Everything we bought during October Prime Day (so far)

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NBC News · collected 2026-10-07 · by Kailey Sigoda

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This article reports on NBC Selected editors' purchases during October Prime Day sales. Editors shared items like litter boxes, skincare products, AirPods Pro replacements, dental floss, and smartwatches, highlighting discounts and product features that influenced their decisions. The piece updates frequently as the two-day sale progresses.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-07, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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Story summary

During October Prime Day, NBC News editors shared their purchases from Amazon's two-day sale event. With thousands of discounted products available from brands like Medicube, Mrs. Meyer’s, and Anker, the editors picked items they thought were worth buying despite a plethora of options. Senior editor Nikki Brown bought Litter Genies for their durability and ease of use in her apartment, while Shalwah Evans stocked up on skincare essentials due to their effectiveness and affordability during sales. The list will be updated throughout the event as more deals become available.

Written for “October Prime Day Shopping” on 2026-10-07, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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Claims extracted
63
claim-shaped sentences
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Outlets on this story
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Entertainment
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Analyzed 2026-10-07 · how these are computed

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📰 October Prime Day Shopping
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“The articles discuss October Prime Day but describe different aspects: Article A provides product recommendations by Paige DeSorbo, while Article B lists actual purchases made by NBC Selected editors.”
New York Post
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NBC News
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Global News
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“Article A lists recommended deals during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, while Article B reports on actual purchases made by editors during the event.”
New York Post
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“While both articles discuss Prime Big Deal Days on Amazon in October 2026, Article A is announcing and describing the deals available during the event, whereas Article B is a follow-up detailing purchases made by editors during the sale.”
NBC News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 18% hedged 9 of 50 📰 publisher trust 95
“While both articles discuss October Prime Day deals, Article A focuses on providing deal information and tips for shoppers, while Article B reports on what NBC Selected editors actually purchased during the event.”
NBC News
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“The articles describe different perspectives on the October Prime Day sales, with Article A focusing on top-selling items overall and Article B detailing what NBC Selected editors personally bought.”

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Kailey Sigoda
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🔮 With thousands of products discounted across some of our favorite brands, including Medicube, Mrs. Meyer’s and Anker, there’s no shortage of things that could end up in our carts.
2026-10-07 · assertive framing · Everything we bought during October Prime Day (so far)
🔮 I will update this list as the sale continues, so make sure to buy all your discounted favorites before the sale ends.
🔮 For the past year or so, the only snack he will eat consistently are Greenies.
2026-10-05 · assertive framing · The 23+ Prime Day buys our editors swear by
Also by Kailey Sigoda
Nothing else under this byline is closely related to this article, so these are simply their most recent.

Topics

Anker Medicube NBC Selected Prime Big Deal Days The Selection

Subjects

Anker ORG · 2× NBC Selected ORG · 2× Cory Fernandez PERSON · 1× Litter Genies ORG · 1× Medicube ORG · 1× Meyer PERSON · 1× Mili Godio PERSON · 1× Nikki Brown PERSON · 1× Shalwah Evans PERSON · 1× The Selection ORG · 1×

Narrative

I love that it comes with six different types; I love using the gold ones in the morning when I want to look more awake, the pink ones at night to moisturize when I go to bed and the blue ones sporadically whenever I’m noticing my under-eyes are looking extra dark.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-07
🔮 With thousands of products discounted across some of our favorite brands, including Medicube, Mrs. Meyer’s and Anker, there’s no shortage of things that could end up in our carts.
2026-10-07 · NBC News
Everything we bought during October Prime Day (so far) · assertive framing

Claims (63 extracted, 1 hedged)

