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The Independent
16-07-2025
- Health
- The Independent
We just tested Clinique's ‘nude honey' almost lipstick on three women
Clinique's best-selling black honey almost lipstick generated a lot of hype when it first made the rounds on TikTok in 2021. Four years since the formula became a cult classic, the brand has now dropped a new shade – and it's perfect for summer. For those that don't know, Clinique's almost lipstick collection previously spanned two shades, the original black honey (£24.50, and a lighter pink honey hue (£24.50, As of today, 17 June, the range has officially expanded to include a third product: Clinique's nude honey almost lipstick (£24.50, Our IndyBest testers got their hands on the new formula, so we tried it, wondering whether the rusty-red take on our everyday lip could possibly compare. Scroll on for our opinions from a trio of beauty experts. How we tested With the new shade landing on our desks just hours before its product launch, we pulled together IndyBest's experienced testers to swiftly put the product through its paces. We applied the nude honey lipstick to clean, unlined lips and paid attention to the difference in shade when compared to the original black honey, as well as between our three complexions. We noted how moisturising (or drying), pigmented and easy to apply the lipstick was, and each decided whether it justified its £24.50 price tag. Here's how we got on. Why you can trust IndyBest reviews Lucy Smith is The Independent 's resident beauty writer and has not only covered black honey products previously, but is currently undergoing testing for the best lipsticks of all time. Daisy Lester is the team's senior shopping writer, having written for IndyBest since 2020. She's written about everything from lip oils to lip liners and is well-versed in the best formulas for easy application and long-lasting colour. Lastly, Sabrina Sahota joined our expert testers recently as consumer editor, but she has tested plenty of trending beauty products for other publishers, including the best red lipsticks.
The Independent
15-07-2025
- The Independent
The best Samsung phones in 2025, tried and tested
Finding the best Samsung smartphone for you depends on your budget and your needs. Thankfully, the world's leading Android phone maker gives you more than enough options to choose from, with devices to cater to every kind of user. For most, the Galaxy S25 series is the first port of call. Samsung's class-leading flagships are among the most popular Android phones in the world, cramming in fast processors, plenty of RAM, great cameras and sharp, bright displays. There's also the budget-friendly A-series, which strips away many of the more expensive features of the flagship phones to keep costs down, while retaining Samsung's slick software, top-end security, attractive design and premium build quality. Meanwhile, folding phones offer a change from the usual boring glass slabs. Samsung popularised the folding phone as we know it and, over the past six years, it's gradually refined and improved the design of its Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip phones. No longer a funky novelty, these mobiles are easy to recommend to anyone looking for a versatile phone. However, if you aren't techy, that can be a lot to hold in mind. As a tech expert, I've been covering the best phones for years. If you're in the market for a new Samsung smartphone, keep scrolling for my tried-and-tested reviews of top-rated models. How we tested Our team of IndyBest tech experts have been testing Samsung phones for years. To get a sense of how they perform, I test phones by using them as I would my regular mobile, over a one-month period. I assess what features are useful to the average person and look for any issues or quirks that only crop up outside of a straightforward testing scenario. I examined these phones by several key metrics: Performance: I looked at storage and RAM to see how each phone can cope with heavy-duty processing when watching videos or gaming. I look out for stuttering, buffering, and assess how many photos a phone can hold. Battery life: During the month of testing, I measured battery life across each day. I timed how many hours' use I got from a single charge, and how it varied from light browsing to streaming video on a commute. Camera: Camera testing is done in daylight and nighttime conditions. I took dozens of pictures of pets, landmarks, family and friends to check each image's resolution and clarity. AI: A relatively new criterion, most Samsung phones now come with AI features. I assessed these new features, such as the Galaxy S25 Ultra's new AI-powered editing tools. Portability: I also check how pocketable each phone is, and if it's comfortable to hold as you scroll. Many of Samsung's phones are foldable, so I check to see if this is a genuinely useful feature or a gimmick. Why you can trust IndyBest reviews Steve Hogarty is a tech journalist with more than a decade of experience reporting on and reviewing smartphones. He's tested hundreds of phones for IndyBest, and his reviews consider everything from performance and design to each phone's display, durability, camera quality and value for money, so you can be sure the results of this roundup are honest and unbiased. The best Samsung phones for 2025 are:
The Independent
