'I worked at Boots for 3 years and these are the best early deals ahead of Black Friday'

Even though we are still a few weeks away from Black Friday, some high street retailers, such as Boots, are already offering deals and discounts so enticing that shoppers may not even need to wait until November to grab some deals.

While brands and retailers seem to launch their offers earlier each year, Black Friday 2025 falls on Friday, November 28. Boots hasn't officially announced when its Black Friday deals will launch this year, but there are already plenty of ways to save on Christmas gifts, beauty products, and more at the retailer.

Mirror reporter Bethan Shufflebotham worked at Boots before she became a journalist, and has chosen her star deals to shop ahead of Black Friday.

Whether it's Nars, Benefit, or No7, Boots is offering a broad selection of products and brands at discounted prices this season. Many offer substantial savings-some even better than half price. To help shoppers find the best deals, she has outlined where and how they can get the most value for their money.

Boots has gained a reputation for their cost-saving beauty boxes in recent years, releasing themed collections every few weeks. Currently, there are a couple to choose from, one of which is a K-Beauty edit for fans of Korean skincare. Priced at £35, it contains a variety of products from viral and innovative brands like Anua and Biodance, with a total value of £89.

There's also the Boots Autumn Warmers Beauty Box for £45. It's a collection of 11 beauty essentials from No7, NEOM Wellbeing, Sol De Janeiro, and more, and eight of which are full-size. This one's worth over £205, saving shoppers more than £160.

For a similar offering, LookFantastic presents The Beauty Icons Edit, valued at over £245 but available for just £52. This set features the most coveted, top-rated picks from the LF community, including brands like Liz Earle, Sol de Janeiro, Murad and more.

Bethan recommends Boots Star Gifts for Christmas presents. These regularly updated offers feature brands like Benefit, Soap and Glory, and No7.

One standout Star Gift currently available online is the Benefit I Spy Beauty Full Face 6-piece Makeup Gift Set. For £ 34.50, you can get a set of mini Benefit products £, almost half off their value of £69.19. The set includes a mini volumising mascara, rose blush, bronzer, fun-size pore primer, lip and cheek stain, and brow setting gel.

Meanwhile, the Iconic London The Blushing Icon Gift Set is priced at £64 but is worth £130, making it better than half price. This set provides a full-face edit of Iconic favourites, featuring everything one could need for an easy, soft glam look. It includes a priming mist, face palette, mascara, illuminator, eye pencil and lip gloss.

In addition to Star Gifts, Boots is introducing exclusive Beauty Icons sets for 2025. Over the next few weeks, the health and beauty retailer will unveil 16 branded gift sets from top and trending brands that are exclusive to Boots.

The first of these sets was the £35 Boots X NARS Beauty Icons Gift Set, valued at £76.44. Presented in a chic black makeup bag, it features a full-size Afterglow Lip Balm in the shade Orgasm, a Mini Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder and The Multiple also in the shade Orgasm Crave.

Beauty Advent calendars are an excellent way to expand your makeup and skincare collection for less. Many offer four times the amount of products for the price you pay-and Boots has plenty.

The high street favourite has launched two premium yet relatively wallet-friendly offerings for 2025, including a skincare countdown and beauty calendar. While some calendars cost between £200 and £250, Boots' options are priced at £70 and £150, combining affordability with an impressive array of popular and trending products.

For those who love luxury makeup products, the Boots 24 Day Premium Beauty Advent Calendar is a great choice. Priced at £150, it includes 25 products spread across 24 days (one day comes with two items) with a total value of £612.50, saving £462.50 overall.

Of the 25 items, 17 are full-sized, including a curated blend of skincare, makeup, fragrance, and haircare from some of the industry's biggest names. Expect cult classics from Elemis, Estee Lauder, and MAC, alongside trending powerhouses like Sol de Janeiro and Milk Makeup.

For those who prefer a skincare-only option, Boots has reintroduced the 24 Days of Skincare Advent Calendar for a second year. Priced at £70, it's a perfect choice for those who don't wish to spend over £100 on a calendar but still want that same sense of luxury and indulgence.

Valued at £289, it saves £219 on a complete skincare ritual of 24 products, of which an impressive 20 are full-sized.

This year, Boots plans to stock more than 40 Advent calendars. In addition to their premium offerings mentioned above, they also have their highly coveted No7 calendars, available in both affordable and high-end options, as well as their cherished Macmillan charity advent calendar featuring brands like Soap and Glory and Liz Earle.

Since 2021, the calendar has raised over £149,000, and shoppers using code MACMILLAN50 (online only) can get it half off, from £90 to £45.

Another popular multi-brand countdown comes from Sephora, with their Sephora Favourites Advent Calendar, priced at £225. Their edit, which has a value of over £1,000, has sold out three years running, and this will be no exception. It contains 41 products (24 of which are full-sized), with 31 of them being exclusive to the retailer, including the likes of Glow Recipe, Merit, Tarte, and Tower 28.

Boots' three for two mix and match deal continues to be a hit with Christmas shoppers. To maximise savings, select products of similar prices and ensure your basket can be divided into three.

Boots will arrange your gifts in price order, from highest to lowest, offering every third item free. If you have 12 items under the three for two offer, the third, sixth, ninth and 12th items will be free when arranged in price order.

Lastly, Boots hosts a weekly event known as £10 Tuesday. A variety of beauty products are reduced to just £10 every Tuesday. They change each week but typically include anti-ageing creams, moisturisers and more from well-known brands such as Olay, No7 and Nivea.

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