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I’m an Amazon Shopping Editor, and These Are the Only 25 Prime Day Deals That Matter
As someone who shops on Amazon for a living, I look forward to Prime Day all year long. I use the annual savings event as an opportunity to stock up on my favorite finds for less, and now that the sale has officially begun, I’m revealing the 25 deals that made the cut.
My picks span the fashion, beauty, home, and electronics departments, with prices starting at just $7. I’m talking about discounts on best-selling Levi’s denim shorts, a skin-smoothing CeraVe retinol serum, time-saving Dyson cordless vacuums, and even Apple AirPods Pro. Join me in adding these epic Amazon Prime Day deals to your cart before the prices go back up or—even worse—stock runs out.
Best Editor-Loved Amazon Prime Day Deals
- Levi’s 501 Original Shorts, $36 (Originally $60)
- CeraVe Eye Repair Cream, $14 (Originally $20)
- Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation), $190 (Originally $249)
- Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3 Repairing Treatment, $24 (Originally $30)
- Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, $17 (Originally $24)
- Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, $89 (Originally $124)
- Calvin Klein Invisibles Comfort Lightly Lined Wireless Bra, $26 (Originally $44)
- Puma Carina 2.0 Sneakers, $55 (Originally $70)
- Hanes Scoop-Neck Cotton Jersey Tank Top, $7 (Originally $12)
- L’Oréal Paris Makeup True Match Lumi Glotion, $13 (Originally $17)
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of deals on Amazon today, my top 10 list is a good place to start. Save on comfortable fashion finds, like Levi’s 501 Original Shorts and this Calvin Klein wireless bralette. Tons of must-have beauty products are discounted, too, including the depuffing CeraVe eye cream I’ve been using for years. And for your home, now’s the time to finally grab the fan-favorite Bissell Little Green upholstery cleaner while it’s on sale for less than $100.
Editor-Loved Amazon Prime Day Fashion Deals
At this point in the summer, I’ve already worn my dresses, shorts, and sandals on repeat, so I’m ready for a few new styles. This Zesica tiered midi dress immediately caught my eye thanks to its flattering shirred bodice and stylish flutter sleeves. I’d pair it with the under-$65 JW Pei Gabbi handbag, which celebs like Selena Gomez and Megan Fox have worn. For more casual days, I’m grabbing a pair of Baleaf bike shorts for just $15 and these best-selling cork-footbed slides. And since no summer fashion haul is complete without a swimsuit, I threw this cute Cupshe one-piece with a high neckline into my cart, too.
Baleaf Bike Shorts With Pockets
On hot summer days, biker shorts are often the most comfortable clothing option, and this moisture-wicking pair from Baleaf is on sale for $14. I’m grabbing the bottoms in multiple colors to wear with oversized tees and fitted workout tanks all season long.
Cushionaire Lane Cork Footbed Double-Strap Sandal
More than 45,000 people have given the Cushionaire cork footbed sandals a five-star rating, making them Amazon’s number one best-selling slides. And thanks to their $30 price tag, the comfortable, easy-to-throw-on shoes immediately earned a spot in my shopping cart.
Editor-Loved Amazon Prime Day Beauty Deals
Many of my wishlist beauty products are on sale for Prime Day, so I’m using that as a sign to finally take them to checkout. Both this CeraVe retinol serum and Cosrx snail mucin essence serum have thousands of five-star ratings, and I’m ready to see the smoothing and brightening benefits for myself. Maybelline’s Lash Sensational mascara is another product with glowing reviews, and at just $10, it’s a no-brainer buy. I’m also stocking up on a couple of my tried-and-true formulas while they’re on sale, like the Sunday Riley Auto Correct Eye Cream, which makes me look like I slept 10 hours, and the Color Wow Dream Coat hairspray I rely on for frizz-free blowouts.
Cosrx Snail Mucin 96 Power Repairing Essence Serum
I’ve been hearing about the skin care benefits of snail mucin for years, so I’m finally taking the plunge while the Cosrx Power Repairing Essence Serum is on sale. A shopper who’s purchased the product four times said it “makes [their] skin so dewy and glass-like”—sign me up.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara
When more than 30,000 people buy the same mascara within a month, you know it must be good. That’s the case with the Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Washable Mascara, which is on sale for just $10 and makes users’ eyelashes look “so much thicker without clumping.”
Editor-Loved Amazon Prime Day Home Deals
The best part about shopping on Amazon is that you can get a new dress, beauty product, and vacuum in the same delivery. So naturally, I’m finishing off my Prime Day haul with a few home deals. My first order of business is getting the Pink Sands-scented Yankee candle so I can pretend I’m at the beach while resting on a Beckham Hotel Collection pillow and watching TV with my new Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device at home. For the kitchen, I’m treating myself to the time-saving Fullstar vegetable chopper that slices, dices, and spiralizes ingredients. And to keep the whole place clean, I’m splurging on the powerful Dyson V11 Origin cordless vacuum while it’s $170 off.
Dyson V11 Origin Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
I’ve been thinking about upgrading my old vacuum, and now is the time to get the Dyson V11 Origin cordless model while it’s on sale for nearly $200 off its original price. The vacuum is designed with Dyson’s signature strong suction power and has up to 60 minutes of run-time, so you can go from room to room before plugging it back in to charge.
Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows
I take my sleep very seriously, and one of the key factors to getting a good night’s rest is supportive pillows, like the best-selling Beckham Hotel Collection gel-center bed pillows. They have over 165,000 five-star ratings (yes, you read that correctly) from shoppers who call them “soft, cool, and perfectly squishable.”