We combed dozens of thrifty subreddits to get their recs for the best Prime Day deals

Amazon Prime Day is here, and you don't have to spend hours scouring the site's pages like we do to feel overwhelmed with the sale's breadth. With so many brands, dupes, and gadgets competing for your attention, not every red price cut is worth your time or your money.That's one of the reasons we test and research products year-round to help shoppers spend their money wisely. Part of our research includes scouring platforms like Reddit for what real people are saying, including subreddits like r/BuyItForLife, where users recommend their favorite rice cookers, coffee makers, smart plugs, and more, specifically because they last a long time.And even if you're not in the market for a toolkit that will survive the apocalypse, there are lots of other subreddits that go wild when community-favorite items go on sale. There are even subreddits dedicated to finding the best deals on espresso devices or the lowest prices on Asian beauty products.Our team scoured these niche subreddits to bring you the best niche recommendations that our obsessive product journalists cosign. And if you want more of our expertly culled deal lists, see our full catalog of the best Amazon Prime Day deals. Top 3 Reddit-favorite deals Recommendations from the r/BuyItForLife communityThe Reddit forum r/BuyItForLife is dedicated to finding products that will last almost forever. Its members are huge fans of brands that reject planned obsolescence and provide high-quality items designed to endure. Here are a few of their recommendations from brands that we also trust. Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 Quarts If you are looking for a dependable Dutch oven that can handle any recipe for years to come, you can't get better than Le Creuset. While it's pricey, its lifetime warranty will ensure it lasts for generations. Zojirushi UMAMI Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer NL-GAC10 The Zojirushi UMAMI Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer NL-GAC10 is a stylish cooker and a bit of a splurge, but you assuredly get what you pay for, especially if you primarily cook long-grain rice. Leatherman FREE K2 Folding Pocketknife The Leatherman FREE K2 is a slick pocket knife with 8 built-in tools, including a blade, screwdrivers, bottle opener, and more. It’s lightweight, super easy to open one-handed, and built tough for everyday use. Le Cruset Stoneware Rectangular Dish with Platter Lid The Le Creuset stoneware baking dish comes with a handy lid that doubles as a serving platter. It’s sturdy, heats evenly, and the bright Caribbean blue color looks great on the table or in the oven. Moccamaster KBGV Select 10-Cup Coffee Maker The Dutch-made Moccamaster KBGV is easily one of the most sophisticated home coffee machines on the market, touted for its impressive copper boiling heating element and glass hardware. Stanley Classic Legendary Vacuum Bottle Stanley is more than just a viral trend — it's a beloved name in the waterbottle and thermos industry known for its long-lasting and effective drinkware. The classic will keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours and offers a rust-proof stainless steel construction for durability. Lodge 15-Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet This hefty, pre-seasoned pan is perfect for everything from searing steaks to baking cornbread, and it’s built to last a lifetime Igloo Classic Playmate Coolers This ultra-classic cooler has been a beach staple for decades. The 16-quart version can hold beers, sandwiches, water, and whatever else you need for a day outdoors. Nordic Ware 3-Piece Set These commercial-quality sheet pans are designed to last for a lifetime since they don't rust. They're made from pure aluminum for the best heat conductivity. Korean beauty productsK-beauty has skyrocketed in popularity recently, with tons of TikTok and Reddit posts praising the gentle, moisturizing properties of Asian-formulated skincare. See all Prime Day K-beauty deals for discounts on moisturizer, ceramide-rich masks, and more. Here are five of our favorites that come highly recommended on r/koreanskincare. Laneige Water Sleeping Mask The Laneige Water Sleeping Mask is silky smooth, hydrating, and will leave you beaming first thing in the morning. It's now marked down to $22.40 for Prime members, which is a new Amazon all-time low. Otherwise, find it for $32 at other sellers. Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream Mist This super-fine cream mist helps moisturize and refresh your skin. "I keep mine in the fridge for a spritz of cooling hydration," writes style editor Gabrielle Chase. "It absorbs quickly, too." Medicube Collagen Overnight Wrapping Facial Mask Pack Medicube is a major player in the world of Korean beauty products, known for its masks, pore pads, and more. This overnight mask is beloved by Reddit users with fine lines, acne scars, and hormonal breakouts, praised for its hydration and moisture retention. Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask These viral The BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Deep Mask is a jelly-like sheet mask that hydrates and plumps your skin overnight. It melts into your skin as you wear it and peels off easily in the morning. Laneige Lip Glowy Balm Compact in size, the Laneige Lip Glowy Balm is great to bring on the go. It offers all-day hydration and a slight glossy sheen. Fwee 3D Volumizing Gloss Get fuller, smoother-looking lips with this high-shine, non-sticky gloss that delivers volume, hydration, and a syrupy finish. With buildable pigment and 17 versatile shades, you can customize your look from natural tint to bold color without compromising long-lasting moisture. Smart home devicesNearly half a million users of r/homeassistant are dedicated to making their homes as technologically advanced as Disney's Smart House. Here are what they call the best Prime Day home device deals. Reolink Network Video Recorder for Home Security Camera System The REOLINK RLN8-410 is an easy-to-use 8-camera security recorder with a built-in 2TB hard drive. Just plug in Reolink cameras and it records 24/7. Hatch Restore 3 The Hatch Restore 3 now features phone-free controls and enhanced sound quality, offering you even more ways to personalize your sleep routine with over 50 sounds and 18 light colors, while minimizing screen time for a better night’s rest. Amazon Smart Plug You can plug any device into the Amazon Smart Plug to make it smart so that you can control the device in person with your voice or remotely with the app. Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance A19 Bluetooth LED Smart Bulbs (3-Pack) - Multicolor This three-pack of Philips Hue smart LED light bulbs is a decent way to to start turning your home smart. These bulbs work with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri digital assistants. At 44% off, this usually pricey item is a little more affordable. Home essentialsThe community of r/frugal has one piece of advice about Prime Day: Don't buy anything you don't already need. They strongly advise against getting sucked in by shiny things with red sale labels. But Prime Day has great deals on basics that you have to buy anyway — like toilet paper and detergent. Check out Amazon's home essential deals and see our article on the best Prime Day household essential deals. Duracell AAA Batteries, 20-pack There's little worse than searching around your home for a battery when you need one. Stock up now with this 20-pack from Duracell. Cottonelle Ultra Clean Toilet Paper (353 sheets, 32-Pack) Cottonelle Ultra Clean is an extra-thick toilet paper with ripples to better help you clean. Tide Pods Laundry Detergent, Spring Meadow scent (76-count) Tide Pods are small but mighty. With this 76-pack, you're sure not to run out anytime soon. Windex Original Glass Cleaner Windex Original Glass Cleaner cuts through grit and grease with ease thanks to its time-tested active ingredient ammonia-D. Board gamesOn Reddit, r/boardgamedeals is a community for keen enthusiasts who want to save money on normally pricey board games. Here's what they recommend. Shop all Prime Day deals on board games. Pandasaurus Games After Us In this strategy game, you play as an ape whose goal is to master a post-human civilization. Matagot Kyoto-No-Neko In this beautifully illustrated game with an immersive story, you take on the role of a cat roaming the streets of Kyoto. Pandemic Board Game Pandemic is a cooperative board game where up to four players work together to try and stop the spread of four viruses worldwide. Espresso devicesThe subreddit r/espresso is a haven for coffee enthusiasts with lots of opinions on how to get the perfect grind. Here are some of their recommendations for what to buy on Prime Day. Breville The Infuser Espresso Machine Breville makes our pick for the best espresso machine for beginners. This machine is 33% for Prime Day—perfect for caffeine aficionados. KINGrinder K6 Manual Hand Coffee Grinder The KINGrinder K6 is a solid, manual coffee grinder that delivers great grind consistency worthy of a coffee enthusiast without breaking the bank. Prime Day deals for parentsI scoured subreddits like r/budgetmoms for their best Prime Day recommendations on products both practical and playful. To see all sales, see Prime Day deals on toys and Prime Day deals on baby products. Here are some Reddit favorites: Lovevery The Block Set This block set will keep your kid occupied for hours, with shaped wood blocks, sorters, and a storage bag. Mecceos Ballet Leotards for Girls This budget-friendly leotard for girls comes in tons of different colors, so you can get your child's dream outfit. Nex Playground This modern play tool is a motion-based gaming system that turns your living room into an interactive play zone. Using a built-in AI-powered camera, it tracks your movements so you can interact with games like Fruit Ninja. Just plug it into your TV and go. Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Baby Car Seat The Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat has over 6,700 five-star reviews and a 4.8 average Amazon rating. It works for weights between five and 65 lbs. and converts between rear-facing infants to forward-facing toddlers. A four-position extension panel adjusts to give kids an extra five inches of legroom so kids can stay rear-facing for longer. More Prime Day 2025 dealsPrime Day: Check out Amazon's homepage for the full saleHome: Save on vacuums, robot vacuums, tools, lighting, and moreBedding: Save on sheets, duvets, and comfortersMattresses: Save on Casper, Nectar, Tuft & Needle, Zinus and moreFurniture and decor: Refresh your space with deals on sofas, tables, bed frames, rugs, and moreHousehold essentials: Save on cleaning supplies, snacks, paper products, toiletries and more Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for more. Samantha Crozier is the women's style editor for Insider Reviews. She spends her days testing the newest it-bag, the workout set that's all over Instagram, or that viral dress that everyone is talking about on TikTok. Experience:Sam has spent a lifetime putting fashion trends to the test, and has been testing and writing about clothing for several years. In her current role, she is responsible for designing testing methodology for feminine clothing guides and working with writers to deliver the most trustworthy and best-tested shopping guides. Before joining the Reviews team, she was an editor on the Health Reference team where she focused on articles about sex and relationships, skincare, nutrition, and mental health.Why you can trust SamLike a great fashion friend, Sam always has the answer to questions about how to problem-solve when it comes to style. Need a great pair of heels for your wedding that you can wear for eight hours straight? Or perhaps you’re wondering what washable silk pajamas actually hold up after a dozen washes? She can help you find the perfect solution.One of her foremost areas of expertise is women’s shoes. In fact, she walked a mile in over 80 pairs of heels to narrow down the most comfortable heels on the internet. And her coverage on the best boots for women had her testing everything from low-cost Amazon picks to bespoke leather options to see what’s really worth it. All this to say that you’ll frequently see her walking her dog around Brooklyn in a pair of red slingbacks or knee-high suede boots.She is an expert on women’s workwear and work bags, having tested dozens of laptop bags, totes, blazers, and more.Sam is always on the hunt for a great bargain, whether it’s for big deal days like Prime Day or Black Friday, or just a regular Tuesday. ExpertiseWomen’s shoes, particularly heels and bootsPetite fashionWorkwearSwimwearJewelryEducation:She graduated from Tufts University with degrees in English and Political Science before joining Insider in 2020. Although she now lives in Brooklyn, she still travels to her hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii. You can reach her at: scrozier@businessinsider.com. Read more Read less You can purchase logo and accolade licensing to this story here.Disclosure: Written and researched by the Insider Reviews team. We highlight products and services you might find interesting. If you buy them, we may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our partners. We may receive products free of charge from manufacturers to test. This does not drive our decision as to whether or not a product is featured or recommended. We operate independently from our advertising team. We welcome your feedback. Email us at reviews@businessinsider.com.

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