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Here's how to get a £100 takeaway voucher when you buy a Panasonic TV
Panasonic has remained one of the biggest players in television manufacturing for decades. The brand is known across the world for a high-quality, broad range of home appliances, cameras, and, of course, TVs. If it's the latter that you're interested in, we've spotted a deal on two of the brand's TVs that you won't want to miss. Here at IndyBest, we rate Panasonic's TVs so highly that the TV-55Z95A OLED model (£1,599.99, was named our best buy in tech critic David Phelan's round-up of the best tried and tested 4K TVs. David found that 'Panasonic's OLED TVs have picture quality so rich and detailed it can take your breath away,' and praised the model's smooth and realistic imagery: 'from faithful skin tones to detailed shadowy areas – and it's still good for vibrant colours and deep black levels.' If you've been thinking about upgrading your current TV, now's the time. We've found a deal that not only gets you a discount on a 4K TV, but also grabs you a whopping £100 voucher on a takeaway or your groceries delivery. There are two Panasonic TVs with big discounts coupled with a £100 food voucher, which we've listed below. You can use the voucher on takeaways from Uber Eats, Just Eat, or Deliveroo, or on groceries from Sainsbury's, M&S, Waitrose, or Tesco. It's the perfect deal for a big night in with your favourite takeaway, all while watching your favourite film on a picture-perfect TV. On top of that, use the code 'Z6015' at checkout and save an additional 15 per cent off your purchase. This is in addition to the food delivery voucher and an already existing saving of £500 off. You'll need to be quick if you want to snap up this deal, as it ends on Thursday 31 July. This huge 65in TV sees a massive discount in this deal, with £500 deducted from the list price. This exceptional TV offers bright 4K clarity, and it's compatible with Dolby Vision and Atmos for the ultimate viewing experience. If the 65in TV is too large for your space, you can get a similar deal on the 55in model. Best of all, this TV is even cheaper, coming in at under £1000. If you've got your heart set on a different model, fear not, as there are other ways to save. Those who have access to Student Beans, a Blue Light Card, health service discount, defence discount service, discount for carers, discount for teachers or charity worker discounts can also enjoy 15 per cent off select purchases across Panasonic. There are big discounts on Panasonic's OLED TVs, including a whopping £1,000 off the 55in Z85 4K OLED TV (was £2,099.99, now £1,099.99, If you check out Panasonic's dedicated promotions page, you'll also find savings on everything from and wireless earphones to hair dryers and microwaves.
The Independent
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
The best vacuum cleaner deals to shop before the Amazon Prime Day sale ends
The Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale ends in one hour, but there's still time to take advantage of the best vacuum cleaner deals. Whether your current model has given up the ghost or you want a robot vacuum cleaner that will do all the hard work for you, the summer sale could save you hundreds of pounds on hi-tech models from tried and trusted brands such as Dyson, Shark and more. If you're on the hunt for a Shark vacuum, you'll want to check out this saving on the brand's anti-hair-wrap cordless vacuum (was £399.99, now £228.99, But there are plenty of other offers on top-rated brands As ever, the rest of IndyBest's team of shopping experts and I will be on hand throughout the sale, rounding up the best offers worth shopping. Keep scrolling for the top vacuum offers to snap up now. IndyBest's team of shopping experts have been covering Amazon Prime Day and other online sales for years. As well as tracking prices and knowing how to spot a good deal from a bad one, we spend the year researching and testing the best vacuum cleaners to bring you recommendations we think you'll love. As ever, within our Amazon Prime Day sale guides, we only ever recommend tried-and-tested products and those from brands we trust. The IndyBest team have reviewed countless Shark vacuums over the years, and they almost always make it into our guides to the best vacuums. For Prime Day, you can save an impressive £170 on this cordless stick model. With 60 minutes of run time, Shark's signature anti-hair wrap technology and four attachments (from a crevice tool to a pet tool), it's an excellent choice for homes with four-legged friends. This advanced model is the most powerful vacuum in Dyson's V8 range, so it should be able to suck up even the finest bits of dirt and dust. IndyBest reviewer Siobhan Grogan tested the similar V8 absolute, and was impressed by its quiet yet strong suction, so we'd expect much of the same from this advanced model. Right now, there's more than 30 per cent off the price but this deal won't last forever, as the Prime Day sale ends tonight. This 25 per cent saving on Shark's handheld pet vacuum isn't Prime exclusive, so you can hoover it up regardless of whether you have a membership. When we reviewed it, our tester recommended the classic CH950UK for small clean-ups, rather than the whole house or car cleaning. Nonetheless, it 'sucked up all the dust in a room in minutes', they praised, and picked up an 'alarming amount of hair from [their] deep-pile carpets', too. Topping our list of the best robot vacuum cleaners, the Eufy X10 Pro Omni is a truly hands-off device. It vacuums, mops, empties its own dustbin, refills its own water tank, avoids obstacles and even washes and dries its own mopping pads. Tech critic Steve Hogarty was impressed by its cleaning abilities. 