As shopping experts, we’re always searching for quality items to recommend to NBC Select readers. In August, we wrote about Shark’s new hairstyling tools, Lululemon’s new(-ish) Chargefeel 2 sneaker and our team’s favorite phone cases. We tried dozens of skin care and bedding products, and even debated whether (or not) you should rinse your rice before cooking.
Below, we’re sharing products that our team loved most during August. Some are items we directly purchased, while others are courtesy gifts from brands.
Pima Ruffle Nightgown
After years of buying insanely oversized tees to sleep in, I finally decided to try out a nightgown from Lake. And let me just say: this is not your grandmother’s nightgown. Its fabric (100% Pima cotton) is one of the softest materials I’ve ever put on my body. Despite its ruffle designs, I haven’t woken up with weird marks or ruffle indentations on my body — though I did size up to get an extra roomy feel. To keep it in pristine condition and avoid shrinking, I’ve been hanging mine to dry. I also ordered the longer version, which has a similar silhouette, but hovers around my ankles. (I’m 5 foot 3 inches.) I plan to buy many more of these in the future. – Lindsay Schneider, editor
Just Date Syrup
When I restocked my supply of Just Date Syrup last week, I saw that it was my tenth time buying this sweetener in two years — a true testament to how much I love this stuff. It’s a thinner, less sticky option compared to honey, and it has a richer, deeper flavor. I drizzle it into my smoothies and oatmeal, and use it to cut the acidity in homemade vinegar-based dressings or marinades. One bottle lasts me months. – Zoe Malin, associate updates editor
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask
I’m usually weary of moisturizers geared toward overnight use because they usually feel heavy and end up on my pillow, but the Jet Lag mask has quickly earned my trust. It is a thick moisturizer, but seeps right into my skin so I don’t…
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