Summer is officially here, which means our NBC Select readers have been stocking up on travel accessories, SPF and a ton of personal care essentials to look their very best, whether for an upcoming vacation, nights out or gatherings with friends and family. You’ll notice our bestsellers list is full of sunscreens, and for good reason: This month, we launched our list of 100 best face sunscreens, which involved a six-week period of our editors powering through breakouts, sunburns and skin irritation while testing over 110 SPFs. But our summer-friendly (and heat wave-adjacent) product testing didn’t stop there — we also rounded up our editors’ favorite AC units, fans, deodorants and portable speakers, to name a few.
Read on for a full list of the bestsellers NBC Select readers shopped in June.
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June bestsellers
This Round Lab sunscreen earned the No. 1 spot on our list of 100 best face SPFs. It has a silky, creamy consistency and a subtle scent. “As someone with sensitive skin who leans on the drier side, my favorite thing about the Round Lab formula is that it’s genuinely soothing and feels like I’m wearing a thin layer of hydration on my skin — so much so, that I don’t have to layer on my regular moisturizer,” says NBC Select editorial projects manager Rebecca Rodriguez. The sunscreen has niacinamide to brighten and calm skin, along with amino acids and minerals to reduce texture and inflammation, according to the brand.
Learn more: The 100 best face sunscreens tested and ranked, according to NBC Select editors
This viral tumbler is a favorite among our editors — you’ll find it at nearly every one of our desks. I use mine every single day, and its stainless steel interior manages to keep my drink cold for hours (I’ll even have unmelted ice in my water more than two hours after I poured it). Plus, I love that the bottom of the bottle is compatible with many cup holders, like the ones in my car and on my treadmill.
Learn more: Stanley’s viral tumbler is 40% off — its lowest price ever right now
Three Sun Bum sunscreens made our 100 best SPFs list, including this face lotion. It has a classic sunscreen scent, but it isn’t overpowering and didn’t make our editors’ eyes burn. “It blended into my skin, including the short facial hair I have, very seamlessly and didn’t leave any residue around my hairline,” says NBC Select commerce editor Cory Fernandez, who notes this sunscreen is a reliable drugstore option.
Learn more: The 100 best face sunscreens tested and ranked, according to NBC Select editors
Many of our editors consider these their go-to whitening strips plus they’re one of the only ADA-accepted teeth whitening strips to date. After using the strips a few nights in a row, NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin says her teeth look brighter and whiter, which she says is impressive since she drinks coffee and Diet Coke every day. They’re easy to take out of the packaging and they fold over toward the back of your teeth, so they stay put over the 45-minute application period.
Learn more: We tested teeth whitening strips for 3 months — these 4 types really work
Calling all Lego lovers: This giftable kit is the size of a small storage box and has enough space to hold all of its 484 pieces. The set comes with flat baseplates and cube-shaped interlocking pieces, small wheels for building trains and cars, pieces for making animals and more, all in 35 different colors. You can see everything you can build on the back of the box, plus it has inspiration photos for your creations.
Learn more: Deal of the Day: This top-rated Lego set is half off right now — its lowest price ever
Dr. Jart+ is one of our favorite K-beauty brands, and this stick sunscreen primes the skin and blurs pores, which makes it a great option to apply underneath makeup. “It goes on smoothly and doesn’t leave my face feeling heavy or sticky,” says Rodriguez. “And like its name suggests, this truly is an invisible sunscreen.” It’s also not messy like other sunscreens, which makes it easy to apply and reapply throughout the day, according to our editors.
Learn more: What’s the difference between Korean and American sunscreens? Derms weigh in
While experts say plastic cutting boards are generally safe to use, they can cause microplastics to end up in your food. This cutting board is made from composite wood fiber, which is durable, easy to clean and good on your knives, according to experts in our guide to plastic cutting board alternatives. The non-porous board has a smooth feel and is double-sided, plus there’s a hole to hang it from.
Learn more: Are plastic cutting boards useful kitchen tools or a breeding ground for microplastics? Here’s what to know
This sunscreen has a rich, creamy texture and comes with a small scoop to not only help you avoid dipping your fingers into the tub, but also to indicate how much sunscreen you should apply to your face. “As someone who often wears acrylics, not having to dip my fingers into the jar is such a plus. A con, however, is that there’s no real place to put it once you detach it from the case,” says NBC Select editorial operations associate Jem Alabi.
Learn more: The 100 best face sunscreens tested and ranked, according to NBC Select editors
Merit’s tinted sunscreen is closer to a foundation than most other tinted sunscreens on the market, and it instantly improves skin tone and texture, says Malin. It has a rich texture, but still feels lightweight, and it dries matte, so you can layer makeup on top without worrying about a shiny or oily base. It’s also noncomedogenic and oil-free, which means it won’t clog pores and is great for acne-prone skin.
Learn more: We tested over a dozen tinted sunscreens — these are the only ones worth buying
Cetaphil makes some of our favorite face moisturizers, cleansers and sunburn treatments. This lightweight moisturizer helps relieve dry, tight and rough skin thanks to ingredients like hyaluronic and polyglutamic acid, which help strengthen your skin’s moisture barrier, according to the brand. The gel-like consistency absorbs quickly into the skin, and its oil- and fragrance-free formula won’t cause irritation or clogged pores.
Learn more: This top-rated Cetaphil moisturizer is almost 50% off
If you’re prioritizing fuller and thicker-looking hair this summer, consider this Ogx volumizing shampoo. It has a blend of biotin and collagen, which are naturally-occurring proteins in the body that help make your hair look thicker and have more volume overall, according to the brand. Reviewers love its subtle fragrance (notes of coconut, jasmine and lemon) that lingers in their hair post-shower.
Learn more: 13 best shampoos for fine hair, according to experts and editors
Another teeth whitening treatment our readers loved this month, these pre-filled trays (which you bite into) have professional-grade gel and are the strongest option we recommend. Our editors like that the tray format is easier to pop on and off than a traditional whitening strip, and they’re comfortable to wear for longer periods of time.
Learn more: We tested teeth whitening strips for 3 months — these 4 types really work
Malin considers this neck fan, which she wears around her neck like she would a pair of over-ear headphones, a must-have during the hot summer months. It’s rechargeable, portable and has three airflow speeds, which you change by pressing its power button. The fan blows cool air toward you, and its bladeless design prevents your hair from getting caught in the openings. Plus, it helps keep your hands free to open doors, carry bags or run everyday errands.
Learn more: I wouldn’t make it through the summer without this neck fan from Amazon
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I’m an updates editor at NBC Select who has covered a variety of shopping categories, including beauty and pets, since 2021. For this article, I compiled a list of the top 13 bestselling products among our NBC Select readers during the month of June.
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