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From Trending K-Beauty to Dyson & Ouai – The Best Prime Day Deals Ranked by a Certified Beauty Lover
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Get ready to shop till you drop. Amazon Prime Day upon us.
The day has finally come where you can easily shop some of the best deals of the year on beloved products from hair care to makeup. With so many deals afoot, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to create a comprehensive list of some of the best of the best beauty deals you can shop right now. We’re talking deals up to 50% off on raved-about brands like Dyson, IT Cosmetics, Ouai, Medicube, Salt & Stone and so much more.
You’ll want to act fast. You can only shop these deals up until the end of the day on July 11. Whether you’re looking to update your beauty routine with top-notch products or simply checking out the best the beauty world has to offer, you’re in the right place.
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, Eau De Toilette Spray for Women
A 1.7 fluid ounce bottle of a Dolce & Gabbana fragrance.
Want to smell like a calm ocean breeze in the Italian Riviera? Now you can with this Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau De Toilette Spray on sale for just $63. This designer fragrance is 40% off, something you don’t see very often from big designer houses. The 1.7 ounce spray is an Eau De Toilette, which means it is less intense than an Eau De Parfum, so keep that in mind before purchasing.
Divi Scalp Serum
A scalp serum for thinning hair.
Wave bye-bye to thinning hair thanks to this Divi Scalp Serum, currently on sale for $14. No pseudoscience here. This serum is backed by clinical studies that show, in a 12-week period, 90% of users noticed a visible improvement in hair fullness, and 87% noted increased hair density. It’s all thanks to ingredients like caffeine that stimulate hair follicles and peppermint & rosemary oil for hydrating the tresses. The formula is also water-based, so it doesn’t leave a residue even after daily use.
Tarte Blush Tape Liquid Blush
Liquid blush with a sponge applicator.
Blush blindness is overrated. This Tarte liquid blush is a banger, and it’s currently 40% off. The product comes in a branded tube with a sponge applicator that floods with product once the tube is squeezed. Once the sponge is saturated, you can apply it where you’d normally blush. Think the apples of the cheeks, bridge of the nose and even the chin if you’re feeling frisky. If this Cherry red hue isn’t your thing, Amazon has five other colors in stock that are all on sale.
Dyson Airwrap™ Origin
A hair tool from Dyson.
Want Beyoncé-approved hair? The Queen Bae uses Dyson’s Airwrap to get her hair looking flawless both on and off stage and the hair tech is currently on sale for Prime Day for just $399.99. The product uses air to style, hence the name, rather than heat, preventing damage. It has three styling attachments that allow users to blow dry, curl and shape. If it’s good enough for Beyoncé, we’re sure it’ll be good enough for our readers.
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum
A soothing K-beauty serum.
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum is like glass skin in a bottle, and it’s currently $62. Don’t believe us? The product’s impressive lightweight, hydrating formula can back it up. You’ve got vitamin C for brightening along with fermented ginseng, which boosts collegan, hydrates and totes anti-aging effects. The First Care serum is what we call a preventative formula, which basically means it’s used to strengthen the skin’s barrier so it can hold its own against sun exposure and aging. All that in this tiny bottle? You bet.
IT Cosmetics Illumination CC+ Cream
A radient full-coverage foundation.
IT Cosmetics is well-known for its high-coverage complexion products, and this illuminating CC+ Cream is no exception. Currently on sale for 40%, this CC cream features a hydrating, illuminated finish thanks to micronized light-reflecting pigments that give the skin a youthful glow. Not just for looking good, this formula also features protective ingredients like SPF 50 sunscreen and an anti-aging serum, which includes a mix of ingredients like collagen and hyaluronic acid that hydrate and strengthen the skin’s barrier. It’s like makeup and skincare all in one. How cool is that?
TONYMOLY All You Need Mask Set
A box set of sheet masks.
Like the name suggests, TONYMOLY’s All You Need Mask Set gives you all you need to tackle your skincare wants and needs. The set is currently $20.15 and includes 10 sheet masks + 3 eye masks that target hydration, brightening, firming, soothing and revitalizing the skin. Each formula is gentle and effective and works on all skin types.
Medicube Age-R Booster Pro Pink Massager
A skincare application device
If you’re like us, you don’t have enough money to shell out on weekly facials. Medicube’s Age-R Booster Pro Pink gives you a facial experience at home, and for cheap, too. Used by celebs such as Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Khloe Kardashian, this product is a beauty wand that is used to help enhance the absorption of your serums or moisturizers.
