I Shop Products for a Living, and These Real Simple-Tested Black Friday Deals Are My Personal Favorites

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There’s even a couch on sale for $1,400 off.

Every year, I spend countless hours researching and testing hundreds of products to assess their quality and functionality. Real Simple Selects is designed as a one-stop hub for readers to find the best products on everything from cordless stick vacuums to cooling bed sheets to garden hoses. And right now, dozens of these vetted products are on sale for Black Friday.

You’ll find thousands of Black Friday deals across a myriad of retailers, so finding the best ones to shop is overwhelming to say the least. Ahead, browse the products that have not only gone through a rigorous testing process, but are also my personal favorite items that I use nearly every day. My list includes 14 deals on KitchenAid stand mixers, iRobot Roomba robot vacuums, Casper pillows, Parachute bath towels, and yes, even an Albany Park couch you can score for $1,400 off.

Editor-Loved Real Simple-Tested Black Friday Deals

• Casper Hybrid Pillow with Snow Technology, $134 (was $149), Amazon

• iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum, $159 (was $275), Amazon

• KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5-Quart Stand Mixer, $240 (was $380), Amazon

• Casper Down Duvet, $269 (was $299), Amazon

• Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set, $204 (was $339), Cozy Earth

• Parachute Classic Turkish Cotton Towels, $40 (was $49), Parachute

• Swiffer PowerMop, $21 (was $30), Amazon

• Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40, $39 (was $48), Ilia Beauty

• True & Co. Soft Form V-Neck Bra, $27 (was $49), Amazon

• Albany Park Kova Pit Sofa, $2,589 (was $3,994), Albany Park

• Brooklinen Lightweight Textured Throw, $112 (was $149), Brooklinen

• Minnetonka Cally Faux Fur Slipper, $39 (was $44), Amazon

• Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker, $50 (was $70), Amazon

• Brooklinen Beach Towel, $67 (was $89), Brooklinen

Casper Hybrid Pillow with Snow Technology

$134 at Amazon

$135 at Casper

I’m picky when it comes to pillows: They must be soft and huggable, yet supportive enough to avoid neck and shoulder stiffness. The Casper Hybrid Pillow with Snow Technology is one of my favorite finds, because it combines plush fiber and supportive foam that doesn’t deflate or distort but is flexible enough to mold to my sleeping positions. The best part? It’s actually cooling—I often get a chill when reading before bed.

iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum

$159 at Amazon

I bought the iRobot Roomba 694 during the last Amazon Prime Day, and it was one of my favorite purchases of the year. It sweeps up dirt, crumbs, and pet hair with ease and is completely customizable on the mobile app. It was named the “Best Robot Vacuum for Carpets,” and I can attest to its powerful suction and ability to effortlessly transition from hard floors to area rugs. Shop it now for a whopping $116 off.

KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5-Quart Stand Mixer

$240 at Amazon

$280 at Walmart

The KitchenAid stand mixer is by far the best item in my kitchen, and you can score it for $100 off. The 3.5-quart mixer is great for small batches (though it can mix up to five dozen cookies), and its 10 speed settings and 67 touchpoints create an evenly mixed dough in seconds. Though it’s an investment, it’s truly a kitchen essential that’ll last a lifetime. I use it almost weekly to whip up cookies, cakes, bread doughs, and even whipped cream.

Casper Down Duvet

$269 at Amazon

I’ve had the Casper Down Duvet for nearly three years, and it still feels like a cloud. It’s made from ethically-sourced down, covered by a 100 percent cotton shell. Named “Best Lightweight Down Comforter,” the duvet truly feels so airy and breathable, but keeps me warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Bonus: It’s machine washable and doesn’t diminish in quality after a run through the washer and dryer.

Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set

$204 at cozyearth.com

These Cozy Earth bamboo sheets were praised by our team for being “extremely soft, breathable, and wrinkle-resistant”—and I have to agree. I received the cooling sheets as a sample from the brand a few months ago, and I can’t sleep on anything else. They’re temperature-regulating, breathable, and luxuriously silky. And you can get them in 13 colors for 40 percent off.

