1. A Revlon volcanic stone face roller to remove oil and shine from your face. And unlike oil-blotting sheets, the ball can be popped out and washed so you can use this over and over and over again.
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.
Not only is it affordable, but it's also washable, which helps you save money and be less wasteful. 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 pick up 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.
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 . 2.
Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Face Primer (with SPF 30) has reviewers gushing over it for plenty of good reasons. They say it absorbed well, foundation glided over it, and it made their full face stand up to summer heat! Plus, it comes in four problem-solving formulas so your look will be SET. Promising review (for the mattifying): "This primer is bomb.
I used it for the first time during a three-day music festival in dry 93-degree weather. My makeup still looked good after 10 hours of sweating." — Abby Meyer Get it from Amazon for $16.
05 (available in blurring, mattifying, illuminating, and color-correcting formulas). 3. Plus, Elizabeth Mott's Thank Me Later Eye Primer will keep that complicated smoky eye look you copied from an MUA's TikTok intact long into the festival.
Because the last thing you want is to look back at pics and see your eye makeup a mess. Promising review: "I never write reviews, but I love this product so much that I had to. I have completely hooded eyes and had resigned myself that my eyeshadow would always, after an hour or so, accumulate in the crease.
Then I found the Thank Me Later eye primer. I absolutely love this product!!! I put eye makeup on in the morning, and it looks perfect when I arrive home 12 hours later. The only other situation I haven't been able to test this primer in yet is the sweat-inducing, makeup-melting summers in Texas! But I am perfectly pleased so far.
" — Rebecca S. Get it from Amazon for $13.99 .
4. A pack of clinical-strength SweatBlock wipes could come in handy for hyperhidrosis, nervous sweating, and hormonal sweating any time of the year. But if summer really makes all that rear its ugly head, it's worth a try.
You can apply it to your pits for bed and it's made to work for up to seven days. This stuff is STRONG so make sure you do a spot test first — especially if you have sensitive skin. Promising review : "For anyone who might be skeptical, please allow me to put you at ease.
If you have hyperhidrosis, meaning it can be 9 degrees outside and you're still sweating under your arms, this product has the potential to change your life. I would sweat THROUGH a sport coat before noon. Enter the Sweat Block product.
I've had it for three weeks and it is life changing. I DO NOT sweat under my arms anymore. I'm still on the original box that I bought three weeks ago.
I had to write a review after I was cleaning the garage today in 85-degree heat. I was sweating through my shirt on my back — BUT NOT MY UNDERARMS. It is amazing!" — Frosty McGee Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $19.
99 . 5. Or a clinical-strength antiperspirant if you've tried just about everything to stop sweating but you haven't found your holy grail yet.
It has 12% aluminum chloride, which blocks sweat for up to 72(!!) dry hours. Promising review: "Just got inside from 80-degree weather. I CANNOT believe I have no sweat marks.
To be dramatic, this is life-changing. To be modest, this is life changing. Haha.
I was always so embarrassed going anywhere! No matter the weather I was always dripping sweat from under my arms. I was always so self-conscious, leaving parties early, known as the sweater! No more! I’m seriously so excited about this." — Liz Get it from Amazon for $5.
67 . 6. A pair of seamless Nippies silicone pasties if it's so hot out that you can't even THINK about wearing a regular bra.
These will give you coverage on even the sweatiest days 'til you can build up your closet of bra tops and dresses. Promising review: "I’ve tried so many nipple covers over the years and these are just in a league of their own! They stick and don’t move (sweat, clothes, moisturizer etc — nothing budges them) but then they also peel off so easily. It’s magic.
They are completely seamless and my husband (without prompting) said they looked like a second skin on. I’ve got quite 'triangular' boobs and they completely mold to the shape and look like I just have no nipples lol. Only when I’m suuuuuper cold do any level of nipple start to show through and even then it’s minimal.
They’re more pricey than others I’ve bought before but so worth it. The others were one and done — these have held up through several wears and are still in perfect condition. Will repurchase as soon as they wear out without a doubt! No more bras! " — Alison Get a set from Amazon for $18.
88+ (available in five shades, a lifting option, and two sizes: one that fits cups A–C and one that fits cups D+). 7. A portable handheld fan that's also a power bank *and* flashlight.
So you'll be sure to find all sorts of uses for it. I have one and have used it basically every day this summer. (I just bought one for my mom, too!) Check out a TikTok of the portable fan in action.
Promising review: "This fan works so well, keeps me cool when I’m on the beach or sitting outside in the sun. The battery life is amazing but it takes a while to charge up." — Amanda Clerk Get it from Amazon for $19.