'The mopping function is excellent. It doesn't just drag a damp mop pad around, it actually scrubs the floors, helping get rid of dried coffee stains.' The best car vacuum cleaner has nearly 40 per cent off at Amazon. 'While it's larger than a typical handheld, its flexible wand and motorised pet tool make it much easier to manoeuvre inside a car than you might expect', our tester noted. They found it 'easily tackled a boot full of golden retriever hair' and 'made light work of gritty footwells'. Now reduced by nearly £250, Eufy's X8 pro robot vacuum cleaner takes the hassle out of cleaning your home. 'There's no doubt Eufy's X8 has made my cleaning chores much simpler,' said our tester, Sarah. 'It's one less job I need to do and, as a busy parent, it has become a huge asset in the daily battle against dirt and debris.' With app connectivity, a quiet but powerful design, and expert sensors that swerve obstacles, this is a good vacuum at a great price. Shark's clean & empty cordless vacuum cleaner was awarded the top spot in our tests of the best Shark vacuum cleaners. Our tester Zoe Griffin praised the cleaner's power, writing 'for a cordless vacuum cleaner, the suction on this is truly impressive – it easily tackled pet hair, dirt and debris on hard floors and carpets for up to 60 minutes.' Right now, it has an impressive 47 per cent off. Dubbed the best for flexibility in our guide to car vacuums, this cordless Henry model has been reduced by 20 per cent. Though it hasn't been designed specifically for car use, the quick pro was found to be ideal for reaching under seats and into footwells. 'What makes it extra appealing is the pod system, which traps dust inside for a mess-free, allergen-safe empty,' said our reviewer. 'If your car interior gets as much traffic as your home, this one's a worthy multitasker.' A very similar vacuum cleaner to this one landed the top spot in our review of the best handheld vacuum cleaners, where our IndyBest tester praised it for being 'absolutely merciless on pet hair'. It's lightweight at only 1.5kg, bagless for easy emptying, and runs for 20 minutes on full charge. Plus, it has an LED spotlight to highlight hidden dirt in dark corners and crevices. Its price fluctuates between around £170 and £110, but this is a good deal that gets you 21 per cent off this Prime Day. In our review of the best cordless vacuum cleaners, Vax's homepro detect pet design was praised for how easy it was to use – and now it's been slashed in price by an impressive 46 per cent at Amazon, which is the cheapest I've seen it. The gadget features 'a large, comfortable handle, labelled attachments and large chunky buttons', our tester noted, adding that its performance was excellent. 'The vacuum has LED lights to reveal hard-to-see dirt', they said, while the flexi-wand was 'fantastic for cleaning under furniture'. The Eufy omni C20 robovac is down to its lowest ever price, with almost 40 per cent off during the Prime Day sale. Eufy is one of our favourite robot vacuum brands, with the X10 pro omni earning the top spot in tech writer Steve Hogarty 's round-up. This model has slightly less suction power but still has most of the features we've come to expect of robot vacuums, including a self-emptying station and mop pads that automatically clean and dry themselves in the base. This landed a spot in our guide to the best handheld vacuum, excelling at cleaning up pet hair, thanks to its serious power. Our tester noted that 'it tackled dirt, gravel and pet hair without breaking a sweat'. The 'mini motorised tool was a particular highlight. It's small enough to get into awkward spots but strong enough to lift embedded fluff from fabric,' they added. The nifty tool now has 20 per cent shaved off the price. For quick and easy clean-ups, consider investing in Shark's wandvac, which is now at one of its lowest ever prices with this Amazon Prime Day deal. In our review of the handheld vacuum, our tester praised its lightweight and compact design, which makes it easy to clean high or in hard-to-reach areas. And if you bag it in the sale, you'll save just shy of £50. Our IndyBest reviewer Zoe Griffin said this was the best corded model for cleaning upholstery. She found that it took seconds to convert it into a handheld vacuum cleaner, too. 'Having only used battery-operated handhelds in the car before, it was a real eye-opener to witness the power of this corded Vax on our mucky car seats,' she wrote. With this deal, you can get it for almost 25 per cent off. This Amazon basics vacuum is a bargain at full price, so any discount is an added bonus. The cost has been dropped by 16 per cent for Prime Day, although its recent discount history suggests it could fall as low as £19.40 this week if you keep an eye on it. Our writer Zoe crowned it as the best budget buy in our corded vacuum round-up, finding it 'provides a decent amount of power for the price'. It's small, but this makes it a great fit for 'those fiddly and annoying messes that happen daily when you have children or pets'.
