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Summer’s more than halfway over, so if the first part was boring...time to make the second half twice as fun.

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Plus, the curved design of the stick makes it glide around the contours of your face perfectly.

Promising reviews: "I FINALLY found the perfect sunscreen for me. It’s a bit pricey, but totally worth it. I’m brown skinned and this is the only sunscreen that leaves no white cast. It’s not greasy, it doesn’t budge so it’s not stinging my eyes. it gives a nice dewy finish that is perfect to put makeup over. I’ve even re-applied this over makeup and it works perfectly. And I love the stick application. It’s a lot easier to apply than liquid sunscreen and it has no scent." —Amazon Customer

"Saved my skin from the Aruba sun. This stick went above and beyond my expectations. It was actually used more for the men on the trip as it glided perfectly over their heads, neck, and behind the ears. This I will order over and over again. Also prevented sunburn, no smell, and not sticky at all." —ALJ

Price: $15.95+ (available in two finishes: glowy or semi-matte)

Promising review: "I absolutely love this E.l.f. Sheer For It Blush Tint in Plums Up! The color looks dark in the bottle, but it blends out into the prettiest natural berry flush. A tiny dot goes a long way, so I know this bottle will last me quite a while.

I use it on both my cheeks and lips, and it gives me that nice, just-back-from-a-walk look without feeling heavy or sticky. It layers beautifully over foundation without lifting my makeup and dries down to a comfortable finish that lasts for hours.

For the price, the quality is incredible. If you’re looking for an affordable liquid blush that’s easy to blend, buildable, and gives a fresh, natural glow, I definitely recommend giving this one a try!" —Jamie

Promising review: "Obsessed with this. It goes on so light and leaves the most beautiful glow without feeling greasy or heavy. The shimmer is subtle enough for everyday but still gives your skin that summer look. Smells amazing too. I've tried a lot of SPF body mists and this one actually works as a real sunscreen AND a skin moment at the same time. Will be restocking all summer." —Little Reader Life

Price: $35.45+ (available in two colors and also a cream option)

Promising review: "These hand sanitizer sprays are excellent. The scents are light, clean, and pleasant without being overpowering. Lavender, vanilla, and rainwater all smell fresh and high quality, not like the typical harsh alcohol sanitizer. What really stands out is how gentle they are on the skin. My hands don’t feel sticky or dried out after using them, even with frequent use. The spray mist is fine and even, and the travel-size bottles are perfect to carry around. Great combination of function and design. If you want a sanitizer that actually feels good to use and smells nice, this set is definitely worth it." —Andy

Price: $30+ for a three-pack (available in 10 scent combinations and also in five-packs)

Promising review: "These Biodance under-eye patches have become one of my favorite skincare products. I love the cooling sensation they provide as soon as I apply them, and they leave my under-eye area feeling deeply hydrated. After using them, my eyes look more refreshed, and my skin feels softer and brighter." —super bueno, mi encanto

Promising review: "Love this dry oil and really notice on the occasional day I forget to use it. It's very silky and moisturizing without being greasy or sticky at all (that's the point of a dry oil – it dries down fast). Easy to dispense, doesn't take much (for me, approximately six to eight pumps). It's been great this summer, and I will probably need it even more in winter. The Driftwood is so lovely and clean-smelling! Kind of what you'd expect – it's light and fresh, and I just love it. I might try some of the other scents in the future, but I don't know how it could get better than this." —shopgirl

Price: $23+ (available in eight scents and a two-pack)

Promising review: "I looove this for the winter and the summer. It hydrates my skin and makes me feel so soft and smooth! It has a slight smell but smells really good. I also love to use it for shaving." —Anthony T.

Promising review: "This small cooler kept my beverages cold the whole summer, it works great, and it easily adjusts to desired temperature." —Davit V.

Price: $199 (available in two colors and nine other styles)

Promising review: "This is hands down one of the best scents ever created. It smells like a warm, delicious summer day with notes of pistachio and salted caramel. It works perfectly on both hair and body, and the scent lingers for hours. I absolutely love it!" —Iam.karly on Cheirosa 62

Price: $26+ (available in two sizes and 10 scents)

Promising review: "Super cute and stylish. Thin material, but not see through. Perfect summer pant, can be styled so many different ways. True to size and stretchy, but keeps their shape! Very comfortable pants!" —Amazon Customer

Price: $17.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 29 colors/prints)

And grab some charms to deck out your new shoes!

