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All of the Best Prime Day Beauty Deals

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Prime Day has officially kicked off … again. If you haven’t been shopping the day 1 deals or bookmarking your favorites before it’s too late, you might get overwhelmed — and fast. When we say there are pages and pages of deals, we’re not exaggerating. Luckily, between our overflowing beauty shelves, trips to Sephora, and taking full advantage of Prime shipping, we’ve tried a lot of products. Just check our “Obsessive Tester” column and you’ll know.

We’ve scoured the sale for the best deals and for all of our favorites, from barrier-saving skin care, best-selling hair tools like hair dryers, and even tools to refresh your dental-care routine.

For every other deal, head on over to our list of best Amazon Prime Day deals.

so what are you shopping for?

Best Prime Day Skin-Care Deals
Best Prime Day Skin-Care Tools Deals
Best Prime Day Sunscreen Deals
Best Prime Day Hair-Tool Deals
Best Prime Day Hair-Care Deals
Best Prime Day Dental-Care Deals
Best Prime Day Makeup Deals
Best Prime Day Body-Care Deals
Best Prime Day Fragrance Deals

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Best Prime Day Skin-Care Deals

Cut readers stocked up on this skin-barrier-supporting essence last Prime Day, and the best seller is on sale again if you haven’t tried it yet. We even recommend it as a great gift for this upcoming holiday season.

Youth to the People is a brand beloved by celebs like Cassie. The cult-favorite cleanser gently cleans your skin without drying it out with the help of superfoods like spinach, kale, and vitamins C and E.

The makeup artists’ secret to perfectly prepped skin and therefore better results. Our own shopping editor, Hanna Flanagan, loves how this chemical and physical exfoliant smoothes skin with lactic acid and a blend of fruit enzymes.

Bakuchiol, better known as nature’s retinol — without all the pesky irritation — is an easy way to get smoother, firmer skin. This Cut-staffer favorite is gentle enough to use twice a day.

$22 for 96

For a cuter way to conceal and heal pimples, look no further than these celeb-fave star pimple patches, which are meant to be seen. Justin Bieber loves them and so do we.

This derm-recommended vitamin-C serum is a favorite for brightening skin and improving texture without irritation. Dr. Ashley Magovern, a board-certified dermatologist and medical advisor for Dermstore, explains that it has “all of the great benefits of a vitamin-C serum, but it includes hyaluronic acid to combat any dryness you may experience from a potent ingredient.”

Another reader favorite and one of my favorites, this cleansing oil removes every bit of makeup and sunscreen for glass skin.

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Another one our readers flocked to: this under-$10 thermal water. It’s the secret ingredient in all the French brand’s top-selling products, and it helps to soothe redness, inflammation, and irritation. Cut fashion and beauty writer Asia Milia Ware calls this magic spring water the only face mist you need.

Everyone’s favorite fruity lip mask is on sale. (We had seven Cut team mebers try it and they all vouch that it works.) Besides smelling (and tasting) really good, the lush lip balm keeps your lip moisturized and soft all day. The secret is a blend of shea and murumuru seed butter.

Cut shopping writer Morgan Evans loves how this micellar water removes every last bit of makeup and sunscreen, even stubborn stuff like waterproof mascara and eyeliner.

A staple of the extreme nightly “morning shed” beauty routines, this overnight mask goes on white and turns clear when it’s ready to remove. After about six to eight hours you’re left with glass skin thanks to hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and probiotics.

TruSkin Vitamin C Face Serum
$38
$38

Vitamin-C serums can be pricey, but this one clocks in at just over $20 on sale and has a loyal fanbase of users who swear by it for brighter, smoother skin.

This exfoliant is a favorite of Dr. Shereene Idriss and beauty experts. The BHA exfoliator unclogs pores and removes dead skin on the surface of your skin to keep skin bright and help prevent breakouts.

This ultrarich cream is a classic and favorite from Kiehl’s. Its barrier-boosting formula promises 24 hours of hydration, and it’s the reason Tika Sumpter’s skin is so good.

A favorite of models, makeup artists, and aestheticians, these at-home peels use a blend of AHAs and BHAs to buff away dullness, dead skin, and hyperpigmentation.

$39

Beauty pros love Tatcha, especially this hydrating mist Ware calls moisturizer in a bottle: “It leaves my skin feeling almost just as dewy and plump as the cream.”

After you’ve spent all day trying out your new goodies, here’s a great way to take it all off. Ware’s favorite cleansing balm gently removes makeup without stripping the skin; it’s also calming with the light scent of chamomile and lavender.

If you need stocking stuffers might we suggest these gold eye masks? Not only are they flashy enough for selfies, they’re infused with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid for hydrating and brightening.

The cult-fave lactic acid treatment is gentler than other exfoliants while working just as well. Along with lactic acid, it’s boosted by soothing arnica and brightening licorice.

$20

One of my favorite moisturizers for dry winter skin comes straight from French pharmacies. Luckily, you can get it now (and on sale) without a passport. The rich cream sinks in for deep hydration and plumping. It makes the perfect base for makeup, and if you apply a lot, you can leave it on as a moisturizing mask.

