This story is part of Select’s New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches. We will continuously update this article throughout the month with new releases we think you should know about.
Caraway Prepware
Caraway’s Prepware collection includes a cutting board set and knife and utensil set.
Caraway Cutting Board Set (Pre-order)
Caraway’s Cutting Board Set comes with small, medium and large boards, all of which are made from birch wood finished with mineral oil and wax. The cutting boards — which must be hand-washed — have recessed indents to catch juices and seeds, or to help you organize different foods while making charcuterie boards. A storage organizer is included with the set to stand the cutting boards up when they’re not in use.
Caraway sent Zoe Malin, NBC Select associate updates editor, its Cutting Board Set to try. She loves that the boards are lightweight, which makes them easy to move around her kitchen. They’re also on the thicker side, Malin says, so they rise above her counter and give her a sturdy, elevated surface for chopping ingredients. “The storage organizer that comes with the cutting boards is an amazing added bonus,” Malin says. “It makes the cutting boards look neat when they’re not in use, and I want to keep them out in my kitchen because they look beautiful standing up together.”
Caraway Prep Set (Pre-order)
Caraway’s Prep Set comes with knives and birch wood kitchen utensils, plus modular storage organizers to keep everything together. You get four knives with the set — a chef’s knife, prep knife, bread knife, paring knife — all of which have stainless steel blades. A pair of kitchen shears is also included. As for the kitchen utensils, you get a spoon, server, scraper, spatula and tongs. The knives and utensils must be hand-washed.
Shark Cordless Detect Pro Auto Empty System
In addition to the Shark’s new hair tools, the brand also launched its latest stick vacuum this month. As you’re cleaning, it detects dirt, different floor types and edges to adjust its settings accordingly. The vacuum — which offers 60 minutes of run time — is built with a HEPA filter to trap dust and other allergens, and you can convert it into a hand vacuum. Once you’re done cleaning, place the vacuum in the included dock, which charges the appliance and automatically empties the debris you picked up into a container that holds up to 30 days worth of dirt, according to the brand. The vacuum also comes with a crevice tool and multi tool for pet hair.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream
Charlotte Tilbury’s fragrance-free Magic Water Cream is a new iteration of the brand’s Magic Cream moisturizer. Its lightweight, gel consistency helps lock water into skin and keep it hydrated, as well as make it appear more plump, according to the brand. The Magic Water Cream contains niacinamide, which can improve skin tone and texture, and peptides that balance and minimize the appearance of pores, according to Charlotte Tilbury.
Tower 28 Swipe Serum Concealer
Tower 28 — one of our favorite AAPI-owned brands — added concealer to its collection of skin care products. It’s available in 20 shades and is formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid and lysine, an amino acid that helps with collagen production and preventing dry skin, according to the brand. The concealer is fragrance-free and noncomedogenic, and its packaging is made with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic.
Malin has been using Tower 28’s new concealer for about a month after the brand sent her a sample to try. “I wear this concealer every day for over eight hours and it stays on super well,” she says. “It’s not cakey at all and easily blends into my skin, providing medium coverage to reduce redness from pimples or lighten dark spots.” Malin added that makeup often irritates her sensitive skin, but Tower 28’s concealer never has and feels weightless. NBC Select commerce editor Lindsay Schneider also tried the new concealer, and while it’s usually challenging to find a shade that matches her fair skin, she was impressed at how seamlessly Tower 28’s product blended into her naturally pale complexion. The concealer also covered up any redness in her nose and chin area, Schneider says.
Solo Stove Pi Prime
The Pi Prime pizza oven is Solo Stove’s most affordable model to date and can cook pizza in 90 seconds after preheating for 15 minutes, according to the brand. It runs off propane gas, has a demi-done design and a wide-mouth panoramic opening. There’s a temperature control knob on the front of the oven, which allows you to adjust its flame and heat level. It’s also built with a cordierite cooking surface, a material that evenly distributes heat and releases stems to make the pizza crust crispy, according to the brand.
