I’ve found the best deals in the Black Friday in July sales – UK Times

Black Friday may have started as a single-day event in November, but it’s since extended into a much bigger event spanning the whole month and sometimes even longer. The sale is no longer restricted to the end of the year, either. In fact, you may have seen “Black Friday in July” sales are now live.

Best Buy is running its sale until Sunday, with savings of up to hundreds of dollars on TVs, Apple tech, home appliances and more. From $50 off the Apple iPad mini (now $499, Bestbuy.com) to $144 off our favorite coffee machine, the Ninja luxe premier ES601 (now $335.99, Bestbuy.com), the deals are impressive.

Elsewhere, the Macy’s sale spans beauty, fashion, home essentials and more. From 50 percent off Benefit Cosmetics to massive savings to be made on gift sets, you won’t want to miss out on this summer’s offers. Meanwhile, impressive summer savings can be scored at Target, Wayfair and Walmart.

Finding the best deals across different retailers can be overwhelming, which is why we’ve done the searching for you. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals on our tried-and-tested products. So, whether you’re after beauty icons or a new coffee machine, here are the best offers you can shop now.

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If you’re as much of a fan of this iconic brow pencil as our tester Daisy Lester, then you’ll be pleased to see you can score it with 50 percent off at Macy’s. “Whether you’re looking for a subtle, soft look or want to go full Lily Collins, the brow pencil boasts a precise tip that lets you create your perfect eyebrows,” our tester wrote in her review. “Complete with a spoolie for blending, the pigment lasts all day, without the need to reapply. A true makeup bag staple.”

This Prada paradoxe perfume and body lotion gift set is now just $133. In beauty writer Lucy Smith’s review, she said it’s the brand’s “most intriguing fragrance,” describing it as a “floral scent that’s rounded off with a light sweetness”. She added: “While the aroma is undeniably feminine, it’s neither young nor old and adds a touch of glamour to anyone wearing it.”

The Amazon Echo Dot has 40 percent off at Target. The smart speaker plays audio from platforms like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and via Bluetooth. You can use your voice to ask Alexa for everything from weather updates to setting timers and more. The kids’ version (was $59.99, now $29.99, Target.com) has also plummeted in price.

Right now, there’s $100 off the Dyson airwrap. Using air to dry and style at the same time to avoid heat damage, this beauty holy grail hair tool reduces static and has a cold shot to hold your style in place. In beauty writer Lucy Partington’s review, she said it’s lightweight and comfortable to hold, creates soft waves and smooths hair, and “the fast dryer attachment makes it easy to go from wet to styled, without needing to reach for a separate hair dryer.”

If you can’t justify spending $500 on the Dyson airwrap, the Shark FlexStyle was dubbed the best alternative in beauty writer Maisie Bovingdon’s review, and this deal saves you $80 on the hair tool. Maisie described it as a “lightweight, versatile and multifunctional tool” which “made drying and styling easy.” She said it was “easy to swap between the six attachments, which helped add volume, minimize frizz, and hold [her] desired look in place for hours.”

If a Coach bag is on your wish list, then this could be your chance to take the plunge. Macy’s is running a generous number of deals on the designer’s covetable styles, including this suede design. In an on-trend yet timeless shade of brown, it’s going to be endlessly versatile and easy to style — and it’s currently $130 off.

Dubbed the best budget model in fitness writer Jennifer Heimlich’s review of the best fitness trackers, the Fitbit charge 6 fitness tracker is $30 off, thanks to this deal at Amazon. Jennifer recommended it for people who want “the basics at a good price”, describing it as a “beginner-friendly band” that tracks metrics like heart rate, distance, and steps. It also tracks “active zone” minutes, which “helpfully give you bonus points for when your exercise dips into ‘vigorous’ rather than ‘moderate’ intensity.”

If it’s time to replace your toothbrush, there’s a $40 discount on the Oral-B iO6. In his review of the toothbrush, tech critic Jon Axworthy said it’s “easy to get to grips with.” The standout feature was the “excellent pressure sensor,” which, Jon added, “with the light ring around the neck of the brush handle, very clearly shows if you are brushing with the correct amount of pressure, by lighting up green”.

Here’s a $50 off deal on the Apple iPad mini. In his review, tech critic David Phelan said: “It’s the smallest and lightest iPad (unsurprisingly) and as such works splendidly if you want an e-reader but don’t want a separate Kindle.” Plus, it “will fit in a large pocket or a small bag but still offers the same battery life” and “all the same core features you’d expect from a larger iPad,” like support for Apple Intelligence.

This deal saves you $30 on the AirPods 4. In his review of the earbuds, tech critic David Phelan praised their “strong” quality and said: “Listening to music is exemplary, even with noise-canceling off, offering decent breadth of sound and fidelity in vocals and mid-range notes.” They’re designed for better comfort over long periods than previous models, and David confirmed that they were “definitely comfortable.” They provide an hour of listening time from a five-minute charge.

The Apple Watch Series 11 is $100 off. In his review of the wearable, tech critic David Phelan said it’s durable, good-looking and boasts an “impressively lightweight design.” It provides 24 hours of battery life, and as it “recharges fast, it’s easy to use the Watch during the day, track your sleep at night and then recharge quickly in the morning when you’re taking a shower,” he wrote.

If you want a new coffee maker, Ninja’s luxe premier won the top spot in our review, where appliance expert Inga Parkel noted the “high-quality integrated conical bur grinder” and “built-in scale that perfectly doses the right amount of coffee needed for every drink.” Plus, she said: “The machine also automatically recommends the optimal grind size for each brew — but you can choose from 25 grind settings.” This deal saves you $144.

Elevate your home entertainment setup for less while the Amazon Fire TV stick is $20. It plugs into your TV’s HDMI port to turn it into a smart TV, so you can stream movies and shows from platforms like Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube, Disney+ and Apple TV, and live TV in full HD. It also works with Alexa, so it can be controlled with your voice.

In our review of the best Kindles, our tester said the Paperwhite is the “premium version of the basic Kindle” and “the best choice for most readers.” Compared to the entry-level model, it has a “7-inch screen, adjustable color temperature, a faster operating system, smoother and more comfortable front-lighting, and waterproofing.” This deal saves you $35 on the top-rated e-reader.

There’s a $20 discount applied to the Ninja crispi air fryer. In his review, tech critic Alex Lee said: “it cooked my food fast, well and with a delightful crisp.” He added that it’s “honestly a game-changer being able to watch your food cook in the glass bowl.” He also praised its versatility — “you’re not locked into a single bulky unit, and it’s nice having two different containers to cook from.”

If chilled drinks and frozen desserts are what you need to get you through the summer, this deal on the Ninja slushi is worth a look. Right now, there’s a cool $50 off. In his review of the appliance, our tester Alex David said it was “incredibly fun to use” and that the results were “delicious.” Alternatively, the Ninja creami deluxe is $30 off (now $219.99, Bestbuy.com).