41 Swaps For More Expensive Products That Are So Good, You'll Want To Cry Happy Tears

Buttery soft high-waisted leggings giving Lululemon and other pricey brands a run for their money, according to some reviewers. They're squat-proof, stretchy, and actually stay up without rolling down!
A Renpho percussion massager here to save the day because that $300 TheraGun just isn't in the budget rn. It has five different head attachments for targeting different muscle groups, plus five speeds to customize the intensity. Your sore muscles, tense neck, and deep knots are ready for some much-needed relief.
E.l.f. Suntouchable Invisible Sunscreen if you're still trying to find a daily sunscreen you don't hate. This clear gel sunscreen offers SPF 35 and goes on so smooth and lightweight, you'll immediately forget you're wearing it — no white cast here, folks. It doubles as a blurring primer, so it's great for wearing under makeup too! If you love Supergoop but the price is becoming hard to swallow...may I suggest trying this, because it's *very* similar.
A 20-pack (!) of extra thick magic cleaning pads most reviewers agree is a great swap for the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. They're extra durable, so you can put them to work on your toughest cleaning jobs and watch the mess just ✨ disappear ✨.
Rael Beauty's Miracle Patch, a budget-friendly hydrocolloid acne patch option with ultra-thin edges that make it way less detectable on your face. Keep a pack around if you're prone to sudden breakouts, and they'll come in clutch: Just apply one to a zit, and it'll literally suck out all that gunk, leaving the area noticeably flatter with less redness overnight.
A set of internet-famous Mellanni sheets reviewers said they're reaching for over their Cozy Earth and Egyptian cotton sheets that cost $$$. They're made of silky soft, moisture-wicking microfiber that doesn't fade, pill, or stain, and feel like pure luxury — you may just shed a tear of happiness the first night you snuggle up in them.
A ribbed workout jumpsuit considered a great Skims alternative, with reviewers claiming it looks and feels just as high quality. It's compressive but breathable, with four-way stretch so you can pull off all your squats with ease (plus it's thick enough that it won't show your undies).
And a long-sleeve bodysuit that's also *dying* to make your acquaintance if you find yourself on the Skims website frequently, scrolling wistfully before remembering your credit card has LIMITS. The "Smoke Cloud" fabric is buttery smooth and *not* sheer, and the sweetheart neckline will add a little extra ~elegance~ to your 'fit even if you're just slipping on your faded Levi's.
A set of aesthetic wrist and ankle weights because *yes* you can achieve your fitness goals and have cute gear without shelling out $50+ on a set of trendy Bala Bangles. Happy tears, commence — but not for too long, because it's time to go for a power walk.
A bottle of Elizavecca Hair Treatment formulated to deeply repair and hydrate your hair thanks to restorative ingredients like collagen and ceramide 3. You just apply it after shampooing, wait as little as five minutes, then rinse it out for hair that looks *and* feels silky soft. Some reviewers say it's even BETTER than Olaplex, which is over three times the price!
A professional MUA–approved black makeup sponge — reviewers sing its praises as a budget-friendly swap for Beauty Blender and Real Techniques. When it comes to blending foundation, concealer, powder, and BB creams, there's no better tool for a ~flawless~ finish. *Plus* the black color of this one makes it easier to see product on your sponge for applying it — and it won't be all stained after cleaning!
And some makeup brush-cleaning shampoo because chances are, your sponges and brushes are overdue for a good cleaning. Made with gentle, plant-based ingredients, this cleanser will remove all the built-up makeup, oil, and impurities from your tools — and watching all the gunk be washed down the sink is *so* satisfying.
An Overmont cast-iron Dutch oven that'll save you nearly $300 if you're not loyal to Le Creuset and just want a durable pot for all your stewing, boiling, roasting, and frying needs. It's oven safe up to 500 degrees F, and the lid is designed for water vapor to condense and drip back onto your food evenly, which ensures your pot roast will come out juicy and delicious instead of dry.
