I have girlfriends who refer to Black Friday as their version of the Olympics, but I think it's more like "The Hunger Games." While (in most cases, anyway) you're not actually fighting for your life, scoring the last pair of half-priced Vince Camuto boots in your size can feel like a major victory.
I may not be able to help you navigate the crowds, but this list of the best beauty buys for Black Friday and Cyber Monday (plus a few bonuses) will give you a leg up on the competition. Now, all you have to do is decide if you'd rather brave actual traffic or Internet traffic -- or both. Either way, may the odds be ever in your favor.
I may not be able to help you navigate the crowds, but this list of the best beauty buys for Black Friday and Cyber Monday (plus a few bonuses) will give you a leg up on the competition. Now, all you have to do is decide if you'd rather brave actual traffic or Internet traffic -- or both. Either way, may the odds be ever in your favor.
• Benefit Lip Lotto 3 piece lipstick set, $18: While the boys are at Best Buy, we'll be at ULTA grabbing this set of three full-sized lipsticks for the price of one.
Available Friday, 11/29, exclusively at ULTA.
• Clarisonic MiaFirst, $99: For the first time ever, Clarisonic is offering one of its devices for under $100, making it the perfect opportunity to snatch one for yourself (and a friend if you're feeling generous).
Available between 11/26 - 12/5, 12/9, and 12/26 - 1/5 at Clarisonic.com and select retailers.
• Chantecaille: In the largest discount the lux beauty brand's site has ever offered, receive 30% off your entire purchase.
Available Monday, 12/2 at Chantecaille.com.
• MAC False Lashes Colour, $25: It doesn't actually come out until December 26, but for a limited time, MAC counters and online stores will be selling the mascara before its release date. Available Wednesday, 11/27 - Friday, 11/29 at Macy's counters and Macys.com.
• Say Yes To: $2 on all single items for two hours. We'll take one of everything, please.
Available Monday, 12/2 from 12pm - 2pm EST. at YesToCarrots.com.
Available Friday, 11/29, exclusively at ULTA.
• Clarisonic MiaFirst, $99: For the first time ever, Clarisonic is offering one of its devices for under $100, making it the perfect opportunity to snatch one for yourself (and a friend if you're feeling generous).
Available between 11/26 - 12/5, 12/9, and 12/26 - 1/5 at Clarisonic.com and select retailers.
• Chantecaille: In the largest discount the lux beauty brand's site has ever offered, receive 30% off your entire purchase.
Available Monday, 12/2 at Chantecaille.com.
• MAC False Lashes Colour, $25: It doesn't actually come out until December 26, but for a limited time, MAC counters and online stores will be selling the mascara before its release date.
• Say Yes To: $2 on all single items for two hours. We'll take one of everything, please.
Available Monday, 12/2 from 12pm - 2pm EST. at YesToCarrots.com.
• bareMinerals: Go For The Glow Kit and Light Things Up Kit, $10 each.
Available Friday, 11/29 at ULTA.
• Cargo: Let's Meet In Paris mini lip gloss kit, $8 (50% off).
Available Friday, 11/29 at ULTA/Ulta.com.
• Bobbi Brown: Receive a mini Long Wear Makeup Remover and a full-size Extreme Party Mascara with any order.
Available Thursday, 11/28 - Saturday, 11/30 at BobbiBrownCosmetics.com.
• Choose five samples with any purchase.
Available Sunday, 12/1 - Tuesday, 12/3 at BobbiBrownCosmetics.com.
• Chantecaille: Receive a free Tiger In The Wild Palette with your purchase of $225 or more.
Available Friday, 11/29 at Chantecaille.com.
• MAC: A sneak peak at their first true black matte lipstick.
Available for one day only, Friday, 11/29 at MACCosmetics.com.
• Make Up For Ever: Two full size Aqua Shadows, $10.
Available Friday, 11/29 - Sunday, 12/1 at Sephora/Sephora.com.
• ULTA: Starry Lights Light-Up Blockbuster 76 Piece Collection, $16.99.
Available Friday, 11/29 at ULTA.
