Including our best lengthening mascara and an expert-approved pet water fountain.
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It’s been a quiet week for beauty deals, but today I was delighted to find both our best-in-class mascara for loooong lashes and snail-mucin eye patches (beloved by a few Strategist staffers, myself included) on sale at Amazon. You’ll also find some under-$60 kitchen essentials, including an actually nice-looking compost caddy and a plentiful set of Rubbermaid containers, plus our best overall pet water fountain. Scroll on for all my best end-of-the-week picks and, as always, make sure to sign up for our email newsletter for even more sales coverage — including five extra deals each Friday hand-selected by yours truly.
Anker 621 Magnetic Battery (MagGo)
This slim charging pack will give your phone some extra juice if you’re constantly on low-battery mode. It’s on sale in black for $32 in black (and for just $3 more you could get it in pale purple, green, blue, or white).
Squishmallows 5” Plush Mystery Box, 5 Pack
A Valentine’s Day gift for the little one whose a Squishmallow devotee.
Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
Our best lengthening mascara (that also moisturizes lashes) is 30 percent off.
O’Keeffe’s Healthy Feet Foot Cream, 6.4oz Jar
For even the most “cracked, lobster-red” feet, our beauty columnist Rio Viera-Newton swears by this “magical” foot cream (that she found on eczema and dry-foot forums).
Petitfee Gold & Snail Hydrogel Eye Patch - 30 Pairs
These best-selling (and also Rio-recommended) snail-mucin eye patches are 21 percent off. Rio uses them to treat her dark under-eye circles, but notes that they’re also good for treating wrinkles and dryness.
Isotoner Women’s Satin Ballerina Slippers with Satin Bow
For the balletcore gal on a budget: the already inexpensive house slippers my mom has been wearing for decades are even cheaper today.
Otamatone Portable Synthesizer
My boyfriend and I have been itching to buy this silly-looking synthesizer (that you play sort of like a violin) that beeps and squeaks.
Chuckit! Flying-Squirrel Spinning Dog Toy - Large
A frisbee-like toy to help your pup burn off some steam at the dog park.
PetLibro Dockstream Battery-Operated Water Fountain
Our best overall water fountain for pets is $15 off. Experts appreciate its large 2.5 liter capacity, the wide and shallow shape that prevents whisker fatigue, and that it’s battery-operated (so you won’t have to choose its location based on outlet availability).
Rubbermaid 60-Piece Food Storage Containers with Lids
All the food-storage containers you’ll ever need to meal prep like a pro, now 20 percent off.
Simplehuman Compost Caddy
One of our favorite compost bins, thanks to its soft-seal lid and easy-to-clean stainless-steel exterior.
Zwilling Enfinigy Coffee Bean Grinder
The listing price varies from $150 to $200 depending on the retailer, but you’re still saving at least $50 on this very handsome-looking burr grinder.
Treasure & Bond Rib Polo Sweater
A deeply discounted polo that will make you look professional and polished — even if you got dressed five minutes before your Zoom meeting.
Tucker + Tate Organic Cotton Blend Fleece Zip Hoodie (Baby)
Here’s a fleece hoodie to keep your baby bundled up. It’s on sale in heather gray, pale pink, and evergreen.
Smartwool Isto Handwarmers
REI’s clearance section has some excellent cold-weather accessories for under $25, including these cheery and chunky handwarmers.
REI Co-op Chunky Waffle Beanie
Good news if you’re in the market for a new winter hat, because there are plenty of deals on those, too — we especially like this dark green waffle one that’s just $12.
Chaos Trouble 50/50 Merino Beanie
There’s also this just-as-cozy knitted beanie featuring a trio of trees instead of the REI logo.
Outdoor Research Drye Beanie
And one from Outdoor Research if your outdoor agenda includes hitting the slopes. This one will keep you toasty — while wicking away sweat — and comes in three colors: red, black, or beige.
Mountain Hardwear Polartec Power Stretch Pro Quarter-Zip Top - Women’s
Here’s a huge discount on an insulated zip-up for hitting the hiking trails (or just running around town) from Mountain Hardwear…
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Booties
…and a puffer jacket for your feet, now 25 percent off.
Coyuchi Cloud Brushed Organic Flannel Pillowcases
We’re big fans of Coyuchi’s organic, sustainably-made bedding, and through February 5 they’re offering 20 percent off winter-appropriate flannel bedding. I’m eyeing a new set of pillowcases, which are only $38 …
Coyuchi Cloud Brushed Organic Flannel Sheet Set - Queen
… or this set of sheets, which seems ideal for cold nights. These come in eight neutral color options, most of which are from the brand’s latest collection.
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