You can skip a lot of Amazon’s spring sales, but don’t skip this travel promotion

Wired Reviews The team has been covering Amazon’s Big Spring Sale since it started on Wednesday, and the overall deals have been… not great, honestly. So far, we’ve found good sales on vacuum cleaners, smart bird feeders, and even our beloved air fryer, but I just saw that Rhythm Pods, those colorful magnetic containers you’ve probably seen on your social media pages, are 20 percent off. (For reference, the last time I saw it on sale, it was a measly 9 percent off.)

If you’re not familiar with them, they allow you to pour the full-sized personal care products you use at home — from shampoo and sunscreen to serums and pills — into a modular, labeled system of leak-proof, dishwasher-safe hexagonal containers that stick together magnetically in your bag or on your countertop. No more mixed up travel size toiletries and mismatched and leaky bottles and tubes.

Cadence pods have drawn some grumble online for being too heavy or leaking, but I’ve been using them regularly for about a year — I discuss pouring into everyday products in my guide on how to pack your beauty routine for travel — and I’ve never encountered any leaks. They add weight if you’re trying to travel super light, and because they’re magnetic, they’ll also stick to other metal items in your toiletry bag, like bobby pins or other hair accessories. This can be annoying, especially if you’re already feeling disorganized or in a rush.

Otherwise, the capsules are modular, convenient and make you feel very organized – the interchangeable magnetic inserts for the eyelids come with permanent labels such as “Shampoo”, “Conditioner”, “Cleanser” and “Moisturiser”. Maybe you like this; Maybe you don’t. But at least if you buy from Amazon, you can choose what type of label you get (hair care, body care, skin care, daily routine). If that’s not your jam, the Cadence website offers a set of seven that allows you to customize the color and lid of each capsule, but that set is not currently on sale.