"Kept Me Cool”: 40 Products Reviewers Swear By For Surviving Summer’s Hottest Days
Promising reviews: "I saw these recommended on a TikTok, 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, too! Excited to use them all summer!" —Muirgen Neal
"Got these for a festival, and they kept me cool in 90-degree Florida weather. All my friends fell in love with them. Need to buy more since they each took one home." —Jeff
Get a set of four from Amazon for $14.23+ (available in 13 color combos).
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Promising review: "Bought to wear under my dresses on my vacation to Jamaica. I knew it would be hot and I’d be miserable in dresses with sweaty legs. These were the perfect thing to make dresses fun to wear again! Legs don’t get sweaty and chapped from rubbing together. They are a blessing!" —Kim Bair
Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in nine colors and two-packs).
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Promising review: "I work for an Amazon warehouse, so I move a lot and sweat. This gives me a great glow and covers imperfections. It's super light and perfect for summer days. It's pretty amazing how it's sheer but covers so well." —Jame
Get it from Amazon for $13.94+ (available in five shades and two-packs).
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Okay, I caved y'all 🫣. I bought it and have not a single dang regret. Stan is my bestie, my guy, and I am HY-DRA-TEDDDD. I put stickers all over mine, and I love it so much. It's so cute, so pink, and so *me*. It's like my child. My water stays cold all day, it fits into my car cup holder, and I'm meeting my water intake goals easily. I'm a fan. I want, *no no*, I need a couple more. Ugh, I'm gonna be one of those Stanley cup collector girlies, and I'm not even mad. I resisted for as long as I could and then saw that they have lil' fanny packs for 'em *and* they had a pink one?! Pftt, I couldn't add it to my cart quick enough. I love itttt. Now excuse me as I go buy straw toppers and all the other cute lil' accessories you can get for it. 🤗
Promising review: "This tumbler is the real deal. We live in Las Vegas and spend a lot of time outside in and around our pool in the summer heat. The biggest challenge has always been keeping our drinks cold/cool in the 110-degree heat. I am here to say, this is it. Three plus hours outside without refilling the ice, just the liquids, and there was still a fair amount of ice in the bottom, and the liquid stayed cold, even though the outside of it was warm to the touch.
If you are on the fence about paying $35 for it, all I can say is, go for it. You will not be disappointed in it.Also, be careful how big of a sip you take out of it, if you don't, a brain freeze is in your near future for sure." —William C
Get it from Amazon for $20+(available in 38 colors and five sizes).
Promising review: "Bought two of these fans for a trip to Disney World. They fold up, so it's easy to tuck them away or hold them at different angles. They lasted ALL day with intermittent use. Let me tell you, this gal does not like being hot, and these things were a lifesaver! While they did sometimes run out of mist faster than I'd like, even just having the fan blowing on me helped me from feeling sick. The three speed options were amazing and helped save the battery life. My whole family passed these around while standing in lines, and everyone liked them. Also, the mist is so fine and feels good without soaking your face. Overall, I was really impressed." —KC
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in three styles and seven colors).
Promising review: "After I purchased three different mattress pads, this finally was the one! It kept me cool and no more sweating on those waterproof mattress pads. The other pads were like sleeping on plastic even though they said they'd keep you cool. Well worth the money for this beautiful, cool, cotton mattress pad that fits perfectly on my bed." —Janice g.
Get it from Amazon for $124.99+ (available in sizes twin–California king and in two colors).
Ninja
Promising review: "We bought this 50-quart ice chest and got to use it here in Arizona on our boat this weekend. In over 100-degree temperatures, I was so impressed. It did exactly what it says! The dry cooler box kept our sandwiches nice and cold! It held a good amount of drinks with 20 pounds of ice. After two days in the sun, there was still a bunch of ice left! Best purchase ever! Definitely recommend!" —Leanne
Get it from Ninja for $199.99 (available in four colors) or Amazon for $149.95 (available in three colors and two sizes).
