I've Tested Thousands of Beauty Products, and 12 of My Favorites Are on Sale Today

Tamim Alnuweiri
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These beauty editor-approved Prime Day deals are worth it.

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As a beauty editor, I test hundreds of beauty products a month, but that is barely a dent in Amazon’s catalog. That’s why I’ve gone through pages and pages of products for you and picked out the best 12 that I’ve tried, like, and actually work — and they’re all on sale right now.

Some require no explanation — for example, everyone needs a good dry brush for their body and restocking pimple patches is always a good idea. I’m also convinced you’ll actually use at least half a dozen of the shades in Lime Crime’s Venus XL Eye and Face Palette, and I’ve gushed over Glo Skin Beauty’s tinted SPF several times now. Not to mention, you should jump at any chance to shop a discounted Elizabeth Arden product. Below are a few of my favorite beauty standouts that are on sale during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days:

Payot Pate Grise Concentre Anti-Imperfections

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$45

$32

I have recently become obsessed with a handful of Payot’s skincare products. The French skincare brand is a century old, and those decades of expertise and knowledge show up in its classic yet innovative formulas.

The Pate Grise Concentre Anti-Imperfections Serum is suitable for all skin types but especially sensitive skin (a godsend for me). My acne-prone, oily, and sometimes dull and congested complexion is transformed after a few weeks of use. It makes my skin smoother and glass-like, with shallower pores and an overall brighter complexion thanks to a hattrick of mint, zinc, and glycolic acid.

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$32

$22

Laneige gets a lot of deserved attention from every corner of the internet and every type of shopper. But, I really think the Water Sleeping Mask deserves the endless hype and adoration that the brand’s viral and celebrity-loved Lip Sleeping Mask receives.

I’m at the point in my tub where I can see the bottom and it’s stressing me out, so I’m relieved to see it discounted right now. There are two main ingredients at play here; a probiotic complex and squalane. The probiotic complex reportedly improves the health of your skin barrier, which makes it better at retaining moisture and thereby enhancing the natural dewiness of your skin. Squalane is a hydrating ingredient that mimics and replenishes the squalene naturally found in our skin that diminishes as we age. The effect, for me at least, is skin that is bouncy and softer to the touch than I thought possible.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$38

$30

Only select Milk Makeup products are on sale during October Prime Day, so count yourself lucky that its wildly popular Hydro Grip Primer is one of them. The texture is like whipped silicone: it’s very light and quick-drying. It doesn’t feel greasy or dry thanks to hyaluronic acid, which helps it remain plump and smooth throughout the day.

And somehow that is possible while simultaneously holding makeup on to your face like spackle. The primer is an admirable dichotomy of a formula that I, along with over 2,000 five-star shoppers, have found impressive. This is another product I’m grabbing while it’s discounted, because the travel-sized bottle I bought to test it out has been deconstructed so I can scrape every last ounce out of it. Trust me, I know a good primer when I try one, and this is an incredible pick.

Shop more of my favorite Amazon beauty picks below while they’re on sale for a limited time this Prime Day.

Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$54

$38

Moon Juice Acid Potion AHA and BHA Liquid Exfoliator

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$42

$34

Glo Skin Beauty C-Shield Anti-Pollution Moisture Tint

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$47

$38

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