Prime Big Deal Days ends today, and after weeks of combing through thousands of deals and preparing our wishlists, our editors are finally pressing purchase. asserted
editors → end → purchase
With thousands of products discounted across some of our favorite brands, including Medicube, Mrs. Meyer’s and Anker, there’s no shortage of things that could end up in our carts. uncertain
that → discount → carts
So what actually made the cut? asserted
what → make → cut
I asked NBC Selected editors what they bought, and what convinced them to hit “add to cart.” asserted
what → ask → cart
I’ll be updating this list frequently during the two-day sale as we continue shopping. asserted
we → update → sale
What our editors bought during October Prime Day Nikki Brown, senior editor Litter Genies have an impressive lifespan. asserted
Genies → buy → lifespan
Before a little piece broke off the mechanism that keeps the top shut, mine was in nearly perfect shape for almost a decade. asserted
mine → break → decade
I have no hesitations about getting a replacement because it’s one of the true workhorses of my apartment that makes cleaning the litter box easier. asserted
cleaning → have → box
Shalwah Evans, senior editor I always stock up on my favorite serum and moisturizer combo when it’s on sale during Prime Day because it’s one of those things that will continue to need replenishing. asserted
that → stock → things
I love that I can use more serum and less moisturizer on days when I want more of that lightweight gel texture, or vice versa when my face is dry and the cream feels soothing. asserted
cream → love → texture
Now that winter is coming, I’ll be going through this jar slightly faster, so saving $13 per jar is a big deal, especially since I tend to get multiples. asserted
I → come → multiples
But it’s worth it to keep my face feeling soft and glowing but oil-free. asserted
it → ’ → face
Mili Godio, commerce editor It’s official: My AirPods Pro from seven years ago have finally reached the end of their life. asserted
Pro → ’ → life
So, I purchased these as a replacement. asserted
I → purchase → replacement
I love the active noise cancellation, which I use whenever I’m at the gym or locked in at work. asserted
I → love → work
I also listen to music and podcasts to not go crazy during my commute, so a new pair is absolutely necessary. asserted
pair → listen → commute
Cocofloss is my absolute favorite to use everyday, so I always stock up during a sale (especially since it’s on the pricier side compared to other flosses). asserted
it → use → flosses
The dentist-approved floss glides easily between my teeth without tearing or fraying, and the minty flavor is nice and subtle. asserted
flavor → approve → teeth
I discovered this body wash a few years ago after it went viral on social media, and I haven’t gone back since. asserted
I → discover → media
I even got my husband addicted to it. asserted
husband → get → it
It hydrates my dry skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth all day. asserted
It → hydrate → it
I personally love the bergamot and hinoki scent because it smells just like a spa, but you can’t go wrong with any of them. asserted
you → love → them
Cory Fernandez, commerce editor Since my mom’s birthday is around the holidays, I’m planning on buying this as both a birthday and Christmas gift. asserted
I → plan → gift
We’ve tested and reviewed so many smartwatches and fitness trackers, including the Apple Watch, and it always scores high when it comes to all of the major areas. asserted
it → test → areas
It has fall detection, which is great for older parents, heart monitoring, sleep scoring and apnea monitoring, and blood oxygen tracking. asserted
which → have → parents
Zoe Malin, reporter I add this to my cart almost every Prime Day, and for some reason, I never end up buying it. asserted
I → add → it
But this time, I finally got it. asserted
I → get → it
I steal my dad’s Anker portable charger all the time when we’re on family trips, so it’s about time I get my own. asserted
I → steal → own
I love that it’s small enough to fit in my everyday crossbody bag, and the built-in folding connector is so convenient when I don’t want to bring around a charging cable. asserted
I → love → cable
In my experience, it quickly charges my phone and AirPods — I’ve never been disappointed by it. asserted
I → charge → it
Ashley Morris, associate SEO reporter When trying products for our Medicube brand guide, I fell in love with how well this moisturizer worked for me as a night cream. asserted
moisturizer → try → cream
My skin can get really dry overnight and I sometimes wake up with visible dry patches, all of which ceased to be an issue once I started using this. asserted
I → get → this
Although it has a jelly texture at first, it still feels lightweight when I apply it, and my skin feels soft and looks dewy hours after using it. asserted
skin → have → it
Joshua Rios, social video producer I live alone and it’s been a blessing to not have to worry about who is going to restock the paper towels. asserted
who → live → towels
I specifically plan my Prime Day purchases around buying household essentials, so I typically try to hold on to this till Prime Day the following year. asserted
I → plan → Day
Caitlin Cusack, associate social media editor I just got a new phone, so this iPhone case from Casely is a must-have. asserted
case → get → Casely
The brand has so many patterns and colors, so it wasn’t an easy decision, but I went with the pastel floral colorway. asserted
I → have → colorway
These are my absolute favorite eye masks, and even though my apartment is already stocked up, the deal on this pack of 18 pairs was too good to pass up. asserted
deal → stock → pairs
I love that it comes with six different types; I love using the gold ones in the morning when I want to look more awake, the pink ones at night to moisturize when I go to bed and the blue ones sporadically whenever I’m noticing my under-eyes are looking extra dark. asserted
eyes → love → bed
I especially love traveling with these — I’ve worn them on planes, trains, on car rides and probably everywhere in between. asserted
I → travel → between
…and 23 more, not listed.
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