43 Deals From Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale That Will Make Great Holiday Gifts

Adupe for the Dyson Airwrap, Revlon’s hot-air brush is guaranteed to give them a salon-style finish.

An air purifier is just what they need to help reduce their wheezes and sneezes. This one is not only nice-looking, it’s equipped with a high-efficiency activated-carbon filter to capture pet dander, smoke pollution, and dust particles.

Curly hair can be high maintenance, but DevaCurl’s microfiber towel can at least help speed up the drying process. We included it in our roundup of thebest hair towelsbecause it’s “larger and thicker” than average, according to hairstylist Monaé Everett, so it can dry curly hair more quickly.

These ultrasharp loppers are designed to slice through branches like a hot knife through butter, making trimming and pruning a breeze. Help them prepare for next spring’s yardwork by snagging a pair now at the lowest price we’ve seen since 2015.

If their lips are in need of some service, they’ll be grateful for this trio ofhighly moisturizing SPF25 lip balmsinfused with shea butter in a cooling mint flavor. The set would also make a great stocking stuffer.

If their lips could use some more TLC, Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask is a Strategist favorite, championed by everyone from modelBeverly Johnsonto actressStorm Reidto our own writerLauren Ro. “The formula definitely feels stickier than your average lip balm, but I always immediately forget about it because it just soaks in,” Ro writes. “In the morning, my lips feel rejuvenated.” It was also mentioned by more than one of the high schoolers we talked to for ourback-to-school survey— so if you have a teen on your gift list, take note.

Although it doesn’t come with all the bells and whistles of this brand’s more expensive models, the Vitamix One blender features a sleek, streamlined design that won’t take up too much space on their kitchen counter and is more than capable of handling morning smoothies.

Melissa & Doug is known for its high-qualitywooden toys, and this charming dollhouse comes with working doors, 11 pieces of furniture, and two dolls. The sturdy handles on top make it easily portable for play on the go.

Mario Badescu’s collagen mask is touted by aestheticians for its ability to plump, smooth, and purify your complexion.

Even if they’re overwhelmed by the K-beauty landscape, they’ll love the Face Shop’s rice-water-enhanced cleanser, which helps dissolve makeup and wash away impurities without stripping the skin.

If they’ve been sewing seams and hems by hand, help them level up with this Brother sewing machine. It’s one of ourtop gifts for teens, especially since TikTok has made flipping thrifted clothes so trendy.

Kitchen-and-dining writer Emma Wartzman has named this Cosori kettle one of theBest in Class electric kettles. With glass walls and a stainless-steel filter, it produces “clean hot water that has virtually no contact with any plastic parts,” says one satisfied Amazon reviewer.

If they want a pair of wireless earbuds but don’t like the fit of AirPods, Ghetto Gastro co-founderJon Grayrecommends this pair from Beats. “I can go on runs with them or take calls with them,” Gray told us. “They stay in, and it’s not like I’m wearing a bulky set of headphones.”

So they gavepickleballa try and now they’re on the court every weekend and thinking about joining a league. Gift them this Franklin Sports pickleball starter pack that’s vouched for by actorEmile Hirsch: “This set has everything you need. I’ve got the pickleball, my paddle, my bag — it’s nice,” Hirsch says. “It’s so much fun … I play probably twice a week.”

This xylophoneencourages musical exploration while also promoting skills such as dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Who knows — they may just end up becoming Kid Beethoven.

Tegu’s magnetic blocks are among thebest wooden toys for kidsand come recommended by the child-development experts we spoke to for ourgift guide for 1-year-olds. The set comes in lots of fun designs, including a cat, a spaceship, and this adorable tugboat.

Anyone and everyone can appreciate a reusable water bottle, so you really can’t go wrong with gifting someone a widely beloved Hydro Flask. OurBest in Class drinking vesselis championed by multiple Strategist staffers, including kitchen and dining writer Emma Wartzman, senior editor Simone Kitchens, and editor Maxine Builder. Builder brings this wide-mouth, flex-lid style “on long car rides, where I don’t want my water bottle to get baked and weight isn’t a primary concern.”

This AncestryDNA kit can help them trace their family tree by searching for matches from over 1,500 regions around the world.

Strategist contributorErica Murphysays KitchenAid’s miniature mixer is “25 percent lighter and 20 percent smaller than a regular KitchenAid mixer” but can handle “all the same attachments as its predecessor.” It’s currently on sale in a cornucopia of colors, including candy-apple red, hot-sauce orange, and icy turquoise.

Casper’ssilk pillowcaseand sleep mask, made from 100 percent mulberry silk, are bound to help them snooze more sleekly. According to Strategist beauty writer Tembe Denton-Hurst, sleeping on silk is said to reduce skin irritation, wrinkles, and hair frizz.

Squishmallows — soft, cuddly plushes that come in tons of adorable designs — are a big hit among teens and tweens.Jennifer Lynch, content developer at theToy Association, says the seemingly endless options mean that“kids can use them to customize their space,” and their “collectibility” makes them a hot item year-round.

Help them keep better track of their stuff with Tile Mates, which can be attached to key chains, bags, and more. ModelYumi Nuloved hers so much that she bought some “for my parents and sister, too, because we all lose our keys and phones.” All you have to do is “connect the little square thing to an app on your phone and press a button in the app … then the actual tile plays a song and you follow the sound,” Nu explains.

Julia Child’s classic book of French recipes made her a household name. This two-volume boxed set, packed with detailed instructions and beautiful line drawings, is destined to be passed down from one generation to the next.