• Urban Decay: Revolution Lipstick 6 piece set, $50.
Available Friday, 11/29 at UrbanDecay.com.
•Travel size set of All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray, Supercurl Mascara, and Eyeshadow Primer Potion, as well as the Black Market 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Set, $35.
Available Friday, 11/29 at UrbanDecay.com.
•Smoked Palette and Eyeshadow Primer Potion Travel Duo, $40.
Available Monday, 12/2 at UrbanDecay.com.
•The 2011 Book of Shadows Vol. IV with a Revolution Lipstick sample, $25.
Available Monday, 12/2 at UrbanDecay.com.
Available Friday, 11/29 at ULTA.
• Cargo: Let's Meet In Paris mini lip gloss kit, $8 (50% off).
Available Friday, 11/29 at ULTA/Ulta.com.
• Bobbi Brown: Receive a mini Long Wear Makeup Remover and a full-size Extreme Party Mascara with any order.
Available Thursday, 11/28 - Saturday, 11/30 at BobbiBrownCosmetics.com.
• Choose five samples with any purchase.
Available Sunday, 12/1 - Tuesday, 12/3 at BobbiBrownCosmetics.com.
• Chantecaille: Receive a free Tiger In The Wild Palette with your purchase of $225 or more.
Available Friday, 11/29 at Chantecaille.com.
• MAC: A sneak peak at their first true black matte lipstick.
Available for one day only, Friday, 11/29 at MACCosmetics.com.
• Make Up For Ever: Two full size Aqua Shadows, $10.
Available Friday, 11/29 - Sunday, 12/1 at Sephora/Sephora.com.
• ULTA: Starry Lights Light-Up Blockbuster 76 Piece Collection, $16.99.
Available Friday, 11/29 at ULTA.
• Urban Decay: Revolution Lipstick 6 piece set, $50.
Available Friday, 11/29 at UrbanDecay.com.
•Travel size set of All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray, Supercurl Mascara, and Eyeshadow Primer Potion, as well as the Black Market 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Set, $35.
Available Friday, 11/29 at UrbanDecay.com.
•Smoked Palette and Eyeshadow Primer Potion Travel Duo, $40.
Available Monday, 12/2 at UrbanDecay.com.
•The 2011 Book of Shadows Vol. IV with a Revolution Lipstick sample, $25.
Available Monday, 12/2 at UrbanDecay.com.
• Alterna: 3 Steps To Flawless Hair Kit, $10.
Available Friday, 11/29 - Monday, 12/2 at Sephora.com.
• Miss Jessie's: 40% off site wide.
Available now, while supplies last at MissJessies.com.
• Moroccanoil: Receive complimentary full-sized products with your purchase of a Moroccaoil.com e-gift card. Plus free shipping on your purchase of $55 or more.
Available Thursday, 11/28 - Monday, 12/2 at Moroccanoil.com.
Available Friday, 11/29 - Monday, 12/2 at Sephora.com.
• Miss Jessie's: 40% off site wide.
Available now, while supplies last at MissJessies.com.
• Moroccanoil: Receive complimentary full-sized products with your purchase of a Moroccaoil.com e-gift card. Plus free shipping on your purchase of $55 or more.
Available Thursday, 11/28 - Monday, 12/2 at Moroccanoil.com.
• Butter London: Exclusive Fashion Size Duo, $10.
•20% off site wide, and 50% off "last call" items when you enter the code 'CYBER13' at check out.
Available Friday, 11/29 - Monday, 12/2 at ButterLondon.com.
• OPI: Cheers To The Holidays Mini 4 Piece Set, $7.50.
Available Friday, 11/29 at ULTA.
• Red Carpet Manicure: Pro 45 Starter Kit, $49.99.
Available Friday, 11/29 at ULTA.
Available Friday, 11/29 - Monday, 12/2 at ButterLondon.com.
• OPI: Cheers To The Holidays Mini 4 Piece Set, $7.50.
Available Friday, 11/29 at ULTA.
• Red Carpet Manicure: Pro 45 Starter Kit, $49.99.
Available Friday, 11/29 at ULTA.