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10 Cooling Products That Feel Like A Splash of Cold Water on the Skin

When the temperatures spike, anything that feels like a glass of cold water is the ultimate treat for dehydrated skin. If your summer calendar includes beach romps and other outdoor adventures, it's time to get familiar with some of our favorite cooling products. From body butter to eye gel and face mists, we've got you covered from head to toe. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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01
MILK MAKEUP Cooling Water

This caffeine-infused roller stick is filled with anti-inflammatory goodies (aloe leaf juice, sea water) to depuff tired eyes and sooth dried out skin. 

10 Cooling Products That Feel Like A Splash of Cold Water on the Skin
available at Sephora $24 Buy Here
02
Arbonne Soothing Eye Gel

Say hello to hydration and goodbye to tired eyes with this gentle eye gel that uses aloe vera to moisturize and cucumber to soothe parched skin under the eye. 

10 Cooling Products That Feel Like A Splash of Cold Water on the Skin
available at Arbonne $32 Buy Here
03
HydroPeptide Perfecting Body Lift

This minty fresh body moisturizer is infused with the ultimate cooling ingredient that also provides further hydration for dry skin: peppermint oil! Anti-oxidant peptides, zingiber and kale also work together to lift, firm and smooth out sagging skin. 

10 Cooling Products That Feel Like A Splash of Cold Water on the Skin
available at Hydra Skincare $68 Buy Here
04
Elemis Instant Refreshing Gel

Camphor and menthol are the coolers that make this body moisturizer the ultimate stress reliever for tired skin. It’s also an ideal option for expectant mothers who are dealing with swollen limbs throughout their pregnancy. 

10 Cooling Products That Feel Like A Splash of Cold Water on the Skin
available at Nordstrom $56 Buy Here
05
L’Occitane Peony Perfecting Mist

Infused with a peony extract from France, this delicately fragranced mist is the ultimate mid-day pick-me-up in the middle of those sluggish afternoon. 

10 Cooling Products That Feel Like A Splash of Cold Water on the Skin
available at L’Occitane $16 Buy Here
06
SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Masque

A prime choice for sensitive skin, this gel-masque version of the brand’s cult favorite Phyto Corrective Gel contains hyaluronic acid for moisture, as well as botanical extracts to sooth problematic skin. 

10 Cooling Products That Feel Like A Splash of Cold Water on the Skin
available at Dermstore $57 Buy Here
07
The Body Shop Aloe Soothing Body Butter

Spent a little too much time having fun in the sun? Recover from sun burn or wake up tired skin with this aloe-vera infused body moisturizer. Sensitive skin types will be happy to know that this was also formulated with zero fragrance, colors, preservatives and alcohol. 

10 Cooling Products That Feel Like A Splash of Cold Water on the Skin
available at The Body Shop $21 Buy Here
08
Fresh Rose Face Mask

Oft considered in a cult favorite in beauty addict circles, this luxurious mask in infused with actual rose petals, rosewater and algae, all of which work together to cool and hydrate the face. 

10 Cooling Products That Feel Like A Splash of Cold Water on the Skin
available at Sephora $62 Buy Here
09
Thank You Farmer Back to Relax Soothing Gel Mask

Believe it or not, this wash-off gel mask is enriched with licorice extract, which actually soothes irritated skin as well, if not, better than your more common hydrators. 

10 Cooling Products That Feel Like A Splash of Cold Water on the Skin
available at Ulta $19 Buy Here
10
LOVE+SAGE Mint Condition Lip Balm

I personally swear by this all natural balm, that’s infused with pretty much every ingredient you need to cool and moisturize your kissers for hours at a time; coconut oil, beeswax and spearmint, to name a few. 

10 Cooling Products That Feel Like A Splash of Cold Water on the Skin
available at Love and Sage $12 Buy Here
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