A great moisturizer for summer

A bottle of La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer.

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Do you need a different moisturizer for each season? It depends. But if the warmer weather has your skin looking and feeling heavy, slick, or oily, consider swapping.

We’re big fans of this French pharmacy staple, which has just 16 ingredients — the fewest of our favorite moisturizers — for anyone who needs something lighter. It goes on shiny, dries down matte, and doesn’t pill under sunscreen. And one tester noticed a cool, refreshing sensation after applying it — a bonus in scorching temps.

For supple skin without the shine→

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Plus: Our favorite setting sprays

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A great setting spray can lock your makeup in place, so it won’t smudge or run on even the hottest days. After months of panel testing, we crowned some winners — including an affordable workhorse and a featherweight aerosol that gives a practically poreless result.

“I used this setting spray when I knew I’d be clubbing all night”→

More for heat waves

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The very best fan

After nearly a decade testing dozens of fans, we found a compact, powerful one that can send breezes to even the furthest corners of the room→

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Pit stains on your white tee? Don’t sweat it.

With the right cleaning products, you can revive even the dingiest shirts in your drawer→

A pair of black Flojos Olivia wedge flip-flops on a wooden surface, bordered by an illustrated frame and pink background.

“I walked 8 miles in these wedge flip-flops, and I’d do it again”

They’re made of foam that supports shock absorption as you walk, so they’re more comfortable than you might think→

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7 pairs of white jeans we love

Flowy high-rises, a crisp and classic straight-leg, and beyond→

Your daily deal: The best tinted glossy balm we’ve found

Colourpop

This high-shine gloss comes in a range of shades that flatter a variety of skin tones — and feels plush and hydrating without being sticky. And our testers found it looked flattering on lips of any age: A 70-something tester reported back that her lips looked luscious.

It’s 20% off today→

One last thing: The best deodorant

A handful of deodorants pictured together.

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From a moisture-absorbing option to a creamy, long-lasting solid, each of these deodorants should keep stink at bay.

Plus, the spendy stick with spa vibes your newsletter editor loves→

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