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4.2 • 64 Reviews

August makes personalized period care using ethically and sustainably sourced organic cotton.

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August earns strong reviews for comfortable, soft organic-cotton pads and tampons, chic low-waste packaging, and mission-driven sustainability and inclusivity; the products generally work well, especially for light-to-moderate flow and sensitive skin. Reviews also flag weaknesses—pads’ adhesive can be too weak or too strong, liners and pads may shift or crinkle, heavy-flow users report leaks, and the tampon applicator can be hard to deploy—making sizing and adhesion fit key considerations before buying.

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  • 6d ago

    These liners were comfortable to wear and felt soft against my skin. I liked that they were unscented and made with organic materials, making them a good choice for everyday use. My biggest complaint is that they didn't stay in place very well throughout the day. Since one end isn't sticky all the way across, the liner tended to scrunch up and shift around during wear, which made it less comfortable and reliable. They're still a decent option if you prioritize natural materials, but I wish the adhesive covered the entire length to keep the liner securely in place. They're also expensive compared to other similar products in grocery stores.

  • 1y ago

    Their transparency tab shares how pads and tampons are manufactured, in China and Germany respectively. I tested out the pads and had such a soft, cushiony time. It is pure cotton, which felt super soft and snug as I went about my day from biking, yoga, walking the dogs, to sleeping and chilling on the floor with friends during game night. The pads come in a variety of absorbency from Day, Night, Long Night, and Liners. I used Long Night on my heaviest flows, Day and Night during their respective times, and liners on the tail end of my cycle!

    Received a free product from August

  • 1y ago

    I was able to try this product for free through a rebate website. I really like the packaging and overall cool feel of this brand. I think the tampons worked well and the price is on par with other similar products.

    Received a free product from August

  • 1y ago

    The pad is comfy with wings (which I really appreciate!) The width seems a big longer than the ones I've used - this is really great, especially if there's accidental leaks. Depends on your flow, it may be better suited for the lighter days. I like the environmental packaging. The only reason I docked the reason is because heavier flow feels risky of a overflow with the thin pad.

    Received a free product from August
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What is August?

August makes personalized period care using ethically and sustainably sourced organic cotton.

In their own words

We’re August, a lifestyle period brand working to make period care more sustainable, fun, and empowering. While most period products take 500-800 years to decompose, our pads are fully biodegradable within 12 months, and our tampons are designed to optimize comfort and absorbency, and have BPA free applicators with a rounded top for easier insertion. We believe in sustainable, inclusive, carbon-neutral, traceable period care that actually works. We are not just about the period products you can personalize and subscribe to...August is so much more than that. We stand for fearless conversations about periods, period pain, period blood, and overall menstrual health, and that shows in our commitment to supporting our fast-growing global online community. We’re also tax-free! We don’t believe in that tax, so we cover the "tampon tax" for all subscribers who still live in one of the 20+ states that have the tax. And for every purchase with August, we donate products to menstruators in need or donate a % of their sale to an organization of choice.