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Promising reviews: "Fantastic on hot days to roll over your face, eyes, cheeks, and neck area to cool down for heat relief (and prevent headache triggers). God bless whoever created these!" —DebA
"I love this to help reduce swelling. In the spring and fall, I often wake up with very puffy eyes, and this makes a big difference in my inflammation throughout the day." —E & C Michaels
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in nine colors).
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!" —A.J. Stark
Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.99+ (available with or without covers and in two- and four-packs).
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Ice cream makes everything better, but you know what makes ice cream better? Sprinkles, of course! And this baby has two condiment containers that'll store your fave toppings.
Promising review: "This is one awesome machine; we use it at least once a week and try new flavors and experiment all the time. Very easy to use, cleaning is a breeze, and the taste and quality rival the big chains out there in soft serve land. This tastes much better because you can use all real ingredients — heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and the list is endless of what your flavors can be. Sometimes, we make so much we seal and freeze it for a later date (just take it out of the freezer and let it sit for a few minutes, and it's ready). One of the best items I have ever purchased! In fact, I am down to only three containers of ice cream in the freezer...gotta run and restock!!! You will enjoy this great machine, and the kids will love to help you make it and serve themselves. I give this 6 stars out of 5!!!"—UMCanes1972
Get it from Amazon for $209.95.
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It comes with 36 included recipes. Check out the soft-serve maker on TikTok.
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 $41.99 (available in four colors).
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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 event 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-volt 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 colors and sizes).
Promising review: "Whenever someone I know has a sunburn, I become that super annoying product-pusher friend. I tell everyone about the sun soother! Really, Burt’s Bees should pay me. It rubs into the skin like lotion, so you don’t feel greasy, and you can immediately put on clothes after application. A little goes a long way! It smells good without being overpowering (and I’m picky about scents!) Most importantly, it works! I’ve had everything from slight burn to looks-like-a-lobster-feels-like-fire, and this sun soother has eliminated the pain/itch and drastically reduced the eventual peel. Even if it does peel later on, it’s minimal compared to what it would be and look like if I had not used this sun soother. I don’t burn easily and love this product; my husband is as fair as they come, and it’s his favorite sunburn solution as well. Highly recommend!" —Jessie Patterson
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in a three-pack).
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Tower 28 is an LA-based, Asian woman-owned small biz that creates vegan and cruelty-free beauty products for all skin types.
Promising reviews: "Wore this every day at the beach in Florida and didn’t get burned at all! Super impressed." —Mads
"I gave it to my sister as a gift and the color was accurate (not ashy like some other products tend to make their darker shades). No burning and, when you put makeup on top of it, it looks just as neat." —Sher
Get it from Amazon for $32 (available in 12 shades).
Klassy Network
Klassy Network is a woman-owned, Florida-based small biz that specializes in clothing with built-in padding. Check them out if you dare; you may end up buying up the whole shop.
Promising review: "Perfect for any day you don’t feel like wearing a bra, honestly. I love the way it fits. I am a 38DD, and my breasts didn’t come out on the sides, and the top didn’t roll down. I would honestly get one in every color." —Tiandra J.
Get it from Klassy Network for $29 (available in women's sizes XXS–3XL and eight colors).
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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. 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. I will repurchase them as soon as they wear out, without a doubt! No more bras!" —Alison
Get a set from Amazon for $26.50+ (available in five shades, a lifting option, and three sizes: one that fits cups A–C, one that fits cups D+, and one that fits DD+).
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Promising review: "These sunglasses are so great. I love them. They are super lightweight, and they look amazing. The shape and fit are perfect, and they are very comfortable. They are great because they are so inexpensive you don't have to worry about them, but they also are well made and good quality. Highly recommend if you want a nice pair of sunglasses that don't cost a fortune." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in 16 styles).
Promising review: "These shades work great. With a freshly cleaned window they stick to the glass quickly, even in Arizona. They fold up easily and stay on indefinitely." —Brad
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in an animal design and a two-pack).
