Show Yourself Some Love with These Products
With 2024 in full swing, there’s no better time than now to start investing in yourself. A simple way to start is by making sure you practice self-care, and there are countless ways to do so. You could set aside an extra 10 minutes at night for a new skincare routine or stretching routine. You could make a point to have some “me” time to relax and detox from your busy day when you get home. You can try out some new makeup and hair products to boost your confidence, or you can even start dressing up more so you’ll feel beautiful, even if you’re staying at home or going to the grocery store.
No matter what you end up doing, you’ll be glad you decided to show yourself some L-O-V-E. Check out a few ways you can treat yourself this Valentine’s Day and beyond below!
Slip into Slippers
After being on your feet all day, slipping into these memory foam slippers will make you feel like you’re walking on a cloud. Talk about a simple, but effective way to practice self-care.
Evshine Women’s Fuzzy Slippers, $10 Amazon.com
Embrace a Sweet Fragrance
If you’re looking for an easy way to show yourself some love, start by adding a perfume into your routine. With notes of peony blooms, peach nectar, and pink strawberry, this is the perfect one. It’s sweet, yet subtle, and will make you smell great from the moment you leave your house until you come home.
Gingham Gorgeous, $19 Bathandbodyworks.com
Invest in Your Beauty Sleep
Don’t forget to invest in products for your bedtime routine that will help you destress. This self-warming steam mask is just what you need. It’s rose-scented and will instantly sooth your tired eyes. The heat lasts for 20 minutes and will make you feel calm and relaxed the moment you put it on.
Sleepover Rose Scented Self-Warming Sleep Mask, $20 Us. Popmasklondon.com
Wear Your Heart on Your Ears
If you’re looking for a way to amplify your style, you don’t have to go by a whole new wardrobe. Sometimes, just adding an accessory can dress up an outfit. In fact, wearing a pair of elegant earrings, like these classic heart ones, works wonders. The trick is to find accessories that can be dressed up or down, so you can sport them every day or for a special occasion.
Classic Hear Nap Earrings, $57 Maisonmiru.com
Show Your Skin Some Love
Dry skin can really make you feel insecure. This cream is packed with the stem cell moisturizer bakuchiol, so it’ll help you say goodbye to your dull winter complexion once and for all. It works as a secret weapon for collagen production on all skin types and trains your skin to look younger while your sleep by working to restore your fine lines.
HYDRAGLOW™ Stem Cell Moisturizer, $56 Clearstemskincare.com
Get Luscious Lashes and Bold Brows
If you’re not a fan of your thin brows or lashes, you’re about to become obsessed with this duo! Why? The formula used is filled with vitamins and conditioning ingredients to help your lashes naturally become more voluminous, as well as your brows grow thicker. After a few weeks using it, you’ll be shocked how stunning the results are and you won’t have to use falsies anymore.
Lash Spell, $98 Lashspell.com
Give Your Hair Some Extra Shine
Going to the salon to get a hair treatment can be pricey, which is why so many people find it hard to keep their hair looking its best between visits. But what if you could give your locks some extra attention at home? With this hair mask, you can! It’ll help repair any dry and damaged hair you’re self-conscious about and give it some extra bounce and shine.
Allyoos Clean Hair Mask Juice Drench, $30 Allyoos.com
Curl Up in a Soft Blanket and Lavender-Infused Pillow
Relaxing and have some “me” time should be part of everyone’s self-care routine. That’s where having a fuzzy, faux shearling blanket and a heart-shaped pillow that smells like lavender comes in handy. The moment you snuggle up with them, you’ll start to feel your stress melt away and you’ll be able to focus on doing something you love, like reading or watching Netflix.
Loving Comfort Pillow and Blanket Set, $148 Oliveandcocoa.com
Treat Your Lips to Some Color
Giving yourself a mini makeover can completely change how you see yourself. One way to do that is with your lip color. With tints ranging from Berry Shine to Coral Shine, there’s a shade for everyone to choose from in this line. One coat is all you need to make your pout feel moisturized and give you the perfect pop of color.
Juicy Tint Lip Nourish, $16 Purlisse.com
Make Your Complexion Glow
With winter weather in full effect, it’s more important than ever to hydrate your skin. An easy way to add that step into your routine is with a face mask that is packed with ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Vitabrid CG, and Stem Cell Complex. They will work together to nourish your skin, restore its radiance, and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, which will result in you feeling good about your appearance.
Vitabrid C12 Age-Defying & Firming Dual Masks, $35 Vitabrid.com
Sleep in Style
Just because you’re not going out in what you wear to bed doesn’t mean you shouldn’t feel good in what you sleep in. That’s why sometimes it’s a good idea to ditch your sweats and invest in a luxurious pair of cute pajamas. If you do, you’ll feel like a queen whenever you wear them. Finding ones that are made from 100% cotton, are hypoallergenic, and breathable is key because they will actually help keep your body from overheating at night. Plus, the fabric will be durable, which will make them easy to wash and also insure they last for years, so you’ll get plenty of wear from them.
Queen of Hearts Pajamas, $164 Oliveandcocoa.com
Give Yourself a Blowout at Home
Having the right styling tools can make all the difference in how you feel about your hair. For instance, this salon-worthy hairdryer will bring your tresses from drab to fab thanks to its magnetic nozzle concentrator, which will help you create voluminous and frizz-free blowouts from home. Plus, because of its touch sensor, you won’t have to continually turn it on and off while you’re sectioning your hair because the dyer can actually tell when to stop. Before you know it, you’ll actually enjoy taking a few extra minutes each morning to do your hair.
CHI Touch Pink Activated Hair Dryer, $79 Amazon.com
Stay on Top of Your Wellness
This two-in-one water bottle will not only remind you to drink water throughout the day, but its foam roller packaging also makes a great self-massaging tool. It come in a variety of colors and sizes, is made from 100% recycled stainless steel, and is BPA free. With it by your side, you’ll be able to drink more water throughout the day – even when you’re on the go.
Mobot Foam Roller Water Bottle, $45 Mobot.com
Make Your Jewelry Sparkle
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, which means they need to be cared for. Having a proper jewelry cleaner will ensure that your gems always dazzle whenever you wear them, which in turn will make you sparkle and shine when you walk into any room.
Shinery’s Radiance Wash Luxury Jewelry Cleaner and Brush Duo, $56 Amazon.com
Add This to Your Skincare Regimen
Adding a new ingredient into your skincare regimen can make a big difference. If you spritz this rose geranium toner on your face and neck, it’ll help you easily achieve a balanced and radiant look. The nourishing properties in the facial mist makes this the ultimate new product to add to your morning routine.
Rose Geranium Hydrosol, $22 Botniaakincare.com
Morgan McMurrin is a fashion, beauty and lifestyle editor based in California where she lives with her husband and dog, Boo. She has over 13 years of experience writing for national publications like ELLE, Timeout New York, Parade, J-14, and JustJared.com. She loves creating editorial eye candy that can inspire people to try new trends and feel beautiful.