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1. A set of claw-shaped hair clips so you can always have a simple, quick, and trendy way to get your hair off of your (sticky) neck before heading out the door.
BuzzFeeder Ciera Velarde loves them! In her own words: "I've owned this set for about a year and I am reaching for them constantly! I used to be someone who would tie my hair up in a messy bun whenever I'm doing things around the house, but I noticed how that would really start damaging my hair after a while. Instead, I just clip my hair back with one of these, and my long, thick hair stays in place without the claw jamming into my head. I have some other clips lying around that I should probably get rid of because I only ever exclusively use these!"
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $7.99 (available in 16 colors and styles).
2. Quick-dry running shorts available in a whopping 36 (!!!) colors so you can grab some for literally every day of the week. I think these breezy, cool shorts are perfectly appropriate as an everyday uniform as long as it's this humid outside.
BuzzFeeder Emma Lord owns these and said: "I recently bought these shorts because I'm in love with the similar ones you can get at Old Navy, but they sell out so fast. Turns out, I love these even more! I love the huge range of colors you can buy these in (at other places, they often sell out too quickly to get to pick!), love that the high-waistedness of them meets about where my running crop top ends so I don't have to get bonkers with sunscreen, and love, love, loooooove the side pocket for my keys or face mask. I only have them in purple so far, but I'm excited to try other colors!" Read more of her running shorts review (it's #49).
Promising review: "These shorts are PERFECT for running! They stayed in place the whole time, they are the perfect lightweight, sweat-resistant material, and a good length! Definitely recommend! Waist is a bit snug and otherwise true to size!" —Katie Micc
Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in sizes XS–3XL and 33 colors).
3. A cold brew maker because an ice cold coffee sounds divine right about now, no? Save a little money by making your own chilled bean juice right in your fridge. All you'll need to do is put grounds into the filter, add some water, let it sit overnight, and enjoy.
Promising review: "If you LOVE iced coffee (I drink it year round regardless of the weather) then you NEED this cold brewer. I work for Starbucks and I love our cold brew. I was skeptical to make it at home but I love it more than theirs. It’s especially nice since Starbucks only brews one kind of beans for cold brew, but at home you can brew your favorite kind. Absolutely love this and it’s worth more than it costs. A must-buy for yourself or a wonderful gift for the coffee lover in your life!" —j.blaine
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes).
4. A CurlCap to provide your face and eyes protection from the sun without sacrificing the health, happiness, and killer style of your curls. It's satin-lined to prevent breakage, as well as backless and adjustable to ensure your natural hair fits just-so.
CurlCap is a Black-owned apparel company founded by Britney Sadé that specializes in caps designed for natural hair with an open back and flexible scrunchie design.
Promising review: "This hat is comfortable, well-made, and cute! It is now my go-to hat for casual days when I put my hair in a ponytail. I have also worn it playing tennis and found that it's more comfortable than wearing a visor. The back elastic really keeps the hat secure without feeling too tight. I have the black twill, and would love to see it in other colors in this fabric for walking, running, and tennis. Love." —Me
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in 25 styles).
5. A tube of Supergoop Unseen Lipscreen Sunscreen with SPF 30 protection to keep your pout safe as you spend the day in the sun. I'm prone to cold sores and found that using lip products with SPF reaaally helped keep them in check during the summer.
6. A Yonanas fruit soft-serve maker that turns your fave frozen fruits into a delicious and healthy dessert in just a few seconds. At least when you're sweating it out you know you have a low-effort cold treat waiting for you when you get back home.
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 $39.98+ (available in six colors).
7. A makeup-correcting stick because chances are your eyeliner is looking a little runnier than it did back in the tepid months of spring. Swipe, swipe, gone.
Promising review: "I can’t believe how well this works! I poked my eye when applying mascara and then you know what happens…you blink hard and now mascara all over your under-eye. I used this and the mascara quickly disappeared! However, I had to reapply my concealer, but no biggie. This is a lifesaver!" —Alexsy Anderson
Get it from Amazon for $7.97.
8. A moisture-wicking bra to help you combat boob sweat and the discomfort that comes along with it so you can focus less on perspiration and more on simply enjoying your life.
Proof is a small business whose well-designed moisture-wicking products help people manage sweat, periods, postpartum leaking, and incontinence.
BuzzFeeder Danielle Healy owns and loves this bra: "This has become my go-to bra this summer. COVID has made me INCREDIBLY intolerant of underwires, so I'm basically cutting them out of my life where possible. This bra still feels really supportive, with the added benefit of managing inevitable heatwave boob sweat when necessary. It was a real trooper during a hot weekend walking around Washington, DC. Even though every inch of me was sweating, there was no lingering wetness and my boobs were left feeling dry and comfortable all day, even when my sunburnt shoulders couldn't say the same."
