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Beauty lovers, prepare for some great news: the Amazon Big Deal Days sale (aka the third Prime Day of the year) is finally here, which means discounts on skincare, hair products, make-up and more.
For the uninitiated, the autumn sale offers a prime – pardon the pun – opportunity to nab reductions on everything from shampoo to foundation. That’s right, you can get your hands on everything from Elemis cleansers, Redken shampoos and ghd styling tools for a fraction of the cost (think of it as your warm-up to Black Friday).
Read more: Best deals in Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale
With Korean skincare brands, such as COSRX, being as popular as ever on social media, plus the arrival of winter prompting us to restock our moisturisers for dry skin once more, your wishlist is likely full.
From fake tan to premium serums, we’ve rounded up the crème de la crème of beauty deals in the Amazon Prime Day October sale. Run, don’t walk.
Best beauty deals to shop now
- Philips lumea IPL hair removal 9000 series: Was £489.99, now £374.99, Amazon.co.uk
- MySweetSmile teeth whitening powder: Was £24.99, now £19.99, Amazon.co.uk
- CeraVe SA smoothing cleanser: Was £14.50, now £9.66, Amazon.co.uk
- Maybelline New York lash sensational sky high mascara: Was £12.99, now £6.89, Amazon.co.uk
- CeraVe AM facial moisturising lotion SPF30: Was £16.50, now £12.75, Amazon.co.uk
- Olaplex no.3 hair perfector: Was £28, now £19.95, Amazon.co.uk
Philips lumea IPL hair removal 9000 series: Was £489.99, now £374.99, Amazon.co.uk
If the rigmarole of shaving is tiring you out (in the pursuit of sub-par results) then you’ll be thrilled to know there is another way, and it comes in the form of an at-home IPL – or intense pulsed light – machine. The lumea 9000 is our pick of the best IPL devices for all-over-body use. Our tester said that “it only took a few sessions before we saw lighter and sparser hairs growing back.” With more than £100 off for Amazon’s Big Deal Says, your legs, bikini line and armpits will thank you.
Buy nowMySweetSmile teeth whitening powder: Was £24.99, now £19.99, Amazon.co.uk
Reduced by 20 per cent at Amazon, this powder is designed to help remove built-up stains, yellowing and plaque caused by food, drink and even smoking. The formula was a big hit with our tester, who said: “It was pleasant to use, with no issues of sensitivity – thanks to the inclusion of strontium chloride – and we found it gave us a naturally upgraded white smile after just a couple of weeks’ use.”
Buy nowColor Wow dream coat supernatural spray, 500ml: Was £57, now £43.60, Amazon.co.uk
Keep those flyaways at bay, with this anti-humidity hair spray. When our reviewer put it to the test, they gave the spray full marks, saying: “All you have to do is apply this liberally to damp hair before either blow drying with tension, like a hairdresser would do, or you can rough dry your hair and then go in with a pair of hair straighteners. The result is some of the sleekest and shiniest hair you’ll have seen.” Even better, you can now nab almost 25 per cent off Color Wow’s spray at Amazon, when you pick up a 500ml bottle.
Buy nowCeraVe SA smoothing cleanser: Was £14.50, now £9.66, Amazon.co.uk
A top pick if you’re suffering from blackheads, whiteheads and uneven complexions, CeraVe’s SA cleanser is as loved by the likes of Poppy Delevingne as it is by us at IndyBest, and it’s no surprise with its cocktail of hydrating glycerin, oil-balancing niacinamide and, of course, exfoliating salicylic acid. In our review of the best CeraVe products, our tester described the formula as “gentle but effective”, adding that “despite the fact salicylic acid can be quite drying, in this formulation, it’s not, instead it cleanses skin and leaves it feeling refreshed”.
Buy nowMaybelline New York lash sensational sky high mascara: Was £12.99, now £6.89, Amazon.co.uk
One tube of Maybelline lash sensational is sold every seven seconds in the UK. Plus, our tester found the product to live up to its lofty claims, remarking that their “eyelashes instantly looked lengthened and lifted, and most impressively, stayed that way all day”. A must-have in any make-up bag, this saving is not to be missed.
