
40 Products Reviewer Swear Kept Them Cool In The Heat
A pair of anti-chafing shorts that — hold on, cuz I think I found the summer holy grail!!!! Say goodbye to the days of your thighs being as irritated as you are in warm weather. Maybe now you'll finally enjoy a slightly miserable 90-degree day cuz although it feels like you're on one of Ms. Frizzle's field trips to the depths of hell outside, at least your inner thighs won't be irritated.
An illuminating moisturizer by L'Oreal to help enhance your skin's natural summer ✨glow.✨ It's a perfect, lightweight alternative to heavy foundations that just make you feel suuuuuper hot on those lovely 95-degree days.
A Stanley cup that has TikTok in a chokehold. Reviewers are confirming that the hype around this insulated baby is REAL. It's leakproof, dishwasher safe, and easy to grip. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the baddest reusable water bottle of them all? Def the Stanley cup.
A little misting portable fan for those days when it's hotter outside than Chris Hemsworth in his Thor costume. It's got seven colorful lights, it's foldable and rechargeable, and it'll quickly become your warm-weather bestie.
A pillow-top cooling mattress pad so you're not up for two hours trying to fall asleep because you're sweating bullets. It's made from 100% cotton, and it has deep pockets to fit *most* mattresses without sliding around through the night.
A dang-perfect Ninja cooler that's so top tier it'll feel like a god amongst other coolers. This bb has a lil' fridge-temp dry drawer where you can store food. Cookout? Throw the hot dogs in the drawer and keep the ice-cold beers on top! Beach trip? You know where to store the sandwiches! See? Told you this thing was perfect.
An ice roller you can throw in the fridge or freezer, then use it to de-puff your puffy morning eyes and cool your skin after sun exposure. You'll look like Cassie from Euphoria doing her skincare routine with how often you roll this baby all over your face.
A set of stackable stick-shaped ice molds to throw into your water bottle easy-peasy. Just when you were about to try and shove a cube into your little water bottle, these little summertime miracles fall into your lap. What are the odds?
A soft-serve machine so you can have ice cream whenever you want right at home. Make professional-quality, homemade soft serve, yogurt, sorbet, sherbet, or ice cream all summer and save yourself the daily trip to Baskin-Robbins for those 100-degree day cravings — you now basically live with Ben & Jerry.
Or a Yonanas fruit soft-serve maker for some delishhhh dairy-free soft serve. Throw some fruits in and you've got yourself a yummy frozen treat without all the added sugar and preservatives.
A programmable AC booster fan with a thermostat and 10 different speed options that'll ever so quietly maximize the airflow that your central HVAC system is blowin' all unevenly through your home. No more nice, cool living room and blazing hot bedroom, which means a more balanced feel around your house *and* a lower energy bill.
A Burt's Bees after-sun soother because getting sunburned sucks and the aftereffects aren't any better. The aloe and coconut oil will work their magic to help soothe your bod. Oh, and reviewers love that it isn't greasy and absorbs quickly into the skin.
A Tower 28 tinted sunscreen + foundation with aloe vera, prickly pear, and SPF 30 that'll deliver a lightweight, natural finish while also helping to even out any redness and calm your UV-stressed skin. Use this 2-in-1 miracle for a light, fresh face *or* build this buildable baby up to more of a medium coverage look. Plus, it won't be too matte ~or~ too dewy — win.
A tube top Brami that'll be saying *me, me, ME!* whenever you go to figure out what shirt you wanna wear for the day. It has a built-in bra, which is perfect for those days when it's too hot to wear one. Plus, strapless bras are never fun, so you won't have to deal with one just so you can wear a tube top.
Or a pair of seamless Nippies silicone pasties to help conceal the areola and nipple while also providing comfort and support without the need of an *actual* bra. These are perfect for all those sheer, backless, and strapless tops you've been dying to pull out, andddd they aren't all lumpy, so they won't make your tatas look weird.
A set of retro polarized aviator sunglasses so you can keep the sun out of your eyes while simultaneously looking stylish as heck. Is any summer 'fit really complete without sunnies? We love a little affordable flex.
A stick-on shade because you can't escape the sun in the summer, not even in an air-conditioned car. 🙄 If just the thought of the sun beaming down on you makes you hot, you're gonna wanna grab this.
A pair of breathable drawstring parachute pants so you can serve up some cozy Hailey Bieber vibes *and* have tons of pockets to hold your stuff. Save the link cuz after you buy a pair, you'll want more in other colors. Fave summer pants? Definitely.
A spacious inflatable pool if you wanna take a dip in your community one, but are too hot and bothered to deal with other people. Lay out alone or invite your friends over for a little pool party. And if you have kids, they'll be so hyped about this. Now, all you need is a margarita and an ice cream cone, and you've got a perfect day.
