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“This is the kind of antiperspirant that shows up ready to work while I’m over here sweating like I’m being interrogated for a crime... It basically carries my entire hygiene routine on its back.”

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Sweating: No one likes to talk about it, but we all do it. Some people are more prone to perspiration in certain situations (in some cases, it can even be a medical condition), but one thing remains true: All of us would rather remain dry and not deal with the embarrassing stains and odors, not to mention the uncomfortable chafing, that sweating brings with it. With the hottest days of summer still ahead of us, check out these products that can help combat sweating (or stop it altogether) so you can face the day feeling confident and fresh.

Heads up: These aren't made to use on your face — but SweatBlock does make face wipes as well that can help reduce sweat and control oily skin!

Promising review: "For anyone who might be a skeptic, please allow me to put you at ease. If you have hyperhidrosis, meaning it can be 9 degrees outside and you're still sweating under your arms, this product has the potential to change your life. I would sweat THROUGH a sport coat before noon. Enter the SweatBlock product. I've had it for three weeks, and it is life-changing. I DO NOT sweat under my arms anymore. I'm still on the original box that I bought three weeks ago. I had to write a review after I was cleaning the garage today in 85-degree heat...I was sweating through my shirt on my back...BUT NOT MY UNDERARMS. It is amazing!" —Frosty McGee

Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $19.97 (also available in packs of two or three boxes).

Promising reviews: "Degree UltraClear is the kind of antiperspirant that shows up ready to work while I’m over here sweating like I’m being interrogated for a crime I definitely committed (poor life choices). It keeps shirts clean, blocks odor, and basically carries my entire hygiene routine on its back because I clearly can’t be trusted to do it myself. It lasts 72 hours — which is adorable, because I start falling apart after about six. But hey, at least one of us is reliable." —SympathyIVTheDevil

"Women can use this too. There's so much 'shrink and pink' in women's products that it's cheaper to buy men's products sometimes. You get more for your money. I love this deodorant. It's a nice, light, fresh scent that's not overpowering and won't compete with perfume. It glides on easily, doesn't clump up, doesn't bother my sensitive pits, and doesn't leave much residue on the black clothes I wear a lot. It also works — no sweating." —sheeshoo

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $7.98.

My colleague Elizabeth Lilly says, "Now, most deodorants I've tried in my decade as a shopping editor haven't lived up to my beloved Mitchum that I've been using since middle school. And this has stood up to it! It applies like a lotion and dries down flat, and has kept me dry all day...even in this rapid winter-to-summer hop in weather in New York City. But what I think is most important about this review, is that I have VERY sensitive skin that other deodorants have broken out into what once was more or less a chemical burn. Not with this! It isn't the cheapest deo out there, but I'm incredibly impressed with just how dry and nonsmelly it's left my pits!"

Carpe is a small biz specializing in sweat protection for different parts of your body.

Promising review: "I was very hesitant at first to buy this. My sweat issues are HORRIBLE. I can be driving down the road and sweat will just run down my arms. Ruins all my shirts. Nothing helped, Secret, Dove, none of those clinical brands worked. Well Carpe, I am very satisfied. Use it right and it will work. I use it every night on clean dry underarms. I have used it wrong before and still kinda works but best results are when you use it by the directions! I don’t sweat much at all anymore! Nothing through my shirts. Good product!" —Jackie

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $29.97 (available in nine scents).

Promising review: "I used this product on my 10-year-old son. He sweats A LOT on his hands. He would tell me that he was embarrassed at school and he had problems making friends. My son told me he had never shaken a hand outside of mine ever before in his life...it broke me. As a father, I knew I had to fix this. I set up an appointment with his doctor and got nowhere. The doctor said it's normal and should go away in the coming years. I asked about surgery, and they said it would be around $10,000, so I started saving. Couple of weeks went by and I came across this product I asked my son if he was OK with trying it and he desperately said yes. We put it on, and his hands are completely dry now. When it worked, he started practicing shaking hands and high fives with his brother. It's been two weeks now, and it is working AMAZING." —Hector Lorenzo

