Ulta Beauty: Early Black Friday discounts reach 50 percent on major skincare brands

Ulta Beauty has launched its Early Black Friday sale, offering discounts of up to 50 percent on select beauty and skincare brands. The promotion runs through November 21 and includes popular items from Clinique, Tarte, Medicube, and other manufacturers.

The discount structure varies by brand. Customers can save up to 25 percent on Clinique products. Discounts of up to 30 percent apply to Morphe brushes, Tarte, Medicube, Skin1004, Mediheal, Cosrx, and Milani Cosmetics. The retailer also features buy one, get one offers for specific items, allowing shoppers to purchase larger quantities at a reduced cost.

Several products featured in the sale have accumulated high review volumes on the Ulta platform. A Tarte concealer, described as having a full-coverage matte finish, holds an average rating of 4.7 stars from more than 37,880 reviews. The brand states the formula lasts up to 16 hours and is suitable for oily and combination skin types. A Clinique cleansing balm has received a 4.6-star average from more than 44,660 reviews. The product contains safflower seed oil and is labeled as safe for sensitive skin.

A hydrating essence from Medicube, which includes snail mucin and hyaluronic acid, has earned a 4.7-star average from over 4,060 reviews. The formula also contains allantoin and panthenol. These ingredients are intended to add moisture to dry skin and calm redness or irritation.

Ulta notes that supplies for the promotional items may be limited. The sale is positioned as an option for consumers seeking to stock up on daily essentials or purchase holiday gifts ahead of the winter season. The discounts apply to both in-store and online inventory until the sale ends on November 21.

The retailer’s promotion includes a mix of new and established brands. While some items see a 50 percent reduction, the majority of the listed brands offer caps at 25 or 30 percent. The buy one, get one deals target bulk purchases of bestsellers. Shoppers must act before the inventory depletes or the sale period concludes at the end of the month.