buzzfeed Press
The Summer Heat Can Get Annoying, So Here Are 32 Products That’ll Help You Keep Your Cool
Images
BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More If you don’t like the person you become when the heat starts getting to ya, you’ll be glad you’re equipped with one of the products in this list. I'm a staff writer on the BuzzFeed Shopping team who covers a variety of topics from beauty to home to travel, while having a special enthusiasm for K-beauty, quirky (but useful!) trinkets, and all things luxe and aesthetic. Promising review: "This was exactly what we needed for the backyard. It definitely provides enough privacy, and it gives the backyard a very nice ambiance! The leaves completely blend in with the other trees and plants we have in the backyard, and it looks like we made a huge upgrade in our gardening game. I'm now just hoping it can withstand the Arizona summer and not fade with the sun (product description does state fade-resistant). Don't be hesitant with purchasing; it's totally worth it!!" —Amazon Customer Get a roll from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes). You'll need some green zip ties to secure them, too. The rechargeable fan lasts for up to 16 hours, and it has six different speed settings. Reviewers say it's especially great for people who work outside all day and still need their hands free to do tasks. Promising review: "This fan works so well! I was worried about how hot it is in the South that it wouldn't keep me cool when I go on walks in 90+ degree temps, but on the strongest wind setting, it produces a nice blast of air! I love it! It does make it hard to hear, but it's worth it to keep me cool. Would recommend." —Aaron Johnson Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in three colors). It also has built-in benches and cup holders so you can lounge comfortably with your favorite drink close by! Promising review: "This pool has been a great summertime addition to beat the Texas heat! My daughter, husband, and I are enjoying it so much! It’s a pretty good size, easy to set up, and, so far, is holding up pretty well! I did purchase a couple of additional items to keep the water/ pool clean and covered. I was quite skeptical at first, as we had already purchased another pool this summer that didn’t last, but this pool was it! If you’re looking for something to relax in and cool off, go for it!" —Pineapple_Beauty94 Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Amber Usher says about it: "Naturium is a staple in my body care regimen, so when I found out about this version, I knew I needed it immediately. I live in Georgia, and ever since I started using this body wash, I've noticed a significant reduction in body odor throughout the day, whether I'm outdoors gardening or doing my daily Hot Girl Walk. The scent is so light and fresh, and the cooling sensation is especially appreciated." Promising review: "When I say this works for BO, it’s magic. For someone living in a hot state, working in a hot job, always working out and sweating, this product keeps you in check ALL DAY! No skin irritants, no dryness, and I feel clean. The mint isn’t strong, so you can feel the tingle, but not for long. I let it sit on my skin for at least three minutes before rinsing off. Best soap ever! I will continue to use this. Forget Dove antibacterial, forget Dial, BUY THIS!" —Shelby Get it from Amazon for $14.44 (also available in 10 other formulas). Promising review: "Never one for hats, but I bragged about this product! I’m a horse girl, so hot and sweaty summer days with my hair down are a no-no. Being able to get my hair completely out of the way and up is something I didn’t think I could get, but I was wrong. Love this product and would recommend it for anyone that does summer sports!" —Kat Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in *dozens* of styles). Promising review: "Perfect shade from the Florida sun. I’ve looked at all sorts of contraptions to get some shade at the beach. This one is the only one that you can put up and carry by yourself. The umbrella attaches easily to the chair and can move as the sun does to ensure you don’t get burned. I’ll be getting another one for my pale friends to use. I love the pattern, too!" —Missy Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes and five colors). BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord loves these: "I recently bought these shorts because I needed some more breathable summer options, and they're phenom! I love the huge array of colors you can buy these in. (At other places, they often sell out too quickly to get to pick!) I 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!" Promising review: "LOVE these shorts. 🥰 I live in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, and the humidity was getting uncomfortable in regular cotton shorts. These are so light and breezy. The little zip pocket is handy and discreet. I loved the beautiful packaging, too. I will order more colors because they are so great!" —Abnnassif Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–3XL and 21 colors). This pitcher is BPA-free and dishwasher safe. It also locks in fresh coffee flavors for up to two weeks in the fridge. Just add ground coffee, cold water, refrigerate, and voila! My caffeine obsession will definitely be getting much worse now. 