Hi, hello, I LOVE THIS NECK FAN. It came in a day early (TY Amazon), which just so happened to be a 90+ degree day, and I was headed to a baseball game. When I tell you this thing came in clutch!! Even on the lowest setting, it provides a really great breeze around the neck and lower face, and it was enough to keep me from sweating. It also stayed on my neck just fine while walking around; I never felt like it was going to slide off. At the same time, it's not heavy; you genuinely forget it's there, in the best way. I passed it around to all my friends to try, and they were equally blown away (no pun intended) and did not want to hand it back to me, lol. Seriously, I'm bringing this to any music festival, concert, or other outdoor event with serious sweating potential from now on. 

Promising review: "This fan works so well! I was worried with how hot it is in the South that it wouldn't keep me cool when I go on walks in 90+ degree temps, but on the strongest wind setting it produces a nice blast of air! I love it! It does make it hard to hear, but it's worth it to keep me cool. Would recommend." —Aaron Johnson

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three colors).

Elizabeth also owns this lil' fan: "I swear by this to the point that if I can't locate mine after two days, I just buy another knowing if worse comes to worst, I'll have a spare. I actually *just* did this for, like, the fifth time over a few years."

Promising review: "A good friend recommended this gadget. And I'm glad she did. I run hot and typically wear a beanie out to keep sweat from pouring down my face. This gadget is a handy way to cool down without being a major distraction. Plus, it's a conversation piece. The extra features are the icing on the cake. You never know when you'll need a handy flashlight or charger for your phone. I've only owned it a week; however, between my experience so far and my good friend's suggestion, I recommend this gadget." —Maurice Kemp 

Get it from Amazon for $14.67+ (available in six colors). 

Psst to anyone breastfeeding — many reviewers mentioned that the deep sleeves in this also made it easier to breastfeed at home!

Promising review: "I LOVE these shirts. I live in Arizona, where it is hot 50% of the year, and these are so nice and breezy! Great for working out and great for breastfeeding! I love that they’re dual-purpose for me. I went hiking with one on, and my friend liked it so much on me that she purchased some herself!" —Elizabeth

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.99 (available in women's sizes XS–XL and 19 colors).

Promising review: "This is one of those things that I wish I'd found years earlier. I've suffered from mortifying stress-induced under-boob sweat for most of my adult life. Also, I'm a lifelong Seattle girl who gets upset when it's warmer than 65° outside. So when I stumbled upon this product, I was curious enough to buy a small pack. And yes, I've come back for MORE! For real, I won't put on a bra without one of these liners now. It absorbs all the moisture from heat and stress. And because it's a really soft bamboo/cotton mix, my skin is finally not feeling tortured under there! To the makers of this ingenious life-changing product: thank you thank you thank you! Sincerely, all the grateful ta-tas you've helped to care for" —Niko

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in women's sizes M–XXL, three colors, and various sets).

Megababe is a woman-owned small business!

Promising review: “Works amazingly. Doesn’t really have an odor and helps keep me dry and from getting rashes under and around my boobs from my bras and bathing suits. This is my second time purchasing this product and it will not be my last. I love that I’ve found this company that has such great practical solutions to many of my feminine issues." —JMJA Family

Promising review: "If you have night sweats, you need to buy these sheets. I do and I bought a set. Oh my, I just love them. Not only are they soft, but they also seem to be cooling too. No more night sweats for me." —Linda Leynes

Get it from Amazon for $43.19+ (available in sizes twin–Cal. king and in 25 colors).

Promising review: "Let me start with I hate the feeling of product in my hair so dry shampoo is my nemesis. That being said, I can’t live without this. My scalp gets sweaty easily and it sweats a lot. My hair will be soaked in sweat but this stuff zaps it away instantly. I’ve pushed it to the limit too. It refreshes my 3-4 day hair if I need it to. I was worried about a white cast because I have nearly black hair and it brushes clean without any white spots. And it smells wonderfully fresh and not overwhelming. Highly recommend this." —MrsH

Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in two sizes).

One reviewer compares this to a $59 Givenchy powder!

