I’m A Mom Of Tween Girls — And These Prime Day Deals Are Worth Every Penny

She wants clear skin and trendy skincare. You want to not go bankrupt and to help her develop a great self-care routine. You can both win with this inexpensive classic that won’t strip her lovely skin of moisture or add unnecessary harsh ingredients. This 20-ounce container will last a long time and is 29% off for Prime Day.

Getting tweens and teens to shower and clean their hair as often as you’d like is sometimes a battle that you can’t win. Enter this well-reviewed dry shampoo powder with Korean beauty cred — it’s enriched with root-boosting powder, black ginseng and biotin, and is vegan and not tested on animals. It also comes in a variety of shades as well as the original. At 30% off for Prime Day, it’s worth a try.

This much-loved stainless steel straw removes 99.99% of the microplastics as well as particles, dirt, and cloudiness from their drinking water. I hear they were all the rage at sleepaway camp this summer. It’s the best accessory for the many water bottles they acquire. A three-pack is up to 29% off for Prime Day.

I love a deal on a product that offers clean makeup and more than one use. This Milk Makeup stick is blush and a lip tint and comes in a nice range of shades that complements most skin tones. Made with mango butter, avocado oil and apricot oil, it almost sounds good enough to eat. It’s 20% off for Prime Day, so it's a good time to stock up.

Let your child pop in a special audio card and this little device will play songs, sounds, stories and even special messages from loved ones! It has a built-in, customizable clock and nightlight, a 14-hour battery life, comes with a starter pack of seven cards and can be used with headphones for those tight travel situations.

(While you may have heard that older models of the Yoto Mini has been recalled due to overheating, that does not apply to this on-sale 2024 edition.)

Why you need it: This is probably one of the most crowd-pleasing toys on the market right now, and it also has a pretty long shelf life – one reviewer claimed that each of her four children has their own player, and their ages range from 3 to 10 – so you’re going to be getting mileage out of this purchase for years to come. Parents love that it’s autonomous and can keep kids deeply occupied while being totally screen-free. This is one of the few times of year that this device goes on sale, so it’s best to grab it now.

The brand is also running a ton of deals right now, with bundles for little kids and big kids available for 20% off.

When HuffPost's executive editor Kate Palmer's daughter said she wanted a bedazzling kit for a recent birthday, Palmer joked that she "developed a mild twitch" with flashbacks to '80s infomercials. "My daughter prevailed, though, and it’s honestly been such a fun hobby for her," Palmer said. "She’s added tiny crystal jewels to notebooks, beauty products, shoes, shirts and so many things."

This highly-rated bedazzle set gives you a heated applicator wand and every color stone you (or your kid) could want for adding a little bling to jeans, jackets, T-shirts, shoes and more. The way these sold like hot cakes, it seems HuffPost readers are also ready to bring bedazzling back, and honestly, we're here for it.

And since we're going old school with Amazon finds, you might as well grab yourself a Dustbuster from the '80's too. That OG vacuum is still top-rated, on sale for Prime Day, too, and we think you're gonna need it. 😂

Both of my kids LOVE this artistic kit that lets you destress without a big mess. You use the included paintbrush to paint with water. It never fails to calm my kids down or serve as a good break between homework assignments. There’s a mini version that I’m going to purchase for car rides and flights. You’re never too young to learn how to be mindful, and it’s up to 20% off for Prime Day.

When kids want to smell amazing but you don’t want to drop serious money on perfumes or complicated fragrances, this is an excellent and kid-friendly option. Pacifica’s hair and body mist gift set is clean, vegan, cruelty-free and dermatologist-tested, and it comes in subtle fragrances they’ll love, like “Indian Coconut Nectar” and “Island Vanilla.” The price is excellent for this pack of three.

My girls were blessed with curly hair that can either put them in a great mood when the curls are popping or create the worst day of their lives when the frizz attacks. I love this brush from Kitsch that has given us more of the good days than not. Many of the Kitsch products are on sale for Prime Day, and this wet-dry brush is 20% off. Check out their shampoo bars and hair bands as well.

Girls starting their periods have such better options than our generation did, and I’m going to stock up on this 3-pack of beloved period brand Thinx underwear made just for younger girls. They come in a variety of colors and are a great deal for Prime Day. Even if your girl hasn’t hit this milestone yet, it’s a nice thing to have on hand or in her locker for when she might need it.

You have to love a clothing set that makes easy work of tough school mornings. This cute velour set from Arshiner is a great price for Prime Day at less than $25 and comes in a nice range of colors that every kid will love. It’s comfortable enough to just lounge around the house or even to use as pajamas. Win-win-win.

