Ulta cuts prices by half on Clinique and Tarte in early Black Friday push

Ulta Beauty has launched its Early Black Friday sale, offering discounts of up to 50 percent on popular skincare and makeup brands.

The promotion runs through November 21 and includes offers from Clinique, Medicube, Tarte, and other retailers. Shoppers can find buy one, get one deals alongside the percentage markdowns, a structure designed for those planning to stock up on staples or purchase holiday gifts early.

The sale covers a wide range of categories, including makeup, skin care, and hair care. Specific discounts vary by brand. Clinique products are marked down by up to 25 percent, while Morphe brushes, Tarte, Medicube, Skin1004, Mediheal, Cosrx, and Milani Cosmetics all see discounts of up to 30 percent.

Among the featured items is Tarte’s bestselling concealer, which holds a 4.7-star average from more than 37,880 reviews at Ulta. The brand states the product provides a full-coverage, matte finish that lasts for up to 16 hours. It includes a jumbo wand for application and is formulated to resist creasing on oily and combination skin types.

Clinique’s cleansing balm, a staff favorite for NBC Selected, also appears in the sale. It has a 4.6-star average from more than 44,660 reviews. The formula contains safflower seed oil to break down dirt and is labeled as safe for sensitive skin. Users often employ the balm to remove waterproof makeup at the end of the day.

Medicube’s hydrating essence is another highlighted item, carrying a 4.7-star average from more than 4,060 reviews. The product includes snail mucin and hyaluronic acid to add moisture, along with allantoin and panthenol to calm redness or irritation.

Supplies for the Early Black Friday sale are limited, and Ulta notes that stock may not last for all products. The event serves as a precursor to the main Black Friday weekend, allowing customers to access reduced prices before the holiday shopping rush intensifies.