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' every morning. Now don't get me wrong, I love my Dunkin', but I wanted to find a way to be able to make that same iced coffee at HOME, and 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 three-quarters full with water (I use water from my fridge), screw the filter into the lid, and 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 $13.19+ (available in two sizes and three colors). Promising review: "For those not fully familiar with how it works, what it's accomplishing is trying to surround your liquid with as much ice-behind-metal as possible. So, it has a center chamber of ice behind the metal, then an outer chamber of ice. The inner chamber fits inside the outer with about a cup's worth of space between the inner and outer chambers. This exposes your liquid to the greatest surface area of super-cold metal that they can, and since your liquid is only touching metal, and not the ice itself, it doesn't matter the temperature of the liquid poured in. You can pour in boiling water, and while it may end up melting a bunch of the ice behind the metal, none of that water will mix with your drink. So, whether you're chilling a wine, dropping hot coffee to cool it off, or just wanting to rapidly drop the temp of that fresh lemonade you made without making it watery, this will get that done." —P. E. Get it from Amazon for $20.47+ (available in five colors). Psst to anyone breastfeeding — many reviewers mentioned that the deep sleeves in this also made it easier to breastfeed at home! Promising review: "I LOVE these shirts. I live in Arizona, where it is hot 50% of the year, and these are so nice and breezy! Great for working out and great for breastfeeding! I love that they’re dual-purpose for me. I went hiking with one on, and my friend liked it so much on me that she purchased some herself!" —Elizabeth Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.99 (available in 18 color combos and women's sizes XS–XL). Read more about how temperature therapy can help with migraine prevention at Mayo Clinic. Many reviewers also say it helps reduce puffiness on their face when used in the morning! Promising review: "Well made for the price. I find it’s helpful in the morning for puffy eyes. It’s great to use after a workout in sunny Florida. I use it to cool down and reduce redness after exercising." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in eight colors). Promising review: "I've been using these pillowcases for about a week now, and I have to say that they have really seemed to help my hair not be so frizzy when I wake up! I live in a hot and humid climate, and my hair normally just makes my life awful this time of year (summer). I have been trying a couple of new things to help my hair, like using Moroccanoil on the ends and these pillowcases, and it's really a lot better. I also feel better about sleeping on my side now and don't worry so much that I'm creating wrinkles. I would definitely buy these again and recommend them!" —R. Spann Get a set of two from Amazon for $7.19+ (available in 39 colors and four sizes). Promising review: "I love spending time outside, and we entertain on our patio, too. But when it's over 100 degrees outside, nobody feels like visiting. Until now!! I bought one and liked it so much I ordered another to cover both patios. They lower the temps to a more moderate level in just moments and don't use 100 gallons of water doing it! I put mine along the top of our privacy fence, and then put a fan behind it, and made it almost like having an AC unit outside. They're easy to put up and take down, and come with convenient hanging hooks! I read the reviews people wrote about the heads getting stopped up, and they WILL, but as a plumber, I'll tell you a trick to keeping them working like new: vinegar. Just remove the heads and soak them in a little straight vinegar, then use a small bristle brush like a toothbrush or nail brush, rinse them off, and replace them in the mister tubing, and they should be like brand-new." —Sonya Combs Get it from Amazon for $16.96 (also available in multipacks). Promising review: "We moved from New Hampshire to Florida a year and a half ago. I knew Florida was hot, but… I bought this so I could sit out on the lanai on the hottest of days (95+), and it did the trick! It provides a nice light mist that you can move in any direction. It’s a nice weight, so it doesn’t move. It obviously cannot replace a swimming pool, but it will keep you cool. My dog likes the light mist and has even fallen asleep while being sprayed! An easy alternative until we get a pool! Buy it, you won’t regret it!" —Patricia Harty Get it from Amazon for $31.79 (available in four sizes). Promising review: "I got these to make ice cubes that I could fit into hot water bottles to make 'cold water bottles.' I'm in the big heat wave, and it's been over 100 every day for the last week, with no sign of it letting up any time soon. These are quick and easy, and the cold water bottles have been the only thing helping me sleep in a room anywhere between 80–90 degrees at night. I love the lids! It makes my ice trays easy to stack and more secure. I wish all ice trays came with lids like this!" —AJ Stark Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.99+ (available with or without covers, and another shape). Promising reviews: "Best