To use, apply skincare as usual and massage in with the device in a circular motion on Booster Mode. How does it work? Well, the device aims to help open up the skin, allowing deeper penetration of active ingredients in your skincare products so they’re able to penetrate and do what they need to do. There’s also an Air Shot mode that can be used on dry skin to eliminate bacteria and reduce enlarged oil glands.
Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream
A hydrating jelly-like cream.
Medicube is beloved by Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber and IVE’s Wonyoung, so you know it works. The South Korean skincare brand boasts real results with a line of products that target a variety of skincare ailments, from lack of hydration to acne. This Collagen Jelly Cream focuses on boosting hydration while firming and smoothing out uneven skin tones.
As the name suggests, collagen is the main ingredient in this product, hydrolyzed collagen to be exact. If you didn’t know, collagen is a naturally occurring protein in the skin that is crucial for maintaining firmness, elasticity and hydration. Now, hydrolyzed collagen just means that the proteins were broken down into smaller pieces, enhancing absorption. This naturally occurring protein is lacking for some, which means this cream could come in handy to replace and replenish, giving your skin that youthful “glass skin” glow.
TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation
A cushion foundation in a slew of shades.
This South Korean cushion foundation went absolutely viral on TikTok this past year, and the hype hasn’t died down since. You can now get your hands on the sensational TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation on super sale to test it out for yourself. The genius in this product, and other cushion foundations, is the cushion applicator that works to gently disperse product, allowing the user to wear the product sparingly or build it up for a more full-coverage moment. TIRTIR’s foundation is also surprisingly inclusive, with numerous shades available in the same trusted formula, something you don’t see very often when it comes to cushion foundations.
T3 AireLuxe Professional Ionic Hair Dryer and Brush Set
A hair dryer and two brush set.
Three products for the price of one can never be wrong. Right now, you can get T3’s AireLuxe Professional Ionic Hair Dryer along with a brush set. That’s 32% off the bundle’s original price. The included dryer is fitted with a custom-engineered fan that dries the hair 2x faster, while retaining natural moisture so you won’t be left with dry or brittle locks. Both brushes are meant for styling while drying, working volume into your follicles without tugging or pulling. We can see these three pieces making a great gift for those just beginning their hair styling journey.
Ouai St. Barts Body Cleanser Travel Size
A foaming body wash.
Ouai is best known for their haircare product; however, they also cater to skincare needs. The brand’s St. Barts Foaming Body Wash is an underrated hit. The secret to this formula’s success is the blend of oils, namely rosehip and jojoba seed, that hydrate while cleansing. The foaming wash is scented with Ouai’s St. Barts fragrance, which features notes of dragon fruit, orange blossom, tuberose and musk that evoke vacations sat beneath a blooming tropical tree. You’ll be smelling and feeling fresh in no time.
Revlon ColorStay Multi-Liner in 010 Mischief Maker
A burgundy liner in a creamy blendable formula.
Revlon’s ColorStay line of liners is iconic. Not only are they ultra-creamy and pigmented, but the product can be used on the eyes, lips and face to create just about any look. If you can dream it up, you can create it with this liner. Right now, the Multi-Liner is available on sale for Prime Day in eight unique shades. Our favorite shade is 010 Mischief Maker, a burgundy hue that we think would look universally flattering, but especially good on green or hazel eyes.
ITK Nourishing Lip Balm 0.2 Oz
A hydrating lip balm in a tube.
This ITK product is one of Miley Cyrus’ fave lip balms, and it’s currently on sale. You know it’s good if it has the Cyrus stamp of approval. This lip product includes key ingredients, including shea butter, coconut oil and vitamin E that work to combat dry skin, locking in moisture for a plush, non-sticky feel. Beyond the hydrating formula, the pointed doe-foot applicator allows for precise application every time. With this balm in your arsenal, you’ll be waving bye-bye to chapped lips, for an affordable price to boot.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in Shade 146
A concealer with a plush applicator.
This Maybelline concealer works to conceal discoloration, smooth out wrinkles and hide acne scarring, and it’s from the drugstore. You’ve got the pigment and staying power of a high-end concealer with a price tag that’s hard to beat. Age Rewind is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog your pores, and it comes in a slew of shades so you can easily find the right hue for you. If you can believe it, this concealer is even more affordable. At this point, buying a few shades is a no-brainer.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing UVLOCK SPF 45
A moisturizing sunscreen.
