Look alive, deal hunters. There are just a few hours to go until Amazon pulls the curtains down on its 48-hour October Prime Day sale – or the Big Deal Days sale, as it’s officially called. At midnight tonight, the Prime member-exclusive sale, which has already seen deals on everything from Apple tech and TVs to vacuum cleaners and beauty products, will come to an end.
As is done every year here at The Independent, our shopping experts have been picking out the very best deals on everything from laptops and heated airers to dehumidifiers, household essentials and electric toothbrushes. As we speed towards the finish line, I’m here to help you find the best deals.
Whether you’re looking for a new air fryer, searching for cult favourite skincare and make-up, or browsing the best bargains on the retailer’s own devices, you don’t have long left to snap up a bargain.
Some of the best savings I’ve seen so far have included a brilliant deal on the AirPods Pro 2 earbuds, which have been slashed to their lowest ever price. I’ve also seen stellar deals on a Ninja dual zone air fryer and Amazon’s Echo Dot speake. Remember, you need to be a Prime subscriber if you want to take part.
Amazon Prime Day – live
- Save 54% on the Maybelline sky high mascara
- This is the best AirPods Pro 2 deal I’ve ever seen
- This Ninja air fryer is massively reduced
- When does Prime Day end?
This is the best AirPods Pro 2 deal I’ve ever seen
Tuesday 8 October 2024 16:17
Alex Lee
I review a lot of gadgets, and I reckon the best deal this Prime Day on tech has to be this one on Apple’s AirPods Pro 2. Rarely ever on sale, Amazon has just slashed them in price by £50. A bargain if you ask me.
Apple AirPods Pro 2: Was £229, now £179, Amazon.co.uk
This is the lowest price I’ve ever seen the AirPods Pro plummet to, so if you’re looking to upgrade your audio game and join the white-stem crew, come on in. Excellent noise cancellation, transparency modes, and full to the brim with sweet features, such as conversation boost and auto-volume adjustment. I can’t recommend these more. In fact, I’m wearing them right now.
And if you’re looking for more deals on Apple gear this Prime Day, I’ve rounded up some of the best discounts in my article below:
Will Prime Day deals change?
Tuesday 8 October 2024 16:37
Alex Lee
Unlikely. If they’re boasting that red Big Deal tag, then Amazon is unlikely to touch its price. The only reason a Prime Day deal might change is if it sells out – then Amazon could redirect you to other third-party sellers, in which case the price will go up. Amazon does change its prices a million times a day, but not when it comes to prices that are specifically tagged for the sale.
So rest easy knowing you can buy a product at that price now, and it won’t change until Prime Day ends at midnight tomorrow. Score.
This Ninja air fryer is one of the team’s favourites and it’s £80 off
Wednesday 9 October 2024 08:20
Lois Borny
I love the look of this air fryer from Ninja, but it’s not just about the looks, of course – our tester rated it the best dual air fryer in their review. And you can feel very smug indeed when you snap it up with this discount, which has brought the price down to £159 (that’s a drop of £80). Sarah’s got all the details on the offer in her article below:
Our favourite teeth whitening kit has been reduced by 20%
Wednesday 9 October 2024 08:57
Lois Borny
In her review of the best teeth whitening kits, Amira tried a whole host of products from the likes of Colgate, CurrentBody and Boots – from strips to powders to pens – but it was MySweetSmile’s teeth whitening powder that nabbed the top spot. It’s reduced to less than £20 too, so it’s smiles all round. In her article below, Sarah has the details.
Audible is just 99p for three months
Wednesday 9 October 2024 09:12
Lois Borny
Audible is probably one of the best subscriptions that I have. There’s hundreds of books and podcasts to choose from, but if you’re not quite sure whether it’s worth the £7.99 a month for the subscription, now’s a great time to give it a try, while it’s 99p for the first three months. Sign up here to nab the deal.