The Independent
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
I've found 38 amazing Amazon Prime Day beauty deals on tried and tested brands
Discounts are dropping across makeup, skincare, perfumes, hair tools and more for the final day of the Amazon Prime Day sale. As a beauty expert, I'm bringing you all the best beauty deals. If you've been thinking about a cosmetics change-up, now's your chance to do away with dried-out mascaras or find a new favourite fragrance for less. Amazon is offering a bounty of beauty deals for 2025, and I've already seen top-tier discounts across Korean skincare, ghd hair straighteners and more. Whether you're on a strict budget or in the mood to splurge, you can rest assured your favourite high-end and affordable beauty brands have joined in on the deals. Think: Elemis, CeraVe and Color Wow, to name just a few. As IndyBest's resident beauty writer, I've been busy scouring Amazon for the very best discounts. I'm looking for trending products, tried-and-tested icons and killer deals – there'll be no 10 per cent letdowns here. Scroll on for my top picks. Why you can trust IndyBest coverage of the best beauty deals in Amazon's Prime Day sale As seasoned shopping experts here at the IndyBest, we know a thing or two about what makes a good deal. We've been writing about sales – Amazon Prime Day included – for years, and can spot a great discount. My experience as a beauty expert (having tried and tested hundreds of products) means I can help you make informed decisions about the products you're considering snapping up in the sale. If you're on the lookout for a new blusher, hair oil or LED face mask, you know where to turn. The best beauty deals in the Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale are: 'This has become one of my favourite fake tan formulas,' said IndyBest fashion and beauty writer Daisy Lester. In her review, Daisy said, 'Infused with skin-loving ingredients, the lightweight formula is super nourishing and hydrating.' Daisy also found the formula to be 'quick-drying and transfer-free'. It takes four to six hours for the tan to develop, and there's no need to wash off the formula after application. Best of all, you can now pick up a bottle with a discount of almost 30 per cent this Prime Day. Maybelline's sky high lash sensational mascara is one of my favourite budget-friendly mascaras. But I'm not the only one to love it. In her review, IndyBest assistant editor Sarah Jones found that her 'eyelashes instantly looked lengthened and lifted, and most impressively, stayed that way all day.' This isn't the lowest-ever price it's been, but there's more than 40 per cent off. There's 20 per cent off Medik8's liquid peptides advanced MP, thanks to this Prime Day deal. Formulated to support the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, the serum 'sat beautifully' under our reviewer 's make-up, and gave their skin a 'vibrancy' and ' light bounce that's hard to achieve without a tedious eight-step skincare routine'. Loved by the likes of Hailey Bieber and Victoria Beckham, this accessibly priced nourishing moisturiser is quite the skincare celebrity itself. It's thick and perfect for dry or rough patches and, our tester found in her pregnancy-safe skincare buys review, that Weleda skin food had 'helped heal angry areas of dry, itchy and red skin,' as well as being, 'an intensive redeemer that's nourished and restored a healthy barrier at an affordable price.' And now, it's been made even more affordable thanks to Prime Day. The Elemis pro-collagen cleansing balm is about as luxurious as make-up removal gets, using a unique blend of algae and essential oils to restore and deeply nourish skin. Its heavenly scent offers a spa experience at home. Skincare expert Louise Whitbread has used it for years, and when reviewing it, she found it 'a swift and efficacious way to remove make-up.' With nearly 30 per cent off for Amazon Prime Day, now's a better time than ever to give your end-of-day cleanse an upgrade. I'm adding it to my basket now. In my review of Cosrx skincare, this was the best product for hydrating irritated skin. The special ingredient of snail mucin is said to boost skin repair and luminosity, and reduce the appearance of fine lines. One small drop of the product was all I needed to treat my whole face. Amazon has slashed a hefty 52 per cent off its price this Prime Day. It's still a little pricey, but this highly rated IPL hair-removal device is now better than half price at Amazon. In her guide to the