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Best Prime Day Skin-Care Tools Deals

The buzzed-about and Cut Shop-approved skin-care device is on sale. Ever since we put the sculpting and defining micro-current device to the test, it’s been a regular in our beauty routines and our cheekbones have never looked better.

Because you’ve wanted to try LED light therapy but don’t want to shell out thousands for a mask, this top-rated Cut-staffer favorite offers all the same benefits with some added extras. The micro-current tool massages your face and targets acne, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation.

If you’re really into facial massage, TheraFace has made it easy to sculpt and relax all the muscles in your face. The pro tool is an all-in-one massage, LED-light-therapy, and micro-current device.

Make washing your face smarter with Foreo’s cleansing device. The default setting is 60 seconds, the perfect amount of time to cleanse your face, and you can connect the device to an app for sculpting and shaping massage tutorials.

MANSCAPED Weed Whacker 2.0
$28
$28

It’s the big beauty question you’ve had on your mind: How do I get rid of my nose hairs? Safely, of course. According to our resident beauty expert Jennifer G. Sullivan, you should keep your nose hairs mostly intact. The best option? A trimmer. And this one is perfect for travel because it charges via a standard USB-C cord. Plus: you can sign up to get replacement blades every three months for just $19.

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Best Prime Day Sunscreen Deals

This fancy French drugstore brand’s mineral sunscreen is a favorite for its lightweight feel and skin-soothing ingredients like thermal water and niacinamide. I love how it looks on my skin, and it makes the perfect primer for makeup.

Another mineral sunscreen that’s a derm favorite. “Their big thing is about not leaving a white cast,” says Dr. Sheila Farhang, a board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic and reconstructive Mohs surgeon. Not only is it cast free and lightweight, she loves the added anti-oxidant benefits. It includes “açai and green tea, which also help to decrease free radicals from UV exposure, as well as Rosa Canina fruit oil, which helps minimize the appearance of large pores and excess oil,” she says.

This sunscreen quickly became one of my favorites. Not only does it make my skin look and feel more glowy and hydrated, the lightweight sunscreen also endured a hot yoga class without stinging or burning my eyes.

If you’re looking to try out a new formula, consider this sunscreen oil. “I have oily skin and often don’t gravitate toward oils, but this nourishing blend from Undefined Beauty quickly absorbs into my skin and leaves me with a radiant glow,” Ware says. “I also love applying it to my décolleté for a luminous glow that reflects off of my body.”

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Best Prime Day Hair-Tools Deals

Once again, the coveted hair tool is on sale so get it while you can. The styler and dryer is one of my favorites for quickly drying my hair and styling it even faster. Plus: this makes the perfect gift for anyone.

Another dryer and styling set that’s way more affordable. This system from Shark has every attachment you need for frizz-free styling.

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
$330
$330

There’s nothing wrong with a classic, with enough skill you can tackle just as much with the Supersonic as the AirWrap. If you have curly hair this dry also comes with a diffuser attachment for bouncy and defined curls.

$30

For fast, easy, and super-sleek hair, this straightening brush is a favorite. Heating up to 450 degrees with plenty of options in between, this brush prevents scalp burns and straightens your hair in half the time.

Another easy-to-use brush, this dryer and styler adds volume and dries your hair, so you can fake that salon-fresh look at home. It also makes a great gift.

The beauty-editor-approved curling iron rotates and has nine heat settings so you spend less time attempting to curl your hair and more time enjoying your perfectly curled locks.

$11

Last Prime Day, this under-$20 set was a best seller. The satin curlers are comfortable enough to sleep in and prevent breakage and frizz while making bouncy curls that rival your heat tools.

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Best Prime Day Hair Care Deals

$65

Hair thinning and hair loss are common problems, and this is a hairstylist’s favorite solution. Unlike harsher serums that might irritate the scalp, this serum hydrates the scalp instead while preventing shedding.

Samnyte Hair Wax Stick
$8
$8

The secret to sleek, slick ponytails is hair wax. This stick keeps every hair in place and is perfect for traveling. Not only does it make the perfect stocking stuffer, Cut senior shopping editor Bianca Nieves swears by it for taming flyaways and perfect ponytails.

SACHAJUAN Scalp Shampoo
$32
$32

An even more common problem? Dandruff — and the solutions aren’t always chic, and they don’t always smell good. This scalp shampoo, beloved by the pros, actually smells clean and fresh while it buffs away dandruff and soothes your scalp.

With a light earthy scent, this dandruff shampoo gently exfoliates and soothes irritated scalps with ingredients like salicylic acid that are less harsh than the active ingredients in other dandruff shampoos. Our deputy style editor Joanna Nikas swears it works to get rid of dandruff.

This compact is the quickest way to cover up your roots at home and avoid any hair-color mishaps. The powder blends seamlessly and is sweat- and water-resistant.

Tackle hair loss and thinning from the inside out. Ware recommends these top-rated supplements for boosting your hair-growth journey.

For good measure, consider another hair and scalp serum for hair growth and density. We’ve had friends try this and swear by it. The key ingredients in Vegamour’s best-selling serum are caffeine and turmeric, which stimulate the scalp and increase hair density.

