I make a living by shopping on Amazon, and here’s what I’m picking up during its early October Prime Day sale.

You don’t need to wait for Black Friday to start snagging major discounts this fall.

Amazon has announced its very first Prime Big Deal Days sale, which will be held on October 10 and 11. But there are already thousands of early discounts available across all categories leading up to the event. To avoid the chaos on those dates, I’m getting ahead of the crowd by scoring these fashion, beauty, and home deals now before they run out.

Editor-Favorite Early Deals

• L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara Two-Pack, $17 (was $26)
• Sengled Smart Light Bulb Four-Pack, $28 (was $40)
• Shuttle Art Gel Ink Extra Fine Pens, $10 with coupon (was $11)
• Kitchellence Knife Sharpener Set, $10 (was $30)
• Cuisinart Color Pro Collection Knife Block Set, $50 (was $60)
• KitchenAid Ribbed Soft Silicone Oven Mitt Set, $18 (was $35)
• Nutse Striped Button Down Knit Cardigan, $32 (was $54)
• Timeless Skin Care Vitamin C + E Serum, $25 (was $27)

As Mytour’s in-house shopping expert, I can tell you that Amazon is one of the few places where you can score seasonal items at the beginning of the season, giving you plenty of time to enjoy or use them. Take for example the Nutse button-down knit cardigan, now just $32. This chic piece is perfect for layering over dresses, T-shirts, or blouses, especially if you tend to feel chilly like I do. 

Nutse Striped Button Down Knit Cardigan

I recently spotted a similar cardigan at a high-end store priced over $100, so I was thrilled to find this almost identical version. This stylish piece will keep me warm at work and beyond for months to come. 

I always take advantage of Amazon’s big sales to stock up on essentials, like my favorite L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise mascara and Shuttle Art’s extra fine gel ink pens. I’m also planning to grab more Sengled smart light bulbs, which are already installed in my home, and a bottle of Timeless Skin Care’s vitamin C + E serum.

Timeless Skin Care Vitamin C + E Serum

This new skincare discovery caught my eye because of its affordable price, the high vitamin C content in the formula, and the 4,700 five-star reviews it has accumulated. I always apply a vitamin C serum under my SPF to protect my skin from pollution and enhance my glow. Users rave about it, calling it 'fantastic' and praising it for giving them clearer, more radiant skin with the 'biggest improvement' they've seen—so I’m eager to try it out and see what all the buzz is about. 

I’m also taking advantage of these early deals to grab a few gifts at a lower price, including Kitchellence’s knife sharpener set, Cuisinart’s Color Pro knife block set, and KitchenAid’s ribbed silicone oven mitts. I own all three items myself and have been so impressed with them that I’m giving them to my brother as gifts. 

Kitchellence Knife Sharpener Set

The top pick, Kitchellence’s knife sharpener, is now 67% off and priced at just $10. After just a few swipes, my knives were easily slicing through thick cuts of meat and hearty vegetables once more. Plus, the included level five cut-resistant glove made me feel safer testing the sharpener. I’m confident my brother, an excellent home chef, will put it to good use right away.  

A variety of other editor-approved products are also discounted leading up to the two-day event, including the pasta bowl or 'blates' that always earn compliments when I entertain, and the lovely chiffon blouse that I wear almost every week. 

More Editor-Loved Deals

• Sweese Pasta Bowl Set, $29 with coupon (was $40)
• Sharecook Matte Gold Silverware Set, $23 (was $26)
• PrettyGarden Chiffon Button Down Blouse, $33 (was $41)
• Holikme Drill Scrubbing Brush Set, $7 (was $15)
• Kizen Waterproof Digital Meat Thermometer, $18 (was $30)
• Aieve Stick-On Cord Wrapper Set, $6 (was $10)
• Pavoi Flat Back Gold Plated Stud Earrings, $12 (was $15)

Start hunting for deals now by following my picks or visit Amazon’s sale section to explore the complete range of discounts. Popular items will sell out quickly by October 10, so don’t wait.

L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara Two-Pack

Sengled Smart Light Bulb Four-Pack

Shuttle Art Gel Ink Extra Fine Pens

Cuisinart Color Pro Collection Knife Block Set

KitchenAid Ribbed Soft Silicone Oven Mitt Set

Sweese Pasta Bowl Set

Sharecook Matte Gold Silverware Set

PrettyGarden Chiffon Button Down Blouse

Holikme Drill Scrubbing Brush Set

Kizen Waterproof Digital Meat Thermometer

Aieve Stick-On Cord Wrapper Set

Pavoi Flat Back Gold Plated Stud Earrings