We’re Shopping Experts, And We’re Rushing To Shop Amazon Cyber Monday Deals

Say hello to this “powerful little beast” that can help you get through the worst of winter. Equipped with two heat settings and one fan setting, this ceramic space heater is “small but mighty,” according to reviewers. (It’s designed for smaller, non-humid rooms like a bedroom or office.) The heater also has built-in overheat and tip-over protection to keep you safe. Grab it in two colors.

If you’re looking for a new screen to supplement your smartphone or laptop, good news: The 11th-generation iPad is under $300. Also known as the iPad A16, this is the latest generation of the iPad, released on March 12, 2025. Reviewers love everything from its brilliant display to its jaw-dropping processor that makes it super speedy. “A solid accessory for your coffee table and small trips,” as one reviewer notes. “[A] solid piece of technology.”

If you’re not always on TikTok, then you might not be familiar with this powerful Korean serum that’s been trending for its use of a unique ingredient not commonly found in American skin care formulations: PDRN. It’s an anti-inflammatory and tissue-repairing proprietary drug that is normally injected to help improve the overall skin appearance and skin firmness of the recipient. The Iope serum uses a plant-derived version of this ingredient to help with everything from volume loss, the appearance of fine lines and even helps with acne.

“I have covered countless serums in my many years of beauty reporting, but this one covers all my must-have bases,” said senior shopping writer Lourdes Uribe. “I’ve been using it for about six months and have noticed that my skin is significantly more hydrated, glowy and bouncy. I make an effort to put it on my neck lines and it definitely helps to blur them as well. I’m a convert for life!”

The Shark Pet cordless stick vacuum is allegedly “better than a Dyson,” and several reviewers have been happily switching to this Shark for a fraction of the lux brand’s pricing. It’s got comparable features to the high-priced alternative — an LED light to spotlight and better see dirt and debris, an anti-tangle brush, up to 40 minutes of battery life and plenty of swappable attachments to make sucking dust from any crevice easy.

This lightweight vacuum cleaner is easy to lift, store and use, with a trigger that instantly sucks up debris and plenty of power to pull even the most stubborn stuck-on dog hairs. It has attachments that let you reach in the crevices of sofas, a brush head compatible with hard surfaces and carpets alike plus a wall attachment for cleaning hard-to-reach areas and ceilings. It also has a swivel head that can reach underneath sofas without squatting or bending over. Detach its canister head from the stick, and you’ve got a handheld vacuum to use in your car, couch or chair! It’s on sale at Amazon from Nov. 23 through Dec. 6.  

According to one reviewer, it’s ”the Rolls-Royce of coffee pots.” They continue: “Elegant design, exceptional brew quality, simplicity, by far the fastest brewing experience for ten cups than any experience with other brand brewers from the past. It doesn’t get any better than this.”

This 10-cup coffee maker is handmade in the Netherlands and makes brewing a breeze. It quietly produces up to 40 ounces of coffee in four to six minutes with the push of one switch, ensuring you don’t disturb anyone (or yourself ― sometimes you just need silence in the mornings). It also features a hot plate to keep your coffee warm and an automatic off switch after 100 minutes.

If you or someone you’re shopping for travels all the time, a good toiletry bag can keep things organized and efficient on the road, without the worry of cluttered chaos or spilling products. This Bagsmart bag — which has a near-perfect 4.8 stars across more than 60,000 reviews — has four compartments and a hanging hook so your recipient can see all of their items at a glance. There are elastic straps to keep bottles upright, water-resistant material, carrying handles and a double zipper for easy access. Choose from 12 colors and patterns to match their aesthetic. Note that discounts vary across color.

Over 343,000 shoppers have given these microfiber sheets 5 stars, and while they’re already affordable, they’re even cheaper for Cyber Monday. The material is breathable and wrinkle- and shrink-resistant for easy care and easy rest. Choose from a bunch of colors and patterns, and maybe even stock up on multiple sets, given how little they cost right now.