E.l.f's Camo Liquid Blush, which is extremelyyy similar to Rare Beauty's wonderful Soft Pinch if you're on a tighter budget. Reviewers love its *gorgeous* pigmentation that lasts all day.
A bottle of Nyx setting spray so your carefully crafted makeup look can survive up to 16 hours of wear, through humidity, sweat, and rain, without any smudging or melting. Reviewers have put it to the test and say it's a cheaper swap for MAC and Urban Decay's setting sprays.
A 12-pack of soft microfiber makeup removing towels, a true hack for budget-savvy makeup wearers, since they can gently remove makeup using only water and be reused over and over! Perfect for travel and everyday use, they'll cost you just over $1 per cloth, which amounts to nearly 20 times cheaper than the infamous Makeup Eraser.
An ultra-hydrating TruSkin vitamin C serum concocted with hyaluronic acid (which locks in moisture), organic aloe vera, and vitamin E. It not only brightens and smoothens the skin; it also fades blemishes. Many reviewers say it's a worthy swap for SkinCeuticals' pricey CE Ferulic serum.
A Briotech spray for soothing rashes, sunburns, rosacea, eczema, and other skin irritations, *extremely* similar to the beloved (but pricey) Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Spray. Its secret is hypochlorous acid, an ingredient found naturally in our white blood cells that helps soothe inflammation and strengthen the skin barrier. This stuff = magic in a bottle.
A pack of duster sponges to help you stay on top of all the dust that seems to magically reappear in your home every few days. Their curved ridges are designed to trap dust and pet hair (and actually pick it up, not just move it around). These are reusable and just need to be soaked and softened before use to unlock their full cleaning power!
Essence's Lash Princess Mascara beloved for its ability to give you bold, dramatic lashes while also separating them to prevent clumping — and for its $5 price tag. People *rave* about this bestselling tube as a swap for more expensive mascaras like Too Faced Better Than Sex, L'Oreal Telescopic Lift, and many, many more.
*Or* the lash-extending E.l.f. Cosmetics tubing mascara that uses ~tubing technology~ to wrap around your lashes and visibly extend them well beyond their natural length, with a tapered brush that helps separate each one. And thanks to jojoba seed oil in the formula, your lashes are also getting a lovely conditioning treatment at the same time!
A set of satin pillowcases to make your bed feel more ~luxurious~ for a fraction of the price that you'd spend on brands like Slip and Blissy. Plus, satin pillowcases stay refreshingly cool and are good for both your hair and skin: They help prevent breakage, frizz, and tangles in your hair and absorb less moisture from your skin overnight, keeping it more hydrated.
A cruelty-free brightening facial scrub that leaves your skin positively glowy thanks to Madonna lily in the ingredients, but this popular vegan formula also packs in lemon peel, French green clay, and sea kelp to cleanse and de-gunk your pores. It works so well, reviewers ditched pricier options from brands like Clinique, The Body Shop, and Rodan + Fields.
A new-and-improved Govee neon rope light to incorporate super customizable lighting that doubles as unique wall decor. Its bendable design lets you twist it into all sorts of neat shapes (though the squiggle is classic), and by using an app, you can program it to all sorts of color combos and lighting effects! The cozy glow this gives at night is unmatched. Hue, who?
E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer, which blurs your pores and creates a smooth, velvety texture for makeup to glide over and also grip onto. Infused with squalane for hydration, Poreless Putty Primer has a mattifying effect that doesn't look dry — plus, it's small enough to take on the go in case you need touch-ups. Blink, and you might mistake it for Tatcha's Silk Canvas primer and other pricier options.
An eyebrow soap kit reviewers love as an alternative to name brands to help you sculpt your brows so they have the exact shape, volume, and texture you're going for — and keep them looking defined and fluffy throughout the day. When it comes to precision and hold, this stuff is *chef's kiss*.