sheets we've ever had in 35 years of marriage. I sweat at night, and my husband is cold. We are both comfortable with these sheets. They do wick moisture. Within two minutes of my getting up with a sweaty torso, the sheets are dry again. They are truly soft. We have had no staining. They've been washed and reused three times for a week each. Zero pilling. We have a cat, and she sometimes crawls under the blankets. No snags from her claws. Zero wrinkling. Highly recommend you buy these!" —Alexandra A. Munroe "I bought these for the 'cooling' factor. But holy moly — they actually work. I don’t know what sorcery they use, but these keep me so cool at night in the Texas heat. And they feel damn good, they definitely wrinkle though. But the comfort is worth it." —kirsten loucretia Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in sizes twin–Cal. king, and in 24 colors). Promising review: "It takes A LOT for me to rave about a comforter. I buy so many, trying to find the perfect one. I typically like Purple's stuff better than Buffy's, but this blanket is everything. If you’re thinking about getting, do get! It’s super cooling s as well!!! My air conditioning went out for a week, and this is the only thing that cooled me down, and it’s a comforter!!! Please buy it, you will not be disappointed." —Hannah Michelle George Get it from Amazon for $199+ (available in two sizes). To use, simply plug it into your car's cigarette lighter socket and easily adjust the speed with its stepless speed controller. Promising review: "Perfect for children and pets! I have this hooked up in my 2016 Chevy Cruze. The plug-in part is long enough to be hidden along my seats and plugged into the outlet. I love the fact that I can manually control the speed of the fans right at my fingertips. This is perfect for any smaller car or SUV that doesn’t have AC flow to the back. We live in the South, and it gets extremely hot in the backseat, so it takes a while to cool down. I highly recommend this!" —Alexandria Promising review: "I will never buy another pair of warm weather PJs again other than these. I am a thirtysomething post-baby lady, and with my hormones paired with living in Arizona, I needed PJs that were cool and comfortable. But I often found that the fabric of other PJs would rapidly get worn, pilled, and rough. These silky soft PJs have been going strong for months now through countless hot flashes and heat waves when it would get into the 80s in our bedroom. If you are a hot-blooded person and need to cool down, I can't recommend these PJs enough. I literally never leave reviews but felt compelled to preach to others the good word of Latuza's PJs." —Margery Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in women's sizes S–4XL and 20 colors). Promising review: "It gets to be over 100 degrees in the summer where I live. These come in handy when working in the yard, at the beach or even at the county fair when it's super hot. What a relief these are to use when the weather is hot. I've purchased these many times because I always seem to give them out especially to those that work outside in the heat (mail carrier, pool guy, landscaper...) and they are always very appreciative." —Realfoodmama Get a set of four from Amazon for $11.89+ (available in 13 color sets). It features a programmable LCD controller with a heating and cooling thermostat and automated fan speeds. Promising review: "My home was generally too hot in the summer and a bit cooler than I liked in the winter. Now, with this product, the entire house is much more balanced — upstairs and downstairs. In the winter, after my HVAC system shuts off, the unit continues to run as long as the duct continues to put out heat. In the summer, the unit puts out cold air upstairs even though the HVAC system is off — making upstairs bedrooms very, very comfortable for an afternoon nap. Setup is not difficult. Best of all, my energy bill went down. I was concerned that it would go up since these units are plugged into a receptacle, but the units appear to be 12- or 24-volt units (low amperage). Bottom line, an outstanding product that I feel is well worth the money I spent." —Sharon Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in two sizes). It's sleek and narrow, so it won't take up a ton of space in your room, and it looks surprisingly cool! It comes with a remote control so you can turn it on from your bed, and the LED lights turn off in sleep mode, so you don't need to worry about being disturbed. Promising review: "If I could rename this machine, I’d call it 'The Glacier.' Not only was it easy to put together-just attach the base. But the remote control comes with a battery and is ready to go when you plug it in. The fan is basically silent and keeps my room cool for those much-needed REM cycles. I wish I had known about this fan a long time ago. I’ve wasted so much money on loud box fans that just move heat around. Toss out your air conditioners and old fans. Best purchase ever!" —Elle Get it from Amazon for $89.94+ (available in two colors and styles). Promising review: "I love this mattress pad. It's very well made. It has a substantial amount of cushion to just add extra comfort on top of your mattress. It stays cool and doesn't overheat. I was very pleased that it had no smell. It's better made than quite a few mattress pads that I have bought in the