Jennifer Romolini
·Senior Beauty Editor
Updated
It's almost time for the 2024's biggest Black Friday deals, which, for many shoppers, mean a once-annual opportunity to score serious savings on big-ticket tech and home items (trust me, your uncle has been waiting all year to buy that Solo Stove). But, for me — a vain middle-aged beauty editor, soon turning the tender age of 52! — this is the moment to snag major markdowns on all my favorite anti-aging skin-care. Truly, there's a Black Friday beauty sale to address each and every one of my getting-older issues, from eye bags to a crepey neck to a sagging jaw. I test skin-care solutions for a living, and while most anti-aging products are ineffective (or at least majorly overhyped), I also have dozens in my arsenal that have made a visible difference in the texture, clarity, firmness and brightness of my skin.
Let me be clear: I don't necessarily expect any beauty product — discounted for Black Friday or not — to turn back the clock. That's a (bankrupt) fool's errand. But I do try hundreds of products each year and, over time, I've identified the tried-and-true ultra-hydrating creams, wrinkle-minimizing serums and de-puffing eye masks that not only freshen my complexion, but also soothe my dried-out and tired cold-weather skin. In combing through the plethora of Black Friday 2024 beauty sales, I'm on the lookout for products with high-quality ingredients I recognize from skin-care brands I trust with a proven track record of results.
The beauty deals below represent some of my all-time favorite products. Most are clinically proven or, at the very least, wildly well-reviewed.
Quick overview
Rescue Balm +Dark Spot Retouch Recovery Cream
$6$12
Save $6
See at AmazonDermora Golden Glow Under-Eye Patches, 20 Pairs
$7$14
Save $7
See at AmazonBaimei Jade Roller and Gua Sha Set
$7$16
Save $9 with Prime + code
See at AmazonCosRx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence
$13$25
Save $12
See at AmazonDerma E Stem Cell Lifting & Firming Eye Treatment
$15$25
Save $10
See at AmazonWeleda Skin Food
$14$19
Save $5
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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration Moisturizer
$27$38
Save $11
See at Amazon Grace & Stella Under Eye Mask (Gold, 24 Pairs)
$16$35
Save $19
See at AmazonTatcha The Serum Eye Brightener Stick
$39$49
Save $10
See at AmazonGold Bond Age Renew Neck & Chest Firming Cream
$11$16
Save $5
See at AmazonAlbolene Face Moisturizer and Makeup Remover
$10$19
Save $9
See at AmazonCosRx Snail Mucin Sheet Masks, 10-Pack
$15$25
Save $10
See at AmazonRoC Multi Correxion 5-in-1 Restoring Night Cream
$25$33
Save $8
See at AmazonTatcha The Rice Polish Classic
$52$68
Save $16
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The best Black Friday anti-aging skin-care deals (so far)
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Rescue Balm +Dark Spot Retouch Recovery Cream
$6$12Save $6This skin-soothing, color-correcting cream is made specifically for disguising angry, red post-blemish skin (essentially the period between when you pop a pimple and it heals), but I find it works well for any redness or dark spots on my face — especially broken capillaries around my nose, my weird red chin and brown-ish sun damage too.
It has the texture of a lightweight, silky serum, absorbs fast and leaves areas where you want a "color correction" primed for your normal foundation or concealer. I can't guarantee it will work for your skin as well as it does mine, but at $6 (half off!) it's certainly worth a try.
$6 at Amazon
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Dermora Golden Glow Under-Eye Patches, 20 Pairs
$7$14Save $7If your under-eyes are looking puffy, dark and tired, we're happy to report that there's an easy — and tres affordable — fix. These eye masks are formulated to reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness while making you feel like you're getting a spa treatment in your own home.
Made with real gold and ingredients like tea tree oil, glycerin, castor oil and collagen, these patches promise to revitalize your skin and reduce puffiness in 20 minutes.
$7 at Amazon
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Baimei Jade Roller and Gua Sha Set
$7$16Save $9 with Prime + codeThere are loads of pricey treatments and potions meant to decrease facial puffiness, promote collagen growth and improve the texture of aging skin, but the ancient art of face rolling is the easiest, least expensive and arguably the most relaxing.
This high-quality jade roller and face massager tool set has over 27,000 five-star reviews and, right now, it's more than half off.
Save $9 with Prime + code
$7 at Amazon
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CosRx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence
$13$25Save $12My beloved snail mucin from CosRx is excellent for evening skin tone and making your face look softer and brighter overall. It's won multiple awards, has over 55,000 five-star Amazon reviews and impresses most beauty editors I know.
After using it the first time (here is my full review), my face was noticeably dewier and other users have boasted about its ability to hydrate, repair and improve dullness in the skin — all of which helps wrinkles look less deep and crepey. When I tried it again this month, after a medi-spa laser treatment, I found it soothed and calmed my skin as it healed, lending a healthy sheen.
$13 at Amazon
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$15$25Save $10
I've been loving this extra-firming eye cream from Derma E, a truly quality brand that makes natural, vegan and cruelty-free products that won't cost you a week's pay. Made of skin-revitalizing ingredients like copper peptides and plant stem cells, it's clinically proven to improve elasticity and firmness, and it lightens darker under-eye skin tone. I especially like it for my upper eyelids, where I've seen a noticeable difference in texture over just a few weeks.
