Black Friday is officially here and retailers are offering notable budget-friendly deals under $50 during the event. You can also find deals on beauty supplies, home goods, tech gadgets and more, many of which run through Cyber ​​Monday.

I’ve been covering Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday deals for four years as an editor at NBC Select, and I’ve spent weeks sifting through discounts to find the best Black Friday deals under $50 that are actually worth it for shopping. Every product I recommend below is highly rated and offers at least 20% off. Where possible, I’ve routed deals through price trackers to ensure they’re the lowest price in at least three months. I will update this list regularly during Black Friday.

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Best Black Friday Deals Under $50

I’ve found, vetted, and written about every deal I recommend below. I worked with NBC Select editors to finalize the live list, which I regularly update during Black Friday to reflect the most up-to-date prices.

Chamberlain smart garage control

Average rating of 4.3 stars from 102,800 reviews on Amazon

Use this device to open and close your garage door directly from your phone via the companion app. According to the brand, it is compatible with most garage door openers made after 1993.

Anker Nano power bank

Average rating of 4.2 stars from 7,139 reviews on Amazon

This portable charger is compact enough to fit comfortably in your pocket, purse, and travel bag. It has a built-in USB-C connector that is compatible with the iPhone 15 and later versions, and can be folded down. The device also comes in a Lightning connector version for older Apple devices.

Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional effects

Average rating of 4.6 stars from 90,131 reviews on Amazon

This pack of Crest 3D Whitestrips is one of our favorite at-home teeth whitening products and comes with 20 treatments that will brighten your teeth over time and keep them white for at least 12 months, according to the brand. You can use the strips once a day for 30 minutes. The kit also comes with two 1-hour express treatments for a more powerful treatment, according to Crest.

Owala FreeSip 24-ounce insulated stainless steel water bottle

Average rating of 4.7 stars from 1,926 reviews on Amazon

The colorful Owala water bottles have taken social media by storm, and for good reason: They’re durable, leak-resistant and vacuum-insulated, so they keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours, according to the brand. You sip from the built-in straw or tilt it back to drink from the spout opening. The water bottle has a push-to-open lid to keep your spout clean, plus a carrying loop for comfortable portability. Select colors and sizes are on sale for Black Friday.

Tile Mate (2022)

Average rating of 4.5 stars from 23,474 reviews on Amazon

Keep track of your stuff with the Tile Mate. The compact, water-resistant device can be attached to your keys, luggage or wallet and you can track their location via the Tile app. You can also have the device ring if necessary, or press the button on the Tile Mate to have your phone ring

Echo doll from Amazon

Average rating of 4.7 stars from 69,726 reviews on Amazon

You can control this smart speaker with your voice and ask it to play music, provide weather reports and more. It is also compatible with most smart home devices, including smart plugs, fans, lights and kitchen gadgets. Plus, the Echo Pop is compact enough to fit on your nightstand, mantle, and other small spaces in your home.

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder

Average rating of 4.5 stars from 63,886 reviews on Amazon

You can mix this collagen powder into both hot and cold drinks, including water, smoothies, coffee and tea. It contains collagen sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised cattle, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid to keep bones, joints, nails and hair healthy, according to the brand. (Be sure to consult your doctor before taking supplements.)

Amazon smart plug

Average rating of 4.7 stars from 565,368 reviews on Amazon

This smart plug allows you to control gadgets in your home, such as lights, fans and air purifiers, using voice commands or directly through the Alexa app. The plug fits into any standard socket and is compact enough to free up your second socket.

Cosrx Snail Mucin 96% Strength Restoring Essence

Average rating of 4.6 stars from 74,607 reviews on Amazon

This Cosrx serum is one of our favorite facial essences because it contains snail mucin to hydrate and plump skin and target fine lines, according to experts in our snail mucin guide. The serum is suitable for all skin types, is lightweight and hypoallergenic, according to the brand.

Blink Mini 2 (2-pack)

Average rating of 4.4 stars from 3,759 reviews on Amazon

Lowest price ever

This pack of two indoor security cameras lets you keep an eye on your home while you’re away by livestreaming directly to the Blink app. The app also sends you motion detection alerts and the two-way audio allows you to hear and speak to pets or people. Connect the Mini 2 to an Alexa device to watch live, arm your alarm system and more with your voice.

Starface Hydro-Stars Hydrocolloid pimple patches

Average rating of 4.4 stars from 6,818 reviews on Amazon

Lowest price ever

These yellow star-shaped pimple patches are a fun way to tackle pimples. They contain hydrocolloid gel, which draws dirt from your pimples and reduces inflammation. The patches also come in a travel-friendly box. Wear them at night and replace them in the morning, or wear them for up to six hours during the day, depending on the brand.

Best Black Friday Sales Under $50

Here are the best Black Friday sales under $50 you need to know about. Please note that not every brand or retailer item will be discounted as described below.

1. Goal: Up to 50% off products sitewide during Target Deal Days, plus 50% off a Target Circle 360 ​​membership through December 2
2. Walmart: 50% off a Walmart+ membership through December 2
3. Sephora: Up to 50% discount on selected beauty items
4. Best buy: Save on select smart TVs, headphones and other technology
5. Tough: Up to 50% off pet food, toys, beds and more
6. Macy’s: Up to 70% discount on clothing, shoes, home accessories and more
7. Dermwinkel: Up to 30% discount with the code JOY until December 2
8. Ulta: Up to 50% discount on selected beauty items
9. Old Navy: Up to 50% off sitewide
10. Brooklinen: Until December 1, 25% discount on the entire site with the code BLACKFRIDAY25
11. Our place: Up to 50% off sitewide

How I found the best Black Friday deals under $50

All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. I’ve also included products tested by the NBC Select staff, including winners of the Wellness Award, Travel Award, Pet Award, Bed & Bath Award, and Giftable Tech Award. All the deals I recommend have at least 20% off and are highly rated with at least an average rating of 4.0 stars from hundreds of reviews. Where possible, I’ve run deals through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to ensure products are at the lowest price for at least three months.

Why trust NBC Select?

I’m an updates editor for NBC Select, which has covered deals and sales for Black Friday, Cyber ​​Monday, Prime Day and more. For this article, I rounded up deals on highly rated products and NBC Select favorite products at at least 20% off and the lowest price in at least three months.