The Prime Day 2026 deals Reviewed staffers are actually buying

I didn't expect to still be getting shopping texts from my coworkers on the last day of Prime Day 2026. Turns out, when you work with people who think about products constantly, the final hours of a sale bring out some strong opinions.

This is the last update to our staff picks list—real purchases, real reasoning, from people who are very hard to impress and apparently very easy to sell on a good deal.

For curated deals across all categories, check out our Best Prime Day 2026 deals.

Prime Day 2026 staff picks

Leigh Harrington, Executive Editor

• Buying: Mediheal Retinol lifting mask
• The deal $16, down from $40

“I always wait to see if Korean skincare brand Mediheal will put their products on sale…particularly the sheet masks and the face serum. They are lightweight and perfect for summer.”

Vaughn Weiss, Platform Developer

• Buying: White noise machine
• Prime Day price: $22.79, down from $27.99

“AC season is here, and I can hear my neighbor’s unit. I’m getting a noise machine so I can help drown out the noise and still stay focused while working at my desk.”

Lauren Forgione, Director, Strategic Content & Communications

• Buying: Nespresso Capsules
• The deal: $36, down from $45

“Love love love my Nespresso machine, but the pods are $$$. Whenever I can get them on sale, I do. These are forever on my Prime Day watch list.”

Hannah Emmerson, Performance Content Associate

• Buying: Ninja Foodi
• The deal: $249.98, down from $379.99

“I use my air fryer almost every day and have been wanting to upgrade to one that could cook a protein and sides simultaneously.”

Devin McQuillan, Senior Content Strategist

• Buying: Unbrush
• The deal: $10.80, down from $18

“I’ve heard this is an EXCELLENT hairbrush for curly hair, so I’m hoping to get it on sale.”

Devin Guinn, Senior Category Director

• Buying: Dyson cordless vacuum
• The deal: $589.99, down from $839.99

“I'm always hopeful for a deal on a newer Dyson cordless vacuum model. They are still the best vacuum for our space and dealing with our dog's fur balls.”

Charlotte Neff, Director of Retention Marketing

• Buying: Paula’s Choice Retinol Face Treatment
• The deal: $45.50, down from $65

"I always refill all my skincare for the entire year, haha, especially Paula’s Choice CLINICAL 1% Retinol and other Paula’s Choice products. They usually have pretty big discounts for Prime Day (and they're a good brand!)."

Amanda Eiden, Copywriter

• Buying: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
• The deal: $16.20, down from $20.49

“This large tub of moisturizer lasts me over a year, so I always stock up on Prime Day. I’ve been watching the price, and it’s actually at the lowest price it’s been all year!”

Jessica Kanzler, Copywriter

• Buying: Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker
• The deal: $189.99, down from $245

"I cook a simply laughable amount of rice. This is one of my favorite brands, and Prime Day dropped one of their best rice cookers to the lowest price I've seen all year."

More Prime Day 2026 coverage

Want to browse the full sale? Head to our Best Prime Day 2026 deals hub for our top-tested picks across every category. Also check our our coverage on the best Prime Day kitchen and home deals and Prime Day deals under $50.