Peak Summer Essentials: July SmarterPack

theSkimm: Meet the Meryl Streep of foundations. This CC (aka, color correcting) cream is best-selling and award-winning. Why it’s smart:  Use it as a moisturizer, concealer, or foundation with SPF 50. The world is your sun-blocked oyster. Why we love it: Good for low-maintenance people who don’t want to do an entire makeup routine but still want to look ‘finished.’ Hint: all of us.Straight from the reviews: "Let's get real: I wear this because I'm 34, I have two kids, and I have five-ish minutes in the morning to slap makeup on my face to look like the dang beauty queen I am."

theSkimm: Less is more when it comes to summer clothes. This hat agrees.Why it’s smart: It shields your face from the sun while still allowing sweat to evaporate off the top of your head. Translation: keeps you cool.Why we love it: Visors are the headbands of hats. They’re functional and let you style your hair however you want. Or, however the weather wants. Straight from the reviews: "I love that it’s made from natural palm leaves."

theSkimm: Sunscreen in your eyes: bad. Game-changing eyeshadow with SPF 30: good.Why it’s smart: The creamy, broad-spectrum formula protects the thin skin over your eyes without sh*tty ingredients.Why we love it: Goes on like a regular eyeshadow, lasts all day, and doesn’t crease.Straight from the reviews: "This is an easy and foolproof way to include sun care into my daily routine without giving much thought. I would have loved this product without SPF."

theSkimm: This durable, water-resistant bag keeps up to 24 cans cool and looks good doing it.Why it’s smart: Makes transporting beverages easier. You can remove the straps and lid to use it as a cooler when you get to the park.Why we love it: The retro pattern feels Americana without screaming stars and stripes.Straight from the reviews: "It’s even cuter in person and it’s big enough to carry two bottles of champagne (which is how I tested its durability) and some snacks."

theSkimm: What's a Fourth of July party if not an IG photo opp. Take your pics with this small but mighty camera.Why it’s smart: It’s not a regular instant camera, it’s a hybrid instant camera. Meaning, there’s a monitor on the back that lets you preview and edit your pics before printing.Why we love it: At one pound, the camera is super light. And it prints off your shots in unique little squares.Straight from the reviews: "You don't have to print your mistakes. And, you can make as many prints as you want, so if you take a picture with your friend, you can both keep a copy."

theSkimm: It’s estimated that nearly 7.5MM plastic straws litter America’s shorelines. You can make it your patriotic duty to reduce your single-use plastic with these eco-friendly straws.Why it’s smart: Bye, paper straws that can't hold the first sip. Hi, bendable straws that won’t pick up odors or tastes.Why we love it: The portable cases keep your straws clean and your bag dry.Straight from the reviews: "These are the best things I have ever purchased, and I have talked 7 more people into buying their own."

theSkimm: Part dad shoe, part influencer fave, these 'sport sandals' check the functional and ugly-cool box.Why it’s smart: Bring on the rocks, sand, and uneven sidewalks. Tevas have traction and super soft padding to keep your feet happy and secure during all-day activity.Why we love it: This particular pair dries fast after getting wet. See ya never, damp feet and squeaky footsteps.Straight from the reviews: "Most comfortable shoes I own! I just wore them for the first time all day and night to a standing concert and my feet didn't hurt at all!"

theSkimm: Meet a naturally derived repellent that (....drumroll, please) actually works.Why it’s smart: Oil of lemon eucalyptus says GTFO to mosquitoes for up to six hours.Why we love it: Most DEET-free (some don’t like the smell, others don’t trust the chemical) repellents are as useless as your swatting attempts. This one creates a solid barrier without leaving you greasy or sticky. Straight from the reviews:"Mosquitos LOVE me, so if it works on me it should work on anyone."

theSkimm: Sweat on your upper lip isn’t the same thing as 'dewy.' This facial toner is an instant splash of water on your face (but less messy).Why it’s smart: It’s vegan, cruelty-free, and has aloe to soothe your skin.Why we love it: The price is not a typo. So you can stop shelling out triple the cash for a similar product. Straight from the reviews: "Put it in the fridge on hot days, and that spray will feel so good."

theSkimm: Cheers to not having to put ice cubes in your glass. Not that we do that. Why it’s smart: The BPA-free cup keeps your wine cool for two hours using a fancy gel insulator. Bonus: the silicone band makes sure your fingers don’t turn into frosé. Why we love it: Wine fridges aren’t cheap. And they aren’t portable, either. Straight from the reviews: "I bought these to use around the pool for two reasons: keeping the wine cool and no glass in the pool area. They're great!”

theSkimm: Lauren Mechling’s “How Could She” follows three old friends as they fake it 'til they make it (or not).Why it’s smart: It’s an inside look at female friendships—and betrayals—career and dating pressures, and hardest of all—making it in NYC.Why we love it: Will make you laugh, will make you think about your own relationships, and will make you not want to put it down.Straight from the reviews: "'How Could She' has that rare combination of a generous heart and an enviably cool eye, and it's hilarious to boot."