Maybelline’s sky high mascara is a beauty writer favourite – and it’s half-price
Wednesday 9 October 2024 10:21
Lois Borny
Maybelline’s sky high mascara (was £12.99, now £5.99, Amazon.co.uk) had a major moment on TikTok, and our writers love it too. Happily, whether you’re a fan or just keen to see what the fuss is about, Amazon’s slashed its price in half. Olivia, one of our beauty writers, has written her ode to the viral lash-transforming mascara below:
COSRX’s skincare is on sale this Prime Day
Wednesday 9 October 2024 10:43
Lois Borny
While COSRX’s skincare has been around for a little while, it’s only quite recently taken social media by storm, especially TikTok. Keen to try it? Quite a few of its products are on sale, including the advanced snail 96 mucin power essence. While I’m yet to try it, The Independent‘s Lucy Smith has; read her thoughts below.
COSRX advanced snail 96 mucin power essence: Was £23.99, now £10.40, Amazon.co.uk
“Though it is very slimy – as you’d expect – COSRX’s hero snail 96 mucin essence requires only a small drop to treat the whole face”, she said. “It leaves the skin feeling as though it’s had a generous drink of water, thanks to humectant (water-attracting) hyaluronic acid, and feels ever so slightly creamy despite its transparent liquid appearance.”
This face wash is under a tenner this Prime Day – and it’s great for oily skin
Wednesday 9 October 2024 11:31
Lois Borny
Cetaphil’s oily skin face wash is great for oily skin, but it’s also very gentle, so it doesn’t leave my face feeling tight and dry. And, as far as skincare goes, it’s also super affordable, and it’s even more pocket-friendly now. Discounted by 40 per cent, it’s less than a tenner.
Cetaphil oily skin face wash: Was £17, now £9.99, Amazon.co.uk
I’ve been using morning and night without fail for a while now. The low-lather formula leaves my skin feeling fresh, smooth and well-balanced. It’s vegan, non-comedogenic, and it contains niacinamide which cleanses pores and improves the skin tone appearance. The tiniest amount of product goes a really long way, so the bottle always lasts me absolutely ages too.
These are the Prime Day laptop deals our shopping experts are loving
Wednesday 9 October 2024 14:05
Lois Borny
Does your laptop sound like it’s about to take off every time you turn it on? It might be time to look for a new one. Our shopping experts have been rounding up the best Prime Day deals on laptops, either models they’ve used themselves, or those that come from brands they trust. After a gaming laptop? Razer’s blade 16 is discounted by a whopping £800 (was £3,599.99, now £2,799, Amazon.co.uk). Find the best of the rest below:
Save 30% on Olaplex’s hair perfecter
Wednesday 9 October 2024 14:58
Lois Borny
Locks looking like they need a little TLC? Let me introduce you to this Olaplex deal.
Olaplex no.3 hair perfector: Was £28, now £19.99, Amazon.co.uk
With a near third-off discount, if you’re locks are looking a little lacklustre, introduce this to your haircare routine. Designed for weekly use, the treatment aims to repair the hair’s bonds, while improving the look and feel of split ends and strand damage. In her review, eCommerce editor Eva Waite-Taylor said: “We found it to be a really effective at-home solution, so much so, we’d go as far as to say it produced results that were far better than other at-home treatments we’ve used in the past.”
Save 35% on Ninja’s best knife set this Prime Day
Wednesday 9 October 2024 15:08
Alex Lee
Ninja has become the king of the kitchen, but it’s not just air fryers and countertop kitchen appliances that it makes. Say hello to this deal on a gorgeous knife set and sharpener.
Ninja Foodi StaySharp knife block: Was £169.99, now £104.99, Amazon.co.uk
Ninja’s Foodi StaySharp knives have plummeted by over 35 per cent this Prime Day. The brilliant thing about this set is that the block comes with a built-in sharper on the side, which means you’ll always have super-sharp knives with little effort,”homeware expert Rachael said in her review.
These Anker headphones are just £80
Wednesday 9 October 2024 15:18
Alex Lee
I love these headphones for their sheer affordability – they’re literally on my round-up of the best wireless headphones as my best budget buy, and now they’ve got a super sweet price cut.
Anker Soundcore space Q45 wireless headphones: Was £139.99, now £79.99, Amazon.co.uk
These cans from Anker boast 50 hours of battery life with active noise cancellation on, 65 hours with it off. As for sound quality? My tunes sound expansive, with rich-sounding vocals and crisp highs. There are five levels of noise cancellation, with the highest blocking out sounds “incredibly well. Right now, they’re down to just £80.
