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Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days sale, running from October 6-7, offers significant discounts on a wide range of products. A full-year Amazon Prime membership costs $139 and includes benefits such as free two-day shipping and access to exclusive deals like those during Prime Day events. Shoppers can find steep discounts on electronics, household items, fashion, and beauty products from brands like Levi’s, Hanes, and Dyson devices.
The sale features thousands of deals across categories, including 32-inch TVs for less than $200 and 56% off Greenies pet treats. Prime members can also get discounts on Amazon's own devices such as Fire TV sticks and Echo Dots, along with high-demand items like the Philips Sonicare Cordless Power Flosser 3000 at a reduced price of around $149.
Prime Big Deal Days serves as an opportunity to start holiday shopping early while inventory is up and prices are down. It’s advisable for non-members to sign up or try a free trial of Amazon Prime to take advantage of these deals. The event also highlights items that consumers often delay purchasing due to high costs, making it a strategic time to upgrade household essentials like vacuums and kitchen appliances. Additionally, beauty enthusiasts can find favorite products from brands preferred by celebrities for significant savings. Overall, the sale attracts both tech-savvy shoppers looking for gadgets and everyday users seeking value on essential items.
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Gifting season is almost here, which is why October Prime Day (technically called Prime Big Deal Days) couldn’t have come at a better time — the sale is happening now through October 7.
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The two-day event includes steep discounts on some of the best early holiday gifts from popular brands like Stanley and Olaplex, exclusive to Prime members.
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Some of the top newly-added deals include tech, beauty and other crowd-pleasers, making this a good moment to get a jump on your shopping this season.
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I frequently cover shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a contributing writer for NBC Selected, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying.
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I spent weeks combing through thousands of discounts to find the best October Prime Day early gift deals — each one I recommend below is highly rated, 20 percent off or more, at its lowest price in at least three months and less than $50.
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I’ll frequently update this list throughout Prime Big Deal Days with editor-approved picks, so continue to check back for new additions.
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Best October Prime Day Holiday Gifts Under $50
Upgrade their oral care routine with this ADA-accepted water flosser.
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It’s cordless and has three pressure settings, four tips and a magnetic charging system that re-powers the device in a few hours, according to the brand.
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“I love that this flosser helps me keep food from getting trapped under my very expensive dental implants, and my dentist is happy that it helps me stay out of his chair,” says NBC Selected senior editor Shalwah Evans.
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This genetic kit is a great gift for family members who want to know more about their background or possible living relatives they don’t know.
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Using a quick saliva sample that gets mailed in and analyzed, AncestryDNA can trace which areas of the world your giftee’s ancestors came from and reveal genetic traits that run in the family.
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Olaplex arguably put bond maintenance on the map, mending the bonds that get broken during hair color treatments — and ultimately leaving hair smoother and shinier.
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This trio includes the Olaplex No. 4 and No. 5 Bond Maintenance Shampoo and Conditioner, as well as the No. 7 Bonding Oil, making it a great three-step routine for the person who bleaches their hair or regularly colors it.
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This blow dryer brush has four heat settings and a 2.4-inch barrel that allows the user to create waves or add volume at the roots.
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“It leaves my hair feeling silky and soft after just 10 minutes,” says former NBC Selected page Ella Morrissey.
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“It feels like I’m getting a professional blowout from the comfort of my own home.”
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Roughly the size of a wallet, it gets up to seven hours of playtime and is waterproof and dustproof, so your giftee can use it outdoors, according to the brand.
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My husband and I relied on this small coffee maker when we had a kitchen with limited space, and we loved that it gave us the flexibility to make a single cup at a time — perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up.
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It uses a combination of immersion, pressure and aeration to brew a cup of coffee in about three minutes.
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This playful ceramic dish isn’t just for show: The 0.75-quart bowl can cook small items on the stove or in the oven up to 570 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the brand.
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The size makes it ideal for appetizers, soups or desserts.
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Make it a gift for a host and you’ll be invited back to all their parties.
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For your resident chef or budding home cook, this 15-piece knife block includes a chef’s knife, bread knife and paring knife (among others) along with six steak knives.
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They’re made of stainless steel and coated with a black material that blocks oxidation, which prevents them from rusting and staining over time, according to the brand.
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Dr. Althea is a K-beauty skin care brand that many of our editors love, and its 345 line is especially helpful for those with sensitive skin.
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Great for teens and adults alike, this particular moisturizer is lightweight and contains a blend of ingredients — including niacinamide, ceramides and Centella Asiatica — that helps them control breakouts, moisturize and soothe skin, according to the brand.
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You know that person who’s always asking if they can borrow your changer?
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Get you both the gift of them never asking again with this small but mighty power bank.
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It’s just 0.3 inches thick — so it won’t add much heft to the phone while it’s charging.
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It also protects against high temperatures and charges the phone wirelessly with Qi2 technology.
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One of our top 20 best moisturizers, this face cream is infused with squalane, glacial glycoproteins and ceramides, which help support the skin barrier.
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“When I use this, I never have to worry about morning dryness on my face,” says NBC Selected associate SEO reporter Ashley Morris, who uses it as a night cream.
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“I was also pleasantly surprised at how long the tub lasts; it looks smaller at first, but since a little goes such a long way, I can use one for months.”
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Beauty fans know body care brand Sol de Janeiro for its scents as much as its skin care, including its bestselling Brazilian Bum Bum Cream.
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This sampler has four mini body creams, each with its own fragrance and skin benefits, including elasticity improvement and texture smoothing, according to the brand.
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A silk pillowcase might sound like a luxury for some, which is exactly what makes it such a great gift.
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Blissy’s version is made with 100% pure mulberry silk, which has minimal friction than other materials and therefore is thought to help with sensitive skin.
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“My face was significantly less red, irritated and puffy when I woke up,” says NBC Selected updates editor Mili Godio after she used this pillowcase.
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If your giftee plays a handheld gaming console like the Nintendo Switch, a wireless controller can help make long gaming sessions more comfortable for them.
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The grip has an ergonomic design, customizable buttons and up to 40 hours of playtime per charge, according to the brand.
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…and 30 more, not listed.
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