past. It has just the right amount of cushion that you can feel it, and yet it's not too soft so that it causes you more back pain, as I struggle with back pain. I highly recommend it. It fits my deep mattress easily and stays put. This one is just so much nicer than all of the others. I highly recommend it. It's a fantastic mattress topper!!!" —planetblonde Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in six sizes). This Italian skincare brand is based in the Piedmont region of Alba and is centered around their most prized ingredient, white truffle (also known as the "underground diamond"). Promising review: "Love this spray! I use it after a shower when I’m tired and don’t want to take time to put lotion on my face, so I just spray this on, and my face is soft, and I’m ready for bed!!" —Pj Wade Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in three other formulas). 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 Check out the Owala FreeSip water bottle on TikTok! For years, I've been a running, cycling, and Pilates enthusiast, sooo my water bottle is basically attached to me at the hip all day long. And through sweat-filled workouts that leave me lookin' like a ripe tomato, this means I need a bottle that *actually* keeps my H2O cold and keeps it from leaking out as I'm on the go. After going through a lot of trial and error with all the most popular brands as well as some more niche ones, I've finally found the one! Seriously, I wake up at 6 a.m., fill my bottle with ice and water, and I can still hear ice clinking around in there by sunset. And the double-spout built-in straw is so comfortable and effortless to drink from — def a feature I never knew I needed in a water bottle. Keeping it forever, love love love it! Promising review: "This is the second one I have purchased. I love this water bottle for the ease of drinking. The built-in sipping feature is a game changer, and I appreciate being able to close the top and keep the mouthpiece clean, unlike bottles with exposed straws. Don't ever change the design!" —Jill Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in 21 colors and four sizes). Promising reviews: "Hands down best bang for your buck — absolutely worth it! Quality is like one of those $250 ones, and this one is under $200. Go for it! Looks so much better than having a fridge outside on your patio for your cold beer/drinks." —Priscila Lapins "Ice retention was great all night long, making our beverages cold ’til the next day. And size and color were just as listed. Overall, it’s nice." —Rob Huizar Get it from Amazon for $147.99+ (available in seven colors). Promising review: "This product is the bomb, so much so we purchased a second one... Had an outdoor game day with our children, and this kept everyone outdoors. Easy access to beverages for all ages. Would definitely recommend to any outdoor party goers." —Leslie A. McClendon Get it from Amazon for $79.49 (available in brown and gray). Plus, these are machine-washable and come in so many colors that you don't have to sacrifice your home decor style for function! Promising review: "These curtains are awesome! They are simple and elegant. They are not heavy at all, and they hang nicely. They definitely block out all light. My home office desk is set up right next to a window, and I get chilly during the winter. These curtains have been a lifesaver by insulating the cold window from me. :-) And the price was great too!" —Nancy Sal. Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in nine sizes and 33 colors). Promising review: "It really cools. I bought the twin-size as a throw since I’m the one who was hot at night with hot flashes. It is recommended not to wash in warm water or dry warm heat, as it will cause the cooling tech to change. It feels soft like a nylon and spandex mix — very light. I would buy this again for a person with hot sweats. :)" —Donna M Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in eight colors and four sizes). Promising review: "I’ve been meaning to get something like this for years. Our patio has no cover at all, especially in early spring when the leaves aren’t back. The sun is unbearable at times. We bought the installation kit and used it to attach the two sides to the house, and used a ratchet strap to attach the other end to a tree on the other side of the patio. So far, it’s holding up well. We added lights, which make it super cozy at night and completely change the feel of our patio." —Kaitlyn Tugend Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in five colors, six standard sizes, and a variety of custom sizes). Promising review: "This large patio umbrella has exceeded all my expectations! The size is perfect, providing ample shade for my entire outdoor seating area. The fabric is high-quality and durable, standing up well to both sun and rain. The crank mechanism works smoothly, making it easy to open and close the umbrella as needed. Additionally, the tilt feature is fantastic for adjusting the shade throughout the day. The overall build is sturdy, and it has withstood some pretty strong winds without any issues. I highly recommend this umbrella to anyone looking to enhance their outdoor space!" —Kinurious Get it from Amazon for $189.99+ (available in 17 colors). BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
Comments
You must be logged in to comment.