Prime Day Ends Tonight. Here’s Everything We Bought and Thought Along The Way.
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Welcome to the Strategist’s first liveblog! When we found out Amazon had extended Prime Day from two to four whole days this year, we decided it was time for us to try something different too. Because we understand that, even just one day in, it’s easy to tire of yet another list of the 305 best Prime Day deals (though we’ll haveplentyof thoseacrossalmosteverycategory). So we’re going a little crazy for the next few days and pulling back the curtain to let you all the way into our sales inner sanctum. Read on for our live (almost) unfiltered thoughts, reactions, Slacks, and quick little last-second finds that might sell out at any moment — straight from the best deal-hunters in the business. Enter the Strategist hive mind.
And if you’d like to go straight to our constantly updating hub of all the best deals we’ve found,please be our guest.
It’s time for us to shut down this dear ol’ liveblog. It’s been an absolute pleasure to walk you though the longest Prime Day ever and give you a little peek into our sales inner sanctum. I feel like we’ve been through so much together! And also that I hardly knew ye! 🥲 I’m not sure when we’ll be back, but I don’t think it’ll be too long. Maybe October Prime Day. Maybe Black Friday. Either way, the sales will go on without me. Prime Day ends at 3 a.m. tonight, andNordstrom’s Anniversary Sale begins tomorrow.
Together, we’ll always have the memory of wiping Amazon’s entire Black Honey stock. And now, I sleep.
These are the top-ten products Strat readers bought over the past four days:
1.Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey(sadly sold out now)
2.Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray
3.Thermacell E55 E-Series Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller
4.Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects
5.Ziploc Gallon Food Storage Freezer Bags
6.Verb Ghost Conditioner
7.Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in berry
8.Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap in Rose
9.CosRx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence
10.Apple AirPods Pro 2
Great job to all of you. These are some good buys.
Should I buy thisbest-in-classroller?
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Survey (a.k.a. 604 readers) says:
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You can stack them on top of each other like blocks if you have a small closet, and they make it very easy if you have a guest over. You just pull one out and know the whole set is there.
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Follow my lead: They’re the lowest price I’ve ever seen for Eberjey.
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Congratulations to you. I also want a Frame TV.
I always use Prime Day to save onhousehold essentialsandbeauty productsI’ll be buying soon anyway, but spending four days poring over good deals usually means a treat-myself purchase (or two) will slip into my cart, too. This year, that’s the wine decanter and blue fish-shaped pitcher that will match my blue-and-white-striped plates.
We knowyou’re out there, given over 400 of you have purchased Optimum Nutrition’s double rich chocolate protein powder. Anyway,all David protein-bar flavorsare 20 percent off right now.
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Okay, not really, but ourdeals teamdid give superlatives to all of the best deals we’ve found, because we’re so proud of them.Read about them here.
Or, at the very least,it carries all the same groceries.
Turns out 74 of youbought it. Hope you’re doing well!
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It has come to my attention that one of our readers bought this shed, and I couldn’t be happier for them.
Boring, but I am very excited about my new pack ofideal-heightmini-crew Hue socks. I also just found these bread sticky notes from the same brand that makesmeatandfruitones.
Most purchased from yesterday! Don’t worry, Black Honey is still No. 1. Revlon’s Volumizer moved up, snail mucin and LifeStraw entered the picture, and the Thermacell is long gone.
1.Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
2.Revlon One-Step Volumizer
3.Medicube Zero Pore Pads
4.COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence
5.COLOR WOW Dream Coat Supernatural Spray
6.Dawn Platinum Powerwash dish spray
7.Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects
8.Apple AirTag 4 Pack
9.LifeStraw
10.BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask
Prime Day is nothing if not an excuse to search theannals of Amazonfor the miscellaneous items that are not only available at the megaretailer (did you know you could get a medieval king-size portion of pheasant there?), buton sale. See some of my favorite picks below andall the rest here.
Were you debating if you actually wanted to buy them? Hoping the price would get even lower? Well, don’t forget to go back and check on them! All saved products are stored in the“Saved for Later” tabof your account, so make sure you’re logged in to access the feature.
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Guest-order reveal! Here’s whatNew Yorkfood critic Matthew Schneier bought this Prime Week.
My chaotic Prime Day haul was a Kindle and cover; a citrus juicer; a drain strainer; a liter bag of hand-soap refill; and a pair of 501s.
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By a long shot. The previous lowest price was $103. It’s just $76 right now, but it’s a lightning deal, and I suspect it will be claimed quickly. (It’s worth it.)
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Will anything dethrone Black Honey today?Dareanything dethrone Black Honey today? I can’t wait to find out.