best IPL machines, Beauty expert Lucy Partington found that it's 'great for using on the underarms'. She added that the device was 'quick and convenient to use', with a full-body session taking her just 15–20 minutes. Whether you're new to skincare or you've already perfected your 12-step routine, CeraVe's AM moisturiser is universally adored. When beauty editor Lucy Partington put it through its paces in her CeraVe review, she found that the lotion has 'broad-spectrum, SPF50 protection and it's lightweight, nourishing and undetectable under make-up.' Now at one of the lowest prices we've ever seen, this do-it-all hero has a 41 per cent discount. A non-negotiable step in my haircare regimen, Color Wow's dream coat anti-frizz treatment is a reliable way to keep my hair looking sleek, smooth and static-free. In my review, I loved that the formula kept my hair straight and added some serious shine and gloss, even after a day in the rain. With UVA, UVB and long UVA protection, La Roche-Posay's SPF 50 sunscreen provides maximum sun protection while being lightweight and non-greasy. Beauty expert Lauren loves the stuff, saying in her review that 'the bottle's thin neck makes it incredibly easy to apply, as just the right amount is dispensed to cover every area of the face without any unwanted excess.' The sunscreen is instantly absorbed into your skin, reducing shine while still giving a fresh-faced glow. Scoring five out of five in our guide to the best eye creams, this brightening treatment focuses on reducing the appearance of dark circles. Our reviewer said this formula helped to 'illuminate' her tired eyes, but pointed out it is unlikely to provide full colour correction. However, an 'improvement in overall skin tone' was visible after continued use. Right now, you can pick up a bottle with a discount of 33 per cent. In her guide to the best bronzing drops, IndyBest reviewer Daisy Lester praised Isle of Paradise's serum for providing a natural-looking bronzed finish. Whether mixed with moisturiser or applied on its own, the serum has a skin-blurring effect. 'I felt I could even forgo foundation in favour of the illuminating formula, but it works just as nicely as a primer under makeup; a highlighter after makeup, or even as body bronzer,' said Daisy. Best of all, there's 36 per cent off the price this Prime Day. In my review of the best hair dryers, ghd's helios professional hair dryer scored top marks, taking the prize as my top pick for straight hair. The coveted tool tamed my flyaways and made my locks glossy. It instantly became a staple in my haircare regimen. Cheap throughout Prime Day and on sale for £123.99, it's just had an even bigger drop this morning. It's now the cheapest it's been since Black Friday 2022. A great multi-purpose pick, Olaplex's no 6 formula works instantly. What's more, it can be applied to wet or dry hair and, as global IndyBest editor Eva Waite-Taylor noted in her review, 'it's a really great leave-in repairing treatment that made our locks feel a lot healthier and more manageable.' Reduced by nearly £10 today, it's an easy solution for high-gloss, hydrated hair. If you've not yet tried CeraVe's hydrating cleanser, this 36 per cent reduction is the perfect opportunity. With ceramides and hyaluronic acid, this milky face wash cleanses without sensitivity thanks to its fragrance-free formula. Testing it in her guide to the best CeraVe products, beauty editor Lucy Partington was wowed at how it 'works to remove makeup and cleanses quickly and easily.' In fact, she loved it so much that she chose it as our best buy. If you suffer from breakouts, it can be hard to find a suitable sunscreen. In beauty writer Fani Mari 's review of the best SPFs for acne-prone skin, Lancaster's sun perfect unifying serum was found to be 'very lightweight and easy to apply'. If your current SPF supply is running low, I'd snap this one up while it's currently half price. IndyBest reviewer Elena Chabo was left impressed after using this Dyson device. Having tested the hair tool's full range of attachments, Elena said: 'It was easy to use, light, and dried my hair quickly.' She added that the 'speedy and effective Dyson airflow combined with the perfectly cupped diffuser design makes for undeniable results'. Whether you want to create curls, boost volume or tackle frizz, Dyson's six-in-one multi-styler is reduced to just shy of £400 at Amazon right now. A real handbag essential, I take my original eight hour cream everywhere with me, and use it for everything, be it