$13 Medicube, 30 Percent Off Tarte and Verb at the Ulta Early Black Friday Sale
We’re still a few Fridays away from Black Friday, but Ulta started its Early Black Friday sale this week. The beauty retailer has deep savings — up to 50 percent off — on makeup, skin care, body care, hair care, wellness, and fragrance. Every week, new deals are announced, and they’re giving us sneak peeks at some of the upcoming deals, too.
The sale started October 25 and runs through November 21. I’ve spotted some great gifty items, like up to 45 percent off gift sets by Lovery and Dr. Brandt and 30 percent off tools, including Nuface and Solawave. Plus it’s a great time to stock up on your favorites. There’s up to 30 percent off K-beauty brands, including Medicube, Dr. Melaxin, and CosRx. Curl products from Verb, Curl Talk, and Camille Rose are also up to 30 percent off, and Wet Brushes are buy one, get one 50 percent off.
Some of the products on sale now will be available through the 21st; other sales end weekly. To help you keep track of all the best discounts, we’ll update this story every week with new sales. Here are our top picks from what you can shop right now.
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Deals I personally think are the best
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A Strategist favorite tool that lifts and tones skin — with a savings of more than $60.
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Save $100 on the 24-piece set, which includes skin care, fragrance, and face tools.
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Three different hair tools for less than $200 is a great deal.
Skin care deals that end 10/31
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The snail mucin formula Strategist staff and readers love so much in an eye cream.
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If you’re going to gift them socks, make them aloe-infused so they soften feet while they sleep.
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Upgrade to a glycolic-acid body wash this winter and get rid of dry, dead skin.
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The cutest lip balm for a tween stocking or gift exchange.
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Pack this sunscreen mini set for your upcoming winter getaway.
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A luxe-feeling cleansing balm. Plus, buy a Clinique product and get a holiday gift set for $69.
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An eye treatment with a separate formula for upper lids and under eye skin.
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TikTok has me curious about this K-beauty balm. At $13, it's worth a try.
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With two teens and a tween, we go through pimple patches fast in my house.
Tools sales that end 10/31
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The tool not only gets rid of dead skin but also peach fuzz.
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Three TYMO stylers for under $200 — a great gift for a hair enthusiast.
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The microcurrent tool really does visibly lift and sculpt your face with regular use.
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This is a significant savings on the popular red light-therapy mask.
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The hair brushes are buy one, get one 50 percent off right now.
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Upgrade his razor for this sleek, high-tech, electric one.
Makeup deals that end 10/31
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Save $10 on the concealer that visually lifts the skin as it covers.
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The dual-side palette has nine eyeshadows, two blushes, and two highlighters.
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This beloved brow gel has microfibers to thicken brows as it shapes.
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An already affordable blush duo just got even cheaper.
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Save on my favorite self-tanner mousse — no streaks and believable color.
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Makeup artist Erica Taylor told us she loves the Milani setting sprays.
Hair care deals that end 10/31
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A solid choice for slick styles and smooth edges.
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Bring damaged hair back to life with this keratin-rich shampoo.
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The leave-in curl cream smells incredible with vanilla and macadamia oil.
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Stylists often recommend this volumizing hairspray.
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Roots grow in fast. Stock up on this DIY kit.
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Curl definition, frizz control, and hydration from one styling cream.
Deals that end 11/21
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If you're looking to invest in a brush set, do it now while this 12-piece set is 40 percent off.
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For at DIY nail pros: Save $25 on this 7-piece collection.
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The creamy contour stick comes in four different shades.
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I probably wouldn't buy myself a foot massager, but I'd be delighted to receive one.
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The ultimate Advent calendar with skin care, fragrance, and beauty tools — and it's $100 off.
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The set contains the buzzy liquid microneedling serum and a barrier recovery cream.
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