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Prime Suspects

Right now, Amazon would very much like you to believe that everything marked down for Prime Big Deal Days is at an irresistibly low price. But we've tracked enough of their events to know the sale price and the best price aren't always the same thing.

After all, splashy marketing can make even something you had no interest in owning five minutes ago feel urgent. And we know prices can sometimes go even lower outside the sale dates — we've seen it happen. So we’re approaching Prime Big Deal Days with healthy skepticism, checking prices and making sure everything in your cart has earned its place. We sifted through suspicious markdowns and questionable “essentials” to find the deals we think are actually worth your money — like this bestselling women's probiotic with 60,000 ratings, a flavorless protein powder loved by our team, and more. 

And because Amazon doesn’t get to have all the fun, we’re also tracking the best sales happening beyond the megaretailer, including this sub-$70 handheld vacuum from our partners at QVC that makes easy work of cleaning hard-to-reach nooks and crannies.* Quince is also hosting a rare sale today only for app insiders, and this cashmere cardigan is only $115. 

Below are more discounts that passed inspection.

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• Stay hydrated and save 25% with this trendy tablet that’s packed with electrolytes, magnesium, and more to help support heart health and fluid balance. 
• We cannot sell you more sleep. We can point you toward skin that always looks refreshed in the morning, no matter how many ZZZs you caught: TikTok’s favorite nourishing cream at 38% off.
• To keep your bowels moving, try this specially formulated women’s probiotic with thousands of positive reviews, now 42% off. 
• Fuller, longer lashes could be just six weeks away if you stock up on this deeply discounted serum with over 60,000 positive reviews.
• Skipping the dentist is priceless (though not necessarily recommended). Get at-home, pro-level teeth whitening for $35. 
• Our editors (and Katie) can’t get enough of Lancôme’s firming night cream — and it’s currently the lowest price we’ve seen all year.

• Our affiliate content manager, Justine Carreon, adds Viral Protein's flavorless collagen peptides powder to her coffee every morning. The fan-favorite brand is up to 50% off today. 

• We picked up this tip from Jennifer Garner: Keep a hand vac, like this under-$80 one, in the kitchen to quickly sweep up crumbs.
• The noise-canceling headphones Katie relies on for long flights or interview prep are the cheapest they’ve been all year. 

Katie Made Us Do It

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Of course, we checked in on Katie’s cart, because it tends to be a pretty reliable quality barometer. This time, it includes the packing cubes that finally got her suitcase under control and the styling tool that made her hair routine quicker (and cheaper). A few of her other longtime favorites are marked down right now, too.

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