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1. A hands-free bladeless fan you can wear around your neck so you'll have a constant stream of cool air flowing towards you at all times, like you deserve.
Promising review: "I live in south Florida so it's hot and humid most of the year. This lightweight neck fan really helps! I like to spend time outdoors but sometimes it's just too uncomfortable. The neck fan makes a difference. The three fan speeds are nice but I like the fastest speed because you can really feel the coolness on your neck. There's a section of the neck band in the middle that is flexible and nonslip. This makes it easy to adjust so it fits just right!" —R. Helfman
Get it from Amazon for $23.99.
2. A super lightweight Missha sun milk with SPF 50 that's basically a sunscreen and mattifying powder in one bottle. If you have oily skin, this is the sunscreen you've been dreaming of.
I finally found it: the PERFECT sunscreen. I've had a constant battle with facial sunscreens — most make my already oily skin look ridiculously greasy and consistently cause me to break out. I refused to give up on my search since basically every dermatologist goes on and on about how SPF is basically the magic ingredient for healthy skin.
I thought the Missha Sun Milk would be like the rest — but it is everything I've been looking for in a sunscreen. The lightweight formula absorbs almost immediately and — here's the exciting part! — it dries down to a powdery smooth finish that keeps me matte all day long. It's basically a mattifying powder and sunscreen in the same bottle. If you hate most sunscreens, trust me, give this one a shot.
Get it from Amazon for $17.
3. A pack of mosquito wipes — they're so much easier to travel with than a can of bug spray. You can directly wipe these bad boys onto any exposed skin and watch as those mosquitoes fly away in pure disgust.
Promising review: "I’m that person who always gets eaten alive by mosquitoes. It’s been such a problem that I normally use heavy sprays like Deeps Woods OFF. I got really tired of how greasy and stinky these sprays were. So I tried these wipes and LOVE them. They have a pleasant scent and are not greasy at all. I went outside at 7:15 a.m. on a muggy overcast but warm morning to do yard work — prime conditions for skeeters — and am pleased to say I got ZERO bites!" —lthornton79
Get a pack of 15 from Amazon for $4.98.
4. A gorgeous water bottle that keeps track of your daily water intake and glows when you're running behind on your hydration goals — because we could all use some help being a little less thirsty.
Promising review: "Our family has a number of reusable water bottles from different brands, but this is by far our newest favorite! After my wife saw me use my water bottle just for a few days, she had to have one and we ordered her one as well. The simplicity with which this water bottle tracks your water intake is perfect. You don't have to even think about it — just fill up, drink, refill, repeat." —More Better
Get it from Amazon for $59.95+ (available in five colors).
5. A milky leave-in conditioner by Sol De Janeiro to tackle summer frizziness without weighing your hair down. If you've tried the iconic Bum Bum Cream, this has the same ridiculously delicious pistachio-caramel scent!
Promising review: "I have wavy hair that gets tangled very easily. I’ve tried so many different leave-ins and have cried trying to brush out my tangles. This stuff saves me from all that. I can run my fingers through the tangles before even brushing my hair. It smooths my hair so nicely but doesn’t make it feel gross or weighed down. It smells wonderful." —Katie W.
Get it from Sol De Janeiro for $10+ (available in two sizes) and Sephora for $28.
6. A magnetic screen door that is super easy to install and will let you circulate some fresh air without letting any pesky bugs in.
Promising review: "Works PERFECTLY! We purchased this item so that our dogs would be able to go in and out freely without there just being a wide opening into our house for bugs to just fly in. Must say it was well worth the money! Our dogs run right in and out and it magnetizes perfectly back together each time! Definitely would recommend." —Taylor L.
Get it from Amazon for $21.95.
7. A creamy lotion version of the beloved Bio-Oil so you can treat your skin to some fast-absorbing moisture without the greasy, sticky feeling most body creams leave behind.
Promising review: "I use moisturizers all year long. In the warmer months, air conditioners and chlorinated pools can wreak havoc on dry, sensitive skin. This formula though very thin, is deceptively potent in its ability to moisturize." —A serious home chef
Get it from Amazon for $11.36+ (available in two sizes).