1.Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
2.Thermacell E55 E-Series Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller
3.Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray
4.Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects
5.Revlon One-Step Volumizer
6.Medicube Zero Pore Pads
7.Ziploc Gallon Food-Storage Freezer Bags
8.Verb Ghost Conditioner
9.Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap Rose12.5 fl. oz. (Pack of Three)
10.Apple AirTag 4 Pack
ForPrime Day 4: The Ultimate Prime.
So far, our writers have put together their official list ofthe 112 best-of-the-best deals. And how good is that Chanel bag Ailbhe found while we were all sleeping?
Vintage sellerWhat Goes Around Comes Aroundhas an Amazon storefront, which means it also has some Prime Day deals. I had a nice time sorting prices from high to low and found 20 percent off a Chanel double-flap and anElsa Peretti bean ringfor just over $250.
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Hello from your bright-eyed and bushy-tailed London Strategist staffers. We’re stock- and price-checking on this last day of Prime Day, and the deals are still pretty good. One example: Ourbest-in-class soft-sided suitcase, which Strategist writer Erin Schwartz recently took on a three-week trip to Europe, is now discounted by a further $12.
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See you tomorrow morning for the last day of Prime Week. And to all our last-minute shoppers: Get ready.
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Use these adorable roses to attach them to your luggage. (Also, the AirTags arestill available at an all-time low.)
Please feel free to judge me based on the four things I’ve bought during Prime Day so far. They may be slightly embarrassing, but at least they’re color coordinated.
They most recently finished readingThe Silent Patient,by Alex Michaelides, now 45 percent off.
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The commenters have a lot to say about Moccamaster (yes, we’re still talking about Moccamasters)
We recently interviewed Kareem Rahma (theSubwayTakesguy) aboutall the things he can’t live without, one of which is hisyellow coffee machine (currently 33 percent off). The commenters had a lot of thoughts.
Unlike the Original Wayfarer Classics, which I bought many years ago and lost, these have a more oversize look, wider arms, and two dots on either side rather than the signature dash. They look more fashion-y than the classic style, and I always get compliments on them. (Guys also like them.) They also just work on my face. They fit snugly without being too tight, actually sit on my nose and not my cheekbones, and stay in place. After years of searching for the perfect sunglasses, I hadn’t realized that I had already found them.
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Toyo Sasaki Coupes
I actually first spotted them at Hart’s — and the same exact set goes for up to $90 atother retailersin the U.S.
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That’s all.
But if we’re being honest, you probably could’ve gotten away with these translucent jellies before, too.
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I’ve pulled some below, but you cansee the full list here.
Get two for the price of a New York City salad!
I’ve collected even more$10-and-under deals here.
I’m a big fan oflatex pillows, but they are unfortunately quite pricey — so even though 10 percent off isn’t a high discount, Naturepedic’s latex pillow is a deal you should jump on if you’re interested in a pillow made of cushy, springy natural rubber. Myfavoritelatex pillow, the Purple Harmony, is also on sale — though it’s notably more expensive (but worth it). Or, if you prefer a fluffier down-alternative style, a two-pack of Casper Original pillows is currently marked down to the lowest price we’ve seen on Amazon. And then there’s our good ol’ Beckham, the absolute best budget option — now even more affordable.
Kelsie Schrader,Sam Daly, andAlexandra Polkare the absolute best sales-finding team in the business. Like, you would literally not believe how much they know about price trends and specific brands’ sales habits. So I wondered: If they know so much about when things go on sale, would they ever dare buy something at full price? Here’s what they had to say:
Kelsie Schrader, managing editor:This is tough because I insist on a deal, but I think it’sOUAI Detox Shampoo, which I bought afterTembe Denton-Hursttalked about it in a pitch meeting. I was feeling mad at my hair and didn’t want to wait for a deal, so I just walked into a Sephora and bought it.
Alexandra Polk, deals writer:I started this job about five months ago and now rarely buy anything full price, but I am treating myself to a newFellow 20-ounce Carter Carry Tumbler(I let my last one get moldy and need to replace) because it’s the best water bottle I’ve ever owned. It’s the perfect size, it never spills, and I’m enamored with the briefcaselike handle — plus, the Sienna colorway is quite fashion-forward.
Sam Daly, deals editor:I buy boring household and techish stuff not on sale all the time. I got theseAnker lightning cables[Ed.’s note: They are currently on sale, sorry, Sam] and aBelkin surge protectorbecause I was desperate and, honestly, I rarely see them go on sale, so I figured I had nothing to lose.
Well, there you have it. The deals team impulse-buys just like the rest of us.
