Get started on gift season with these Prime Early Access deals
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For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting two Prime Day-like events in the same year. The second sale — dubbed the Prime Early Access Sale— runs through Oct. 12 and offers sitewide savings for Prime members on popular categories ranging from skin care and home goods to tech and fitness equipment. Since it’s so close to the holiday season, Amazon is also introducing a Top 100 list featuring deals on some of the most popular (and gift-worthy) products, the retailer says.
There are numerous deals to take advantage of to get ahead on your gift shopping. From stand mixers for home cooks to drills for DIY enthusiasts, these deals have you covered when buying for your loved ones with any kind of interest.
The best October Prime Day gift deals
Below, we’re sharing the best Prime Day deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. To ensure the quality of each deal, we’re running deals through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel and Honey — each product is at its lowest price in at least three months.
Leesa Premium Foam Pillow
4.3-star average rating from 400 reviews on Amazon
Good sleep starts with a good pillow. This foam pillow has ventilation channels to ensure a cool and seamless sleep, according to Leesa, and its cover is machine-washable for easy cleaning. This pillow is a great gift for anyone who could use a good night’s rest (so, everyone).
Leesa Premium Foam Pillow
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
4.7-star average rating from 15,179 reviews on Amazon
This lip mask is formulated with vitamin C and shea butter to help moisturize your lips for up to eight hours, according to Laneige. A Select reader favorite that’s also expert-recommended, the lip mask comes in multiple flavors (like Pumpkin Spice or Mango), and each package comes with a tiny applicator so you don’t have to dip your finger into the pot.
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask $ at Amazon
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask $ at Sephora
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask $ at Laneige
The Art of Shaving Kit For Men
4.7-star average rating from 641 reviews on Amazon
This shaving bundle includes pre-shave oil, shaving cream, a shaving brush and after-shave balm, which is everything you need for a perfect shave, according to the brand. In our guide to shaving creams, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Marisa Garshick recommended the shaving cream in this kit, noting that it’s made with hydrating ingredients like glycerin that “minimize the potential for irritation.”
The Art of Shaving Kit For Men
The Art of Shaving Kit For Men $ at Amazon
The Art of Shaving Kit For Men $ at Macy's
The Art of Shaving Kit For Men $ at The Art of Shaving
KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
4.8-star average rating from 2,688 reviews on Amazon
Both a Select staff favorite and an expert-recommended pick, this stand mixer is a great present for the cooks and bakers in your life. My mother has this and absolutely adores it, especially the tilt-head design, which makes it easy to add ingredients. Compared to the KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer, it’s lighter and smaller, according to KitchenAid, but has the same 10 speed settings and also comes with a dough hook.
KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer $ at Amazon
KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer $ at Sur La Table
KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer $ at KitchenAid
Beetles Gel Nail Polish Kit - Glowing Attraction Collection
4.6-star average rating from 44,002 reviews on Amazon
With a wide collection of colors, this DIY gel nail polish kit is easy to apply and a mani with the polish should last over three weeks, the brand says. This kit is a great gift for anyone in your life who loves doing their nails, and if they’re salon-goers, it gives them a chance to try it themselves.
Beetles Gel Nail Polish Kit - Glowing Attraction Collection
Beetles Gel Nail Polish Kit - Glowing Attraction Collection $ at Amazon
$50 Amazon E-Gift Card
4.8-star average rating from 855,810 reviews on Amazon
Shopping for someone who has everything, someone you don’t know that well or someone who lives far away can be hard, so a gift card can be the safest route. If you buy a $50 gift card during the ongoing Prime Early Access Sale, you will receive a $10 credit for your own use when you apply the code NEWGC2022 at checkout. This deal is only available once per Prime account. You can schedule the delivery date for up to a year from the day you purchase it.
$50 Amazon E-Gift Card
$50 Amazon E-Gift Card $ at Amazon
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
4.5-star average rating from 28,385 reviews on Amazon
Noise-canceling headphones are a lifesaver in many situations, like during a long flight or while working remotely. As one of our favorite sets of over-ear headphones, not only do these provide crisp sound, but the system also adapts to noisy environments so you always sound clear during phone calls, Bose says. This is a great gift this holiday season for those always on the go, like students.
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 $ at Amazon
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 $ at Walmart
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 $ at Target
Aura Carver Smart Digital Picture Frame
4.8-star average rating from 6,282 reviews on Amazon
This Wi-Fi-connected digital picture frame from Aura can hold over 10,000 photos and comes with unlimited cloud storage, without a subscription. Using the Aura app, you can upload photos and videos and invite friends and family to contribute to your frame.
Aura Carver Smart Digital Picture Frame
Aura Carver Smart Digital Picture Frame $ at Amazon
Aura Carver Smart Digital Picture Frame $ at Best Buy
DeWALT 20V Max Compact Cordless Drill Kit
4.8-star average rating from 39,871 reviews on Amazon
This highly rated drill could make a great gift for the handyman or DIY lover in your life. According to DeWalt, the motor of the power drill delivers 300 unit watts of power and two different speeds for a range of fastening and drilling applications.
DeWALT 20V Max Compact Cordless Drill Kit
DeWALT 20V Max Compact Cordless Drill Kit $ at Amazon
DeWALT 20V Max Compact Cordless Drill Kit $ at Lowe's
DeWALT 20V Max Compact Cordless Drill Kit $ at Home Depot
CTFT Cheese Board and Knife Set
4.8-star average rating from 1,859 reviews on Amazon
A cheese and charcuterie board set makes for a chic housewarming or holiday gift. This bamboo board has a hidden tray to store the included utensils and other accessories. It comes with four small cheese knives, two pieces of chalk and two slate labels so you can write out the names of your cheeses and other charcuterie offerings for your guests.
CTFT Cheese Board and Knife Set
CTFT Cheese Board and Knife Set $ at Amazon
Ticket To Ride Board Game
4.9-star average rating from 19,928 reviews on Amazon
Board games are crowd-pleasers at any gathering and a great gift for the whole family. With strategy game Ticket to Ride, up to four players can build their own armies and seize opponents’ territories.
Ticket to Ride
Coola Organic Mineral Sheer Matte Sunscreen SPF 30
4.5-star average rating from 2,627 reviews on Amazon
Sunscreen is a must for everyone, as numerous dermatologists have reminded us. Coola’s organic mineral sheer matte sunscreen has many benefits built into one product: It is water-resistant and made up of over 70% of organic ingredients, according to the brand. The mineral sunscreen uses zinc oxide to block UV rays, which dermatologists generally prefer. This one is for the beach lovers, runners or anyone who spends time outside daily.
Coola Organic Mineral Sheer Matte Sunscreen SPF 30
Coola Organic Mineral Sheer Matte Sunscreen SPF 30 $ at Amazon
Coola Organic Mineral Sheer Matte Sunscreen SPF 30 $ at Revolve
Coola Organic Mineral Sheer Matte Sunscreen SPF 30 $ at Walmart
Living Proof Dry Shampoo
4.5-star average rating from 7,106 reviews on Amazon
Dry shampoos are a quick and easy way to keep your hair looking fresh between washes or after exercising. The Triple-Action Cleaning Technology in Living proof’s dry shampoo actually cleans hair by eliminating oil, sweat and odor, according to the brand, making it the perfect stocking stuffer for the active people in your life.
Living Proof Dry Shampoo
Living Proof Dry Shampoo $ at Amazon
Living Proof Dry Shampoo $ at Bed Bath and Beyond
Living Proof Dry Shampoo $ at Sephora
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