8. A pack of body wipes to easily freshen up and wipe away dirt and sweat after you've been out in the summer sun and have absolutely no time to take a shower. They're infused with a calming lavender scent, so you'll probably smell better than you did before you left the house!
Promising review: "I LOVE these things! I like to work out over my lunch hour to break up the day but don't have time to get lost in my thoughts in a post-shower, so I throw one of these bad-boys in my gym bag and swipe right (then left, then little circular motions). The scent is just right that no one knows I got my sweat on at the gym, but not overpowering like the Margaret who works in accounts payable and has been with the company forever's perfume. I love them so much I fully plan on stocking my camper and boat with them come spring. Recommend to anyone." —Molly B
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $11.33 (also available in a pack of two).
9. A hair minimizing body cream that'll help extend the amount of time in between shaving — because nobody has time for that right now.
Promising review: "After just about three weeks I noticed that the hair on my legs had considerably slowed down growing. I normally shave my legs every day but now I can go a few days without shaving. Great smell and keeps your skin super soft too!! I love it so much I’m on my second container of it!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.49.
10. A pack of shower steamers, which are basically like bath bombs for those of us without a tub. Throw it on your shower floor and let the 100% eucalyptus essential oil clear your sinuses and make you feel like you're at a serene spa away from the stifling summer weather.
Promising review: "These shower steamers are amazing! The scent is so strong and really helps clear sinuses. I will definitely be placing another order!" —Ashley
Relax Away Essentials is a small Etsy shop based in St. Louis.
Get a bag of six from Relax Away Essentials on Etsy for $13.95.
11. A cooling memory foam mattress topper to instantly upgrade your bed and have you feeling like you checked into a luxury 5-star hotel. It's infused with temperature-regulating gel beads that capture and dissipate heat so you can sleep soundly and comfortably, which sounds pretty dreamy.
Promising review: "After a week, my back pain was virtually gone. I didn't want to jump to conclusions though, so I decided to give it more time. It's now been over a month and the topper has held up perfectly, the back pain is still virtually non-existent, and even better, I'm not waking up as sweaty, so I guess the gel in the topper is doing the trick as waking up in a sweat had been part of my issue. Simply put, I'm now sleeping through the night better and waking up feeling better, so I'd say this is definitely worth looking at if you're having back issues with your mattress." —David T. Kreal
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in 10 bed sizes, two styles, and two thickness levels).
12. An all-natural deodorant for those of us who start sweating at the mere mention of summer. These aluminum-free formulas will banish bacteria and keep you smelling fresh.
Promising review: "Listen here, I’ve been searching for a deodorant for a long time. I have overactive armpit sweat glands. I was on the hunt for deodorant that wasn’t toxic and actually worked. Almost every deodorant that I would use would work for maybe the first hour and would smell really great. But sometimes I wear this deodorant two days in a row without showering and I can’t smell any B.O. from myself at all!!! I’m a stay at home mom/ homeschool mom of five. So I’m very busy and sometimes I literally don’t have time to shower. I LOVE this deodorant!" —Alison P.
Deep Well Botanicals is a small Etsy shop based in Overland Park, Kansas.
Get it from Deep Well Botanicals on Etsy for $3.35+ (available in two sizes and 14 scents).
13. Or a pack of easy-to-use deodorant wipes so you can give your underarms a quick scrub down while also neutralizing odors. These are basically a must for your post-gym, pre-work ritual.
Promising review: "I have always suffered from bad odor on my underarms since I have very delicate skin, so I can't use strongly scented deodorants. I'm always trying out cream deodorant or gels, but it either irritates my skin or it doesn't stop my bad odor. THIS IS THE BEST INVENTION EVER. I LOVE IT!
I can't believe that something finally works! My armpits don't smell bad; I can finally move my arms freely. The scent is wonderful, I love the smell and is not harsh on my skin. Even after a long day, my underarms are still smelling like coconut." —Patricia
Get a pack of 30 from Amazon for $8.99 (also available in four packs of 30).
14. A cooling blanket for all my fellow hot sleepers who still like the feeling of curling up under the sheets. It's made with "Arc-Chill" cooling fibers that absorb body heat and transfer moisture from the skin so you won't wake up covered in sweat.
