The Beauty Products We’ve Put to the Test On Sale During Prime Day
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Prime Day has officially kicked off … again. If you haven’t been shopping the early beauty deals or bookmarking your favorites, you might get overwhelmed — and fast. When we say there are pages and pages of deals, we’re not exaggerating. Luckily, between our overflowing beauty shelves, trips to Sephora, and taking full advantage of Prime shipping, we’ve tried a lot of products. Just check our “Obsessive Tester” column and you’ll know.
We’ve scoured the sale for the best deals and for all of our favorites, from barrier-saving skin care, best-selling hair tools like hair dryers, and even tools to refresh your dental-care routine.
For every other deal, head on over to our list of best Amazon Prime Day deals.
so what are you shopping for?
➼ Best Prime Day Skin-Care Deals
➼ Best Prime Day Skin-Care Tools Deals
➼ Best Prime Day Sunscreen Deals
➼ Best Prime Day Hair-Tool Deals
➼ Best Prime Day Hair-Care Deals
➼ Best Prime Day Dental-Care Deals
➼ Best Prime Day Makeup Deals
➼ Best Prime Day Body-Care Deals
➼ Best Prime Day Fragrance Deals
Best Prime Day Skin-Care Deals
CosRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Cut readers stocked up on this skin-barrier-supporting essence last Prime Day, and the best seller is on sale again if you haven’t tried it yet. We even recommend it as a great gift for this upcoming holiday season.
Youth to the People Superfood Cleanser
Youth to the People is a brand beloved by celebs like Cassie. The cult-favorite cleanser gently cleans your skin without drying it out with the help of superfoods like spinach, kale, and vitamins C and E.
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
The makeup artists’ secret to perfectly prepped skin and therefore better results. Our own shopping editor, Hanna Flanagan, loves how this chemical and physical exfoliant smoothes skin with lactic acid and a blend of fruit enzymes.
Dr. Jart+ Prejuvenation Firming Bakuchiol Serum for Preventative Aging
Bakuchiol, better known as nature’s retinol — without all the pesky irritation — is an easy way to get smoother, firmer skin. This Cut-staffer favorite is gentle enough to use twice a day.
Starface Hydro-Stars Party Pack - 96 Count
For a cuter way to conceal and heal pimples, look no further than these celeb-fave star pimple patches, which are meant to be seen. Justin Bieber loves them and so do we.
Obagi Professional-C Serum 20%
This derm-recommended vitamin-C serum is a favorite for brightening skin and improving texture without irritation. Dr. Ashley Magovern, a board-certified dermatologist and medical advisor for Dermstore, explains that it has “all of the great benefits of a vitamin-C serum, but it includes hyaluronic acid to combat any dryness you may experience from a potent ingredient.”
ANUA Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
Another reader favorite and one of my favorites, this cleansing oil removes every bit of makeup and sunscreen for glass skin.
Avène Thermal Spring Water Facial Mist Spray
Another one our readers flocked to: this under-$10 thermal water. It’s the secret ingredient in all the French brand’s top-selling products, and it helps to soothe redness, inflammation, and irritation. Cut fashion and beauty writer Asia Milia Ware calls this magic spring water the only face mist you need.
Best Prime Day Skin-Care Tools Deals
NuFACE Trinity Microcurrent Facial Device Kit
The buzzed-about and Cut Shop-approved skin-care device is on sale. Ever since we put the sculpting and defining micro-current device to the test, it’s been a regular in our beauty routines and our cheekbones have never looked better.
Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Facial Wand & Skin Therapy Serum Bundle
Because you’ve wanted to try LED light therapy but don’t want to shell out thousands for a mask, this top-rated Cut-staffer favorite offers all the same benefits with some added extras. The micro-current tool massages your face and targets acne, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation.
TheraFace Pro Set
If you’re really into facial massage, TheraFace has made it easy to sculpt and relax all the muscles in your face. The pro tool is an all-in-one massage, LED-light-therapy, and micro-current device.
FOREO LUNA 4 Smart Facial Cleansing and Firming Massage Device
Make washing your face smarter with Foreo’s cleansing device. The default setting is 60 seconds, the perfect amount of time to cleanse your face, and you can connect the device to an app for sculpting and shaping massage tutorials.
