I spend 8 hours a day on Amazon — and these are the must-shop deals under $25

Amazon always has great sales events — its Big Spring Sale is arguably the best so far. While some savings events are limited to one or two categories, this one covers the gamut, featuring some of the year's best deals so far — on everything from skincare and home tech to bedding and kitchen staples.

Our favorites? The under $25 bargains on top-selling, highly-rated items we've been eyeing for months. For instance, for just a few bucks you can get super hydrated skin with this cult-favorite essence, turn your floor lamps and even your TV on and off from your phone with this affordable smart plug, chop and slice veggies in seconds with this four-in-one chopper, get wrinkles out of your clothes (even thick sweaters) much faster than an iron would with this handheld steamer and more! Fill up our cart? Don't mind if we do.

Take a look at 15 of our favorite Amazon deals under $25 below. Happy shopping!

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Utopia Bedding 4-Piece Queen Bed Sheets Set

$20$30Save $10

These popular bed sheets are shrink and fade-resistant and they come in over 20 colors. Over 28,000 shoppers can't stop raving about their softness. 

$20 at Amazon

"This sheet set is soft like butter," one shopper wrote. "They are so incredibly comfortable. The quality appears well-made."

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Fullstar 4-in-1 Vegetable Chopper

$24$50Save $26

This No. 1 bestseller saves you so much time in the kitchen. It slices and dices veggies in different sizes depending on the attachment you use and over 75,000 Amazon shoppers say it's one of their holy grail kitchen staples.

$24 at Amazon

"I use this chopper to replace my Cuisinart. It's very easy to use, and has a variety of different blades," one five-star reviewer wrote. "The blades are very sharp, so don't touch them. They make dicing and slicing very easy. The parts are dishwasher safe, so clean up is a breeze."

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Mulberry Silk Pillowcase (Standard Size)

$8$13Save $5

If you've ever slept on a silk pillowcase, you probably already know that there are few things that feel more luxurious. This one is on sale for under $10 and it's made of actual mulberry silk — considered to be the highest grade of silk. Some other brands claim to be silk, but are actually satin. 

$8 at Amazon

"The ultimate luxury," shared one five-star reviewer. "I can't say how much I love these pillowcases... They are well made and stay on thanks to the hidden zippers."

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COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence

$13$25Save $12

Thousands of shoppers with dry skin say this super hydrating essence helped pump moisture back into their skin — and our beauty editor agrees! According to her testing, this cult favorite "improved the texture of my skin, particularly my crow's feet and the fine lines on my cheeks." Grab it while it's almost 50% off. 

$13 at Amazon

"After adding this to my routine (I apply it before my moisturizer), it has changed my skin in under a week," one impressed shopper wrote. "I was honestly shocked because nothing else has seemed to work but this difference is noticeable."

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Mcgor Rechargeable Motion Sensor Under Cabinet Lights (2-Pack)

$19$30Save $11

Looking for an affordable but effective kitchen or closet upgrade that takes almost no time to install? These 40 LED rechargeable battery-operated motion sensor lights are a clear shopper favorite.

$19 at Amazon

"Just the right touch of light," one five-star reviewer wrote. "These lights were packaged well and came with easy-to-follow instructions."

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Colgate Optic White Overnight Teeth Whitening Pen

$16$25Save $9

Over 26,000 Amazon shoppers swear by this teeth-whitening pen that gives up 35 nightly uses, allowing you to touch up whenever you need.

$16 at Amazon

"It's super easy to use and doesn't take much time out of your nightly routine," said one reviewer. "Just apply it before bed, and let it work its magic overnight. You'll start to see results in as little as a few days."

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Amazon Smart Plug

$20$25Save $5

This Alexa-enabled smart plug makes it easy to create your own smart house by simply plugging the device into your wall. Once it's set up, use it as you would any other outlet and control the plugged-in device from your phone. It's so popular that over 400,000 shoppers agree that it's one of Amazon's best products to date.

$20 at Amazon

"These plugs work well. Plug it into the wall, plug a light in, open up your Alexa app, and you will see that Alexa has detected a new plug," one five-star reviewer wrote. "Then, you can use the Alexa app or voice to tell Alexa to turn off the first plug or second plug."

