october prime day 2023

The Cut’s Amazon Prime Day Picks Under $25

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There’s still time to take advantage of Amazon Prime Day’s day-two deals. After spending the last two days combing through pages and pages of fashion, beauty, and home, consider this the TL;DR of our other roundups, because I’ve found all the best Amazon Prime Day deals under $25. Many of the products we’ve tried ourselves and vouch for, and they double as great stocking stuffers or gifts in general. Why leave your holiday shopping for Black Friday when you can do it now?

So what are you shopping for?

➼ Skin Care
Hair Care
Makeup
Body & Oral Care
Fashion
➼ Tech
➼ Home
➼ Travel

(And for every other deal, head on over to our list of the best Amazon Prime Day deals before the sale ends tonight.)

Best Prime Day Skin-Care Deals

Five Cut editors swear by this lip mask and so does the whole internet, apparently. It’s a favorite since it actually leaves your lips so soft and also smells (and tastes) great.

$10

One of the best-reviewed eye creams on Amazon, thanks to it being suitable for all skin types and incredibly affordable. Our own writer Chinea Rodriguez loves its ability to soothe chapped, irritated, and very sensitive skin.

CosRx products are simple but effective, and we love when they go on sale — especially this snail mucin. Former beauty director Kathleen Hou liked how this product was a good hydrating base that made her skin feel nourished.

Another favorite pimple-patch brand. Perfect for stubborn whiteheads, simply place one on the pimple and wait until it turns white before taking it off.

When it comes to eczema creams, this has been dubbed “the holy grail” thanks to its calming formula that significantly reduces rough patches.

Weleda Skin Food Original
$18
$18

If we had a penny for every time this moisturizer has been mentioned in the Cut’s Why Is Your Skin So Good series! It leaves your skin extremely moisturized and is great to lather on during the colder months.

Shopping writer Chinea Rodriguez described this sunscreen as one that absorbs quickly and easily. Instead of feeling tacky, it’s hydrating while providing ample coverage from the sun.

Best Prime Day Hair-Care Deals

Samnyte Hair Wax Stick
$8
$8

Control any flyaways with this Cut editor–approved wax stick. It’s the perfect product to style a slicked-back bun when you skipped your hair-wash day.

Cut Shop editor Hanna Flanagan swears by this dry shampoo. She loves how lightweight it feels on her hair and how it never leaves white residue.

Rid your hair of excess dirt and product with this shampoo from Ouai. Formulated with apple-cider vinegar, its made to be used one to two times per week to really detox your hair.

I’ve been using this product for as long as I can remember and know it does a great job at protecting my hair from heat when I decide to style it. Highly recommend!

TOCESS Big Hair Claw Clips
From $8
From $8

Claw clips are still the hair accessory for anyone to have.

Best Prime Day Makeup Deals

From $8

TikTok is obsessed with this mascara, and rightfully so. We even named it one of the best drugstore mascaras.

A good dupe and one of the best eyebrow gels on the market, according to our very own shopping writer Chinea Rodriguez.

Even if these are considered drugstore brushes, many makeup artists love them, so now is your chance to get this set at a discount.

Anastasia’s brow products are top-notch, including this powder duo that allows you to create fuller-looking brows.

Though this product has its fair share of dupes out there, it still provides amazing laminated brows that stay all day long.

This foundation is buildable and offers a nice glow to those who don’t want a matte finish (and some even compare it to the Giorgio Armani foundation).

Best Prime Day Body-Care Deals

CeraVe is beloved by Cut editors like Maya Allen, our beauty director-at-large, when it comes to moisturizers. This itch-relief version is no exception. It’s even strong enough to help those who have eczema and dermatitis.

$23

Cut editor Hanna Flanagan loves this foaming self-tanner. It dries quickly, isn’t streaky, and actually has a natural-looking olive undertone.

This shower oil smells like cookies, isn’t too runny, and leaves your skin so soft. It’s luxury in a bottle, and former beauty director Kathleen Hou is a longtime fan thanks to its pleasing almondy-vanilla scent and the way that this oil becomes a frothy, silky lather with water that negates the need for lotion afterward.

I mean, who doesn’t want sunscreen that looks like whipped cream?

Best Prime Day Fashion Deals

This blazer looks way more expensive than it is and comes in 14 other color options.

A good basic white tee is a must-have in any closet.

Get ready for cozy season with this cotton crewneck that comes in seven different colors.

Reviewers love the look of this satin blouse and commend how well it holds up in the wash.

A quality sweater at a quarter of the price. This does run large, so be sure to order true to size or one down for your intended fit.

We love dupes, and these are no exception.

Best Prime Day Tech Deals

Pair with your Alexa to add voice control to any outlet in your household.

SUPRUS Electric Lighter
$10
$10

You’ll never have to buy another big lighter again, thanks to this electric and rechargeable option.

If you want something sleek but still protective.

If you don’t have a smart device in your home yet, consider this Echo Dot to play music and podcasts throughout your house.

Upgrade your television with this smart device that allows you to play all the apps and use voice control to say, “Alexa, play Succession.”

Best Prime Day Home Deals

Nestl Bedding Duvet-Cover Set
From $27
From $27

Quality duvet covers don’t have to cost you a ton. We’ve found this one from Amazon for under $25.

Chrome is in. And according to senior shopping editor Bianca Nieves, this is a great Casalinghi espresso dupe for $11.

Fullstar Vegetable Chopper
$30
$30

For making chopping veggies that much easier.

You bought that coffee-maker that was on sale, so now you need the cute glasses to pour your future iced matcha lattes in too.

A cute cloud dish for all the even cuter gold (or silver) jewelry.

This set of candlestick holders will upgrade your dinner-party décor.

Best Prime Day Travel Deals

$16

Neck pillows are a must-have for any serious traveler. This one is made from memory foam and folds up to save space when you don’t need it.

The perfect carry-on addition to keep all your cords and chargers organized.

We all know that person who refuses to leave the house without a full face on. This will make it easier to achieve anywhere.

To keep all your earrings and necklaces stored nice and tidy.

From $30 for 3

You can never have too much hand sanitizer when traveling, and Touchland products smell delicious.

This toiletry bag is perfect for any length of trip, and allows you to easily access all your stuff while keeping it organized.

HYC00 Weekender Bag
From $26
From $26

With 11,026 ratings, the people of Amazon must love this bag because it works for both the gym and a weekend retreat in Arizona with the girls. It is thick and durable. One reviewer even wrote, “I have used it as a hospital bag when I gave birth as well as using it as a weekend bag or for hand luggage when I go abroad.”

From $20

Journaling while on vacation (or on your couch) really does help your mood. So whether you have upcoming travels or want to gift something meaningful, this journal is the way to go.

All the girls had a fan during Fashion Week and while the weather is getting chillier, it’s never a bad idea to think ahead.

Your four-legged friends deserve some gifts too.

As holiday travel kicks up, make sure you are thinking of those who are immunocompromised by always testing whenever you might feel slightly sick.

Everything to Buy From Amazon Prime Day Under $25