Tried, tested and loved: The best editor-approved products for August
Another brand new month means a whole host of new editor picks!
Every month we come together to compile some of our favorite products, and each product recommended below has been used and vetted by a member of the Daily Mail team. These are products we either loved this month, or a product that truly surprised us (in a good way).
From cooking essentials to beauty must-haves, and more, here is everything our team is loving this August.
Best editor picks
Patricia Nash Milano Weekender Duffel Bag
I love a weekender bag — especially one that can actually hold all my belongings. I tend to travel heavy, always packing an extra pair of shoes or an outfit.
Luckily this duffel from Patricia Nash holds everything I need, and is surprisingly spacious on the inside. The bag itself is stylish and turns heads no matter where I go — and many love the vintage flowery print on it.
There are even additional pockets to store any little knick knacks, and all in all, this has now become my go-to bag for summer travel.
$139.30 (30% off) Shop
Jenin Olive Oil
I'm picky about my olive oil, but this one is one of my favorites to pour on hot toast or pair with burrata.
It has a punchy flavor and feels incredibly smooth on the palette. It's well-balanced and tastes great on top of roasted veggies or as an accompaniment to a cheese and bread board.
$32 Shop
Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Lips Healthy Glow Nectar Oil
The perfect summer gloss! It's available in multiple colors, but cherry is my go-to for a fresh glow and pretty shine (they smell delicious, too).
It's super hydrating, has a glass-like finish, and is designed to make your lips plump.
Tanya Sharma, US Commerce Writer
$25 Shop
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Hand Cream
This La Roche Posay hand cream is my go-to to moisturize my hands at night - it's a very hydrating, rich lotion
It's great for dry, cracked hands, and since it's not greasy, it will absorb into your skin quickly too.
$12.99 Shop
Thermacell Mosquito repellent
After years of burning through an insane amount of citronella candles without success, this is our first summer with a repellent that has actually worked.
No sound, no smell, the only way you know it is on is that you're not scratching new bites.
$28.99 (17% off) Shop
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