Editor's Note
You probably don’t need us to tell you that Prime Big Deal Days is officially here, and you have about 48 hours to shop some pretty major discounts. We’re starting off by sharing the products our editors have pre-saved in their carts, and then later, we’ll get into the competing sales worth checking out if you don’t want to shop on Amazon right now. Here’s everything we’ve already ordered:
A night cream that has tons of five-star reviews and is safe for sensitive skin.
A tinted sunscreen that I like to use as a makeup base during the colder months.
A set of sheets so luxe, your guests will never think they came from Amazon.
A refreshed pair of headphones I reach for every day (that are 50% off).
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Margo Ghertner
Margo is a Commerce editor at theSkimm. She produces Skimm Shopping newsletter twice a week and covers books. Before she was at theSkimm, Margo worked as a researcher and fact-checker for WSJ's Off Duty section and WSJ. Magazine. She lives in Atlanta, but is a Nashville native.
The Daily Steal
The best non-Amazon sales to shop right now
Whether you don’t have a Prime account, or prefer to spend your money elsewhere, we get it. That’s why we rounded up all of the alternative sales you’ll want to shop this week. We’ve got everything from Dyson deals and Old Navy basics to essentials for the kids and pets in your life.
Today's Must Haves
Here are three of the hottest products on the internet this week:
1. Made By Dentists PRO-X: It nearly 50% off, and comes with three brush heads and a sleek travel case.
2. A Brighter Year Halloween Coloring Book: It’s mini, so you can do a quick coloring sheet as a five-minute break.
3. Peace Out Wrinkles: The new-to-us wrinkle patch we’re putting to the test. Use code THESKIMM20 at checkout.
Take Note
A Prime Day extravaganza
We’ve got all the deals you won’t want to miss, and some really good dupes, too.
🛍️ The only protein powder that doesn’t hurt our editor’s stomach is currently 50% off.
🛍️ This portable speaker will take you back to your iPod days and doesn’t cost a ton.
🛍️ The postpartum kit of all postpartum kits is under $35 right now. We’re stocking up for all of the new moms in our lives.
🛍️ A look-alike for The Row’s 90’s bag that’s one of our go-to Amazon dupes.
Click here for our list of what to shop.
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