Best Early Black Friday Beauty Deals

We loved this gentle body wash for its incredible light citrus scent and highly moisturizing formula, which didn’t irritate our sensitive skin. In fact, some of our testers found they could skip body lotion after using this body wash, which is a major plus in our books.

We’re a big fan of multitasking, and this 2-in-1 body wash and shampoo from Honest Co. is right up our alley. In our body wash evaluations, we found its creamsicle fragrance faint and pleasant, though slightly drying, and its bottle easy to use and dispense from.

With a thick and creamy consistency, we found this body wash to be quite moisturizing, but we were divided on its scent. If you like sweeter coconut fragrances, it might be perfect for you, but keep shopping if you prefer something less fragrant.

It isn’t often you find a curling iron for less than $20. This one wasn’t our favorite in our evaluations (it snagged hair), but it created bouncy curls and features 30 temperature settings. We found a lot to like about it, and it’s on sale for 31 percent off.

This whole-body deodorant from Lume comes in a two-pack, available in 12 fragrances. According to the manufacturer, it provides 72 hours of sweat and odor protection, and its key ingredients include mandelic acid and caffeine.

This 2-pack of Mando Whole Body Deodorant is offered at 39 percent off its price. Its key, odor-fighting ingredient is mandelic acid, and it comes in nine scents and one unscented version. In our evaluations, we found it worked well at combating odors, but its fragrance is strong (just be sure you’re okay with that).

Native Deodorant has a wide applicator and comes in a unique sea salt and cedar scent. It offers up to 72 hours of protection, according to its manufacturer. In our evaluations, it left white marks on dark clothing, so be cautious when applying it.

Michael Todd was CR’s top pick for best electric dermaplaning tool. It was comfortable to hold and grip, removed peach fuzz with ease, and comes with several replacement blades. It even delivers a comforting vibration that we grew to love.

We really liked these dermaplaning tools because they effectively remove peach fuzz, have sharp blades, and come in a pack of three. The handle is curved, comfortable to hold, and the tool is lightweight. Just be careful: we found the blade to be incredibly sharp.

The Tweezerman is a non-disposable dermaplaning tool with a comfortable, curved handle and a sharp, replaceable blade. It’s quite weighty, though, which you may like (it feels super substantial), and it removed facial hair beautifully.

Detangling brushes save not only time but also effort when tackling knots or an unruly mane. And for me, the FHI Heat Unbrush is the one to beat. It earned the distinction of being the best for curly hair in our evaluations of the best detangling brushes, and our testers liked its lightweight feel. I personally switched to it because my old brush had those beads at the end of the bristles, and they were snagging in my hair and ripping out my extensions. The Unbrush has smooth bristles, so it glides through my hair so smoothly and detangles without catching my extensions. It’s available in a variety of colors at different prices, but this is the lowest price you’ll find.

This 1.5-inch hair straightener features tourmaline ceramic plates and an adjustable temperature that reaches up to 410°F. It also takes 30 seconds to heat up and has an auto shutoff feature that turns it off after one hour, so you don’t have to worry that you left it on.

The Conair Double Ceramic Flat Iron is a great lower-cost option if you’re in the market for a new one. It has five temperature settings, a rare find at this price, and it heats up in about 30 seconds, but the temperatures vary about 6 degrees from whatever you set it to. Our evaluator found it to be a bit clunky to use, but it’s small, light, and easy to maneuver thanks to pivoting plates and a swivel cord.

This flat was CR’s top pick thanks to several features: it heated up in just 21 seconds, stabilized the fastest, and maintained a consistent temperature over time. Our testers all loved the way it made their hair straight and sleek in no time.

Hot Tools hair styling tools are a common sight at hair salons, and for good reason. Our evaluators found that this flat iron heated up fast and was easy to use. It has variable heat settings to give users more control, and the plates are slightly longer than most straighteners, a feature that could be useful for styling longer hair. It’s important to note that the temperature consistency isn’t reliable and could vary by as much as 20 degrees from the set temperature during use. It has a 2-hour window before it automatically shuts off, so you’ll want to remember to unplug it after every use.

This chic, turban-style, mulberry silk bonnet can leave hair feeling nourished and moisturized. It has a snug fit and stays on well for shorter hair (including straight hair); however, it’s not as comfortable for those with long hair. Our evaluator saw a noticeable difference the morning after sleeping in this bonnet, noting that her hair had a little bounce and shine with absolutely no frizz. It managed to stay on all night, was the perfect fit for our evaluator, and it kept her rollers secured. Bonus: it left no forehead marks.

The PrinceHairCompany bonnet is beautiful, soft, and roomy—perfect for those with long hair or protective styles. Its adjustable tie offers a secure, comfortable fit without leaving marks. However, its oversized design can feel bulky or hot for short-haired sleepers, and it may slide around overnight.