A trio of hydrating lip sleeping masks if you've been hesitant to pull the trigger on that $24 Laneige lip mask that's *everywhere* these days — getting three flavors for under $10 feels like a great alternative if you ask me. Just smear some on your dry, cracked lips before bed and dream of the smooth, soft lips you'll have come morning.
A Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumizer so you can give yourself a gorgeous blowout without visiting the salon — it knocks out drying *and* styling your hair in one step to save time in the mornings too! Dropping $500+ on a Dyson Airwrap suddenly seems...even less appealing.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer, a cult-favorite you can wield as part of your multistep daily routine *or* for quick touch-ups (without cakiness!) on days when you're not feeling a full face of makeup. Dark, puffy under-eye circles and redness are no match for it — and neither are the name-brand concealers, at this price.
Skin1004's Zombie Pack, which works in just 15 minutes to noticeably reduce the appearance of fine lines, tighten pores, improve texture, and brighten your complexion. The mask itself tightens and cracks as it works on your skin — hence the name! — but when you rinse it off, your skin is left soooo soft and smooth.
A fanny pack perfect for keeping your essentials *literally* close to your chest during travel or everyday life. The strap is long enough to wear crossbody or around your waist, which keeps your arms and hands completely free. Psst — people say it's very similar to Lululemon's belt bag, which is over double the price!
Nyx Fat Oil Lip Drip in case that $40 Dior lip oil has been in your cart forever, but you just can't bring yourself to pull the trigger. At $9, this version's a much lighter hit to your wallet, with the same burst of hydration (made with vegan squalane!) sheer color, and non-sticky finish reviewers can't get enough of.
A pair of lightweight legging-style joggers remarkably similar to Lulu's Align joggers, reviewers have noticed. With four-way stretch and a stretchy elastic waistband, these will keep you in peak comfort while lounging, running errands, or exercising.
A soft, stretchy longline sports bra drawing comparisons to a tank from the same collection, so you could achieve the whole Lulu Align ~look~ for a lot, lot less.
CeraVe's Retinol Serum in case you've been wanting to add a retinoid to your routine but have been scared off by potential flaking and redness — or the price tag of other brands, like Murad's $92 retinol serum. This uses encapsulated retinol designed to help prevent irritation while still resurfacing the skin to help reduce the appearance of acne scars, pores, and more.
L'Oreal's illuminating Lumi Glotion if you're going for a dewy, no-makeup makeup look — this works beautifully as a lightweight foundation alternative or for adding a little glow on top of your makeup! And at under $15, it's a reviewer-fave swap for pricier options like Glossier Futuredew and Drunk Elephant's D-Bronzi Drops.
BestLand's high-performance matte lipsticks, which might be cheap (less than $2 each!) but bear results that feel ~expensive~ — reviewers are comparing to sooo many pricier brands like Tarte, Stila, and Kylie! This set is honestly a must-have if you love red and pink lip shades, since it contains six long-lasting staples that'll have you look fierce all day long.
Or the long-lasting Peripera Ink Velvet Lip Tint, worth the try if you like a little color on your lips but can't be bothered with lipsticks that constantly need touch-ups. This'll give your pout a smooth, ultra-pigmented stain with a silky finish, *and* it also has a lightweight feel that's not sticky or clumpy!
Some cleaning tablets that'll rid your retainers and night guards of the gunk that builds up on them over time, but lean in close and I'll tell you a secret: You can also use them to deep clean your water bottles and coffee tumblers instead of the popular, pricey Bottle Bright tablets. These'll run you just 15 cents a tablet!
An ultra-light milky toning lotion to balance your skin's pH level, exfoliate, fight inflammation, and moisturize, leaving your face balanced and radiant. It actually strengthens and restores lipids in your skin for softness that lasts. It's similar to Laneige's Cream Skin Toner, but cheaper — and from a small biz!
A highly rated pair of hoop earrings if you have designer jewelry taste but not a designer jewelry budget. Reviewers compare these to Jennifer Fisher hoops that go for up to hundreds of dollars and say they don't hurt your ears!

