While you might be (understandably) reluctant to think about shopping for the holidays (it's not even Halloween yet!), Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale—which is essentially just Prime Day 2.0—is prompting us to think ahead.
Since October 11, Amazon has been flooded with unbeatable deals on everything from hair tools and wellness finds to kitchen gadgets and vacuum cleaners—and today is the *last* day to shop the sale and find a gift for everyone on your list. Whether you're looking for stocking stuffers, splurge-worthy items for someone special, or something in between, the Prime Early Access Sale is a great time to get ahead of the holiday shopping madness. To help you get started, we took the liberty of rounding up the deals that make the best holiday gifts.
In This Article 01 For lip balm lovers 02 For the reader 03 For plant-based cooks 04 For smile obsessives 05 For audiophiles 06 For people who want to be more eco-friendly 07 For fans of a home fragrance 08 For the always hydrated 09 For the seasonally affected 10 For food experimentalists 11 For playlist professionals 12 For ambiance creators 13 For note takers 14 For commuters 15 For beauty lovers
For the person who always has a lip balm in their bag Laneige, Lip Sleeping Mask — $17.00 Originally $24, now $17 This best-selling lip mask (one is sold every three seconds worldwide!) makes for a perfect stocking stuffer. Chock full of moisturizing ingredients like coconut oil, shea, and murumuru seed butters, the Lip Sleeping Mask is a must for keeping dry lips pillow soft and hydrated all winter long. Take your pick from Berry, Gummy Bear, Vanilla, Sweet Candy, and Mango flavors. Shop Now
This best-selling lip mask (one is sold every three seconds worldwide!) makes for a perfect stocking stuffer. Chock full of moisturizing ingredients like coconut oil, shea, and murumuru seed butters, the Lip Sleeping Mask is a must for keeping dry lips pillow soft and hydrated all winter long. Take your pick from Berry, Gummy Bear, Vanilla, Sweet Candy, and Mango flavors.
For the reader always on the go Amazon, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Bundle — $163.00 Originally $250, now $163 For the rabid reader who’s running out of shelf space, the Kindle Paperwhite boasts 32 GB of storage that’ll accommodate their growing TBR with ease. The Signature Edition is designed with a glare-free display, auto-adjusting light, and a reliable battery that lasts up to 10 weeks on a single charge—so you can get that prized paperback experience no matter where you are. The bundle includes a sleek fabric cover and a Qi wireless charger. Shop Now
For the rabid reader who’s running out of shelf space, the Kindle Paperwhite boasts 32 GB of storage that’ll accommodate their growing TBR with ease. The Signature Edition is designed with a glare-free display, auto-adjusting light, and a reliable battery that lasts up to 10 weeks on a single charge—so you can get that prized paperback experience no matter where you are. The bundle includes a sleek fabric cover and a Qi wireless charger.
For the plant-based foodie The Magnificent Book of Vegetables: Eat a Rainbow Everyday with Over 80 Vegetarian Recipes, by Alice Hart — $18.00 Originally $30, now $18 A holiday gift fit for home cooks and plant-based foodies alike, this colorful cookbook is packed with over 80 uncomplicated (yet flavorful) recipes—it’s even divided by vegetable type for easy navigation and prep. Another pro? The bright orange cover looks great on your countertop. Shop Now
A holiday gift fit for home cooks and plant-based foodies alike, this colorful cookbook is packed with over 80 uncomplicated (yet flavorful) recipes—it’s even divided by vegetable type for easy navigation and prep. Another pro? The bright orange cover looks great on your countertop.
For the person who's serious about their smile Philips Sonicare, ProtectiveClean 5300 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush — $60.00 Originally $100, now $60 I know what you’re thinking, a toothbrush as a holiday gift? I say yes! The best holiday gifts are the ones we wouldn’t splurge on for ourselves, after all. And this Sonicare Toothbrush has all the bells and whistles—like a pressure sensor to protect teeth and gums from over brushing, three brushing modes (clean, white, and gum care) for a customized clean, and a built-in brush head replacement reminder—all for a fraction of the usual price. Shop Now
I know what you’re thinking, a toothbrush as a holiday gift? I say yes! The best holiday gifts are the ones we wouldn’t splurge on for ourselves, after all. And this Sonicare Toothbrush has all the bells and whistles—like a pressure sensor to protect teeth and gums from over brushing, three brushing modes (clean, white, and gum care) for a customized clean, and a built-in brush head replacement reminder—all for a fraction of the usual price.
