I’ve Been a Shopping Writer for 3 Years — Here’s What I’m Buying from Amazon’s Early Prime Day Sale

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:People; Amazon (4)Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days salekicks off on Tuesday, October 8, but you can start saving ahead of schedule.The site’s sale sectionis buzzing with early October Prime Day deals — and I, as a dedicatedAmazon shopping expert, picked out the very best ones to snap up before the big day. I’m swapping my old headphones forApple AirPods Prowhile they’re under $200, picking up apumpkin spice-scented Yankee Candlefor fall, and getting a jump on holiday shopping with thisLego orchid building set.Read on to check out even more can’t-miss discounts for up to 82 percent off.Best Early October Prime Day DealsSelling Fast:Crest 3D Whitestrips, $30 with Prime (orig. $46)Early Gift Pick:Lego Icons Orchid Building Set, $40 (orig. $50)82% Off:Cozsinoor Down Alternative Bed Pillows, $22 with coupon (orig. $120)Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation), $199 (orig. $249)Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, $349 (orig. $470)Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin Scented Candle, $17 (orig. $31)L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Mascara, $8 (orig. $11)New Balance 237 V1 Sneaker, $70 (orig. $80)Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, $20 (orig. $34)Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5300 Electric Toothbrush, $60 (orig. $110)Crest 3D Whitestrips, $30 with PrimeAmazon$46$30 at AmazonMore than 40,000 Amazon shoppers just bought thesebest-selling teeth whitening strips— andPrime memberscan get them for just $30 today. Each strip is formulated with enamel-safe hydrogen peroxide that powerfully whitens teeth in a pinch. The kit includes 20 treatments of the brand’s signature Professional Effects whitening strips that you peel off, place on your upper and lower teeth, and then leave on for 45 minutes as they do their job.Additionally, the multipack comes with two packets ofPEOPLE’s favorite teeth whitening strips: the 1-Hour Express treatment. We noticed an immediate difference in their smiles after 60 minutes with these strips.Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum CleanerAmazon$470$349 at AmazonYou can also grab an impressive early deal on the Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum, another favorite on thePEOPLE Shopping team. The sleek, lightweight device can clean messes on carpet and hard floors, so polishing the whole house without breaking out a broom is easy. It promises up to 40 minutes of unyielding power on a full charge, allowing you to roam freely without being tethered to a wire.Cozsinoor Down Alternative Bed Pillows, $22 with couponAmazon$120$22 at AmazonThe best early Prime Day deal I found belongs to this popular bed pillows, which is 82 percent off thanks to double discounts. The pillows are filled with a plush down alternative filling that’s soft yet supportive,according to one reviewer. They’re designed to cradle your head and neck as you sleep, then bounce back to their full, fluffy form when you get up.Amazon’s early Prime Big Deal Days saleis far from disappointing. Check out even more of my favorite finds below to beat the Prime Day rush.Lego Icons Orchid Building SetAmazon$50$40 at AmazonApple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)Amazon$249$199 at AmazonYankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin Scented CandleAmazon$31$17 at AmazonL’Oréal Paris Voluminous MascaraAmazon$11$8 at AmazonNew Balance 237 V1 SneakerAmazon$80$70 at AmazonLodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletAmazon$34$20 at AmazonPhilips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5300 Electric ToothbrushAmazon$110$60 at AmazonCoach North Tote BagAmazon$395$305 at AmazonLevoit Core300-P Air Purifier, $80 with PrimeAmazon$100$80 at AmazonKiehl’s Ultra Facial CreamAmazon$39$31 at AmazonCozy Earth Long-Sleeve Pajama SetAmazon$195$156 at Amazon

Photo:People; Amazon (4)

People; Amazon (4)