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Hamilton Spectator

2 days ago

• Hamilton Spectator

Sunscreen ‘is poison.' Sunscreen is essential. As the debate reaches a boiling point, we asked a dermatologist what to believe

A few weeks ago, the 'mindfully made' indie skin care brand Primally Pure launched a series of billboards so provocatively anti-science they may as well have been sponsored by the baby oil lobby. 'The sun isn't poison. But your sunscreen is,' read one splashed around Los Angeles and Chicago. 'Sun fear ends here,' said another. The plot twist: Primally Pure was releasing its own sun cream, a zinc and tallow 'seed oil-free sun shield' that it claims 'delivers powerful, non-toxic sun protection.' Behind all this is the simmering sentiment that you actually don't need to wear sunscreen every day — and that existing sunscreen formulations are, in fact, harmful. 'For too long, we've been told to avoid the sun at all costs and to slather on toxic ingredients daily in the name of 'protection,'' reads the caption on a Primally Pure social media post showing off the billboards. 'We're on a mission to encourage mindful sun exposure — because the sun can be medicine.' (Primally Pure, which was founded by Bethany Joy McDaniel, did not respond to our request for an interview.) A post shared by Primally Pure Skincare (@primallypure) While certainly not novel — remember those Lululemon bags that said sunscreen was worse than sunshine — this rhetoric seems to be gaining steam. If your algorithm feeds you posts about '5 Reasons Seed Oils are Killing you,' or you've got the kind of Pilates instructor who'll riff on the many benefits of alkaline water while you tremble in a side plank, there's a good chance you've come across the growing anti-sunscreen, pro-sun-exposure discourse. The story goes something like this: Most commercial sunscreens contain 'toxic' chemicals that do things like disrupt your hormones or cause cancer, or break down on your skin when exposed to UV light in such a way that they actually increase your melanoma risk . (Here, they'll usually insert a stat about how skin cancer rates have increased since sunscreen was introduced, bypassing the possibility that we're finding more skin cancer because of better access to screening and treatment.) The offered solution? Your body 'needs' the sun and you should seek it out so that you build up a tan, allegedly nature's oldest form of sun protection. If you insist on some kind of sunscreen, it should be 'natural,' usually zinc mixed with beef tallow, that other current 'clean' darling. As you might guess, it's not an approach that dermatologists endorse. 'It's gut wrenching. I just can't believe that in 2025 we are still having to defend something that has such a strong safety profile — and saves lives,' said Dr. Julia Carroll , a Toronto dermatologist who's on the board of Melanoma Canada , a non-profit for melanoma and skin cancer survivors. Part of what's at play here is the often misunderstood difference between chemical and mineral sunscreens . Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide (the latter is Primally Pure's filter of choice) are the two ingredients most commonly used in 'mineral' sunscreens, which block UV rays rather than absorb them like the compounds found in 'chemical' formulas. The former have long been popular for folks with more sensitive skin but can leave a white cast. The latter tend to be more cosmetically elegant but, in a post-'clean beauty' world, can suffer from the sinister-seeming 'chemical' label. In the actually scientifically legitimate column, there are concerns about their impact on coral reefs and sea life . To find out how we got to this place of questioning a product that once felt as innocuous as wearing a seatbelt, Carroll said you have to follow the money — or the viral clicks. 'This is a business. When you see these claims, there's usually a financial gain behind them,' she said. 'In this situation, [Primally Pure is] trying to create fear, and pivot people to their solution, which is their sunscreen.' This narrative projects ulterior motives onto a faceless 'they' of sunscreen manufacturers, scientists and dermatologists, accused of knowingly misleading us, depriving us of the ancient goodness of sun exposure, even poisoning us for their own profit. It's something Carroll finds absurd. 'As a dermatologist, I'm in the business of skin cancer treatment, and the treatment and prevention of aging, so actually I should be anti-sunscreen. It would improve my bottom line,' she said. While some people who advocate unprotected sun exposure just cite vibes—'I feel so much better when I get some sun,' or 'My skin clears up when I'm tanned' — there is also a lot of so-called scientific 'evidence' that gets thrown into this conversation. Cosmetic chemist Michelle Wong spends a lot of time debunking this sort of misinformation on her social media account, Lab Muffin . 'Yes, there are some scientific studies that claim that sunscreen could be toxic. However, these are misinterpretations of the evidence and don't hold up when you examine the entire body of evidence. A lot of studies tend to overstate their conclusions, and the implications of their research,' said Wong. 