Parachute Classic Turkish Cotton Towels

$40 at Parachute

Towels are one of those items I find frustratingly hard to find, but Parachute’s cotton towels are as lavish as they are durable. Luckily, the brand is having a 20 percent off sitewide sale (which they only have twice per year, so you better stock up on sheets and towels now). They’re soft, fluffy, and most importantly, impressively absorbent.

Swiffer PowerMop

$21 at Amazon

Swiffer launched its new PowerMop last June, and it’s been my go-to mop ever since. The PowerMop features a comfort grip on the handle, a 360-degree swivel head, and LED lights to make cleaning effortless. The disposable pads themselves have gotten an update with over 300 scrubbing strips within the six absorbent layers. It’s a noticeable upgrade from the original Swiffer Wet Jet, and it’s on sale for 30 percent off.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

$39 at howl.me

Ilia’s Super Skin Tint is infused with skin-loving ingredients, which is why it was awarded the “Best Foundation with SPF.” The sheer-yet-buildable foundation is easy to apply, and the hydrating blend of squalane, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide helps quench my dry skin, especially in the winter. And you can shop the skin tint along with Ilia’s entire collection for 20 percent off.

True & Co. Soft Form V-Neck Bra

$27 at Amazon

Our “Best Seamless Wireless Bra” is 47 percent off—and it’s worth the hype. True & Co wireless bras are without a doubt some of the softest styles I own. Not only are they seamless and wire-free, but they’re also really affordable, making a bra restock an easy decision. They look great under T-shirts and sweaters, and they’re comfortable enough to wear all day. As someone who often chooses to forego wearing bras altogether, this V-neck design feels practically bra-free.

Albany Park Kova Pit Sofa

$2589 at albanypark.com

Albany Park was named one of the “Best Places to Buy a Couch,” and it’s easy to see why. Each sofa has a “thoughtful design,” that comes in small, apartment-friendly boxes, and the pieces themselves are so easy to put together. I was given a Kova sofa from the brand last May, and it is one of the comfiest couches I’ve ever sat on. You can shop it now in velvet, bouclé, and microfiber fabrics for more than $1,400 off.

Brooklinen Lightweight Textured Throw

$112 at Brooklinen

Brooklinen’s lightweight textured throw has earned a permanent spot on my bed thanks to its cozy 100 percent cotton makeup and woven design. It’s cool enough to prevent me from overheating under my duvet, but it’s warm enough to keep me cozy while reading on the couch. The neutral color options will look great on most bedding, too. For $112, it’s well worth the investment for yourself or as a gift for a loved one.

Minnetonka Cally Faux Fur Slipper

$39 at Amazon

I basically live in these faux fur slippers each winter. I received them as a Christmas gift years ago, and they’ve stayed on my feet ever since. The plush moccasin style is easy to slip on, and the suede leather is durable enough for me to walk outside to take out the trash or accept a meal delivery. They’re on sale for $39 at Amazon, so you can grab multiple pairs to check off gifts for everyone on your list.

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker

$50 at Amazon

Everything tastes better when made from scratch, and Cuisinart’s ice cream maker creates silky soft-serve ice cream in as little as 20 minutes. Simply pre-freeze the bowl the day before, add your ingredients, and watch the included paddles churn. According to our testing, it was “hands down” one of the simplest models to use, and “the results were just as impressive.” While I love it in the summer, it’s great to use alongside pies and cakes during the holiday season. Plus, it’ll make a great gift for the home cook who already has the obvious kitchen gadgets.

Brooklinen Beach Towel

$67 at Brooklinen

Even though the weather is getting colder, spring vacations will be here before you know it. Brooklinen’s beach towel has gotten me through many pool, beach, and lake days thanks to its ultra-soft and absorbent cotton fabric. Unlike many towels I’ve tried, this one gets softer with each wash. Plus, the ‘70s-inspired prints are so vibrant and unique, you’ll never mistake your towel from another style at the beach. Grab our “Softest Beach Towel” now for a rare 25 percent off.

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