Color Wow’s root lift spray works as an instant volumizer when applied to damp or dry hair then styled. It also acts a heat protectant when using hot hair tools.

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Best Prime Day Dental-Care Deals

From discounted water flossers to fancy toothbrushes, it’s the perfect time to save on the least glamorous part of your self-care routine. This dentist favorite for whitening is nearly half off, so you can keep your teeth pearly white between appointments.

FLAUS Electric Flosser
$94
$94

Water flossers are all the rage, but if you’re just looking to upgrade your minty drugstore floss, this electric flosser is a good option too. I love flossing with this since it’s so easy to use and even easier to remember.

It’s time to finally grab a water flosser, the Cut-staffer favorite makes it beyond easy to keep your teeth clean and your gums in top shape. This option is easy to charge and travel with.

These influencer-favorite teeth whitening strips includes ingredients like salt, coconut oil, and lemon peel, helping to lifting stains without damaging enamel.

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Best Prime Day Makeup Deals

The under-$5 drugstore-favorite mascara lengthens even the tiniest lashes for a look that’s almost as good as falsies. It’s one of the few mascaras that actually give my tiny lashes the full and fluffy look I love.

Who couldn’t use a little extra glow? As it gets colder and darker outside, mix a bit of this glow-enhancing highlighter into your skin care for brighter skin.

For sharp, long-lasting, and easy liner, Stila’s liquid eyeliner is a favorite. The felt tip helps you get the most precise shape, and the waterproof liner comes in tons of colors to experiment with.

Another mascara I buy again and again. It’s on the pricier side, but it’s worth it for fluffy volume and lengthened lashes. Also, it doesn’t flake off or smudge throughout the day.

Beloved for its inclusive shade range (55 to be exact), this foundation is lightweight and transferproof and lasts all day.

Ware’s favorite lightweight foundation and top pick “appears like a second skin,” she says. “It has a glow-y finish without making my skin feel oily.”

$29

“This primer is called Hydro Grip for a reason because it literally grips my skin like a suction cup so makeup can last without melting off or looking cakey,” Ware says. “It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid to simultaneously keep skin hydrated for a radiant and dewy finish. It works!”

Urban Decay’s super smooth and inky liner is a best-seller for a reason. The matte black liner glides on, is easy to smudge, and lasts all day. I love this for tightlining along the water line and creating a smoky wing.

One of shopping editor Hanna Flanagan’s favorite tinted moisturizers, this hydrating formula smoothes and feels lightweight on your skin. It also has SPF.

From the brow queen herself, this is one of the best brow pencils on the market. One end has a waxy pencil that helps your map out and fill your brows, and the other end has a spoolie to shape and brush them into place.

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Best Prime Day Body-Care Deals

This is a self-tanner with added benefits that go beyond the bronzy glow. Besides being easy to use, the oil-lotion hybrid moisturizes and illuminates skin so you’ll really be glowing, even in the winter.

For a foolproof glow you can do anytime, these self-tanning drops are easy to mix into your favorite moisturizer for bronzy skin all over.

Make your shower a little more luxurious with this rich body wash that has an even richer scent. The gel formula transforms into an oil that gently cleanses all skin types even eczema-prone skin, it’s one of our shopping editor Bianca’s favorites (and mine too.)

$16

Another favorite from our beauty writer Asia, this luxe French pharmacy favorite. It’s one of the best cleansing oils overall and the hydrating formula is recommended by dermatologists and estheticians.

Your could call our beauty editor Asia a body oil expert. And she highly recommends this lightly scented oil. “Osea is everyone’s favorite because of how it richly nourishes the skin and leaves it with a long-lasting glow,” she says. “It’s nongreasy and doesn’t stain, which is hard to find with an oil this thick.”

Sure, this shower oil works into a milky lather that leaves your skin moisturized and soft, and it’s affordable, but the best part about it? It smells really, really good.

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Razors are the one thing I’m constantly running out of which is why I love Flamingo’s razors and refills. Not only are they under $20, the 4-blade razor makes it easy to shave without irritation.

Again, L’Occintane’s products smell really good and work even better. I keep one of these hand creams in my bag to combat winter dryness and eczema flare-ups. They also make the perfect stocking stuffer.

Glamnetic Press-On Nail Kit
$10
$10

Give yourself an easy at-home manicure with these salon style press-on nails. The shiny and reusable press-ons feature a protective UV coating, ensuring no breakage, and can last up to two weeks per wear.

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Best Prime Day Fragrance Deals

With notes of cocoa, vanilla, and musk, Billie Eilish’s fragrance is one everyone will love, from dedicated fans to casual listeners and fragrance lovers.

As much as I’d like to gatekeep, Phlur’s scents are too good to share. I’ve nearly gone through a bottle of this fragrance and could easily consider it my signature scent at this point. With powdery, fresh notes of vanilla orchid, sandalwood, and musk, it’s worth saving on and gifting.

This is one of Lancôme’s best selling perfumes. It notes of Iris spring flowers layered with sweet spun sugar and warm vanilla, reminiscent of a blooming bouquet.

All of the Best Prime Day Beauty Deals