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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.
James Van Der Beek, who was known for portraying Dawson Leery in 1990s teen drama Dawson’s Creek, died at 48 on Wednesday (Feb. 11) after a battle with cancer, his family announced.
“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” the statement, posted to Instgram, read. “There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”
The actor revealed in an exclusive interview with People in November 2024, that he had stage 3 colorectal cancer; he was 46 at the time. Van Der Beek told the magazine that his family had no history of cancer, and that he was careful to take good care of his health. “I’d always associated cancer with age and with unhealthy, sedentary lifestyles,” he told People. “But I was in amazing cardiovascular shape. I tried to eat healthy — or as far as I knew it at the time.”
He said that he first noticed changes with his bowel movements in 2023, but assumed it was diet related, but decided to be safe and get a colonoscopy. That’s when he learned he had colorectal cancer. Despite the diagnosis, Van Der Beek said he was “cautiously optimistic at the time,” telling People, “I have a lot to live for.”
Throughout his treatment, the actor shared his story, repeating in interviews that he hoped his tale would encourage others to talk to their doctors and get tested.
In addition to Dawson’s Creek, the actor also starred in films such as Varsity Blues and The Rules of Attraction, and also had memorable guest roles on shows including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, One Tree Hill and Ugly Betty.
Van Der Beek also had a memorable starring role in Kesha’s 2011 video for “Blow.” In the visual, the actor and musician eye each other across a dance floor, then bust out laser guns and start shooting (taking out a few unicorns in the process), before Kesha reigns victorious.
James Van Der Beek is survived by his wife, Kimberly, and their kids Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwen and Jeremiah.
See the family’s announcement of his passing below:
The European Union is expected to approve Universal Music Group’s $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings as soon as this week, following a remedy UMG submitted in December that it says addresses regulators’ concerns over its access to commercially sensitive data.
The European Commission’s probe, launched last year, centered on concerns that the deal would reduce competition by giving UMG access to sensitive data from rival labels through Downtown’s Curve royalty accounting and rights management business, as well as its artist and label services.
The Financial Times first reported on Wednesday (Feb. 11) that the European Commission (EC) is planning to approve the deal this week, and sources say the plan UMG submitted in December included conditional commitments to spin off these divisions of Downtown.
UMG and Virgin Music Group, which would oversee the acquired entity, declined to comment. Representatives from the European Commission did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Trade groups representing the independent side of the music industry in Europe say that, regardless of the outcome, they see a win in the European Commission’s lengthy two-phase investigation of the acquisition and the remedies it was able to secure from UMG.
“Entities planning consolidation need to expect full scrutiny and regulator appetite to make full use of what they have in their toolkit,” Martin Mills, founder and chair of Beggars Group, said through a statement provided by IMPALA. “The unprecedented speaking out we have seen in the independent sector sends a clear message that the concerns are real. A level playing field is in the interests of all.”
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Founded as a music publisher in 2007, Downtown has grown into a major provider of distribution, royalty accounting and rights-management services to record labels and artists. In addition to Curve, it owns the distribution services FUGA and CD Baby and the publishing administration provider Songtrust.
UMG, the world’s largest music company, announced in December 2024 that its Virgin Music Group would buy Downtown to position Virgin to provide labels and artists with a “global end-to-end solution” for client services and technology.
The move sparked fears of UMG dominance over one of the few remaining large distribution companies for independents. In July, a group of more than 200 executives and others from the independent music industry said the deal would give UMG too much power over the basic logistics of the modern music business.
“A concentration of this magnitude would narrow the range of voices, styles and cultures that reach the public,” the letter read. “It would give UMG further power to shape digital services, influence monetization thresholds and extract more, at the expense of the independent sector.”
UMG and Virgin have said that acquiring Downtown’s suite of companies does not dramatically reduce the options in independent services. The market remains so fragmented, they say, that even with Downtown, Virgin would rank behind Sony’s The Orchard and Believe in terms of market share.
