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While you may be hyper-focused on all the Fourth of July sales happening right now, we’re preparing for Prime Day, which starts July 8. And, as your online shopping besties, we’ve been hawkishly monitoring the vast dot-com, keeping tabs on all the early Prime deals and compiling the best finds — from beauty go-tos to travel must-haves. With years of Prime Day sales under our belts, we consider ourselves seasoned experts in distinguishing Amazon’s most cart-worthy discounts from the duds. So if you’d prefer to avoid the turbulent mosh pit of the thousands of deals, rely on our guide to the best markdowns we’re actually buying into this year.
Ahead, find everything from already-on-sale iPhone chargers and Crest Whitestrips to soon-to-be-discounted Great Jones dutch ovens and Oura rings that our own team of savvy online shoppers will be adding to cart during Prime Day.
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33% off Kitsch XL Microfiber Hair Towel
“After watching numerous videos across my FYP and YouTube, I’m determined to master a summer hair routine for my wavy-but-not-quite-curly hair. The missing piece of the puzzle? A good hair towel to plop and dry my strands. This extra-large design from Kitsch will be perfect.” — Lisa Dionisio, Newsletter Director
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Kitsch XL Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap, $, available at Amazon
20% off De’Longhi Magnifica Start Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
“I’m a big wake-up-and-immediately-chug-coffee kind of girl (motherhood and an intense workload, I tell ya!), and I do not have the patience or desire to clean all the specialty parts of a classic espresso machine. Enter: De’Longhi’s automatic Magnifica — artisanal-style lattes and more with the press of a button.” — Laura Lajiness, Contributing Editor
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De’Longhi Magnifica Start Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, $, available at Amazon
30% off The Drop Kapri Gathered Halter Dress
“I originally stumbled upon this dress when doing a deep dive into Amazon’s best summer dresses — now, it’s on sale. I love the trendy halter neckline and rum brown hue, and think it can easily be dressed up with strappy sandals and a woven bag, or dressed down with a denim jacket and slides. And since I’m heading to Hawaii in a month, this will be the perfect lightweight maxi to pack for my trip.” — Victoria Montalti, Associate Fashion Writer
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The Drop Kapri Gathered Halter Dress, $, available at Amazon
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Invisible
“I’m going on the record that these are my absolute favorite, holy grail pimple patches. If I had to only use these for the rest of my acne-having days, I’d be more than happy — that’s how good they are. There are many similar, beveled designs from other brands, but none do it better than Hero Cosmetics. (My husband routinely will not notice I even have them on!) They’re already relatively affordable at under $20 for a box of 39 patches, but at their future 20% discount, they’re an absolute steal — and worth every penny.” — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer
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Hero Mighty Patch Invisible+ Patch, $, available at Amazon
24% off HERJOUR Retro Oval Cat Eye Sunglasses
“Two pairs of cute sunglasses for less than $20? Please and thanks. These classic cat-eyes are simple and no frills. Plus, they’re reminiscent of a $500+ designer pair I’ve been lusting after.” — Lisa Dionisio, Newsletter Director
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HERJOUR Retro Oval Cat Eye Sunglasses, $, available at Amazon
35% off Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects
“I’m a Crest Whitestrip girl, regularly using them before parties and vacations for a just-went-to-the-dentist-looking smile. These Professional Effects strips make my teeth extra pearly the more I consistently use them, but they also get the job done when I’m in a pinch. (Pro tip: While this product is already on sale for Prime members, hold off until Prime Day officially kicks off for even deeper discounts on additional Crest products.)” — Victoria Montalti, Associate Fashion Writer
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Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects, $, available at Amazon
Amseatec Adjustable Ergonomic Office Chair
“I’ve been looking to upgrade my living room desk setup, and Prime Day is the perfect time to strike. I’m looking for a well-cushioned faux leather office chair with a very high back, so I can recline comfortably, and this one ticks all of my boxes. I love the optic white color, which helps to brighten up some of the darker wooden furniture in my space.” — Venus Wong, Senior Writer
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Amseatec Adjustable Office Chair, $, available at Amazon
29% off Shark FlexStyle HD430 Air Styling & Drying System
“I have long, thick hair, so you can imagine at-home blowouts are a serious chore. And yet, my natural wavy hair is not the vibe when I want to feel put-together and polished, so styling brushes have become an absolute staple. I’ve tried and enjoyed a few from other brands, but Shark has been next on my list (the power seems next-level and the aesthetic sleekness? Right up my alley).” — Laura Lajiness, Contributing Editor
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Shark FlexStyle HD430 Air Styling & Drying System, $, available at Amazon
20% off FEEL2NICE Fast-Charging iPhone Chargers
“Whenever Prime Day comes around, I take stock of what I’ve been saving in my Amazon cart, then consider actual needs. An iPhone charger is an item that always seems to go missing, or one you can never have too many of throughout your home.” — Lisa Dionisio, Newsletter Director
