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Few things are more frustrating than realizing you’re out of shampoo mid-shower, discovering your mascara tube is empty before a big event, or finding that you’re out of your favorite moisturizer at the end of a long day. That’s why we consider Amazon Prime Day the perfect time to stock up on beauty and grooming essentials. This year’s second Prime Day event takes place from October 8th to 9th, featuring numerous great discounts across makeup, skincare, and hair care.
Along with household names like Dyson and Crest, you’ll even find luxury brands like Caudalie and ISDIN participating in the event. Whether you need a new electric razor or have your eye on a cult-favorite lip balm, chances are you’ll find it at a better price during this 48-hour shopping event.
To help you spot the best deals quickly, we’ve shared the most noteworthy October Prime Day beauty picks below.
Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System
The Dyson Airwrap may get all the hype for doling out salon-quality blowouts at home, but the Shark FlexStyle is another wonderful multi-styling tool, and it’s about half the price. The system comes with a powerful hair dryer and five attachments to help her style her hair however she pleases.
REVLON One-Step Volumizer Plus 2.0 Hair Dryer and Hot Air Brush
Skip the trip to the salon and get the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Hair Dryer that blows hot air through a charcoal bristle brush. This updated version features a slimmer handle for better control, a smaller barrel for creating flips and waves, and additional heating settings for damage prevention.
TYMO Hair Straightener Brush
Sensitive strands can also be styled with this gentle tool with temperature settings starting as low as 266 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dyson Airwrap Complete Long
The Dyson Airwrap Complete Long is a hot air multi-styler with specially designed attachments made for drying and smoothing hair.
Skincare deals
Laneige Lip Glowy Balm
Compact in size, the Laneige Lip Glowy Balm is great to bring on the go. It offers all-day hydration and a slight glossy sheen.
TruSkin Vitamin C Serum
This vitamin C serum has a whopping 138K reviews on Amazon, attracting a huge number of devotees who post incredible before and after pictures of their results. Our beauty team has tested the serum and found it to be almost as good as the Skinceuticals vitamin C serum that costs nearly $200 a bottle.
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
The Mario Badescu Drying Lotion features two solutions in one bottle that work together to shrink the appearance of pimples overnight.
Caudalie Beauty Elixir
This refreshing facial mist is rich with antioxidants and other natural ingredients to plump, hydrate, and protect skin.
Starface Hydro-Stars
These star-shaped pimple patches bring whimsy to a frustrating breakout and are effective, too.
Grooming deals
Braun Series 9 Pro Plus
This advanced electric razor offers the most effective, close shave out of all razors we’ve tried.
Waterpik Ion Cordless Water Flosser
The Waterpik Ion is a smaller, cordless version of the base Waterpik model, making it ideal for smaller counter spaces to store away when not in use.
GilletteLabs Heated Razor
Gillette developed a razor that delivers heat directly to your face while you’re shaving. It has 5 blades, a warming bar with two heat settings, and FlexDisc technology to contour your face and neck.
Crest 3D Whitestrips Radiant Express with LED Light
Thanks to the LED Accelerator light, this kit whitens 50% better than the strips alone. In just 20 treatments, your teeth can get up to 34 levels whiter, and these strips also feature a no-slip grip to help them stay put.
Gillette Venus Womens Bikini Trimmer
When it comes to shaving near delicate areas, a bikini trimmer like this one can help you cut close to the skin without getting nicked. Right now you can grab one for only $20, which is a rare and worthwhile discount.
Haircare deals
PURA D’OR Original Gold Label Anti-Thinning Biotin Shampoo
Pura D’Or Original Gold Label Anti-Thinning Biotin Shampoo is designed to help give people of all genders thicker, fuller hair using ingredients like aloe vera, tea tree oil, saw palmetto, and more. Right now, it’s at an all-time low price.
Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk
Thanks to the gentle oat milk in the formula, Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk removes dirt and oil without roughing up your scalp.
Makeup deals
MDSolarSciences Hydrating Sheer Lip Balm SPF 30
With its creamy formula and multiple color options, this tinted lip balm from MDSolarSciences softens lips as you wear it. Plus, built-in SPF 30 means one less lip product to worry about.
Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil
The Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil can be used in several different ways to elevate your eye look. Smudge it in the lower waterline for a more wide eye appearance or apply it over the entire lid as a base before applying eyeshadow. You can even dab a bit in your inner corner for a doe eye effect.
Maybelline Total Temptation Eyebrow Definer Pencil
Total Temptation Maybelline Eyebrow Pencil: Fill in eyebrows with this must-have defining eyebrow pencil, featuring a teardrop tip; Shape and blend with the eyebrow spoolie brush, for a softly defined natural-looking brow
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
Too Faced’s Better Than Sex waterproof mascara is the best with its natural lengthening effect, wide brush application, and easy-off formula. This mascara is beloved for its thickening, lengthening, curling abilities.
St. Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse
The St. Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse is a long-lasting foam self-tanner that helps users achieve natural and healthy-looking tan. The mousse is formulated to dry quickly without leaving blotches or a sticky residue.
FAQs
Is Amazon Prime Day a good time to shop for beauty?
Prime Day is the perfect opportunity to stock up on some backups of your go-to beauty favorites. It’s also an ideal time to try new skincare, makeup, or hair care that you’ve had your eye on — since the discounts are so significant, you won’t have to worry too much about buyer’s remorse.
What are the best beauty deals of Prime Day this year?
If there’s one thing worth investing in this Prime Day, it’s hair tools. They’re often pricey products and rarely see discounts throughout the year. Our favorite Dyson Airwrap dupe already comes at a great price, but this year’s Shark FlexStyle Prime Day deal knocks it down to $249.99.
Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon’s website for the full selection.
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