In this Black Friday Top Picks video, I’m walking you through the sales I’m actually excited about—skincare, makeup, and a couple of lifestyle finds—while keeping the nitty-gritty (dates, codes, exclusions) in the description box so I don’t overwhelm you. If you’re watching when I posted this (Sunday, Nov 23), a lot of these deals are already live, and I’ll keep updating details as brands send them over. I start with a non-beauty splurge that I genuinely think is worth it: the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones. I did a ton of research for comfort + noise cancelling, and these have that cushy headband that doesn’t make the top of my head sore (especially on long flights). Then we get into beauty—Merit (my easy, mature-skin-friendly makeup brand), Bloom Effects (Tulip Dew Drops forever), and botanical-leaning skincare like Live Botanical, plus luxe eco skincare from Fortuna Skin. I also share newer-to-me favorites like Mara, and I highlight SPF picks from FRÉ (including the fact that they don’t use SPF boosters). Everything here is about wearable, forgiving formulas and skin prep that makes makeup look better—especially as our skin changes in menopause season.