Promising review: "Let me start by saying I get extremely overheated when I sleep but also enjoy the weight of a blanket on me. This blanket is the perfect solution for that. It is large enough to cover my entire queen-sized bed and just heavy enough to provide some weight while I sleep. It is definitely cold but not overwhelmingly cold at all. It’s like flipping your pillow over the cold side, except it’s an entire blanket! I love this thing, but I may have to get another one since my husky-mix loves it just as much as me!" —Madison P.
Get it from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in three sizes and eight colors).
15. A nifty device that can turn hot coffee into iced coffee in 60 seconds, because it is way too hot to be drinking anything that isn't perfectly chilled. It can also be used to quickly chill wine, which may be even more useful.
Promising review: "Got this for my boyfriend who hates hot coffee but makes his coffee with the Keurig. This little thing fits right on the freezer door, cleans really easily, and cools down whatever you put into it so quickly. We have even used it to cool down wine and other spirits that aren't carbonated. It beats adding ice to a drink you don't want to water down!" —J_Thrill
Get it from Amazon for $23.99.
16. A device to turn frozen fruit into a creamy soft-serve dessert so you can beat the heat and curb a sweet tooth without all the extra sugar.
Promising review: "I saw one of these in action at a friend's house like five years ago and thought it was just a made-up memory, because making ice cream out of solely frozen fruit seems wild. But when I saw a TikTok about it, I immediately went to Amazon and bought it. Literally this was the BEST decision of my life. I cannot believe still how amazing this thing is! It makes the creamiest, best-tasting fruit ice cream ever. It’s easy to take apart and clean, and super easy to use." —DMCKAY
Get it from Amazon for $49.95+ (available in five colors).
17. An air-dry leave-in cream so you can get perfectly tousled waves without the use of any heat styling tools — because it's hot enough outside already. It's basically a bottle of pure magic.
Promising review: "I'm so grateful that I found this product. My hair is wavy and frizzy. Every once in a great while my waves resemble curls but the frizz is always there. I've only used this product one time so far and I never want to be without it. I put some on after towel drying (no brushing) my hair, and my waves actually resembled curls! It wasn't instant so I was skeptical but after about 15 minutes I caught a glimpse of my hair in the mirror and I was amazed. It looked styled rather than a ratty mess. I slept on it and it still looked great in the morning!!!" —mich0610
Get it from Amazon for $6.97.
18. A handmade citronella candle to stop those pesky mosquitoes from using your ankles as an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Promising review: "Really love this candle! Great quality and the smell is fantastic...most importantly it keeps the bugs away!" —Rachel M.
Lumiere Candle Company is a small Etsy shop based in Manchester, Connecticut.
Get it from Lumiere Candle Company on Etsy for $12+ (available in three sizes).
19. A watermelon cutter that's downright mesmerizing to use. The uniquely designed chopping blade will give you perfect cubes every time, so you can spend less time chopping and more time snacking on your favorite summer treat.
Check it out in action on TikTok here!
Promising reviews: "This tool is so handy!! I hate cutting watermelon, and this is so fast and easy to use and wash. I cut a watermelon in less than five minutes. It cuts yellow watermelon too!!! The included baller is great for the small left over, hard to reach places." —Andrea Draine
Get it from Amazon for $12.37.
20. An exfoliating glove with immediate results you can actually see — seriously, the dead skin just clumps up and rolls right off of your body. It's perfect for clearing your pores after a long day at the beach.
Promising review: "You might think you're exfoliating your skin but TRUST ME, you haven't been. You'll be SHOCKED and maybe even a little disgusted when you see how much skin comes off on these gloves the first time you use them. Take a long, warm shower, then, with no soap, use these mitts after you're all rinsed off. Scrub your body well in a circular motion. Then look at the mitts! They'll look like they've been sprinkled with flour! You'll never get that much skin off your body again with subsequent uses, so don't forget to look because it's incredible. And get ready to be bowled over when you dry off. Hello softness!!!" —isaidso
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in a two-pack).
