16 Amazon Deals Our Shopping Experts Recommend from October Prime Day — Starting at $5

Mar. 15, 2025

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PEOPLE Picks is a monthly roundup of products the people behind PEOPLE Shopping actually buy — and love.

If Black Friday is a shopping editor’s Super Bowl,Prime Day is our playoffs. We’ve been training all year for autumn’s sale bonanzas, tracking the steepest discounts on the best brands, keeping tabs on the‘It’ items that rarely get marked down, and rigorously testing popular picks so you know what’s worth it — and what isn’t.

I polled my fellow shopping editors and writers on what they’re personally picking up duringAmazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, also known as October Prime Day. The answers varied from Lego sets to pretty purses, with tons of home decor and beauty faves in between.

PEOPLE Picks: Amazon October Prime Day Deals

Echo Dot Smart Speaker (5th Generation)

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$50$23 at Amazon

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

$24$17 at Amazon

“I can’t go to bed withoutthis nourishing lip mask. It gives my lips a boost of hydration that lasts through the night, so I can wake up to a soft and supple pout instead of instantly reaching for my lip balm. I add it to my cart whenever it’s on sale. (Which is hardly ever, FYI!)” —Clara McMahon, Amazon shopping writer

Crest Whitestrips Whitening Treatments

$46$30 at Amazon

“A bright smile is the best accessory, but I don’t have the time to sit in my dentist’s office for an expensive treatment. Thesewhitening stripsgive me the same professional-looking results from home in the time it takes me to watch an episode ofThe Bachelor.” —Cai Cramer, shopping writer

Lego Icons Flowers Bouquet Building Set

$50$40 at Amazon

“I received this Lego orchid set for Christmas last year and had so much fun building it. My bedroom doesn’t get a lot of direct sunlight, so this is a good plant alternative to display on my dresser. I’m eyeing thiscolorful bouquetnow for my dining table or bookshelf. ” —Alex Nelson, senior shopping editor & strategist

Easeland Pillow Top Mattress Pad, $32 with coupon

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$50$32 at Amazon

“I overhauled my bedding last year, and when my sister came to visit, she raved about how comfy my ‘new’ bed felt — partly thanks to this fluffymattress topper. I’m gifting it to her while it’s discounted, so she too can feel like she’s sleeping on a thick cloud.” —Lindsey Greenfeld, senior shopping editor

Tineco iFloor 3 Wet/Dry Cordless Vacuum

$260$220 at Amazon

“I’m going to surprise my aunt with this Tineco vacuum for her birthday because she asked for gifts for her new apartment. She can vacuum dirt and mop sticky messes with one tool. Plus, the low-profile, self-standing unit makes it easy for her to store.”   —Toni Sutton, shopping writer

NuLoom Ansley Rug 7’ x 9’

$200$138 at Amazon

“This rug adds warmth to any room without breaking the bank. It feels soft and vacuums well, and guests always compliment its stylish boho look. I just wish I had waited to buy it since it’s currently at its lowest price of the year!” —Genevieve Cepeda, shopping writer

The Gym People Longline Sports Bra

$27$18 at Amazon

“If I’m not at work, you can probably find me at the gym — so I’m constantly in need of cute new sports bras and leggings to get my sweat on. This longline sports bra looks just likemy trusty Lululemon Align Tank, except it’s a quarter of the price.” —Alyssa Brascia, shopping writer

Qustere Pimple Patches, $6 with coupon

$13$6 at Amazon

“These pimple patches are miracle workers for pesky breakouts. They come in multiple sizes, and they’re clear, so I don’t feel embarrassed about wearing them out of the house. The best part? They actually work.”  —Averi Baudler, senior shopping writer

Quzudn iPhone Charger 2Pack

$16$7 at Amazon

“I’m always running to events after work, and between Google Maps, rideshare apps, and constant usage, my phone lives on the brink of death. I rely on my lightning charger to get me out the door on time with a comfortable battery percentage.” —Madison Yauger, shopping editor

Souper Cubes Silicone Freezer Molds

$35$30 at Amazon

“It’s Crock-Pot season, and while I love the set-it-and-forget-it cooking method, I usually end up making way too much food. These freezable silicone molds are great for storing leftovers and meal prepping. ” —Erin Johnson, associate shopping director

Glow Recipe Pink Juice Moisturizer

$23$21 at Amazon

“My skin drinks up this gel moisturizer from Glow Recipe, which is rarely on sale. It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid and leaves my skin looking plump, healthy, and glowing.” —Nicola Fumo, senior shopping editor

Fotbor iPhone Screen Protector 3 Pack

$9$8 at Amazon

“My iPhone screen protector has been cracked for months, and I’m sick of looking at it. So I’m grabbing a new one — or three. —Alyssa Grabinski, celebrity shopping writer

Black+Decker Dustbuster

$30$25 at Amazon

“Vacuuming is one of my least favorite household chores, but this Black + Deckerhandheld vacuummakes tackling small messes easy. I let my mom borrow it, and it’s safe to say I’m not getting the little device back anytime soon, as she’s a fan of its powerful suction and quick cleanup. So I’m picking up another one.” —Jennifer Maldonado, associate shopping director

Amazon Basics Slim Velvet Hangers Pack of 30

$17$14 at Amazon

“One of my biggest pet peeves is when clothes fall off the hanger — especially when Ijustironed them — but with these hangers, I never have to worry about my clean items touching my dirty closet floor. The velvet material keeps all of my clothes in place, no matter how silky the top or how skinny the dress straps. I’m about to order myself another set to hang all of my winter gear!”  —Cai Cramer, shopping writer

Fastfairy Nylon Bag

$31$25 at Amazon

“I recently traded in my trusty belt bag for this nylon crescent crossbody with the cutest embroidered design. It has interior pockets, an adjustable strap, and a key clip. Plus, you can grab it in three different sizes and a range of fun colors.” —Kayla Kitts, shopping editor

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