'This is an accepted part of scientific publishing — just because something is peer-reviewed doesn't mean it's true — but for people who aren't used to these conventions, these statements can seem very convincing, especially when taken out of context.' Wong links anti-sunscreen sentiment to the same ideology that undergirds the 'clean beauty' movement . 'We tend to assume that natural things are safer than synthetic things, even though the most toxic substances on earth are natural. Sunscreen ingredients have long scary names, but the sun is natural, so it's easy to misjudge the risks,' she said. Sunscreen, she continues, has joined a host of other once-benign things that have become politicized in our post-pandemic world, like vaccines, fluoride and pasteurized milk. 'It's a generalized distrust of institutions, a sort of conspiracy mindset,' she said. Sometimes, the institutions don't help themselves, said Jill Dunn, a beauty editor and co-host of the Breaking Beauty podcast . 'Every single country has their own governing body on what sunscreen filters they approve or do not approve,' said Dunn. 'Because there's no universal standard for it, it leads to a lot of confusion.' The 'biggest blow' to sunscreen's credibility, Dunn said, happened in 2019. The Food and Drug Administration, the body that regulates sunscreen in the United States, requested 'more information' about some of the most common chemical active ingredients found in sunscreens, in an effort to ensure that their requirements for approval reflect the latest science. At no point did they tell people to stop using these ingredients. At the same time, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide were declared to be 'generally recognized as safe and effective.' 'That set off a lack of confidence in using traditional sunscreens,' Dunn said, 'We'd had the La Roche-Posays, the Neutrogenas, the Ombrelles of the world using chemical filters for years and years, but then all of the sudden the FDA is saying, 'You can continue to use them, but we want more safety data now, and what we're saying is safe currently is titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.' Five years later, the FDA has not released any followup on this, although it has called for further industry testing, specifically around whether it's harmful that some ingredients may be absorbed into the bloodstream . Health Canada didn't comment on it and continued to recommend both chemical and physical UV filters (it did issue a 2024 warning about using homemade sunscreens). It didn't help matters that not long after, in the spring of 2021, there was a recall of spray sunscreens from major brands like Aveeno, Coppertone and Neutrogena because of the presence of benzene, a known carcinogen. Crucially, though, it was in the propellant to get the sunscreen out of the bottle, rather than in the formula itself. Strike three in the zeitgeist against sunscreen was a sun-kissed, invariably blond esthetic that began emerging on social media.'You had this perfect storm of not trusting sunscreen, but then the look of being tanned became popular again,' said Dunn, nodding to the r esurgence of tanning beds among Gen Z . She recalls a story on this in the Washington Post last summer that quoted a TikTok comment: 'I'd rather die hot than live ugly.' There's maybe something inherently enticing in being given permission to not wear sunscreen, which can be a hassle or sticky or mess with your makeup, and just be in a world that often asks so many things of us. 'It's like, 'My grandmother never wore sunscreen, so I'm not going to,' that kind of thing … Until you have someone in your life that dies from melanoma,' said Dunn. 'I've known three young people who have died from melanoma. It's so upsetting because it's so preventable, and I fear that young people in particular are really just not getting the message.' If they are, it's often one slathered in misinformation, or screaming at them from social media — or even writ large on a billboard. Ultra Violette Future Fluid SPF 50+ Superlight Mineral Skinscreen, $54, . Shop Now This mineral sunscreen is from Australian brand Ultra Violette and contains Japanese zinc formulated for an ultra-light texture. Shiseido Ultra Sun Protector Sunscreen Spray SPF 40, $49, . Shop Now This lightweight chemical sunscreen mist is a joy to apply and leaves limbs feeling hydrated (it contains water-retaining hyaluronic acid) with no sign of shimmer or cast. Naked Sundays CabanaCreme SPF 50 Hydrating Moisturizer, $30, . Shop Now As seen above, Australians make some of the best sunscreens and this easy-to-blend chemical SPF 50 daily face moisturizer from Naked Sundays is no exception. Vichy Capital Soleil Sport Ultra-Light Refreshing Lotion SPF 60, $34, . ] Shop now Great for those days when you're playing back-to-back pickleball games in the park, this SPF 60 lotion is water- and sweat-resistant for up to 80 minutes. Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dewy Defense SPF 30, $48, . Shop Now This K-Beauty brand favourite needs no introduction. Its new sunscreen contains chemical filters as well as glycerin, watermelon seed oil, and Vitamin E for hydration. When you make a purchase through the links in this article, we may earn a small commission. Our journalism is independent and not influenced by advertising. Learn more .