Buy nowElizabeth Arden eight hour cream: Was £28, now £13.79, Amazon.co.uk
A real handbag essential, the eight hour cream is the perfect ointment for everything, be it dry cuticles or chapped lips. The balm smells like the inside of a luxury spa and the texture is somewhere between a petroleum jelly and a thick cleansing balm, coming together to feel deeply nourishing. If there’s one product worth your money in Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale, it’s this.
Buy nowghd platinum+ professional smart styler: Was £239, now £161.49, Amazon.co.uk
One of our favourite ghd styling tools, the ghd platinum+ styler promises to give hair 75 per cent more shine versus higher heat straighteners. When reviewed by IndyBest’s assistant editor, she “instantly noticed a difference after just one stroke”, with her strands, “which are prone to looking a little frizzy, were the sleekest they’d ever been: pin-straight and seriously glossy”.
Buy nowCeraVe AM facial moisturising lotion SPF30: Was £16.50, now £10, Amazon.co.uk
CeraVe is loved for its affordable skincare, but the SPF moisturising lotion is one of our favourite products. Whether it’s for a day in the sun or an overcast day in ‘Blighty, we never leave the house without it. It landed a spot in our review of the best SPF moisturisers, with our testing noting that it absorbed “into the skin for long-lasting moisture that’s neither sticky nor shiny”. What more could you want?
Buy nowThe Inkey List retinol eye cream: Was £12.99, now £8.54, Amazon.co.uk
The Inkey List is another of our favourite affordable skincare brands and this product specifically is one we’re stocking up on in a bid to get a head start on the effects of ageing on my skin. When put to the test by our team, our reviewer found it “gentle enough for those new to retinol,” and commented on how the formula was sensitive skin-approved.
Buy nowOlaplex no.3 hair perfector: Was £28, now £19.95, Amazon.co.uk
In our review of Olaplex’s famous no3 hair perfector, our tester said that the formula is a “modern-day cult classic hair care product” that is “hard to live up to, let alone beat”. Strands started to “feel softer and look healthier the more we used it”. Well worth a spot in my own bathroom cabinet, you can save nearly 30 per cent right now.
Buy nowOral-B pro 3 electric toothbrush: Was £100, now £36.99, Amazon.co.uk
Electric toothbrush deals are always pretty competitive during Amazon’s sale events – and currently you can save more than 60 per cent on Oral-B’s pro 3 electric toothbrush, which happens to be an IndyBest best buy. Our reviewer, who tested 13 toothbrushes in total, said: “The Oral-B Pro 3 left our teeth with that trademark ‘just been to the dentist’ feeling.” They added: “The lack of an accompanying ‘smart’ app means you can happily watch TikToks on your phone while you brush, too, like normal people.”
Buy nowUrban Decay all nighter makeup setting spray: Was £28.50, now £16.74, Amazon.co.uk
One of the OG setting sprays alongside MAC fix+, Urban Decay’s all nighter setting spray is the ultimate tool to meld all your make-up together for a seamless satiny finish. When tested among our guide to the best setting sprays, we concluded that our “make-up was sealed and secure from morning until evening.” What more could you want with over 40 per cent off?
Buy nowMedik8 advanced day total protect SPF 30 face moisturiser: Was £57, now £43.32, Amazon.co.uk
When it comes to moisturiser SPFs, this Medik8 formula is our beauty writer’s favourite, indeed, in our review of Medik8 products we praised it as a “soothing and smoothing skincare layer that feels nourishing and lightweight”. It comes Caroline Hirons-approved, it’s perfect for the coming winter months when you still want SPF but not as heavily as in summer and, today, it’s reduced by more than £10.
Buy nowUmberto Giannini curl jelly kit: Was £30, now £24, Amazon.co.uk
Here’s a great deal for the curly girls out there. We picked this shampoo as our best-buy sulphate-free shampoo, with our tester saying “This shampoo single-handedly changed our relationship with our hair”. It banishes frizz and defines curls with a new vibrancy and spring. Now you can follow the full Umberto Giannini routine as this set includes not only the shampoo and conditioner but also the scrunching jelly and curl reviving spray, all for 20 per cent off right now.
Buy nowDove summer revived medium to dark gradual tan lotion: Was £8.50, now £3.60, Amazon.co.uk
A best-seller for a reason, Dove’s summer revived tanning lotion is evidence that high-performing beauty products needn’t cost the earth. After testing this shade, our reviewer said they “saw a noticeable difference after one application, and the colour that developed was really natural-looking.” For less than the price of a flat white, you really can’t ask for much more.