On the other hand, if they have little time or energy for big cooking projects, Alison Roman’s book of simple, straightforward recipes may be more their speed. Author and chefJoshua McFaddendescribed himself as a “big fan” of Roman’s cookbooks because “they’re fun and get people to cook, and that is the point.”

These classic animal figurines are ostensibly for kids, and they’re a great toy fortoddlers, especially… but they’re also the stars of TikTok accountSylvanian Drama, which creates chaotic reality-show-esque story lines using a whole menagerie of Calico Critters. This sharply dressed rabbit family would make a great gift for anyone hoping to replicate the viral account’s success.

They’re obsessed with making their space smell nice, but they already own 1,000 different candles. So how about switching things up with an essential-oil diffuser?Kara Smith, an activist and social-media and community manager, decorated her home office with this sculptural Vitruvi one that she says helps freshen stale air and, as a result, her mood.

Strategist senior writerLiza Corsillotakes her Bose SoundLink speaker “to the park or the beach and also in the shower.” Even though its diminutive size is “smaller than most books,” it still manages to “fill her two-bedroom apartment with rich, high-quality sound,” Corsillo says. Since it comes with a microphone, she’ll even use it for conference calls.

They brew a fresh cup of chamomile every morning … but it’s lukewarm by the time they remember to drink it. Gift them Ember’s self-heating mug to keep their tea piping hot for at least an hour. When former Strategist senior writerKaren Adelsontested it out, she reported that it kept her tea “within seven degrees of the set temperature for 95 minutes.”

Gifting someone pimple patches can be a tad dicey, especially if they’re a sensitive, moody teen. But if you’re positive they won’t take offense, theseTikTok-approved onesfrom Hero Cosmetics are currently 20 percent off. Beauty bloggerSabrina Molusays they’re “cheaper than other brands and they’re thin enough that I can put them along my nose or on my hairline withoutkillingwhen I take them off.”

Many chronic insomniacs have extolled the virtues of aweighted blanketfor helping them drift off. Luna’s blankets come in multiple sizes to suit different body types and are filled with micro glass beads that ensure weight is evenly distributed.

This handsome toiletry bag, which comes with four separate compartments and a convenient hanging hook, is perfect for someone who’s constantly on the go.

If being away from their beloved pup givesthemseparation anxiety, they can keep an eye on Fido and even dispense treats remotely with Furbo’s doggie cam. “The Furbo lets you interact with your pet even when you’re far away, sharing treats, telling them they’re ‘such a good girl,’ and snapping some photos, too,” saysKate Jaffe, a trends expert at Rover.

When contributor Kurt Soller tested out a bunch ofbeard trimmers, he named this one his favorite because of its “convenient radial dial” for selecting your preferred cutting length and its “vacuum-suction feature” that allows for a mess-free trim.

Fans ofDungeons & Dragons,Star Wars, or any other elaborate fantasy world will go wild over thisnostalgic ’90s board game. Board-game designer Rob Sparks callsTwilight Imperiumone of the “most ambitious, all-encompassing space dramas” but warns it’s “not for the faint of heart”: An average game will take between seven and 12 hours to play.

Ticket to Ride is one of the best board games to play during the holidays, according tofamily therapists. It’s recommended byJames Kling, Behavior Consultant and founder of Alternative Teaching, because it “requires more skill and [you don’t] attack players directly.” It’s also one of the bestboard games for adults, so rest assured that it’ll provide hours of fun for the whole family.

If they want to spend more of their subway commute reading a book instead of scrolling through Twitter, a Kindle is the perfect gift.Brenda Songloves hers because it’s “just so convenient. If I’m out and about and I have a few minutes, I just pull out my Kindle.” She has even ended up using it more than her phone or iPad.

Dust and crumbs don’t stand a chance against this reusable putty.With a sticky, slimelike texture, it’s capable of cleaning out all the hard-to-reach crevices of their car or keyboard.

Kids will love scooting around on a PlasmaCar, but even some adults can take it for a joyride — it supports weight up to 220 pounds. “We have carried this toy for years, and they always sell,” says theDolphin Bookshop’s Holly Magelof, who recommended the PlasmaCar in ourToy Matrix gift guide for 3-year-olds.

L’Occitane’s five-piece gift set is a great gift for the new mom, stressed-out sibling, or mother-in-law in your life. It contains sample sizes of the brand’s popular hand cream, anti-aging serum, facial moisturizer, body lotion, and shower gel.

Kasa’s LED light strips offer a quick and easy way to completely switch up the vibe of a room. This one comes with 50 customizable color zones as well as dozens of preset animated effects and can be controlled through an app or a smart-home device like Alexa.

If they already own afoam roller, aThera Cane, and anacupressure mat, the next logical gadget to add to their arsenal of massage tools is the Theragun. CuratorLarry Ossei-Mensahuses his to “massage my quads and calves while I’m watching TV. Or sometimes I have back problems from sitting in front of a computer, so I can manually use this.”

Dr. George Sachs, a clinical child psychologist and founder of theSachs Centerin Manhattan, approves of this fort-building set that allows kids to create tons of different structures. Some sheets or tarps are all they need to transforma fort into a pirate ship or castle.

We named Nixplay’s frame one of the “Best in Class” digital picture framesthanks to its touchscreen capabilities. “You can flip the frame from landscape to portrait mode and easily swipe between your favorite photos or adjust the settings right on the screen,” says former Strategist tech writerJordan Bowman. You can also upload video clips and invite multiple people to contribute photos.