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It's a rather busy time for shopping right now. Not only do we have Christmas in less than two months, but another major event is about to arrive - Black Friday . While the annual sale is not technically here in the UK until Friday, November 28, many of our favourite high street retailers like to drop early offers, with many already slashing prices for 2025. As a beauty writer, one that I was excited to see in the early hours of this morning was Boots, as the high street pharmacy chain has just launched its Black Friday sale earlier than ever, and it brings with it discounts across more than 2,000 products. Read more: Lush drops three advent calendars for Christmas- take a look inside each one Read more: Boots' new No7 beauty box worth £220 can be bought for £60 with this trick Now available to shop online and in store, the health and beauty chain's sales, no matter the time of year, always impress me and many other bargain hunters, with the latest for Black Friday offering incredible savings across luxury brands including Clinique, YSL, No7 and much more. This year, we're talking unmissable deals across everything including premium fragrance, electricals, with popular gift sets perfect for giving to that someone special on offer for better than half-price. As an avid bargain hunter who has covered many of Boots' sales in the past, I have decided to find my star picks from the retailer's Black Friday event that I would personally take advantage of, whether that be for Christmas shopping or as a personal little treat for myself. YSL's Black Opium needs no introduction. Now spanning multiple versions, this Over Red scent is one of the more recent additions of the floral gourmand perfume , boasting notes of white flowers, juicy cherry accord and dark, black coffee for that "thrilling" and "seductive" scent. This was one of my personal favourites when I was younger, and I know many other women will agree. Offering fruity, floral notes and a now iconic purple heart-shaped bottle with a crown topper, Vera Wang's Princess remains a firm staple for any age group. Finding the right fragrance can be hard, but, with CK One being marketed as Unisex, it's one that will be a top choice for anyone, regardless of gender. With its aromatic, citrus fragrance, there's a reason it's considered to be a bestseller for the brand, if not its most recognised bottle. It's the viral hair straightener that has had us all hooked for a while now. Boasting vitamin E and Moroccan argan oil infused floating plates, hair enthusiasts say it leaves their locks "glossy" and "shiny", without any damage or frizz. We can't forget about the men, especially with Christmas on the horizon. If your man needs a new shaver, then this grooming tool is said to offer the "best shave", as it utilises a 5+1 technology for maximum efficiency, while a handy travel case, charger, cleaning brush and shaver care cartridge help it to remain well cared for and safe. I am a firm believer in the REDKEN brand, and so is Sabrina Carpenter , so I couldn't not give this gift set a mention. Anyone looking to take care of their locks will be able to treat themselves to four products, two of which are full-sized, to achieve their healthiest hair. Any skincare buff will know just how popular Clinique is, and this set contains four full-size products that are perfect for gifting as one set, or individually wrapping as miniature stocking gifts. Olay is one of the biggest names in skincare, with this duo ideal for those looking to keep those pesky wrinkles at bay. Not only does it include the Collagen Peptide Cream, but there's the viral Super Serum that became so popular it was billed as "the cult beauty product of 2024." Eye bags and wrinkles are a common skincare problem of the modern day. However, don't book any cosmetics surgeries, as this Eye Bag Eraser uses gel-to-tape technology to lift, firm and smooth the delicate skin. While these are my top picks as a Beauty Writer, I understand that shoppers might still want to have a look around, so they can shop the full Boots Black Friday sale online and in store now.