Best Prime Day Sunscreen Deals
Avene Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen, SPF 50+
This fancy French drugstore brand’s mineral sunscreen is a favorite for its lightweight feel and skin-soothing ingredients like thermal water and niacinamide. I love how it looks on my skin, and it makes the perfect primer for makeup.
bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen
Another mineral sunscreen that’s a derm favorite. “Their big thing is about not leaving a white cast,” says Dr. Sheila Farhang, a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic and reconstructive Mohs surgeon. Not only is it cast free and lightweight, she loves the added anti-oxidant benefits. It includes “açai and green tea, which also help to decrease free radicals from UV exposure, as well as Rosa Canina fruit oil, which helps minimize the appearance of large pores and excess oil,” she says.
Best Prime Day Hair-Tools Deals
TYMO Ionic Hair Straightener Brush
For fast, easy, and super-sleek hair, this straightening brush is a favorite. Heating up to 450 degrees with plenty of options in between, this brush prevents scalp burns and straightens your hair in half the time.
Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer Hot Air Brush
Another easy-to-use brush, this dryer and styler adds volume and dries your hair, so you can fake that salon-fresh look at home. It also makes a great gift.
Best Prime Day Hair Care Deals
Act+Acre Stem Cell Scalp Serum
Hair thinning and hair loss are common problems, and this is a hairstylist’s favorite solution. Unlike harsher serums that might irritate the scalp, this serum hydrates the scalp instead while preventing shedding.
Samnyte Hair Wax Stick
The secret to sleek, slick ponytails is hair wax. This stick keeps every hair in place and is perfect for traveling. Not only does it make the perfect stocking stuffer, Cut senior shopping editor Bianca Nieves swears by it for taming flyaways and perfect ponytails.
SACHAJUAN Scalp Shampoo
An even more common problem? Dandruff — and the solutions aren’t always chic, and they don’t always smell good. This scalp shampoo, beloved by the pros, actually smells clean and fresh while it buffs away dandruff and soothes your scalp.
Best Prime Day Dental-Care Deals
Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects Kit - 22 Treatments
From discounted water flossers to fancy toothbrushes, it’s the perfect time to save on the least glamorous part of your self-care routine. This dentist favorite for whitening is nearly half off, so you can keep your teeth pearly white between appointments.
FLAUS Electric Flosser
Water flossers are all the rage, but if you’re just looking to upgrade your minty drugstore floss, this electric flosser is a good option too. I love flossing with this since it’s so easy to use and even easier to remember.
Best Prime Day Makeup Deals
Ami Colé Lip Treatment Oil
The cult-favorite lip oil in everyone’s bags is on sale, too. With ingredients like baobab and camelia seed oil, the treatment nourishes lips while adding long-lasting shine that perfectly complements your favorite lip liner; they have lip liners, too, if you need to stock up. I keep at least one (or two) of these in my bag at all times, and the extra-glossy oil leaves my lips feeling moisturized but not sticky.
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara
The under-$5 drugstore-favorite mascara lengthens even the tiniest lashes for a look that’s almost as good as falsies. It’s one of the few mascaras that actually give my tiny lashes the full and fluffy look I love.
L’Oréal True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer
Who couldn’t use a little extra glow? As it gets colder and darker outside, mix a bit of this glow-enhancing highlighter into your skin care for brighter skin.
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
For sharp, long-lasting, and easy liner, Stila’s liquid eyeliner is a favorite. The felt tip helps you get the most precise shape, and the waterproof liner comes in tons of colors to experiment with.
Best Prime Day Body-Care Deals
Tan-Luxe The Gradual Illuminating Tanning Lotion
This is a self-tanner with added benefits that go beyond the bronzy glow. Besides being easy to use, the oil-lotion hybrid moisturizes and illuminates skin so you’ll really be glowing, even in the winter.
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops
For a foolproof glow you can do anytime, these self-tanning drops are easy to mix into your favorite moisturizer for bronzy skin all over.
Best Prime Day Fragrance Deals
Billie Eilish Eilish Eau de Parfum
With notes of cocoa, vanilla, and musk, Billie Eilish’s fragrance is one everyone will love, from dedicated fans to casual listeners and fragrance lovers.