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FEEL2NICE iPhone Charger Fast Charging (2 Pack), $, available at Amazon
Ouai Thick Hair Mask
“Prime Day means stocking up on my essentials, like Ouai’s thick hair conditioning mask that I use for my weekly washes. It’s a luxurious formula for a lot less than other favorites of mine, so I don’t feel overly indulgent keeping it in regular rotation, especially when I’ll get it for 20% off.” — Laura Lajiness, Contributing Editor
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Ouai Thick Hair Mask, $, available at Amazon
19% off Rubbermaid BPA-Free Food Storage Containers
“I’m a big meal prepper and I’ve slowly been adding more glass food containers into my pantry to replace old and not-so-healthy plastic ones. However, glass is obviously more expensive, so I typically wait for sales to add more to my collection. Luckily this Rubbermaid set is on sale for nearly 20% right now.” — Victoria Montalti, Associate Fashion Writer
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Amazon BPA-Free Food Storage Containers with Lids, $, available at Amazon
Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Lip Balm
“I live in a dry, arid climate, and my lips let everyone know it. Chronically flaky and dry (not to mention, I’m a lip biter) means they’re always wrecked. Fingers crossed this glossy peptide formula (which will be discounted at 20% off during Prime Day) helps restore them — and maybe prevents me from ingesting the collagen-boosting formula.” — Laura Lajiness, Contributing Editor
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Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Lip Balm, $, available at Amazon
15% off JISULife Handheld Portable Turbo Fan
“Summer in NYC is hot and sticky, especially when walking around the subway’s sauna-like platforms. After seeing another woman on the train using a portable fan like this one, I knew it was a summer essential I needed to add to cart. With an 18-hour battery life and five speeds, this handheld fan has tons of rave reviews and is about to save me from being a sweaty mess.” — Lisa Dionisio, Newsletter Director
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JISULIFE Handheld Portable Turbo Fan, $, available at Amazon
Oura Ring 4
“When I first reviewed the Oura ring two years ago, I would’ve never guessed how often people (a.k.a. my fellow yoga girlies) would come up to ask me if I liked it and thought it was worth the money. My answer is always the same: I absolutely love it. No wellness tracker — not even my Apple Watch, which I also, for the record, really love — has actually helped me achieve sounder sleep, more movement, and, perhaps most importantly, rest when my body is telling me. It’s lightweight enough that even people like me, who hate working out and sleeping in jewelry, forget that it’s on, and it holds a decent charge (years later, I still only plug in my second-edition ring three times a week at most). Oura rarely does sales, but is offering 15% off the latest model for Prime Day. So PSA: If you’ve been thinking about getting one, this is your sign to do so!” — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer
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Oura Oura Ring 4, $, available at Amazon
This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
“This calming lavender pillow spray is part of my evening ritual to help me unwind. And since This Works’ Amazon storefront will be offering 25% off during Prime Day, it’s time for a restock. I’m planning to scoop up this travel size, so I can easily pack it for long weekends and summer vacations (I refuse to have a bad night’s sleep even in unfamiliar settings!).” — Victoria Montalti, Associate Fashion Writer
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This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, $, available at Amazon
Great Jones Baby Dutch Oven
“A burrata, roasted garlic, and tomato dish is what convinced me that I need a Dutch oven. This gorgeous one from Great Jones (which will be 20% off) is the perfect size for my solo cooking trials and tiny kitchen needs.” — Lisa Dionisio, Newsletter Director
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Great Jones Baby Dutch Oven with Lid, $, available at Amazon
21% off Bio-Therapeutic bt-Sculpt Microcurrent Facial Wand
“After back-to-back pregnancies, my skin has been through it. But motherhood and an intense workload have me neglecting my formerly devoted skincare routine. I’m hoping a device like this will help me get back on track and up-level my results — of course, with a consistent regimen of cleansing, toning, serum-ing, and SPF-ing.” — Laura Lajiness, Contributing Editor
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Bio-Therapeutic Sculpt Microcurrent Facial Lifting Wand, $, available at Amazon
Nori Press Travel Iron
“I hate traveling with a steamer, but what I hate even more are wrinkled clothes — especially when I’m trying to look cute on vacation. The Nori Press is the most compact (and stylish) travel iron I’ve seen yet, and works like a charm on a variety of fabrics, including cotton, linen, and silk (just proceed with caution, etc., etc.). I used to use a hair straightener to McGuyver my way to smoother, crease-free clothes, but Nori works so much better. Most recently, it made my Alice & Olivia wedding rehearsal dinner dress appear professionally pressed, even though it had traveled over a thousand miles in my suitcase. At 25% off during Prime Day? I’m seriously considering getting a backup in case I ever lose mine. — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer
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Nori Press Travel Steam Iron, $, available at Amazon
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