21. A super-fun twisty sprinkler that's perfect for doggos and kiddos — or full-grown adultos just looking to cool off.
22. A tub of Nature Republic Soothing Aloe Vera Gel, because it has soooo many uses. It obviously will come in handy after being out in the sun for a bit too long, but it's also a wonderful everyday moisturizer for people who deal with frequent irritation and sensitivity (try it after shaving to soothe your skin!). You can even use some in your hair to tame flyaways, put a little on your nails to help freshen up your cuticles, use it as a lip balm, or apply it all over as a lightweight body moisturizer.
BuzzFeed editor Elizabeth Lilly swears by this gel! Check out her Nature Republic Soothing Moisture Aloe Vera Gel review to learn why.
Promising review: "I have struggled with acne for a long time and have tried everything from Accutane to Proactiv to Rodan + Fields. I got this after running out of another pricier aloe cream. This works wonders! It keeps my face and skin clear and acne-free. My skin is naturally really dry and I use this 2x a day after washing my face. It goes on under my makeup and works as nice moisturizer/primer for my foundation too." —Amber A.
Get it from Amazon for $7.39 (also available in various pack sizes).
23. A seriously chic side table that's hiding a seriously cool secret — it's actually a cooler! Just pop the top to grab an ice-cold drink and then use the elevated portion as a handy drink table.
Promising review: "The cooler kept drinks cold for quite a while especially considering we didn't put much ice in it. The standing feature is nice, too. Just lock the table in the open position and you can use it for a tall drink stand, which works well. If you're looking a little table for a patio set OR for a little patio cooler, this product can take care of both needs." —Phenom13
Get it from Amazon for $74.99+ (available in two colors).
24. A set of adhesive strips to close the gap under your door and stop any annoying drafts. It'll make it much easier to cool down your home in the summer, and it'll also keep bugs, dirt, and leaves outside where they belong.
Promising review: "I got this because the front door is not leveled and very drafty. I didn’t want to spend a lot since we rent it but the amount of bugs coming from underneath was annoying.
The material is very flexible and pliable which is great. A lot of these that I’ve used at big box stores tend to be somewhat rigid and want to fall off the minute you open the door. For my application, the door itself is raised up about 2” from the floor, so I didn’t have to worry about it dragging. However the door is 90 years old so it’s seen a lot of wear and tear but this thing works perfectly. So impressed with how easy it was to apply, you can guide it along as you need to since it’s so flexible. I never thought I’d get excited about a door draft stopper but this is that moment." —rezzim
Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).
25. A well-loved "defunk" spray — it uses lavender and rosemary to neutralize odors without absorbing your hair's natural oils. It'll also soothe an itchy scalp and help you extend the time in between washes if you're trying to cut back during the summer months.
Uncle Funky's Daughter is a Black woman-owned company that was acquired by Renee Morris in 2014. She has used her own 20+-year natural hair journey to expand the natural haircare line.
Promising review: "Smells so good and is not overbearing at all. I've tried a lot on my locks and this is the best I've found in five years!" —Loe55
Get it from Amazon for $17.95.
26. A volcanic stone face roller that went mega-viral — and it's not hard to see why. When the hot weather makes your skin a little greasier than usual, this'll mop up excess oil in just a few simple swipes so you can quickly get rid of that shiny forehead without the use of wasteful blotting papers.
Check out a reviewer trying this out on TikTok here!
Promising review: "Saw this on TikTok and thought, Why not? When I wear makeup my forehead always ended up shiny, which made me look really oily. This was literally magic and made my skin even and not shiny at all. Would buy again." —Frida
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
27. A set of cooling sheets made of a breathable moisture-wicking bamboo fabric so you stay nice and cool even though the temperatures are starting to rise.
Promising review: "I absolutely freaking LOVE these sheets. I really just bought these on a whim because I was so tired of waking up in a puddle of sweat every night. Plus, they were super affordable for king-sized sheets. Lo and behold, THESE ARE MY FAVORITE SHEETS EVER!!!! I will be buying more in the future. The bamboo material is so soft and smooth, but they're even cooler than my high thread count Egyptian cotton sheets which makes a GIANT difference for me when I'm trying to sleep. We have a stupid hot memory foam mattress (something else we need to rectify), but these sheets make the best of the situation and really help me stay comfortable at night. You can't go wrong with the price, but even if these were expensive, I'd still buy a bunch more sets because the quality is outstanding!" —Luckyeights86
Get a set from Amazon for $26.95+ (available in seven sizes and 41 colors).
