Budget-Friendly Beauty Gift Guide & Black Friday Deals

Hello friends, Happy (almost) Turkey day!

I know I've been terrible at keeping up with my posting schedule recently, but...

Today, I'm bringing you the ultimate gift guide on beauty sets $20 and under and Black Friday deals to look out for. One Andrew Jackson seems to be a common budget for Secret Santa nowadays or if it happens to be your budget this year. I hope this gives you a few ideas for the beauty lover in your life, with goodies I've rounded up from ULTA, Sephora, Nordstrom, and Target!

Let's started with ULTA, which has some seriously amazing deals for Black Friday! Here are the details and the deals I'm most excited about:

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Now onto the gift sets:

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1. HEMPZ My Beauty Secrets Set ($19.95)
2. MALLY BEAUTY Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Liner Trio ($19)
3. NYAKIO Cold Pressed Oils Discovery Kit ($19)
4. ECOTOOLS Airbrush Complexion Kit ($14.99)
5. ECOTOOLS Start the Day Beautifully Kit ($12.99)
6. LANDING INTERNATIONAL K-Beauty Survival Kit ($9.50)

Get a preview of Black Friday by downloading the Sephora App here, or reading about it here. Check out today's markdowns here and other awesome sets below: 

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1. BELIF Bestsellers On-The-Go Travel Kit ($20)
2. BECCA Glow on the Go Highlighter Set in Champagne Pop ($20): You know how much I love Becca highlighters and champagne pop has to be my favorite! Trust me, whoever's getting this will be glowing this holiday season. I'm definitely putting one in my stocking! ;)
3. TARTE Limited-Edition Lash Delights Eye Essentials ($20)
4. DEBORAH LIPPMANN Shining Star Ornament Nail Polish Set ($19)
5. MARC JACOBS BEAUTY The Sex Kitten Limited-Edition Set ($19): I have the mini-lipstick from another Marc Jacobs set (sold out now) from the VIB Rouge Sale (Should I do a Part Two?) and I think it's flattering on all skintones. The mascara seems to have good reviews and these little goodies are ready to be gifted in this Christmas cracker!
6. TOCCA Crema Veloce ($18)
7. CAUDALIE Mini Mask Trio ($18)
8. L’OCCITANE Almond Trio ($18)
9. KIEHL'S SINCE 1851 Dry Relief Duo ($16)
10. TANGLE TEEZER Hello Kitty x Tangle Teezer Compact Styler ($16): I have this myself and love it! It not only looks so darn cute, but also does a great job de-tangling my hair.
11. L’OCCITANE Shea Travel Treats ($16): Also comes in a four-piece hand cream at the same price
12. KIEHL'S SINCE 1851 Travel Essentials ($15)
13. L’OCCITANE Holiday Ornament ($14)
14. BOSCIA Peppermint Blotting Linens ($7)

Check out some of the best Black Friday (starts online on 11/23) and Cyber Monday deals here. The sets below are pretty amazing too!

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1. ORIGINS Superstars Set ($20)
2. PATCHOLOGY Perfect Weekend FlashMasque Facial Sheets ($20)
3. WHISH Coconut on the Go Set ($20)
4. STILA warm & fuzzy stay all day liquid lipstick set ($20)
5. MARIO BADESCU Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs & Rosewater Trio ($20)
6. BIGELOW Lip Trio C.O. ($19)
7. SHISEIDO Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Smoothing 3-Pack Eye Masks ($17.50)
8. LANOLIPS 101 Ointment Multipurpose Superbalm ($17)
9. CIATÉ 'Taupe' Paint Pot Duo to Go ($15)
10. LIVING PROOF Restore Trio ($12)
11. BUTTER LONDON Decadent Duo ($12)
12. CLINIQUE Merry Moisture Set ($12)

Door Buster: All beauty gift sets BOGO 50% off! Doors open 6PM Thursday night 11/23 until midnight and reopens at 6AM on Friday 11/24. 

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1. Pixi by Petra Strobe & Chisel Palette ($20)
2. Pacifica Take Me There Set - Tuscan Blood Orange ($17.99): Also comes in Indian Coconut Nectar scent
3. Soap & Glory Special Edition Soaper Heroes Gift Set ($15.99)
4. 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar ($15)
5. Burts Bees Tips and Toes Kit ($11.99)
6. Raw Sugar Gift Collection Bath and Body Set ($9.99)
7. SheaMoisture Virgin Coconut Oil Body Wash & Lotion Holiday Gift Set ($9.99): Also comes in the 
8. Coconut & Hibiscus scent
9. Burt's Bees Essential Everyday Beauty Gift Set ($9.99)
10. Burt's Bees Lip Balm Holiday Gift Set - Fruit Mix ($9.99): Also comes in another assorted mix
11. Soap & Glory Sweet Like Handy Gift Set ($7.99)
12. EOS Limited Edition Lip Balm 3pk ($7.99)
13. MISSHA Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence Mask ($7)

So there you have it, friends! Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Shopping! :)