As we ready our shopping carts for blowout sales on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, some retailers have already unleashed major discounts. This week’s best pre-holiday weekend sales include deals on skin care, luggage, tech and more, so you can finish your gifting before the frenzy.
Below are some of the best deals and they include past recommended brands, Select staff favorites or bestsellers. Note that there may be a limited-time offer on certain pieces.
Away Travel: Save 20% off all suitcases
The Carry-On
We consider this the best carry-on luggage, and it’s offered in both a standard and flex version, which expands up to 2.25 inches for more room while packing, according to Away. It has a sturdy polycarbonate hard shell, 360-degree spinner wheels and a TSA-approved lock to keep your belongings secured during travel, and is also within the dimensions of most airlines’ carry-on allowances. This lightweight piece of luggage comes in nine colors, including Wave, Coast and Olive, and is also available in a larger size for longer trips.
Crane & Canopy: Take up to 60% off top-rated bedding, rugs, home decor and more
Mist Green 400 Thread Count Sheet Set
This sheet set is woven from an extra-long staple cotton in a sateen weave, giving it a smooth, silky and cool feel against your skin while you sleep, according to the brand. It’s one of our favorite sheet sets, and comes with a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and two matching pillow cases. The Mist Green set is currently marked down, but it also comes in other colors, including guava and cornflower. Plus, it comes in six sizes ranging from twin to split king.
Dr. Brandt: Save 40% off bestselling skin care sitewide during the Early Black Friday sale with the code BF23SALE
No More Baggage Eye Gel
If you’re like me and are constantly dealing with dark and puffy under-eyes, this eye gel from Dr. Brandt may be just what you’re looking for — it’s a lightweight cream containing caffeine and peptides that tightens and brightens around the eye area for a well-rested look, according to the brand. The gel can be used with or without makeup, and is also suitable for any and all skin types. It’s also a top-rated product, with a 5-star average rating from 1,147 reviews on Dr. Brandt.
REI: Take up to 30% off outdoor and activewear brands during the Get Up Get Out sale
Garmin Forerunner 255 Smartwatch
This fitness tracker is the best for battery life — it can last for up to 14 days with a full charge, according to the brand. NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz says the fitness and training features, like the morning sleep reports, adaptive workout plans and recovery time estimates, helped him to develop a better workout routine over the week that he wore it. The watch also has a fast and accurate GPS, a heart-rate monitor and is water-resistant up to 50 meters.
Hatch: Save up to $40 off bestselling sleep products during its biggest sale of the year
Hatch Restore 2
Hatch makes some of the best sunrise alarm clocks available, and the Restore 2 is their latest model. It has a bedside light setting, nature-inspired sleep sounds, soothing alarm sounds, and phone-free rest and rise buttons, which allow you to turn off the alarm without having to look at your phone. You can also access a library of premium sleep music, sounds, routines and more with the Hatch Membership, which starts at $4.99 per month after a free trial period.
Soko Glam: Stock up on Korean beauty products with 35% off sitewide
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
This essence is a top-rated K-beauty product and one of my skin care essentials due to its hydrating properties. It has hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and allantoin, all of which soothe, moisturize and plump the skin for a dewy and hydrated finished look. It’s suitable for all skin types, and should be used twice daily for best results, according to the brand.
Murad: Take 30% off sitewide on skin care treatments, sets and more with code BF2023
Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment
This is one of the best retinal products on the market, thanks to its tightening and firming properties. It uses ingredients like oat lipids and botanical extracts to moisturize and firm skin, and can also be used on the neck, according to the brand. It’s also highly-rated, with a 4.5-star average rating from 205 reviews on Murad.
Great Jones: Save up to 50% off bestselling cookware during the annual Black Friday sale
The Starting Lineup
Great Jones is a Select favorite brand, and this collection includes a Dutch Baby oven, a Small Fry skillet and a Little Sheet baking sheet — everything that you (or a potential giftee) needs to get cooking. The set also comes in four colors — Taffy, Broccoli, Blueberry and Mustard — and has a 4.5-star average rating from 191 reviews on Great Jones.
Helix: Take 25% off sitewide on top-rated mattresses and sleep products with code BF25
Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress
Helix’s bestselling mattress is a medium-feel memory foam that’s designed for side and restless sleepers, according to the brand. Hot sleepers can also choose between two different cooling covers — either a breathable TENCEL cover for improved airflow, or an upgraded GlacioTex cover, which draws heat from your body to keep you cool while asleep, according to the brand. The mattress is available in six sizes, ranging from twin to California king, and also comes with a free set of Dream Pillows, a down alternative-filled pillow with a 100% cotton weave.
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