Black Friday deals 2021 – live: Best Cyber Weekend deals from M&S, Argos, Boots and more

Here’s everything we’re adding to our carts.

Fenty Beauty gloss bomb universal lip luminizer: Was £19, now £12.75, Fentybeauty.com

RiRi’s cosmetics brand is one of our favourites here at IndyBest, from bronzers to skin tints. And just in time for those wanting to lacquer up their smackers this party season, you can save 25 per cent on a gloss bomb lip luminzer, which we rated “universally flattering” in our round-up of the best lip glosses for the perfect pout. “Scented with an addictive peach-vanilla fragrance, this would be a staple even if it didn’t look amazing,” said our reviewer. “But thankfully, it does.”

Fenty Beauty eaze crop blurring skin tint: Was £29, now £18.75, Fentybeauty.com

If you’re looking for a versatile tinted moisturiser, then this is it. “For those that love a minimal, barely-there skin tint, it covers all bases while offering the benefits of a high-impact foundation,” said our writer in our review of the Fenty product. “Universal in skin benefits, everyone can use this skin tint and feel confident with the results,” they added. “We just can’t wait to get out more to show it off.”

Competing with the likes of Hoover, Dyson and Vax, Shark has been making some serious headway in the vacuum cleaner stakes. Covering carpets, hard floors and vinyl, the American brand has quickly become a favourite in the UK. If you’re looking to battle pet hair, or have quite the mane yourself, then look no further than this great offer on the Shark anti hair wrap upright NZ801UKT vacuum cleaner.

Shark anti-wrap upright vacuum cleaner with powered lift-away and true pet NZ801UKT: Was £349, now £189, Very.co.uk

Usually retailing at £349, we don’t have to stress how big a bargain the price for this vacuum cleaner currently is. With anti hair wrap technology, which actively removes hair from the brush-roll as you clean, you can say goodbye to pulling out clumps from bristles – you know what we’re talking about.

A very similar Shark model was named IndyBest best buy in our best corded vacuum cleaners round-up, where our reviewer said: “We were bowled over by the suction of this upright vacuum, which dealt with even large debris like dried up pasta and grains of rice without hesitation.”

Black Friday – aka, the biggest shopping event of the year – is upon us, but, as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end and so Black Friday does eventually culminate on the following Monday, which is otherwise known as Cyber Monday.

Throughout Cyber Monday 2021, we’ll be rounding up all the best deals as they happen but, until then, our team of experts are on hand to bring you shopping advice and guidance on how to navigate the sale.

If you’ve been wondering whether to invest in a coveted Dyson airwrap, we don’t blame you for being put off by the price tag. The good news? We’ve spotted one of our favourite alternatives from ghd on sale.

ghd rise volumising hot brush: Was £169, now £124, ghdhair.com 

In our head-to-head review of the ghd device with the Dyson airwrap, our reviewer said: “Working similarly to the way you’d use a hair dryer for a bouncy blow, but with far less effort, you simply brush the rounded barrel wand through dry hair in the direction you want the bounce, or slight curl, to sit.” They praised how their “tester’s hair stayed wavy and bouncy late into the evening – something we thought only existed in our wildest beauty dreams.” When it came to comparing the two devices, our writer said that “if all you’re looking for is reliable volume and glamorous waves, the ghd rise is just as worthy an investment.”

If you’re not feeling the Christmas spirit just yet, wait until you get your hands on M&S’s decadent Christmas hamper, which now has 20 per cent off this Black Friday. You not only get the sumptuous spiced sugar plum gin liqueur in the fancy snow globe, with a hand-made glass tumbler to enjoy it in, but a light-up candle, a light-up cushion and, of course, a light-up bauble as well. The supermarket’s snow globes are in huge demand, and this is the first offer we’ve seen from M&S that includes one, so snap it up fast.

Deals on Sonos speakers are few and far between but we’ve spotted the brand’s beam gen 2 sound bar at its lowest price ever for Black Friday thanks to Richer Sounds. You can save £50 on the device that earned a spot in our round-up of the best soundbars with our reviewer saying that it’s ideal for smaller spaces while still great for bigger rooms, as the audio is much bigger than the product’s looks suggest. “The tone is bright without distorting the source and the voice track is clear,” they said, adding that “it’s a smart soundbar, so you can control it by talking to it, using your choice of voice-activated personal assistant.”

