LifestyleBoots UKTemperatures are set to exceed 30 degrees, and so Brits are doing everything they can to stay cool. I found a product has anti-ageing effects – and can cool you down too11:43, 13 Jul 2026Brits are all desperately trying to find ways to stay cool as temperatures go above 30 degrees again across the UK. Whether that's filling up hot water bottles with water and whacking them in the freezer, using fans galore, and even wetting socks before bedtime, none of it really matters when you're feeling hot and bothered again.‌I think we can all agree it's a bit too warm to be in a country with practically zero air-conditioning and a major lack of outdoor swimming pools that also serve bottomless pina coladas. But there's a skincare hero that's been going for years and years which can provide some relief, if only temporary, while the mercury soars.‌'What's the hero product?' I hear you ask, and it's good news for those on a budget, as it will set you back just £1.45.‌It's the Boots Everyday Cucumber Eye Gel, and while it's out of stock at the moment online, Boots promises that it will be coming back soon, so it's well worth keeping your eye on, and you may be able to nab it in store.The reason it's so amazing is that regardless of what temperature it's been stored at, it genuinely feels so cooling on the under-eye area, therefore cooling you down everywhere. And there's a reason for this!Applying cooling products under your eyes provides rapid relief during a heatwave because the skin there is extremely thin and highly vascular.‌This allows blood vessels close to the surface to quickly absorb the temperature drop, sending a localised cooling signal to your brain and helping to regulate your overall body temperature, according to Faces Canada.Literally the second I applied this formula, I felt my whole face cool down. It's perfect for the minute you get out of bed, and you might be feeling a little sweaty, and want the added benefits that moisturising under the eyes brings.‌While it may not be as complex as the usual under-eye cream I'd use as part of my nighttime skincare routine, I think for a heatwave cooling boost, it's perfect, and it works really well.The Boots website reads: "Our refreshing eye gel is easily absorbed to cool, helps reduce the appearance of puffiness and lightly hydrates your delicate eye area. Leaving your skin feeling soothed and beautifully soft."I'm not the only one who thinks so either, as many people have also been singing its praises all over TikTok.‌One woman wrote: "It’s refreshing, soothing, and perfect for travel (it fits in the clear bag). Highly recommend!"Another said that she'd "repurchase [it] forever" thanks to its anti-ageing properties and the fact that it feels really cooling on the skin.Somebody else shared: "And putting it in the fridge is perfect for a spa vibe."Article continues belowWould you try this unexpected heatwave saviour? Let us know in the comments...Danielle Kate WroeDanielle Kate Wroe is a Senior Social News Reporter for the Content Hub’s Social News Desk, serving titles including The Mirror, Daily Star and Express. She also co-authors a newsletter, The Bookish Drop, which is available on Substack. The newsletter serves a book-loving audience with trending news, reviews, and recommendations. Danielle has a special interest in books, beauty, fashion, stories from the LGBTQ+ community, and viral content. In 2025, she was shortlisted for a Celebrating Brilliant Journalism award for her commitment to representing LGBTQ+ communities across the UK through her work. Previously, she worked as a Lifestyle Writer for The Mirror, and started her journalism career in 2020 as a Senior Community Content Curator at InYourArea.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Boots UKHeatwaveSwimming poolsViral