Listen up to these headphones Prime Day deals
Wednesday 9 October 2024 15:28
Alex Lee
Want more Prime Day headphones deals? The team are busy scrolling through our tried and tested models to find the best bargains. From the Sony WH-1000XM5 to the AirPods Max, there are plenty on sale this Prime Day, including more budget-friendly pairs. All is revealed in the article below:
Save on this L’Oreal Paris revitalise filler
Wednesday 9 October 2024 15:38
Alex Lee
Look, even I know that skincare can be expensive, but beauty buffs will be pleased to see that this revitalift filler has a discount of more than half price.
L’Oreal Paris revitalift filler: Was £31.99, now £11.99, Amazon.co.uk
If you’re unfamiliar with hyaluronic acid, the beauty writers on our team rave about it for its uncanny ability to hydrate, smooth and create a plumping effect. With a 63 per cent discount, you can use this serum day and night for even less.
Loop’s earplugs are great for blocking out sound, and they’re 20% off
Wednesday 9 October 2024 15:48
Lois Borny
Loop’s quiet earplugs have been a gamechanger for me. Similarly, Emilie, The Independent’s Fitness and wellbeing editor, is a fan of the brand’s experience 2 earplugs (were £29.95, now £23.95, Amazon.co.uk). “These are perfect for moments when you need to drown out the noise and focus and I also wear mine at night to block out any loud noises that might wake me up”, she said.
Save 34% on Lumie’s sunrise alarm clock
Wednesday 9 October 2024 15:58
Lois Borny
With winter on the horizon, it could be worth investing in a sunrise alarm clock. These simulate a real sunrise which can help us rise more naturally on dark mornings.
Lumie sunrise alarm: Was £49.99, now £32.99, Amazon.co.uk
Three Lumie models landed in our review of the best sunrise alarm clocks. This one is the least expensive, and it’s now even cheaper with this 34 per cent Prime Day discount. It features sunrise and sunset functions, along with 10 brightness levels. “There are six alarm sounds, if you want extra backup, and it can also be used for mood lighting, with six different colour options for the rest of the day”, our reviewer said.
Nab this Ninja kettle with a 32% Prime Day discount
Wednesday 9 October 2024 16:10
Lois Borny
Okay, I’ll admit it may not be the most exciting Prime Day purchase, but you can now nab this Ninja kettle with a 32 per cent discount.
Ninja perfect temperature kettle, 1.7l: Was £99.99, now £67.99, Amazon.co.uk
In her review of Ninja’s perfect temperature kettle, Lauren was pleased with its high-tech design. The gadget features six pre-set temperatures ranging from 60C to 100C at the touch of a button. Lauren said: “if you’re somebody who likes a lot of options, you’re sure to love this Ninja find. It looks rather swanky too, and comes with its own hot drink recipe book, so prepare to become the master of making brews.”
More deals coming right up
Wednesday 9 October 2024 16:25
Alex Lee
Thanks again to Lois for finding all those cracking deals. I’ll be taking over the liveblog for the final few hours of Amazon Prime Day. I’m The Independent’s tech journalist and I’ve been covering the Prime Day sales for seven years. With 8 hours to go, I’ll be sniffing out even more savings before they all come crashing to a tearful end.
The PS5 Slim deal has gone, but Steve’s got more gaming deals
Wednesday 9 October 2024 16:55
Alex Lee
Well that was quick. I all but leaped out of my chair when I saw that Amazon had discounted the PS5 Slim this morning, but it looks like it’s gone back up to full price now. Nice one if you managed to pick up the console at the discounted rate.
If you want more deals on games and accessories, tech writer Steve is rounding up the best deals on both in his article below for your enjoyment:
How to get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free
Wednesday 9 October 2024 17:10
Alex Lee
Hello bookworms. I’ve got a deal that you might be interested in.
Three months of Amazon Kindle unlimited: Was £28.47, now free, Amazon.co.uk
Kindle Unlimited gets you access to more than two million titles, as well as thousands of audiobooks and magazine subscriptions. And even if you don’t own a Kindle ereader, you can still enjoy the subscription on the Kindle app on your phone or tablet.