This viral K-Beauty sunscreen is a two-for-one deal, and it’s currently on sale. Round Lab’s Birch Juice product is a sunscreen and moisturizer in one. It features SPF 45 along with skincare ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide that hydrate, leaving the skin looking shiny and plump. Once applied, this moisturizer meets sunscreen goes on clear and thin without leaving a pesky whitecast. It’s sun protection with an added hydrating bonus. What’s not to love?
Salt & Stone Natural Deodorant in Santal & Vetiver
A long-wearing scented deodorant.
Good deodorant is a must-have, especially during the summer. If you’re prone to sweating like I am, not to fear. Salt & Stone is currently having a major sale on their beloved Natural Deodorant in the heady scent santal and vetiver. Beyond the heavenly smell, this stick deodorant is long-lasting, aluminium-free and travel-ready thanks to its compact size. You’ll be protected for up to 48 hours of summer fun without breaking a sweat.
SHEGLAM Color Bloom Liquid Blush in Shade On Point
A bright pink liquid blush with a sponge applicator.
Blendable and oh-so-pigmented, SHEGLAM’s Color Bloom liquid blush is popular for a reason. This liquid flush comes in a matte finish with a medium but buildable coverage. It all happens thanks to the liquid blush’s applicator, a wide doe foot saturated with product that you can dot onto your skin.
Once applied, you can tap the blush out with your fingers or buff in with a fluffy brush for an airbrushed look. Color Bloom comes in a multitude of shades that work for all skin tones, but On Point is our fave. The muted rose petal-esque pink has neutral undertones that universally work to bring a wash of color to your cheeks. For a sunkissed look, we recommend dotting this blush on the cheekbones, chin and the bride of the nose.
Kitsch Stainless Steel Gua Sha Facial Tool
A stainless steel facial tool to de-puff.
It’s time to embrace the natural face you were given, enhancing your looks with natural tips and tricks. A good way to help reduce puffiness is with a gua sha tool. You know it works because gua sha — a healing therapy — has been used in beauty routines in China going back thousands of years. The scraping tool — which can be made of various hard materials such as stone and jade — has since been adapted to provide different benefits. Kitsch’s gua sha tool is made of stainless steel, a material that works to cool and help depuff the skin.
Stainless steel is also non-porous, meaning it won’t harbor bacteria or moisture like would. This also means your products will absorb better. In general, gua sha tools are used to massage the body in tandem with an oil or moisturizer, promoting blood circulation and lymphatic drainage. Lymphatic drainage is just a fancy way of saying you’re moving extra fluid from a swollen area into an area where the lymph nodes will work to drain said fluid.
Tocobo Cotton Airy Sun Stick SPF 50
A stick sunscreen with SPF 50.
It’s heatwave season, which means protecting your skin, especially while on the go, can be a challenge. Tocobo Cotton Airy Sun Stick makes sunscreen application simple. No messy cream or spray, just swipe on and go. The SPF 50 formula is contained in a roll-up stick that glides on, leaving the skin with a matte finish sans the nasty white cast. A sunblock that reads “Broad-spectrum” simply means it protects the skin from both UVA and UVB rays. These pesky rays can cause skin cancer and premature aging if the skin is left unprotected. The Sun Stick is super compact, small enough to chuck in your bag or fanny pack making it perfect for festival season for application on the fly.
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Fat Oil Lip Drip in Shade 06 Follow Back
A glittering lip oil a neutral glossy hue.
Juicy lips are simply elite in our book. If you’re ready to get glossy for summer, NYX’s Fat Oil Lip Drip is available on sale at Amazon. You’ve got 14 unique shades from clear to pink to choose from. Our favorite? 06 Follow Back, a coral hue with flecks of glitter suspended throughout. The beauty about NYX’s lip oil, and lip oils in general, is that they’re not sticky.
The formula is oil based rather than a sticky gel base, meaning the product sits comfortably on the lips without leaving an uncomfortable residue. These lip oils offer up to 12 hours of hydration, while the tint is even and buildable. We like the glitter flecks because they catch the light, offering the lips a three-dimensional finish. If you don’t like the glitter, there are plenty of finishes to choose from that aren’t jam-packed with shine.
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Clairo, Lucy Dacus & More Artists Join ‘No Music for Genocide’ Israel Boycott as Ceasefire Takes Effect
The No Music for Genocide cause is continuing to grow, with Clairo, Lucy Dacus and numerous other artists announcing their commitment to removing their catalogs from Israel amid the violence in Gaza.
