Black Friday sales get all the hype, but I'm here to set the record straight and say Labor Day sales deserve more credit. Not only are the discounts just as good, but the online shopping experience is also better. It's more low-key, which makes it less stressful. Think about it. Since Labor Day sales get less attention, there's less of a chance that my favorite products will sell out before I can add them to my cart. I don't know about you, but that immediately lowers my cortisol levels.
This Labor Day weekend, I'm getting in on the sale-shopping fun and setting aside some time to go online and exercise my credit card. After all, as far as I'm concerned, there's no better time to revamp my routine than right before fall. I'm on the hunt for moisturizing skincare products, high-tech skin devices, balancing scalp products, and more. Ahead, see all 25 Labor Day beauty sales worth shopping this year, according to yours truly. Oh, and I alphabetized them for your convenience. (You can thank me later.)
From August 29 through September 10, receive 25% off sitewide.
The brand's most iconic product, this cold-pressed scalp oil, removes buildup and balances the scalp. Itchy, irritated scalps will feel instantly soothed.
From August 30 through September 5, score 30% off sitewide with the code B30.
This 100% mineral sunscreen has a vanishing tint that prevents it from leaving a white cast behind. It's the perfect daily SPF.
Take 30% off sitewide from September 1–4 when using the code LABOR30.
There are so many makeup products I love from Danessa Myricks, but this medium-coverage foundation has to be at the top. It makes my skin look so flawless.
From September 1 to September 5, take 25% off sitewide.
In case it isn't obvious yet, I love getting classic skincare products at a discount. This one, which is a rich and luxurious balm, melts makeup and sunscreen off of the skin.
From August 31 through September 4, receive 20% off sitewide.
I can't mention EltaMD without also mentioning sunscreen. This formula offers SPF 46 that's spiked with niacinamide. The latter reduces the appearance of blemishes and discoloration.
From August 29 through September 4, get 25% off some of the brand's best-selling items. Plus, all purchases of $75 or more will receive a gift with purchase.
This concealer is truly full coverage. It hides even the most stubborn under-eye imperfections. Yes, that means dark circles.
From September 1 to September 4, take 15% off sitewide with code LBRDAY15.
This brand is responsible for some of my favorite nail polish shades of all time. This one called Palma is a personal favorite. You know I'll be snagging multiple bottles while it's on sale.
Receive 25% off sitewide with code LABORDAY25.
I swear half of my skincare collection is made up of Joanna Vargas products—my skin just loves them. I'll be adding many of the celebrity esthetician's products to my cart, including this high-tech device that does everything from eliminating product buildup to soothing the skin and decreasing puffiness.
Take 25% off sitewide with code LBD25.
I like these ceramic rollers, which give my hair '90s supermodel–level volume.
From August 31 through September 4, score 20% off sitewide. Plus, get a free Multi-Peptide Eye Cream with orders over $100.
Come fall, I want to address sun damage and the fine lines and wrinkles it can leave behind. So I'm investing in retinol creams. This one uses 0.10% retinaldehyde to smooth, firm, and brighten the skin.
From September 3 to September 4, score 30% off sitewide.
Why not stock up on some TikTok-viral makeup products, like this eye pencil that everyone loves using as a highlighter?
On September 1–5, get a gift with purchase and 25% off select products.
There are so many great skincare products to shop for, but I have our eye on this one, which hydrates the skin without clogging pores, minimizes the appearance of pores, and controls surface oil.
From August 31 through September 4, take 25% off orders of $95 and above. Take 20% off all other purchases.
This TikTok-viral product clears and minimizes enlarged pores for a smoother complexion.
From August 31 through September 4, take 20% off sitewide.
This hyaluronic acid–spiked overnight mask hydrates and plumps the skin while you sleep so you wake up with glowing skin. Dry skin, who?
From August 31 through September 4, score 20% off everything but travel-size products. Plus, receive a gift with purchase over $75.
There are so many Phlur fragrances I love, but if I have to pick a current favorite, it's probably this complex scent called Father Figure. With notes of fig, cassis, sandalwood, orris root, and vanilla, it's herby and grounding.
From August 28 through September 5, take 25% off sitewide.
Celebrity esthetician Renée Rouleau created this at-home chemical peel to smooth and resurface the skin for a bright, glowing complexion. It's a longtime beauty-editor favorite.
From August 31 through September 4, take 15% off body washes and body lotions.
All of Saltair's scents are good, but this one, which is called Exotic Pulp, is truly next-level. It's fresh and juicy thanks to notes of orange and guava. Trust me—this will be your new favorite body wash.
Score 25% off everything on the site, plus 50% off select products.
All of the brand's silk hair products prevent damage and coddle the hair back the health, but I have a special place in my heart for these scrunchies. They're so pretty, and they hold my hair in place despite being made of frictionless silk.
Through September 5, receive 30% off sitewide. Use code POOLSIDE at checkout.
Now is the perfect time to spring for this LED light mask, which has two modes—one targets wrinkles, and one targets breakouts.
From September 1 to September 4, take 25% off the brand's face oils at all Sephora locations and on Sephora.com.
I'm partial to this glow-boosting face oil, which uses vitamin C and turmeric to brighten and hydrate the skin.
On August 31, all nail polish shades will be 30% off.
I'm in fall prep mode, so I'm interested in darker twists on classic colors, like this deep shade of red.
From September 1 to September 4, score 20% off sitewide. Plus, orders over $45 will receive free shipping.
Vacation has so many effective and nostalgia-inducing sunscreens, but this fluffy whipped cream–inspired one is a personal favorite.
From August 22 through September 5, take 25% off with any one-time purchase and 30% off subscriptions with code CELEBRATE7.
Read our associate beauty editor's glowing review of this densifying hair serum. The results don't lie.
From September 1 to September 4, take 25% off select products on Sephora's website.
If you're struggling with dull and lackluster hair, this shampoo can change that. It has a hydrating, low-foaming formula to boost shine.
From September 1 to September 4, score 25% off sitewide.
You can never go wrong with the brand's original detangling brush. It works through knots without causing damage or breakage.
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