Prime Big Deal Days is almost here, however, Amazon is already offering discounts on skin care products leading up to the 48-hour sale, exclusive to Prime members. You can also find current deals from other retailers, including Nordstrom, Best Buy and more.

I frequently cover shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a writer for NBC Select, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. I spent weeks combing through thousands of discounts to find the best October Prime Day early skin care deals — each one I recommend below is highly rated and 20% off or more. I’ll frequently update this list leading up to Prime Big Deal Days.

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Best October Prime Day early skin care deals

These whitening strips, a favorite of both our readers and editors, can make teeth up to 19 shades whiter, according to the brand. They have a no-slip design, so you can still talk while using them, and they’re enamel-safe so as not to damage your teeth.

This Korean sunscreen is one of my favorite SPF formulas — it’s lightweight and hydrating, so it can double as a moisturizer minus the grease. It also leaves zero white cast, in my experience, and feels gentle enough for sensitive skin.

Dermatologists previously told us that undereye creams made with ceramides, like this lightweight option from Belif, form a barrier on delicate under-eye skin to keep moisture from escaping it. This formula also has peptides and caffeine to help skin appear smoother and brighter, according to the brand.

I like using disposable face towels as a stand-in for makeup wipes when I’m in a pinch. These wipes are soft and hypoallergenic, and made from 100% viscose plant fiber, according to the brand. Besides removing makeup, you can use these to dry your face or for general cleansing.

This is one of our favorite hyaluronic acid serums — it’s infused with mineral water for an extra boost of hydration. It’s also oil- and fragrance-free, and non-comedogenic, so it’s safe for sensitive skin and won’t clog your pores. Plus, it’s light enough to wear under moisturizer, according to the brand.

This spot treatment’s formula has prescription-strength adapalene, which is a strong retinoid that helps clear blemishes. Whenever I use this treatment, my pimples are half the size by the first day, and almost gone by the second day — it’s my go-to product for all of my breakouts.

Cerave is one of our favorite skin care brands, and this serum is a powerhouse blend of retinol, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and ceramides to tackle a handful of common skin concerns, including dryness and dullness. If you have sensitive skin, fear not: the formula is also fragrance-free and non-irritating, according to the brand.

If your skin tends to get drier this time of year, now is the perfect time to stock up on this body lotion — its prebiotic oat formula is designed to moisturize skin for up to 72 hours, according to the brand. It’s also fast-absorbing, non-greasy, and sensitive skin friendly.

Micellar water is great for cleansing and removing makeup, especially if you have sensitive skin. Garnier’s micellar water is formulated for all skin types, and has a gentle, fragrance- and paraben-free formula that cleanses without stripping the skin, according to the brand. Micellar water also requires no rinsing, and is safe to use around the lips and eye areas.

These toning pads contain snail mucin, niacinamide, peptides and centella asiatica to help shrink the appearance of dark spots, fine lines, redness and more, according to the brand. They can be used as a toner or as a treatment mask for dark marks, and they’re safe for all skin types, according to the brand.

These disposable wipes are a favorite of former “The Traitors” and “Real Housewives of New York” star Dorinda Medley, who told us she loves using them to remove makeup on the go. They’re infused with micellar water to help cleanse oil, bacteria, dirt, and more, and include two packs with 25 wipes each, according to the brand.

These pore pads have two textures — a soft side for hydration, and a textured side for exfoliation and removing dead skin cells, according to the brand. The pads use alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) and beta hydroxy acids (BHA), which are anti-inflammatory and help smooth skin. Each container has 70 pads.

Best October Prime Day early skin care sales

Here are the best Prime Big Deal Days early skin care sales to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.

1. Up to 28% off Cerave skin care
2. Up to 42% off Belif products
3. Up to 28% off First Aid Beauty moisturizers
4. Up to 33% off Avène skin care and beauty
5. Up to 25% off Pyunkang Yul skin care
6. Up to 21% off Sulwhasoo K-beauty
7. Up to 26% off Colorescience Brush-On Sunscreen Mineral Powder
8. Up to 36% off Garnier Micellar Waters
9. Up to 30% off The Face Shop face masks
10. Up to 34% off Prequel skin care

Best early skin care sales at other retailers

1. 30% off RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum at Ulta
2. 30% off Hot Tools Pro Artist Curling Iron at Ulta
3. 30% off Vanicream Daily Face Moisturizer at Ulta
4. 25% off Saltair Body Wash at Ulta

How I found the best October Prime Day early skin care deals

All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. I also included products the NBC Select staff tested. All the products I recommend are also 20% off or more and highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews.

Why trust NBC Select?

I’m an associate SEO reporter for NBC Select who has covered deals and sales for over two years. I also cover topics like weekly sales, hair care, travel and more. Prior to Prime Big Deal Days, I previewed a list of deals from Amazon and sorted through them to find worthwhile sales you should know about.

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