Usually you’d have to purchase books, audiobooks and magazines individually, but Kindle Unlimited’s blanket subscription rate gives you complete access (just like Netflix), Kindle unlimited would normally set you back £9.49 a month, but you can enjoy it for absolutely nothing for the next three months.
Save 33% on this family-friendly board game
Wednesday 9 October 2024 17:25
Alex Lee
We’re about to enter games night season (aka “it’s too cold to go outside, so let’s gather at my house instead because it’s nice and warm). If you need more additions to your library, there’s a saving on this live quiz show tabletop game.
Outsmarted: the live quiz show: Was £29.99, now £19.99, Amazon.co.uk
Appearing in Lauren’s round-up of the best board games, Outsmarted is now 33 per cent off this Prime Day. “The questions are suitable for all ages which levels out the playing field across the family,” she said in her review. “Controlled via an app, the game can be cast onto your TV, for that real live quiz show effect”, she explains. “Questions span everything from “breaking news (updated daily) to 80s hits, Harry Potter, Marvel, F1, logos, science and nature, celeb arrests, back to school, Game of Thrones and many more”.
Get your dishwasher nice and clean with this Prime Day deal
Wednesday 9 October 2024 17:40
Alex Lee
The really icky thing about dishwashers is that they actually build up mould and bacteria over time. I know, gross. Dishwasher deep cleaning solutions make great purchases to remedy of this plague.
Finish dishwasher machine cleaner: Was £10.50, now £5.48, Amazon.co.uk
Reduced to almost a fiver, this helpful product from Finish will give your machine a nice deep clean. All you need to do is pop the bottle in an empty dishwasher, begin a high-temperature cycle and enjoy the mould-free results.
CeraVe’s cult cleanser is currently on sale
Wednesday 9 October 2024 17:55
Alex Lee
The beauty team at The Independent are absolutely in love with skincare brand CeraVe, and a bunch of its products are on sale right now.
CeraVe SA smoothing face and body cleanser: Was £14.50, now £9.66, Amazon.co.uk
Released in the UK five years ago, the internet went nuts over CeraVe’s SA smoothing face and body cleanser during the pandemic and, now at less than a tenner, it’s as effective as ever. “this no-frills product helps me manage my skin during a flare-up, improving the texture of my scarring and banishing any inflammation,” Ellie said in her review.
Forget the iPad, get the Fire Max 11 tablet instead
Wednesday 9 October 2024 18:10
Alex Lee
I’m always looking for inexpensive tablets that can replace pricey iPads without skimping on performance. One of my favourites is the Fire Max 11, and it’s currently on sale.
Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet: Was £249.99, now £129, Amazon.co.uk
Reduced to almost half price this Prime Day, the Fire Max 11 offers “exceptional value”, according to David and Steve’s review of the best tablets. They hailed it for being powerful. It boasts a “bright and colourful” display and “very strong” battery life. What’s more, it features “a slicker, slimmer and more premium design than other Fire tablets”.
Save almost 40% on this dry skin moisturiser
Wednesday 9 October 2024 18:25
Alex Lee
Loved by the likes of Hailey Bieber and Victoria Beckham, this budget moisturiser is lauded for its nourishing skincare benefits. If you’ve been influenced, it’s now even more appealing at just over £7.
Weleda skin food: Was £12.07, now £7.63, Amazon.co.uk
It’s thick and perfect for dry or rough patches, with Stephanie finding in her pregnancy-safe skincare buys review that Weleda skin food had “helped heal angry areas of dry, itchy and red skin,” as well as being, “an intensive redeemer that’s nourished and restored a healthy barrier at an affordable price” – and it’s been made even more affordable this Prime Day.
Save big on this Blink video doorbell
Wednesday 9 October 2024 18:40
Alex Lee
Whether you want to communicate with delivery drivers or just want some extra security and peace of mind, a video doorbell can enhance the security in your home. This one is an absolute steal right now at just £33.
Blink video doorbell: Was £59.99, now £32.99, Amazon.co.uk
The best budget-buy video doorbell in Zoe’s review, she praised it for its affordable price point, functionality and slim design, noting that it’s “less obtrusive than some others I tested”.
“The audio quality was decent – both hearing what someone was saying on the doorstep and then speaking to them through our app,” she noted. “I could adjust the motion-detection function, so it only triggered recording of relevant events, and adjust the length of the clip it captures. The night vision was decent, too,” she added.
