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Why shoppers are buying their Christmas gifts this Black Friday, not in December.

Why shoppers are buying their Christmas gifts this Black Friday, not in December.

December you is busy. Parties, travel, that one cousin who needs a gift but whose name you can’t remember. November you has time, a cozy couch and a very good Black Friday deal. Let’s let November you handle this.

By The Gift Desk team
By The Gift Desk team
Gift desk · November 2026 · 4 min read
Sponsored by Honeybalm. Honeybalm is a cosmetic lip balm, not a medical treatment.
THE WHOLE STORY, IN ONE SENTENCE

Shop your gifts now, get buy one, get one free on every lip balm, and spend December doing literally anything other than panic shopping.

1. Because the deal is now

Because the deal is now

It’s 1+1 free on our lip balms this Black Friday. As many as you like.

In December, that second jar isn’t free anymore. Just saying.

1+1free, on as many balms as you like

2. Because December is a lot

Because December is a lot

Parties, travel, deadlines. Gift shopping is the one thing you can actually move.

Wrap everything on a slow Sunday in November, then sit back and feel very smug.

Gifts wrapped by December 1? Main character energy.

Quick check. Tap what’s true for you.

3. Because shipping cutoffs are scary

Because shipping cutoffs are scary

Order now and you’ll never refresh a tracking page on December 23 again.

Orders over $28 ship free. Tiny jars, tiny boxes, zero stress.

$28and shipping is on us

4. Because the good flavors go first

Because the good flavors go first

Our ten limited edition flavors and two Christmas gift sets are out now. Last year they sold out fast.

Shop now and every person on your list gets the exact flavor you picked for them.

See all 25+ flavors →
10limited edition flavors, out now

5. Because one for you is the rule

Because one for you is the rule

1+1 free means every gift comes with a spare.

Gifting is hard work. The spare is your payment. That’s the law.

700,000+honeybees and counting

6. Because the Christmas gift sets are in

Because the Christmas gift sets are in

Two gift sets just landed in the Hive, boxed and ready to wrap.

Add a tag, add a bow, call it done.

2Christmas gift sets this season

7. Because you can still change your mind

Because you can still change your mind

Not sure about a flavor? Returns are free within 30 days.

Buy early, decide later, swap if you need to. Easy.

30days of free returns
HONEYBALMBLACK FRIDAY OFFER IS STILL ACTIVE
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Beeswax, propolis & vitamin E · 6.5 g · built-in Honeyspoon

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  • 25+ flavors to collect, plus 10 limited editions this month.
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Why the Hive shops early

Real reviews from Honeybalm customers.

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HoneyChloe A.

“Honeybalm’s honey flavor is excellent. It provides great moisture and has a lovely, natural scent.”

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MULTIPLE FLAVORSLaura W.

“So I like these lip balms, NO! I LOVE THEM. I collect all flavors, and my collection is still incomplete :)”

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“Got this baby for my birthday and immediately fell in love! Especially with the cutest honeyspoon. Couldn't choose between all the flavors and ordered one of their kits.Love it!!”

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3hero ingredients: beeswax, propolis and vitamin E
25+flavors to collect, plus 10 limited editions
30days of free returns, so there’s nothing to lose
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Why we’re the easiest gift on your list

We’re small, we’re cute and we look like a present before the wrapping paper even comes out. Sticks and jelly tubs could never.

HoneybalmTwist-up stickPetroleum jelly
Built-in Honeyspoon applicator
25+ collectible flavors
Comforting, cushiony layer
Cute enough to show off
Fits in every stocking
Beeswax, propolis & vitamin E

Let November you handle it

Pick a flavor for everyone on your list, grab a gift set before they buzz off and keep a spare for yourself. December you says thanks.

  • Beeswax, propolis & conditioning vitamin E
  • Free 30-day returns, free shipping over $28
  • 1+1 free on as many balms as you like
Find your flavor →
★ 4.7 · 15,000+ reviews700,000+ honeybees

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