CBS News

5 days ago

• CBS News

Consumer Reports finds best sunscreens to protect your skin: "There's no sunscreen season"

Consumer Reports has new recommendations for the best sunscreens to protect you and your family. They lab-tested 51 sunscreens. "I can tell you that the number one was one that was made for kids. It's marketed as a kids sunscreen," said Brian Vines, Consumer Reports' deputy editor. Best lotion sunscreens The report's top lotion sunscreens are: Coppertone Water Babies lotion SPF 50 La Roche-Posay Anthelios kids SPF 50 Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 Vines explained lotion sunscreen is preferred because you can see how much is being applied. "The spray can be a little amorphous and if you're spraying it on kids, they might breathe it in," he told "CBS Mornings." "So, really you should be putting a teaspoon on to every part of you. A teaspoon on your face, a teaspoon on each body part, about a shot glass-worth for your body if you're in bikini time." There are two types of sunscreen: chemical and mineral. "Sunscreen just on the basics is something that prevents the sun from getting to you. The chemical is doing it chemically, but the mineral actually does a physical barrier that protects you from the sun. They both absorb and deflect those bad UVA or B [UVB] rays." Vines said Consumer Reports doesn't test sunscreens below SPF 30. "I personally wear a 50 every day," Vines said. "It's essentially if you burn in 10 minutes in the sun, that level of SPF protection will extend it by the number of the SPF." He reminds people that it's important to wear sunscreen every day — not just in the summer. "There's no sunscreen season. Right now between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is the optimal time that you should be shielding yourself from the sun … but you need sunscreen all year long," Vines said. Sunscreen application tips For proper sunscreen application, it's advised to: Apply 15-30 minutes prior to sun exposure Apply 1 teaspoon per exposed body part Reapply every two hours after swimming or sweating

