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Stay cool out there — from your body to your drinks to your outfits.

I'm a mom, Senior Editor on the BuzzFeed Shopping team, and BuzzFeeder since 2015, and am constantly on the lookout for smart, genuinely effective problem-solvers, especially anything cleaning, home, parenting, fashion, and skincare related.

The hot weather's here to stay for a bit, so now's the time to discover products that will help you get through the rest of these high-temp days! Whether you're headed to the beach, the pool, or simply snacking at home, you'll find a must-have here. I have my eye on the slushie maker, personally, because every summer evening improves with a frozen lemonade. 

Check out a TikTok of the watermelon cutter to see how it works! 

Promising review: "Love this watermelon slicer! Makes it easy to cut the watermelon really fast and with less of a mess. Washed this several times already in the dishwasher with no problems. Very satisfying to make such nice even slices. Works well for large Costco watermelons and medium grocery store watermelons." —G Mom

Check out a TikTok of the serum in action. 

Promising review: "I have been searching for a sunscreen like this for a long time. I really dislike putting anything heavy on my face and prefer a gel-like consistency. I am a big fan of the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid serum and the texture of this sunscreen feels pretty close to that. I have tried much more expensive 'serum' sunscreens and find this one my favorite and for a much better price point." —JHoch

Other ~cool~ features? It has a remote control, covers up to 90 degrees of space at once, and has a sleep mode that turns off all its fancy LED lights (even while it's still running) so they don't keep you up. 

Promising review: "Cools like magic. Great fan. It’s super hot this summer, and I would not survive without it. Several speeds and functions. Quiet. Durable thus far, and it has run 18 hours a day every day since May. I didn’t think the remote was a big deal but now I wouldn’t want to be without it. Would recommend and buy again." —Javygirl

Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "I didn't really expect this mister to be worth anything, but I was really wrong. I live in South Texas, so I purchased a canopy for my western facing patio and it was still to hot to sit outside. I thought I would give this a try and I couldn't believe it. We sat outside on a 98 degree day all afternoon with just this mister! It works perfect and well worth every penny I paid for it. If this one ever breaks, I will buy another one right away. It can be adjusted to how much mist come out. Even my dogs sit out under the canopy and let the mister spray them. I would never have another summer without one." —Sheila

Get it from Amazon for $27 (colors may vary).

Check out a TikTok of the sunscreen stickers in action. 

Promising review: "After yet another bad sunburn even though I'm trying VERY HARD to keep sunscreen on, I bought these. First use was at Disneyland on a 90-degree zero clouds day. This helped so much! I kept an eye (as did my friends) on the dot, so we all knew when to reapply sunscreen and not one of us got burned. I also used these on a weeklong hiking adventure in Utah where it was also in the 90s with an extreme UV index. None of us got burned, so all in all this is one of the best inventions!" —Catherine Shock

Promising review: "Absolutely excellent. I’ve taken this to the beach three times now, and it’s awesome. Absolutely massive, and sand doesn’t stick to it. Sure, if you step on it with sandy feet or push sand onto it, it’ll sit on top, but it just brushes off or shakes off without working for it at all. Ideal fabric for the beach. Great value, a must-have!" —	Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $34.95 (available in six colors and patterns).

Promising review: "Like to keep your beer cold? Get this. Slow drinker but don't want to let your friends on to how slow you're drinking? Get this. Want your White Claw/Truly to stay as cold as it was when you took it out of your fridge? Get this. I kid you not, this thing keeps drinks cold like that's its job (because it is). Once I got mine and saw how effective it was, I decided all of my cold beverage loving friends and family will be getting one also. With most of my friends being Michelob Ultra and White Claw drinkers, this seems to be the perfect fit. So hard to find a can Koozie that holds those slim cans! Love this product and definitely recommend!" —Brooke Price

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 18 colors).

Yes, that means applying multiple times a day. These photos above are four days apart. 

Promising review: "I bought this product to take on our vacation. I am so glad I did. I got burnt on my lower legs and tops of my feet. I though I had put enough sunscreen on. I didn't. That night I woke with my legs and feet both burning and itching. The instant I put this on I had relief. OMG I cannot say enough about this stuff. Buy it. Keep it on hand. Great product. Thank you, Burt's Bees!" —D.S. 

