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Lookfantastic Black Friday 2025: what to expect this November
LOOKFANTASTIC’S Black Friday sale is one beauty fans should definitely keep on their radar, especially if Christmas gifting is an idea.
The beauty retailer traditionally offers up to 50% off top brands in skincare, makeup, and haircare for the event.
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The Lookfantastic Black Friday is one worth shopping for all things beauty.
Lookfantastic normally launches its Black Friday offers in advance of other retailers, so it’s worth keeping your eye on news for the coming sale.
Last year was big, and there was a lot to look forward to with up to half price discounts on big names like Perricone MD, Kerastase, Bobbi Brown and Clinique, plus many other labels for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Lookfantastic is expected to up the ante once again this year, and we’ll be keeping you up to date with the best Black Friday deals to shop as they come in.
Best live Lookfantastic deals
Lookfantastic’s Black Friday sale has started, and already there are an array of huge deals and discounts across various brands and products.
Because of the magnitude of products available at Lookfantastic, you’ll often find multiple deals running at the same time, so keep an eye out for savings you can stack too.
When is Black Friday 2025?
Wondering when Black Friday falls? This year, the shopping event will take place on 28 November, but there is more meaning to the annual sale than some assume.
The retail extravaganza was originally an event reserved for Americans, but it has risen in popularity worldwide in recent years.
The Cyber Weekend is now arguably the biggest shopping holiday of the year – and comes at a great time as Christmas shoppers can bag a bargain ahead of the festive season.
Lookfantastic shoppers don’t have long to wait either, because the retailer’s sale starts notoriously ahead of time.
Is Lookfantastic taking part in Black Friday this year?
Yes! Lookfantastic is very likely to take part in Black Friday 2025, as it has done so for many years previously.
There’s been no official confirmation, but we’re expecting Lookfantastic to participate in Black Friday and Cyber Weekend promotions once again this year.
If the success of other years is anything to go by, we’re expecting discounts of 50 – 60%, topping some of the offers we had last year.
What to expect from Lookfantastic’s Black Friday sale 2025
Lookfantastic stocks hundreds of beauty products from affordable to high-end brands, including CeraVe, Clé de Peau, Mac Cosmetics, Clinique, Nars, Prada, and many more.
The retailer also stocks everything beauty, from make-up cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bodycare, to fragrance and beauty tools.
Last year, throughout the month of November, Lookfantastic discounted a variety of products to spread the deals out, and there were also flash sales throughout the Black Friday month.
What was in Lookfantastic’s sale last year?
Lookfantastic always offers big savings over Black Friday and last year was no different.
In previous years, some of the most popular brands were reduced by almost 50%.
Here are some of the discounts in previous years:
- MAC – Up to 20% off
- NARS – Up to 20% off
- St. Tropez – Up to 40% off
- Kerastase – 30% off
- Beauty Works – Up to 20% off
- La Roche-Posay – 25% off
- Benefit – 20% off
There were a lot of offers to contend with, some of our favourites include:
- Perricone MD No Makeup Foundation Serum SPF20, £13 (was £52) – buy here
- Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum, £72.75 (was £97) – buy here
- Beauty Works Molly Mae Curl Kit, £67.50 (was £90) – buy here
- Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base, £40.50 (was £54) – buy here
- Mama Mio Bloomin Lovely, £19 (was £38) worth £72 – buy here
- Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturiser For Face Spf 15, £24.75 (was £33) – buy here
- Estée Lauder Magical Youth Keepers Exclusive 2-Piece Skincare Gift Set, £73 (was £123) – buy here
- Laneige Bouncy and Firm Sleeping Mask, £25.60 (was £32) – buy here
When is Cyber Monday 2025 and is Lookfantastic taking part?
When is Cyber Monday? The event takes place on the Monday after the Cyber Weekend, and this year it falls on 2nd December.
Lookfantastic has previously taken part in Cyber Monday promotions, and it will take part in Cyber Monday sales this year too.
Cyber Monday usually sees one last push from the retailer to end the Black Friday sale on a high.
It goes without saying that if you see something you have been desperate to get your hands on, and it gets reduced in Black Friday, add it to your basket immediately, as stock has been known to sell out fast.
How long is the Lookfantastic Black Friday sale, and when will the Lookfantastic Black Friday sale end?
Lookfantastic hasn’t announced any plans for Black Friday just yet, so it’s too early to tell.
