Labor Day might be a few days out, but there’s no need to wait for the holiday weekend to start shopping. Retailers are already rolling out some of their biggest promotions of the season, with Rei taking up to 50 percent off and Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty event now in full swing.
Of course, a big discount doesn’t automatically make something a good deal, so I’ve sifted through the Labor Day sales to find offers on products that are genuinely worth considering, rather than simply highlighting whatever happens to have the biggest percentage off. That means looking to brands we trust and products that have impressed our expert testers.
Whether you’re after a new kitchen appliance, mattress, fitness tracker or something else entirely, these are the early Labor Day deals I’d actually spend my money on.
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Best Labor Day sales to know
- Crate & Barrel: Get up to 60% off
- Lowe’s: Save on kitchen appliances and outdoor essentials
- Article: Save up to 40% on sofas and more furniture
- Saatva: Up to $625 off
- Nectar: Save up to 50% on mattresses and 66% on bundles
- La-Z-Boy: Up to 30% off storewide
- Sam’s Club: Save from August 20 to September 9
- Amazon: Save up to 45% on a range of products, including Amazon devices
- Charlotte Tilbury: Save up to 20%
- REI: Get up to 50% off
- Ulta: Up to 50% off daily and weekly staples until September 17
- Best Buy: Save up to $1,000 on appliances and tech
- Ulta: 21+ days of beauty event sees flash sales
Best early Labor Day tech deals
Beats studio pro headphones
Tech writer Alex Lee rated the Beats studio pro headphones for their noise cancellation when he tested them, and right now they’re $100 off at Amazon. Alex said: “It killed most of the low-frequency sounds in the environment.” He was also pleased with the sound quality, calling it “crisp and detailed.”
Buy now £249.95, Amazon.com
Garmin forerunner 265
Garmin’s forerunner 265 was ranked our best fitness tracker after testing. Fitness writer Jennifer Heimlich said that it has “highly accurate GPS tracking and personalized training plans with daily workout suggestions based on how well your recent sessions have gone and how your body is recovering from them.”
“It’s a great all-rounder,” she added. “And, as someone with a small wrist, I love that the forerunner 265 comes in two sizes, including a smaller 42mm option, which I found to be super comfortable. Even though the aesthetic is decidedly sporty, it doesn’t look out of place at a nice dinner or in the office.”
Buy now £349.99, Amazon.com
Apple AirPods pro 3
“Rather than having one pair of headphones for running and another for everything else, you might want one option that can do it all. That’s where the Apple AirPods Pro 3 comes in,” wrote Lauren Wingenroth in her review.
She added: “Unlike the regular AirPods, which are notorious for falling out, the Pros have a more secure fit that generally works well for me while running.”
Buy now £199, Amazon.com
Apple iPad 11th-generation
“Just want a tablet for everyday use? The entry-level iPad is the best choice for most people: light, handsome, and colourful with solid build quality. This model has the brightest colours for an Apple tablet, with the yellow option especially eye-catching. The display is bright and inviting, great for video games and video playback, plus the multitude of other apps available for the iPad,” writes tech critic David Phelan.
Buy now £399, Amazon.com
Ultimate Ears miniroll
When reviewed by our tech writer, the Ultimate Ears miniroll was found to be an “extremely portable” speaker that gives out a lot of bass for its size and comes in a range of bright colors.”
He added: “For the price, this is a remarkably good speaker. If you want a simple speaker for playing music out loud, this is all you need.”
Buy now £49.99, Amazon.com
Toniebox 1 audio player starter set with playtime puppy
The Toniebox 2 is an audio player for kids that we recommend. The OG iteration, the Toniebox 1, which is for ages three and above, is on sale with over 30 percent off at Amazon. It features an ultra-kid-friendly padded design with ergonomic ear controls, and the audio is played from the character figurines on top. This deal is on a starter set, with a playtime puppy so they can start listening straight away.
Buy now £67.99, Amazon.com
Amazon fire TV stick 2nd gen HD
The newest Amazon Fire TV stick has been slashed by $22 at Best Buy. It lets you stream movies and live TV in crisp full HD, plugging into your TV’s HDMI port and delivering entertainment at its fullest. It gives easy access to entertainment apps like Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube and Disney+ as they’re all in one place. Plus, for ease, you can use your voice to control it via Alexa.
