I Hunt Amazon Bargains, and These Are the 11 Best Prime Day Deals I Found on the Last Day of the Sale

Hunting deals on Amazon is my life these days, which means my cart stays full of things I want, things I want to keep an eye on, or things I meant to act on but never did. I haven’t seen my Amazon cart empty since—honestly, I don’t know when.

But this Prime Day, I’m bound to get to the bottom of it, especially since so much of it is now steeply discounted. Do I need anything? No. But do I want all the things? Yes! So, I’m finally buying those items that have lived permanently in my cart since last Prime Day.

Read on for the deals I won’t sleep on for another minute, which include the kitchen game changer my brother swears will make me a better cook, a lip treatment that reviewers say can kiss dry lips goodbye, plus holiday goodies that’ll give me a head start on December gift-giving, and more.

Writer-Loved Amazon Prime Day Deals
Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker
I love to cook, but after a long day, I’m not always in the mood to spend hours in the kitchen babysitting a chicken as it braises or standing vigil over a simmering pot of boeuf bourguignon. My brother swears by this Instant Pot pressure cooker to whip up hearty meals with no lead time, and he’s convinced me to make the leap. “You can put meat in frozen solid—straight out of the freezer—like chicken breasts or pork chops,” he said, “and in 20 to 30 minutes, it’s as tender as if you had slow-cooked it for eight or 12 hours.” It works just as well for pastas, soups, risotto, even boiled eggs, he said, and it could easily replace my rice cooker and slow cooker too. Anything that can shave cooking time off dinner is a winner in my book. Consider me sold.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
I’m an avid reader—as a writer, it comes with the territory—but nothing can take over your home (and collect dust) quite like shelf after shelf of treasured paperbacks. It’s amazing that I haven’t already sprung for the e-reader I’ve had chilling in my cart. This Kindle Paperwhite, now an easy-to-swing $125 for Prime Day, gives me no excuses this year to continue with my analog ways. It can hold thousands of titles, weighs no more than a single hardback, claims just a sliver of space in travel bags, and stays charged for weeks—perfect for anyone with a busy lifestyle.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
I live in sunny Southern California, where dry air makes parched lips a daily struggle. I’ve never tried the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask before, but this rare Prime Day sale—not to mention rave reviews that say a swipe of it before bed gives you smooth, supple lips by morning—has landed it in my cart. What’s more, shoppers say one jar can last a whole year, making this Prime Day deal even better.

Quip Portable Water Flosser
Social media would have me believe that I’m the only person left on Earth who hasn’t upgraded from string floss to a water flosser. If you’re also feeling left out of dental hygiene’s modern era, the popular Quip Portable Water Flosser is on sale for Prime Day. Shoppers say it’s great for people who hate flossing or have trouble doing it daily. Just fill it with water to blast gunk off teeth, and its long battery life and portable size give us no excuse to skip flossing again.

Levoit Core 400S-P Smart Air Purifier
Between allergy season and yearly wildfires, a capable air purifier these days is worth its weight in gold. The Levoit brand has emerged as the cream of the crop in the realm of clean air, and this shopper-loved model is a perennial Prime Day favorite. It combines HEPA filtration with a quiet motor and 24/7 operation to capture dust, pollen, smoke, food smells, and more—a must for this Californian.

Bissell Little Green Portable Deep Cleaner
Messes are a fact of life in busy households, but for small mishaps, you don’t always want to haul out the big, bulky, corded carpet shampooer. To make easy work of those small jobs I’ve been ignoring at home—mud on the carpet, red wine splashes on the sofa, sunscreen smears in my car—I’ll be getting the Real Simple-tested Bissell Little Green Portable Deep Cleaner. It’s small and lightweight, easy to fill and empty, and shoppers say it obliterates even old, set-in stains (like mine) on furniture, carpets, mattresses, pet beds, car upholstery, and more. Our Real Simple lab tests back that up, confirming it’s nothing if not user-friendly and very effective, even on light-colored fabrics.

New Metro Design Stand Mixer Beater Blade
Any baker can tell you: Stand mixers have one obvious flaw you’ll notice on the first use. The whisk attachments don’t quite touch the bottom of the bowl, leaving you with sugar, flour, and unmixed batter clumped down there. This handy attachment solves that with a thin rubber edge that thoroughly mixes without stopping to scrape. At this Prime Day price, I’m snagging one for me, and one for all the bakers in my life. For under $20, it’s the perfect price point for gift-giving—and the holidays will be here before we know it.

Amazon Fire TV 65-Inch Omni QLED 4K Smart TV
The flat-panel TV in my living room may be the last non-smart device in my home. I scored it for $50 off a friend almost 10 years ago who was leaving San Francisco and didn’t want to lug it along. But technology’s changed by leaps and bounds since then, and it’s time to upgrade. This smart TV fits the bill, combining the picture and sound quality I want with the streaming and smart features I’ve been missing out on, and it’s $450 for a 65-inch model, which is several inches larger than my current one.

Balsam Hill 5.5-Foot Artificial Christmas Tree
Yes, I’m getting a Christmas tree in July. It may sound odd, but I always shop for holiday decor in the middle of summer. There’s no better time to shop for all things Christmas than in the offseason when inventory is high, prices are low, and you have your pick of styles, sizes, and colors. I’ve spotted this Balsam Hill Christmas tree for $100 off for Prime Day. Its 1,288 tips give a fullness even live trees can’t touch, and the 400 prestrung lights will take one thing off my plate come December. It even includes a stand and a sturdy storage bag too, and I’ll never score that blue spruce I’ve always wanted for a better price.

Neutrogena Triple Age Repair Face Moisturizer with SPF 25
I have a confession: I don’t wear daily SPF. Of course, I slather it on for hikes, pool days, and outdoor festivals, but as far as one to put on every morning as part of my daily routine, I’ve never found one that I can commit to. The best sunscreen is the one you reach for every day, and 13,000 five-star ratings say Neutrogena Triple Age Repair Face Moisturizer is one I can get behind. It’s lightweight, hydrating, affordable, and packs in a healthy dose of SPF, and I’m snagging it this Prime Day to hold off wrinkles, dark spots, cancer, and more.
Beckham Hotel Collection Set of 2 Down Alternative Pillows
Every time I change my bed linens, I’m aghast at how discolored my pillows have become. It may feel like they’re practically brand new, but now that I’ve done the math, it’s past time for a fresh start. This Prime Day, I’m jumping on this pair of pillows from the Beckham Hotel Collection. As one shopper put it, “Buying a pillow is a wilderness of choice,” but with 168,000 five-star ratings and the hypoallergenic down alternative I love, these cool-touch pillows are perfect for a hot sleeper—and side sleeper—like me. Plus, the pair is OEKO-TEX-certified, so I’ll sleep soundly knowing I’m not getting my 40 winks each night in a cloud of nasty chemicals.

Snag my must-haves while they’re still available, and browse the full assortment of Prime Day 2025 deals at Amazon.