Prime Day isn’t just for markdowns on tech gadgets and home goods: This year, you can also expect to save big on beauty during the retailer’s mega-sale, running July 11 and 12. While there are great deals on makeup and hair care, the best Amazon Prime Day 2023 skincare deals are definitely taking the cake this year.
It’s a well-known fact that Amazon carries thousands of buzzworthy products, from premium beauty from top-shelf labels like StriVectin, Perricone MD, and Skyn Iceland, to drugstore favorites like Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost Sheet Face Masks and L’Oréal Paris’s TikTok- and celebrity-approved Lumi Glotion. Plus, you’ll find all kinds of K-beauty brands like CosRx and Etude House. And as the icing on the cake, we expect to see these brands—along with even more of our tried-and-true favorites—on sale once the shopping holiday officially hits.
Until that fateful mid-July day, we’ve rounded up the best Amazon Prime Day skincare deals you can shop early. Whether you’re looking for dermatologist-approved cleansers, K-beauty creams, celeb-loved skincare tools, glow enhancers, retinol serum, or a cult-favorite lip mask, you can find it on sale at Amazon right now. We’ll update this list with more price drops as we draw closer to the main event.
The star ingredient of this K-beauty staple: snail mucin, which helps repair the skin barrier and soothe irritated, sensitive skin. Reviewers rave that it’s lightweight and layerable for a “glass skin” look with long-lasting hydration.
Best Sunscreen Deal
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Correct Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 70
Best Sunscreen Deal
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Correct Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 70
The one item you absolutely must add to your cart during Amazon Prime Day: a daily face sunscreen that fights UV damage and early signs of aging. This lightweight La Roche-Posay SPF 70 moisturizer features niacinamide and a nongreasy finish for comfortable all-day wear.
Treat your tired under-eyes to a boost of hyaluronic acid and peptides with these overnight eye patches from Skyn Iceland. Each pair features hundreds of teeny-tiny microneedles that improve product absorption.
“If you’re experiencing aging skin, I can tell you these Microneedle Patches will help tremendously,” writes one Amazon reviewer. “I do microneedle facials and love the results, but I don’t always have time to do them as often as I should... Until I am able to see a surgeon, this is the only thing I have tried that truly helps.”
In need of a new night cream? Look no further than this K-beauty cult favorite from Etude House. It was designed to keep your skin pH-balanced and provide irritation-free hydration after using peels, retinols, and other intense skincare ingredients.
“This is so light and soothing yet very hydrating,” writes one five-star Amazon reviewer. “I have noticed a world of difference in my skin barrier. Getting into Korean skincare can be a little intimidating at first, but this is so simple and an easy way to give it a try.”
#BeautyTok is obsessed with L’Oréal Paris’s Lumi Glotion—which also happens to be a favorite of actress and director Eva Longoria’s. The Glotion provides a natural-looking glow enhancer that can be worn solo or swirled into your liquid foundation for a luminous finish that doesn’t look overly shiny.
Say bye-bye to dark circles and puffy under-eyes with this all-in-one eye cream powered by niacinamide and RoC’s proprietary Hexyl-R Complex. It absorbs quickly, making it an excellent addition to your pre-makeup morning routine.
Keep your skin quenched this summer, using one of Neutrogena’s hydrogel face masks weekly. Infused with hyaluronic acid serum and hydrating oils, it’ll leave your skin feeling soft and supple after a day in the sun.
“This is the best face mask I have ever used (and I’ve tried many, including expensive products that aren’t all they are hyped up to be),” writes one five-star reviewer. “I have dry skin and use a prescribed retinoid … and this mask made me glow and really cut down on the peeling I’ve been having trouble keeping at bay lately.”
Formulated with 2 percent BHA and salicylic acid, this leave-on exfoliator from Paula’s Choice helps to whisk away dead skin cells that lead to clogged pores and breakouts. With over 63,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, it’s a must-try for anyone with oily, acne-prone skin that needs a little love.
Give dry summer skin a much-needed dose of hydration with this high-potency hyaluronic acid serum. It combines four molecule weights for superior absorption, without leaving you with a sticky residue or sticker shock.
Long before Obagi was available on Amazon, it was sold exclusively in dermatologists’ offices and at med spas. As a result, products like this gentle cleanser are backed by scientific studies on all skin tones and types.
“This is actually the face cleanser my plastic surgeon recommended when I went in for a little bit of Botox,” shares one reviewer. “I tried it, not expecting that much, but I absolutely love it, and I keep re-ordering it.”
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This versatile acne wash from PanOxyl works for your face and body, and uses 4 percent benzoyl peroxide to quickly clear up breakouts. And since the wash is made with four humectants and three emollients, its creamy formula won’t leave your skin feeling dry.
Best Face Mist Deal
Mario Badescu Facial Spray With Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender (2-Pack)
Best Face Mist Deal
Mario Badescu Facial Spray With Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender (2-Pack)
This two-pack of Mario Badescu’s culty facial sprays with scents of aloe, chamomile, and lavender is perfect for a quick skin refresh (especially in the summer months) and nicely rounds out any skincare routine.
Now’s the time to snag It Cosmetics’ top-rated anti-aging eye cream for 20 percent less. It uses a blend of salicylic acid and peptides to combat dark under-eye circles and crow’s feet while providing supreme hydration.
All that’s needed for a fresh face is a pearl-size drop of CeraVe’s popular Cleansing Balm. Its fragrance-free formula is gentle enough for sensitive skin, and uses three ceramides and jojoba oil to get rid of stubborn mascara, long-wearing lipstick, and more without feeling greasy.
Best Skincare Tool Deal
Solawave 4-in-1 Facial Wand and Renew Complex Serum Bundle
Best Skincare Tool Deal
Solawave 4-in-1 Facial Wand and Renew Complex Serum Bundle
A-list actresses and Bazaar staffers alike love this easy-to-use and highly effective facial wand. Whether you’re hitting the red carpet or heading to bed, the microcurrent treatment and red light therapy help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, define facial contours, and improve product absorption.
This potent StriVectin retinol serum makes an excellent addition to anyone’s weekly skincare routine—whether you’re an experienced retinol user or trying the powerful anti-aging ingredient for the first time. It contains ashwagandha to soothe the skin and polyglutamic acid to counteract retinol’s drying effects.
Give keratosis pilaris the boot this summer with Glytone’s three-piece Body Therapy KP Kit, which contains an exfoliating body wash, lotion, and a shower pouf designed to smooth rough, bumpy skin without irritation—just be sure to apply body sunscreen once you’re done, to protect against UV rays.
“Even after just the first use, there was a noticeable difference,” writes one Amazon reviewer. “And after several more uses, my bumpy skin was smoother than it’s been in years.”
Made from hypoallergenic hydrocolloids, these oversize acne patches are an excellent way to tackle breakouts on your chin, forehead, or cheeks. For better adhesion, use a cotton swab on the area first, to ensure it’s completely dry and product-free before applying.
Sarah Maberry is a Firstfinds Commerce Writer at Hearst Magazines, covering trending products in fashion, beauty, lifestyle and beyond. She’s obsessed with being the first to wear, try, watch and buy what’s going viral.