The campaign announced the new additions on Friday (Oct. 10), revealing that Nao, Wolf Alice, Of Monsters and Men, Aurora and Mallrat have also added their names to the boycott. The news comes shortly after Lorde, Hayley Williams, Paramore, Björk, MUNA and Paloma Faith joined the 1,000-plus others who are part of the growing movement.
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Originally launching in September with more than 400 signees, No Music for Genocide aims to support Palestinian people by pulling music from streaming services in Israel through geo-blocking. Kneecap, Faye Webster, Japanese Breakfast, Aminé, Massive Attack, Soccer Mommy, Rina Sawayama, MIKE, Primal Scream and Fontaines D.C. were among the first artists to join when it launched.
“Culture can’t stop bombs on its own, but it can help reject political repression, shift public opinion toward justice and refuse the art-washing and normalization of any company or nation that commits crimes against humanity,” reads a statement from No Music for Genocide in a release. “This initiative is one part of a worldwide movement to erode the support Israel needs to continue its ongoing systems of oppression.”
News of the campaign’s expansion comes just a few days after Israel’s war against Hamas — which began on Oct. 7, 2023, after the terrorist group attacked and killed 1,200 Israelis while taking 251 more hostage — reached the two-year mark. Israel has killed more than 67,000 Palestinians in that time, leading the United Nations to declare in September that the country is committing genocide.
As of Friday, however, Israel declared that a ceasefire has taken effect, pulling troops out of urban areas in exchange for Hamas’ release of 20 hostages. Israel will then free 250 imprisoned Palestinians and 1,700 war detainees, according to Reuters.
With Israeli military now pulling out of parts of Gaza, thousands of Palestinians are currently traveling back on foot to whatever is left of their abandoned homes. To say the least, it’s a bittersweet moment that follows more than 700 straight days of violence, hunger and homelessness experienced by the Palestinian people, as well as two years of people all over the world — including many A-list artists — protesting Israel’s actions.
“People are screaming with joy in the streets,” a 20-year-old Palestinian woman named Raghad Izzat Hamouda told CNN on Friday. “Imagine that you survived the genocide that lasted for two whole years under the bombing, hunger, destruction, fear.”
John Lodge, bassist and vocalist for symphonic prog-rock greats The Moody Blues for over 50 years, died this week. A post from his family appeared on his official Facebook page Friday morning (Oct. 10) announcing that Lodge “has been suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us.” He was 82.
Lodge was born in the suburbs of Birmingham, England in 1948. After falling in love with rock and roll in its early days, he started playing in Birmingham bands in the early ’60s and met Ray Thomas, who would soon become a founding member of the Moody Blues. When that band’s original bassist Clint Warwick left the group in 1966, Lodge stepped in at his replacement.
At the time he joined the band, The Moody Blues had scored just one real chart hit, a blue-eyed soul cover of Bessie Banks’ “Go Now!” that peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1965. Following the addition of Lodge (as well as new guitarist and singer Justin Hayward), the band took a turn towards more symphonic, progressive and psychedelic rock. The band’s first album in its new configuration, 1967’s ambitious Days of Future Passed was not a big chart hit at first, but did spawn another Hot 100 hit in the No. 22-peaking “Tuesday Afternoon,” and began to win over a devoted fanbase with its lush arrangements and panoramic performance and presentation.
The band’s albums grew increasingly successful through the late ’60s and early ’70s, as the band hit the top five of the Billboard 200 with each of 1970’s A Question of Balance, 1971’s Every Good Boy Deserves Favour and 1972’s Seventh Sojourn — its first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — while spinning off Hot 100 hits like 1970’s “Question” (No. 21) and 1971’s “The Story in Your Eyes” (No. 23). The band’s biggest hit of all would not come from these ’70s albums, however, but from a revived highlight of Days of Future Passed, as that album’s climactic epic “Nights in White Satin” reached No. 2 in late 1972, five years after its initial release.
Lodge’s sturdy bass lines were a big part of anchoring songs like “Satin” and 1973’s rollicking No. 12 hit “I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band),” helping keep their majestic arrangements from ever drifting off into pomposity. Lodge also wrote and sang on “Singer,” as well as on 1972 No. 29 hit “Isn’t Life Strange,” and he and Hayward co-wrote and split lead vocals on the band’s 1981 No. 12 hit “Gemini Dream.”
Following the band’s massive 1972 commercial peak with Sojourn and the revitalized “Satin,” it went on hiatus, as Lodge and Hayward worked on the 1975 album Blue Jays, a top 20 Billboard 200 success with a couple minor Hot 100 hit singles in “I Dreamed Last Night” (No. 47) and “Blue Guitar” (No. 94) — the only hits Lodge ever scored on the chart under his own name. Lodge also released his solo debut with 1977’s Natural Avenue, though the album saw limited success.
