As the final hours of Cyber Monday 2025 tick away, savvy shoppers are scrambling to secure the best bargains before the sales vanish. For over a decade, Metro shopping editor Sarah Bradbury has navigated these major sales events, learning how to shop smartly and avoid impulse purchases that gather dust.
Now, having recently bought her first flat, she is more budget-conscious than ever. Her carefully curated list for December 1, 2025, focuses not on flashy gadgets but on practical, everyday essentials that offer genuine value. From haircare and skincare to household staples and favourite treats, these are the items she believes are truly worth adding to your basket.
Beauty and Personal Care Essentials
Bradbury's beauty selections combine salon-quality results with significant Cyber Monday discounts. A standout is the REDKEN All Soft Shampoo and Conditioner Set, infused with argan oil for dry hair, now at £29.20 – a saving of 38% off its usual £47.30 price.
For skincare, the ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm is highlighted as a staple, melting away makeup while nourishing skin. It's currently 40% off at £31.20. The editor also recommends the cult-favourite COLOR WOW Dream Coat Supernatural Spray for frizz-free hair, down to £17.25 from £27.
More affordable beauty bargains include the Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara, almost half price at £6.59, and Garnier's Micellar Cleansing Water, which sees a huge 56% discount, bringing it to just £4.44.
Home and Kitchen Upgrades
The editor's home picks are designed to cut down on plastic waste and supermarket dashes. The SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker is praised as a clever kitchen upgrade, now £94.99 (was £144.99). For cleaning, Fairy Non Bio Pods are recommended for sensitive skin at £23.74 for a bulk pack.
Dishwashing is covered by Finish Ultimate Infinity Shine Dishwasher Tablets at £10.07, while the method Concentrated Laundry Detergent in Tropical Coconut scent is just £4.63. Even the humble 4-ply Quilted Toilet Roll makes the list, with a 10% saving.
Food, Drink, and Lifestyle Picks
No list is complete without treats and staples. Bradbury suggests stocking up on Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Cherry for £3.25 and the massive Nestlé Cocoa Chocolate Biscuit Bars box, containing 69 bars, for £21.49.
For home entertaining, Aperol Aperitivo is a top pick at under £10, perfect for cocktails. A practical addition is the Russell Hobbs Supreme Steam Iron, now a very affordable £14.51.
The list also features a major investment piece: the Dyson Airwrap i.d.™ Multi-Styler and Dryer. With a Cyber Monday discount, it's priced at £429, saving over £50 on its RRP. Bradbury's final advice is clear: focus on items you will genuinely use daily to maximise savings and minimise waste before the Cyber Monday 2025 sales conclude.
