Win an ELEMIS bundle worth a massive £324

Your IndyBest weekend shopping guide [View in browser]( [IndyBest]( [Ellie Fry]( Emma Henderson [IndyBest Editor]( November 05, 2021 The clocks have gone back, meaning darker nights have set in, and in our eyes, it's officially the start of winter. And with it comes serious deliberation on our Christmas present shopping. Luckily for us, it's made easier by the Black Friday event that's conveniently a month beforehand. At IndyBest, we're already bringing you the [best early Black Friday deals]( and our team of experts are constantly tracking top retailers and products, from [Dyson]( to [John Lewis]( and [Aldi]( across everything from [fashion]( and [beauty]( to [gaming]( and [home appliances](. So bookmark our Black Friday section to ensure you find all the best offers that will certainly make your present shopping easier on your wallet. Speaking of deals, finding a gift for the beauty buff in your life could be nailed in one easy swoop with our exciting competition. We’ve partnered with ELEMIS to give you [the chance to win]( three covetable gift sets from its range, including the ultimate skincare collection (£220, [ELEMIS.com]() – a veritable treasure trove of treats that would be worth £387 if you purchased each of the components separately. From its cult favourite product, the pro-collagen cleansing balm, to its superfood facial oil, the brand has a stellar reputation for creating effective skincare that, as well as being a joy to use, achieves tangible results. Whether you’re in the market for a pampering bodycare edit or a selection of the brand’s facial skincare bestsellers, its Christmas offering won’t disappoint. To enter the prize draw for the ELEMIS's Christmas bundle, email the correct answer to this question to competitions@independent.co.uk Good luck! Q: What is ELEMIS's cult cleaning balm called? Entrants must be 18 or over, a UK resident (no shipping of prizes overseas) and only one entry per person is permitted. Answers must be received by 11pm 12 November 2021. The winner will be contacted via email by 10 September 2021 and the winner will be the first valid entry picked at random. No cash alternative. Usual terms apply see:[independent.co.uk/rules]( Wakey, wakey! If you find waking up now it's darker a bit of a nightmare, you need one of these glowy bedside companions, a light up alarm clock. The light begins in a low red, moving to an amber, and then culminating in a bright white, so that it simulates natural light in the morning, when there is none. An artificial light gently brightening will softly rouse you, and prepare your body to wake up, so you'll often wake up almost naturally before your alarm even goes off. [Light up alarm clocks]( The clocks work by triggering our circadian rhythms, which control our sleeping patterns. These patterns are affected by both natural and artificial light. Read our full review of the [best light up alarm clocks]( to find the right one for you. [Read more]( Black beauty For the smart shopper, November means one thing: [Black Friday](, and the opportunity to find excellent Christmas gifts, for less. At IndyBest, we're experts in searching the internet for the best deals across everything from [tech](, [home appliances](, [fashion](, [gaming]( and [kids toys]( to name just a few – and of course, [beauty](. We know our RRPs, and we know what products to look out for, where and when they're going to go on sale, too. [Black Friday beauty deals]( So if you're looking for a cracking deal on some Charlotte Tilbury products, want to upgrade your electric toothbrush if yours is on its last bristles, or want to stock up on your favourite mascara, we've got you. [Boots]( and [Superdrug]( have already launched their early deals, and are the first retailers to do so. We're expecting more to follow suit next week, so bookmark our [Black Friday beauty deals]( page and stay tuned. Happy shopping. [Read more]( Stir crazy Who doesn't love a stew? Or a slow cooked joint, or a spicy dal? A [casserole dish]( is a kitchen essential in our eyes. The beauty of them being that you just throw in the ingredients, give it a stir, transfer the dish to the oven and you’ll soon be sitting down to a steaming chilli or a chicken chasseur. [Casserole pots]( If you are going to splash out, it’s worth buying one that works on the hob and in the oven, and it’s a bonus if it looks good enough to bring straight to the table for serving. To test these, we dug out our recipe books and got cooking, making dishes including Lancashire hot pot, sausage casserole and bean chilli. Find out who was crowned the winner in our round-up of the [best casserole pots](. [Read more]( [Mulled wine]( Mull it over For us, there's nothing that feels more festive than [mulled wine](. It's Christmas in a cup, fact. Packed with sweetness, spice and all things nice, just the mere whiff of it slowly heating in a pan is enough to get us feeling Christmassy. And it's made all the much better when someone else has done the hard work for you, thanks to these pre-made bottles. We sampled a wide range of options, assessing for depth, balance, flavour and drinkability, with each served according to the instructions. From sophisticated spiced wines to fruity, full-bodied gluhweins to get the party started, not to mention options for designated drivers, we've found the [best mulled wines]( worth sharing with friends and family this festive period. [Read more]( Deals of the week The Independent’s journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our newsletter, we may earn commission. [Samsung QLED TV]( Get £700 off this [65in Samsung QLED TV at Studio]( in its early Black Friday sale [Get deal]( [Revlon hot brush]( Boots's early Black Friday deals include this TikTok hit [Revlon heated brush](, which was £69.99 and is now £46.66 [Get deal]( Don't miss a thing Keep up to date with all the latest IndyBest news over on social... [Twitter]( [Instagram]( Thank you for reading. P.S. If you can spare two minutes we'd love to hear your [feedback]( on our newsletters. [Alternate text] Join the conversation or follow us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( Please do not reply directly to this email. You are currently registered to receive The Independent's IndyBest email. Add us to your safe list of senders. If you do not want to receive The Independent's IndyBest email, please [unsubscribe](list_name=IND_Indy_Best_CDP). If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe [here](. 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