If a looming lockdown and its head-scratching restrictions has got you feeling a little tense, here’s some good news to take the edge off: Friday morning marks the start of Refinery29’s first-ever beauty flash sale, which means you’ve got 24 hours to scoop up all the skincare essentials, cult products and transformative treatments you need to prep your mind, body and soul for the months ahead. And with up to 25% off Elemis, Beauty Bay, Feelunique and lookfantastic, this is one blink-of-an-eye deal you definitely don’t want to miss.
If there’s anything we’ve learned from this fiasco of a year, it’s that a little self-love can go a long way. Whenever we find ourselves riding the emotional loops and sharp turns of the corona-coaster, a healthy dose of joy from doing what feels good on both the outside and the inside can help steer us back towards a sense of calm. Keeping this in mind, we’ve stacked our first R29 Flash promotion with an array of dreamy discounts on the top-selling, most loved, highest rated products we know our readers can’t get enough of, so you can go forth and lather/exfoliate/hydrate your way to your most zen self. Think buttery cleansing balms, body scrubs that are essentially your very own apothecary in a bottle, and makeup palettes with enough colours to complement any Zoom mood or attire. Whatever it is you’re after, there’s a feelgood item for everyone at a discount.
Ahead, we’ve outlined the sales and codes you need to know about in order to tackle what remains of 2020 head-on.
*Exceptions apply, some named brands and products are exempt, the code is valid until 11.59PM, 23.10.20, further details can be reviewed here.
lookfantastic
The deal: 20% off this selection
The goods: lookfantastic is a giant treasure trove teeming with luxe finds. It leaves no beauty need uncovered, with everything from hair products and makeup to skincare and fragrance galore. With over 22,000 goodies to sift through from 660 premium brands, consider yourself spoiled for choice including top picks from MAC, By Terry, Christophe Robin, benefit and more.
The code: R29FLASH
Pixi PIXI Glow Tonic 250ml (Worth £25.00), $, available at LookFantastic
Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector 100ml, $, available at LookFantastic
Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt (250ml), $, available at LookFantastic
NuFACE Mini Facial Toning Device, $, available at LookFantastic
Benefit Badgal Bang Volumising Mascara Black, $, available at LookFantastic
Feelunique
The deal: 20% off all full-price items
The goods: As one of the fastest growing online beauty retailers on the planet, Feelunique has created a shopping experience as excellent as the products themselves. Millions flock to the site on the daily to fulfil their makeup, skincare, haircare and fragrance fantasies — and Feelunique even has a selection of accessories and electricals to top it all off.
The code: R29FLASH
NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation 30ml, $, available at FeelUnique
Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray 200ml, $, available at FeelUnique
FARSÁLI Haldi Eyes 15ml, $, available at FeelUnique
GLAMGLOW Glow Stimulating Treatment 100g, $, available at FeelUnique
Sarah Chapman Skinesis Overnight Facial 15ml, $, available at FeelUnique
Beauty Bay
The deal: 20% off site-wide
The goods: For the bonafide beauty-obsessed, take a trip into the Beauty Bay digi-verse to scoop up all the essentials while unearthing a variety of hard-to-find brands and products you simply can’t get elsewhere. With more than 7,000 products on site, an affordable in-house line inspired by its customers, and new launches every week, Beauty Bay always has something to discover.
The code: R29FLASH
Beauty Bay Bright Matte 42 Colour Palette, $, available at Beauty Bay
Mario Badescu Spritz.Mist.Glow Set, $, available at Beauty Bay
West Barn Co. Soap Brows, $, available at Beauty Bay
Jouer Cosmetics Powder Highlighter, $, available at Beauty Bay
Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Botanical Cream Deodorant, $, available at Beauty Bay
Elemis
The deal: 25% off site-wide
The goods: Treat your face and body to the silky, sublime goodness of Elemis — the innovative skincare brand that taps into the soul of an aromatherapist, the vision of an artist and the truth-seeking skill of a scientist. The brand’s award-winning roster of offerings includes face and body skincare products, spa treatments, supplements and more.
The code: R29FLASH
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, $, available at Elemis
Elemis Frangipani Monoi Body Oil, $, available at Elemis
Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads, $, available at Elemis
Elemis Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser, $, available at Elemis
Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm, $, available at Elemis
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