August reader favorites: Cooling towels, acne gels and more

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With back-to-school season in full swing, our August was full of recommendations for the best kids lunch boxes, rolling backpacks and dorm room essentials, as well as how students and teachers can take advantage of discount programs this year. We also recommended the best scalp sunscreens, cooling towels and personal fans to beat the summer heat.

In addition to the shopping guides above, our readers showed the most interest in deodorants, cystic acne treatments and Amazon travel gadgets. Below, we compiled 12 of the most purchased products we covered this August.

Hotodeal KN95 Face Mask

• 4.5-star average rating from 67.946 reviews on Amazon

• Learn more: How to shop for the best KN95 masks, according to experts

Hotodeal KN95 Face Mask

Hotodeal KN95 Face Mask $ at Amazon

CeraVe Eye Repair Cream

• 4.3-star average rating from 54,870 reviews on Amazon

• Learn more: The 17 best eye creams for brightening, depuffing and smoothing

CeraVe Eye Repair Cream

• CeraVe Eye Repair Cream $ at Amazon

• CeraVe Eye Repair Cream $ at Ulta

• CeraVe Eye Repair Cream $ at Target

3M Aura N95 Respirator

• 4.4-star average rating from 2,947 reviews on Amazon

• Learn more: The best N95 masks to buy, according to experts

3M Aura N95 Respirator

• 3M Aura N95 Respirator $ at Amazon

• 3M Aura N95 Respirator $ at Target

• 3M Aura N95 Respirator $ at Home Depot

AidallsWellup 5-in-1 Electric Head Shaver

• 4.3-star average rating from 13,820 reviews on Amazon

• Learn more: What to know before buying and using a head shaver, according to experts 

AidallsWellup 5-in-1 Electric Head Shaver

AidallsWellup 5-in-1 Electric Head Shaver $ at Amazon

Sukeen Cooling Towel 4-Pack

• 4.5-star average rating from 21,205 reviews on Amazon

• Learn more: Top-rated cooling towels to help lower your body temperature

Sukeen Cooling Towel 4-Pack

• Sukeen Cooling Towel 4-Pack $ at Amazon

• Sukeen Cooling Towel 4-Pack $ at Walmart

Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Antiperspirant & Deodorant

• 4.6-star average rating from 3,917 reviews on Amazon

• Learn more: 15 best deodorants and antiperspirants of 2023, according to dermatologists

Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Antiperspirant & Deodorant

• Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Antiperspirant & Deodorant $ at Amazon

• Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Antiperspirant & Deodorant $ at Target

• Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Antiperspirant & Deodorant $ at Walmart

Differin Gel

• 4.5-star average rating from 54,037 reviews on Amazon

• Learn more: The best at-home blackhead treatments, according to dermatologists

Differin Gel

• Differin Gel $ at Amazon

• Differin Gel $ at Target

• Differin Gel $ at Walmart

Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel

• 4.7-star average rating from 22,407 reviews on Amazon

• Learn more: Expert recommended shaving creams, gels and foams to try in 2023

Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel

• Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel $ at Amazon

• Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel $ at Walmart

• Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel $ at Target

RoC Multi Correxion Crepe Repair Face & Neck Cream

• 4.5-star average rating from 267 reviews at Target

• Learn more: The 8 best neck creams of 2023, according to dermatologists

RoC Multi Correxion Crepe Repair Face & Neck Cream

• RoC Multi Correxion Crepe Repair Face & Neck Cream $ at Amazon

• RoC Multi Correxion Crepe Repair Face & Neck Cream $ at Target

• RoC Multi Correxion Crepe Repair Face & Neck Cream $ at CVS Pharmacy

Fyy Electronics Organizer

• 4.5-star average rating from 15,588 reviews on Amazon

• Learn more: 27 top-rated Amazon tech gadgets you need for travel

Fyy Electronics Organizer

• Fyy Electronics Organizer $ at Amazon

• Fyy Electronics Organizer $ at Fyystore

Comlife Bladeless Neck Fan

• 4.3-star average rating from 10,670 reviews on Amazon

• Learn more: These staff-favorite personal fans will make the summer heat more bearable

Comlife Bladeless Neck fan

Comlife Bladeless Neck fan $ at Amazon

Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel

• 4.4-star average rating from 23,741 reviews on Amazon

• Learn more: How to treat cystic acne, according to dermatologists 

Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel

• Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel $ at Amazon

• Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel $ at Target

• Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel $ at Ulta

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