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Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set

$12$18Save $6

Here's a No. 1 bestseller that shoppers say gives you defined curls, overnight. These flexi rods help you achieve that voluminous look without any heat, and over 8,000 shoppers say it's the real deal.

$12 at Amazon

"I love this!" one admittedly hesitant shopper wrote. "I was leery at first about trying it, but I'm so glad I did. I usually have mostly straight hair with a touch of wave to it. After using this, I have so many curls, I don't know what to do!"

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Clorox Original Cleaning System

$11$13Save $2

When over 50,000 five-star reviewers talk, we listen — and they all love this Clorox ToiletWand cleaning system. It comes with six disposable refill heads, a wand and a caddy and shoppers say it cleans their toilets better than anything they've used.

$11 at Amazon

"Very easy to use and I love that it can just be thrown away after each use," exclaimed one shopper. "Who would want to keep nasty toilet-used cleaner in their bathroom for years? this cleans really well in hard-to-reach places and the scent smells fresh."

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Wyze Cam OG 1080p HD Wi-Fi Security Camera (Indoor/Outdoor)

$24$30Save $6

Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars on a quality indoor/outdoor security camera and this shopper favorite from Wyze proves it. It boasts color night vision and is Alexa-enabled. 

$24 at Amazon

"This camera works great!" gushed one shopper. "I always wanted a self-monitoring system and Wyze gives me that capability. The setup is easy and it travels well if you want to bring it on vacation."

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Etekcity Digital Kitchen Food Scale

$10$14Save $4

If you bake or cook often, investing in a food scale will get you those exact measurements you need to perfect your recipes and over 120,000 Amazon shoppers say this No. 1 bestseller is the one to buy.

$10 at Amazon

"I love this scale," an impressed reviewer wrote. "It is really nice looking, compact and light, easy to use and practical."

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Hotor Car Trash Can with Lid and Storage Pockets

$10$13Save $3

At 40% off, this is one of the best deals we've seen so far on this handy item that helps keep your car clear of trash. It comes complete with a lid and pockets to store anything you need for your ride.

$10 at Amazon

"As the mom of a toddler, there is constantly trash in my car," shared one shopper. "This has made a huge difference in keeping it clean. Very functional, easy to install and replace the bag."

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Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray (3-Pack)

$17$20Save $3

Grease and coffee are serious stain offenders. If you don't tackle them immediately, they set, and your favorite Tee is on its way to the dust rag bin. Tens of thousands of Amazon shoppers swear by this on-the-go stain remover that helps lift packed-on stains from clothes and fabrics — before they set in. 

$17 at Amazon

"Literal. Magic," gushed one shocked reviewer. "Amazing the things this stuff gets out! Berry stains literally disappear as you spray! Blood, dirt, newborn poop blowout etc! Amazing!"

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Anker Surge Protector Power Strip

$22$36Save $14

No one's ever complained about having too many outlets. In fact, most folks complain about not having enough. This popular surge protector has 12 standard outlets, one USB-C port and two USB-A ports, so you'll always have enough.

$22 at Amazon

"I recently upgraded my charging setup with the Anker Surge Protector Power Strip, and it has proven to be an absolute powerhouse in delivering both safety and convenience," wrote one impressed shopper. "This feature-rich surge protector not only safeguards my devices but also simplifies the charging process with its thoughtful design."

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HiLife Portable Handheld Steamer for Clothes

$24$40Save $16

Whether you're traveling or just need the perfect steamer that doesn't take up much space, this affordable option on Amazon is a clear customer-favorite that meets the mark. In fact, the No. 1 bestseller has over 71,000 five-star reviews.

$24 at Amazon

"This inexpensive little steamer is the bee's knees," one stoked reviewer wrote. "It generates steam in mere minutes and it took the wrinkles out of my clothes way more quickly than my iron, and it works beautifully on thicker clothing like cotton cardigans."

Your Spring Sales Shopping Guide: Spring sales are in the air, headlined by Amazon’s Big Spring sale event. Our expert editors are curating all the best spring sales right here. Follow Engadget to shop the best tech deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, hear from Autoblog’s car experts on the best spring auto deals on Amazon and find spring sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.

Read more about how we review products and deals: Our deal-hunting team of writers, editors and testers around the country are all seasoned experts in their fields (tech, style, home, beauty), many with 20+ years of experience. Our unbiased experts maintain strict editorial integrity: We only feature deals we believe will save you money.

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