Promising review: "These very lightweight clogs are comfortable and adorable. The minute I tried them on I knew I would be wearing them all summer. The size is perfect (I went down a size as suggested). They will be great for rainy and warm days. Highly recommended." —Anne

"Best investment ever for summer. Walking on these Crocs feels like I’m on a cloud. I love it." —Dawa Neves

Price: $34.99+ (available in women's sizes 4–15 and 15 colors)

Promising reviews: "These are my favorite shorts that I own! I've had them for two years now and wear them all summer long. Perfectly high-waisted, not too short but not long, stays in place during exercise. Would buy 10 of these!" —Syd

"My go-to shorts this summer. Love these. Thick waistband, not too tight in the legs, fit perfectly, and look cute every time. I wear them to Peloton, as well as with a front tucked tank top and sandals to look pulled-together to run errands." —Runge

Price: $19.99 (available in women's sizes XS–3X and 32 colors)

Promising review: "Life changing. I have never felt this safe and comfortable — the hype is real and such an easy setup. One of the best purchases I have ever made, and for the simplicity, security, and overall technology it offers, it's a no-brainer. A must-own for anyone with a door. Battery life is shockingly impressive — it took a few hours to initially fully power up, and after a full week, it's at a full 94% charge. I planned to charge it weekly, but it looks like it might be monthly or even bimonthly. Also, once installed, it is secure and cannot be yanked off without the proper clip it comes with. Ring has blown my mind, and I continue to support and promote it with friends and family." —Cyrus Kyle Langhorne

"I love this ring doorbell. It is much better than the last one I had. It tells me the color of a car driving on my street and if there is a group of people on my sidewalk. When someone is walking on my porch, it even let's you if one is a child. Love, love, love it." —Gina Cotton

Price: $99.99+ (available in three colors, with or without chime, and in two-packs)

Promising review: "I absolutely love this shower head. So easy to install. I did in about 15 minutes, and it looks great. Very reasonably priced. Nice addition to my bathroom. The water pressure was high, and the amount of water was amazing compared to my old one." —Teresa Carlson

Price: $52.99+ (available in four colors and two flow rates)

Promising reviews: "I live in Phoenix, where it is over 115 in the summer. I have a medical condition where I need to drink cold liquids. This thing really works! No sweaty drinks! It keeps the ice cold for hours. I also hate holding a cold drink inside with the AC. This keeps my hands comfy and dry. Would highly recommend and plan on getting some different patterns." —Stella

"I rarely ever write product reviews, but I had to for this one. It’s awesome, and every iced coffee drinker needs one! This is the first time all summer I’ve been able to enjoy my entire iced coffee (over the course of 2+ hours on a 90° day) without the ice melting. I normally have to keep coasters all around the house for my iced coffee to save my furniture, but not with this guy! Super high-quality and does exactly what it’s supposed to. I’ll definitely be ordering another one to keep at work!" —Lexi

Price: $8.24+ (available in five sizes, tons of patterns, and a set of three)

Promising review: "I’ve been loving the Stanley Quencher H2.0. It keeps my water cold for hours, which has been especially helpful this summer when I’m trying to stay hydrated throughout the day. The handle makes it easy to carry, and the FlowState lid is super convenient — I mostly use the straw, but I like having the option to switch it up. It fits perfectly in cup holders, feels sturdy, and genuinely helps me drink more water without thinking about it. A little heavy, but the insulation and ease of use make it totally worth it." —Jo Carreras

Price: $25+ (available in five sizes and tons of colors)

Set comes with fitted sheet, top sheet, and one or two pillowcases.

Promising reviews: "I’ve tried 'budget' microfiber sheets before and always ended up with pilling disasters, but these Amazon Basics blew me away. From the first night, they felt like the crisp, cool sheets you sink into at a 5-star resort — super soft, lightweight, and breathable even in humid summer nights. No sweaty wake-ups!

The deep pockets hug my 14-inch mattress (with topper) like a glove — no slipping corners — and the elastic is strong but not fight-to-get-on tight. Washed them twice already (cold, tumble low) and they came out wrinkle-free, colors vibrant, zero shrinkage or fuzz balls. For a queen set under $25, this is an absurd value. My partner actually said, 'These feel expensive,' and now fights me for the fitted sheet. If you want buttery comfort without the splurge, stock up — these are my new sleep staple! 🌙" —Ammar K.

Price: $10.60+ (available in sizes twin–king and 35 colors/patterns)

Promising review: "I'm never traveling without these again. There is no better feeling than catching a connecting flight and being able to see exactly where my suitcase is. But also when American Airlines managed to not get my bag on the plane, I was able to tell them exactly where my bag was (within a few feet) and was able to play a tone so they had no excuse not to find it. And the next day, I was able to see it (finally) get loaded onto a plane and able to see that it was out for delivery while it made its rounds through the back streets of Denver. The tracking is amazing, I have no idea how it finds an internet to connect to, but it does and fairly regularly. I have no idea how a battery on these things last month, but it does. The tone is easy to hear, even from a short distance. Adding it to the Find My Phone app was so simple that even a child could set it up. For someone who travels, this AirTag is great for suitcases or backpacks. Great gift, great product. Next time they go on sale, I'm adding more." —Martin Matfess

Price: $29+ (available in one or four packs)

Promising review: "Changed my reading game. I’m a big vacation reader and this literally is such a life saver. I can take multiple books with me no matter the size and not take up too much luggage space. AND it is an easy read in the sunlight!" —Kenzie Clark

