From a school-lunch essential to news scents to cute made-in-Canada earrings, these are the best purchases Chatelaine editors made in August 2023.

The Best Purchases Our Editors Made In August 2023

From new signature scents to cute made-in-Canada earrings to a genius way to make back-to-school lunches a little more fun.

The 6 Best Purchases Our Editors Made In August

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Style

From pimples to dark circles, we've rounded up the best skincare patches for every skin concern from cult favourites like Starface and Pixi Beauty.

The Best Skincare Patches For Every Concern

Dark circles? Pimples? Hyperpigmentation? Fine lines? There's a patch for that.

12 Skincare-Infused Patches And Stickers For Every Concern

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Beauty

No idea what bra size you really are? Here's a step-by-step guide from Eveden’s National Fit Specialist, Freddy Zappe that will get you started.

How To Measure Your Bra Size

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Fashion

Does your mane need some TLC? Here's everything you need to know about lamellar water, a miraculous hair treatment that works on all textures.

Everything You Need To Know About Lamellar Water

This buzzy hair treatment works wonders on all textures.

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Are you washing your hair too often? Three experts weight in on how often you should wash your hair and share tips on the best products to use.

How Often Should You Really Wash Your Hair?

How to get your lather, rinse, repeat routine down pat.

How Often Should You *Actually* Wash Your Hair? Three Experts Weigh In

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The 6 Best Purchases Our Editors Made In August

12 Skincare-Infused Patches And Stickers For Every Concern

How To Measure Your Bra Size

Everything You Need To Know About Lamellar Water

How Often Should You Actually Wash Your Hair? Three Experts Weigh In