If You Don’t Have Central AC, These 20 Things From Target Will Help You Survive The Summer
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1.A USB-powered fan so you can bid farewell to summer sweats while working from home. As someone who is originally from England, a country where our homes are built to keep warmth inside, I know the struggles of trying to look presentable on Zoom during a heatwave.
Black Holmes desk fan plugged into a laptop, beside a notebook, a tape dispenser, and a pen on a yellow background
2.Orrr a super sleek and stylish tower fan that has six power speeds and a remote control for simple use. There's even a sleep mode so you can use this baby while you're trying to drift off to sleep.
A dog on a green bench in a bedroom stares at a tall black fan. A nightstand with a lamp and decorative items is beside the bed
3.An ice roller for keeping you cool *and* looking like your best self. Simply stash it in the freezer and roll it over your face every time you need to lower your body temperature. It'll also depuff your face and promotes circulation so you'll basically be giving yourself a mini spa treatment at the same time.
EcoTools ice roller packaging and product. Text on packaging: "EcoTools Ice Roller, Lifts + Depuffs, Stainless Steel Roller."
4.A pair of linen shorts that will become your new WFH staple. They're stylish enough to be seen on a video meeting and the easy breezy material makes them the perfect warm weather bottoms.
A person is modeling the light blue shorts and a matching top. They are wearing white sandals. The person's face is not visible in the image
5.A slim-fit off-shoulder tank top because your arms should be free from the restraints of sleeves. And, honestly, the one-shoulder design is giving me Greek goddess vibes which I am here for.
Model in the one-shoulder top in brown with black stripes
6.A window-mounted air conditioner that you'll wonder how you ever lived without. Install it in your window of choice, operate it with the included remote, and revel in the sweet, sweet cold air. ??
a white window-mounted air conditioner
7.Or a super technical Wi-Fi-enabled wall air conditioner so you can come home to a cool and crisp room with the touch of a button. The genius design will also conserve energy when you're not home and eco mode will shut off the AC once your room has hit the desired temperature.
a person eating food next to a white window A/C unit
8.A bottle of Evian facial mist to spritz your way to a cooler climate. I SWEAR by this product in summer to give my face a quick refresh and it feels heavenly when you use it straight from the fridge.
A hand holds an Evian facial spray can, spraying a fine mist. The background is plain
Evian facial spray canister next to folded towels, a pink lid, and a jar of cotton balls on a wooden surface
Target
Promising review: This is my favorite facial mist to apply before serums. I’ve tried lots of expensive ones and always come back to this one. It doesn’t have any harsh ingredients, it’s all-natural, it’s truly for all skin types, and it’s affordable. I highly recommend!" —KT
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Price: $8.99+ (available in three sizes)
9.A crop top for those super stuffy lounge days when a full-length top just won't cut it. Let your midriff be free and feel the breeze.
An olive crop top
10.And a racerback sports bra because your house feels like the depths of hell, and the only way to solve it is to wear as little clothing as possible. It's cute enough to pass off as an actual top, and reviewers say it's comfy, lightweight, and provides medium support.
A model wears a pink sports bra and matching leggings
White racerback sports bra
Target
Promising review: "I love this bra for everyday use. Lightweight but also keeps everything in place." —Jessica
Price: $9.60+ (originally $16; available in women's sizes XS–4X and 15 colors)
11.A compact portable air conditioner that will become your summer savior if you live in a teeny tiny apartment or if your windows can't accommodate an AC unit. You can roll it to any room you want to feel the air ~flow~ and it's small enough to store away once summer comes to an end.
a white portable AC unit
12.A set of silky cooling bed sheets to keep warm sleepers from sweltering in their slumber. Tell me something worse than tossing and turning all night in your sticky sweat because it's too darn hot to sleep. ??
the white sheets in a modern bedroom, featuring a large window showing bamboo plants outside
13.And an UltraCool pillow designed with NASA-engineered Outlast fabric so you can enjoy the delights of BOTH sides of the pillow always being cold.
A close-up image of the pillow resting on a dark quilted surface
14.Some “bust dust” anti-boob-sweat powder because boob sweat has got to be up there as one of the most annoying things about summer. This sweet-smelling powder will absorb sweat that's formulated with soothing lavender and chamomile to absorb sweat and keep your skin and clothing cool and dry. *Adds to cart immediately*
The anti-boob-sweat powder
15.A cooling towel that is an absolute godsend. Simply wet it under the cold tap and feel it work its magic. My grandma always told me that putting a damp towel on the back of your neck keeps you cool, but instead of using any old hand towel, this one is quick-drying and has UPF 50+!
The towel
16.A wearable neck fan so you can stay hands-free while feeling the ~wind in your hair~.
A portable neck fan with dual adjustable arms and built-in fans at each end. The fan is designed to be worn around the neck for hands-free cooling
A man wearing a neck fan reclines comfortably on a couch, enjoying the cool air. The text reads,
Target
Promising review: "I bought this in white and love it. Just ordered two more in black. It definitely helps with all this heat! Would recommend it to anyone." —SJ
Price: $31.99 (originally $36.99; available in three colors)
17.A hot and cold gel bead eye mask to banish puffy eyes *and* the face flush that has been building up as you battle through another sticky and hot day. Throw this in the fridge — or better yet, the freezer — and sit back and relax.
A blue face mask
18.A skort that's so comfy you'll never want to wear a standard skirt again. The built-in shorts will stop any horrid chaffing (IYKYK) and the sweat-wicking material will let your thighs breathe.
Close-up of a person modeling a pink athletic skirt and white sneakers
19.A cooling pet bed for your favorite furry friend. The gel material will help reduce the surface temperature by two degrees, giving your dog or cat a more comfortable snooze.
Two small fluffy dogs, one light-colored and one dark-colored, sit on a gray textured dog bed with their tongues out
20.And a stylish Minnidip blow-up "kiddie" pool because once you've truly had enough of being inside in the heat, embrace it outside. Blow this bad boy up, grab a frosé, and you're basically on vacation.
Image of models in mini pool
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