Prime Big Deal Days are finally here, and you can score plenty of deals under $25 during the 48-hour sale, exclusive to Prime members. You'll find some of the best deals of the year on skin care, household essentials, travel items and more.
I've covered shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday for nearly five years 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 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.
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 to control a device remotely using your phone.
You won't need to worry about accidentally leaving your garage door open with this device. You can open and close it from anywhere and set an open/close schedule using the companion app on your phone. The device is compatible with most garage door openers made after 1993, according to the brand.
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 for storing 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 make your items easily accessible.
Besides dishes, this soap spray is gentle enough to use on surfaces like countertops and sinks without damaging them, according to the brand. Plus, it leaves behind a pleasant fresh scent. The value bundle comes with a spray bottle and three dish soap refills.
Plug the Fire Stick into your TV's HDMI port to stream movies, TV shows, music and more. The remote has Amazon Alexa built in, plus 16GB of storage to download streaming apps, games and other content on your device.
This is one of our favorite Korean sunscreens and earned the top spot in our list of 100 best face sunscreens. It won't cause 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.
Add kernels, throw it in the microwave and enjoy a warm snack in minutes using this Amazon kitchen gadget. It’s made of transparent glass, so you can watch kernels pop; plus the removable lid doubles as a measuring cup for your kernels. 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.
If you’re stocking up on household essentials this Prime Day, consider this pack of 32 Energizer AA batteries, which can last up to 10 years in storage (which means you don’t have to worry about using them right away).
This Neutrogena gel cream ranked among the top 50 in our list of 100 best moisturizers. It’s a favorite of NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin, who says it’s lightweight, gentle and great for sensitive skin. It has hyaluronic acid, which absorbs moisture like a sponge from the air and draws it into the skin.
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.
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.
This pack of three includes two all-purpose cleaners that'll pick up grease, grime and soap scum, plus a bathroom disinfecting spray to clean sinks, toilet exteriors and showers. Each cleaner is bleach-free so you can disinfect most household surfaces without the chemical smell.
Here are the best Prime Big Deal Days sales under $25 to know about. Keep in mind not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.
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.
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 sales you should know about.