Amazon Prime Day 2024 best deals revealed including £22 Crocs and £5 makeup essentials – plus reduced Apple AirPods

AMAZON Prime Day is here and there are thousands of bargains to choose from.

Shoppers can browse through discounted items across dozens of categories.

The two-day sale event lasts until midnight tonight (July 17), with exclusive discounts for Prime members.

It includes thousands of products, gadgets and fashion items with knock-down prices.

It could also be the perfect time to get your Christmas presents in early.

There are discounts available on a range of products including from brands like Shark, Beats, Swarovski and Apple.

But with so many products to scour, it’s easy to get overwhelmed.

So we’ve rounded up our favourite  to help you out, plus we’ll keep updating it throughout the day so you’re up to date.

What is Amazon Prime Day?

Amazon Prime Day has become a staple of the retail sales calendar, perhaps only matched in popularity by Black Friday in November.

This July’s Big Deals Day began on July 16 and runs until midnight tonight – the 17th.

Can anyone shop?

You need to be an  to get the deals.

If you’re not a member then you can , which gives you full access to the sale.

Remember to cancel before the trial ends, or you’ll be charged £8.99 a month.

Is everything a bargain?

Not necessarily, you should always check prices using websites  or Price Spy.

They show you whether the item has ever been cheaper before and you can set up alerts to track prices. 

Also, remember: a bargain isn’t a bargain if you don’t need the item.

And as always, don’t forget to search for the item elsewhere to make sure you’re getting the best deal.

You can also have a quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab to see how much retailers are selling a particular item for.

Below we reveal our top picks for the Amazon Prime Day deals this week.

Echo Dot (5th generation) Bluetooth smart speaker with Alexa 

• Was £54.99; now £24.99 (save 55%) –

Amazon has slashed the price of its 5th gen Echo Dot complete with Alexa.

You can ask Alexa for weather updates, timers, answers, and playful interactions.

Play music, podcasts and audio books through the speaker with clearer vocals and richer bass than previous versions.

You can grab it today for just £24.99 down from £54.99.

Maybelline Lash Sensational Volumizing and Thickening Waterproof Mascara

• Was £9.99; now £4.51 (save 55%) –

Give your lashes a little extra oomph with Maybelline’s lash sensational mascara.

It’s down to a very reasonable £4.51 from the usual price of £9.99.

An essential part of any makeup collection, this mascara is also waterproof so will stay on in the shower, swimming pool or if you’re getting teary at a soppy movie.

Reviewers also attest to the mascara’s staying power with 65% giving it five stars.

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case ​​​​​​​

• Was £129.00; now £169.00 (save 24%) –

It’s not easy to come by discounts on Apple gadgets, but its 3rd gen Airpods are on discount in the Prime Day sales.

You can score £40 off the airpods, a worthwhile saving if you’ve been eyeing up a pair for a while.

You can get up to six hours of listening from one charge and the pods are also sweat and water resistant.

There are also discounts on Apple iPads in the Amazon flash sale if you’re looking for money off other tech from the popular brand.

Crocs Unisex’s Baya Clogs

• Was £45; now £22 (save 50%) – .

Say what you like about Crocs, but they’re comfy, easy to wear and great for the beach.

And if you’re a fan of the footwear, you can bag a big saving in the Amazon sale.

There are a variety of colours to choose from though savings vary depending on shade.

A black pair comes in at £21.37 whereas the bright cobalt is £22.50.

The usual price of Crocs is around £45 so it’s a decent discount either way.

Silentnight Miracoil Ortho Luxury Mattress Small Double

• Was £379; now £175.99 (save 54%) –

If you need to upgrade your bed, the Amazon sale can be a good opportunity to grab a deal.

There are a number of mattresses on offer, including this Silentnight small double.

The price has been cut from £379 to £175.99 – more than half off the original cost.

You can get deals across a range of sizes and brands.

Boss Femme eau de toilette

• Was £79; now £32.50 (save 59%) –

A 75ml bottle of Bosse Femme eau de toilette has had the price cut to £32.50 from £79 – a saving of more than half price.

This would make a perfect gift for a lovely woman in your life. The fragrance has a soft and citrus scent – great for a special evening out and also works in the day.

The scent is a firm favourite among reviewers with many praising the long-lasting scent.

Le Creuset Signature Enamelled Cast Iron Round Casserole Dish

• Was £315; now £159.99 (save 50%) –

Le Creuset is a little like the Rolls Royce of kitchenware.

The dishes are super pricey but you can get half off if you’ve long been hankering after the brand.

The casserole dish is a good investment and can be used for one-pot stews, roasts, pasta, to curry, soup as well as bread and cakes.

It’s available in a range of sizes – the 26cm model is down from £315 to £159.99.

Roborock S7 Max Ultra Robot Vacuum Cleaner

• Was £999.99; now £599 (save 40%) –

Robo vacuums are the latest helping hand around the home that everyone wants.

This Roborock S7 Max Ultra Robot Vacuum Cleaner with Mop, 5,500 Pa Robotic Vacuums, Auto Dust Emptying is down to £599 from £999.

Still not exactly cheap, but can be a worthwhile investment if you’ve been eyeing one up for a while.

It comes with a smart app which suggests areas the vacuum may get stuck.

The gadget has warm air drying to help prevent unpleasant odours.

Plus, a carpet boost feature allows for deeper cleaning on these surfaces.

Purina ONE Adult Dry Cat Food Rich in Chicken 6kg

• Was £36.09; now £20.79 (save 42%) –

The cost of feeding your feline friend can add up.

Amazon Prime deals can be a god point to stock up and save.

A 6kg pack of Purina ONE Adult Dry Cat Food Rich in Chicken has around 40% knocked off the usual cost down from £36.09 to £20.79.

Myprotein Impact Whey Protein Powder – Vanilla – 1kg 

• Was £39.99; now £15.98 (save 60%) –

This bumper pack of My Protein impact vanilla protein has seen its price slashed.

Perfect for gym bunnies and anyone else trying to up their protein intake.

You can buy it today for 60% less than its usual price, down from £39.99 to £15.98.

Use in smoothies or mix with yogurt or desserts for a protein hit.

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