I've Covered Prime Day for 7 Years, and These Deals Are Truly the Best I've Ever Seen—Here's Everything I'm Buying

Thanks to the seven years I’ve spent working as a shopping editor at Real Simple, I’ve picked up quite a few money-saving tips and insights. Whenever family or friends ask for shopping advice, I always tell them my best one: Take advantage of Amazon’s Prime Day deals, which are some of—if not—the best discounts that will be available all year.

And this time around, Amazon released millions of Prime Day deals across its home, fashion, beauty, tech, and other departments with some of the steepest discounts that will be available all year. In fact, many items are going for their lowest prices ever, beating Black Friday offers. And plenty of new brands are included this year, like Away luggage, Saie beauty, and Milk Makeup. And while you don’t have to be a member to get in on the discounts, Prime subscribers (or anyone who signs up for a free 30-day trial) can shop the full assortment of offers. Here’s everything I’m buying this year.

Editor-Loved Amazon Prime Day Deals
Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine, $550 (was $750)
Colorscience Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50, $46 (was $58)
CeraVe Hydrating Cream to Foam Cleanser, $15 (was $20)
Away Bigger Carry-On Suitcase, $236 (was $295)
Saie Dew Liquid Blush, $20 (was $25)
Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine
For years, I’ve indulged in a lot of coffee shop drinks, so I’m finally investing in this high-quality machine that I’ve been eyeing for years. A few of my friends have this stunner, which does everything: grinds beans, measures grounds, heats water, brews espresso, and froths milks. They rave about its longevity, easy-to-use design, and the delicious espresso it produces that’s on par with professional machines. It’s a bit of a splurge, but I know this upfront expense will save me money in the long run.
Colorscience Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
This genius tinted sunscreen has replaced three products in my daily makeup routine, namely my facial sunscreen, foundation, and concealer. The multipurpose product features a formula that blends in with your skin while offering protection against pollution, UVB/UVA sun damage, and blue light. And thanks to its buildable coverage, I’m able to skip concealer and add a bit more where I need it, like under my eyes and over some acne scars.

CeraVe Hydrating Cream to Foam Cleanser
I always use big sales, like Prime Day, to stock up on items I go through quickly, including my daily face wash. I’ve tested dozens of cleansers over two decades, and this dermatologist-recommended one is the only wash that doesn’t irritate my incredibly sensitive skin. It gently melts away makeup and moisturizes my skin while I use it, leaving my skin softer and more hydrated every time I use it.

Away Bigger Carry-On Suitcase
For the first time in Amazon’s history, Away luggage is on sale for Prime Day. This new-to-Amazon brand is renowned and loved by travelers for its incredibly durable, space-saving suitcases. The brand’s bigger carry-on comes highly recommended by friends who love its interior that offers compression to fit in more stuff, smooth wheels, and lightweight feel. While I’m not in the market for a new suitcase, this will make the perfect holiday gift for my partner who hasn’t replaced their worn-down suitcase in a decade.

Saie Dew Liquid Blush
I’m always looking for clean beauty brands that I can mix into rotation, so I’m grabbing some of Saie’s top-sellers, like this liquid blush, to try while they’re marked down. I’ve been told by experts that liquid blushes are easier to blend and offer more of that glowy, dewy look that I’m after, so I’m eager to test this highly rated one.
And if you’re looking for more recommendations, there are plenty of other finds that I own and love on sale this Prime Day. The Apple AirPods Pro that I use while working out, walking, and commuting are marked down along with the Sweese porcelain pasta bowl plate hybrids (a.k.a. blates) that I’ve raved about for seven years.

More Editor-Loved Prime Day Deals
Lowest Price Ever: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation), $149 (was $249)
Bissell Little Green Portable Cleaner, $82 (was $124)
Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum, $300 (was $470)
Roborock Q5 Max+ Robot Vacuum, $500 (was $600)
Bucosd Mini Gym Duffle Bag, $26 with coupon (was $33)
New Balance Women's 515 V3 Sneaker, $70 (was $80)
Lodge 10-Inch Cast Iron Skillet, $20 (was $25)
OxiClean White Revive Laundry Whitener Stain Remover, $8 (was $11)
Levoit Air Purifier, $85 (was $100)
Kitchellence Three-Stage Knife Sharpener, $12 (was $16)
Sweese Porcelain Pasta Bowl Plates Set, $32 (was $35)
Head to Amazon’s Prime Day hub to see the full selection of deals or shop more editor-loved items below. Once these deals expire on Friday, July 11 at midnight PT, the prices will go back up.

Apple AirPods Pro 2
Bissell Little Green Portable Cleaner
Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum
Roborock Q5 Max+ Robot Vacuum
Bucosd Small Gym Bag