Last year, Lookfantastic was one of the retailers to start their Black Friday sales early and was one of the longest-running Black Friday sales too, as it ran for a full month.
It’s also not uncommon for some retailers and brands to extend their Black Friday deals well beyond Cyber Monday, so some offers may be around as late as mid-December.
Will the Lookfantastic beauty advent calendar be on sale for Black Friday?
It’s too early to tell.
Last year, it launched its Lookfantastic Beauty Advent Calendar, but it sold out quickly due to popular demand.
Lookfantastic usually launches a number of other beauty and grooming advent calendars for the festive season.
Whether the calendars will be reduced further on Black Friday remains unknown.
If you’ve got your eye on a specific calendar and you want to know if it’s going to be reduced – we’d recommend bookmarking some of your favourite items, so you can easily check to see if it’s gone down in price.
In the meantime, you may want to sign up for a Lookfantastic Box subscription so you can gain early access to the bundles when they launch, as well as claim an extra discount.
How much does Lookfantastic shipping cost?
There are plenty of delivery options to select from when shopping online at Lookfantastic.
The most affordable delivery option is Tracked Delivery, as well as Tracked Click and Collect, though shipping is free on orders over £25.
For next-day delivery, both Click and Collect and delivery to your preferred address costs £5.95 and is available for orders placed before midnight.
And if you’re being eco-conscious, there’s even an option for that.
Eco Delivery is a method to reduce the carbon footprint of your order, usually taking 2-3 days.
Ensuring that the last mile of your delivery is completed on foot, by bike or using an electric vehicle.
Read about Lookfantastic’s delivery policy here.
Does Lookfantastic offer any other discounts?
Yes, if you’re an NHS staff member, you can save more on your Lookfantastic order.
Key workers and those with an NHS discount are eligible for 10% off Lookfantastic’s Advent Calendar or 22% off select items, as well as a reduced annual premier delivery fee of £7.
To claim the discount, all you have to do is input the details on your key worker discount.
If it’s your first time shopping with Lookfantastic, there’s usually a discount for your first purchase.
Also, students with a valid UniDays account can also benefit from a separate discount, however, this may change from time to time.
Lookfantastic has partnered with Purpl so those with a disability can secure their favourite essentials at a discount.
Lookfantastic Beauty Plus members are also eligible for extra deals and discounts.
Rugby league’s first knight, Sir Billy Boston, can inspire today’s generation
RUGBY league’s first ever knight, Sir Billy Boston, is as relevant to today’s generation at Wigan as he was his own, boss Matt Peet believes.
The Welsh wonder was confirmed as the 13-a-side code’s inaugural Sir in 130 years of existence in a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace today.
After scoring 571 tries in 564 career appearances following a £3,000 switch after playing for Pontypridd and Neath RU, the 90-year-old has inspired many since.
And Peet, who has had Boston in speaking to his side, feels the way he conquered adversity, including racism, can apply now.
He said: “There are always lessons to learn from the past and in that era in sport there were trailblazers who faced tough conditions and treatment.
“There’s no doubt that paved the way for other people and Billy certainly falls into the category of being an unstoppable force. No matter what people thought of race or class during that time, he let his rugby do the talking.
“I don’t think Billy’s that comfortable speaking about his own achievements, but he’s a huge presence. He’s part of the team at Wigan.
“When I say to fans, ‘Who’s your favourite?’ It’s almost like, ‘It’s Billy, then we’ll talk about everyone else.’
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“He’s an iconic figure and to consider him a friend and speak to him at games is a privilege. Hopefully there’s more to come for the game.”
The man from Tiger Bay has three statues – at Wigan, Wembley and Cardiff Bay.
Little wonder for a trailblazer, the first non-white player to be selected by Great Britain to tour Australia and New Zealand in 1954.
He won 32 caps, scoring 25 tries, and helped them win the World Cup in 1960, as well as Ashes Series against Australia at home in 1956/1957 and 1959/1960, and away in 1962.
Boston scooped seven major honours at Wigan – for whom he scored 478 tries in 488 games, including three or more on 51 occasions – records that remain intact.
Yet after hanging up his boots, many more followed.
An MBE came in 1996 after he was inducted into the Rugby League and the Welsh Sports Halls of Fame.
He became an honorary freeman of Wigan in 2000 and received BBC Wales’ Elite Lifetime Achievement award in 2016.