In previous reporting, senior shopping writer Tessa Flores wrote about her experience using Allclair nausea relief inhalers. Prone to frequent waves of nausea, Flores wrote, “Just the other day, my partner decided to cook well-done eggs — which emitted an odor that, for whatever reason, makes me want to gag. I was driven to reach for this nondescript tube, and after just a couple of inhales, the fresh and medicinal vapor in my mouth and nose completely made the uncomfortable sensation dissipate. I’ve also whipped this out while feeling queasy on the train, in cars, and even following a night of one too many alcoholic beverages and it did the trick in seconds.”

The tube has the inhaler on one end and an oil dropper on the other, with both sides emitting a pleasant aroma made of natural herbs. The formula is non-medicated, and unlike other nausea relief products, it’s non-drowsy, too.

This cup needs no introduction. The iconic Stanley Quencher H2.0 tumbler of TikTok fame has been on sale only a handful of times this year. So given how often this thing was selling out at full price, don’t expect the stock to last too long during this super-rare sale. The insulated cup can keep your drink of choice hot or cold for hours, has a three-position lid for ultimate convenience and comes with an ergonomic grip handle for easy transport. It’s dishwasher-safe, has a lifetime warranty and is available in so many fun colors and sizes.

Waterpik may be the first brand you think of when you hear the words “water flosser,” but they’re by no means the only on the market. If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative, reviewers claim this portable water flosser”outshines Waterpik” for less money. The flosser can last up to 30 days before needing a charge, has four pressure settings and five tips and boasts a 300-milliliter water tank, so you don’t have to refill so often. The flosser comes in four colors.

We found a runaway bestseller during this year’s Prime Day in Clinique’s Black Honey lip balm, a cult-favorite beauty product. The balm isn’t on sale for Cyber Monday this year, but if you’re in love with this shade (and who wouldn’t be?), you can grab it in Clinique’s Pop Plush creamy lip gloss formula at a discount instead. Chock-full of hyaluronic acid, aloe butter, avocado butter and shea butter, the gloss is nourishing and hydrating while delivering a buildable wash of color and some high shine. The flattering yet dark and moody red is perfect for the winter season, if you ask us.

Do you need a new workhorse of a laptop? This week’s a good one to grab Apple’s latest, ultra-fast 2025 MacBook Air with M4 chip. Released in March, the brand has discounted it at $240 off for Cyber Monday. This powerhouse laptop was built for high-powered work, which means it can accomplish tasks with elegance and ability that’ll look nearly effortless — despite its performance being a modern feat. This model also comes with additional privacy protections that Apple calls groundbreaking, saying its intelligent encryption prevents anyone from accessing your data, supposedly including Apple itself.

It’s available in four colors and with or without Apple Care, depending on your needs. Several reviewers also noted that it was super easy to use when transitioning from a Dell or Microsoft computer. Meanwhile, experienced Apple users also enjoy all its upgrades.

I recently inherited a Shark Navigator Lift-Away vacuum from a family member, and my father (who considers himself something of a vacuum connoisseur) put it to the test in my apartment when he came to visit.

The vacuum’s main pod is detachable so you can use it as a handheld to clean with the included crevice and upholstery tools. The brushroll shutoff features makes it a breeze to switch between cleaning carpet and hardwood floors. And best of all, the vacuum has a HEPA filter so dust and allergens that get sucked up stay inside until you’re ready to empty the large-capacity dust cup. It’s definitely a slightly bulkier vacuum than some of the sleek stick ones out there, but the suction does the dang thing and the dust cup doesn’t require emptying as often.

While this isn’t the biggest sale we’ve ever seen, this air fryer/toaster oven combo has dropped below $100 for its lowest price since early 2024. It includes a fry basket, oven rack, and baking pan, so you can cook everything from muffins to crispy french fries in this multitalented marvel. Plus, the sleek French-door style opening gives the similar $300 Ninja version a run for its money in the fancy department. 