Vuori BlissBlend activewear collection
Vuori launched a sports bra and legging made from its new BlissBlend material, a soft, stretchy fabric that’s breathable so air can flow through it and keep you cool while you’re working out. The AllTheFeels Bra offers light support and has a scoop neckline. It’s available in sizes XXS to XXL. The AllTheFeels Legging comes in three length options — short, regular and long — and has a high waistband as well as a side waistband pocket. Both pieces of activewear are machine washable.
Olipop Ginger Ale
Prebiotic soda brand Olipop’s latest flavor is a low-sugar take on Ginger Ale. It’s made with real ginger root, lime and quince (a fruit), all of which come together to create a sweet yet tart beverage. The soda contains 9 grams of fiber to support digestion, according to the brand, and is vegan, paleo and gluten-free. You can purchase it in packs of 12.
Parachute
Parachute introduced two new types of fabric this month: Organic Soft Luxe for bedding and Featherweight Plush for bath linens.
Parachute Organic Soft Luxe
Organic Soft Luxe is a blend of organic cotton that has a silky matte finish. The material is meant to mimic the feel and style of bedding you’d find in hotels, according to the brand, and has piped edges. Parachute offers a top sheet, fitted sheet, duvet cover, pillowcases, shams and Euro shams made from the material.
Parachute Featherweight Plush
Featherweight Plush is a blend of organic cotton, tencel lyocell and linen. It has a soft, plush feel yet is lightweight and is highly absorbent, according to the brand. Parachute offers towels and a tub mat made from the new material.
Saalt Steamer
Saalt’s Steamer sanitizes menstrual cups and discs, eliminating the need to boil them when it’s time for a clean. You pour water into the device, add a menstrual cup or disc and turn it on. The steam eliminates microorganisms and disinfects your period care products in minutes, making it just as effective as boiling, according to Saalt, which is one of our favorite women-owned businesses. The steamer is 8.4 inches high by 6 inches wide, so it doesn’t take up much storage space or room on a bathroom counter.
Quip Mints
Freshen breath on the go with Quip’s Mints, which come in a portable plastic or metal refillable dispenser like its gum. The mints are sugar-free and peppermint-flavored, and they contain ingredients like vitamin D, zinc to fight bad breath and xylitol to support the oral microbiome, according to the brand. The refillable dispenser can hold up to 10 mints at a time. You can purchase mint refills as needed or subscribe to get them delivered automatically.
Diggs Evolv Dog Crate-Playpen
The Diggs Evolv dog crate converts into a playpen thanks to its removable ceiling panel, and you can set it up without tools. The crate has a steel frame and wire mesh sides. It comes with two doors, each of which have locks to ensure the doors stay closed. A divider is included to make the crate smaller if you have a growing puppy, in addition to an easy-to-clean removable tray that sits at the bottom of the crate. You can customize the crate by repositioning the doors or purchasing compatible accessories, like additional doors, a playpen frame, a bed, a training aid enrichment toy and crate bowl. The Evolv Crate-Playpen is available in four sizes.
Dreo ChefMaker
The Dreo ChefMaker is a Wi-Fi-equipped countertop kitchen appliance that looks like an air fryer and offers functions like defrost, bake, toast, roast, air fry and more. It cooks food via a convection heating system and is built with a water tank, which mists food to ensure it remains moist while being subjected to high heat, according to the brand. There’s a probe that connects to the appliance, and once you insert it into ingredients, it tracks the internal temperature of food to ensure it cooks evenly. You can pair the ChefMaker with a companion app to control it remotely. The appliance comes with a grilling rack and cooking tray.