Warriors owner Mike Danson said: “One of the biggest thrills in my ownership has been enjoying the company of Billy Boston.
“Without doubt, he was – and still is – the biggest crowd favourite in rugby league.
“He is my mum Jean’s favourite player – they are of the same age! She remains in awe of the great man and his legacy.
“I am thrilled that at long last Billy will be appointed as rugby league’s first knight! A richly deserved honour which means this most humble of men rightly receives at last fitting recognition.”
Another legend, Ellery Hanley, added: “Billy was super world class. He had gone beyond anything else and what anyone else has done. His exploits on the field were remarkable – he was dynamite in every aspect of the game.”
Congratulations also came from Boston’s homeland as Wales Rugby League chairman James Davies said: “He has inspired so many and it’s part of our responsibility to ensure his story will continue to do so for years to come.”
Josh Simons, the MP for Makerfield, where Sir Billy lives, said: “I’m so proud that Billy, my constituent, a hero of rugby league, will now be Sir Billy Boston. Presenting Billy with a letter about his knighthood was an emotional moment.
“Billy is a remarkable man.”
Heartbroken mum describes ‘chaos’ as her baby died after nurses mistakenly gave her ‘ten times’ required drug dose
A NEWBORN baby girl passed away after accidentally being given “ten times” the required dosage of a drug.
Polly Ida Lindop was barely a day old when she died at St Mary’s Hospital in Manchester on March 13, 2023, having been born 10 weeks premature.
An inquest into her death at Manchester Coroners Court heard that nurses in the neo-natal intensive care unit mistakenly gave the tot 10 times the dose of a drug she was prescribed.
Polly suffered a cardiac arrest 10 minutes after being given atracuriam – a muscle relaxant, so she could be put on a ventilator to help her breathe.
But a medical expert testified that little Polly was already “very sick” and deteriorating.
There was a “very low” chance of her surviving, even without the overdose, the BBC reported.
Polly’s heartbroken mum, Kimberley Lindop, described scenes of “chaos” at the hospital as doctors tried to save the baby’s life.
Kimberley checked into St Mary’s hospital on March 11, after “showing signs of infections” 10 weeks before her due date, Manchester Evening News reported.
Her water broke and she underwent an emergency caesarean and gave birth to Polly.
It was suspected that she had the infection chorioamnionitis whilst she was in labour.
Maternity guidelines state two types of antibiotics should be given to the mother whilst in labour to protect the baby, but Kimberley was only given one.
Speaking in court, the mum told the coroner Zak Golombek she was initially told that Polly was healthy, and a rash that she had noticed on the baby’s body was a “birth blemish”.
Polly later developed sepsis and was started on antibiotics.
When she deteriorated on March 13, medics decided to attach her to a mechanical ventilator to help her breathe she was prescribed atracurium to relax her body.
But the court heart that the nursing team made a mistake when inputting the dose details, meaning Polly received 10 times the amount she should have.
Shortly afterwards, the tot suffered a cardiac arrest.
Staff managed to resuscitate her but failed to notice Polly was being overdosed. During a nurse handover, approximately two hours later, the error was picked up on and the infusion was switched off.
Minutes later, Polly suffered another cardiac arrest and tragically died at just 18 hours old.
Kimberley described the ward as “chaotic”, adding there were an “awful lot of people” in the unit when Polly suffered a “collapse”.
The overdose was not recorded in Polly’s medical records and Kimberley and Jacob only became aware after overhearing a conversation between the nurses, lawyers representing the pair said.
Recalling the moment in court, Kimberley remembered a nurse saying “0.33” and then saying “no, it’s 3.33” when reading Polly’s dosage details.
The court heard the nurses involved and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust had accepted the overdose mistake had been made.
A post-mortem examination found the primary cause of Polly’s death was sepsis and prematurity and that she had suffered severe lung damage.
Dr Naomi Carter, a former Home Office forensic pathologist who jointly carried out the post-mortem examination, said it was “difficult to speculate” on how much difference the medication overdose had made in Polly’s death.
What is premature birth?
Labour is deemed premature if it happens before the 37th week of pregnancy.
About eight out of 100 babies will be born prematurely.
Babies born before full term are vulnerable to problems associated with being born premature.
The earlier in the pregnancy a baby is born, the more vulnerable they are.
