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I’ll be honest: now that I’m 50, I run a little hotter than I used to.
Between long afternoons on sunny lacrosse sidelines, summer travel days, and squeezing in a workout when I can, I’ve started noticing how often I’m looking for ways to cool down quickly—and discreetly. I’ve even spotted women bringing small fans into fitness classes and thought, That’s genius!
So when I heard about Shark’s new Chill Pill, a portable wearable cooling device designed to help you stay comfortable on the go, I was immediately curious.
Unlike the mini handheld fans we’ve all tossed into beach bags before, this one combines three cooling features in one compact gadget: a bladeless fan, a dry-touch mist, and a cooling plate designed to lower skin temperature within seconds. Instead of just circulating warm air, it delivers targeted relief exactly where you need it.
And honestly, I can think of plenty of moments when that would help—sun-soaked sports sidelines, overheated commutes, crowded travel days, or those sticky afternoons when the temperature seems to climb by the minute.
It’s also designed to move with you. You can hold it, clip it to a bag or stroller, wear it crossbody, or set it upright hands-free on a table—so it actually works in real life, not just in theory.
Another bonus: it comes in a surprisingly fun range of colors, including Matcha, Glacier, Dragonfruit, and Rose Gold, which makes it feel more like a summer accessory than a gadget.
At $149.99, it’s not an impulse buy—but if you’re spending time outdoors, on sidelines, in studios, or just navigating hot summer days with a little less tolerance for heat than you once had, it’s easy to see the appeal. This one earns a YAY from me.
Because sometimes staying comfortable in summer isn’t about powering through—it’s about having the right tools when the temperature rises.
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Woman’s Day editor-in-chief Meaghan B Murphy is known for her high-energy, upbeat personality and YAY lifestyle. She is a certified fitness expert, hack master, Penguin-Random House author, editor, podcaster, holiday celebrity and mama of 3 (plus a fur baby!).