99 (available in four colors). 8. Plus a hands-free portable neck fan for those sweltering days on the beach when you just seem to be pouring sweat — even in the shade.
Just be sure to charge it with the USB before you leave home! It has three speeds to choose from and also lights up, making you more visible at night. Reviewers note that you should definitely put your hair in a ponytail (but that it's easy to unsnag if it gets caught) . Promising review : "Took this to an all day, HOT day to a theme park.
Charged it fully the night before and lasted through the whole day. Felt so cool. Plus at night you got the cool colors.
" — Paula Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three colors). 9.
Or, if you like your breeze with a side of mist, a misting fan because you may not be able to dip in a pool or take a cold shower rn. But you can use this! Promising review: "In Arizona the summers are obviously brutal. Standing outside to wait for my daughter at school dismissal time is soooo much more pleasant with this fan.
When it’s 115 outside (but it’s a dry heat😉) this fan is like a portable air conditioner . BONUS: The bottom reservoir is large enough to put ice cubes inside so it’s that much more comfortable. Fits in a standard car cupholder so you can easily transport it with you wherever you go.
If you are comparing these types of spray fans, get this one. The battery compartment opens so easily and the fan blades are so flexible you won’t get injured if you touch them accidentally." — Meg A Get it from Amazon for $11.
99 (available in six colors). 10. A set of DEET-free handy mosquito-repelling bracelets in case the thought of putting something else on your skin (like smelly bug repellent) sounds like a total nightmare.
Check out a TikTok of the mosquito-repelling bracelets in action. Promising review: "I moved last year from Southern California to North Carolina. Bugs of all types have always been attracted to me but the amount of bites I got last summer was WILD.
Someone gave me one of these types of bracelets to use one day and it seemed to work SOOOOOO I decided to buy myself an arsenal to prepare for this summer. I read the reviews and about 99% of them had great results. I've only used this bracelet twice but both times I was outside and un-touched.
Delivery was very quick so that was a plus. I'm not fond of the smell, I'm hyper sensitive to smells, but I'd rather have the odor than being chewed alive." — Tracey Agopian Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $8.
49 . 11. A pocket-size bug repellant you simply spray in your hands and then rub on your face and neck for MUCH easier application than having to feel like you're fumigating everyone within a 10-foot radius.
Promising review: "Amazing bug spray, I was the only one the mosquitoes didn't bite. Whole family used this bug spray after that night and nobody was bitten again." — Jared Get a four-pack from Amazon for $26.
99 . 12. Missha's Soft Finish Sun Milk packs in SPF 50+ protection no matter if you're sweating or even crying.
(Hopefully tears of joy!) Reviewers especially love it for wearing with a full face of makeup. In the progression photos above, you can see a reviewer before applying the sun milk, after applying the sun milk, and then the sun milk under makeup. Promising review: "I have dark, oily skin and purchased this product after reading recommendations.
There is no white cast; you can barely see it upon application unless you use too much. You definitely do not need a lot, it spreads thin. When it dries, any color is gone.
It also helps slow down my face getting all greasy as the day goes on , which I love. My skin is very, very oily but I can still apply this after my moisturizer and feel totally comfortable. I'm not a fan of scents, and the scent on this is extremely mild.
" — Ms. Renee Get it from Amazon for $16.90 .
13. A bag of Liquid I.V.
electrolyte drink mix , an electrolyte drink mix infused with potassium and vitamin C you can stir into a bottle of water to help speed up your hydration. After all, if you're sweating all day you may not be drinking as many liquid as you should (or drinking too many beers instead of water). And! This one tastes like Firecracker Popsicles! Promising review: "Liquid IV does an amazing job hydrating.
I purchase their product for 40+ employees who work in a construction-related industry. Hydration is so important while working in the hot Georgia Sun, and this product aids in this 100%. Now, let’s talk about the firecracker flavor! When we produced these for our crew, ages 23–60, all of their eyes lit up, and they were super excited .
Many of them did not know this flavor existed. Quite honestly, I didn’t either until I came across them on Amazon. They all loved the flavor.
In particular, the ones who were older kept telling me it tasted like their childhood. Seriously, who hasn’t stood outside an ice cream truck ordering the Firecracker Popsicle?" — Disney Diva Get a 16-pack from Amazon for $24.99 .
14. A hair finishing stick if you're going for that sleek look for your quite dirty hair you're rocking in a high pony for the day. After all you're sweaty, we're all sweaty.
Might as well just slick your hair up into a pony. Promising review: "I have super fine hair with lots of breakage. No matter how I put my hair up I have bad flyaways.
This stuff is great! So easy and it stays better and looks smoother than stiff hair spray. " — Jill Stilfield Get it from Amazon for $7.98 .