Buy now £17.99, Bestbuy.com
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M5
With an impressive $300 off, the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 is a fast, powerful laptop with superior AI performance to previous models.
In tech critic David Phelan’s review of the Pro M5, comparing it to the Air, he said, speaking of the Pro: “The display is outright better, and even more so with the nanotexture option. Audio playback benefits from the Pro’s multiple speakers, and if you want better connectivity, the Pro has it.”
Buy now £3299, Bestbuy.com
Best Labor Day beauty deals
Charlotte's magic flawless filter kit
Charlotte Tilbury’s Labor Day sale is underway, and one of the best offers gets you the flawless filter and the magic away liquid concealer as a bundle for 10 percent off.
The primer is one of my favorite products, and beauty writer Lucy Smith agrees. In her review, she noted that it felt “feather-light on the skin” and she “loved the finish” because it let her “real skin shine through while concealing any sun spots or redness, and delivering a serious glow.”
Buy now £77.4, Charlottetilbury.com
Dyson airwrap i.d.
While still expensive, our beauty experts (and the rest of the internet) rate Dyson’s styling tool as a cult favorite for good reason. In her review of the tool for curly and coily hair, beauty writer Elena Chabo said: “If you have the budget to invest in a hair tool, this will set you up for almost every styling need, halve your styling time, and minimize damage to hair.” This Amazon deal gets you 20 percent off, bringing the price down to $519.99.
Buy now £519, Amazon.com
Mixsoon bean essence
In her review of the best Korean beauty products, beauty writer Ava Welsing Kitcher liked the gentle exfoliation and satisfying texture of Mixsoon’s bean essence — and this Amazon deal sees it marked down by over 40 percent, bringing the price to $22.
“My skin always looks smoother and glowier after using it, and the slightly slimy gel texture is lightweight and hydrating,” she noted.
Buy now £22, Amazon.com
Maybelline lash sensational sky high mascara
“Maybelline’s lash sensational sky high mascara is the drugstore mascara I will always reach for by default,” wrote beauty writer Ava Welsing-Kitcher in her guide to the best drugstore mascaras. “I’ve gone through tubes of the brown shade (I like softer definition most of the time, even though my lashes are black), and the blackest black shade packs a deeper punch without looking too intense,” she added.
“It lasts all day, doesn’t transfer onto my lids during or post-application, and layers well on the topside of my lashes without clumping up.”
It’s currently less than been slashed by more than 20 percent.
Buy now £10.82, Amazon.com
Beauty by Earth self tanner
Named the best drugstore self-tanner in our guide, with writer Brigitt Earley noting that it delivered a “nice, natural warm brown tone.” If you have dry skin, this one’s for you, with Brigitt finding it to be really hydrating. She was “able to put on loose clothing within just five minutes or so without transfer.”
Buy now £30.59, Amazon.com
The Inkey List’s bio-active ceramide moisturizer
If you’re looking for a new moisturizer, aesthetician and skin educator Katie Onyejekwe recommended The Inkey List’s bio-active ceramide moisturizer in our guide to the best moisturizers for dry skin. The formula is “ideal for dry skin types that are also concerned by signs of aging,” she notes. “The moisturizer features a blurring technology to blur fine lines instantly, plus shea butter and ceramides to nourish and smooth,” Onyejekwe adds.
It’s been reduced from $20 down to $11 in Amazon’s Labor Day sale.
Buy now £11, Amazon.com
Sacheu peel off lip liner stay-n
Ulta’s 21 days of beauty event is not to be missed, with lots of our favourite beauty products currently 50 percent off, including the Sacheu peel-off lip liner stay-n. When writer Brigitt Earley reviewed it, it stood up to testing. “Even after standing at a pool party in 85-degree weather with 70 percent humidity, the stain held up with minimal fading and no smudging,” wrote Brigitt. “For a low-maintenance color that actually stays put, it’s surprisingly effective,” she added.
