Pheromones, Mini Fans, Dining Chairs, & More July Reader Favorites

August 02, 2022BruceDayne

If summer were a movie, July would be the climax — so it makes sense that this month's best-selling reader favorites were truly exciting. Per our anonymous shopping data, sensual pheromones snuck their way into Amazon carts, trendy bug sprays became tote bag staples, and readers wanted to get in our sisterhood of the traveling swimsuit. The list goes on (literally).

Did we forget to mention July was the ultimate sale trifecta? The Shopping team dutifully sifted through Fourth of July weekend sales, Amazon Prime Day deals, AND Nordstrom Anniversary Sale discounts while readers shopped 'til they dropped. That being said, we've reached summer's falling action: August. So, to quell any and all Autumn scaries, let us reminisce on these peculiar and popular purchases from the last 30 days ahead.

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West Elm Classon Recycled Plastic Shell Chair (Set of 2)

If home office chairs were our preoccupation throughout 2020 and 2021, then dining chairs have taken the throne in 2022. This fantastic plastic bundle was a major July best-seller — we blame it on that 40% off limited-time discount.

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**West Elm** Classon Recycled Plastic Shell Chair (Set of 2, $, available at West Elm

Jisulife Handheld Mini Fan, 3-In-1 Hand Fan

New York's hottest club is, well, quite literally *too* hot to handle. Instead of soaking their clothing in sweat last month, our readers opted for this equal parts adorable and functional mini fan from Amazon. Take one stroll through Brooklyn, and you're guaranteed to see one buzzin' around IRL. Get it while it's hot!

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**‎JISULIFE** Handheld Mini Fan, 3 IN 1 Hand Fan, $, available at Amazon

Kinfield Golden Hour

First comes summer, then comes mosquitos, thereafter comes the logical next step: bug spray. But Kinfield's Golden Hour isn't just a bug spray, it's a *cool* bug spray. Add this clean, DEET-free best-seller to your cart and enjoy the feel of bite-free arms, plus the pleasant aroma of sweet vanilla citrus. Trust, one of our writers put her skin on the line at a bustling NYC park — to her delight, Golden Hour "was strong enough to ward the critters off."

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**Kinfield** Golden Hour, $, available at Kinfield

Crest 3D White Luxe Whitestrips Professional Effects

Your safest bet on any Amazon Prime Day is stocking up on dental essentials — specifically Crest Whitestrips. While the infamous stain-remover reverted back to its original price tag, we still think the perpetual best-seller is worth adding to your cart.

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**Crest** 3D White Luxe Whitestrips Professional Effects, $, available at Amazon

Pure Instinct The Original Pheromone Infused Essential Oil Perfume

People want a meet-cute with a little extra *oomph* these days, and pheromones — placebo effect or otherwise — add that missing pizzazz. While we can't attest to its sensual effects, we can say it made its way into a myriad of readers' Amazon hauls last month.

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**Pure Instinct** The Original Pheromone Infused Essential Oil Perfume, $, available at Amazon

Sam Edelman Savanna Sandal

In Sam Edelman we (and a boatload of R29 readers) trust. From comfy to soles to stylish colorways, we can't get enough of this brand's perspective on footwear. The Savanna Sandal garnered plenty of fame in Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale and still cashes in for under $100 without the limited-time deal.

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**Circus by Sam Edelman** Savanna Sandal, $, available at Nordstrom

Everlane The Billow Tiered Maxi Dress

As for Fourth of July sales, Everlane's cotton maxi took the top spot on our anonymous shopping data charts. The flowy, 50%-off garment truly has us crying tiers *wink* of joy.

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**Everlane** The Billow Tiered Maxi Dress, $, available at Everlane

H&M 7-Pack Hipster Briefs

H&M's 100% organic cotton briefs made a surprising debut as a best-seller last month. Typically, Pact hipsters or Knickey bikini bundles dominate our cotton undies round-up, but in July, readers scooped up packs of these simple breathable basics (and for under $20 at that).

