Our editors can't get enough of these picks — and you won't be able to get enough of the prices. (Amazon)
As any discerning shopper knows, not all products are created equal, so we make it our mission to test as many as we can before sharing what we think is worth the money and what can be left on the shelves. After putting hundreds of products through the wringer every year, from sandals to spin scrubbers, we're confident in one thing: Price and good quality don't always go hand-in-hand. More specifically: The cream of the crop can sometimes be found in the sale section.
So what's the best of the best? We've tracked our editors' favorites across several categories and cross-referenced them with Amazon's Big Spring Sale markdowns. Good news: There's plenty of overlap! From our pick for best air fryer to the best minimizer bra, here's what we consider to be the crème de la crème — with a few bucks shaved off.
I can skip breakfast, a shower, heck, even my morning coffee (though I'd rather not) but skipping brushing my teeth? Never. Your teeth are your friends, take care of them and they'll take care of you, and there's no better way to do it than with this electric toothbrush with four different cleaning modes and a built-in timer. It also comes with 8 heads and a travel case.
The unique design features contoured cups for your eyes to eliminate pressure. Choose from seven colors.
More than 53,000 shoppers are impressed with this organic hair oil.
"A must have," raves one 5-star reviewer of this peptide serum from The Inkey List, which is formulated to help skin appear plumper and firmer and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. "This is a game changer at an affordable price — the collagen makes my face more supple, absorbs quickly, hydrates and has no smell — don't let the size fool you, one drop covers your face!"
CosRx has helped popularize snail mucin as a skin-care ingredient, but you shouldn’t sleep on its other products. Case in point: the Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Cream. A favorite among the K-beauty crowd, this face cream packs and seals moisture into dry, dehydrated skin to prevent further hydration loss. I love this moisturizer for its lightweight, fast-absorbing formula and antioxidant ingredients. The texture is perfectly rich without being too heavy and the product itself absorbs fast, all of which is why we named it one of the best anti-aging products of the year.
Bonus points: In addition to hyaluronic acid, this cream contains vitamin tree water (also known as sea buckthorn), which is filled with vitamins, amino acids and fatty acids that help strengthen the skin barrier and increase hydration even more. The midrange price point is the cherry on top.
Over-the-ear headphones are a fashion statement of sorts. Soundcore makes some of the most aesthetically pleasing ones on the market, but their quality rivals more trendy headphones (the AirPods Max and Sonos Ace, to name a couple) at a fraction of the cost. They made our list of the best wireless noise-cancelling headphones, with our Senior Tech Writer writing that they "sound perfectly good to my ears" and the "noise-cancelling exceeded my expectations given the price point."
Topping our list for the best air fryers is this versatile model, which boasts substantial cooking room, requires minimal maintenance and is easy to use, all while looking sleek. It comes pre-assembled, so there's no setup required, and the accompanying instructions are intuitive.
A bright LED interface displays five functions — air fry, roast, bake, broil, and warm — plus five presets. We assessed the air fry function by making french fries, breaded chicken tenders, chicken wings and crab rangoons, using package instructions and the "frozen" preset where there were none. Everything came out right on time and was juicy on the outside and crispy on the inside.
Amazon's No. 1 bestselling electric grill can turn a basic patio into a charming burger bistro — just plug in the cord and you’re good to go. It offers 320 square inches of cooking space (enough for 12 patties) and is designed with infrared technology that helps to evenly distribute heat while preventing flare-ups. According to fans (it has over 1,800 on Amazon alone), the porcelain-coated cooking grates stand up to rust and other signs of wear. Also in graphite and black.
Read more in our best grills guide.
Another popular Samsonite option that's on super sale, this 20-incher features TSA-approved combination locks that will keep all your stuff safe and secure, a telescopic handle and multidirectional spinner wheels.
But what really sets it apart is its aforementioned expandability — and the fact that it's over 30% off. "This is the best carry-on suitcase, really fits so much, very surprised how nice it is," raved one shopper.
If you're aiming to downplay your cup size, this affordable, full-coverage option from Vanity Fair may be just what you’re looking for, and it's our best minimizer bra of the year. (It's also a pick on our overall best bras list!) It can minimize your bustline by up to 1.5 inches. Along with a built-in underwire, it has non-padded cups that comfortably cover and support your breasts. Did we mention it's 50% off?
"Depending on the bra style and if you need a larger cup size, you might look for side panels or a wide back band and straps," said Elisabeth Dale, author of The Bra Zone and founder of The Breast Life. "These details are more critical in bras for people with fuller busts (anything over a DD)." This bra delivers, with extra side and back bands made from a four-way stretch material that smooths bumps and bulges.
This baby leads our list of best cordless stick vacuums for its solid performance, sleek appearance and competitive price.
Now $100 off, the Tineco Pure One S11 features a narrow brush head that swivels like a dream. It has headlights for seeing under low furniture and in darker spaces. At 7 pounds, it's lightweight and, as several eavesdroppers noted during our testing, incredibly quiet — enough that it probably wouldn't wake a sleeping baby.
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