It’s possible for a baby to survive if born around 24 weeks of pregnancy onwards.
Babies born this early need special care in a hospital with specialist facilities for premature babies.
They may have health and development problems because they have not fully developed in the womb.
You should call your midwife or maternity unit if you’re less than 37 weeks pregnant and you have:
- Regular contractions or tightenings
- Period-type pains
- A gush or trickle of fluid from your vagina – this could be your waters breaking
- Backache that’s not usual for you
“It may have hastened the event of the cardiac arrest,” she told the hearing.
However, Dr Carter said Polly had been “a very, very sick infant” in a critical condition who would “more likely than not died of her medical problems”, even without the overdose.
Greater Manchester Police launched an investigation into possible gross negligence manslaughter at the time of Polly’s death, but earlier this year said no criminal charges were being brought.
Detective inspector Mark Davies – who lead the investigation – spoke during the inquest.
He said officers were told about the death “a few weeks after”, and after speaking to multiple health officials and receiving the findings from Dr Carter, it was concluded that there was no cause for a criminal conviction.
Kimberley said: “Polly’s death has not only affected us, but also our other children who still struggle to comprehend why their baby sister, whose arrival they were looking forward to so much, is not here with them.
“We need answers so that we can try to find some closure about why she died even though we will never get over losing her.
“Any parent who has lost child knows that the pain is indescribable but what drives us on is knowing that we have to be Polly’s voice and help to ensure that lessons are learned, and the hospital and all the staff involved are held accountable for the mistakes that were made.”
Rachael Heyes, a medical negligence solicitor at JMW who is representing Polly’s family through the inquest process, said: “Kimberley and Jacob have been through a hugely traumatic ordeal and are devastated to have lost Polly in such distressing circumstances.
“To know that the care she received was not in line with NHS guidelines only compounds this for them. We welcome the inquest and will be cooperating fully with the coroner to ensure that no stone is left unturned in trying to find out why Polly died.”
The inquest began on June 9 and is expected to go on for five days.
St Mary’s Hospital told Sun Health it wouldn’t be providing an official comment until the conclusion of the inquest.
Stunning private islands off UK coast offering ‘slice of ancient history’ could be yours for just £108,000
A PICTURESQUE private island off the coast of the UK is available to buy – and it’s just £108,000.
The stunning Irish Islands of Dunnyneill, located on Strangford Lough, are home to range of gorgeous flora and fauna.
Surrounded by blue waters and coated in lush greenery, the islands are located just 2.5 kilometres off the coast of Killyleagh, Ireland.
Comprised of two islands, it was once a former seventh century trading emporium frequented by merchants.
Owning the islands gives you the chance to buy a piece of history, as merchants from Russia, Germany, Iceland and France used to visit the island.
The main island is described as being “formed from a small drumlin with a boulder clay core.”
It sits around 16 metres above sea level and is roughly D-shaped.
The second, smaller island, has a steep cliff facing towards the mouth of the Lough.
At low tide the islands are linked by a causeway.
Advertising the islands, estate agent Tim Martin, provides the following description: “This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of Ireland’s history on the shores of Strangford Lough.”
The island’s name uses the word ‘Dun’ which refers to a fort, while the rest of its name alludes to hostages – although thankfully the historic name is no longer accurate.
Those interested in the island can purchase them for £108,000 with no stamp duty – unless you are purchasing as a buy to let, or as an additional property.
Photos of the island clearly show the gorgeous greenery surrounded by clear blue waters, with an easy to navigate path encircling the islands.
It’s a great opportunity for nature lovers to make the most of Ireland’s picturesque scenery.
The beaches provide easy access to the serene water below – making it the perfect spot for water sports.
In one of the photos of the island, visitors can be seen pushing a canoe into the water.
Another shows visitors taking a dip in the shallow waters as they make the most of the island paradise.
One of the main selling points for the island is its gorgeous views – with one photo showing the breath-taking sunsets owners could expect from the island.
Sailors from East Down Yacht Club are known to travel past the island, with it being classified as a “sailing landmark” in the area.
Those interested in purchasing the island can reach out to Tim Martin’s Comber office via email or phone.
Over the years, the island’s topography and history have been the subject of study thanks to its unique geography.
The discovery of imported ceramics, as well as evidence of either glass or metalworking on the island, suggests the site was particularly important during the early medieval period.