Promising review: "With just a single sweep or two, this made my lashes very long and thick looking. At 53-years-old, I've never used a mascara that gave such a dramatic effect with so little work. I'd been using false lashes, but this works so well, I'll save the falsies for special occasions. It stays in place and doesn't smudge all day, even when it's warm out. I've already recommended it to my friends, and they love it, too." —NOLA Amazonian

Promising review: "I literally never write reviews, but I am so happy with this pillow that I felt compelled to share. This is absolutely perfect for the beach when you don’t have a chair and just want to lay on a towel. It’s very lightweight and compact in your bag, blows up in 4–5 breaths, and then if you put sand in the pouch it won’t blow away. The design is smart so when you dump the sand out, you flip the storage bag inside out, so no sand stays in the bag or gets on the pillow. Worth every cent." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $35 (available in seven colors). 

Check out a TikTok of the portable fan in action. 

Promising review: "Our vacation planner suggested getting something like this for when you're waiting in line at an amusement park when the sun is out. Best advice ever, used this when we were at Disney this past year. It's lightweight and doesn't weigh you down, the fan has adjustable speeds and also includes a phone charger via USB A port and also a flashlight function. Love that it folds up nice and small, great fan that I'd recommend to anyone!" —Andrew

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three colors). 

Promising review: "First off, if you have extremely oily skin, this. is. it. I was so tired of getting blotting powder/wipes. It felt wasteful and always left residue on my face. I saw this on TikTok and NEEDED it. It was back ordered, but then I got an email saying it was in stock, and I was SO excited. Not only is it affordable, but it's washable, which helps you save money and be less wasteful. The packaging wasn't over the top exciting, but it provided you all the info you needed. (It felt like the holy grail had been delivered to my front doorstep.) After my first use, I was in love. Now, it doesn't pickup everything but it does make it more matte and gives you a natural look. I am so excited this product exists and I already feel more confident." —Kelsey B.

Promising review: "This is the best invention known to mankind. I take this to the park, the beach, or on long walks. I don't have to get out the bowl, I don't waste water, and when my pup is done drinking, I just push the button and the leftover water goes back in to the bottle." —LJ

Get it from Amazon for $14.98+ (available in four colors and two sizes). 

This woman-run small biz was founded by a celeb stylist!

Like I said, I've owned one of these for years and besides helping with the obvious thigh chafing, it's also the perfect size to stash credit cards, keys, and my phone when I don't have pockets without relying on a friend or like, dealing with an uncomfy lump in my boots. 

Promising review: "This was the BEST! I had an outdoor party. All through setup and the party I got to keep my phone and various other things with me without having to do that hand phone/drink/etc. juggling thing. I kept receipts and cash safe in the lock flap pocket. It didn't budge through the hot sweaty setup and party! This thing is awesome! I followed the instruction videos and never had to mess with it again. I can't wait to take this thing running, to do Black Friday shopping, to a game. So many problems solved!" —pineypalm

Get it from Amazon for $39 (available in women's sizes S–L and in three colors).

And if you want to see it in action, check out how easy it is to apply sunscreen in this TikTok video. 

Promising review: "Trust me, this is worth every penny! I am going to be completely honest, when I saw how long the shipping was going to take, I hesitated, but I originally saw this item on TikTok and knew it would make life SO MUCH easier when it comes to putting sunscreen on myself and my kids. I have to say, I am NOT disappointed!! The wait was 100% worth it!! The sunscreen goes on so smoothly and evenly, and I feel like I will be saving soooo much sunscreen now that I'm not just squirting a huge glob in my hands and spending so much time trying to rub in a ridiculous amount into mine and my children's skin. Also, my sister-in-law hates the feel of sunscreen on her hands, so this was perfect for her. My only regret is that I wish I would have bought a couple more so that I could have different ones for each of the sunscreens we use! But I will be recommending these to everyone! THANK YOU!!" —Carmen

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $15.98+ (available in five colors).

Shadey Attachments, based in the UK, had the idea for this small biz after watching fellow sun-lovers have trouble looking at their phones. The collapsible fan helps protect your skin from the sun, and the whole device suctions onto almost any phone! 

Promising review: "I ordered this last-minute for Christmas holiday, and I can honestly say, I now can’t use my phone in the sun without it! It took a second to get going and to realize you have to point it at the sun to put your face in the shade (also better for the wrinkles). It's literally the best thing ever for the sun." —Hayley Place

Get it from Shadey Attachments on Etsy for $16.77 (available in six colors). 

It plugs right into your car's 12V outlet, and comes with three attachments! 

Promising review: "This portable vacuum is ammmmmazing! I love all of the attachments to get the hard to reach spots! It gets the job done! TikTok made me buy it! If you are on the fence about this one, do it! Hit that 'buy now' button. You will not be disappointed. Never putting quarters in a timed vacuum again. There is never enough time, and you rush around trying to beat the timer. Or is that just me? Haha!" —Abigail

Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in two colors).

Read more in our car vacuum cleaner review (#1).

