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Your glow-up is en route with my pick of the best beauty cravings – plus the latest Lookfantastic promo codes and Black Friday offers
Lucy SmithBeauty writerMonday 01 December 2025 16:22 GMTWhether it's a nourishing serum, a volumising hair mask or a glow-giving body oil, Lookfantastic has you covered. From youth-boosting serums to damage-repair hair treatments, I’ll be updating this guide with standout discounts from top brands like The Ordinary, Drunk Elephant, Fenty Beauty and more. Read on for this month’s top Lookfantastic discount codes and Black Friday deals.
How to save at Lookfantastic
Up to 60 per cent off in flash sale and seasonal deals
The retailer runs regular flash sales, focused on popular categories like haircare or some of our favourite tried and tested brands such as Lancôme, Kérastase and Bobbi Brown. Right now, you can get up to 60 per cent off skincare, make-up, fragrance and more using the link above.
But for the biggest savings across beauty, skincare, haircare and fragrance, the Black Friday sale remains king. The sale usually features up to 50 percent off iconic brands like La Roche‑Posay, Lancôme and Kiehl’s, with standout deals such as up to 50 percent off Natasha Denona shadows, up to 30 percent off Marc Jacobs fragrances, and discounts on Color Wow Dream Coat spray. In addition, LookFantastic’s exclusive Black Friday edit beauty box had more than £175 worth of products for £40.
Christmas offers are also worth keeping an eye on, as they are packed with festive beauty favourites that make perfect gifts. Each year, bestselling gift sets from brands like Rituals, Elemis and MAC are discounted. One of the season’s biggest hits is always the Lookfantastic advent calendar, which often sells out.
Join LF Beauty Plus+
Another way to save when shopping at Lookfantastic is through its Beauty Plus+ loyalty scheme. It is free to join and you’ll earn five points for every £1 that you spend. Once you’ve gained 500 points (aka spent £100), you’ll get £5 credit to spend on your beauty buys. Leaving a review or recycling your empties can also score you some points.
As you earn more points, you’ll unlock more perks. These include a birthday gift, promo codes, early access to sales and a chance to become part of Lookfantastic’s review panel at the very top tier.
Refer a friend and get £10 off
If you and your friends love chatting about all things beauty, you can both save money when you sign up to Lookfantastic. The beauty retailer’s referral scheme will give you both £10 off your next order when they sign up using your unique referral code. This way, they get £10 off their first order, while you can stack £10 discounts on your next purchases.
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Save 20% with the Lookfantastic student discount
LookFantastic also offers UK students a generous 22 to 25 percent discount on eligible beauty products through both Unidays and Student Beans. This is applicable across a wide selection of skincare, cosmetics, haircare, fragrance and beauty boxes.
To claim your discount, simply sign up (for free) with one of the platforms, verify your student status using your email or student ID, and you'll receive a unique code to enter at checkout on the LookFantastic website.
22 per cent discount for NHS and key workers
LookFantastic also offers NHS workers and key workers – including healthcare, emergency services, teaching, armed forces, transportation and retail – a 22 percent discount on selected beauty products. To access the offer, you’ll need to verify your employment via GoCertify. You’ll then receive a personalised discount code, which you can apply at checkout on the LookFantastic website.
This discount is applied site-wide, but excludes heavily discounted items, gift sets or bundles. It can be layered with other rewards such as Beauty Plus+ membership perks (including birthday credit and product points), allowing you to maximise your savings. For the best results, verify your status early, shop during beauty events or promotions, and watch your inbox for invitation-only codes or bundles exclusive to key worker members.
Download the Lookfantastic app for exclusive deals
Downloading the Lookfantastic app opens the door to app-only savings. For example, new users receive an exclusive 20 per cent off welcome offer code for their first in-app order, delivered within two hours of enabling push notifications. In addition, the app offers flash sale alerts, early access to limited-edition drops, and bonus discounts that are not available on desktop or browser versions.
- Download early and turn on notifications to get the welcome offer and to keep updated about exclusive app-only deals.
- Use your 20 per cent first app discount, alongside potential Beauty Plus offers or site sales, for maximum savings.
- Activate Beauty Plus+ through the app to build points, earn rewards, and access loyalty-only perks.
- Create a wishlist in-app for quick checkout during flash sales or restocks.
Save on viral beauty products with the Lookfantastic beauty box
(Lookfantastic)Beauty boxes are a great chance to try new brands that you might not have come across before. The Lookfantastic beauty box topped my round-up of the best beauty subscription boxes, with its excellent variety and accessible price point.
Right now, when you subscribe to the December beauty box, which includes products from Moroccanoil, Nip + Fab, mylee and more, you’ll get more than £65 worth of products from just £13 – that’s an impressive saving of more than 80 per cent.
How to save £10 on the Lookfantastic advent calendar
Our shopping writer, Daisy, recently unboxed Lookfantastic’s 2025 advent calendar (Daisy Lester)The Lookfantastic advent calendar is amongst the most anticipated beauty advents, with more than £600 worth of bestselling products for £105. The 2025 edition includes 15 full-sized products, including a Sol de Janiero cheirosa perfume mist (worth £24) and Medik8 hydra B5 intense (worth £59), plus 10 travel-sized goodies. In her first-look review of the Lookfantastic advent calendar, our senior shopping writer, Daisy, says “As for the big day, I’ll leave that as a surprise – but trust me, it’s sure to add some glamour to your Christmas and New Year celebrations.”
You can knock down the price by another £10 by subscribing to Lookfantastic’s ‘The Box’ (find out more below), where you will receive a voucher to use on the calendar.
Why you can trust us
Beauty writer, Lucy, has tested hundreds of the products available at Lookfantastic (Lucy Smith)At The Independent, our beauty writer, Lucy, and team of dedicated deals experts work hand in hand to bring you the very best offers on the products we genuinely love and use ourselves. Every discount code is carefully tested and quality checked before it’s shared, so you can be confident that the savings you see are real and reliable.
We work closely with Lookfantastic to secure the most up-to-date discounts, including exclusive codes you won’t find elsewhere, helping our readers save on everything from cult skincare to luxury haircare and makeup must-haves.
Lucy’s extensive experience in the beauty industry, combined with our team’s passion for spotting genuine deals, means we only recommend products and brands that meet our high standards. Whether it’s a viral hair mask or cult classic foundation, we highlight offers that are worth your time (and money), so you can shop smarter.
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