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Amazon Prime Day, which runs from June 23 to 26, certainly has no shortage of discounts, but the online store always It has sales – so what’s worth tripping over during a four-day shopping holiday? With this question in mind, Hollywood ReporterOur shopping team (Erin and I) hand-select the best beauty and wellness products—products I return to among the dozens in my testing cycle at any given moment.
A quick housekeeping note: Most offers are exclusive to Prime members, and Amazon is offering a free 30-day trial for those who haven’t signed up yet. Even better, students and teens between the ages of 18 and 24 can get a free six-month trial of Amazon Prime. After the trial period, the plan will automatically renew at $7.49 per month, half the price of a regular monthly Prime membership.
For context, I’ve been covering Prime Day since 2018, the same year I started testing products thanks to my first-ever boss, lifestyle blogger Jacey Dupri. Since then, I’ve been trying out the hottest new beauty products on the market, and here are the desert island staples I return to time and time again — the ones I tell my friends to buy when they ask for my final product recommendations. As for savings, most of these picks are currently over 30 percent off, and many of them rarely qualify for a discount (shoutout Dr. Barbara Sturm).
less, THR18 tried-and-true beauty and wellness essentials for Prime Day. This list will be updated as the four-day shopping holiday continues – stay tuned.
Lancôme Lash Idole Mascara to lift and thicken eyelashes
I’m a very strong critic when it comes to mascara. In fact, I hate pretty much every formula I try. All of this is to say that nothing beats Lancôme Lash Idôle – it delivers length, lift and volume, while remaining completely clump-free.
For a drugstore alternative, L’Oreal Paris Telescope Mascara comes in a close second. To be completely honest, these are the only two mascaras I will ever buy.
Aesop Hoyle perfume
This is one of the very Many times I have seen Aesop perfumes on sale (both 1.6 fl oz and 3.3 fl oz versions). Personally, Aesop Howell is my favorite scent for men.
Dyson AirWrap Multi-Model Hair Styler
No explanation needed. Prime Day is the best time to start using the Dyson hair tool on your wish list.
Shark Flex Style Air Drying and Styling System
Choose your poison. Shark design tools are also getting the biggest price drop on Prime Day.
Tata Harper Rejuvenating Cleanser
Tatcha is my favorite daily cleanser ever. Bonus points for the bottle looking ridiculously chic on my vanity.
EltaMD Daily Moisturizer UV+ Broad Spectrum SPF 50
When it comes to SPF, EltaMD is a no-brainer. It’s the #1 dermatologist recommended sunscreen brand, and I personally love it because all of the products are super moisturizing. During Prime Day, EltaMD’s best-selling SPF 50 is on sale in both tinted and non-tinted varieties.
Clinique almost lipstick tinted lip balm
Clinique Black Honey has reached viral fame due to its universally flattering colour. While it looks dark in the tube, the light and hydrating formula goes on sheer and shiny.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Everything Eye Patches (60 Count)
Perhaps the most surprising antagonist in Prime Day is Dr. Barbara Storm, whose favorite eye patches are.
Oura ring 4
As a loyal Oura Ring customer who has dabbled in other wearables, it is truly best in class. This is the best sale I’ve ever seen on Oura.
Related to: Oura Ring is offering a 40 percent thinner model, while clearing previous units at a deep discount
Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
Anastasia Clear Brow Gel is a global favorite for a reason – it keeps hair in place all day long with no visible residue. I don’t remember this product never Being 50 percent off.
Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray
In my dream world, this would be the only setting spray I would use. After hours of use, my makeup doesn’t budge.
Translucent loose setting powder from Laura Mercier
Here is the setting powder for all the setting powders. Maintains radiance while ensuring that skin still looks like skin.
Perricone MD Highly effective classics facial and skin-firming tinted moisturizer
This tinted moisturizer is heaven-sent for a no-makeup makeup look.
Tatcha Kiso Lip Mask
My best friend loved this lip mask so much that she bought one for me. She was right – she’s perfect.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Cleansing balms are a game changer when it comes to removing makeup quickly and effectively. Elemis’ popular online original formula is currently on sale at 50 percent off.
Laneige water sleeping mask
Although it’s technically designed for overnight use, I use the Laneige Water Sleeping Mask (generously) any time of the day. It’s very hydrating but not heavy or greasy at all – in fact, it’s quite the opposite.
Color Wow Dreamcoat Supernatural Mist
Think of Color Wow’s signature product as a raincoat for your hair. It’s a salon-level treatment, for a fraction of the cost. Use all three to four shampoos to get Instagram-worthy glass hair.
About the author
Erin Lassner THRE-commerce writer. She covers beauty, fashion and lifestyle shopping content, and has nearly a decade of experience testing and reviewing the best skincare, makeup and wellness products.