Or an inflatable water park to keep your kiddos cool and entertained. Avoid heat-induced meltdowns by giving your little one a play center equipped with two slides, a climbing wall, a splash pool, a deeper pool, a water bucket, and tons of little areas that spray water. Your house will def be the fun house this summer. Uh, do they happen to have one in an adult size? Cuz I want one.
An infuser water bottle cuz you *know* you gotta stay hydrated, but you can't get yourself to drink plain ol' water. This has a fruit chamber, so you can throw some lemon and cucumber in it and feel like you're drinking refreshing spa water all day.
A set of two cooling pillows with super breathable, 100% cotton covers to make your bed feel like one in a 5-star hotel instead of a sauna from hell. You'll feel like you're livin' a life of luxury instead of a super sweaty one. And not only are they nice and cool, they're fluffy as heck, too. No need to try and sneak the ones from the hotel into your bag when ya have these bad boys.
A pair of lightweight ruffled elastic shorts that are as lightweight, cozy, and breathable as they are cute. Plus they have pockets!
A Ninja air fryer because ya come home to cook dinner after a super warm day, turn the oven on, and it feels like you're outside in the blazing heat again. This bb won't turn your home into a sauna, but you'll still get the most delicious crispy meals out of it. Frozen chicken nuggets, raw steak, pizza, whatever you throw in it will be yummy.
A facial cooling spray with thermal spring water that'll feel heavenly on your skin when you begin to overheat. This magical concoction will keep you cool while also soothing and softening your skin *and* reviewers swear by this for sensitive skin and sunburns!
And a literal cooling body spray made with pure essential oils, water, and *get this* witch hazel (!!) — ha, I knew it, witchcraft! This stuff is meant to keep you cool and give you some relief from the unbearable heat.
A tent because the beach is fun until the sun is beaming down on you like a blazing hot spotlight. Future you will thank you when you're chillin' under this nice, shady bad boy. UV-rays are like that one annoying follower to this bb — BLOCKED.
Kitsch's iconic claw clip that is absolutely gorgeous to gaze at. Although it looks all pretty, and delicate, and dainty, this baby does not play around when it comes to being sturdy. It's suitable for all hair types and has rounded teeth to prevent hair damage and keep your locks off of your sweaty lil' neck. It's like a genie delivered you the most perfect claw clip there is.
A flexible adjustable mister to keep you and your plants nice and cool. If you can't stand sitting outside for more than 20 minutes this'll help make your outdoor space much more comfortable and up to 20 degrees cooler.
A cute floppy straw hat that screams *WHERE'S THE BEACH?* ~Snooki voice, IYKYK~. You'll def be serving looks in this baby. What a fab way to stay protected from the sun and keep its bright rays from blinding you. Plus, it's UPF 50+, which is basically like SPF but for your clothes.
Or a UPF 50+ sun visor to keep you from sweating literal puddles — the open design will still allow your head to feel the lovely breeze — and keep the sun from being all in your face. Perfection in hat form.
A fast-acting HyperChiller for those days you're running a tad bit late but still need your emotional support iced coffee fix. It's happening, people!! We're finally out of the *failed DIY attempts at a cold brew* era. Best part of all? You get a heavenly cold cup of coffee in only 60 seconds without spending all that money at a coffee shop, since last month you spent, like, $200 on coffee and have to ~chill~ on your Dunkin' spending.
Flexible curling rods that'll give you the best curls of your lifeeee, no heat involved. You can use them with your hair wet or dry — just put 'em in at night, wake up, take em out, and boom! Perfectly shaped curls without the heat damage and frizz!
A breathable crochet swimsuit cover-up so you can throw something on over your bathing suit without being drenched in sweat by the time you take it off.
A mattifying, waterproof On Til' Dawn One/Size setting spray that Beyoncé used at her Renaissance concert in the pouring rain at her DC show. And Queen B's face was still beat 👏 to 👏 the 👏 GODS 👏 through the downpour. You know Beyoncé puts on a *show* so if it's surviving that, you know it's gotta be magical.
A bladeless oscillating tower fan with six speed options and a remote so you can adjust it right from your bed. Although it's quiet, it'll def get the job done and save you from sitting and sweating your butt off in that one room in your house that's just way hotter than the rest.
And a compact USB desk fan for those moments when you wanna flip the table, throw all your work up in the air, and go plunge in some cold water. It isn't super noisy, so you don't have to worry about it disturbing your meetings, and it's small, so it won't take up too much precious room on your desk. Who woulda thought that work would be a ~cool~ place to be.
A totally adorable tennis dress with a laundry list of all the best things a dress can have. *Ahem*, it's got a built-in bra, built-in shorts, ANNNND pockets! Plus, if I were Lululemon, I'd be shakin' right now cuz reviewers say it gives Lulu quality.
A pack of hat liners that'll absorb your sweat since you reaaaaally wanna wear a baseball cap but you also reaaaally don't wanna have a face full of sweat. This'll catch it before it ends up all in your eyes and ruins your mood. Oh! And it can be a super useful way to help prevent stains inside of your fave cap.
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