Get it from Proof for $49 (available in women's sizes S–XL and four colors).
9. An adjustable mister so you can stay at a more comfortable temperature while hanging out on the porch. I'm even sweating in my apartment right now and I've gotta say, these pictures are looking pretty compelling.
Promising review: "Works exactly how I want it to. Provides a fine, cool mist on the patio, allowing us to enjoy the backyard until sunset without breaking a sweat. Easy to set up. It was out of the box and cooling us off within minutes." —Debra L. Kusek
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
10. A Casper Snow Hybrid Mattress that is absolutely saving my booty right now in an LA apartment on 90-degree days. Its ~HeatDelete~ bands and improved airflow from previous models are helping me sleep noticeably cooler than other foam mattresses I've tried, thank goodness.
11. An anti-chafe balm because the devil works hard, but chafing during the peak of summer works harder. Luckily, Body Glide works the hardest of all.
12. A cooling body spray to spritz on whenever you're in need of a little cool down. Its blend of witch hazel, lavender, spearmint, and eucalyptus essential oils will feel sooooo good when you need a little relief.
Rooted Earth is a Maine-based Etsy shop established in 2013 that specializes in small batch skincare and herbal apothecary goods.
Promising review: "This spray is so lovely and refreshing! It smells fantastic, seems to be genuinely very high quality, and helps so much with cooling off (I run hot and find heat stressful). The packaging was also adorable and handmade, which made me feel like a valued customer. :)" —April Wilson
Get it from Rooted Earth on Etsy for $8.99+ (available in three sizes).
13. A set of cooling towels that'll help regulate your temp. Get them wet, and they chill right away, ready to be placed on your head, neck, or anywhere else that needs a quick cool-down.
Promising review: "I purchased three packs of these, and they are awesome, and yes, they really do get colder once wet. It also has a bag and clip to carry it which is super convenient. I just got back from the beach, and I used it while laying in the hot sun. All I did is wet it and put it around my neck and over my shoulders, and it instantly cooled me down. And it stayed cool for 30 minutes because it dried. Once wet, it was instantly cold again. Great purchase!" —Donna C.
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $21.99 (available in 13 color combos).
14. A classic patio umbrella with a tilty handle so you can get juuuust the right amount of shade as you while away the hours in your outdoor space.
15. A pair of Teva sandals that I'm becoming more and more convinced are the Best Shoe Ever Made. They're mega comfy, easy to throw on, come in tons of deigns, and let my always-sweaty feet breathe for once. I reach for mine every day, no lie.
16. Or a pair of hand woven Plaka sandals if you think Velcro should be avoided and a strappy, ropey look is more of your sandals style. Fair!
Promising review: "These are some of the best sandals I’ve ever worn. I just put them on and they’re super comfy. I can’t wait to wear them outside and see how they do. I wear a 9–9.5 and these are a 9 and fit great. I highly recommend these to everyone." —Beth
Get them from Amazon for $32.95+ (available in sizes 5–11 and 23 colors).
17. A luxurious satin pillowcase that will feel oh-so-cool to the touch against your face when you lay down to rest (and will help prevent hair breakage as an added bonus).
Promising review: "I'm really liking this pillow. I woke up today with nice wavy hair, not dry tangled hair. I've been trying to grow out the layer of hair on the top back of my head and it's been so stubborn! Keeps getting tangled and breaks here and there from bleaching and dye damage, but with this new pillow I notice it doesn't tangle, which means it can grow right without rubbing and tangling/pulling! So I'm excited to see what happens by the end of summer! Also the pillow is soft and is so much more prettier in person! 😍😍😍💖💖💖" —Amazon Customer 🌷
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in two sizes and 13 styles).
18. A camping lantern and fan hybrid so you can keep the air moving in your tent if you decide to do a summer camping trip. It's as close as you're gonna get to sweet, sweet AC for a bit.
19. A hands-free personal fan to cool down your face while also providing your hair with a romantic, dramatic breeze worthy of a pop star. Who is she...?
The rechargeable fan can run for up to 16 hours and has six different speed settings.
Promising review: "Best thing I’ve bought in a very long time!! Living in Texas means HOT summers and I hate always being so sweaty! This fan is a lifesaver and everyone who has seen me with it has asked to try it and loved it. Buying a second one today. 👌🏼" —Laura W.
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
20. A big inflatable pool because you're never too old to want to splash in the backyard, especially with the weather like it is now. I went to a BBQ at a friend's house the other day where there was an inflatable pool and no lie I had my feet in that thing for three hours straight.