Buzz Feed

6 days ago

• Buzz Feed

37 Summer Products For Responsible Thirtysomethings

Solarcaine Aloe Sunburn Relief Spray for when those sunburns aren't just an "ouch" but a full on "YIKES!" This is designed for fast-acting, long-lasting relief from burning, pain, *and* itching, so it will be your secret weapon for summer sunburns, scrapes, and bug bites. Black Girl Sunscreen's Make It Pop Sungloss with SPF 50 (!!) that reviewers *adore* both as a glossy shine on bare lips, or to make their signature lippies pop. Who knew sun protection could look so chic? A delightfully affordable instant foot peeling spray for anyone whose feet are ready for a lil' bit of love after all their summer hikes and sandal-wearing. This not only helps gently remove dead skin, but moisturizes dry and cracked heels, so you'll really get some refreshing bang for your buck. A set of limited edition Band-Aids with retro flower patterns so the next time you get a little ouch, you can be like, "wound care, but make it summer-y." A two-in-one nausea relief inhaler designed to work FAST on spontaneous nausea, motion sickness, morning sickness, and general queasiness (having a human body is hard). Summer road trips and cruises just got a HECK of a lot more bearable. A set of delightfully wacky, DEET-free mosquito-repelling bracelets for the ultimate in genius summer investments — these use essential oils, including citronella, to help stop those teensy vampires in their tracks. And if it's entirely too late for that, a set of kid-friendly hydrocolloid mosquito itch relief patches you can wear at the beach, pool, bath, or shower without worrying about them sliding off. Reviewers swear by these not just for helping prevent itching, but to reduce the redness and swelling faster. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Face Moisturizer with SPF 50 (!!) designed to deeply hydrate your skin, help repair its moisture barrier, *and* protect it from UV rays all at once. Reviewers also love that it's truly ~~invisible~~ and acts as a lovely primer for makeup (and is easy to reapply on top of it!). It's also sensitive-skin friendly, with reviewers on tretinoin swearing by it for extra protection. Did someone say ... HOLY GRAIL?? And Hawaiian Tropic's SPF 30 Mineral Powder Sunscreen Brush, aka your scalp's BFF this summer — reviewers don't just swear by this for face coverage and a protective setting powder, but for protecting their hairline without their hair getting goopy from sunscreen scalp sprays or regular sunscreen lotion. Bonus — this is a heck of a lot cheaper than its competitors, like the $35 Supergoop and $36 Brush On Block! An ingenious floating sunglasses strap perfect for windy or hectic days at the pool, beach, or boat when your expensive shades might risk sinking into the watery abyss. Ariel has enough sunglasses in her collection down there, she doesn't need yours. Monday Haircare Dry Shampoo with all the oil-absorbing, refreshing power of its competitors, *plus* added keratin for protection against frizz and breakage. The subtle gardenia scent is just extra extra credit after all that. Olay Super Serum Body Wash that will make anyone with dry summer skin REJOICE — this is packed with niacinamide, shea butter, and collagen peptides for 24-hour hydration that will make you feel as ~luminous~ as the sunshine. (Psst — this is the body wash version of their TikTok-famous, super effective facial Super Serum, so you KNOW they mean business.) A roll-up wide brim UPF 50 sun hat to protect your cheeks from the sun's rays *and* keep you looking effortlessly chic no matter how many days it's been since your last hair wash. This one is a real winner because of how absurdly packable it is, making it perfect for shoving into a tote bag on long days and a suitcase on vacation — and how affordable it is compared to $87+ versions from brands like Bloomingdale's, Wallaroo, and Cuyana. Tree Hut Coco Colada Hand Wash infused with hyaluronic acid and ceramides to help hydrate and restore skin health so your hands can be super clean *and* super nourished. Now all you have to do is prepare to have the link to this handy whenever guests come over and are like, "WHERE DID YOU GET THIS DELECTABLE SOAP??" First Aid Beauty Ingrown Hair Pads to use after you shave to help prevent the infection of ingrown hairs, so you don't have to spend hours psyching yourself up to shave, knowing that you're gonna be dodging a bazillion sensitive spots on your skin. A four-pack of silicone straw soda can lids that are like, "Oh, you're obsessed with Diet Coke? Let me find you a reason to be even MORE obsessed." Reviewers love these not just for the ~thrill~ of a straw, but because the covers make the cans a whole lot more spill-proof, prevent your drink from going flat, and protect your can from bugs and debris during outdoor hangs. A deliciously soothing, bacteria-targeting Briotech spray (which compares to the pricier Tower 28 SOS Spray!) reviewers love for helping with skin irritation caused by heat or sweat in warmer seasons. Reviewers also swear by this handy little spray for acne, rosacea, eczema, dryness, dermatitis (scalp included!), and even toenail fungus! A 16-ounce mini Nalgene bottle for when you're