First I wrote about lesser-known camping trips. Now I’ve got everything you need to actually enjoy them.
(1) Adventurous, outdoorsy people with absurdly good tasteshare their hiking and camping destinationsthat take you into (somewhat undiscovered) nature but with excellent food and drinks nearby.
(2) Whatever you may need to enjoy that trip (or any summer fun, really)that’s on sale right now.
She’s been on a 40-year hunt for the perfect bandage. May we suggest she try these?
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If you want to see all of our handpicked deals in one easy place, check us out on Storefronts. We have ones foreverything we’ve written about on sale(pictured above), our favoritesunscreens,fashion, everythingunder $50, and, perhaps most important,vacuum deals.
Clinique’s Almost Lipstick in Black Honey is now Strat readers’ No. 1 purchased product over the past two days! Congrats to this queen! TheThermacell mosquito repellerwishes.
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This is an all-time-low price for both of them!
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It’s 30 percent off until the end of the day (or until it sells out). To my knowledge, that’s the cheapest Away luggage ever gets.
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A dispatch from London: I’ve been stock-checking and scrolling since 3 a.m. New York time (8 a.m. my time). Here’s the best deal I’ve seen all morning: an Oral-B electric toothbrush that got cheaper overnight. It’s now an additional $20 off.
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Have you been debating that big purchase for the past three days? Well, these expensive things are the cheapest they’ve ever been right now.
At the Strategist, we keep constant tabs on how prices change over time so we can let you know when something is cheaper (or more expensive) than usual — especially during sales events likePrime Day. Obviously, we’re always looking for the best-of-the-best deals, but there’s nothing we like more than finding a product we love at the lowest price we’ve ever seen.
Find more ofmy favorite picks here.
Even your mom will appreciate this discount.
Head over herefor even more extremely discounted things.
Crazy deal!!! These Starface pimple patches are only $8 when you apply the on-site coupon.
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They simply cannot live without this extremely moisturizing lotion.
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I’ve gathered more of thebest deals on celebrity-beloved products here, includingJoanna Goddard’s underwear,Sydney Sweeney’s pre-event face tool, and Jason Schwartzman’s …magnets.
That’s all from us for tonight! I’ll say good-bye with a list of the things you loved buying today.
And then I’ll see you bright and early tomorrow morning — the first ever third day of Prime Day — for more fun and games.
‘Everyday essentials’ like teeth-whitening strips are the fastest-growing category on Amazon
According to Amazon Prime chief Jamil Ghani in aBloomberg piece published today. That doesn’t surprise us at all; Strat readers bought over 120Crest 3D White Stripsjust today.
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Balmuda The Toaster Pro
It might have originally been made popular by TikTok influencer Emily Mariko, but this toaster oven is no gimmick. It’s one of ourfavorite modelsthanks to the fact that it not only toasts but reinvigorates day-old pastries and pizza like no regular toaster oven ever could. And: It looks damn good doing it.
Brooklyn Beckham’s hot sauce? Why, yes. (And more celebrity brands I bet you forgot about.)
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As we mentionedearly this morning, the Moccamaster has been fluctuating in price on Amazon in an extremely volatile way since it was originally listed as being 50 percent off yesterday. We’ve been keeping an eye on it since then, and while the exact colors and amounts still haven’t settled, I think it’s worth clicking through each one to find the best discount at any given moment. Right now, thejuniper green,matte black, andpolished silverare 45 percent off for $198; themidnight blue,pink, andbright yelloware 33 percent off for $240; theblack,matte silver,orange,pistachio,stone gray,turquoise, andbutter yelloware 30 percent off for $250. It’s also worth noting thatWilliams Sonoma,Sur La Table, andCrate & Barrelhave the machine on sale for a consistent $241 to $254 in most hues.
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I can’t really figure out what in the world I would use this for — I mean, what kind of storage shape is this for food??? — but damn if it’s not one of the cutest things on Amazon right now.
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Theneon-greenone is also calling my name.
‘We are the Strategist Laurens and we both own this Travelpro suitcase.’ —Laurens Ro and Levy
It’s extremely lightweight and roomy and has the smoothest glide. Right now it’s 39 percent off.Read all about it here.
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We noticedthat the new-and-improved version of our best (less expensive)blow-dryer brushgot even cheaper today, by $2. That makes it even less expensive than the older model of the brush.
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Don’t let this happen to you too — youcanget rid of mosquitos this Prime Day.
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Spoiler alert, my favorite is only $14 right now. (You can still readthe whole article about my search here.)
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Which one of you will get it??? It’s also a great catchall for keys.