For the vinyl enthusiast Audio Technica, AT-LP60XBT-BK Fully Automatic Bluetooth Belt-Drive Stereo Turntable — $175.00 Originally $219, now $175 This wireless turntable delivers high-fidelity sound and wireless bluetooth technology, allowing you to pair it with speakers and other devices for a seamless listening experience. Factor in the modern design, and you’ve got a top tier holiday gift that’ll bring new depth and clarity to your audiophile’s most coveted records—guaranteeing you an invite to their next house party! Shop Now
This wireless turntable delivers high-fidelity sound and wireless bluetooth technology, allowing you to pair it with speakers and other devices for a seamless listening experience. Factor in the modern design, and you’ve got a top tier holiday gift that’ll bring new depth and clarity to your audiophile’s most coveted records—guaranteeing you an invite to their next house party!
For the eco-conscious meal prepper Hydra Cup, Silicone Reusable Food Storage Bag 6-Pack — $24.00 Originally $33, now $24 To have reusable bags is to love them—they can be used to store pretty much anything from your leftovers to your toiletries, and they’re an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic bags. Though admittedly, they can be pricey investment—which is all the more reason to jump on a discounted bundle. This multipack includes 6 sandwich bags in six rainbow-bright shades, and is a solid gift choice for nearly anyone, from cooks to your eco-conscious friend. Shop Now
To have reusable bags is to love them—they can be used to store pretty much anything from your leftovers to your toiletries, and they’re an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic bags. Though admittedly, they can be pricey investment—which is all the more reason to jump on a discounted bundle. This multipack includes 6 sandwich bags in six rainbow-bright shades, and is a solid gift choice for nearly anyone, from cooks to your eco-conscious friend.
For the person who loves to switch up their home fragrance Vitruvi, Stay Ultrasonic Essential Oil Diffuser — $104.00 Originally $149, now $104 You might know Vitruvi for their beloved stone diffuser (which also happens to be on sale for Prime Day!), but their newest model, the Stay Diffuser is totally wireless, giving you the freedom to carry your signature scent with you from room to room. Complete with 6, 12, and 18-hour run times and an automatic safety shut off feature, the Stay keeps natural fragrances flowing without worry. Its LED light emits a soft glow when you need it, and the matte metal finish dresses up any spot in the house. Shop Now
You might know Vitruvi for their beloved stone diffuser (which also happens to be on sale for Prime Day!), but their newest model, the Stay Diffuser is totally wireless, giving you the freedom to carry your signature scent with you from room to room. Complete with 6, 12, and 18-hour run times and an automatic safety shut off feature, the Stay keeps natural fragrances flowing without worry. Its LED light emits a soft glow when you need it, and the matte metal finish dresses up any spot in the house.
For the person who's never without their water bottle Hydro Flask, Wide Mouth Straw Lid Water Bottle — $38.00 Originally $55, now $38 The MVP of reusable water bottles, a Hydro Flask is a fail-proof holiday gift for anyone on your shopping list. TempShield insulation keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours (and hot for up to 12) while the convenient carrying loop, leak-proof straw lid, and durable stainless steel build make it a fuss-free staple fit for daily use. Shop Now For the person who craves sunshine Verilux, Happy Light — $48.00 Originally $60 now $48 This holiday season, gift someone their first line of defense against the winter blues (also known as SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder). The Happy Light is one of Amazon’s most highly rated light therapy products designed to boost your mood, improve your sleep, and enhance energy and focus. The UV-free light features adjustable brightness settings and includes a detachable stand and wall mount, so you can reap its wellness benefits wherever you go. Shop Now For the culinarily curious Instant, Vortex Plus 4-in-1 4QT Air Fryer Oven — $75.00 Originally $130 now $75 The holiday gift for the friend who lives on #CookingTikTok—this air fryer-oven hybrid will inspire tons of culinary adventures in the kitchen, and can be used to air fry, broil, roast, bake, and reheat your favorite dishes. With little to no preheating time required, and a non-stick, dishwasher safe air fry basket and tray, it doesn’t get more convenient than this multipurpose kitchen gadget. Shop Now For the person who always makes the playlists Sony, SRS-XB13 Extra Bass Wireless Bluetooth Portable Lightweight Compact Travel Speaker — $38.00 Originally $60, now $38.00 Don’t be fooled by this Bluetooth speaker’s compact size—it offers deep, powerful sound that rivals high-tech sound systems. Waterproof, dustproof, and equipped with a protective UV coating, flexible strap, and 16-hour battery life, the Extra Bass Speaker is made for unapologetic use on the go, making it a great holiday gift for outdoorsy types, frequent hosts, or anyone who appreciates a good playlist! Shop Now For the person who appreciates an ambiance Kasa, Smart Light Bulbs 2-Pack — $17.00 