Promising review: “So happy with this little oven. Easy to use and keep clean. I have used toast, air fryer, bake, and broil and am completely satisfied. A lot cheaper than Ninja and for me, it does a better job.” — Regina F.

We included Dawn Powerwash dish spray in some of our Prime Day roundups and were pleasantly surprised to find that it became one of the top three products across all categories in earnings the first day. Now, we bow down to the “holy grail of dish soaps” — which, by the way, can also clean countertops, laundry stains and makeup brushes, among other things. (Oh, and a little life hack for you? This stuff can kill bugs, too, according to reviewers. What can’t it do?)

Our readers aren’t the only ones who love the stuff, however: I can also personally vouch for Powerwash’s ability to cut through grease and grime with virtually no scrubbing.

Shopping writer and avid home cook Griffin Wynne, who compared themselves to Shel Silverstein’s housework-averse heroine Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout, found that Powerwash eliminated the need for scrubbing during a particularly tiresome chore. “I truly spray down my scary pile [of dishes], wait a beat, and then the gross food bits just… fall off,” they wrote in a 2022 editor’s picks roundup.

The spray, which has been called “magical,” “life changing” and “legit sorcery,” has three cleaning boosters and can remove 99% of grease and grime five times faster than other brands. The suds also activate on contact, and the spray functions lets a little go a long way and makes it easy to tackle larger dishes like pots and pans. It’s ridiculously popular and this refill pack comes with four fresh-scented bottles for less than $20.

In the universe of Alpine Timesshopping, thisLifeStraw personal water purifier would be its own planet. It’s a compact, handheld tool about as long as a fork that turns nearly any water safe for drinking.

Survivalist Ky Furneaux first recommended it to Alpine Times, saying that anyone venturing outside should keep one handy as a precaution. “It’s light and doesn’t take up much room so it isn’t a huge inconvenience for something that may save your life,” she said, adding that “just knowing that water purification is taken care of takes a load off your mind and allows you to fully focus on other needs.”

“It can remove microplastics, bacteria, parasites and more (including E. coli, salmonella and giardia) from just about any water source,” Lourdes Uribe wrote in our previous coverage. “One single filter has a long lifespan, providing about 1,000 gallons of clean and safe drinking water — making it well worth the price tag.”

While this is an easy “yes” for hikers and campers navigating water sources in the great outdoors, Uribe notes it can be a smart purchase for travelers and city slickers alike. “Even if you’re not big on the great outdoors, there’s no denying that there’s enough global instability to make one a bit nervous — and the existence of natural disasters alone is a good enough reason to have one in an emergency kit,” she said. Over 120,000 Amazon reviewers have helped the product earn a rare 4.8-star rating.

It’s possible you’ve seen some version of these overnight hydrogel masks on TikTok that start off opaque and become transparent as all of the infused goodness absorbs into skin, leaving behind a complexion that’s hydrated and glass-like. These Biodance masks contain a collagen peptide that’s of a low molecular weight to penetrate deeper into the skin. It also has brightening niacinamide, moisture-trapping hyaluronic acid and galactomyces to improve skin tone and texture.

There’s a reason these things absolutely fly off the shelves when they go on sale: they really can work. All you have to do is peel off two strips and apply them for 45 minutes once a day, and Crest says you can see a difference of up to 20 shades whiter in about three weeks. This kit comes with 44 Professional Effects Whitestrips — enough for 22 days of treatments — and two one-hour Express Whitening treatments. Snag them while you can, as they’ve been known to sell out during big sales.

This cult-fave video doorbell lets you see, hear and speak to anyone at your doorstep right from your phone, tablet or computer, so you can keep a live eye on your door wherever you are, including at nighttime. It also gives you mobile notifications when it detects motion or when someone presses the doorbell, so you’ll never miss a person or a package. The tool connects easily to Wi-Fi, is powered by a rechargeable battery (though you can also hook it up to your regular doorbell wiring for constant power) and is compatible with Alexa.