Promising review: "Very easy to unbox and get set up. I used an electric pump (not included) and followed the easy directions. Took me only about 10 minutes to get it inflated. Then it only took me maybe an hour to fill with a garden hose. I love the drain pipe underneath that is angled away from the pool so the water is directed out of the area. But I can see that it might not be good for the pool lining if someone stepped on it from inside the pool. So I was careful to let my kids know not to step in that corner. Overall, great quality, good size (fits three full-size floaties in it!) and my kids loved it." —Karen Moreland
Get it from Amazon for $76.99+ (available in two colors).
21. A high-velocity rechargeable outdoor fan so you can bring a summer breeze with you anywhere. The fan itself is nice, but just a heads up it comes in a version with a misting option also. 👀
It takes 2.5–3 hours to fully charge, and one charge can last from two to 18 hours depending on what speed its running at.
Promising review: "Love it. I will probably buy a second one. Easy to move around — porch, backyard, etc. Easy to recharge and will run while recharging. Like the indicator lights to let you know how much charge is left. Very quiet. Puts out plenty of breeze for a small unit. Plan to take it to the beach house with us when we go to use on the deck." —A.P.
Get it from Amazon for $209.99 (also available with a mister).
22. An Alexa-compatible 2-in-1 air conditioner to finally invest in after sweating even more indoors than outdoors for the first half of the summer. Reviewers also report that it's nice and quiet, which is a relief to hear after witnessing some truly ancient, loud units myself.
Promising review: "I don’t usually write product reviews, but I am now because this is one of the best household products I have ever bought. This Midea U-shaped AC is an ingenious design that is basically a split AC system mounted in a window, with the window closing almost all the way through the middle of the unit. The result is a much quieter and more efficient unit, with the noisy part that generates heat on the outside of the closed window. It also looks sleek and modern and the remote control and app are great. I have thought many times 'I wish someone would make a split AC system that can fit in a window without having to install separate units on the roof or wall,' and now they have!" —Ben
Get it from Amazon for $379.
23. A Mario Badescu rosewater facial spray for freshening up whenever you're feeling a little overheated and red. For me that's every five seconds, just to be clear.
Read one former BuzzFeeder's review on the Mario Badescu spray to learn more about why she loves it so much! (#1).
Promising review: "I will admit that I am not the best when it comes to knowing what skincare products to buy (and that the only reason I chose this one was because I heard that the Kardashians use it), but I swear by this stuff. I even find my boyfriend stealing it from me. It gives your face the perfect day look while setting your makeup. I always feel so much more refreshed with just a spray or two of this. I keep a travel-size version in my purse for mid-day work spritz ups." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $7+ (available in a variety of size packs).
24. An ultra quiet, adjustable mini fan you can pop on nearly any surface in order to beat the heat. I am begging this fan to appear on a shelf above my stove by the time I need to cook dinner tonight.
Promising review: "I have issues with my palms sweating when it gets a little too warm, which happens often around my workstation as I’m by the window with the sun beaming on it. This fan is compact, quiet, and blows the perfect amount of a breeze to keep me cool throughout the day. Highly recommended." —Adnan A.
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four colors).
25. A cooling eucalyptus sheet set whose slippy, lightweight feel will be such a treat after experiencing some truly haunting nigh sweats in the recent months.
26. Neutrogena Beach Defense Water Resistant Sunscreen so you can slather yourself in SPF 70 knowing you likely won't sweat it off too soon. You may be moist, but at least you can avoid some gnarly tan lines.
Promising review: "The BEST sunscreen I have ever used! I am always prone to burn any time I get out in the sun. I decided to take a trip to the beach this summer, and just went kayaking for four hours on the water in the BEAMING sun and in the MIDDLE OF THE DAY. I put sunscreen everywhere except for my chest. Wanna know where my skin is resembling that of a cherry? My chest. The rest of me? TANNING WITH NO BURN WHATSOEVER!!! I was shocked. I love this product and will forever recommend it for the rest of my life. Stay safe and stay unaffected from the sun, you guys!!!" —Channing C.
Get it from Amazon for $9.58.
27. An ice roller because ultimately no cooling product can take the place of literally rubbing something frozen on your face.
Promising review: "I was skeptical about this product. I wasn't sure how it was much different than rolling any other frozen thing on your body. I'm beyond pleasantly surprised. I've used it for sinus pain, migraines, swollen neck glands, under-eye circles/bags, inflamed acne, TMJ pain, etc. Not to mention, when I used it on my face, it leaves my skin feeling tight and wakes me up in the mornings. It also stays cold for forever but never sweats or leaves water behind. It's like magic. I also bought one for my mom who suffers from nerve damage in her arms and legs. I think it'll really help when she has bad pain days." —Jessica McRee
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in 12 colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.