The Clean Skincare Brand MUAs Use to Prep Their Celeb Clients for the Red Carpet Has So Many Under-$10 Deals for Black Friday


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They key to a flawless red carpet makeup look starts with great skin. It’s no secret that celebs have access to all kinds of luxury skincare treatments, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they exclusively use products that cost a month’s worth of rent. In fact, makeup artists for huge A-listers like Reese Witherspoon and Scarlett Johansson revealed they used a surprisingly affordable skincare brand to get their clients’ skin red carpet ready. Right now, the brand is having a major sale for Black Friday where everything is 25% off.

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Clean skincare brand, The Inkey List, dropped their Black Friday sale early this year and the deals are seriously good. In fact, nearly every individual product included in the sale is under $10. And yes, that does include celeb-faves, including the de-puffing eye cream that Gemma Chan called her “secret weapon.” Whether you’re looking for a good plumping lip balm to get you through winter or beginner your journey with retinol, The Inkey List has you covered with quality products at surprisingly affordable prices.


We’ve rounded up a few must-buys from The Inkey List Black Friday Sale. Check those out below.

The Inkey List Black Friday 2023: Score Celeb-Used Serums for 25% off
The Inkey List Black Friday 2023: Score Celeb-Used Serums for 25% off

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The Inkey List Retinol Serum

Buy Now $10

The Inkey List’s top-rated Retinol Serum was made using a slow-release, less irritating form of retinol, making it perfect for first time users. It helps fight the “first signs of aging,” such as fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and uneven texture. Not only that, it can even help reduce the appearance of acne scarring. Shoppers rave over the serum calling it the “best retinol” for beginners. Right now, it’s on sale for less than $10!


The Inkey List Black Friday 2023: Score Celeb-Used Serums for 25% off
The Inkey List Black Friday 2023: Score Celeb-Used Serums for 25% off

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The Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream

Buy Now $8

In a video for Vogue, Gemma Chan shouted out The Inkey List’s Caffeine Eye Cream for being her “secret weapon” to to de-puffing under-eyes and looking more awake overall. Not only that, Reese Witherspoon’s makeup artist revealed in an interview that she used the eye cream to get Witherspoon red carpet-ready for the 2020 Emmy Awards. It’s not hard to see why the eye cream is getting so much love. Per the brand, it is “clinically proven to improve the appearance of under-eye puffiness and dark circles from first use.” Snag one today for just $8.


The Inkey List Black Friday 2023: Score Celeb-Used Serums for 25% off
The Inkey List Black Friday 2023: Score Celeb-Used Serums for 25% off

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The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Buy Now $7

Per Harper’s Bazaar, Scarlett Johansson’s makeup artist said she uses this Inkey List serum to achieve her signature glow. This is in addition to the eye cream above! The Hyaluronic Acid Serum is one the brand’s most-loved products with over 1,000 five-star reviews. It’s lightweight, absorbs right into the skin, and keeps skin looking plump and moisturized. While it’s already affordable at $10 normally, it’s on sale for $7 right now.


The Inkey List Black Friday 2023: Score Celeb-Used Serums for 25% off
The Inkey List Black Friday 2023: Score Celeb-Used Serums for 25% off

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The Inkey List Omega Water Cream

Buy Now $8

The Omega Water Cream is perfect for anyone who wants something that’s non-greasy and lightweight. Per the brand, it’s clinically proven to increase the skin’s hydration while minimizing excess oiliness. It has a refreshing water-like texture and provides an instant boost of moisture, leaving you with a soft, dewy complexion. As one shopper wrote, “My skin immediately looks glowing, healthy, and plump. It’s a really good product I can’t use other moisturizer after l tried the Omega Water Cream.”


The Inkey List Black Friday 2023: Score Celeb-Used Serums for 25% off
The Inkey List Black Friday 2023: Score Celeb-Used Serums for 25% off

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The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm

Buy Now $9

If you’re cleanser just isn’t doing a great job at removing waterproof mascara, eyeliner, or SPF, allow us to introduce you to Inkey List’s Oat Cleansing Balm. This best-selling cleansing balm was made to melt away dirt, makeup, and other impurities in just one swipe. According to reviewers, it makes washing up after a long day super fast and easy. Not only that, it also leaves skin feeling fresh without any dryness. Snag one today for $9.


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