Calling all deal hunters: Black Friday will officially begin tomorrow (29 November). With that said, Black Friday sales at big-name brands and retailers, from Currys to Boots, have been in full swing for weeks. Here, you’ll find the latest Black Friday news, and the most impressive deals as they drop.
Whether you’re after beauty essentials, a high-spec laptop, a new mattress or a top of the range TV, Black Friday is second to none when it comes to the sheer number of deals available. Throughout the sales, the IndyBest team will be bringing you the best discounts, on tried-and-tested buys, in our Black Friday shopping guides.
From toys to jewellery and furniture, we know the biggest price drops aren’t necessarily the best. The most impressive, genuine deals are on products that are actually worth your money, which is why we’ll be bringing you discounts on products that have been tried, tested and approved by us.
Right now, you can save on the Dyson airwrap; Sony has discounted the price of the PS5 Slim to an all-time low, and Pandora has launched its sale with up to 30 per cent off jewellery. Elsewhere, you can find bargains at John Lewis, Argos, LOOKFANTASTIC and more. It’s shaping up to be one of the biggest Black Friday sales ever.
Read more: Best Black Friday deals to shop, according to a shopping expert
Sizzling air fryer savings on Ninja, Salter and Instant
Cooking with little to no oil and using less energy than an oven (as little as 17p per day, in fact), air fryers have become a staple in many people’s kitchens. If you’re yet to invest, Ella has picked out some sizzling Black Friday deals on models that come tried and tested by the team (so you know they won’t be duds).
Ninja deluxe foodi dual-zone air fryer AF451UKDBCP: Was £269.99, now £189.99, Ninja.co.uk
Ninja’s Black Friday sale has officially landed, bringing with it a saving of £80 this dual-zone air fryer. This model boasts a generous capacity, six pre-set functions, and claims to cook food up to 75 per cent faster than a regular oven. This discounted bundle includes silicone tongs, an apron, two non-stick drawers, two non-stick crisper plates, a digital cooking probe and a recipe guide.
Salter EK4548 dual air fryer: Was £137, now £84.99, Currys.co.uk
In her review, our air fryer expert, Lauren, awarded Salter’s air fryer the accolade of best overall. She said: “This Salter style covers all bases with its relatively large baskets, countless cooking options and incredibly easy-to-use design. Trust us, if you’re thinking you don’t need a dual basket option, it always comes in handy.” Now, you can get 40 per cent off, giving you a saving of £50.
Lois Borny28 November 2024 11:45
This Skims viral slip dress is half-price
For the first time ever, Kim Kardashian’s brand Skims has launched a site-wide Black Friday sale, meaning you can secure rare savings on viral shapewear, clothing, loungewear and underwear. Case in point, the brand’s social-media viral slip dress is half-price (was £80, now £40, Skims.com).
Lois Borny28 November 2024 11:30
Get 25% off Elemis’s pro-collagen cleansing balm
One of our beauty writer Lucy-s go-to buys, owing to its “comforting and hydrating” formula, Elemis pro-collagen cleansing balm (was £49, now £36.75, Boots.com) has also earned the likes of Victoria Beckham and Natalie Portman as fans. Now, you can save 25 per cent on a 100g tub, and see what all the fuss is about.
Elemis pro-collagen cleansing balm: Was £49, now £36.75, Boots.com
With key ingredients antioxidant padina pavonica algae, skin barrier-boosting starflower oil, and brightening elderberry, Elemis’s pro-collagen cleansing balm has a creamy texture, according to Lucy, which then turns into a silky oil consistency upon application. Removing stubborn formulas such as waterproof mascara and lip stains, it’s suitable for drier and oilier complexions alike.
Lois Borny28 November 2024 11:15
Pandora’s Black Friday sale is dazzling
Of all the jewellery Black Friday sales, Pandora’s has been one of the most hotly anticipated, and it’s now in full swing. There’s up to 30 per cent off enviable pieces, from its ‘timeless’ range and lab-grown diamonds to buzzy collaborations, from Disney to Marvel.
Pandora organically shaped bangle: Was £150, now £120, Pandora.net
Right now, there’s 20 per cent off this sleek, 14-carat gold-plated bangle. With its wavy profile that varies in thickness, it was inspired by the natural lines and curves found in nature.
Lois Borny28 November 2024 11:00
Save on your next holiday with these travel Black Friday deals
Whether you’re dreaming of sunny beaches or a weekend city break, book during Black Friday, and you can save hundreds of pounds on hotel stays, flights and all-inclusive package holidays. To help you save on your upcoming trip, travel writer Natalie Wilson has everything you need to know, including deals landing now.
Lois Borny28 November 2024 10:45
Gamers, you can save £30 on the Xbox Series X
Our tech writer, Alex, says that this is the most powerful gaming console Microsoft makes. Totally silent, it matches the performance of a high-end gaming PC – speedily loading games and booting up menus in a split second. Over at Amazon, you can save 5 per cent on the console which, while it doesn’t seem much, works out as £30 off.
Lois Borny28 November 2024 10:22
Save on Lego and more children’s toys, from Toniebox to Jellycat
A great Christmas gift for Lego fans (green fingers not required), Lego’s colourful wildflower arrangement is now on sale at Very with £15 off.
Lego wildflower bouquet set: Was £54.99, now £40.99, Very.co.uk
Once finished, this floral 939-piece build features 16 stems with a mix of flower and leaf varieties, including lavender, gerbera daisies and lupins. The blooms are made using sustainably sourced sugarcane, so have less of an environmental impact, compared with other standard Lego sets.
Lois Borny28 November 2024 10:15
Save £100 on the Apple iPhone 12 at Argos
Apple iPhone 12, 128GB: Was £499, now £399, Argos.co.uk
While it’s not the latest and greatest iPhone, if you’re looking for an affordable, capable smartphone, this is a deal worth paying attention to. Thanks to Argos’s Black Friday sale, you can save 20 per cent on the iPhone 12. “If you don’t mind having a less advanced camera than the iPhone 12 Pro, the iPhone 12 is the better choice. It’s cheaper, performs the same, looks the same, has the same display, has the same 5G connectivity and weighs less,” Alex, our tech writer, said in his review.
Lois Borny28 November 2024 10:00
Why you can trust us to find the best deals
What makes IndyBest different? Our team of shopping experts have been covering Black Friday and other major sales for years, so we know how to spot a good deal from a bad one.
On top of knowing our way around a sale, we’re each experts in our field. Between us, our team has spent countless hours testing and reviewing everything from phones and laptops to beauty products, mattresses, air fryers and toys.
You can also rest assured that we only recommend deals on products we’ve tested and from brands we trust. That means we bring you genuine savings on products we think you’ll love as much as we do.
To help you shop smarter and save more this Black Friday, we’ve put together a list of shopping tips using everything we’ve learned from past sales.
Lois Borny28 November 2024 09:45