When does Amazon Prime Day end?
Wednesday 9 October 2024 18:55
Alex Lee
There are just a few hours left to go until Prime Day ends and all the deals you’ve got tucked away in your basket return to full price. We’ve already seen the PS5 Slim deal vanish from the face of the Earth, and the cheap £16.99 Fire TV Stick deal has already sold out. The clock’s a-ticking, and soon there will be no savings left. Here’s everything you need to know.
Save £100 on this Ulike laser hair removal device
Wednesday 9 October 2024 19:10
Alex Lee
While hair removal needs were once the requisite of salons, now you can recreate the process at home thanks to high-tech IPL devices. IPL (which stands for intense pulsed light) is a hair-removal technology that works by targeting hair follicles with light beams, preventing new hair from growing.
If you’re ready for silky smooth skin, this Prime Day discount needs to be on your radar.
Ulike laser hair removal: Was £299, now £199, Amazon.co.uk
This hair removal tool from Ulike is one of the best IPL devices and received a glowing review from Amira. Unlike other hair removal devices, it uses cooling technology to soothe the skin and ensure the light doesn’t cause any pain, irritation or inflammation (ideal for sensitive skin and those more intimate areas), “It took less than 15 minutes to zap [the] whole body, plus the five different energy levels (suitable across the board for face, underarms, bikini line and legs) made it an easy task.” Right now, you can save 40 per cent,” she said in her review.
Suri’s sustainable electric toothbrush has 20% off
Wednesday 9 October 2024 19:25
Alex Lee
I’m an Oral-B kinda guy, but my colleague Steve absolutely loves Suri’s sonic toothbrush. Just as efficacious as more expensive models from the likes of Oral-B and Philips, Suri’s sonic toothbrush is more affordable, stylish-looking and has strong eco credentials. Better yet, the electric toothbrush is on sale for Prime Day.
Suri sustainable sonic toothbrush: Was £95, now £76, Amazon.co.uk
An eco-friendly choice, this sleek-looking Suri toothbrush was named best sustainable electric toothbrush in Steve’s round-up of the best toothbrushes. The brushes have recyclable plant-based heads and bristles, as opposed to plastic bristles, which are used by many other brands. He was impressed by its “comprehensive clean”. With 33,000 sonic vibrations per second, it’s capable of dislodging stubborn plaque build-up. For Prime Day, it’s reduced by 20 per cent.
There are deals on Color Wow’s viral hair spray
Wednesday 9 October 2024 19:40
Alex Lee
If there’s anything I’ve gleamed from working with beauty writer Lucy, it’s that Colour Wow is the haircare brand of the moment (and we can apparently thank Kim K’s stylish Chris Appleton for that). Discounted for Prime Day, I know a few writers who are already stocking up.
Color Wow dream coat supernatural spray 500ml: Was £57, now £43.50, Amazon.co.uk
Lucy has been testing this product for the past few weeks (read her full Color Wow dream coat review, too) and it is a miracle worker. “It made my blow dry glossier than ever before, it distributes evenly and, after a day out in the wind and rain, my hair still managed to remain straight despite having a naturally wavy texture,” she said. With 24 per cent off right now, this offer is too good to pass up.
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K has plummeted in price
Wednesday 9 October 2024 19:55
Alex Lee
Yesterday, Amazon was selling an incredible deal on its 2022 Fire TV Stick. But sadly, it’s all sold out. If you don’t mind paying a little more for a higher-spec model, the Fire TV Stick 4K is also on sale this Prime Day.
Amazon Fire TV stick 4k: Was £59.99 now £39.99, Amazon.co.uk
This little gadget slots away in your HDMI port to give you a wealth of streaming apps on any telly, as well as games and apps. It also comes with an Alexa voice remote, so you can control it all using your voice. Best part? It has 4K UHD support, so you can watch your content in the best picture quality.
The Apple Watch Series 9 is cheaper than ever
Wednesday 9 October 2024 20:05
Alex Lee
A new Apple deal has just dropped today, and it’s a good one. If you’re looking to upgrade your smartwatch, now might be the time to do so. My favourite smartwatch has just received a price cut.