What’s actually worth buying from Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Haul event

If you’re a beauty enthusiast like me or are getting your holiday shopping done early this year, now’s a great time to shop Amazon’s two-week sale event — its fourth annual Holiday Beauty Haul. From now until Nov. 3, you can get discounts from popular brands — like Cosrx, Waterpik and CeraVe — on all beauty categories, including skin care, hair care and oral and personal care.

As a beauty reporter, I frequently write about new skin care products and cover recurring beauty sales from Amazon, Ulta and Sephora, so I know the ins and outs of the beauty world and what brands make quality formulas or tools. To help you determine what sales are worth shopping for, I looked for on-sale products that are at least 15% off from brands we’ve covered before as well as items that are NBC Select-staff favorites. I was particularly excited to see Sunday Riley's lactic acid treatment as well as one of my all-time favorite moisturizers.

I’ll update this story with new deals throughout the two week sale. Keep in mind that product availability and pricing may fluctuate.

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Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Repairing Essence

4.6-star average rating from 73,179 reviews on Amazon

This essence, which is suitable for all skin types, uses snail mucin to hydrate, support the skin barrier and improve fine lines, according to experts. “I especially love using it on nights where I incorporate a retinol or any kind of strong acids or peels into my routine because its soothing formula helps to calm any irritation before it even becomes a problem,” says NBC Select associate SEO reporter Ashley Morris.

Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser

4.6-star average rating from 142,118 reviews on Amazon

This water flosser, which has the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance, uses pressurized water to remove plaque and grime from your teeth. The device has 10 pressure settings, a rotating handle and seven flossing tips so you can easily access all areas of the mouth. Reviewers say that although this does take up more counter space in their bathrooms, it’s worth it because of how effective and user friendly it is, especially for users with braces, implants and dexterity issues.

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30

4.5-star average rating from 87,814 reviews on Amazon

This expert-recommended facial moisturizer with SPF follows the American Academy of Dermatology guidelines for sunscreen: It has an SPF of 30 and broad-spectrum protection. It’s also suitable for all skin types and tones. In addition to working as sunscreen it also has ingredients in it that help your skin maintain its health by strengthening its skin barrier, according to Cerave. (The skin barrier acts as a layer of defense against irritants and allergens while also locking in moisture to prevent the skin from drying, according to experts in our guide to the best barrier creams.)

Revlon One-Step Volumizer Hair Dryer

4.5-star average rating from 23,810 reviews on Amazon

This expert-recommended blow dryer brush has three heat and speed settings and nylon and tufted bristles that help dry, detangle and create volume in your hair. It's quick and intuitive to use, according to experts in our guide to the best hair dryers, plus it has a cooling feature to help your blow out last longer.

Sunday Riley Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Treatment Face Serum

4.6-star average rating from 2,792 reviews on Amazon

Suitable for all skin types, you can use this exfoliating treatment overnight or as a quick face mask for 15 minutes, according to the brand. It uses lactic acid to reduce fine lines and even out skin tone and texture by combating dark spots and discoloration. “I used this as a stepping stone before I was ready to use retinol consistently,” says NBC Select editor Lindsay Schneider, who received a sample from the brand. “I have sensitive skin, so I generally get nervous about adding strong actives or exfoliating products to my routine, but I had a really positive experience with this.”

Avène Cicalfate+ Hydrating Skin Recovery Emulsion

4.4-star average rating from 233 reviews on Amazon

This lightweight moisturizer has hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and thermal spring water in its formula that work to soothe the skin and improve its barrier, according to Avéne. Reviewers say this cream, which is suitable for all skin types, reduces redness and irritation significantly and is especially useful for those who recently underwent procedures including peels, laser treatments and tattooing.

I’m an associate reporter for NBC Select who covers the beauty and wellness space. To round up the best beauty items on sale during Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Haul, I included products our editors know and love from major brands that are at least 15% off.

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