Brooklinen Organic Quilt and Throw Blanket
Brooklinen expanded its Organic Collection by adding a quilt, quilt set and throw blanket, all of which are made from organic cotton. The linens have ridges and stitching details to create a crinkle texture, which adds dimension to the fabric. The quilt and blanket are lightweight, according to the brand, and you can purchase them individually. The quilt set comes with one quilt and two shams.
Allbirds Courier
Available in men’s and women’s sizes, the Allbirds Courier sneaker is designed for everyday wear and its style was modeled after vintage trainers, according to the brand. The shoe’s upper is made from organic cotton and eucalyptus fiber, and its midsole is cushioned with the brand’s SweetFoam material, which is composed of sugarcane. The Courier has a soft, padded lining so you can wear it with or without socks, according to the brand, and a natural rubber outsole. You can throw the sneakers in the washing machine and air dry them to clean.
Cosori 26-Quart Ceramic Air Fryer Oven
Cosori makes one of our favorite air fryers, and the brand debuted a new 26-quart model that’s available in two styles: Base, which offers 11 cooking settings, and Premium, which offers 13 cooking settings and comes with a connected thermometer. The air fryer has five rack levels to cook multiple foods at once. Its bottom heating element also doubles as a burner — you’re able to put a pot, pan or skillet on top of it and use it for stovetop cooking. You can customize the appliance’s temperature and timer via its control panel, and it’s designed with a viewing window and interior light to monitor food as it cooks.
Chamberlain Coffee Family Blend Espresso Coffee Pods
You can now brew Chamberlain Coffee using Nespresso Original machines with the brand’s first-ever espresso pods. The capsules are filled with Chamberlain Coffee’s medium roast family blend, which has notes of chocolate, toasted nuts and tart cherries. Each box comes with 10 pods. You can buy boxes individually or subscribe to have them delivered automatically.
Billie V Smooth
One of the best ways to avoid ingrown hairs and razor burn is to practice proper shaving technique, which includes using shaving cream or gel, experts told us. Billie’s new fragrance-free V Smooth shave gel is specifically designed to use on your bikini area. It’s formulated with lactic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid and chemical exfoliant, and aloe vera to soothe and hydrate skin. The pH-balanced gel turns into a gentle, creamy foam when you rub it onto skin, and is safe to use on sensitive skin, according to the brand.
Blink Outdoor 4
Home security systems are more accessible than ever. The Blink Outdoor wireless camera is one of the most purchased tech products we cover, and this latest version adds new features like person detection and improves existing motion detection and image quality. It runs on two AA batteries, and syncs to Amazon Alexa devices.
Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet Formaldehyde Air Purifier
This air purifier from Dyson has a brand new cone-shaped design that has improved filtration and air quality sensing technology, according to the brand. This model is designed to detect and destroy formaldehyde, a harmful pollutant that can cause short and long term health issues, according to the CDC. At full-speed, it purifies air up to 32 feet away and makes 56 decibels of noise, a similar noise-level to other top-rated quiet air purifiers.
Priority E-Classic Plus Ebike
Priority Bicycles make one of our favorite commuter bikes. This electric bike is built to be comfortable, easy to ride and easy to maintain, according to the brand. Like all of Priority’s bicycles, it has a belt instead of a chain — belts are dry to the touch, quiet to pedal and weatherproof, in my experience using Prioritiy’s other bikes.
The E-Classic Plus has swept-back handlebars and a step-through frame that makes it easier to get on and off of. Lights are built-in to the bike’s fenders, and are powered by the removable battery in the center of the frame. It weighs 49 pounds, and can get up to 60 miles in one charge, according to the brand. It’s compliant with the UL 2489 standard, an electrical safety standard we highlight in our guide to the best electric bikes.
HyperX Cloud III Wireless
This is the wireless successor to one of our favorite gaming headsets, the HyperX Cloud II. The wireless Cloud III comes with a USB-C wireless dongle and a USB-A adapter — they are compatible with PC, PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. They have re-engineered 53mm angled drivers and extra memory foam padding in the headband compared to the original, according to the brand.
