5 Must-Haves From Ulta Beauty's Early Black Friday Sale


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October is barely over and it seems as if we’re already in the middle of holiday shopping season. In fact, there are so many early Black Friday sales going on right now, it’s getting hard to keep up. When we say we’re ready to shop till we (and our wallets) drop, we mean it. For the 2022 holiday season, we’ve already been blessed with Best Buy, Target and Nordstrom’s pre-Black Friday deals — and now Ulta Beauty has followed suit with their own limited time sale happening right now. If you’re wondering what’s worth getting, we’ve got you covered.

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With the temperature dropping, we can expect our skin to get a little drier and our hair to feel brittle. Thankfully, there’s always a product out there tailored for you and your specific needs. In times like these, we turn to some of our favorite brands like Kristin Ess and Drybar, and true classics like Elizabeth Arden. And while revamping your skin and hair routine usually can lead to a pretty hefty price tag, these top-rated beauty products sold on Ulta Beauty are deeply discounted right now. We’re talking deals up to 50% off.

But hurry though! Ulta Beauty’s early Black Friday sale isn’t going to last long. In fact, the deals last through Saturday. You better get your shopping in sooner rather than later.

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We’ve gathered the absolute best products from Ulta Beauty that are worth your buck, so check those out below! You can thank us later.

And for more Ulta holiday inspiration, read our holiday gift sets and advent calendar round-ups.

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Kristin Ess Reconstructive Moisture Mask — $7, originally $15

Kristin Ess Reconstructive Moisture Mask
IMAGE: Kristin Ess

Ulta’s Early Black Friday Sale has major discounts on celeb-fave hair care brand, Kristin Ess. The Reconstructive Moisture Mask is a top choice for its ability to soften, smooth, and hydrate hair. It’s a hair mask that I personally use and buy all the time, and it really does work its magic on my dry ends. It also leaves my hair looking extra shiny afterwards. Highly recommend, especially now that’s only $7, or 50% off the reguluar price.

Kristin Ess Strand Strengthening Reconstructive Moisture Mask

Price: $7

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Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules — $64, originally $92

Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum
IMAGE: Elizabeth Arden

Elizabeth Arden’s retinol capsules were made to enhance the skin’s natural collagen by reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. It’s also said to improve texture and tone, and lock in moisture. It’s a top-rated retinol product that one Ulta shopper dubbed a “youth filled capsule.” They wrote, “After a week of use I noticed a softening of lines and a smoother appearance and feel to my skin.” It’s originally $92, but you can snag it today for 30% off.

Elizabeth Arden Retinol Capsules

Price: $64

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ZitStickaKILLA Kit Deep Zit Microdart Patch — $11, originally $16

ZitSticka KILLA Kit Deep Zit Microdart Patch
ZitSticka KILLA Kit Deep Zit Microdart Patch

ZitSticka’s KILLA Kit Deep Zit Microdart Patch is a top-rated product with one of the highest amount of reviews we’ve ever come across on Ulta. Surely, that has to count for something! Over 8,000 shoppers have given these acne patches a perfect five-star rating, with many raving over how fast they work.

As one reviewer wrote,” My son (who is a 15-year old with acne) and me (48, just normal aging) both used the patch the night we saw a red swollen spots. I was amazed with the results. The next day the spots and the redness were gone. No pimple developed there.” You can get snag a pack of these “miracle” acne patches for just over $40 today.

ZitSticka KILLA Kit Deep Zit Microdart Patch

Price: $42

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Urban Skin Rx Pro Strength Hydrabalance Brightening Moisture Infusion — $25, originally $36

Urban Skin Rx Pro Strength Hydrabalance Brightening Moisture Infusion
IMAGE: Urban Skin Rx

This Urban Skin Rx moisturizer features hyaluronic acid and brightening ingredients to not only hydrate the skin, but give it a gorgeous youthful glow. According to one reviewer, the moisturizer is “amazing.” It’s neither sticky nor greasy, and makes their skin look and feel great when they wake up in the morning. They even claimed it greatly improved their skin in just one month. Right now, it’s on sale for $25.

Urban Skin Rx Pro Strength Hydrabalance Brightening Moisture Infusion $25

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Patchology FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels — $24, originally $35

Patchology FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels
IMAGE: Patchology

Say goodbye to tired-looking eyes! These clean rejuvenating eye gels from Patchology were made to be a “fast fix” for puffiness, fatigue, and dryness. According to the brand, it’s so effective, it will make you look like you got a full night’s rest in just five minutes. If that sounds too good to be true, just check out the hundreds of five-star reviews.

One wrote, “I wear makeup everyday and although I’m young I’ve always struggled with puffy under eyes that tend to get dry and look wrinkly because of all the concealer I pack on. So I really needed a great under eye product to moisturize reduce puffiness. This products does that for me, way better than any paper under eye patches I’ve tried before.”

Patchology FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels

Price: $24

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Crépe Erase Lift & Smooth Neck Firming Treatment — $44, originally $63

Crépe Erase Lift & Smooth Neck Firming Treatment
IMAGE: Crépe Erase

This shopper-fave treatment from Crépe Erase was specifically made to treat the delicate skin on the neck. According to the brand, it will help with fine lines and wrinkles, and protect the skin from premature aging. Reviewers who’ve used it for a few weeks say they’ve already started to see a noticeable difference with consistent use. Right now, you can try it yourself for $44.

Crépe Erase Lift & Smooth Neck Firming Treatment

Price: $44

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Drybar Cure Liqueur Strengthening Shampoo — $16, originally $32

Drybar Cure Liqueur Strengthening Shampoo
IMAGE: Drybar

This luxurious shampoo from Drybar was made to restore damage, strengthen strands, and give you healthier-looking hair overall. Its ingredients include oils rich in vitamins and minerals, and it also has a subtle floral scent with notes of magnolia, iris, and bergamot.

One reviewer wrote, “My hair is dry, damaged, bleached and dyed, so is in need of special care. This shampoo has helped strengthen my hair. My hair is also shinier and smoother, so it really does a great job at nourishing. I also like that it helps protect my hair color from fading and seals my hair cuticles. I was surprised to see results after just one use! I highly recommend if you have dry, damaged, brittle, colored hair that needs some TLC.”

Drybar Cure Liqueur Strengthening Shampoo

Price: $16

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