Dyson is one of the most coveted brands during the Black Friday sales and we can see why, with its vacuums and hair tools some of the best around. We’ve done the hard work for you and found the offers to snap up.

Dyson V11 absolute cordless vacuum cleaner: Was £599.99, now £439.99, Argos.co.uk

Argos has slashed the price of this V11 absolute vacuum by £160 in its Black Friday sale. The appliance came out on top when we compared it to the Dyson V7 model in our review, with our tester saying it “is the best cordless vacuum we’ve tried and moreover, is quite unlike anything else on the market”. They added: “It lasts longer on a single run, is more automated and has more features… In short, the V11 is the crème-de-la-crème of cordless vacs.” It’s a no brainer really.

Dyson corrale straightener, prussian blue/copper: £399.99, Boots.com

This is not a money off deal on the hair tool, but you do get a bonus for shopping at Boots – the retailer is offering £10 worth of Advantage Card points when you spend £60 more on electrical beauty, so while it’s not a direct discount, you will get a small amount of cash back in loyalty rewards. In our review, our tester praised the coralle as “a truly innovative tool. It makes styling your hair – whether that’s straight or curly – a breeze.”

John Lewis & Partners is one of the biggest contenders in the Black Friday sales, selling everything from women’s clothing and kid’s toys to furniture and bedding, and the retailer is also home to some of our favourite tech brands, such as Apple and Dyson – and it’s 2021 sale has not disappointed.

Nespresso creatista pro SNE900BSS coffee machine by Sage: Was £679, now £499.95, Johnlewis.com

The only thing hotter than coffee right now is this deluxe appliance. With almost £180 off and Nespresso products selling out fast at John Lewis & Partners, now could be the best time to invest in the cafe-quality coffee machine.

Lego creator 10272 Old Trafford – Manchester United: Was £249.99, now £199.99, Johnlewis.com

Now this one is niche, so we wouldn’t recommend adding it to your bag unless you’re absolutely certain that the recipient you have in mind is a Manchester United supporter – that would make for one awkward Christmas morning. But if they are, good news: at 20 per cent off, this mega Lego set is quite the mammoth gift.

Fitbit charge 4, health and fitness tracker, black: Was £118.99, now £89.99, Johnlewis.com

It’s safe to say we’re big fans of Fitbit’s charge 4 smartwatch, which took the crown in our round-up of the best fitness trackers. “Fitbit is still the undisputed king of the tracker realm, and the charge 4 is the best of Fitbit’s dedicated fitness trackers,” said our reviewer.

Black Friday has arrived and there’s money to be saved on a huge range of products – including smartphone contracts from Vodafone. The network has a range of offers available, saving customers money on their monthly phone bills while including unlimited minutes and texts, plus a healthy dose of super-speedy 5G data.

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G: Was £42 per month, now £17 per month when you trade in, Vodafone.co.uk

You can save a total of £600 on a Samsung Galaxy S21 5G over two years with this Black Friday deal from Vodafone. Just trade in an iPhone 11 or Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 lite, S10+ or S10e to reduce your airtime bill to £8 per month. Add that to a 36 month phone plan costing £9 per month with a £29 upfront cost and you’ve got a giant discount on the most powerful Android phone you can buy.

iPhone 12 pro max: Was £56 per month, now £28 per month when you trade in, Vodafone.co.uk

The airtime portion of a 24 month iPhone 12 pro max contract has already been cut from £33 to £20 per month for Black Friday. Now, when you trade in an iPhone 11 pro or iPhone 11 pro max you can save another £15 per month, meaning you pay just £28 per month for two years (plus £19 upfront for your new phone). That adds up to a saving of £504 over the course of your contract.

Looking for a coveted Nintendo Switch console? Well, you’re in luck, as Argos is offering the most competitive of the gaming device for Black Friday 2021.

Nintendo Switch neon red/neon blue bundle with ‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’ and three-month Nintendo Switch Online membership: Was £329.98, now £259.99, Argos.co.uk

The red and blue neon version of the Nintendo Switch is our favourite colour variant, and now this bundle with Mario Kart 8 is on sale at its lowest ever price. As usual, you get the neon colourway with its contrasting joy-cons, as well as the black Switch dock. With this Black Friday deal, you’re essentially just paying for the console and getting Mario Kart and a three-month Nintendo Switch Online membership for free. Pick it up now and you’ll be racing around Rainbow Road (online) in no time.

Shop more Nintendo Switch deals in our Black Friday round-up