Medicube, Boy Smells, and More Are on Sale at Amazon’s Summer Beauty Event
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As the seasons change, so should your beauty routine, and Amazon’s Summer Beauty Event is designed to help with the transition. The sale runs throughMother’s Dayon May 10 and features discounts of up to 50 percent off on makeup, skin care, hair care, and more. I’ve already found deals on lots of K-beauty and makeup from brands like IT Cosmetics, Beauty of Joseon, and Anastasia Beverly Hills, and more markdowns will be added as the week goes on. Below, I’ve rounded up all the best Strategist-approved products that are currently on sale, including a your-skin-but-bettertinted moisturizer, a stay-all-daylip stain, and an acne-banishingexfoliating toner.
Makeup
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Our best overallCC creamis infused with SPF 50, so it can double as a makeup base and sunscreen.
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My favoritetinted moisturizerfrom bareMinerals has a creamy consistency that makes it very easy to apply with my fingers.
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I owned the full-size version of the Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam palette and used it for years until I hit pan on multiple shades.
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I’ve tried many a brow pencil in my time, and ABH’s is still one of the best on the market.
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TheGrandeLASH serumhas been a consistent best seller for more than a decade now for a good reason: If you use it consistently over a six-week period, you really do get noticeable results.
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Laura Geller’s primer is perfect formature skin, infusing it with a luminous, hydrated glow.
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Follow it up with thismattifying foundationthat provides full coverage without feeling drying or masklike.
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Clio Cosmetics’ waterproof eyeliner is guaranteed not to smudge, even on amonolid eye shape.
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When I tried thislip-liner stain, it left a distinct but soft, not-sharp line that stayed on even after a double-cleanse.
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Milk Makeup’s RISE waterproof mascara is a go-to for makeup artistAmanda Thesen, who says it holds her lashes all day and gives them “a really fanned-out, lengthened look.”
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After testing a variety ofeyeshadow sticks, a reader tip led me to try out KIKO Milano’s; I found it to be a very convincing dupe for more expensive options from Bobbi Brown and Laura Mercier.
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I’ve also tried the brand’s lip gloss, which gave my lips a beautifully juicy, shimmery shine.
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For locking makeup in place, few formulas compare to Urban Decay All Nighter.
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I’ve been curious to try cushion foundations, which are popular in K-beauty; most shades of this Tirtir foundation are 20 percent off, but a few shades are up to 60 percent off.
Skin care
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Medicube’s toner pads — a reliable hit with Strategist readers — are over half-off right now. The dual-textured pads are soaked in a mix ofexfoliantsthat clear pores, reduce acne, and soften the skin’s texture.
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You can also pick up the brand’s buzzy skin-care device, a staple of Hailey Bieber’sprep routine.
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When I tested out a slew ofcleansing balms, Banila’s came out on top thanks to its pleasantly sweet fragrance, hydrating texture, and budget-friendly price point.
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If you’ve been curious to try these buzzy collagen-infused Biodance masks that are all over TikTok, now’s your chance to get them for 20 percent off.
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You can also get 20 percent off Laneige’s lip glowy balm in the flavors mango and blueberry.
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Lots of Beauty of Joseon products are on sale, including this soothing moisturizer packed with squalane and rice bran water.
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One of our favoritesnail mucin products, this serum helps reduce hyperpigmentation and smooth out texture.
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The BHA formulation of this Paula’s Choiceexfoliating tonermakes it an excellent choice for oily andacne-prone skinand a workhorse for removingblackheads.
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Embryolisse’s cult-favoritemoisturizercounts makeup artists, aestheticans, and our beauty columnist Rio among its many fans.
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DermatologistDr. Jessie Cheunguses this PDRN serum from Rejuran as part of her nightly beauty routine.
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Avitamin-C serumcan help with everything from fadingdark marksto to diminishing fine lines andwrinkles.
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I’ve been using this Ma:nyo cleansing oil as part of a two-step routine; it melts off heavy makeup with zero scrubbing required.
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When Strategist writer Arielle Avila tested a variety ofessences, this Mixsoon one turned out to be one of her favorites. “It had the same effect as if I’d just used a satisfying exfoliating mask, which made applying the rest of my skin care and makeup seamless,” she writes.
Hair care
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Aversatile blowdryer brushthat combines tufted and nylon brushes to allow for both tension and control.
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Nicky Hiltonuses this Sol de Janeiro leave-in conditioner as a detangler on her kids’ hair after a bath.
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Lots of Olaplex is on sale, including thishair maskthat helps revive heat-damaged or color-treated hair.
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Kitsch’s status-y scrunchies are a great gift, especiallyfor teen girls.
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If you’ve been waffling on theAirwrap, perhaps $150 off is the push you need.
Fragrance
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Boy Smells Votive Trio Scented Candles Set
Lots of Boy Smells stuff is currently discounted, including this trio of candles. The set comes with three distinct scent profiles: citrus-y Yuzu Zesty, herbal aquatic Spa Water, and smoky woody Sauna Wood.
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If you’re taking a chance on a blind buy, I always recommend a smaller travel spray. Boy Smells’ Rosy Cheeks scent has notes of cassis, pomegranate, rose, and sandalwood.
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Viktor&Rolf’s Spicebomb holds nostalgic memories forGavin Casalegno, who told us his dad wore it growing up.
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