Originally $25, now $17 Smart bulbs are a budget-friendly holiday gift that keeps on giving. Set the mood in any room in the house with a simple tap on your smartphone using the Kasa bulb’s spectrum of 16 million color options and range of warm and cool whites—all of which are dimmable. What’s more, you can even monitor your energy usage from your phone, and pair the bulbs with your Amazon Alexa or Google Home device for hands-free voice control. What’s not to love? Shop Now For the person who lives by their lists Noted by Post-it, Printed Notes Gift Box — $18.00 Originally $29.79, now $18 List makers everywhere will relish in unwrapping this stationery set by Post-it’s new design-forward collection. Complete with a weekly plan notepad, a habit tracking pad, circle sticky notes, felt tip pens, and 3 rolls of washi tape in a slew of vibrant, monochromatic shades—this highly giftable set boosts productivity and looks great doing it. Plus, the holiday-ready packaging means you can skip gift wrapping! Shop Now For the person with a chronically low battery iWalk, Small Portable Charger 4500mAh Ultra-Compact Power Bank — $21.00 Originally $34.99, now $21 You can’t go wrong with this pocket-sized power bank for anyone on your holiday shopping list. The compact external battery features a built-in lightning cable that’ll spare you the trouble of fussing with extra cables, and can be effortlessly tossed in your bag to power up your device (and your AirPods!) while on the go. Depending on your iPhone model, the power bank can charge it up to 1.5x times on a full charge. Shop Now For the budding beauty lover Farmacy, Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm — $27.00 Originally $36, now $27 Farmacy’s award-winning cleansing balm lives up to the hype, making it a winning gift for the budding beauty enthusiasts in your circle. Massage the enzyme infused balm onto dry skin, and watch in amazement as makeup (waterproof too!), SPF, dirt, and impurities instantly dissolve and rinse away clean—all without leaving an oily residue behind. Shop Now
The MVP of reusable water bottles, a Hydro Flask is a fail-proof holiday gift for anyone on your shopping list. TempShield insulation keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours (and hot for up to 12) while the convenient carrying loop, leak-proof straw lid, and durable stainless steel build make it a fuss-free staple fit for daily use.
This holiday season, gift someone their first line of defense against the winter blues (also known as SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder). The Happy Light is one of Amazon’s most highly rated light therapy products designed to boost your mood, improve your sleep, and enhance energy and focus. The UV-free light features adjustable brightness settings and includes a detachable stand and wall mount, so you can reap its wellness benefits wherever you go.
The holiday gift for the friend who lives on #CookingTikTok—this air fryer-oven hybrid will inspire tons of culinary adventures in the kitchen, and can be used to air fry, broil, roast, bake, and reheat your favorite dishes. With little to no preheating time required, and a non-stick, dishwasher safe air fry basket and tray, it doesn’t get more convenient than this multipurpose kitchen gadget.
Don’t be fooled by this Bluetooth speaker’s compact size—it offers deep, powerful sound that rivals high-tech sound systems. Waterproof, dustproof, and equipped with a protective UV coating, flexible strap, and 16-hour battery life, the Extra Bass Speaker is made for unapologetic use on the go, making it a great holiday gift for outdoorsy types, frequent hosts, or anyone who appreciates a good playlist!
Smart bulbs are a budget-friendly holiday gift that keeps on giving. Set the mood in any room in the house with a simple tap on your smartphone using the Kasa bulb’s spectrum of 16 million color options and range of warm and cool whites—all of which are dimmable. What’s more, you can even monitor your energy usage from your phone, and pair the bulbs with your Amazon Alexa or Google Home device for hands-free voice control. What’s not to love?
List makers everywhere will relish in unwrapping this stationery set by Post-it’s new design-forward collection. Complete with a weekly plan notepad, a habit tracking pad, circle sticky notes, felt tip pens, and 3 rolls of washi tape in a slew of vibrant, monochromatic shades—this highly giftable set boosts productivity and looks great doing it. Plus, the holiday-ready packaging means you can skip gift wrapping!
You can’t go wrong with this pocket-sized power bank for anyone on your holiday shopping list. The compact external battery features a built-in lightning cable that’ll spare you the trouble of fussing with extra cables, and can be effortlessly tossed in your bag to power up your device (and your AirPods!) while on the go. Depending on your iPhone model, the power bank can charge it up to 1.5x times on a full charge.
Farmacy’s award-winning cleansing balm lives up to the hype, making it a winning gift for the budding beauty enthusiasts in your circle. Massage the enzyme infused balm onto dry skin, and watch in amazement as makeup (waterproof too!), SPF, dirt, and impurities instantly dissolve and rinse away clean—all without leaving an oily residue behind.
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