Price: $159.99+ (available in three colors, with or without ads, and with or without Kindle Unlimited)

Promising review: "I bought this over summer to take to the beach. It sounded great, holds a charge, and is waterproof. The sound is fantastic. It's so small and portable - you can drop it into your bag, purse or clip it to something. The best part is that it's super easy to connect to your phone. I highly recommend this speaker." —Katie Elizabeth

Price: $39.95 (available in nine colors)

Promising review: "Washer Improved after one tablet! Since I got such good results after one tablet, I can't wait to see how it is after using it twice a month as recommended. I have five pets, and washing their bedding left my own clothes smelling musty, even after using a different washer tablet. My clothes don't have that smell now!" —Marty

Price: $29.95+ (available in two styles)

Promising review: "This is amazing. Our deck was unusable in the summer due to the sun blaring down. We installed this and it worked perfectly. The most amazing part is that it withstood 2 really bad rain storms with heavy downpours and strong winds. We had our doubts when we put it up but it really does work and for the price you can't beat it!" —Gina Bergen

Price: $29.99 (available in 31 sizes as well as customized sizes, and nine colors)

Promising review: "Made a noticeable difference in room temp within hours of hanging. I would post a picture, but it’s so dark with them closed you wouldn’t be able to see anything. My son’s room has always been one of the hottest rooms in the house since it gets direct sunlight. He has a large fish tank in the room, and that has made it even hotter. He always has trouble sleeping, even with multiple fans going. With the recent heat wave, I decided to get some new curtains. The light-blocking curtains he had before were a thin material, so light still made it through. These curtains are a very thick material and they are heavy. I bought a set for his room and our living room. The only light that is coming through is at the edges if they are close to the side of the window. I replaced the curtains in his bedroom the day they arrived. The next morning, he told me that he had slept better that night than he had in a long time because he was always waking up hot. They have been installed for a few days now, and he definitely sees a difference. I’m hoping to see a difference in my electric bill over the summer." —Sheila A. Copeland

Price: $23.99+ (available in 29 colors and dozens of sizes)

This product’s packaging says to avoid using it around open food, so keep your chip bags closed and hot dogs covered 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. Toxic to aquatic life so avoid in relation to fishing/lakes/ponds/etc. Never suggest using in an enclosed or semi-enclosed space. Read more about the low dosages of pesticides in products like this at the American Mosquito Control Association.

Promising review: "At a certain point during the summer, my yard became unusable due to mosquitoes. I have a mosquito allergy, so the bites are painful, swollen, and itchy for me. We have tried spraying the yard with a pest control company, and that didn’t do much. I’ve seen this product and have wanted to try it for a while. This thing is a game changer. I can now sit on my deck mosquito free. I wasn’t sure it was working, and then one night I walked into my yard away from it and got attacked by mosquitoes. Such a great product and so happy to have finally found something that allows me to sit outside and enjoy my yard again! I have had it for almost three weeks and use it for about two hours a day, and haven’t had to recharge it yet. So battery life is awesome. It’s also rechargeable, which I love since I’m terrible at remembering to buy batteries." —DD73

Price: $19.95+ (available in three battery lives, two colors, and a two-pack)

Promising review: "I cannot recommend this stroller fan enough, especially for any pregnant mama surviving the Florida heat. I bought this before a beach trip while pregnant because I was overheating constantly, and it ended up being one of the BEST purchases we made for both me and baby. The airflow is surprisingly strong for such a small fan, and I love that you can adjust the speed depending on how hot it is outside.

What really sold me was the flexible tripod legs and 360° rotation. It clips and wraps onto literally everything. We originally bought one for the stroller so baby could stay cool during walks on the beach and outdoor dinners, but after using it the first day, I immediately ordered a second one so I could have one facing baby and one facing me. That’s how good it is.The battery life lasted way longer than I expected, even using it outside in the Florida humidity for hours at a time. It’s also super lightweight and easy to throw into the diaper bag without taking up space. Quiet, powerful, portable, and adorable. 5 stars without hesitation!" —Shy Woods

Price: $15.99+ (available in six colors)

Promising review: "The best pillow ever. Its cooling effect is wonderful especially in these hot summer nights. Also I haven’t had any more neck pain. I ordered a second pillow for my son." —Marcial G.

Price: $35.98 (available in three colors)

Promising review: "I received my Ninja Crispi two weeks ago and absolutely love it. No more heating up the kitchen in the summer heat. And no more greasy pans to clean. The manufacturer says it can be placed in the dishwasher, but I prefer to wash mine by hand. The first thing I cooked was bacon, and it came out so crispy and not greasy since it wasn't sitting in its own oil. This evening I cooked a whole chicken per the manufacturer's directions, and it was juicy and tender. This is a great product I hope to use for a long time. Perfect for RV travelers." —D. Swenson

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