More than 1,600 five-star reviewers also praise its lifting and tightening merits, calling it: "A miracle for your eyes — no time travel required!"
$15 at Amazon
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Weleda Skin Food
$14$19Save $5While it's not exactly meant as a face cream, this ultra-rich moisturizer is used for that purpose by most every seasoned beauty expert I know. It's extremely hydrating, packed with nourishing plant-derived ingredients and is especially good as a nighttime treatment for faces, hands, feet, necks and even the décolleté.
$14 at Amazon
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First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration Moisturizer
$27$38Save $11Do you have a moisturizer you absolutely love? If not, I'd certainly give this award-winning, highest-quality "repair cream" a try. We named it one of our best facial moisturizers for a reason: It's dermatologist-tested and recommended, good for even the most sensitive skin types and ultra-hydrating too.
Plus, if you're one of the millions of eczema sufferers in the U.S., it's made with colloidal oatmeal, which soothes skin instantly and protects and strengthens the skin barrier. This is an ample size for a top-notch product that will last you months — and you can't beat this price.
$27 at Amazon
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$16$35Save $19
Incredible deal alert! These gilded, Jessica Alba-approved eye masks incorporate hyaluronic acid, amino acids and sea moss to hydrate the delicate under-eye area, reducing dark circles and puffy bags and blurring fine lines as they go — and right now, they're 60% off!
They're also paraben- and sulfate-free, vegan and gentle enough for most skin types. The luxe packaging makes them an excellent gift.
$16 at Amazon
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Tatcha The Serum Eye Brightener Stick
$39$49Save $10This Jennifer Aniston-fave serum stick is the ideal delivery system for softening fine lines, prepping skin for makeup and targeting dry patches. Made of 80% squalane — a known skin fortifier — it's fragrance-free, cruelty-free and dermatologist-tested. We've tried this ultra-silky balm and it leaves behind a dewy finish plus it's beyond-amazing for smoothing the undereye area before applying concealer, to avoid makeup settling into fine lines.
$39 at Amazon
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$11$16Save $5
This is the cream you want if you're, like, "I think tightening creams are BS but I also want to believe they are true because I currently hate my neck." The Gold Bond firming cream is no frills but gets the job done (the job being tighter jowls and a less reptilian neck). The formula is lightweight and on the thin side, but the product absorbs well and is gentle enough not to irritate sensitive skin.
Note: You'll need to use it consistently for about a month to see results, and it won't, of course, magically make you appear 25, but being able to snag this ample size for less makes this product worth a go.
$11 at Amazon
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Albolene Face Moisturizer and Makeup Remover
$10$19Save $9Albolene's inconspicuous, no-frills moisturizing face cleanser is one of those in-the-know beauty secrets, a product you'd never think to buy for yourself until a friend says, "YOU MUST GET THIS. IT'S CHANGED MY LIFE." Well, I am that friend, telling you this lush, velvety, mild, no-fragrance cream is about to transform your entire night skin-care routine and make your face a whole lot softer and happier in the process.
The gentle, century-old cleansing product removes makeup effortlessly, without water (though you can choose to take it off by using a damp washcloth or cotton pad). It's particularly effective for older women concerned with damaging delicate under-eye areas and causing fine lines by scrubbing away mascara and eyeliner. It's also safe for all skin types. Trust me, if you buy it now (for just $10!) it will become a can't-live-without beauty staple on your bathroom shelves and — if you're a good friend — those of every woman you know.
$10 at Amazon
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CosRx Snail Mucin Sheet Masks, 10-Pack
$15$25Save $10If I could, I'd buy every person I know a bottle of CosRx snail serum — it's truly a favorite product, one of the most effective skin-care items for complexion smoothing, skin softening and dark-spot lightening I've ever tried. But, because handing over a bottle of snail mucus on a major holiday might seem a wee but strange, these sheet masks are a quality alternative.
They contain the award-winning snail slime, are highly hydrating and work for most any skin type. Users report they help with skin inflammation and even rosacea, and this pack of 10 is a solid entry point into the famous K-beauty line — and you can't beat the price.
$15 at Amazon
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RoC Multi Correxion 5-in-1 Restoring Night Cream
$25$33Save $8If you're looking for an all-over tightening, brightening, hydrating, complexion-smoothing night cream for the face, neck and decolleté, you can't do much better than this clinically proven version by trusted brand RoC — especially at this price.
The popular cream is nongreasy and noncomedogenic and beloved by both dermatologists and celebrities alike (Sarah Jessica Parker is a fan). And, according to the more than 4,000 five-star reviews, ordinary folks are all over it too: "I'm in my 70s and this cream has been my go-to for years. It works on my skin!"
$25 at Amazon
Tatcha
Tatcha The Rice Polish Classic
$52$68Save $16If you'd like to complement your serum stick with another TRULY AMAZING Tatcha product, this rice polish is a beloved favorite of celebrities and skin-care experts alike. Meghan Markle once told Allure that she loves it because "it just sort of foams on your face and gives you a really subtle exfoliation.”
Every beauty editor I know uses this to cleanse their skin at night — it's especially good for those of us who are post-50.
$52 at Amazon
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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