Lululemon Chargefeel 2
Lululemon updated the design of its Chargefeel shoe, a cross between a running sneaker and a trainer that’s available in low-top and mid-top. The Chargefeel 2 Low has added heel support to brace the foot while running, a more breathable upper and new foam cushioning for better bounce, according to the brand. The main update to the Chargefeel 2 Mid, however, is that the collar of its sock-like upper is now cut to contour the ankle, which it extends up.
Lululemon sent Malin a pair of the Chargefeel 2 Low sneakers to try, and she’s been wearing them during workouts for about three weeks. “The Chargefeels are like the Goldilocks of workout shoes,” she says. “The bottom of the sneakers are flat enough for me to feel balanced and stable while lifting weights, yet they’re bouncy and cushioned so I feel supported while running, They also have grippy outsoles, which offer traction while running and keep my foot in place while training.”
Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds
The previous Sony WF-1000XM4s are some of our favorite wireless earbuds, with rich sound and strong noise canceling in a somewhat large and heavy size. The new XM5s cut down on size and weight: They weigh 5.9 grams, down from the previous iteration’s 7.3 grams. The earbuds also have improved noise canceling and call quality, according to the brand.
Summer Fridays Rich Cushion Cream
Summer Fridays Rich Cushion Cream is the brand’s new face and neck moisturizer, which earned the National Eczema Association’s Seal of Acceptance. It’s formulated with ingredients that hydrate skin and help it retain moisture, like glycerin, squalane and hyaluronic acid, according to the brand. The cream also has fruit extracts like watermelon and apple to help plump skin and reduce the look of fine lines, plus chamomile to soothe skin, according to Summer Fridays. The moisturizer is non-comedogenic and fragrance-free.
Harper Wilde Flex Activewear
Expanding beyond its low-impact sports bra, Harper Wilde launched an activewear line that includes a medium-impact sports bra, high-rise leggings and high-rise bike shorts. All products are made with soft, compressive, opaque fabric that holds you in but is stretchy and flexible so you can move freely, according to Malin, who tried the new sports bra and bike shorts after Harper Wilde sent them to her. She also says the activewear’s fabric does not cling to moisture or feel heavy as you sweat, allowing it to dry quickly and keep you comfortable during longer workouts. Harper Wilde’s new legging and bike shorts both have high waistbands that Malin says don’t roll down while she’s running or doing pilates, and the sports bra has thick, adjustable, convertible straps that you can wear straight or crossed.
Samsung
On July 26th, Samsung hosted its annual Galaxy Unpacked event, where it announced new smartphones, wearables and tablets that are now available. We’ve highlighted a few products with notable updates below.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
The previous Galaxy Watch 5 is one of the best fitness trackers for those who own Android phones, and it's a Select Wellness Awards winner. Key upgrades in the new Watch 6 include a slimmer frame with more screen space, a brighter display and faster speeds, according to the brand.
The Watch 6 also comes in a new version: the Watch 6 Classic. The Classic has a physical rotating dial around the entire frame of the screen, which you can use to navigate through and between menus on the watch.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
If you’re interested in a modern take on old 90s flip phones, the new Galaxy Z Flip 5 has major updates over its predecessor. The biggest change is a much larger 3.4-inch cover screen — it covers most of the phone when it is folded and can do almost anything you would do with the phone flipped open. When folded, the phone’s main cameras are facing you, allowing you to take selfies and videos.
Versed Skin
Versed added two new products to its skin care line this month.
Versed Skin The Purist Antioxidant Cleanser
Versed’s fragrance-free cleanser removes dirt, oil and other impurities from the skin while keeping its moisture barrier intact, according to the brand. The cleanser contains nourishing antioxidants from blueberries, raspberries and apples, as well as soothing cucumber extract, hydrating aloe leaf juice and pro-vitamin B5. This ingredient calms skin and helps it retain moisture, according to Versed. The brand recommends massaging the cleanser into wet skin, and you can use it as your second cleanse if you’re double cleansing.