Check out a TikTok of the Laneige Neo Blurring Powder in action. 

Promising review: "To my fellow shiny-faced people, this stuff is nothing short of a miracle. I always sweat from my hairline/face first, which leaves me looking shiny if I do anything even remotely active. I've worn this several days now where I've definitely felt the sweat forming on my face but when I looked in a mirror later, no shine! It gives a really nice matte finish that doesn't look overdone and isn't obvious you're wearing a powder (which we know is an all too common problem with powders). I don't know how this would hold up with intense sweating but for daily wear, I highly recommend. It's pricey, but for someone who has been searching for an answer to my shiny problem for years, it's worth it. And you don't need to use much either, so it should last for a bit." —HeartsUnfold

Get it from Amazon for $25 (also available in a refill size and with a cute keychain for attaching to a bag).

BuzzFeed Shopping writer Amber Usher says, "Naturium is a staple in my body care regimen, so when I found out about this version, I knew I needed it immediately. I live in Georgia, and ever since I started using this body wash I've noticed a significant reduction in body odor throughout the day whether I'm outdoors gardening or doing my daily Hot Girl Walk. The scent is so light and fresh, and the cooling sensation is especially appreciated."

Promising review: "When I say this works for BO, it’s magic. For someone living in a hot state, working in a hot job, always working out and sweating, this product keeps you in check ALL DAY! No skin irritants, no dryness, and I feel clean. The mint isn’t strong, so you can feel the tingle, but not for long. I let it sit on my skin for at least three minutes before rinsing off. Best soap ever! I will continue to use this. Forget Dove antibacterial, forget Dial, BUY THIS!" —Shelby

Promising review: "Even with using prescription-strength antiperspirant, I will have pit stains within an hour of putting on a shirt. Because of this, I have almost exclusively worn black shirts for years. But no longer! I bought two of these shirts to try out and can now go all day long with no pit stains! I even tried going on a long walk with a sweater on and did not sweat through it. These shirts are very comfy and are thin enough to be able to wear under another top without having visible lines. This shirt is worth every penny." —K.M.

Get it from Numi for $65 (available in women's sizes XS–1X and seven colors).

These shorts have a knit-in cotton crotch so you *can* wear them without underwear if you want to ditch that extra layer. They're not shapewear, so don't expect any real compression, but they do provide a slight smoothing effect under clothes.

Promising review: "I wore these in Greece in August and they saved my life!! It was so so hot and I wore these everyday under my dresses and skirts. They honestly were cooling and kept my thighs comfortable as we walked a ton. A bonus, they didn't smell after repeated wears. Highly recommend!!" —J

Get it from Thigh Society for $39 (available in women's sizes XS–6XL, six inseams, and 11 colors — not all colors available in all sizes). 

Promising reviews: "I have 1 million hats, but this is my new favorite! I have really thick hair, and I was worried it wouldn’t make it through that little hole. It’s very flexible! You need this hat." —Canescent

"Absolutely amazing hat! So versatile. I have a lot of hair and this adjusts so nicely to whatever pony or braid style I'm wearing. It doesn't make you sweat at all!! Love it." —Debbie

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in dozens of styles).

Psst — it can also be great for helping tame "CPAP hair," according to reviewers. 

Promising review: "These work great under a bike helmet to keep the sun off your head and provide sweat protection. As a bald man, this is a necessity when biking to stay dry and provide relief from the sun without having to lather on sunscreen." —Camping Man

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99 (available in a variety of colors in packs of one, two, and three). 

They come in two sizes: Small fits women's shoe sizes 6–11 and men's sizes 6–10, while the large fits women's sizes 9–13+ and men's sizes 8–14+. If you need to trim them at all, they have guidelines on the underside.

Promising review: "What a cool product! I found these on a ‘got to have’ list on Facebook. I throw shoes out because of the smell rather than wearing them out, as I hate wearing socks. Bare feet all the time in shoes is not a winner. These are great at preventing stinky shoes — trim to size and just toss in the washer when needed! I will be buying several additional pairs!" —Amy

Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.32+ (available in two sizes and four styles).

