By Janet Kelly and Nancy McKeon
WE TOOK a quick trot through the last-minute offerings for Amazon Prime Big Deal Day, deals that are good through tomorrow (Wednesday, October 9). Concentrating on beauty and home, we found some offers worth looking at.
Since this La Neige Lip Sleeping Mask first came out a few years ago, the company has spun off a lot of similar-looking balms with different insipid flavors. But nothing beats the original, which is manna for dry lips and also doubles as a gloss that’s got just the right amount of shine. And, whether or not you sleep with it, you get the same glowing effects. During Prime Days, it sells for $16.80, down from $24. —Janet
I’ve been using Too Faced’s Better than Sex Mascara for years; when I try to switch to something even a little less expensive, I’m always disappointed. So, even though the name is cringeworthy, it gets everything else right. The hour-glass brush shape separates, coats and curls lashes, making them look fuller in just a couple of wiggles. It’s selling for $20.30 during Prime Days, down from its usual $29. —Janet
Okay, I won’t allow this super-tempting machine into my house cuz I really like ice cream! But for the more disciplined, this Prime Day special on the Ninja CREAMi ice cream and sorbet maker may be manageable. It’s listed at Amazon’s Ninja store as usually $200, but Tuesday and Wednesday it’s $159.99. One thought, two actually: If I were to buy one of these diet-dangerous machines, I might opt instead for the pricier model that comes with TWO pint containers (you know, just in case); and two, it’s entirely possible that some other retailers are matching the Prime Day price, so do some due diligence. —Nancy
If I could paint my teeth whiter, I would, but because I don’t think anyone has come up with a healthy way to do that, I’ll settle for Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects Plus for the nonce. The kit comes with 48 adhesive strips (24 upper and 24 lower) that you apply to your teeth and keep on for 45 minutes. If you eat blueberries and drink a lot of coffee like me, it kind of amazes me how much whiter my teeth look after a few treatments. They sell for $36.99 during Prime Days. —Janet
I have owned the 5-quart warhorse KitchenAid stand mixture for decades, and it keeps on churning out pie dough, cookies, bread dough, and all the various carbs that are bad for us. But this mini version, said to be just as powerful as my behemoth, is appealing in so many ways. Obviously the KitchenAid Artisan Mini is smaller–it holds 3.5 quarts of dough–but dare I suggest it’s also cuter? Not only that, it has a better chance of fitting on the counter under your kitchen cabinets. At $249.99, it’s quite a bit off the regular $379.99 and comes in a whole array of colors. —Nancy
I can definitely use a new office chair (I say this as I sit squirming on a hard wood chair). After my last one gave up the ghost more than a year ago, I vowed to use a regular chair, not to add to the vast number of chairs I have somehow accumulated. But my backside thinks I was wrong, and at this price I can afford to correct my mistake. The Amazon Basics black office chair is $60.09 through tomorrow (Wednesday, October 9). That’s 30% off. Frankly, even at full price it may still make sense. Others in this price range elsewhere don’t appear to be as comfy. —Nancy
I’m told that if you happen to be in Spain, you can buy ISDIN’s Eryfotona Ageless Mineral Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50+ for a lot less than when you’re Stateside. Until then, I’ll take advantage of Prime Days and buy my dermatologist-approved, lightweight, non-pasty-looking sunscreen for $54.60 instead of $70. —Janet
I wish I had invented Color Wow’s Root Cover Up (available in eight colors). It’s such a handy way to instantly camouflage the gray in between salon visits. You apply powder to the small end of the brush, pull hair tautly where you want coverage and press into the roots or along your hairline. It’s now $24.15, but the price goes up to $34.15 October 10. —Janet
While we’re on the subject of hair, I’ve been using this Routine Shampoo regularly (I don’t use the conditioner much) for more than a year. I can’t tell whether my color-treated, thin hair is any stronger but it feels and smells good and looks shiny. I can’t vouch for the conditioner, but you can score for $39.99—until October 10. —Janet
Does the prospect of trying to hide hearing aids put you off? The little ET-looking AirPods Pro 2 from Apple will make you look young and hip (doesn’t just about everyone on the street have something sticking out of their ears?!)—and the wireless ear buds can act as entry-level hearing aids. Of course they’re noise-canceling and direct tunes and podcasts to your ears too. At $168.99 as opposed to the regular $249, they are certainly worth a try. —Nancy
Assouline books are meant to be luxury objects, say the publishers (who, of course, don’t want to be called publishers). Luxury comes at a cost, but a few of the house’s offerings have a Big Deal price though tomorrow, $84 as opposed to the regular $105. In addition to Greek Islands, there’s Italian Chic, and Jamaica Vibes. Unfortunately, Sicily, which seems to be everyone’s favorite go-to spot at the moment, is still $130. —Nancy