use hot tools. This features an extra long barrel that allows you to curl more hair in less time.

Here’s a compact version that won’t take up much space in your carry-on luggage.

Thirty percent off our favorite versatile curling iron; It is available with 1-, 1.25-, and 1.5-inch barrels for different curl styles.

If you’ve been curious about Shark’s styling tools (supposedly good Dyson dupes), now is the time to take the plunge.

After a friend allowed me to inject their Maison Margiela, I really wanted a sample set of my own. This one comes with seasonally appropriate, cozy scents: Jazz Club, By the Fireplace and Autumn Vibes.

For slightly fresher scents, the brand also offers a set of Bubble Bath, Beach Walk and When the Rain Stops.

The Milk scent from DedCool is my new favorite “You but better” scent. I plan on getting a travel version while there’s still a discount.

I found some deep Discounts on Boy Smells candles that I expect to sell out quickly.

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