1) Sephora Holiday Savings Event (starts Fri, Oct 31)
The big one is here. Use code EVERYTHING online (in-store works too).
Sephora Collection: 30% off 10/31–11/10
Rouge: 20% off 10/31–11/10
VIB: 15% off 11/4–11/10
Insider: 10% off 11/4–11/10 (free to join & stack with the 30% off Sephora Collection)
What to grab (quick picks): everyday SPF and cleansers, holiday gift sets with built-in value, and any high-ticket tools you’ve been eyeing (the percentage off hits harder there). If you’re acne-prone or textured: look at gentle exfoliants and non-pore-clogging moisturizers, then layer in makeup-skincare hybrids for smoother wear.
2) Amazon Holiday Beauty Event (ends Sun, Nov 2)
Amazon quietly rolled out its annual beauty event with up to 75% off across skin, hair, and tools—great for budget-friendly dupes and last-minute gifts. Event runs through Nov 2, so this is a true weekend play. Look for markdowns on Dyson hair tools, Laneige sets, Crest whitestrips, and CeraVe staples.
3) Ulta Early Black Friday (live now)
Ulta’s doing rolling weekly deals through Nov 22—up to 40% off across categories and big brands (Clinique, NuFace, GHD, Lancôme, Morphe, etc.). New offers drop each week, so check back, but there are already solid hair-tool and fragrance buys.
4) Macy’s Friends & Family (thru Mon, Nov 4)
If you’re filling gift baskets or home goodies, Macy’s F&F spans fashion/home and overlaps our weekend. Watch for site-wide “FRIEND” code offers and Star Rewards $20 Star Money for every $100 (through Nov 4th)
5) Best Buy “DoorBOOsters” + Early Black Friday (starts Fri, Oct 31)
Electronics for content creation: cameras, lighting, laptops, and SD cards see early price drops starting Oct 31, with weekly waves leading into the main sale later in November. Perfect timing if you need gear before holiday shoots.
6) Mark your calendar (next week & beyond)
Target Early Black Friday: Nov 6–8 (lots of 40%-plus categories).
Walmart Black Friday Events: Event 1 Nov 14–16, Event 2 Nov 25–30, Cyber Monday Dec 1. Walmart+ gets early online access.
Quick strategy to maximize savings
Stack status + coupons: Sephora tier + code, Macy’s FRIEND + Star Money, and Amazon coupons on product pages.
Shop sets/tools first: higher ticket = bigger absolute dollars saved (Sephora + Ulta).
Know the cutoffs: Amazon’s beauty event ends Nov 2—checkout this weekend so you don’t miss tool markdowns.
My members-only cart starters
Sephora: holiday skin kits, non-comedogenic moisturizers, and any pricier hair tool you’ve been waiting on.
Amazon: stocking-stuffer beauty under $20 (lip treatments, brighteners) + a hero tool if it’s tagged.
Ulta: weekly hair-care promos (brushes, dryers, irons) and fragrance minis for gifting.
Best Buy: spare SD cards, mic upgrades, ring lights.
