Everything our editors bought for Amazon October Prime Day 2024

Prime Big Deal Days is here, offering discounts on hundreds of items during the 48-hour sale, exclusive to Prime members. As shopping editors, we know how to find the best deals across major shopping categories — and as we look for the ones that are actually worth it for our NBC Select readers, we come across a lot of tempting finds.

Whether we’re stocking up on familiar favorites or taking advantage of big discounts, NBC Select editors are making good use of Prime Day. Below are all the products we’re adding to our carts this October Prime Day.

SKIP AHEAD Our favorite tech purchases | Our favorite hair, skin and oral care purchases | Our favorite clothing and accessory purchases | Our favorite home and kitchen purchases | Our favorite pet purchases | Why trust NBC Select?

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What we bought during Amazon Prime Day 2024

Our favorite tech purchases

Anker 737 Power Bank

4.6-star average rating from 11,474 reviews on Amazon

I didn’t know how much I needed a power bank until I got one. My days start early and end late, so I feel much safer knowing my phone can be recharged without depending on a plug. I was gifted the Anker power bank for my phone this summer, and have been meaning to get one that I can use for all my products. This portable charger will work for my phone, laptop, headphones and camera. – Aksha Mittapalli, editorial intern

Our favorite beauty and wellness purchases

Bioderma Makeup Remover for Sensitive Skin

4.7-star average rating from 53,270 reviews on Amazon

I use this daily as the first step to take off any makeup or sunscreen. I have very reactive, sensitive skin and use this with no issues. As an editor, I am always switching up my routine trying tons of new products, but this micellar water is a constant for me. I never don’t have extra bottles in my apartment and I always like to stock up on it during Prime Day. – Lindsay Schneider, commerce editor

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Cleanser

4.7-star average rating from 36,369 reviews on Amazon

I’m rarely disappointed with any product I try from La Roche-Posay, and I’ve been eyeing this popular cleanser for a while. I’ve used other items from the brand, such as their foaming oil cleanser, and they seldom irritate my seborrheic dermatitis. Plus, since we include so many similar products from the brand, including cleansers and sunscreen, I was sure my experience with this option would be great. – Cory Fernandez, editor

Goody Ouchless Women Hair Scrunchie 

4.5-star average rating from 838 reviews on Amazon

Wherever socks go when you wash them, they’re probably hanging out with my hair ties and bobby pins. I use Amazon Prime Day as an opportunity to stock up on my basics and, truly, I can never have enough scrunchies and hair ties, especially when they’re on sale. I bought two packs of these to have extras when they inevitably go missing. – Lauren Swanson, editorial director

Our favorite clothing and accessory purchases

Adidas Women’s Cushioned Quarter 3-Pair Arch Compression Socks

4.6-star average rating from 7,751 reviews on Amazon

As previously mentioned, I love to stock up on things I would buy anyway on Amazon Prime Day. My husband and I go through socks quickly, especially when I’m in the middle of marathon training. I love these because they have a little compression to help reduce swelling and keep my feet from feeling sore. – Lauren Swanson, editorial director

New Balance Women’s 608 V5 Cross Trainer

4.5-star average rating from 35,723 reviews on Amazon

The beauty of the basic white sneakers is that I can truly use them for any occasion. I’ll wear the same sneakers for everything, use them until they have no life left in them, and then get new ones. For this price, nothing beats the mileage and comfort that the New Balance 608 V5 offers. My current ones are starting to plead for respite, so it’s time to switch them out. – Aksha Mittapalli, editorial intern

Our favorite home and kitchen purchases 

Glass Spice Jars

4.7-star average rating from 3,498 reviews on Amazon

My kitchen is tiny, so I have to make use to turn all surfaces possible into storage. I added shelves to a wall for my spices, and I want the spices to be nice and organized since they’re kind of like home decor. I’m going to buy these jars and transfer all my spices into them so everything looks uniform. – Zoe Malin, associate updates editor

Orgain Organic Vegan Protein Powder

4.4-star average rating from 68,413 reviews on Amazon

I’ve been loyal to Orgain’s protein powder for over five years. I just ran out, so I’m going to buy it during Prime Day while it’s on sale. All the flavors taste great blended into my smoothies, but I love vanilla and chocolate the most. – Zoe Malin, associate updates editor

LifeStraw Home Water Filter Pitcher

4.2-star average rating from 1357 reviews on Amazon

I’ve been holding out on buying this in hopes that it would eventually be on sale and voila, here we are. I’m all about water filter pitchers but many popular options are made of plastic, which I’m trying to use less. I love that this option is made of glass and comes in a size that makes sense for solo living in a small space. – Nikki Brown, SEO editor

Our favorite pet purchases 

SmartyKat Scratch Up Corrugated Hanging Cat Scratcher

4.3-star average rating from 14,448 reviews on Amazon

As the mom of two cats, my apartment is practically covered in scratch boards but as of late, I’ve been investing in products that will motivate them to move more (like the very tall cat tree I bought last month). I like that this one can hang from a doorknob and doesn’t require fancy installation. – Nikki Brown, SEO editor 

Why trust NBC Select?

I’m an editorial intern for NBC Select, covering deals and sales for Amazon. To round up this list, I asked editors what they bought for Prime Day and why they bought each product.