Kalohe Danbara
NBC Select Intern
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My love for Koia products is no secret. I keep their protein shakes in my fridge and have recently tested (and loved) their protein powder, too. Unfortunately, the products aren’t cheap, so I always stock up on Prime Day. Between the vanilla and chocolate flavors, it’s the former that I love most. The texture is smooth and when I drink it in the morning, it satiates my appetite until lunchtime.
Tide makes my favorite laundry detergent. It’s effective at cleaning my clothes and doesn’t only make them smell good (though I appreciate that, too). It also doesn’t irritate my skin or leave any greasy residue. It’s ideal for getting rid of set-in stains on my t-shirts, pants and sweaters but it also doesn’t make them fade. A little goes a long way with tide liquid detergent, so it lasts me a long time — but even with that in mind, I seize any opportunity I have to stock up.
Dropps is slowly becoming my favorite dishwasher detergent brand. I love that these pods have a sustainable, bio-based formula (without dyes, phthalates, parabens and phosphates), plus they smell great without being overpowering. They also do a great job at getting rid of stains, grease and food residue without having to rinse my dishes beforehand.
What’s Prime Day without stocking up on household essentials? Dawn’s Powerwash dish spray is always on my kitchen counter — it not only works great at cleaning my dishes (as someone without a dishwasher), but the spray bottle also makes less of a mess than the traditional liquid, in my experience. Plus, the bundle comes with three refills, so one purchase lasts me months.
I’m a huge fan of Cocofloss, so I always stock up during a sale (especially considering it’s on the pricier side). The dentist-approved floss glides easily between my teeth without tearing or fraying, and the minty flavor is nice and subtle.
I tried this Kiehl’s sunscreen for the first time during our face sunscreen testing, and it’s now my latest obsession. I have very sensitive skin, so finding a sunscreen that doesn’t irritate it or cause redness is a huge feat, especially when it comes to chemical sunscreens. This one is not only gentle on my skin, but it also leaves it looking brighter and more even (which I’ve never experienced with a sunscreen before). Best of all, it doesn’t leave a white cast at all and it’s entirely fragrance-free.
I take any opportunity to buy thesee disposable towels on sale. I’m a germaphobe when it comes to whatever touches my face, so I go through regular face towels very quickly. That means spending a lot on laundry (which is very expensive here in New York City) is very real. These Clean Skin Club towels to dry my face after washing it, and it has been a game changer for both my wallet and my skin.
I’ve been meaning to upgrade my Kindle for years. I have an older Paperwhite model that uses micro-USB to charge and doesn’t have many of the newer features like an adjustable warm light hue for nighttime reading. I’m hoping a new Kindle, plus some good books, will get me back into a reading kick.
If I had to use one deodorant for the rest of my life, it would be this one. It’s so effective, especially for workouts, and I like its lightweight and creamy feel. It also comes in a few scents I don’t mind — I’m very sensitive to fragranced products, but I don’t find Dove’s to be offensive at all. Last year, I bought a four pack of this deodorant during Prime Big Deal Days, and I regretted not getting two so I could stock up for the whole year and have extras for my desk, gym bag and toiletry bag. I’m not making that mistake again this year.
This has been my go-to face wash for two years now and I have no intention to change that, so I always try to restock when it’s on sale. Since I have eczema and rosacea, I love how gentle this cleanser is on my skin. It’s relatively affordable when it’s full priced, but why not save a few extra bucks?
I just got these exfoliating toner pads a couple of months ago and now they’re an integral part of my skin care routine. I thought toner wasn’t for me since I have dry, sensitive skin, but now it’s one of my favorite steps in my routine because they feel so soothing on my skin. The pads come with an embossed side that you’re supposed to use first, then follow that up with the smooth part on the other side. My skin feels clearer and smoother since I started using these toner pads.
I’m obsessed with face masks, I must have over 30 in my vanity right now. I’ve been wanting to try the Dr. Jart+ masks, but the price made me hesitant to buy, which is why I added them to my cart immediately when I saw they were on sale. I like that this set comes with four different masks that target different skin concerns, like dryness, redness and irritation.
I bought this filter yesterday for my sister and her roommates. Makes drinking water a lot easier so there’s no need for a huge water pitch in the fridge for the 4 of them. Each replacement last about 3 months.
Taking my makeup off with micellar water is the first step in my nightly skin care routine. I swear by this one from Bioderma and have been using it consistently for over three years, so I definitely couldn’t pass up 30% off.
I tried the travel size of this mascara earlier this year and received several compliments on how long my eyelashes looked. I’ve been considering buying the full size for a while, but held off because it’s far from affordable. Seeing this product listed at the lowest price of the year for Prime Day, I decided it was the perfect time to purchase.
I am incredibly untalented at styling my hair and have heard from friends (and the entire internet) that this tool makes giving your hair a blow out so much easier. I have had my eye on this tool for over a year now, but have held off because of the hefty price tag. I finally decided to cave after seeing the Prime Big Deal sale price.
Levi’s makes some of my favorite jeans of all time, and the 501 ‘90s jeans are a classic style that I can easily dress up or down. I’ll definitely be grabbing a pair in the rinsed blacktop color this Prime Day, and you’ll find me wearing them at the office, for a casual dinner or even a night out.
I’ve been using Touchland’s hand sanitizer spray for over two years now, and it has solidified a permanent place in practically every bag I own. Since I live in New York City and am always taking public transportation, I have one with me at all times — whether that’s on my desk at work, in my gym bag or in my purse. These sets are periodically on sale and are usually decently discounted for Prime Day, so I’ll definitely be stocking up.
I recently added Medicube’s PDRN pink peptide toner to my skin care routine after learning about salmon sperm skin care, which has been all over my TikTok FYP for the last few months. I was definitely skeptical at first … “salmon sperm” and “skin care” aren’t phrases that go together in my mind. But after trying this product, I understand the hype. It leaves my skin feeling glowy and hydrated, and it’s a perfect follow-up to my favorite cleanser, La Roche-Posay’s Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Cleanser (which is also on sale).
I’m an editorial and production intern for NBC Select. To write this article, I asked NBC Select editors to highlight their favorite purchases during Prime Big Deals Days.
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