Buy nowCOSRX advanced snail 92 all in one cream: Was £27, now £12, Amazon.co.uk
One of the most popular iterations of COSRX’s advanced snail mucin collection, the all-in-one cream is a moisturiser and hydrating serum in one. And now less than half price, it’s too good to miss. Reviewing the cream’s essence formula sibling in our guide to the best Korean skincare products we deduced that the mucin “leaves your skin looking youthful and bouncy and, despite its odd mollusc-based origins, is a real hero for irritated skin”.
Buy nowKérastase elixir ultime hair oil: Was £58, now £35.33, Amazon.co.uk
Just the ticket if you’re in need of a touch of something frizz-fighting. Kérastase’s ultime hair oil does it all, from smoothing to heat protecting and strengthening. Taking the top spot in our review of the best hair oils, the writer said that they loved using it to refresh their “hair when it’s feeling somewhat dull and super frizzy”, and “found that it also provides an instantly smooth and nourished feel.”
Buy nowMylee complete professional gel nail polish LED lamp kit: Was £89.99, now £76.49: Amazon.co.uk
As Christmas nears and we begin to save all our pennies for gifts and party season drinks, getting your nails done at the salon can seem a big expense, but we’ve got just the solution. Mylee’s LED lamps are a welcome alternative, offering “the longest-lasting result we had” in our review of the best at-home manicure kits, not to mention being easy to use.
Buy nowPureology color fanatic, multi-tasking spray: Was £31.20, now £19.89, Amazon.co.uk
Considered the best heat protection spray in our tests, Pureology’s color fanatic not only protects hair up to 230C, but is sulphate-free and maintains bright, coloured hair for longer. Our tester commented that “it prolonged fresh-from-the-salon vibrancy,” as well as “making hair much more manageable, easier to brush and silky soft to touch”. It’s a yes from us.
Buy nowTan-Luxe the gradual illuminating self tan lotion: Was £25, now £12.50, Amazon.co.uk
If there’s one thing the darker months call for, it’s self tanner – especially with the gloomy weather we’ve been experiencing in October. One of our favourites? Tan-Luxe’s the gradual. Dubbing it “the best way to achieve a subtle and natural-looking wash of bronze,” our tan-fanatic tester said of the results that “skin is left smooth, soft and supple after use (goodbye, tiger bread skin)“. Sign us up.
Buy nowNeom wellbeing pod essential oil diffuser: Was £95, now £71.25, Amazon.co.uk
Somewhere between a beauty, wellness and an interior purchase, the Neom essential oil diffuser is the gold standard in spa-like home scenting, so much so that even Gwyneth Paltrow’s a fan. Reviewing the larger wellbeing pod luxe, we commented that “the pod gives off a warm glow which is a great complement to whatever relaxing scent you choose,” and, on the aroma front, Neom offers a wide variety from those to energise those that’ll send you off into the deepest of slumbers. Shop it today with a quarter off.
Buy nowWeleda skin food moisturiser: Was £12.07, now £7.63, Amazon.co.uk
Loved by everyone from Hailey Bieber to Molly-Mae Hague and Victoria Beckham, Weleda skin food is a godsend if you have dry skin. It’s also pregnancy-safe, so it’s hardly a surprise that it landed a spot in our review of the best pregnancy skincare, with our writer deeming it a “saviour”. It “feels immediately healing on pregnancy eczema flare-ups” and, in terms of its non-pregnancy pros, it “has even been shown to increase moisture by over 17 per cent in 28 days”. Wow.
Buy nowBaByliss 3Q professional hair dryer: Was £125, now £66.99, Amazon.co.uk
The BaByliss 3Q comes with a huge 46 per cent off courtesy of the Prime Day sale. Taking the top spot in our review of the best hair dryers, our writer “found hair was less frizzy after using this machine, which has been designed with super-ionic technology. This means the tool actually produces negatively charged ions that break down the water molecules without opening up hair shafts, creating a smooth, sleek finish. Genius? Absolutely.”
Buy nowFor more discounts and money-saving opportunities, why not browse our best household essentials deals for Amazon Prime Day October 2024
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