15. Or for an even slicker look, a pomade hair wax stick for a super easy-to-apply product that will keep all your flyaways and frizzies controlled whenever you put your hair up into a ponytail or bun. Promising review: "Love it! Works great, doesn't look greasy.
Leaves the hair looking sleek. I have naturally curly hair and straighten my hair some days." — Nicole Woods Get it from Amazon for $7.
99+ (available in multiple sizes and packs). 16. A stick of Gold Bond Friction Defense can stop chafing caused by sweat before it even starts.
It's sooo good and better than any other competitor in the thigh-saving category. But really. I have thick thighs and swear by it! My former colleague Ciera Velarde is a huge fan! Here's what she has to say: "I've used it for about 12 years now and it's the only thing that I can trust to prevent that dreaded chafing after a sweaty day of walking around.
It glides on perfectly, it's unscented, and it doesn't melt away when you start to sweat. If it's a particularly hot day out, it can start to fade after a few hours, so just make sure to bring it with you to reapply. In addition to preventing chafing between my thighs, I've also applied it on my arms where my sports bra rubs against them when I run and it works like a charm!" Promising review: "Whoooo sometimes I feel as if a fire is going to start between my fat thighs, but with this stuff they just glide right on by each other, it has been a summer lifesaver.
Only thing is you have to pack it on and reapply maybe four hours in, so bring it along for the ride. I will be buying again." — Ash Get it from Amazon for $6 .
17. A lightweight two-piece tank top and shorts set with drawstring shorts and a ruffled crop top in airy fabric. I recently wore this walking around Cagliari, Sardinia, and down ~700 stairs to a cave (and then promptly back up) so I can attest it makes for excellent photo ops *and* is airy enough for such activities.
Yes, that is ME wearing this set on the way back up from said cave. Since returning home, I wore it to a Yankees baseball game and plan on packing it for an upcoming long weekend in Lisbon! Promising review : "I got so many compliments when wearing this set on vacation in Hawaii! The top is very comfortable and cropped at just the right length. The shorts were a little see through, but for the price they were very comfortable.
" — Courtney Smith Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and in 13 colors/patterns). 18.
A set of cooling towels you'll start taking with you everywhere this summer (and then, perhaps, in other seasons too). You simply wet one, wring it out a bit, and then drape it around your neck or anywhere else you run hot to experience its ~cooling~ super powers. Promising review : "I saw these recommended on a TikTok for disabled people who can't regulate their temperature in the heat, and omg, was it worth buying them.
You just add cold water and it's like an ice pack without the burning of the ice. They worked great for cooling my arm after the COVID shot! Excited to use them all summer!" — Muirgen Neal Get a set of four from for $14.99+ (available in 12 color combos).
19. A set of popular wickaway sweatbands to rock during workouts, but maybe also just on days when you know you'll be outside awhile and suh-WEATING. Promising review: " I wasn't certain if these would work for me or not.
Since they aren't cotton, they're spandex, I thought they'd slip easily. You know what? They didn't. They not only didn't slip, but I love the colors.
I love them so much I'm going to purchase the same style headbands from them but in different colors!" — Teresa T Get a set of ten from Amazon for $13.99 . 20.
*Solid* Neutrogena SPF 50 sunscreen that'll really stick to your skin on your tropical (or just plain sweaty) vacation. Oh, and because it's a solid, it's carry-on–friendly! I first bought this for a weeklong Croatian vacation in 2021 when I did carry-on, and as long as you are *thoroughly* reapplying, this stuff stays on pretty well. On a beach club afternoon, I did haphazardly reapply and missed a strip on one arm, but I tend to do that with spray-on or lotion sunscreen, too.
Since then, I've packed this for any trip I've been on , including a two-day Disneyland trip where I toted this around in my bag and shared with friends. I sometimes carry it with me in my purse on my everyday adventures because I know it's so easy to apply. Also worth mentioning.
..I am about the palest lady you've ever seen and swear by daily application of sunscreen.
But when on a beach trip, I'm constantly swimming in the water and sweating. So yeah, this stuff works. And if you're a bit hesitant about jumping on the solid sunscreen bandwagon, you can pack a stick of this, knowing you have enough sun protection to get you through to finding some spray-on or lotion SPF at your destination.
Promising review: "I bought this right before a Florida beach trip this month. Of course after a long winter, the Florida sun can be very intense and concerning. I use this on my face.
It doesn’t break me out and has perfect coverage. Twice applied during a 3-hour beach outing, did not burn at all. After a few days of this routine, my face is perfectly bronzed.
