The Best Summer Products To Cool Down, Glow Up, And Feel Good

Summer comes in hot, and your lineup needs to keep up. Think skincare that resets after a long day in the sun, lip tints that don’t slide off by noon, and hydrating drinks that double as content. It’s the season of cold plunges, fake tans that don’t look fake, and slides that treat your feet like royalty. Whether you’re out glowing, lounging, or running late to everything, these are the products that get it right without asking for too much in return.

Glow Mode: Skincare That Goes Beyond the Basics

Dolce Dew – Be Still Peptide Serum

Hot days, late nights, SPF overload — summer skin has its villains. This serum fights back with a cocktail of smart peptides that smooth fine lines, hydrate sun-stressed skin, and bring the glow without the grease. It sinks in instantly (even in humidity), plays nice with sunscreen, and gives that slightly-filtered look on bare skin. Use it morning or night when your face feels dull, tight, or just tired. The glow is real, and the recovery is quiet luxury.

Volition Beauty – Getaway Glow Gradual Tan Serum

The days of streaky self-tanner are over. This buildable serum gives skin a believable, slow-burn bronze without UV exposure or fake tan chaos. It’s skincare-first, packed with actives that smooth, firm, and blur, all while layering seamlessly into your routine. One pump gives you a glow that looks like a long weekend away, not a spray booth misfire. No weird smells, no patchy fade, just a soft-focus tan with benefits.

OLAMIC – Retin-Algae Body Butter

Body care just got a retinol-grade upgrade. OLAMIC’s Retin-Algae Body Butter uses 2% encapsulated bio-retinol to deliver visible smoothing, firming, and glow without the sting, flake, or downtime. The rich texture melts in like a luxe face cream, leaving behind a satin finish and a whisper of warm floral scent that fades just right. With added hydration tech and antioxidant support, this is skincare that treats everything below the neck like top-shelf real estate.

Minimalist Beauty, Maximum Impact

Just For Redheads – Cream Lip & Cheek Tint

Redhead beauty isn’t one-size-fits-all, and this creamy, blendable tint finally gets that. Just For Redheads created a formula that melts into skin without turning ashy, orange, or weirdly cool-toned. It’s dewy but not greasy, light but not sheer, and made to flatter the undertones drugstore brands always miss. Dab it on cheeks, tap it onto lips, and let shades like coral, peach-pink, and warm bronze do their thing. It’s minimalist beauty that actually works with red hair, not around it.

Sip & Chill: Hydration That Hits Different

Califia Farms – Strawberry Creme Refresher

This is what your “little treat” moment looks like in 2025. Califia’s fruity pink refresher nails the vibe — strawberry juice, creamy coconut, and just enough sweetness to make it feel indulgent without the sugar crash. It’s made for sipping with a claw clip and an iced phone case, whether you're heading to Pilates or just pretending to. Pour it over ice, mix it into a mocktail, or drink it straight from the bottle like it’s your main character era.

High Ground Elixir – Mushroom Seltzer

Mushrooms, but make it sparkling. High Ground blends 3,000mg of adaptogens with real fruit and herbs to create a fizz that actually does something. Flavors like Yuzu Lime and Strawberry Peach taste like a spa day on ice, while the functional blend helps you focus, chill, and hydrate — no caffeine needed. It’s your post-hot girl walk cooler, your 3 P.M. reboot, and your secret weapon for staying cool when the city feels like a pressure cooker.

On-the-Go Essentials That Get It

PackIt – Freezable Hydration Crossbody

This is how you keep it cute and cold. PackIt’s crossbody bottle bag has a freezable insert that turns into a mini cooler, keeping your drink icy for hours without lugging a full-sized tote. It’s got pockets for your keys, SPF, and gloss, basically everything you’d bring on a long walk, a day fest, or a humid subway ride. It wears like a tiny Y2K shoulder bag, but secretly works like a fridge.

Oliver Thomas – Summer Travel + Slides

Summer plans change. These bags and slides don’t. Oliver Thomas nails the chaos of warm-weather everything with featherlight, water-resistant gear that actually holds up. The Mega Fluff Super Traveler is your weekender, pool tote, and carry-on all in one, with secret pockets and convertible straps that keep things organized when you’re not. Pair it with the Wingwoman Recovery Slides, built for swollen feet, post-sun lounging, or just looking chill on the go. Washable, fadeproof, and ready for wherever your hot days take you.

Homebody Vibes, Upgraded

Cowboy Pools – Heater/Chiller Unit

This isn’t your neighbor’s stock tank. Cowboy Pools just leveled up backyard lounging with a plug-and-play Heater/Chiller that turns their iconic tanks into a cold plunge, hot soak, or summer cooldown — no contractors, no drama. It runs on a standard outlet, ships pre-assembled, and keeps temps anywhere from under 50° to over 100°. It’s basically the at-home oasis you’ve been manifesting, minus the pool guy and HOA.

Apotheke – Summer Scents

You don’t need a beach house to smell like one. Apotheke’s cult-favorite candles turn any space into a sunlit escape with scents like Sea Salt Grapefruit and Bergamot Tangerine. It’s citrus, ocean air, and clean linen energy all in one, offering the kind of fragrance that makes your apartment feel breezy even with the windows closed. Light one, kick off your shoes, and let your space do the relaxing for you.

You’ve got options. Stay cool, stay glowing, and keep it effortless.

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