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Promising review: "I love mine so much! I got the black ones first and have a green pair coming today. They are nice and loose, and on hot days, it actually feels like you're wearing no pants. 😎 They’re great for when you don’t feel like wearing shorts! I am 57-years-old, and they make me feel trendy and cute without trying too hard. Perfect summer pants! A little baggy but they're very adjustable, so you can make them fit how you like. 😎" —Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $26.99 (available in women's sizes XS–2XL, kid's sizes 6–9 years, and 15 colors).
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It also has a bench and cup holders!!
Promising reviews: "The price of this is SO low compared to the value. It’s much deeper and bigger than I expected. I’m 5’8 and can very comfortably extend all the way across and float without hitting the sides. The seat is so comfortable and can fit three people easily. We had six adults in the pool the other day and it did not feel crowded at all. We blew it up with an air mattress pump and got a cover for it. I’m pregnant and wanted somewhere to cool down and float comfortably during the summer. This will also be a great pool for kids! Extremely happy we went with this one. Highly recommend." —Morgan Barry
"I buy one of these every year because the price is so low. I set it on my deck, and it sits four adults very comfortably. My one friend is 6'6 and sits, legs fully stretched, and never touches the other end. Water level is to his chest and it's perfect for chilling out with friends. Highly recommended, however caution as it is deep for little ones. Must stay and watch them." —Linda B
Get it from Amazon for $51.25+ (available with or without a pump).
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It comes with an inflatable basketball, volleyball, and soccer ball, four water guns, a hose assembly kit, a blower, eight stakes for the inflatable water park, two stakes for the blower, four repair patches, and a carrying bag,
Promising review: "Can I please just start off with THANK YOU!!! My husband and I talked for a long time about what to buy to entertain our kids, and let me tell you, we won PARENTS OF THE YEAR!!! Our in-laws are already planning out our summer get-togethers around our home!!! We literally are the hot spot for the summer! Thank you, guys, for bringing our family back together again!!! The materials on this thing are TOP NOTCH. Just unboxing our at-home waterpark from its box, we could tell it was made with durability in mind. I, a 31-year-old woman, got in there with three kids and had a blast!!! My kids couldn't get enough, and to tell the truth, neither can I. Thanks again!!!" —Stephanie Mayol
Get it from Amazon for $459.99.
Promising review: "Love this water bottle, I ended up getting a second after I lost the first. I use it every day when I run, and it sits outside for about an hour waiting for me to get back. The water has almost never been hot when I return, and I don't put ice in it.Easy to hold, and I have never had a leaking problem, unlike my other water bottles. By far my favorite and definitely worth the buy." —Ella Long
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in six colors).
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Promising review: "These had great reviews, but I was still a bit skeptical. I'm a bit of a pillow snob. I usually require about three pillows for just myself, not including my husband. I like to sleep propped up a bit so my sinuses don't get stopped up at night. My old pillows would require three to nine adjustments a night for me to be comfortable again. These pillows — these amazing, heavenly pillows — are now my favorite part of going to bed. Soft but firm. How does that work? It supports me to sleep slightly propped up, but I sink into this comfortable personal cloud. Soft, but firm. My head isn't sinking through the pillow to rest on my mattress, but I feel comfortably enveloped. Now, mind you, I have one very cheap Walmart pillow behind it, so I'm not against my headboard, but even still. Heaven. I bought two, but think that would be too much fluff, so now my husband and I each have one. Buy them. Add to cart. Buy now with one click. Stop the research. You've found the pillows you were looking for." —Marissa Urey
Get a set of two from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in queen, king, and euro sizes).
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Promising review: "Made well. Love the thin linen material. The scalloped hem dresses up the shorts. Very comfortable." —kim Marcoaldi
Get them from Amazon for $25.99 (available in women's sizes S–XXL and 29 styles/colors).
And here's a similar plus-size option for $19.97 (available in women's sizes S–3XL and 14 colors).
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I have this! And it honestly deserves a raise cuz it works OVERTIME in my house. What is an oven at this point? I cook just about everything in this thing, from frozen Trader Joe's wings to raw salmon, and I get crispy goodness every single time. I've had it for two years, and it's proven over and over again that it is flawless. I love putting leftovers in it, too, especially fries! Reheated fries in the microwave are bleh, but in this air fryer?! They taste like the first day you ate 'em! Plus, it doesn't make my apartment all hot. I wouldn't survive without this, lol. Honestly, if you took it away from me, I wouldn't know what to do with myself.