This six-pack of sheet masks from Epielle comes in a variety of animal faces that will make them giggle at their next slumber party or spa night.

They might not even know how much they’ll love this cute kitty reading pillow that helps them sit up and get their pages in. With shredded memory foam filling and a washable cover, it’s a fun and easy way to help make reading or homework time a little more fun. It’s 31% off for Prime Day, so you can enjoy it, too.

This is a genuinely excellent deal on the newest generation iPad Mini.

My colleague Griffin Wynne said, “If you’re looking for a new screen to supplement your smartphone or laptop, good news: The latest iPad Mini is over $100 off right now. And per the reviews, this baby’s features are worth it — from the AI upgrades to a jaw-dropping processor that make this the fastest iPad to date. It’s a major upgrade from previous-gen iPad Minis and other larger iPads (price comparisons above) — all thanks to an A17 Pro chip. This adds the latest Apple Intelligence (AI) features to the operating system so it’ll perform tasks by studying your personalized data. With the iPad’s AI power, you can effortlessly do things like reply to emails and messages, take notes, summarize texts and proofread before hitting send. You can also sift through photos, give your iPad a command prompt to clean up an image, and it’ll delete any distracting objects (or people) from your photo as if they were never there.”

Did I buy these for my kids, or for me, who’s to say? These scented colored pencils are so cute and work quite well. This is a 20-pack that contains botanical scents like “Apple Trees” and “Hot Cider.” They’re a great price for Prime Day at less than $16, and I promise you’ll find a reason to use them, too.

Bentgo's classic five-compartment, leakproof lunchbox will match its lowest price of the year today. This has over 61,000 Amazon ratings and a 4.6-star average. Reviews say these are great for picky eaters, as they keep food separated and protected, so nothing gets mushy or mixed together.

This revered natural deodorant promises a sensitive skin-friendly formula that claims to ward off odor for up to 48 hours, without the use of parabens or aluminum. It contains soothing seaweed extracts, hydrating hyaluronic acid and odor-neutralizing probiotics. It comes in several different fragrances, including saffron and cedar, bergamot and orange blossom and black rose and oud.

There is nothing worse than spending a day outdoors playing only to spend the entire night with terrible bug bite itchiness. This bug bite tool is compatible with most bug bites. This device suctions out insect venom, saliva, and other irritants left under the skin to prevent that dreaded post-bite itching, swelling and discomfort. Reviewers call it the best $10 they've ever spent. It has over 57,000 5-star ratings on Amazon and was created by a mother-daughter duo who lived in an area frequented by mosquitos. It's also safe to say that it's gained a big cult following since it was first seen on "Shark Tank" in 2019.

Before your tween hits her next sporting event or Blackpink concert, she needs some earplugs to protect her hearing. These plugs can help to muffle unwanted noise at bedtime or in places like movie theaters and concert venues, and unlike the packs you’d find at CVS or Walgreens, these are made with a flexible silicone for an easy fit and come in their own little carry case. They feature three levels of noise reduction with an in-ear dial that makes it easy to switch between modes. This redesigned style offers Loops' strongest level of noise reduction and includes the earplugs, four sets of ear tips in different sizes and one carry case.

Although you might have survived your entire childhood without a drop of water, today’s tweens must. be. hydrated. And if they have to drink water on the regular, get them a bottle that lets them show their style. The Owala FreeSip Twist is a favorite for its smart design and tween-approved vibes. Its 30-ounce size is 25% off.

Usually $19, this covetable lip gloss from Laneige is 30% off for Prime Day. It’s a good enough discount to stock up on one for you, and one for them.

This shea-butter infused gloss comes from a viral K-beauty brand and is available in nine tropical flavors. According to our price tracker, sales on this particular product are ultra-rare.

Too young to drive, too old to stroller. What’s a tween to do? This highly-rated, folding, light-up scooter supports 110 pounds and adjusts to their growing frames. The deal shows up as 15% off, but according to our price trackers, this is typically $60 at full price. That makes the sale closer to 60% off for Prime Day, so get scooting!

Shoppers say these aromatherapy shower steamers help create a "soothing and calming atmosphere," which helps ease both mental and physical tension. This variety pack gives you energizing citrus, relaxing lavender and soothing eucalyptus options, that turn any home shower into a spa treatment at home. "I love these steamers. So therapeutic, they help me to relax when I need to while soothing my aches at the same time," one writes.