“I don’t think you ever need an excuse to splurge on sexual wellness essentials – sex toys, lube and condoms, if that’s your contraception of choice. But drops across all my regularly recommended brands (LELO, Lovehoney, Womanizer, Je Joue), you have even less reason not to upgrade your self-care sessions,” says Sophie.
“Personally, I’ve got my eyes on the SILA Cruise Sonic Clitoral Massager, which expertly replicates oral sex, or the brand’s newest launch, the SWITCH, which is already 14% off. For beginners, ROMP X Lovehoney Switch X Clitoral Suction Stimulator has already racked up more than 2.2k five-star reviews, thanks to the fact that it’s easy to control, whisper quiet and programmed with 6 unique intensity levels. Currently coming in at under £30, I’d say it’s the ideal saucy stocking filler — wouldn’t you?” Shop more Black Friday sex toy deals here.
Best Black Friday Bedding Deals:
Mattresses are expensive. But you also can’t really put a price on a good night’s sleep. If yours has seen better days, Black Friday is the perfect time to upgrade for less. Every year, we see huge Black Friday mattress deals on bestselling brands like Simba, Emma and Nectar — and this year’s no different. Currently, Simba‘s offering up to 30% off, as are Emma Sleep, while Rem-Fit is taking off an extra 15% when you use the code ‘BLACK15’ at checkout.
Shop more Black Friday mattress deals here, or save money on some of our top-rated styles with these Simba Sleep retailer discounts.
Your Black Friday FAQs, Answered:
What is Black Friday?
Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of the year — the day retailers across the UK (and pretty much everywhere else) roll out some of their biggest discounts on everything from beauty and fashion to tech and homeware. It officially falls on Friday 28 November this year, but most brands kick things off early with pre-Black Friday deals that drop weeks ahead (hence why we know call it Black Friday month). In short, it’s the perfect time to tick off your Christmas list – or finally treat yourself to that item that’s been sitting in your basket for way too long.
When is Black Friday 2025?
Black Friday takes place today, on Friday 28 November 2025, with Cyber Monday following on 1 December. But in true beauty-world fashion, the deals have already started dropping – most retailers now kick things off in early November.
Do you really get better deals on Black Friday?
In short — sometimes. There are definitely genuine savings to be had (last year Dyson knocked £80 off the Airwrap, Boots ran its biggest-ever Black Friday event, with over 22,000 deals across beauty and electricals and Simba had up to 25% off selected mattresses, pillows, and duvets. But, not every ‘deal’ is quite as good as it looks. Some brands quietly raise prices beforehand to make discounts seem bigger, so it pays to do a little homework. Keep an eye on what you actually want, compare prices before the sales hit, and stick to your wishlist so you don’t get too overwhelmed.
What is the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are basically two halves of the same shopping event. Black Friday lands first — this year on Friday 28 November 2025 — with huge deals across beauty, fashion, tech and more. Then comes Cyber Monday on 1 December 2025, which was once all about online-only offers but now tends to wrap up the entire sale weekend. In short: Black Friday starts the chaos, Cyber Monday finishes it – and it’s a great final chance to bag those products that have been sitting in your basket before prices bounce back.
Why you can trust us at Glamour:
Between us, the Glamour Commerce team has spent more than a decade covering Black Friday — so when it comes to spotting a genuinely good deal, we know our stuff. We spend our time testing, reviewing and shopping (for research purposes, obviously), so by the time November rolls around, we’ve already tried and compared most of what’s out there.
When reviewing products — this includes TikTok-acclaimed beauty gifts, new-in fashion, and seriously aesthetic homeware — we consider them all against the following criteria:
| Design | Is it practical, fit for purpose and aesthetic? |
| Price point | Would I be willing to spend that much? Is it good quality? |
| Delivery | How quickly did it arrive, and what were the associated costs? |
| Giftability | Would this make a suitable birthday or Christmas gift? Is it something the recipient actually wants, needs and would enjoy? |
Essentially, we know which brands are worth the hype, which ‘savings’ aren’t really savings at all, and which deals are genuinely worth adding to your basket before they sell out. From beauty and fashion to mattresses and sex toys, we’ve done the digging, testing and scrolling so you don’t have to. Just thank us later when your baskets are full.
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