Promising review: "This unit takes up less counter space than any of my other kitchen appliances and cleans up faster. It holds just enough for two people to share a meal with no leftovers, not to mention conveniently and quickly heating up leftover food that might go to waste because there's not enough to bother turning on the oven. This air fryer has become my new microwave, and it improves the taste and crisps the texture of foods much better than a microwave can do. Compared to other air fryers I've looked at, this unit is easier to use and clean, at the best price. And it doesn't heat up the kitchen, which matters a lot during our hot Austin summers." —Austin Shopper
Get it from Amazon for $119.99+ (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "It's great for calming sensitive skin, sunburn, any type of skin irritation, cooling down from being overheated (put it in the fridge for a while and it feels AMAZING) or even just setting your makeup if it's looking too matte. Recommended it to my mother, who was experiencing hot flashes due to menopause, and she loves it too. You won't regret it." —SP077
Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in three sizes and in a two-pack).
Rooted Earth / Etsy
Rooted Earth is a Maine-based small biz that specializes in small-batch skin care 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).
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To assemble, lay that sucker out, fill the corner pockets with sand or set in place with grass pegs, unfold the poles and prop 2–4 under the tent (depending on how many people are using it), and sit back and enjoy your beach day!
Promising review: "I’ve taken this everywhere with me when I go on beach vacations. The best purchase I've made. It blocks the UV rays, and the heat doesn’t go through. Fits perfectly in my suitcase or as my carry-on backpack wherever I go. So easy to assemble, I can do it myself with my 10-year-old son." —Jeanette
Get it from Amazon for $89.95+ (available in three sizes and four colors).
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Kitsch is an LA-based woman-owned small biz that specializes in hair accessories.
Promising review: "Love that you can dress this up or down! It is my go-to accessory for working in preschool to put my hair up quickly. It is elegant and classic. It is amazingly durable, even in getting thrown in the bottom of my heavy work bag! I am amazed by this clip. I have coarse, medium-thick hair, and it is a perfect size." —Niki
Get it from Amazon for $6.39+ (available in two colors and multipacks).
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It also comes with an interchangeable flower-shaped misting head for a fun, whimsical detail.
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 $24.98+.
Promising review: "I wore this on vacation to Cozumel for five days. I burn very easily and wanted a wide-brimmed hat for the sun. It packed well and retained its shape throughout the trip. It provided great sun protection. I even got it wet a few times, and it kept its shape fine. I would highly recommend this for sun protection and travel." —Jean Boone
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 15 colors).
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The wide brim provides much more UV protection than regular caps!
Promising review: "I have long hair and always avoided hats because I hate having my hair sweating against my neck in a low bun or ponytail. With this sun visor-summer hat combo, I can keep my hair in a top knot and still keep my face and neck protected from the sun while catching a nice breeze. This is perfect (although a little large in circumference and I have a big head, 7 3/4 hat size), and it’s adjustable and can fit any head size. It rolls up well and has an elastic to keep it rolled. I’ll be recommending this item to all my friends!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $15.29+ (available in 12 colors).
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This 12.5-ounce cup chills all beverages except carbonated ones (think tea, juice, and even wine). Fill it with water and put it in the freezer for 12 hours before using it. Then the next morning, you're all good to go! Plus, it's dishwasher-safe!
And take a peek at it on TikTok!
Promising review: "Life changing. I use this for coffee, tea, and alcohol, and it's made my life so much easier. My preference is always iced coffee over hot, but it's hard to do iced coffee without it getting watered down or taking forever. I usually just drink coffee at the Starbucks where I work, but the easiness of the hyperchiller has me drinking it at home much more often. It cools really fast, almost never taking the full 60 seconds that are recommended. This is one of my favorite coffee tools, and the instructions made it easy to put together." —Sarah Larson
Get it from Amazon for $16.14+ (available in five colors).