dry cuticles or chapped lips. The balm smells like the inside of a luxury spa, and the texture is somewhere between a petroleum jelly and a thick cleansing balm, coming together to feel deeply nourishing. If there's one product worth your money this Amazon Prime Day, it's this. The best budget face SPF just got even cheaper thanks to the discount. The perfect pocket-sized sun cream is a great option for on-the-go application this summer. Our IndyBest tester trusted this SPF wholeheartedly as it protects from both UVB, UVA and long UVA rays. As for the 'lightweight lotion' formula, it 'instantly absorbs into the skin, while hyaluronic acid and vitamin E give that hit of hydration', she found. Dyson's coveted hair tools aren't cheap, but this Prime Day offer brings 20 per cent off. The nifty device uses hot air (rather than heated plates) to create poker-straight styles, and it can even be used on wet hair. When IndyBest editor Eva Waite-Taylor tried the airstrait for herself, she found it worked wonders, comparing the results at home to a professional blow-dry. This multitasking hair mist can do it all. It can detangle knots, defrizz your hair, add moisture and protect it from heat damage. In her review, beauty tester Ellis Cochrane said that 'If we could only buy one Color Wow product, it would be this one". It left her hair 'looking and feeling much softer and shinier', and it smells divine. It's only been on sale a handful of times this year, so now's the perfect chance to snap up a 20 per cent discount. 'Garnier's micellar water is arguably the most popular formula on the market thanks to its affordability and simple effectiveness,' I wrote in my review of the best micellar waters. The formula works well as a first cleanse and removes stubborn make-up. I've checked other retailers, and it's currently cheapest at Amazon. Setting spray is a must-have in the summer heat. But with so many options available, knowing where to start can be overwhelming. In her guide to the best setting sprays, Helen Wilson-Beevers loved that this all-nighter mist ensured her 'make-up was sealed and secure from morning until evening,' and you can now save £10. If you like a year-round bronze, you're in luck: Tan-Luxe's face drops are reduced by 42 per cent for Amazon Prime Day. In her review, tanning expert Daisy Lester found these drops are the best for a deep tan and commended their skincare benefits, describing how they work 'to strengthen the skin barrier, improve elasticity and firmness, and hydrate and soothe.' As well as nourishing your hair, the Olaplex No.7 bonding oil provides heat protection up to 230C. Our tester saw 'a serious boost in shine' when adding a few drops to the Olaplex No.6 bond smoother and noticed that her hair took less time to dry. You can save 34 per cent on the hair oil,and you won't find it much cheaper elsewhere right now. We'll be keeping a close eye on further price drops from the haircare brand as we head closer to Prime Day. Keep your makeup in place with this setting spray from L'Oréal Paris. The brand promises the formula is fast-drying and has been formulated to keep makeup in place for up to 36 hours. It's already reasonably priced compared to competitors' products, but right now, it has a huge 53 per cent discount. For sleek strands, reach for this ghd styling tool, which took the top spot in IndyBest's guide to the best hair straighteners. Beauty writer Maisie Bovingdon said she loved the fact that these straighteners are super quick to heat up and easy to use. 'The ceramic plates provide constant and even heat to effectively style your hair in one glide,' she noted. Even better, you can save almost 40 per cent on the price at Amazon right now. With a huge 69 per cent discount this Prime Day, L'Oréal's revitalift serum is now at a bargain price of £9.99 The formula landed a spot in beauty writer Lucy Smith 's review of the best hyaluronic acids, where she noted that 'the fragrance was actually one of the draws of this product… with a scent akin to a clean and apple-y L'Oréal shampoo.' Fast-absorbing with a silky texture, it works best when used before your morning and evening moisturiser. The Inkey List is one of my top affordable skincare brands and this product specifically is one I'm stocking up on in a bid to get a head start on the effects of ageing on my skin. When put to the test by our team, our reviewer found it 'gentle enough for those new to retinol,' and commented on how the formula was sensitive skin-approved. Shaving can be tricky, so