Promising review: "I have always suffered from bad odor on my underarms since I have very delicate skin, so I can't use strongly scented deodorants. I'm always trying out cream deodorant or gels, but it either irritates my skin or doesn't stop my bad odor. THIS IS THE BEST INVENTION EVER. I LOVE IT! I can't believe that something finally works! My armpits don't smell bad. I can finally move my arms freely. The scent is wonderful; I love the smell, and it's not harsh on my skin. Even after a long day, my underarms are still smelling like coconut." —Vicky Reyes

Get two packs (with 30 wipes each) from Amazon for $15.97.

The formula is aluminum-free, so it won't stop sweating, but the tapioca powder can help absorb it. Heads up: Some reviewers say it can leave a bit of white powdery residue on undergarments.

Happy Nuts is a small business specializing in grooming products.

Promising review: "This stuff is 5–10 times better than regular powder! It instantly soothes irritation, deodorizes after a shower, and quiets the chafe after long sessions on the treadmill. I can't recommend it enough! Stop buying/using Gold Bond and other similar powders, and start using this. I'll be buying two more tubes in the near future." —Devin G.

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four scents, including unscented, and packs of two and three).

I have this exact tower fan, and LET ME TELL YOU: It comes in clutch. And not only in the summer, but year-round — in the winter, this thing keeps us from burning up once our ~overzealous~ radiator kicks on (New Yorkers know). So yeah, our Dreo fan works pretty much 365 days a year and has been going strong since summer 2023. It keeps me cool at night, it's quiet, and the night mode is super handy because it turns off the LED display quickly if you need to adjust the speed during the night. You can mute the little beeping sounds with the remote too if needed.

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 the past few months and this one tops it all." —Inca

Get it from Amazon for $80.99+ (available in black or white, including a smart Wi-Fi version).

I have this fan in the smaller size and often use it at my desk while working from home. Having the cool, gentle breeze on me is so refreshing and has really saved me during heat waves. Even on the lowest setting, it packs a punch! Also, when I'm lounging on my living room sofa in the evenings, I point it in that direction, and I can feel the breeze from like 10 feet away! At my old apartment, I even used it in my bedroom at night. It's a little workhouse, and I absolutely love having it in my arsenal to beat the summer heat. 

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two sizes). 

Promising review: "I wanted to give this product 10 stars but was only limited to 5 :( This stuff is AMAZING!!!! I'm almost 30 and my face has become super oily — like I can fry chicken on it by the end of the day. So for months I've neglected wearing any kind of foundation or makeup in general. After reading reviews I figured I would give this a try. The glow it gives you is AWESOME!!! It makes my skin so soft. I'm probably going to wear just this and no foundation 50% of the time. After the Texas heat..and the sun..and amounts of sweat...my face was PERFECT......STILL! No oil...no smears...no pores... This is literally sent from heaven!!!! My ONLY dislike is the fact that you can't purchase this in 5-gallon buckets!" —Jessica

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in a redness-covering formula).

Promising review: "A pillow that actually stays COLD throughout the night! I am impressed. I have been dealing with hot flashes from menopause and fibromyalgia and this pillow is always cold to the touch and doesn't lose that coldness as you lay on it. Definitely recommend to anyone who sleeps hot or sweats at night." —Blondsungoddessh

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available with one-sided or double-sided cooling, in packs of one or two, and sizes standard through king; also available as a body or camping pillow).

Promising review: "Finally found pillows that are worth every penny!!! I am buying more ASAP! I have a sweating problem and also have my bedroom on the third floor of my home so the heat rises, which doesn’t help my hot flashes at all! I have a hard time finding a pillowcase that isn’t sticky feeling, too hot to lay on, etc. I really appreciate that there is a zipper on one end of each pillowcase to zip up your pillow to help your pillow inside from slipping or falling out! These pillowcases are cool to the touch, super soft, and they are super comfortable to lay on, to the point I woke up with drool all over my face from the remarkable amount of great sleep I had! This pillowcase doesn’t get that overwhelming warm sticky feeling after laying on it for a while. It stays comfortable to lay on all through the night! I’m incredibly happy and grateful to finally find pillowcases that are exactly what anyone with sweating issues and hot flashes need and want in pillowcases." —CosmeticatedReviews

Get them from Amazon for $14.88+ (available in standard, queen, and king sizes and 16 styles). 