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Once your kid starts going to school, birthday parties seem to take over at least one day of every weekend. And buying gifts for all those parties gets expensive real fast. These birthday-gift ideas, all of which are very good deals, are guaranteed to please both kids and their parents.
Read my full roundup of the best deals for kids and babieshere.
If you’d rather spend your dollars elsewhere, or if you’re just a savvy shopper who likes to browse around,plentyof other retailers are getting in on the frenzy, making this week a summer Black Friday of sorts.Here are all the best sales I’ve found, including some below.
I’ve been testing pizza ovens, and the biggest surprise so far is that this pizza cutter I was sent along with theGozney Arc XLis one of the most satisfying tools I’ve used in a long time. The high-carbon steel blade cuts through tough crusts like a Japanese chef’s knife slices sashimi. Now 20 percent off.
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Lightning deal! You have 15 more hours to get this Kiehl’s face wash for $17 (or until it sells out).
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Just in case you’re feeling some type of way …
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I’m the Strategist’s resident Gen-Zer, and here’s what you should buy for your dorm room
Over the Fourth of July weekend, I found myself at a family barbecue chatting with a bunch of incoming college students — namely my sister, her friends, and my cousin — about their prospective majors, roommate situations, and, of course, the things they needed to buy for their dorms. As a recent college graduate,I know exactly what they need. So I’ve collectedall the best sales, with my personal favorites excerpted here.
Read by full article about discounted dorm essentialshere.
They’re byRyan Snook. He’s an illustrator out of Canada who has four kids, three cats, and a dog named Charlie. He makes all those piles of boxes that take up every street corner so fun! And the one below is inspired by the overflowing shelves of 99-cent stores.
Get a set of four for $16 each and never worry aboutlosing your luggagein the airport again.
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I’m our senior kitchen and dining writer, andI’ve gatheredall my favorite Prime Day deals.
Here, you’ll find only the best of the best. I’ve included some of the top picks from my “Best in Class” columns, like a fantasticcoffee makeron sale for a shocking 50 percent off and every style of blender you could need: afull-size Vitamix model, a tried-and-truepersonal blender, and a simple but powerfulimmersion blender. I dug deep into our archives to find the items that professional chefs and avid home cooks have recommended to me over the years, like Misen’s genius hybrid roasting pan andsheet panand a handy little gadget that chops garlic in seconds. I checked for all-time Strategist favorites, like the reusable Swedish dishcloths readers love year in and year out.
Read my full article, filled to the brim with worth-it sales,here. (And get that Vitamix you’ve been dreaming about below.)
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And there are many more cheapy deals where that came from.Here’s my full listof best deals $25 and under.
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As Strat’s dedicated deals editor, I’ve already spent many hours this week digging throughthousandsof items on sale for Prime Day. These are truly the best of the best (excerpted below,but read the full list here).
And have noticed one major trend from the early hours: These deals are so volatile today!The Moccamaster, which we spotted for $150 yesterday, has fluctuated by almost $100 in the past three hours, stopping at $197 and landing at $250. For now …
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A few months back, I wrote about the one TV that every reviewer I’ve ever spoken with has recommended for as long as it has been available. Today, it’s cheaper than it’s ever been.
The LG C4 Evo comes from a long line of TVs featuring Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) screens datingback to 2012, when LG launched one of the first mass-produced sets using this technology at the staggering price of $10,300. It received universal praise from tech publications, with CNET, one of the leading TV reviewers at the time, describing it as “an utterly incredible screen” due to its precise color accuracy and unique ability to render true blacks onscreen. That wasn’t possible with the LCD technology behind most TVs sold then (and now). Over a decade later, OLED TVs arestillthe best-performing TVs available — and they are more affordable than ever.
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Read the rest of my articlehere. And if you’re interested in more tech deals,here you go.
Here’s a little peek at our readers’ top-purchased items over the past 24 hours.
It’s day two of PrimeDayWeek! And I’ll be your host, Strategist lead editor Lauren Levy.
Just like Bill Murray inGroundhog Day, Prime Day is back again. And so are we — now also in liveblog format. I’ll be guiding you through today’s most exciting deals and surprising finds with cameos from our writers and editors. Yesterday, you guys loved ourextremely comprehensive running list of all the best sales, a more refined list of thebest deals under $50, and acurated collection of the most worth-it fashion on Amazon, from Levi’s to Tevas. Let’s see what Wednesday brings!
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The Strategistis designed to surface useful, expert recommendations for things to buy across the vast e-commerce landscape. Every product is independently selected by our team of editors, whom you can read abouthere. We update links when possible, but note that deals can expire and all prices are subject to change.