Virgin’s executives have called concerns over proprietary data of competing companies overblown.
“Virgin already handles — with the care and confidentiality they deserve — the sensitive client data of hundreds of partners,” Virgin’s co-CEOs Nat Pastor and JT Meyers wrote in an internal memo reported by Billboard last year. “Betraying the trust our clients have bestowed on us would be self-destructive: they would quickly, and quite rightly, end the relationship.”
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Sonic Editions Just Dropped a Set of Gift-Worthy Tupac Shakur Prints That Capture Hip-Hop History
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Tupac Shakur, to many, is synonymous with the words “rap excellence,” no more, no less.
Sonic Editions is aiming to capture that excellence in a print set launched in celebration of the rapper’s 1996 album, All Eyez on Me, his last album before passing in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. The photo set dropped by Sonic Editions captures important moments and figures in hip-hop history from the 1990s. Viewers are treated to appearances from big names like Nas, Redman, and Chuck D snapped alongside Shakur while in New York or Chicago. Our chosen prints were captured by the likes of Al Pereira and Raymond Boyd, the two main contributors for photos in this drop. Every print is available on Sonic Editions’ website.
Prints of each scene can be found in black and white or in color, and begin at $99. Sizing and framing of your chosen print determine pricing. Sizing goes up to XXL. Every framed print is glazed with crystal-clear, gallery-grade shatterproof plexiglass for premium protection and printed on archival-grade Fuji Crystal Archive paper for depth and color accuracy. These prints are also mounted with acid-free, conservation-grade materials that ensure longevity.
Nas, Tupac & Redman 1993 by Al Pereira
This photo depicts rappers Nas, Shakur and Redman dated July 23, 1993, at Club Amazon in New York. Not pictured was fellow rapper The Notorious B.I.G., who famously beefed with Shakur. This image captures a moment of peace and unity among the rappers before their East Coast-West Coast rivalry began.
2 Pac in Chicago by Raymond Boyd
This print is a photo taken at the Regal Theatre in Chicago in 1994. This performance photo was taken while Shakur was still a part of the group consisting of Big Syke, Mopreme, Macadoshis and The Rated R. Shakur would leave the group around 1995. This print captured a moment of the rapper’s iconic and short-lived career.
One of the unique sets of photos in this print set is those taken at Club Amazon in New York on July 23, 1993. The set features appearances from rappers mentioned above along with The Notorious B.I.G., who wasn’t in these prints. This freeze-frame captures peace, a point in time before Shakur and B.I.G.’s infamous East Coast-West Coast rivalry began.
This 1990s rivalry was birthed from a battle of cultural dominance and a hunger for success, primarily between Bad Boy Records, owned by Sean “Puffy” Combs, a New York-based label, and Death Row Records, a Los Angeles-based label. Shakur was signed to Death Row in 1995, while Biggie was signed with Bad Boy in 1993, cultivating a natural beef that was often violent and ugly.
Shakur has more than five No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 and eight No. 1 albums on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. All Eyez on Me landed on the Billboard 200 and included hits such as “California Love” and “How Do U Want It.” Shakur died in a drive-by shooting shortly after the launch of All Eyez on Me in 1996. Skaur’s death was a direct consequence of the violent East Coast-West Coast feud. The Notorious B.I.G. would also fall victim to the beef, dying a year later in 1997.
Tupac Shakur & Chuck D by Al Pereira
Rapper Chuck D served as a mentor to Shakur throughout his life and is seen here in a July 23, 1993, print of the pair in New York backstage at one of Shakur’s shows. After Shakur’s death, Chuck D participated in a 2015 Grammy Museum exhibit nodding to Shakur’s 1996 album with a title “All Eyez on Me: The Writings of Tupac Shakur.”
Tupac at Club Amazon by by Al Pereira
Shakur graced Club Amazon on July 23, 1993, in New York. His appearance at the club was a pivotal moment in hip-hop history, capturing a snapshot of the era before the notorious East Coast-West Coast beef.
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