All beauty lovers are rejoicing today, because Santa came early this year — a down-the-chimney gift from one of our favorite retailers.
Enter Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Haul — the annual event to allow makeup maestros, skincare lovers and haircare enthusiasts come together to add to their carts and save big — that officially kicks off on Monday, Oct. 23.
Not only are we telling you where to best spend your money right now but we’re outlining the crème de la crème — the hottest brands and products we’ve tried in the makeup, skincare and haircare space. (Related: Best Amazon beauty products).
From Drybar and L’Oreal to Mario Badescu and Maybelline, shop our top recommendations below. From one beauty-obsessed group to another, we want to ensure you don’t miss a hot-button offer on Amazon.
Oh, and hurry — Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Haul ends on Sunday, Nov. 5.
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Now’s certainly the time to pick up the Drybar Double Pint Large Round Ceramic Brush. It’s not one of the greatest deals among Amazon’s vast Holiday Beauty Haul catalog but it is one of our favorite styling tools — and that counts for something.
Oh, and if you want to achieve a full-bodied blowout every time, this is the secret.
Kristin Ess is one of our favorite shampoo brands, and you can pick up the brand’s Fragrance-Free Daily Cleansing Shampoo and Shine-Enhancing Conditioner Duo for less than $40 on Amazon right now. It’s a win-win situation, especially with its value-sized bottles.
When we spoke to a Sephora Beauty director, we were told you have to use the adwoa beauty Baomint Deep Conditioning Treatment at least once. It’s one of the best, fresh-scented treatments you’ll find (note: we recommend substituting this in place of your conditioner once a week).
For this product, you can save 20% off with Amazon’s coupon, which you can access on the product page.
Barbiecore didn’t die quite yet, and the CHI x Barbie Dream Pink Curling Iron with Compact Mirror and Carrying Bag is proof. Pro tip: pick it up as a beauty gift for the holidays this year, as it’s complete with all the fixings.
For more options, check out our expert-backed guide to the best curling irons and wands.
When in doubt, use a mousse. Though we haven’t yet tried the Nexxus Mousse+ Volumizing Foam quite yet, all of its styling products in our collection have impressed us so far. Oh, and you can’t beat the less-than-$15 price tag.
Meet one of the best mascara brands we reviewed. The Maybelline New York The Falsies Surreal Extensions Mascara is a no-brainer for the beauty lover who craves volume. Its blacker-than-black appeal is sultry, too.
Shop one of the smoothest makeup primers: the NYX Marshmallow Smoothing Face Primer. It, quite literally, blankets onto your skin in the best way possible — and now, it’s ready to be added to your Amazon cart to allow your makeup to last from day to night.
Shop the Stila Stay All Day Matte Lip Color, a beautiful formulation for undeniably stunning glamour. The best part? It’s the subtle touch that is ultra-pigmented.
We love full-coverage foundation, and the L’Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation is one we stand behind. It’s a quality drugstore pick, available in a full suite of shades and is less than $10!
If you want your skin to feel supremely soft, pick up the Mario Badescu Coconut Body Butter right this minute. It has been our latest go-to product to apply post-shower, and it’s suitable for all skin types — especially sensitive skin.
For more options, check out our expert-backed review to the best body butters.
Want to exfoliate? Pick up the product we personally love that’s dubbed “Hollywood’s two-minute facial.” The Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment is on one of the best deals Amazon has to offer right now and is great for helping to reverse dull skin.
The Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiant Booster Primer & Serum is a hydrating option to spend your money on during Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Haul, namely because of how it helps balance the skin. We’ve tried it, and it also helps your skin feel more balanced with each use.
Don’t sleep on Olay — its products are thoughtfully curated and ultra-hydrating. One of our favorites? The Olay Plump & Hydrate Hyaluronic Gel Face Moisturizer. Now, it’s less than $30 for you to pick up and feel ultra-prepared for dry skin winter.
Infuse some antioxidants into your skincare with the Honest Beauty Daily Green Juice Antioxidant Super Serum. With carrot, kale, lemon extracts, niacinamide and two types of hyaluronic acid, it’s the everyday ritual that your skin is craving.
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