Closed UK waterpark to FINALLY reopen after shutting 17 months ago
A POPULAR waterpark that was forced to close in 2023 has revealed plans to finally reopen this year – with some new areas for guests.
The SC2 waterpark in Rhyl, Wales, shut back in December 2023 after devastating storms.
Now, the waterpark has confirmed they will be reopening next month on Friday, July 5.
It will also have new additions, including a adventure play structure inside the Rainforest Diner.
The diner will have an updated menu, too.
Visitors can also enjoy a selection of gelato ice creams at the attraction.
Online bookings for the indoor waterpark are set restart today.
Jamie Groves, managing director at Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: “Everyone at DLL is extremely excited to see our flagship attraction reopening. The damage to the roof was extensive, but we were never going to let that get us down.
“SC2 is the jewel in Rhyl’s crown and our priority was to re-open the attraction as soon as we possibly could.
“We know how important SC2 is to Rhyl, and we were determined to come back bigger and better than before.
“As one of the Denbighshire’s biggest employers, we are proud to have recently taken on another 30 people at SC2, and will be reopening with an exciting team, who can’t wait to give everyone the very best customer experiences.
“This year, we want to give visitors and residents a summer of fun and happy memories at SC2, and we can’t wait to see you all in July, with exclusive discounts for locals as a thank you for their support while we were closed!”
People have praised the update, with one saying: “Fantastic news!”
The waterpark first welcomed visitors back in April 2019 and features slides such as the Boomerang, Anaconda and Speedster.
Costing £15million to build, for little ones, there is also the Piranha Play area.
In total, DLL runs eight leisure centres.
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Leroy Sane sends message to Bayern Munich over Arsenal transfer
Leroy Sane has indicated he is ‘very interested’ in a move to Arsenal amid his contract dispute with Bayern Munich, according to reports in Germany.
The 29-year-old winger will become a free agent in a matter of weeks after failing to reach an agreement with Bayern over a contract extension.
Sane joined the Bundesliga giants from Manchester City in 2020 in a deal worth up to £55m.
Making at least 40 appearances every season since arriving at the club, Sane has been a hugely influential member of the Bayern squad, playing a major role in four league title wins.
Bayern Munich bosses are keen to keep hold of Sane and have already offered him a new three-year contract on reduced terms.
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But Sane rejected the offer as he is unwilling to take a pay-cut and has since been linked with a number of Premier League clubs.
German outlet BILD say Sane is yet to make a final decision on his future despite the fact he is set to become a free agent on July 1.
It is also claimed Sane is ‘very interested’ in joining Arsenal, with a move to London ‘appealing’ to him and his wife Candice.
Sane has attracted interest from Arsenal’s Premier League rivals Tottenham and Newcastle United but moves to those clubs does not appear to be a genuine possibility at this stage.
Other options include a move to Saudi Arabia or Serie A champions Napoli but those are less attractive to Sane, according to BILD.
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‘Why would you not want him at your football club? He might’ve picked up a few injuries in his career, but you can’t tell me he wouldn’t be a great signing for Spurs – even if he demands £250,000 a week!’
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Despite the intense transfer speculation, Sane is not expected to make a decision before the Club World Cup starts this weekend.
Bayern are even considering offering Sane a short-term contract to ensure he features in the tournament, even if he could leave shortly after Bayern Munich return from the United States.
Sane is also aware of interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, who are both ready to make lucrative offers to secure his signature.
But a move to Arsenal would give Sane a reunion with Mikel Arteta, who he worked with at Manchester City while the current Gunners boss was assistant to Pep Guardiola.
Arteta is keen to bolster his attacking options ahead of the 2025-26 campaign but Didi Hamann believes it would be a mistake to sign Sane.
‘If you look at Arsenal, I think you need very good players to improve the team,’ Hamann told Best Betting Sites. ‘And obviously Saka plays on the right.
‘Leroy Sane mainly plays on the right and he’s a hugely talented player. He’s been at Bayern for five years now. He just hasn’t done it on a consistent basis.
‘Now, why would he do it now for the next three years when he’s 29? He’s a hugely talented player, but we shouldn’t talk about a player who’s 29 about his talent – we should talk about the impact they have and the medals they’ve won.
‘At that age, you’re looking for guarantees from your performance level, and Sane just hasn’t given me any assurance that he can deliver consistently.
‘I don’t think Arsenal should be looking at him and certainly not moving for him.’
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