Versed sent Malin its new cleanser to try, which she’s incorporated into her daily skin care routine. “The cleanser has a lightweight, jelly-like texture, and while it comes out of the pump as a gel, it has a nice lather when I rub it into my face using my hands or a cleansing brush,” Malin says. “I can feel it hydrating my skin while wiping it clean and the gentle formula has not irritated my sensitive skin at all.”
Versed Skin Sweet Relief Overnight Barrier Balm
This overnight facial treatment is a moisturizing mask and balm in one, making it ideal for slugging skin (a moisturizing technique). It’s made with bacuri and kokum butters to lock in moisture, apricot kernel oil to soften skin and pea extract to calm redness, according to the brand. The balm melts with the warmth from your fingertips, and Versed recommends applying it right before you go to bed so it can soothe and condition skin while you’re sleeping,
Peace Out Pore Perfecting Stick
Peace Out’s Pore Perfecting Stick works to free clogged pores and minimize their appearance so your skin is smoother and has a more even-looking complexion, according to the brand. According to Peace Out, the scrub contains kaolin clay to draw oil and impurities out of pores, exfoliating acids and fruit extracts that hydrate skin. Since it comes in a stick, you can roll the scrub directly onto your entire face or target specific areas, like the nose, chin and forehead. After massaging the scrub into your skin, you can rinse it off immediately or use it as a mask by leaving it on for 10 minutes.
Hoka Skyline Float X
Hoka’s Skyline Float X hiking shoe is built to explore trails and streets, and it’s available in men’s, women’s and all gender sizes. It has a neutral cushion and knobby tread, according to the brand, which makes some of our favorite running shoes for men and women. The new shoe weighs 14.90 ounces, making it similar in weight to other Hoka hiking shoes, but heavier than its running shoes, most of which weigh 10 ounces or less.
Cync Dynamic Effects Smart LED Hexagon Light Panels
Cync makes some of our favorite smart lights, and this is the brand’s first set of smart light panels. Each panel has six individual light sections to customize, and you can control each panel separately from the rest using the Cync app. The app also has pre-programmed light shows and music-syncing, according to the brand. Like other smart home gadgets, you can program these panels to follow a set routine or match other Cync gadgets in your home.
The panels are compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home voice assistants. It comes with nails, screws and adhesive strips for installation.
Therabody RecoveryTherm Cube
Designed to replace ice packs and heating pads, Therabody’s RecoveryTherm Cube is a reusable, battery-operated device that delivers hot or cold therapy to sore muscles. The device is attached to a strap, which you wrap across parts of your body you want to target, like the shoulders, neck, elbows, knees and more. You can choose from three preset treatments — hot (24 minutes), cold (18 minutes) and hot and cold contrast therapy (20 minutes) — and customize the exact temperature of each.
Away Classic Suitcases
Away re-released its classic suitcase collection with seven additional colors to choose from and a gloss finish option. The brand also debuted The Trunk, its new hard shell luggage silhouette. The Trunk is designed with a 30/70 split construction, allowing you to pack larger, heavier items in the deep bottom half and smaller, lighter items in the slim top half. It has an interior organization system with pockets and dividers and comes with a TSA-approved luggage lock. A drawstring laundry bag is also included with The Trunk to keep dirty and clean clothes separate.
Canopy Filtered Showerhead (Pre-order)
Canopy — which is best known for its humidifier — now offers a showerhead built with a three-stage filter that helps reduce dissolved minerals, chlorine and other contaminants in household water, making it more gentle on hair and skin, according to the brand. You can choose from three stream settings — wide, narrow and dual — and comes with a felt diffuser you can place on the showerhead and add essential oils to. The showerhead fits all standard U.S. showers, according to Canopy, and has a winged tab handle for tool-free attachment.
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