Former BuzzFeed editor Abby Kass swears by this: "I own this bag and used it so much last spring and summer. It's the perfect accessory if you're heading out on a walk and want to make sure you have some water with you. The main pocket holds my Hydro Flask perfectly and ensures that it doesn't tip or spill. The other pockets are super spacious and can hold a lot. I actually used the bag several times at music festivals because I was able to keep my phone, keys, and wallet in the outside pockets and have a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated in the heat. Reviewers say this is also super useful for commuting to the gym and even taking on vacation!" 

Promising review: "Now I can take my water bottle on my daily dog walks. I needed something that kept my hands free and this bag is perfect. There are so many pockets so I have a place for my hand sanitizer, hand lotion, phone, and doggy waste bags." —Alex L.

Get it from Calpak for $48 (available in 21 colors and patterns). 

Note that many reviewers suggest sizing up! 

Promising review: "I was so excited for these shorts to come in since I’ve seen them all over TikTok and only heard the best reviews. When I got them in the mail today and put them on, I Immediately ordered two other colors. They are so soft and amazing for just about anything. They are so comfortable however they do run a little small but it’s no big deal since I sized up anyway. 100/10." —cosimamosher owens

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in women's sizes S–XXL and in 32 colors). 

Promising review: "I used to dread wearing sunscreen because of that horrible ashy cast it gave my brown skin. Now? I actually look forward to putting this stuff on. I love how moisturizing it is and that it is completely sheer. What it is advertised to do it actually does. I layer this on top of my moisturizer. You do need to work it in a little bit but it absorbs into the skin nicely. To all my brown/Black ladies/fellas, what are you waiting for? Buy it!" —MD

Get it from Target for $15.99, or pack of two from Amazon for $28.99.

It's made by a San Diego-based small biz called Shakalo, and was inspired by finding a way to actually thoroughly banish sand before getting in the car post-beach. 

Promising review: "We recently moved to a beach area, and we are constantly there. This item has changed our entire lives! It lasts decently long (depending on how much you use it), it smells super good (not at all like baby powder), and it's super effective. It has saved me from vacuuming my car at least 1x–2x a week. I even use it on my dogs paws and bellies to make sure they're taken care of. I will definitely be buying the refill and another baggie to have exclusively in the car." —Gabbs Uresti

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly says, "I wear a size L/XL in clothing and sometimes waist bags just don't work out so well for me. With this one, I can confirm that it fit around my waist comfortably without outerwear, across my chest without outerwear, *and* over a thick coat and several layers. The pockets inside are so handy and I even had room to spare throughout my Iceland trip. Just make sure that you zip the zipper ALL the way because the zipper goes down pretty far on the sides for easier access to contents."

Promising review: "I have the actual Lululemon Everywhere belt bag, and let me tell you this is the exact same, everything feels and looks the same. The fabric feels identical, and the pockets inside are even the same. The quality has held up nicely. The only thing it's missing is the Lululemon tag on the side." —Denise 

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 29 colors). 

Promising review: "The adults in this house love water balloons but not the mess….. plus with toddlers around, it didn’t quite make sense to have water balloons but we saw a random video on TikTok and HAD to find reusable water balloons to try out. These were the first ones we bought to try out, and WHOA we were blown away! Super easy to for the 2- and 3-year-old to use, which means more fun for all of us!! Do not think twice or continue with regular water balloons, you’ll waste precious time cleaning up and filling that could be used to make memories." —Taurus

Get a four pack from Amazon for $15.99+ (also available in five other pack sizes, up to a 24 pack). 

Check out a TikTok of the Slushy Maker Cup in action — you don't have to worry about spilling, because unless you're making a gif for the internet like the person on the top left, you screw on a lid before crushing to keep everything neat and tidy. 

Promising review: "My son wanted to order this and I was sure it was going to be a piece of junk that did not work. I was totally wrong! He makes slushies several times a week and it works great. Note that you really need a liquid with sugar in it to make a good slushy; the sugar-free drinks don't work (so use Coke, not Coke Zero)." —Joanna Bernard

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "Obsessed with these. Best stickies I’ve ever had. I saw them on TikTok and tried them out, so glad I did." —satisfied customer

And here's my review: "Thanks to a ~sample sale~, I got my hands on a gorgeous unlined silk dress a couple of summers ago that I LOVED but absolutely could not wear with a bra, not even a strapless one. Queue an Amazon search for pasties, because quite frankly I'm self-conscious about my nipples deciding to poke out while I'm wearing just a silk dress (and my boobs are the type that don't necessarily need support all of the time). There I found something even better than I expected: these self-adhesive silicone pasties called Nippies that are 100% invisible under clothes, so comfortable I barely notice I'm wearing them, and, at least so far — this is several years in — pretty darn reusable.