epilating is the way to go, especially when you can save this much. Braun's silk-épil 9 was beauty editor Louise Whitbread 's IndyBest buy in her guide to the best epilators. She found that 'the epilator is flexible and can be tilted forward, backwards and side to side, which is especially handy when tackling your bikini line and the contours of the inner thigh.' Beauty writers at IndyBest have waxed lyrical about Isle of Paradise's tanning products on more than one occasion. The range is a bestseller for a reason, so I'd recommend stocking up on any of your favourites this Prime Day. Reduced to less than half price, its face tanning drops can be mixed into your skincare or make-up, and contain coconut, chia seed and avocado oil for an extra hit of skin hydration. If eye bags or dark circles are a concern, it's time to invest in a great eye cream. This offering from Haruhuru Wonder is infused with bakuchiol to help fight ageing, crow's feet and fine lines. The impressive ingredients list also contains a high level of antioxidants and vitamins from black rice extract, which are said to provide a plumping hydration to the eye area. It now has a whopping 53 per cent off for Amazon Prime Day. Here's a 36 per cent saving on our favourite body sunscreen. It's perfect. It doesn't pill, it absorbs quickly, and there's no white cast. It's very effective, and we found there's more than enough to last you for a 10-day holiday. We were delighted to spot Aestura's atobarrier365 cream in Amazon Prime Day's sale. With a huge 30 per cent off, this moisturiser is an ideal choice for anybody suffering from dry or dehydrated skin. A much-loved Korean product, Aestura's moisturiser has been developed to provide up to 120 hours of hydration. Though she hasn't reviewed it for The Independent, one of our writers, Mollie Davies, uses this cream every day and finds it one of the most hardworking moisturisers she's ever tried. It tackled her eczema in just a few days and left her skin perfectly hydrated. Buy now COSRX master pimple patch intensive, 36 patches value pack: Was £11.99, now £7.75, Be it for under-the-skin spots or a blemish that's recently come to a head, COSRX's Korean skincare pimple patches are my go-to, even if they just stop me from picking my skin. Over the past few months, when I've used these salicylic acid-pumped patches, I've seen a noticeable difference in the state of the blemish overnight, with reduced redness and often the spot dissolved entirely. I can't recommend them enough, especially with 34 per cent off. Buy now Lancôme la vie est belle eau de parfum and génifique serum bundle: Was £125, now £87.50, Lancôme's la vie est belle 100ml perfume is usually sold for £127, but this bundle means you get the perfume for £87.50. On top of that, you get a génifique anti-aging serum. The brand's best-selling fragrance has notes of pear, blackberry, iris, patchouli and orange blossom for a fresh, beautifully sunny scent. Buy now L'Oréal Paris elvive glycolic gloss bundle: Was £57.96, now £27.49, Get £57 worth of L'Oréal's glycolic gloss products for just £27.49 in the Prime Day sale – that's an impressive 53 per cent saving. This four-piece bundle includes the viral shampoo, conditioner, lamination treatment and leave-in serum, and promises your glossiest hair yet. The unique gloss complex seals cuticles to smooth, strengthen and add serious shine for up to five washes. Buy now Aveeno daily moisturising body lotion: Was £10.49, now £6.41, This excellent moisturiser has a big discount for Amazon Prime Day. One of our testers swears by it. Evie Breese found that this simple moisturiser is a 'game-changer' for managing eczema. 'If I have a flare-up, applying Aveeno lotion regularly will cause it to practically disappear in a couple of days, something that nothing else I've tried has achieved.' Buy now What is Amazon Prime Day? The Amazon Prime Day beauty deals are a rare chance to snap up your favourite brands – think Color Wow, Olaplex and CeraVe – for less. These reductions are solely for Prime members (though it's not too late to sign up). Amazon puts on a handful of other exclusive sales throughout the year, including the Spring Deal Days and Autumn's Big Deal Days, but the summer date is arguably its biggest hitter. Look out for 'lightning' deals, too; they're a great way to snap up an even better saving on popular products across skincare, grooming and more. After more deals? Browse the best air fryer discounts in the Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale now