" — Mflowers Get it from Amazon for $10.17 . 21.
Lavilin Foot Deodorant Cream because you can't forget about your poor sweaty feet too! This sensitive skin-friendly formula is made to last up to seven days. Promising review: "If you have sweaty feet there is nothing on the market better than Lavilin. I've tried everything and this stuff is the only product that actually works.
My feet use to sweat and smell. Not anymore!" — Tracker Get it from Amazon for $19.08 .
22. ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starr 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray in case you have a lot of requirements for your made-up look. Like, you wanna actually dip in the pool but stay looking matte while you lounge poolside beforehand.
Promising review: "This setting spray locks my make up in, great for menopausal women too cause the makeup doesn't fade off. I sweat on my forehead and nose area and my makeup stays on all day." — shelop Get it from Sephora for $17+ (available in two sizes; vegan and cruelty-free).
23. Or a Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder if sprays aren't your thing but you need something to keep the sweat off the beautiful masterpiece of your face. I own, use, and love this.
Plus, it's in a HUGE container and lasts for what feels like forever. Promising review: "Great for baking (setting) under eye concealer (or concealer anywhere). Also, if I start sweating during my foundation application, I lightly dust this powder on my skin and the sweating not only stops then, but it will pretty much keep it at bay for the rest of the day.
The powder does have a slight scent to it which doesn’t bother me however no one has told me that I smell like something different or powdery since I’ve been wearing it." — jillianmaxmillian Get it from Amazon for $4.49+ (available in six shades).
24. Rimmel Stay Matte Mattifying Primer to give you a smooth finish that'll stay that way for so much longer. Promising review: "This product works!! I have extremely oily skin which means my face is super shiny within minutes of applying foundation.
The second photo is without primer, a few hours after applying foundation...
.you can see all the shine on my forehead. The first photo is with primer six hours after applying foundation.
...
hardly any shine! I believe in the product so much that I gave a tube to my friend who also has oily skin and she absolutely loved it and uses it now! For the price, you can beat it compared to the expensive brands that are way more expensive and only a fraction of the size." — S. Rodriguez Get it from Amazon for $6.
71 . 25. A CurlCap backless adjustable cap with plenty of room for your natural hair or updos while giving your face some extra shade.
CurlCap is a Black-owned apparel company founded by Britney Sade 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 $24.99 (available in 11 styles). 26.
Some flowy shorts could be the minimum (but adequate) amount of fabric to wear when it feels like summer has hit its peak, only for you to be unpleasantly surprised the next week when the heat index is about 10 degrees hotter. Promising review: "These shorts are so light and airy! They are so comfortable. The only downside is that they do run small, I would size up by one size.
I wore them to the beach and they were perfect for hanging out when I didn’t plan on getting in the water!" — Reese Elder Get them from Amazon for $13.50+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 29 colors). 27.
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Hydrating Face Primer that, according to reviewers, will set up your face for smooth application and then keep it looking matte once said makeup is applied as you like it. Give this affordable option a go before spending double-digits on luxury primers. Promising review: "This stuff is a holy grail for me.
Same smooth, poreless matte finish I'm used to in higher-end primer, but for my dry flaky skin, this gives me so much moisture that doesn't change how my makeup wears." — K2G2 Get it from Amazon for $8 (vegan and cruelty-free). 28.
OC Eight Professional Professional Anti Shine Mattifying Gel can layer on underneath makeup to trap facial oils, reduce shine, and even out skin tone for ALL skin types for up to eight hours. (Cue the Reba theme song.) Promising review: "My face laughs at rice powder, oil blotters, and other paltry means.
I decided to jump in head first and try it the first day with NO BASE MAKEUP AND NO POWDER. I did as was recommended on the box to apply and then moved on about my day. It doesn’t last eight hours.
But I can tell you that it fully lasted four hours and after eight hours, my face was markedly less oily than it was without it. Which for someone who truly struggles with oily skin is a godsend. The pic is (from left) without oil control after about eight hours, then after I put it on this morning, then about four hours in and then about 10 hours in.
😱" — Crystal S. Get it from Amazon for $30 . 29.
A set of affordable, highly popular *waterproof* wireless Bluetooth earbuds some reviewers compare to AirPods for significantly cheaper. Cheers to listening to your backlog of podcasts while sweating your butt off and staring at the ocean. These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 14 hours of charge (with the earbuds able to play for four-plus hours with each full charge).
I also use these on the reg in my everyday life to listen to Spotify and podcasts, and even talk on the phone. I have to charge them about once a week and always keep them in my coat pocket. Promising review: "Best decision! These are the greatest headphones ever! I saw them on TikTok months ago and added them to my wishlist.
