Everything you need to stay cool during a heatwave, tested and reviewed by editors

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more.HealthEverything you need to beat the heat this summer, according to our shopping expertsPersonal neck fans, cooling facial sprays and whole-body deodorant are some of the products our editors recommend to survive the summer heat.July 2, 2026, 1:58 PM EDTLily SternNBC Select InternSkip to table of contentsIn 100-degree weather, staying cool, comfortable and non-sweaty can be a challenge.Courtesy Mili Godio; Courtesy Harry Rabinowitz; Courtesy Josh LiuIn this articleOur top picksOur favorite products to stay cool this summerBest products to stay hydratedBest fansBest beauty and wellness productsBest sunscreensBest cooling apparel and accessoriesMore cooling products we recommendWhy trust NBC Select?See 6 MoreIn the summer, you can almost always expect a sweltering heatwave, and according to the National Weather Service, that’ll be Thursday through Saturday this week. By the Fourth of July, you can expect record-high temperatures and heat indexes upwards of 100 degrees.In addition to staying hydrated and seeking air conditioning, we’re pulling out our personal fans, cooling towels, facial sprays and more to get through the heat.Selected.Our top picksBest personal fanShark ChillPill$129.99$149.99AmazonLearn moreBest deodorantLume Whole Body Deodorant$undefined$19.99AmazonLearn moreBest facial sprayAvène Thermal Spring Water Facial Mist Spray$undefined$20.00AmazonLearn moreBest sunscreenVacation Classic Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen$undefined$17.00AmazonLearn moreBest cooling apparelLake Pajamas DreamModal Cami Shorts Set$undefined$108.00Lake PajamasLearn moreSee 2 MoreRelatedselectselectThe 100 best face sunscreens tested and ranked, according to NBC Select editorsWant more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.Our favorite products to stay cool this summerBelow, I rounded up our NBC Select editor...