Prime Big Deal Days starts next week (it runs from Oct. 7 to 8 this year), but you can score plenty of deals under $25 ahead of the 48-hour sale, exclusive to Prime members. Right now, you’ll find early deals on skin care, household essentials, travel items and more.
I frequently cover shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as an editor for NBC Select, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. I spent weeks combing through thousands of discounts to find the best early October Prime Day deals under $25 — each one I recommend below is highly rated and 20% off or more, as well as at its lowest price in at least three months or lowest price ever. I’ll update this list as we get closer to Prime Big Deal Days.
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Best early October Prime Day deals under $25
One of our favorite smart plugs, this Amazon model plugs into any standard outlet and lets you automate gadgets like lamps, air purifiers and fans. Pair it with the Alexa app so you can control a device remotely using your phone.
Bagsmart Hanging Toiletry Bag
This Bagsmart toiletry bag is an NBC Select Travel Award winner and editor favorite thanks to its water-resistant design and four interior zip compartments to store your makeup, skin care, hair care and more. The inner pockets have elastic straps to hold your bottles upright, and the zippers above and below each pocket give you easy access to your items.
This is one of our favorite Korean sunscreens and earned the top spot in our list of 100 best face sunscreens. It’s a great choice for anyone prone to breakouts and doesn’t leave a white cast, no matter your skin tone, says NBC Select editorial projects manager Rebecca Rodriguez. It has allantoin, an ingredient derived from plants that helps reduce inflammation, and birch juice, sap extracted from birch trees that hydrates the skin, according to the brand.
This is one of our favorite Amazon kitchen gadgets: simply add kernels, throw it in the microwave and enjoy a warm snack in minutes. It’s made of transparent glass, so you can watch kernels pop, plus the removable lid doubles as a measuring cup that tells you exactly how many kernels to add. You can also add butter directly on top of the lid, which has little holes that allow the butter to melt in the microwave and drip down onto your popcorn.
This indoor security camera helps you keep tabs on your home while you’re away by livestreaming directly to the Blink app. The app also sends you motion detection alerts, and its two-way audio lets you hear and speak to pets or people. Connect the Mini 2 to an Alexa-enabled device to see a live view, turn on your alarm system and more using your voice.
CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Eye Cream
This is one of our favorite dermatologist-recommended eye creams because it’s lightweight, fragrance-free and gentle on the skin. It has vitamin C to brighten your under eyes, caffeine to target puffiness, hyaluronic acid to hydrate, and peptides and niacinamide to help reduce fine lines, according to the brand.
These highly rated bed sheets are made from a bamboo viscose fabric that’s soft, wrinkle-free and hypoallergenic, according to the brand. Due to their cooling percale weave, the sheets can help regulate your temperature and keep you cool, according to the brand.
These Kitchenaid oven mitts are made from soft, ribbed silicone that’s grippy, water-resistant and heat-resistant up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the brand. They also have a cotton cuff, so they feel comfortable against your skin.
Connect the Echo Pop to your Wi-Fi network and use the Alexa app to control compatible devices, set timers, check the weather and more using voice commands. The smart speaker is also compact enough to sit on your nightstand, shelf or mantle.
If you’re looking for a simple way to store and sort your pans and lids, this organizer has 10 adjustable dividers to keep your items upright and separated. Plus, you can store it in a cabinet or pantry without it taking up too much space. The rack also has soft, non-slip feet to keep everything in place.
If you’re like me and make frequent returns to the post office, having your own packing tape is a must. I use this one from Scotch because it’s durable, reliable and withstands most tears or hits. Plus, this pack of six ensures you always have some on hand.
Gently loosen knots on either wet or dry hair using this brush, which works on all hair types. Its flexible bristles can help minimize pain while you brush and protect against split ends and breakage, according to the brand.
More early October Prime Day sales under $25
Here are the best early Prime Big Deal Days sales under $25 to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.
- 29% off Energizer AA Batteries
- 20% off Tile Bluetooth tracker
- 29% off Hefty Ultra Strong 13 Gallon Trash Bags
- 23% off Clorox Disinfecting All-Purpose Cleaner (3-Pack)
- 20% off Miss Mouth’s Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray
- Up to 25% off La Roche-Posay skin care
- Up to 46% off Anker portable chargers
- Up to 48% off Neutrogena bestsellers
- Up to 51% off Amazon basics
- Up to 44% off Kitsch skin and hair care
- Up to 36% off Wavytalk hair tools
- Up to 37% off Aveeno skin care
Best sales under $25 at other retailers
- Walmart: Save on products across categories during the Walmart Deals event from Oct. 7 to Oct 12. Walmart+ members get access to the sale a day early on Oct. 6.
- Target: Target Circle members (free and paid) can save on products across categories during Target Circle Week, Oct. 5 through Oct. 11
- Wayfair: Up to 60% off sitewide during Holiday Deal Week, plus exclusive savings for members
- Macy’s: Get an extra 30% off fall styles and an extra 15% off beauty and fragrances during the VIP Sale
- Gap: Up to 50% off sitewide, including sale, during the Fall Style Event
How I found the best early October Prime Day deals under $25
All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. I also included products the NBC Select staff tested, including Wellness Award, Travel Award, Pet Award, Bed & Bath Award and Giftable Tech Award winners. I ran each deal through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to ensure products are at their lowest price in three months or lowest price ever. All the products I recommend are 20% off or more and highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews.
Why trust NBC Select?
I’m an updates editor for NBC Select who has covered deals and sales since 2021. I also cover topics like beauty, wellness and pets. Prior to Prime Big Deal Days, I previewed a list of deals from Amazon and sorted through them to find worthwhile early sales you should know about.
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