The cooling effect lasts for up to two hours, and the towel also offers UPF 50+ to protect your neck from harmful UV rays. 

Promising review: "Great product! I bought this for an upcoming summer hiking trip in Utah, but I have been using it for an aerobics class as a headband. I sweat on my head and it runs down into my eyes. Regular headbands get soaked too fast. This really works because it keeps my head cooler and when it warms up, I simply drizzle more water on it from my spouted water bottle." —Lepmay

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 10 individual colors and in packs).

Amber says, "This was, hands down, my saving grace while traveling in Singapore. I had mine on BLAST (level 6–8) and the battery lasted long enough while I was out and about. Whenever I would return to my hotel room, I would plug it up for a bit and have enough juice to last me once I was outside again. When I first unboxed the fan, my boyfriend said, 'How is that little thing going to keep you cool?' As you can see from the gif, he was able to answer his own question."

Promising review: "Very strong. At first I was like yeah, the chill plate only feels super cold for a few seconds, then just cold, but…when I took it off my neck, my neck felt cold for a good amount of time after. It was strange, like it pulled the heat out of me. Very strong fan. I get hot flashes and panic attacks, and this is going to help a lot...also it’s cute. ☺️" —Rebekah Bluhm

Get it from Amazon for $129.99 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "I'm a chronic night sweater living in a really hot New York City apartment — I'm so glad I invested in these. They are really soft, and while I still have to kick off the sheets a few times throughout the night (as usual), I feel much cooler than normal, and I stay dry! I really am able to sleep much better." —Vanessa

Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in women's sizes S–4XL and 20 colors).

Some reviewers recommend sizing up, particularly if you're on the curvier side.

Promising review: "These PJs are fantastic! They are great fitting and so pretty. I especially like they are so cool on your skin. You won’t need cooling sheets if you have these. The material is impressive. The quality is great; however I prefer to carefully hand wash. They dry quickly with no wrinkles. Good purchase!" —Allison

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in women's sizes S–XXL and 38 colors).

Promising review: "I love spending time outside, and we entertain on our patio, too. But when it's over 100 degrees outside, nobody feels like visiting. Until now!! I bought one and liked it so much I ordered another to cover both patios. They lower the temps to a more moderate level in just moments and don't use a 100 gallons of water doing it! I put mine along the top of our privacy fence and then put a fan in behind it and made it almost like having an AC unit outside. They're easy to put up and take down and come with convenient hanging hooks! I read the reviews people wrote about the heads getting stopped up, and they WILL, but as a plumber I'll tell you a trick to keeping them working like new: vinegar. Just remove the heads and soak then in a little straight vinegar then use a small bristle brush like a toothbrush or nail brush rinse them off and replace them in the mister tubing, and they should be like brand new." —Sonya Combs

Get it from Amazon for $16.96+ (available in six pack sizes).

The mister will cool the surrounding area by 20 degrees, and it comes with an interchangeable flower-shaped misting head for a fun, whimsy 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

My former colleague Ciera Velarde is a huge fan: "I've used it for about 12 years now and it's the only thing that I can trust to prevent that dreaded chafing after a sweaty day of walking around. It glides on perfectly, it's unscented, and it doesn't melt away when you start to sweat. If it's a particularly hot day out, it can start to fade after a few hours, so just make sure to bring it with you to reapply. In addition to preventing chafing between my thighs, I've also applied it on my arms where my sports bra rubs against them when I run and it works like a charm!"

Promising review: "Sometimes I feel as if a fire is going to start between my fat thighs, but with this stuff they just glide right on by each other, it has been a summer life-saver. Only thing is you have to pack it on and reapply maybe four hours in, so bring it along for the ride. I will be buying again." —Ash

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