The Moody Blues picked back up in the late ’70s, and continued to thrive through the ’80s with a poppier, more synth-than-strings-driven sound. The band even found success on MTV with 1986’s “Your Wildest Dreams,” its second and final top 10 Hot 100 hit (No. 9), thanks to a plot-driven, Brian Grant-directed video. In the ’90s, the band’s commercial success dwindled, but it continued touring successfully well into the 21st century, with Lodge staying on as a core member until its official dissolution in 2018, the year the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Lodge also recorded a second solo album in 2015, 10,000 Light Years Ago, and began touring solo, including a 2019 stint supporting fellow prog rock titans Yes. The same year, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement award from the Prog Awards, honoring his half-century of greatness within the genre. Most recently, he released this February’s solo EP Love Conquers All.
The cause of Lodge’s death is still unknown. See the complete Facebook post announcing his passing below, as well as a clips of a few of his most legendary works with The Moody Blues, and the title track to his final solo release.
Announcement from John’s Family
It is with the deepest sadness that we have to announce that John Lodge, our darling husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and brother has been suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us. As anyone who knew this massive hearted man knows, it was his enduring love of his wife, Kirsten, and his family, that was the most important thing to him, followed by his passion for music, and his faith.
He was never happier than being on stage – he was ‘Just a ‘Singer in a Rock and Roll Band’ and he adored performing with his band and son-in-law, Jon (vocalist with YES), and being able to continue sharing this music with his fans. It gave him even more joy to be able to work with his daughter Emily and son Kristian and spend time watching his grandson John-Henry play football and dream of him playing for Birmingham City one day!
John peacefully slipped away surrounded by his loved-ones and the sounds of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly. We will forever miss his love, smile, kindness, and his absolute and never-ending support. We are heartbroken, but will walk forwards into peace surrounded by the love he had for each of us. As John would always say at the end of the show, thank you for keeping the faith.
Please understand that we are not making any further comments, however we would like to leave you with John’s song ’Whispering Angels’ whilst we take a moment to reflect on this incredible man who touched so many lives.”
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Warner Music Close to Netflix Deal That Would Create Movies Around the Label’s Superstars: Report
If you thought we were at peak biopic, you may have been wrong — as a new deal suggests you should probably expect many more films and documentaries about music legends in the future.
Warner Music Group (WMG) is “close to an agreement” with Netflix to create movies and documentaries based on the company’s artists and songs, according to Bloomberg. WMG, which shut down its internal division that produced film and TV shows earlier this year and is looking to outsource that work, the report claimed.
Speaking at the Bloomberg Screentime conference on Wednesday (Oct. 8), WMG CEO Robert Kyncl did not confirm a pending partnership but laid out numerous reasons why the company should work with a global streaming platform. “Our company has a tremendous catalog: Prince, Madonna, Fleetwood Mac,” Kyncl said. “It just goes on and on and on. The stories we have are incredible, and they haven’t really been told. We’re like Marvel [Comics] for music.”
Kyncl, who as a Netflix executive helped the company launch its streaming service in 2007, added that “it makes a lot of sense for us to partner with a company that can bring it to life all around the world.” Netflix, which has more than 300 million subscribers in over 190 countries, would provide WMG with a massive audience for video content without the additional costs involved with theatrical releases.
Netflix has created numerous music-focused documentaries, including Martin Scorsese’s Rolling Thunder Revenue: A Bob Dylan Story; Miss Americana, a look at Taylor Swift’s career and personal life; Quincy, a history of celebrated producer and musician Quincy Jones; and Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé.
Music biopics have become an increasingly popular piece of content as companies have invested billions of dollars in artist catalogs and name and likeness rights. The 2018 film Bohemian Rhapsody “turbocharged” demand for Queen’s catalog and played a role in its lofty $1.27 billion valuation when it was purchased by Sony Music in 2024. The 2022 film Elvis boosted the value of the late singer’s estate from $600 million in 2020 to $1 billion in 2022, a source told Billboard. Likewise, the upcoming Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen biopics could help Sony Music improve its return on its investments in those artists’ catalogs.
But the time required to develop films means the payoff — synch royalties and increased streams and radio play — aren’t immediate. As Natalia Nastaskin, chief content officer at Primary Wave, told Billboard in 2024, that lag time could mean the peak of music biopics “may take several years.”
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