“I really cannot recommend the Hatch Rest enough,” wrote senior shopping writer Lourdes Avila Uribe. “Since my son’s birth, my house has been outfitted in a range of different smart bulbs, sound machines and other similar items, but few get as much play as our Hatch. It’s an all-in-one device that can help with sleep habits thanks to dreamy lights, soothing music and customizable routines.”

This well-rated Kindle e-reader hasn’t ever been marked down below $80 and only goes on sale two or three times a year, so you’ll wanna move on this quickly. 

With a high-resolution, glare-free and paper-like display plus an adjustable built-in light and a dark mode — this e-reader can be used day and night. Its 16 GB of storage is enough to store thousands of books (and .pdfs and documents), and with an added Kindle Unlimited subscription (free for the first three months if you make the selection), you can just pull those ebooks from the cloud.

I own a different model (the Kindle Paperwhite) that transformed my reading experience: It’s the reason I was able to more than double the annual amount of books I read, from 12 in 2022 to 28 in 2023. My Kindle has essentially paid for itself, too, since I use the Libby app to check out digital copies of library books to read on my Kindle for free — no more time or money spent agonizing over bookstore prices, and I can have my next read in my hands within minutes of adding it to my TBR list.

This small device is perfect for commuters, travelers who can’t pack a ton of books or anyone looking to declutter their libraries.

“Boy, am I ever glad I bought one of these a few years ago,” wrote Janie Campbell, our former deals writer. “Every time I spill food on my rug — and this happens a lot — I just run for the Little Green, flip it on, spend a scant minute scrubbing and breath a sigh of relief. It gets stains out of carpet and rugs with a spray-and-scrub brush that also vacuums up the dirty water into the dirty water tank. It’s saved me from soy sauce, ketchup, dollops of curry and more than one dropped sandwich.”

This may just be one of the most beloved cleaning tools we cover, and reviewers have given it 4.4 stars in gratitude. It also comes with a free bottle of stain-removing solution you can mix into the clean water tank. 

Former Alpine TimeseditorJanie Campbell owns two of these Coway Airmega air purifiers and can confirm they’re as great as their reviews and ratings say (in addition to its 4.7-star Amazon rating, it’s one of Wirecutter’s top picks for best air purifier). It can clean a room of 361 square feet in 12.5 minutes or a room up to 874 square feet in 30 minutes, and in its eco and auto modes, it will constantly monitor air quality and kick in or up when it detects impurities or pollution. The three-stage system includes a washable pre-filter, an odor filter and a HEPA filter (it’ll let you know when it’s time to clean or replace a filter, making maintenance wildly easy).

Promising review: “I wish I had bought this sooner! We have it in our living room/kitchen area and it is excellent for dispatching dust. It’s so sensitive that when our giant dog farted, it ramped up to a higher cleaning level for 90 seconds to clear the air. 🙂 Definitely recommend this purifier-easy set up too.” — M. Midwesterner

Bose infused their signature high-fidelity sound and powerful noise-canceling technology into these over-the-ear wireless headphones that offer 20 hours of listening per charge. Enjoy 11 levels of active noise canceling and a microphone system that allows you to take calls and be heard, even in noisy environments.

Promising review: “The sound and comfort is noticeable over Beats. Purchased these on sale so it was only $30 more to purchase Bose and it is worth it.” — Pdx

“Honestly the prettiest music experience I’ve had with headphones… I love the purple.

Very comfortable too.” — Carissa

Vitamix blenders are often touted as the best on the market, but the price can be hard to stomach sometimes. That’s why you shouldn’t wait to grab this professional-grade Vitamix 5200 while it’s on sale for its lowest price of the year.

The blender has a capacity of 64 ounces, is available in three colors and can handle large batches of both hot and cold ingredients with its stainless steel blades. The speed is adjustable, and the blender can clean itself in as little as 30 seconds with a drop of dish soap and some warm water.