not Big Thirsty, not Little Thirsty, but decidedly just Medium Thirsty. This small, easily portable bottle is great for commuters on the go who don't want the full bulk of a water bottle but also want to stray hydrated (in the most adorable way possible). A wildly popular hummingbird projection lantern to light up your porch when you get home late and make your home look like it belong in a whimsical fairy tale. A whisper-quiet WiFi-enabled smart air circulator fan you can control via app, Google Home, Alexa, or remote to keep yourself feeling easy breezy all summer long. Just ask the cast members of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which is how this luxe little gizmo got on some happy reviewers' radars! A versatile, effortlessly chic woven straw summer clutch to pair perfectly with any summer outfit, whether you're kicking back at the beach or fancying it up for a wedding. This is basically the purse equivalent of that one friend of yours who's always like "Yeah, I'm down" before you even tell them the plans. Self-heating soothing foot masks made with Epsom salts, lavender, and peppermint perfect for anyone whose step count goes up to one bajillion on summer trips and theme park days. Now instead of dealing with aching feet all night, you can get ahead of the situation with some ~self care~. The internet-famous Revlon oil-absorbing volcanic face roller you simply swipe over your face like a magic wand that makes excess oil disappear — super convenient and *way* less wasteful than using blotting strips and time wasting than fancy powders that need a ton of blending work. A reusable, family-friendly sand eraser to *instantly* remove sand from your skin with a quick swipe so you don't feel like an itchy mermonster in the car all the way home. A truly talented cooling towel you can use to prevent yourself from overheating — all you have to do is wet this to make it deliciously chilly for your neck or head. Once it warms up, you can wet it again to instantly get back the chill! And a 360-degree portable neck fan that puts all the other versions of it to shame — this one is designed with a comfier nonslip silicone neck grip and bladeless fans, so you don't have to worry about your hair getting caught in them. A coconut-scented, ridiculously cooling after-sun body lotion to rehydrate and replenish your skin after long days in the sun or soaking up the drying chlorine of the pool. The whipped texture and delightful scent will have you feeling like a whole dessert 😋. A '90s-themed insulated lunchbox complete with a zipped front pocket and a shoulder strap so you can rock your lunch like it's the hottest accessory on the block. And Case-Mate's iconic waterproof beach totes, which are, of course, ridiculously roomy and useful, but more importantly, RIDICULOUSLY cute. This is an "It" accessory of the beach if there ever were one. Get ready to be swimming in the ocean AND in compliments from strangers. Bonus — it even comes with a separate dry bag for your phone! An affordable sleeveless exercise romper you will be SO glad you bought on days when the sun is trying to bake you like cookie dough. These are medium-compressive, soft, breezy, and SUPER easy to throw on when your brain is too fried to match a top and a bottom in the heat. Bonus — these are comparable to Aerie, Abercrombie, and Hollister versions that can go for three times this price! A mini colander with folding handles that is basically a mandatory purchase for fruit and veggie lovers — reviewers love how easy it is to plop produce into this lil' guy and rinse it off in the sink with no muss, no fuss of drying everything out after! A "cold tech" cooling comforter, aka the holy grail of blankets for hot sleepers — this is designed with lightweight, breathable fabric that instantly reduces your skin temperature, helping with night sweats, hot flashes, and general overheating at night. Bonus: it's fully machine washable without losing its magic cooling powers! And a set of satin pillowcases that not only have a cooling effect, but are soft on your skin and create less friction for your hair so it won't get as tangled while you sleep. Reviewers especially love these because they're an affordable alternative to ones that typically run $18 per case! An adorable, clear waterproof sunscreen bag to keep your various SPFs for easy access when you need to protect yourself from the sun's shenanigans, and to keep the rest of your stuff safe if one of your sunscreen bottles decides to go ~kaboom~. (Psst — these have the same vibe as the beloved Stoney Clover cosmetic bags that start at $68!) A bag of FIRECRACKER! POPSICLE! FLAVORED!!! Liquid I.V. electrolyte drink mix, so you have extra incentive to hit your hydration goals on blazing hot trips *and* you can relive the glory of chasing down the ice cream truck as a kid. Reviewers are genuinely stunned by how much this tastes like the ~real thing~. A set of cult-favorite, absurdly affordable moisture-wicking exercise socks to spare you both from blisters and the ridiculous price of socks from name brands. A UV-protective mini umbrella so compact and lightweight that you'll forget it's even in your bag until you need it. Take THAT, you big annoying sun!!