Buy now £7, Ulta.com
It Cosmetics your skin but better CC+ SPF 50
It Cosmetics CC cream is one of our favorites for full coverage — and it’s currently 20 percent off, reduced to $31. The formula delivers a dewy finish, and “a single pump goes a very long way in blanketing redness, dark circles, and hyperpigmentation,” noted writer Jacqueline Kilikita. The formula is packed with nourishing skincare ingredients, and it does an excellent job of “disguising redness without aggravating sensitive skin.” A great CC cream to have in your makeup this winter.
Buy now £31.2, Amazon.com
Best Labor Day home deals
Dyson V8 cyclone cordless stick vacuum
The Dyson V8 cyclone cordless stick vacuum — ranked our best budget cordless vacuum cleaner — is currently $100 off at Target.
When our home appliance tester put the vacuum through its paces around her home, she was particularly impressed with how it cleaned hard floors. “Flour and lentils disappeared in a single pass, leaving virtually nothing behind,” she said. She also praised its simple, hygienic bin emptying, calling it “one of the brand’s most practical cordless models.”
Buy now £299.99, Target.com
Our Place always pan pro
Our Place has launched its end-of-summer sale with up to 45 percent off stylish and toxin-free cookware. In the sale, the always pan pro, is discounted to $115 from $179. Home tester positioned it at the top of her review of the best induction cookware, when she praised it for its speed, versatility, and non-stick surface. “I loved the fact that I could use metal utensils without causing scratching and that it could transfer straight into the oven,” she said.
Buy now £115, Fromourplace.com
Saatva classic mattress
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After being reviewed by Eva Waite-Taylor, this mattress was described as a great “all-rounder”. She wrote: “I tested the 11.5-inch luxury firm queen mattress. I tend to prefer cushiony, hug-like softness, but I compromised for my partner, who favors a firm mattress. I was skeptical about how I’d find this new level of firmness, but I found it to be supremely comfortable, delivering hotel-quality luxury at home. I also felt the benefits of the supportive technology at work, waking up with no aches and pains.
“It also has a decent amount of bounce, making moving around on it fairly easy — but that does mean the movement isolation isn’t the best I’ve tested. To really assess this, I placed a glass of water on the mattress as I moved around slightly, and the glass sloshed about slightly. While not a deal-breaker, I can certainly feel my partner shifting around at night, so it’s something to consider if you are a light sleeper.”
Buy now £1829, Saatva.com
Brooklinen luxe sateen core sheet set
Brooklinen’s luxe sateen core sheet set earned the top spot in our review of the best bed sheets, where homeware writer Brigit Earley described them as “smooth and lustrous.” She noted that the “480-thread-count cotton feels substantial and brings “hotel-level luxury to the bed.” She added that the fabric felt breathable and “held up well to repeated washing.”
Buy now £156.75, Brooklinen.com
Gourmia 7-quart fry ‘n fold digital air fryer
Dubbed the best compact air fryer in our review, Target has cut the price of Gourmia’s 7-quart fry ‘n fold digital air fryer by 25 percent. “When not in use, the top part of the air fryer can be turned upside down and slotted into the glass basket, which halves the unit’s size, making it easy to store,” noted our review. It has 10 cooking presets, including bake, roast, and dehydrate, with the setting for wings being the “most impressive and resulted in crisp, evenly air-fried wings to perfection down to the exact minute.”
Buy now £59.99, Target.com
Zelos-450 wood pellet grill and smoker
With a discount of over $60 at Amazon ahead of the Labor Day weekend, the Brisk It zelos-450 grill was the standout in the best grills review, so this is a deal to pay attention to. In her review, cooking appliance tester Alex Temblador said it achieved smoky flavor, was “quick and easy” to assemble, and the AI smart assistant guided “through the entire process of seasoning and grilling.”
Buy now £305.99, Amazon.com
When does Home Depot’s Labor Day sale start?
Home Depot’s Labor Day sales started on Thursday, August 27.
When does Pottery Barn’s Labor Day sale start?
Pottery Barn’s Labor Day sale has started. The furniture retailer is offering up to 70 percent off.
When does Best Buy’s Labor Day sale start?
The Best Buy Labor Day sale is live now and will run up until Monday, September 7.
When does the Rei Labor Day sale start?
Rei’s Labor Day sale started on August 28 and will run until September 7. The outdoor retailer is offering up to 50 percent off end-of-season gear.
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