Amazon is serving up a bounty of deals before Prime Day on Oct. 6, but did you know you can use pre-tax dollars on some of them?

We’re all sick and tired of paying inflated prices for literal toilet paper, and one walk around a CVS Pharmacy or Walgreens aisle has us all gasping at medication that suddenly costs $20. Nuh-uh, not in this economy.

As a full-time shopping reporter with an accountant father, you best believe I had an FSA account set up and ready on my first day employed in Corporate America. Why? Because why wouldn’t I save money on all of the health essentials before Uncle Sam swiped them up in taxes?

It’s a no-brainer, and Amazon is making FSA buys even better by serving up early Prime Day deals on not only bandages and allergy relief, but also hidden gems like First Aid Beauty body lotion, CeraVe’s cleanser and an LED face mask that could be hundreds of dollars at Sephora — with no tax benefits.

“An FSA is a tax-advantaged spending account that allows eligible employees to set aside money from their pay before taxes to spend on qualified medical expenses,” Rachel Rouleau, chief compliance officer at Health E-Commerce, the parent brand to the FSA Store and HSA Store, told the New York Post. “If an FSA holder incurs a qualifying medical expense, they can usually use an FSA debit card to access their funds to pay for it, or they can pay for it out of pocket and be reimbursed by submitting a claim after.”

Thanks to Amazon’s FSA Store, you can easily purchase items you need — either full price or at an early Prime Day discount — and then apply your FSA benefits before checkout.

How to apply FSA savings on Amazon

To use your FSA money on Amazon, look for products marked “FSA or HSA eligible,” or shop in Amazon’s FSA/HSA section. Add your FSA card as a payment method, then select it when you check out. If Amazon does not accept your FSA card, you may need to check with your FSA provider.

You do not usually need a coupon code to get FSA savings on Amazon. Instead, you’ll use your FSA funds to pay for eligible healthcare products. Before buying, make sure the item qualifies under your FSA plan, and keep your receipt in case you need it for your records. Since FSA rules can vary by plan, check with your FSA provider if you are unsure whether an item is covered.

Ahead, find all of the essentials and under-the-radar beauty and wellness items you didn’t know were FSA-eligible so you can feel better about your purchase. Take that, Uncle Sam.

The First Aid Beauty Acne Clearing Pads contain 2% salicylic acid to treat active breakouts while helping prevent new ones from forming. The daily-use pads also remove excess surface oil and help minimize the appearance of pores without leaving skin feeling overly dry.

The iHealth Track Connected Blood Pressure Control is designed to make at-home blood pressure monitoring more convenient. Its connected functionality allows readings to be tracked digitally, helping users keep a record of measurements over time.

The Auxoliev Red Light LED Facial Mask uses LED light technology to promote cellular health and firm skin. If you’ve been searching for an LED face mask, this design makes it convenient to incorporate light-based skincare into regular self-care sessions.

After testing all of CeraVe’s cleansers for years, I love its Acne Control Cleanser that’s formulated to cleanse while helping address breakouts and clogged pores. It fits easily into a daily skincare routine, leaving skin feeling cleaner and refreshed without an overly complicated regimen.

Oh, yes. The RENPHO Thermacool 2-in-1 Foot Massager combines massage with temperature-based comfort, offering both heat and cold settings. With its foot-focused design, it provides a convenient way to unwind and relax tired feet at home.

An essential for the medicine cabinet, found. Tylenol Extra Strength Rapid Release Gels contain acetaminophen and are designed for fast-release delivery. The softgel format provides an easy-to-swallow option for temporary relief of minor aches, pains and fever when used as directed.

Even though we’re easing away from summer, it’s still a good idea to stock up for your fall and winter getaways. Sun Bum’s Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Body Spray provides broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection in an ultra-sheer, dry-touch spray formula.

Better yet, it’s water-resistant for up to 80 minutes and contains vitamin E for nourishment.

The Pataday Once Daily Relief Extra-Strength Allergy Eye Drops are formulated to provide allergy-related eye-itch relief with once-daily use. The two-pack format is also convenient for keeping an extra bottle on hand at home or while traveling.

La Roche-Posay’s Lipikar Eczema Cream is a soothing moisturizer formulated with colloidal oatmeal for targeted areas on the face, body and hands. It is designed to help relieve eczema-related discomfort while providing moisture to dry, irritated skin.

If you want to protect without the sunscreen feeling, take my word for it: the Kiehl’s Better Screen UV Serum SPF 50+ is *fabulous.* It combines broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with a lightweight serum texture and collagen peptide. The fragrance-free, non-comedogenic formula is designed to help protect against UV damage while visibly improving skin’s of tone and texture.

Your FSA savings can get you a super smart scale. The Etekcity Smart Scale model pairs everyday weight measurement with connected tracking features, so it’s easier to monitor changes over time. This particular scale can integrate with an app and provide additional body-composition measurements beyond weight.

Your Prime Big Deal Days FAQs, answered

What is Prime Big Deal Days and when is it?

Prime Big Deal Days — fondly known as October Prime Day — is Amazon’s biggest fall sale, offering massive discounts before the holiday rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. October Prime Day runs from Tuesday, Oct. 6 to Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.

Prime Day vs. Prime Big Deal Days

Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days are both Prime member-exclusive seasonal sales with massive discounts on rotating bestsellers. Unlike July’s Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days runs every October as a precursor to the busy holiday season, allowing shoppers to start saving on gift shopping early.

Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop?

October Prime Day is exclusively available to Prime members. However interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits with no strings attached, and gain access to exclusive deals and the convenience of fast, free shipping.

What are the best deals?

From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Amazon’s October Prime Day is the ideal time to save on big-ticket tech, Amazon devices, gift-worthy clothing and beauty and skincare staples, household essentials and many more Amazon best-sellers.

Is it worth it?

Every Prime Day sale is a great chance to score deals on thousands of best-sellers, top tech and appliances and every day essentials, but Amazon’s October event also has great pre-holiday discounts on gifts. Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find the very best items to grab on sale.

When is the next Prime Day?

Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is? We expect Prime Day to return in summer 2027, but anticipate just-as-good (if not better) deals coming this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Follow Post Wanted’s around-the-clock coverage, and you’ll be the first to know about headline-worthy sales. Click here to find all of the best deals.

This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash. She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include testing the best sheet masks on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos for all hair types and budgets. Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.