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I recently bought these cuz my mom used to flexi-rod my hair when I was a kid. I watched a bunch of TikTok videos, put 'em in, woke up, and my curls looked absolutely perfect. And no heat! I have worn my curls in a bun for the past five years, I kid you not. This has been my new go-to. Seriously, people have been shook cuz I let my curls down. I love my hair like this, I think it's so so cute, and I'm finally becoming more comfortable with my curls. And the gif of me above is a week after I used these curlers — wizardry at its finest. You can use 'em on curly or straight hair; I've used 'em on my hair when it's straight, and the curls hold forever. They suck to sleep in but, hey, they weren't lying when they said beauty is pain. Regardless, these are a look and I plan to rock this style all summer.
Get a 42-pack from Amazon for $11.99.
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Promising review: "A must-have! This cover-up is perfect! The sleeve length is dreamy. Truly, I've been looking for a cover-up like this since my teens, and nothing was ever just right. If you're on the fence, just do it! Material feels nice. It is a smidge heavy to me, but it will be perfect for the evenings around the pool or on the beach." —Keirsten
Get it from Amazon for $27.18+ (available in women's sizes S–XXL and 30 styles).
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One/Size is a queer- and Filipino-owned business founded by makeup expert Patrick Starr to ensure that makeup is really one size fits all, as it should be.
All I can say is it's sorcery. Patrick Starr is a witch, there's no convincing me otherwise. I kid you not, every time I look in the mirror when I use this, my face is M👏 A👏 T👏 T👏 E. When I get home at night, even if I've sweat, my face has not moved at all, and there is literally no oil to be found on my face. I have expensive setting sprays I love, but by the end of the night, I usually have a bit of shine on my face, which seems like no big deal, but as an oily girly, I hate that. But this stuff is a magical holy grail; no shine formed against me shall prosper. I see why Beyoncé uses this. I kept hearing the hype around this, but it is a bit pricey, so I kept putting off buying it. This is worth every bit of hype and every single penny. And I'm frugal! I will find a nice, affordable alternative and run with it forever because some big name-brand products do not work for me, and I hate spending a lot of $$ for 💩 results. If I recommend any name-brand product, it'd be this. I love this stuff, and I will forever eat that price and buy this now. Big fan.
Get it from Sephora for $17+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "GO BUY THIS NOWWWWW!!! My room has been hot for over FIVE months now with no AC. Especially now with summer, I almost feel like I want to pass out. I’m so glad I got this. It’s been two hours now since we got it in the mail, and our room has completely turned around from hot to freezing cold. I can’t believe I’m saying this. I have purchased over three fans in the past few months, and this one tops them all." —Inca
Get it from Amazon for $89.98+ (available in a smart Wi-Fi version, three colors, and a bundle).
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Promising review: "I bought this because I needed a mini fan for my desk and this one is absolutely ADORABLE! When I first started it, I thought it might not be powerful enough (I was not at my desk and just tested it on my hands). Now that it's plugged in and blowing on me at my desk.....PERFECTION! It is quiet, adorable, powerful enough for its size, and super easy to take traveling. This is probably one of my absolute top 10 purchases." —Matt'sGirl
Get it from Amazon for $18.86+ (available in two sizes).
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Promising review: "I was hesitant to try one of these dresses, but I am so glad I did. I live in Texas and it’s the only thing that got me through this past intensely hot summer. I’m not someone who likes to show my arms or chest, but when it’s so hot, sometimes that just goes out the window, and I think the only reason I was okay with it was because of this dress. It’s cute and so comfortable! If you’re on the fence, I definitely say go for it! It’s so worth it!!" —HM
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and 15 colors).
NoSweat is a small biz!
Promising reviews: "Very effective during my round of golf. Texas heat can exceed 100°, and this is a valuable tool to help manage this heat." —marcus
"Great product and works better than advertised as it lasts a little longer than expected, even in the Texas heat. I used to look down at a putt late in the round with sweat dripping from my bill. No more. Have one in every hat now." —Garland Littles
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $25+ (available in other multipacks).
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