Prime Big Deal Days is back next month, but you don’t have to wait to shop great deals. Ahead of the sale event, which takes place on Oct. 6 and 7 this year, you can stock your cart with notable deals on brands like Medicube, Casper and Contigo, all under $50. Whether you’re getting an early start to your holiday shopping or stocking up on everyday essentials, you can shop sales on household items, beauty products, vacuums and more without breaking the bank.
I’ve covered October Prime Day for years, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. To prepare for Amazon’s mega sale, I looked through thousands of early discounts to find the best ones to shop under $50. Each early October Prime Day deal I recommend below is highly rated and at its lowest price in at least three months, with discounts up to 60 percent off. I’m frequently updating this article, so save the link and check back in often to see what’s new.
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The best early October Prime Day deals under $50
After reviewing Medicube for months, our NBC Selected editors determined it’s actually worth the hype. Right now, Amazon is discounting a ton of the brand’s bestselling products, including the Booster Pro X2, Deep Vitamin C Capsule Cream, Salmon PDRN Pink Collagen Jelly Gel Mask and Collagen Night Wrapping Mask.
Organize your charging cables, cords, portable chargers and more with this compact pouch. It has two layers of storage space to hold all your devices and chargers in one place. It’s also water-resistant to give you peace of mind while you travel.
I have multiple Casper pillows I use every night; they’re incredibly soft, breathable and durable (they’ve lasted me multiple years without any snags or rips). I also love that they keep their shape, so I don’t have to worry about constantly fluffing them. This pillow has a medium-soft feel, which helps keep your head and neck aligned in any sleep position, according to the brand.
Keep tabs on your home with this outdoor security camera, which provides a live feed directly to your phone. It has two-way audio, so you can hear and speak to anyone in real time, and it gives you instant alerts when it detects movement.
The Black+Decker Dustbuster is one of our favorite expert-recommended handheld vacuums. It comes with a built-in crevice tool that extends to reach high and hard-to-reach spots. It can hold a charge for up to 18 months and weighs just over two pounds, so you can maneuver it easily around your home. Its one-way flap valve keeps debris securely inside the vacuum, too.
A cozy throw blanket is a fall staple, so now is the perfect time to buy one to gift (or keep). This fuzzy Bedsure fleece blanket is soft and lightweight, so you can use it all year long. Plus, you can throw it in the washing machine to clean it.
Keep food cool with these slim, flat, reusable ice packs. They come in a pack of four and stay cold for hours, according to the brand. Fill them with water once and freeze them overnight before using them.
This three-piece grilling set comes with tongs, spatula and basting brush for your next outdoor barbecue. Each piece is dishwasher-safe and has a non-slip handle, so you can keep a safe grip while you cook.
I’m a huge fan of Grace & Stella’s under-eye patches, and I’ve gifted this set to multiple friends and family members. It comes with 12 pairs of the brand’s viral eye masks, including the moisturizing, energizing and illuminating patches (all of which are also on sale right now).
This is one of our favorite travel mugs on Amazon because it keeps beverages hot for up to five hours or cool for up to 12 hours, according to the brand. It fits in most car cup holders and has an auto-seal lid, so it’s automatically locked at all times to prevent spills.
Byoma makes some of our favorite moisturizers and body serums, and the brand is currently discounting several of its bestsellers on Amazon. This toner, which is one of Byoma’s most viral products, has a lightweight, milky texture that hydrates and soothes skin. It’s noncomedogenic (meaning it won’t clog your pores), fragrance-free and safe for sensitive skin, according to the brand.
Fill these reusable filters with your favorite coffee grounds to avoid wasting traditional K-cups. This set of two is compatible with most Keurig single-serve coffee maker models, including K-Mini, K-Express and K-Elite.
More early October Prime Day deals under $50
Here are the best early October Prime Day sales under $50 to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.
- Up to 33% off Life360 Tiles
- Up to 42% off Medicube
- 30% off Waterpik Cordless Pulse 3100 Portable Water Flosser
- Up to 38% off Cushionaire footwear
- 50% off Mueller The Real Original Pro Vegetable Chopper and Mandoline Slicer 10-in-1
- 31% off Wavytalk Thermal Brush
- Up to 60% off Chefman kitchen appliances
- Up to 40% off Bedsure bedding, pet beds and more
- Up to 33% off Philips Avent bottles, pacifiers and more
- 32% off Mcgor Under Cabinet Lighting
- Up to 25% off Lancome makeup
- Up to 30% off Stasher storage bag bundles
- Up to 44% off Lego Botanicals sets
Why are these early October Prime Day deals worth it?
Prime Big Deal Days historically offers Prime members some of the lowest prices of the year on products across categories. These limited-time early deals give you the opportunity to shop when inventory is the highest, before the sale officially begins on October 6.
All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Selected’s previous coverage and reporting. I also included products the NBC Selected staff tested. I evaluated the quality of these deals by running them through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel, and I only included those that:
- Are at their lowest price in at least three months
- Are 20% off or more
- Are highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of customers on Amazon
Why trust NBC Selected?
I’m an editor for NBC Selected who has covered deals and sales for over five years. I also cover topics like skin care, pet care and hair care. Prior to Prime Big Deal Days, I scoured through thousands of early October Prime Day deals to narrow down the best ones to shop ahead of the sale event.
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