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days salekicks off on Tuesday, October 8, but you can start saving ahead of schedule.The site’s sale sectionis buzzing with early October Prime Day deals — and I, as a dedicatedAmazon shopping expert, picked out the very best ones to snap up before the big day. I’m swapping my old headphones forApple AirPods Prowhile they’re under $200, picking up apumpkin spice-scented Yankee Candlefor fall, and getting a jump on holiday shopping with thisLego orchid building set.Read on to check out even more can’t-miss discounts for up to 82 percent off.Best Early October Prime Day DealsSelling Fast:Crest 3D Whitestrips, $30 with Prime (orig. $46)Early Gift Pick:Lego Icons Orchid Building Set, $40 (orig. $50)82% Off:Cozsinoor Down Alternative Bed Pillows, $22 with coupon (orig. $120)Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation), $199 (orig. $249)Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, $349 (orig. $470)Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin Scented Candle, $17 (orig. $31)L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Mascara, $8 (orig. $11)New Balance 237 V1 Sneaker, $70 (orig. $80)Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, $20 (orig. $34)Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5300 Electric Toothbrush, $60 (orig. $110)Crest 3D Whitestrips, $30 with PrimeAmazon$46$30 at AmazonMore than 40,000 Amazon shoppers just bought thesebest-selling teeth whitening strips— andPrime memberscan get them for just $30 today. Each strip is formulated with enamel-safe hydrogen peroxide that powerfully whitens teeth in a pinch. The kit includes 20 treatments of the brand’s signature Professional Effects whitening strips that you peel off, place on your upper and lower teeth, and then leave on for 45 minutes as they do their job.Additionally, the multipack comes with two packets ofPEOPLE’s favorite teeth whitening strips: the 1-Hour Express treatment. We noticed an immediate difference in their smiles after 60 minutes with these strips.Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum CleanerAmazon$470$349 at AmazonYou can also grab an impressive early deal on the Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum, another favorite on thePEOPLE Shopping team. The sleek, lightweight device can clean messes on carpet and hard floors, so polishing the whole house without breaking out a broom is easy. It promises up to 40 minutes of unyielding power on a full charge, allowing you to roam freely without being tethered to a wire.Cozsinoor Down Alternative Bed Pillows, $22 with couponAmazon$120$22 at AmazonThe best early Prime Day deal I found belongs to this popular bed pillows, which is 82 percent off thanks to double discounts. The pillows are filled with a plush down alternative filling that’s soft yet supportive,according to one reviewer. They’re designed to cradle your head and neck as you sleep, then bounce back to their full, fluffy form when you get up.Amazon’s early Prime Big Deal Days saleis far from disappointing. Check out even more of my favorite finds below to beat the Prime Day rush.Lego Icons Orchid Building SetAmazon$50$40 at AmazonApple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)Amazon$249$199 at AmazonYankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin Scented CandleAmazon$31$17 at AmazonL’Oréal Paris Voluminous MascaraAmazon$11$8 at AmazonNew Balance 237 V1 SneakerAmazon$80$70 at AmazonLodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletAmazon$34$20 at AmazonPhilips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5300 Electric ToothbrushAmazon$110$60 at AmazonCoach North Tote BagAmazon$395$305 at AmazonLevoit Core300-P Air Purifier, $80 with PrimeAmazon$100$80 at AmazonKiehl’s Ultra Facial CreamAmazon$39$31 at AmazonCozy Earth Long-Sleeve Pajama SetAmazon$195$156 at Amazon

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days salekicks off on Tuesday, October 8, but you can start saving ahead of schedule.

The site’s sale sectionis buzzing with early October Prime Day deals — and I, as a dedicatedAmazon shopping expert, picked out the very best ones to snap up before the big day. I’m swapping my old headphones forApple AirPods Prowhile they’re under $200, picking up apumpkin spice-scented Yankee Candlefor fall, and getting a jump on holiday shopping with thisLego orchid building set.

Read on to check out even more can’t-miss discounts for up to 82 percent off.

Best Early October Prime Day Deals

Crest 3D Whitestrips, $30 with Prime

Amazon

$46$30 at Amazon

More than 40,000 Amazon shoppers just bought thesebest-selling teeth whitening strips— andPrime memberscan get them for just $30 today. Each strip is formulated with enamel-safe hydrogen peroxide that powerfully whitens teeth in a pinch. The kit includes 20 treatments of the brand’s signature Professional Effects whitening strips that you peel off, place on your upper and lower teeth, and then leave on for 45 minutes as they do their job.

Additionally, the multipack comes with two packets ofPEOPLE’s favorite teeth whitening strips: the 1-Hour Express treatment. We noticed an immediate difference in their smiles after 60 minutes with these strips.

Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

$470$349 at Amazon

You can also grab an impressive early deal on the Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum, another favorite on thePEOPLE Shopping team. The sleek, lightweight device can clean messes on carpet and hard floors, so polishing the whole house without breaking out a broom is easy. It promises up to 40 minutes of unyielding power on a full charge, allowing you to roam freely without being tethered to a wire.

Cozsinoor Down Alternative Bed Pillows, $22 with coupon

$120$22 at Amazon

The best early Prime Day deal I found belongs to this popular bed pillows, which is 82 percent off thanks to double discounts. The pillows are filled with a plush down alternative filling that’s soft yet supportive,according to one reviewer. They’re designed to cradle your head and neck as you sleep, then bounce back to their full, fluffy form when you get up.

Amazon’s early Prime Big Deal Days saleis far from disappointing. Check out even more of my favorite finds below to beat the Prime Day rush.

Lego Icons Orchid Building Set

$50$40 at Amazon

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)

$249$199 at Amazon

Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin Scented Candle

$31$17 at Amazon

L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Mascara

$11$8 at Amazon

New Balance 237 V1 Sneaker

$80$70 at Amazon

Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

$34$20 at Amazon

Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5300 Electric Toothbrush

$110$60 at Amazon

Coach North Tote Bag

$395$305 at Amazon

Levoit Core300-P Air Purifier, $80 with Prime

$100$80 at Amazon

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream

$39$31 at Amazon

Cozy Earth Long-Sleeve Pajama Set

$195$156 at Amazon

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