28. A cooling pillow with supportive gel memory foam — it'll stop you from tossing and turning all night while your body gets used to the temperature changes outside.
Promising review: "Fantastic pillow. The perfect balance between support and softness. I usually dread new pillows as I always have to break them in for a few weeks to get a good night's sleep. This is the first pillow I ever tried new and got the best sleep in a long time. I didn't wake during the night to shift my pillow or to change sides. I normally sweat on my pillow and this pillow was completely dry. The gel in the foam really does work at cooling. Highly recommended." —Zainab N. Nawaz
Get it from Amazon for $38+ (available in three sizes).
29. A refreshing body spray that will not only have you smelling like an energizing blend of lavender, eucalyptus, and spearmint, but will also have your skin feeling tingly so you can cool off when the summer weather gets the best of you.
Promising review: "This spray is amazing. I read the reviews and was thinking to myself that this is too good to be true. With one spray on my leg, I completely changed my view. This product is amazing. My leg immediately went from hot to cool in less than a second. I am flabbergasted. This product is a must-have if you are hot and need a little cooling down." —M
Rooted Earth is a small Etsy shop based in Casco, Maine.
Get it from Rooted Earth on Etsy for $8.99+ (available in three sizes).
30. The wildly popular Bug Bite Thing, which uses the simple power of suction to alleviate post-bite itching and swelling. It works on everything from mosquito bites to bee stings, so you'll probably want this in your pocket at all times.
Promising review: "I cannot stress to you enough how much better this simple little tool has made my quality of life during summer in Ohio. It rains a lot. There are a lot of mosquitoes. Omg, so many mosquitoes. I have horrific allergic reactions to mosquito bites. We're talking bumps swelling to the width of softballs within minutes of the bite. This tool doesn't make those bumps go away, but it stops the itch IMMEDIATELY.
I was a huge skeptic — how could a little suction cure this agonizingly itchy allergic reaction? I'll be honest. I still really don't know how it does, but it provides instant relief that no pill, cream, or injection ever has ever achieved for me. If you live anywhere where insect bites are common, you need to own one of these!" —Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in three colors).
31. A super quiet dehumidifier to capture all the excess moisture in the air that's making you feel all uncomfortable and sweaty.
Promising review: "This is an amazing dehumidifier. We have never purchased one before. Our basement always had a musty smell and we could not get rid of it at all. We decided to purchase a dehumidifier and this is the one we selected. We were not disappointed. This literally eliminated the odor overnight." —MM
Get it from Amazon for $67.99.
32. A refreshening spray that's basically like dry shampoo for clothes. It'll make your worn garments smell like they just came out of the laundry (even if you've been sweating in them all day) and even get rid of any unsightly wrinkles.
Promising review: "Great product. First time user, I travel a lot for work. Wearing casual dress pants and sport jackets, dress shirt, etc. I can spray and hang for 15 to 20 mins and the clothing looks great. The smell is nice and mild, and the wrinkle resistance lasts most of the day. Very impressed and will recommend in future." —Tech Guy1987
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in a pack of four).
33. And a quiet little desk fan for those moments when the sun is beaming through your window and you just need to cool off. Or if you just need to get your Mariah Carey on and have a hair-blowing-in-the-wind moment.
Promising review: "I've had this thing for probably a couple months, and I really like it. I've had no issues with it at all. It has two different 'blow' settings, one a little more powerful than the other, but honestly I don't really use the more powerful setting that much. It will obviously come down to preference of course, but I find that most of the time the lower setting works fine for me. And I will say that I was pretty surprised by the amount of air you can get off this thing. I guess I didn't necessarily expect all that much given that it's USB-powered, but don't let that fool you into thinking this thing cannot push some air...it can. And it's pretty quiet too, if that's any concern to you." —Matthew
Get it from Amazon for $13.98+ (available in three colors).
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