I got a new phone that doesn't have the headphone port so I decided it was time to finally buy them. They are amazing and I probably won't ever take them out of my ears! 😂" — Katlyn D Arnold Get it from Amazon $22.09+ (clip the "15% off coupon" on the product page for this price; available in five colors).
30. A packable floppy hat because just that little shade can make a big difference on your face. I can't be the only one who seems to POUR sweat from my head.
Promising review : "Honey, this hat was giving me everything I needed it to give! I felt Gone With The Wind fabulous in this hat for my cruise vacation. It provided the adequate shade for my face and shoulders while allowing me to shade myself from people I didn’t want to talk to! Bay-bay! It was EVERYTHING I needed it to be AND the size XL fit over my braids. So my girls with protective styles or just big hair, this is the hat for you! 🎉" — 1922blue Get it from Amazon for $24.
69+ (available in sizes M–XL and in eight colors). 31. A pair of Thigh Society cooling shorts WITH a built-in pocket can save your inner thighs because sometimes merely EXISTING outdoors these days means you come home with chub rub.
Promising review: "These are perfect for under dresses, even in the hot, humid summer. The pocket is perfect to slip my phone in so I can be hands-free. Great quality! I have two pairs, one black and one beige.
" — Amanda Martinez Get it from Thigh Society for $39+ (available in women's sizes XS–2XL, four lengths, and in nine colors). 32. Or, a pair of straight-up bike shorts made out of wicking, quick-dry material if you've given up on wearing skirts or dresses.
Don't worry, these won't leave you with butt sweat stains like other bike shorts!. Oh, and these have pockets! Reviewers say they love the high, supportive waistband and the compression fit that keeps them secure during movement. SuperFit Hero is a woman-owned small business based in California specializing in premium plus-size activewear in sizes L–7XL.
Promising review: "I’ve had these for a while but have generally felt nervous about wearing skintight anything in public so I haven’t given them a real test. Today I said 'what the hell, you only live once' and wore them on a hike. They were SO GOOD! Super supportive, wicking, zero chafing, stayed put both on the waist and the leg, and laid flat under the waist belt of my pack.
These shorts are the real deal . Just more confirmation that Superfit Hero is the place to go for serious athletic gear for larger bodies. I will definitely be hiking in them in the future!" — Mollie S.
Get it from SuperFit Hero for $75 (available in women's sizes L–7XL and in 11 colors). 33. Seamless bra liners to put underneath your bra to keep it from getting soaked by noon with sweat.
Also, they'll put a bit of cushion between your underwire and skin for some extra comfort. FYI: They're machine-washable! Promising review: "This is one of those things that I wish I'd found years earlier. I've suffered from mortifying stress-induced under-boob sweat for most of my adult life.
Also, I'm a lifelong Seattle girl who gets upset when it's warmer than 65° outside. So when I stumbled upon this product, I was curious enough to buy a small pack. And yes, I've come back for MORE! For real, I won't put on a bra without one of these liners now.
It absorbs all the moisture from heat and stress. And because it's a really soft bamboo/cotton mix, my skin is finally not feeling tortured under there! To the makers of this ingenious life-changing product: thank you thank you thank you! Sincerely, all the grateful ta-tas you've helped to care for" — Niko Get a three-pack from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in women's sizes M–XXL and in several color combos).
34. And “bust dust” anti-boob-sweat powder with soothing lavender and chamomile in a sprayable, talc-free formula to fight dampness and discomfort. Promising review: “Lifesaver! I wear a very full D cup and this saves me during the summer months.
Needless to say, the Florida heat is unrelenting and I cannot live without this Bust Dust. It definitely does the trick to keep my bra dry!” — wenb Get it from Ulta for $16 . 35.
CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen with SPF 30 is a sheer formula to make you you glow without feeling like you put on an extra layer. Because sometimes you forgo SPF because it doesn't blend in so great. Enter: this.
Promising review: "Color/ tint blends really well. As a mineral sunscreen, it's not going to soak in, so it will rub off on clothes or towels. As makeup, it is probably thicker than most would prefer.
But I spent all day at the beach and it was still on when I showered off. My forehead along my hairline often burns because sweat and my hair rubs sunscreen off, but not this time." — Elizabeth Matthews Get it from Amazon for $13.
42 (paraben- and fragrance-free, and noncomedogenic). 36. A chic tank and wide-leg pants set that'll make you look like a fancy jetsetter, especially if the day's event requires wearing something more than a swimsuit.
Promising review: "I love how this set feels and looks! The light blue is gorgeous! It’s airy and comfortable." — Megh Get it from Amazon for $45.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and 26 colors).
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