This edge control gel was our evaluators’ top choice for coarse and coily hair. The Cantu Shea Butter Extra Hold Edge Stay Gel glides on smoothly and gives a medium hold. There is a slight, sweet scent, and when applying, one reviewer noticed a greasy feel, but the greasiness evaporated quickly.

This medium-hold gel has a floral, fruity scent. One evaluator said the silky product had the perfect amount of hold without weighing down her 2C-3B curls, and it controlled frizz well. However, another evaluator, with very thick 3A-B curls with low porosity and dense strands, thought it created knots and frizz for her on day two.

Although this Conair hair dryer has limited settings and a short cord, compared to our top picks, its real draw is that its price can’t be beat. It features three heat and two speed settings, with a cool-shot button. A concentrator nozzle is included to help direct heat where you need it.

The Laifen is a budget-friendly hair dryer, even when it’s not on sale, and this is just a few dollars more than the best price we’ve seen in months. It’s similar in appearance to the Dyson Supersonic: T-shaped, with a compact head that makes it easier to hold. Its concentrator attaches magnetically and can be rotated without taking it off entirely. Our testers found the buttons well-designed and easy to use, and the icons easy to read. Plus, it’s not too loud, reaching 79 decibels in our tests. The Laifen comes with only one attachment (a concentrator), and lacks a one-touch cool shot. It’s the least hot of all the hair dryers we tested, reaching 108° F in our tests on its highest setting. And at 71 inches, the Laifen’s cable is the shortest of all our recommended dryers.

We liked this budget-conscious microfiber towel and found it effective at absorbing water on short hair (it didn’t work as well on longer hair). But it comes in several colors at a great price, and each order includes three hair towels. 

The TenStars Microfiber Hair Towel was a top budget pick in our tests. It’s soft, fluffy, and did a decent job absorbing water from our hair. Be aware that it slipped off our heads at times, so securing it with a claw clip might be helpful.

The Revlon One-Step Volumizer is beloved for a reason: It just works. One tester shared this pro tip to achieve the best results: Keep tension on the hair and work in smaller sections. Otherwise, you may end up with a head full of frizz.

In our at-home evaluations, this straightening comb worked best for testers with curly hair. It has five temperature settings, an auto shutoff feature, and is extremely lightweight. One tester especially liked that it could straighten the hair right at the root better than the Drybar Straightening Brush it was tested against.

This steamer was the only one we tried that made no noise. We found it comfortable and effective, and a cinch to use. It was easy to store, too. It’s marked down 20 percent for this sale.

This is one of the first-ever micellar waters, and is now a classic. It’s lightly hydrating and has a subtle scent, though our evaluators had mixed reviews with how well it removed makeup. This one’s probably better used as part of a two-step cleansing routine rather than on its own. 

This lightly scented micellar water from a popular French brand landed in the middle of every evaluator’s ranking. “It gets the job done,” said one evaluator. Another said it required a few swipes with a cotton pad to remove tubing mascara, “but nothing too strenuous.” Although the company claims that its product is designed for sensitive skin, the inclusion of fragrance means it might not be right for everyone.

Our evaluators found that the St. Tropez Classic Bronzing Mousse was the perfect beginner’s self-tanner, creating a light, believable golden color and being easy to apply. It was the best pick for lighter skin shades because it was too subtle to make darker skin shades pop. We didn’t notice any color transfer after the application.

This comfortable, soft eye/sleep mask from Mzoo is our top pick in our evaluations. It has contoured memory foam eye coverings that don’t smush your eyes or lashes, and a slider buckle to adjust it properly around your head (no Velcro means a lower chance of snagging hair).

This Supergoop sunscreen comes in a mist formula for better absorption and features SPF 50 and vitamin C, which is an antioxidant. It’s sweat and water-resistant up to 80 minutes and comes in four scents: citrus, vanilla orchid, sunny citrus, and coconut.

In our evaluations, this hanging organizer from Bagsmart didn’t hold as many items as the Nishel, but it features elastic straps to help contain bottles and a water-resistant polyester exterior. It comes in two sizes and a choice of 19 colors and prints.

The Nishel Travel Toiletry Bag is a hanging organizer, meaning you can hang it on the bathroom door with every compartment laid out in full view. This bag, on sale for 27 percent off, is an antidote to disorganization. It has several compartments, two of which have different-sized mesh pockets. Our evaluator also noted that it has a large capacity but still zips up easily even when full. The low price is reflected in the quality of the material, however, so if you don’t mind the fabric looking a little on the cheaper side (the reviewer noted theirs attracted a lot of dust) this could be a great choice.