I've worn my first pair upwards of 20 times now, washing with hand soap and water afterward every time as directed, and they're exactly what I needed! It's simple: you stick 'em onto clean, dry, lotion-free skin, and they stay put and comfy for hours, even through moderate sweat. They've performed perfectly every time I've worn them: for day-long shopping excursions, outdoor parties, and for nights out dancing. They come in a small reusable storage box with two stiff plastic domes for them to sit on, so they'll stay perfectly intact and dust-free in your drawer and are easy to pack for travel. Oh and over 29,000 reviewers — like, five times the number of people in my high school graduating class — have rated them 5-stars on Amazon, so I know I'm not alone in my success with them!"

Get it from Amazon for $26.50+ (available in two sizes, five shades, and with or without lift). 

Promising review: "I LOVE this product so much! I drink iced coffee on the daily, but the system I had just wasn't cutting it for me. I didn't know how to brew cold coffee at home (all we have is a Keurig, and there's no cold brew option), so I would go buy iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts every morning. Now don't get me wrong, I love my Dunkin Donuts, but I wanted to find a way to be able to make that same iced coffee at HOME. I think my wallet and gas tank wanted me to figure that out too. I found out about this product through TikTok, and it is a GAME CHANGER. All you have to do is put coffee grounds in the filter, fill up the main compartment 3/4 full with water (I use water from my fridge), screw the filter into the lid, screw the lid shut, shake it a little to put the coffee grounds to work, and let it do its magic for 12–24 hours! This is probably the best investment I've ever made. You need this!!" —Carmen E

Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).

And to learn more, read the full review of the Takeya cold brew coffee maker here.

Check out a TikTok of the Chill-O-Matic in action. 

Promising review: "I was so afraid of wasting money. But I didn’t. I love my sodas cold. But sometimes there’s not a cold one available, and waiting 30-40 min for one to get cold in the freezer is not always ideal. This will get your room temp can to fridge cold in 90 seconds. I let it run double that to get almost freezer cold. I wish it had a power cord. But I do appreciate the portability that the batteries provide. I can’t wait to try it out on vacationing, as access to cold sodas isn’t always available. All you need is a literally a little bit of ice." —G. Massey

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two colors). 

Promising review: "I saw one of these in action at a friends 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. 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

This product’s packaging says to avoid using it around open food, so keep your chip bags closed and hot dogs covered (try these well-reviewed pastel silicone plate/bowl covers, $18.99 for eight sizes) while you hang out. But it should be fine to pull out a hot dog and handful of chips if you’re going to eat them right away. Read more about the low dosages of pesticides in products like this at the American Mosquito Control Association.

Promising review: "I bought this because I was looking for an effective insect repellant for my patio this spring/summer. I didn't want a bulky candle or tiki torch that smelled like citronella oil. I found the Thermacell. It looked modern and promising. We tried it and it works really well. It also produces no smell or sound. We live in the South where mosquitoes are really awful and the Thermacell made sitting on our patio tolerable! Definitely recommend." —Trusted Customer

Get it from Amazon for $17.98 (available in 10 colors). 

Promising review: "These were so convenient for our recent beach trip. They hold your drink upright and sit well in the sand. It’s nice to be able to keep your cup or bottle free from sand. They are easy to clean and throw right in your beach bag. Definitely recommend!" —Andrea

Get a set of four from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three color sets).

Steele Family Farm's a family-owned small business based in Washington, OK that makes goats milk products from the, well, goats they raise! Isn't that just the GOAT? 

Promising review: "If you have extra dry feet like I do, you will love this product. I use it twice a day and my feet stay summer shoes ready. Definitely worth the buy." —Tammy Darlene Thompson

Get it from Steele Family Farm from Amazon Handmade for $24. 

Promising review: "AMAZING!!! Seriously beyond impressed with this product. I've never had dry or cracked heels until recently and I've tried everything I could find to get rid of them! This is all you need!!! I literally opened the box and did this in less than a minute! I'll never use anything else! Even better than professional pedicures!!!" —Kyla Jackson

Promising review: "This is an amazing speaker for traveling or going to the beach. It's portable, and you can hang it so it doesn't get dirty with sand or dust around you. It is very useful in hiking because it is light, which makes it easy to carry as you can see in the picture. The battery life is really good. I've used it three times and still doesn't need to charge, so it's about 10 hours of music. I really liked the sound quality and my friends say that they liked it, too." —Tifanny Angulo

Get it from Amazon for $79.95 (available in 10 colors). 

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