Each week at NBC Select we test new products across shopping categories like Hoka walking shoes , lip masks and whitening toothpaste . Editors also spend their personal time sharing products they are most excited about, which is definitely the case for me. September was filled with great sales, and I took full advantage of that and spent more money than I initially budgeted for (it happens to the best of us.

) This month I found some new favorites, and so did my colleagues. We looked for solutions to our current pet situations, hobbies to reduce our screentime and fragrances to have everyone turning their head and asking us why we smell so good. While we’ll continue to report on the newest product launches and standout items, we’ll also continue saving as we gear up for the holiday gifting season and upcoming sales including Amazon Prime Big Deal Days and Target Circle Week .

But we couldn’t say goodbye to September without a proper farewell. Below, I compiled a list of our editors’ favorite products for this month that we think you should know about. Some are items we directly purchased, while others are courtesy samples from brands.

SKIP AHEAD Kitchen | Home | Beauty + Wellness | Clothing + Accessories | Hobby + Leisure | Pets Cuisinart 1.5-Quart Ice Cream Maker Machine Out of all the desserts out there — cakes, cookies and pastries — ice cream has always been my absolute favorite. While I typically opt for a pint of Ben & Jerry’s cookie dough ice cream, I was .