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**H&M** 7-pack Hipster Briefs, $, available at H&M

Better Love Blowfish Clitoral Stimulator

R29 readers are quite the loyal bunch — the Better Love Blowfish remains a best-seller month after month, so it's only right we give the two-in-one gadget its flowers once again. According to on-site reviews, it's "small" but "powerful" and "works great especially with a partner!"

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**Blowfish** Blowfish Clitoral Stimulator, $, available at Ella Paradis

Calpak Oh Joy! Portable Charger

Ditch the Low Power Mode stress and keep your phone ready to go with this snazzy portable charger that doubles as a luggage tag. A nifty travel accessory indeed.

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**Calpak** Portable Charger, $, available at Calpak

Beis Weekend Travel Bag

In June we watched Beis's Sport Duffle soar in sales, but the brand's Weekend Travel Bag claimed all the July fame in our weekender roundup. Needless to say, Shay Mitchell knows how to craft some quality duffles.

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**Béis** Weekend Travel Bag, $, available at Nordstrom

Lululemon Hike to Swim Short"

Our beauty writer found her new "hot girl walk uniform" last month: practically anything from Lululemon's new line of hiking essentials. Water-ready hiking shorts, convertible hiking pants, and cushiony crew socks were just a few of her faves while trekking around Los Angeles's Topanga State Park.

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**Lululemon** Hike to Swim Short 6", $, available at Lululemon

Away F.A.R Duffle 55L

Can you believe I, a bonafide city girl, and a few other lucky writers took to the great outdoors in July complements of cult-favorite luggage retailer Away. While I was a tad anxious about my new surroundings, the brand's fresh line of water-resistant duffles, versatile backpacks, packing organizers, and more kept me fully prepped for Virginia's countryside. I highly recommend.

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**Away** F.A.R Duffle 55L, $, available at Away

Asystem x Maude Female Libido Gummies

Our sex and wellness writer had only good things to say about her heightened sex drive after she popped a few of Asystem's libido-enhancing gummies. If you're in the mood to be put in THE mood, give these tasty snacks a try.

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**asystem x maude** Female Libido Gummies, $, available at Asystem

Mia Puzzle Necklace

Like I said, I had an adventurous July. And, after the entire 30-day rollercoaster, Mia's affordable stainless steel jewelry came out completely unscathed. From baths to beach trips to workouts, not a single part of my skin turned green nor were there any scratches. Even the ring that unfortunately got stuck on my finger for weeks left my epidermis imprinted but 100% stain-free.

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**Mia** Puzzle Necklace, $, available at Mia

Coco & Eve Sweet Repair Hair Mask

Summer involves salty ocean dips, chlorine pool dunks, lake cannonballs, and all kinds of activities that are big-hair no-nos. As we enter August, our strands definitely need some serious TLC. Coco & Eve's sweet hair mask is the perfect addition to our routines. For $35, you can score stronger, frizz-free follicles and jump into fall with what our beauty writer eloquently described as "commercial-worthy strands."

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**Coco & Eve** Sweet Repair Hair Mask, $, available at Coco & Eve

YouSwim Poise Cheeky Two-Piece

Just when we thought nothing could top Brandy Melville''s "one size fits all," the British swimwear brand YouSwim introduced us to its line "seven-sizes-in-one" suits. To test these claims, nine of our editors gave the swimsuits a whirl, and to our surprise, everyone looked pretty darn good. We'll call it the sisterhood of the traveling swimsuit.

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**Youswim** Poise Cheeky Two-Piece, $, available at Youswim

Dr. Scholl's Ultra Exfoliating Foot Peel Mask

Our generous beauty writer took on for the team in July and flaunted her feet online. Why? To see if the Dr. Scholl's exfoliating foot sheet mask was worth the hype. Apparently, it was. She wrote, "In addition to rendering them insanely soft, they somehow looked brighter and more even-toned, too." Oh, how a-peel-ing.

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Dr.Scholl's Ultra Exfoliating Foot Peel Mask, 1 Pair, $, available at Amazon