Black Friday has become one of the busiest shopping times of the year, and beauty sales are often among the most popular. Sephora’s event stands out because it brings big discounts on high-end makeup, skincare, hair care, and fragrances that don’t often go on sale. Looking at past years, it’s clear the sale includes a mix of everyday basics, luxury favorites, and a few surprise extras, making it a key time to buy beauty products at lower prices. Here’s everything that we’re expecting to see this year.
Expected Black Friday 2025 Sale Dates
For 2025, Sephora’s Black Friday sale is expected to begin on Monday, November 24, 2025, both in-stores and at sephora.com, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, 2025. Black Friday itself falls on November 28, and that’s when the biggest offers are likely to appear. Daily or limited-time deals may also pop up in the days leading up to Black Friday, so the earlier start date is worth watching.
Typical Discounts & Categories
Sephora usually offers up to 50% off across its main categories, with some brands closer to 30% off and certain products like palettes, mascaras, and fragrances reaching half off. Alongside the discounts, Sephora typically includes free sample bags with qualifying online orders and app-exclusive promotions (that’s similar to what will see at ULTA Beauty as well).
Based on last year’s deals, here’s a snapshot of what you can expect to see again:
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Makeup: Natasha Denona My Dream Eyeshadow Palette was $34.50 (regularly $69.00), Urban Decay Naked3 Palette dropped to $29.50 (regularly $59.00), and Benefit’s Hoola Bronzer sold for $18.00 (regularly $36.00). Mascaras were heavily discounted too, including Lancôme Lash Idôle at $15.00 (regularly $30.00).
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Skincare: Everyday staples like First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Cleanser were reduced to $21.00 (regularly $42.00), while higher-end treatments such as Murad’s Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment were cut to $52.50 (regularly $105.00). Other highlights included Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Moisturizer for $19.00 (regularly $38.00) and Sunday Riley Auto Correct Eye Cream at $32.50 (regularly $65.00).
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Hair Care: Discounts were smaller in variety but still strong. COLOR WOW’s Firm + Flexible Hairspray was $14.00 (regularly $28.00), and Vegamour’s GRO Volumizing Brow Serum was $34.00 (regularly $68.00).
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Fragrance: Perfume and cologne often see the deepest cuts. Yves Saint Laurent’s Black Opium Illicit Green Eau de Parfum was one of the biggest fragrance deals, marked down to $47.50 from $95.00. Many scents also earned bonus Beauty Insider points.
Last Year’s Black Friday Ad
Sephora’s Black Friday Ad Archive
Are you interested in seeing some of Sephora’s older Black Friday ads? Then you’ve come to the right place! Follow the links below to view the last few years of their ad scans.
- 2024: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
- 2023: Page 1, 2 and 3.
- 2022: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
- 2021: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
- 2020: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- 2019: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- 2018: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
- 2017: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- 2016: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- 2015: Page 1, 2 and 3.
- 2014: Page 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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