The best deals on Amazon under $20 today

Amazon is constantly serving up great deals across a wide range of product categories — for around $20 or less, you can always find something that can improve your life in a practical or weird way.

From the every day (travel-size tubes of a popular hand lotion) to the fun (sleep headphones that let you doze off in comfort) to the downright quirky (a beauty product containing – wait for it – snail secretions), here are a few items on sale for $20 or under that caught our eye on the site today.  

Amazon deals under $20

Instant Read Meat Thermometer — $13.10 ($74 off; $87 originally)

Take the guesswork out of the is-my-steak-done-yet conundrum with this popular device, which takes a reading in just 2-3 seconds, has more than 3,800 five-star reviews, and is a whopping 86% off today. 

Magnetic Wireless Charger —$16.39 ($34 off; $49.99 originally)

These handy wireless chargers, which come in six colors, make corralling and charging your devices a cinch, especially AirPods and other wireless headphones. 

Jade Roller & Gua Sha Tool — $13.99 ($12 off; $24.99 originally)

Gua sha tools have recently earned a cult following in beauty circles and beyond, beloved as a low-tech, user-friendly way to brighten skin, reduce wrinkles, and add a youthful glow to your face. This one, which has nearly 50,000 4.6-star reviews, comes in six fun colors.

COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence — $12.50 ($12.50 off; $25 originally)

In case you hadn’t heard, snail secretions, also known as mucin, are the latest “weird-as-hell-but-surprisingly-effective” skincare ingredient. And if the 18,000+ 5-star reviews are any indication, this dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic product is worth a try for clearer skin, brighter skin, and smaller pores — and it’s on sale today for 50% off (and don’t worry, no snails were harmed).

Perytong Sleep Headphones — $15.97 ($4 off; $19.99 originally)

ASMR addicts, these are right up your alley: Perfect for falling asleep while listening to your favorite ASMRtists. The headphones, which come in an array of colors, are also great for travel and certain workouts, too (though we’d avoid getting them too sweaty).

Vorspack Clear Bag Stadium Approved Clear Concert Purse — $9.99 ($9 off; $18.99 originally)

Now that we can finally attend concerts and sporting events again, avoid the nightmare scenario of not being allowed in because you forgot to pack an approved purse that allows security guards to easily see the contents.

Charmast Small Portable Charger — $19.99 ($4 off; $19.99 originally)

The size of a lipstick and weighing in at just 0.2 pounds, this fast-charging device powers up an iPhone 13 from 20 to 70% in just 30 minutes — that’s three times as fast as an original 5W charger. 

Aquaphor Healing Ointment (3 Pack) – $13.77 ($3.60 off; $17.37 originally)

This popular brand is a godsend for those cracked, dry hands that are all too common during winter, and this on-sale three-pack means you can stash a tube in your purse, backpack, and car for easy relief whenever you need it. 

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