48 Products That'll Help You Take Better Care Of Yourself This Year
Lumify Eye Drops, which are *so* beloved on TikTok they've been selling left and right on Amazon! Reviewers adore them because they reduce redness in their eyes nearly instantly — an absolute must-have if you haven't been getting much sleep thanks to your all-too-busy schedule.
A HappyLight sunlamp with seemingly magical properties to help improve your energy levels and mood. It's a no-brainer buy for anyone who works into the wee hours of the right and could really benefit from a sunlight-like boost to keep them going.
SweatBlock wipes that'll become your saving grace if you're running around so much, you're constantly dripping in sweat. These babies are prescription strength and designed to take on hyperhidrosis, nervous sweating, and hormonal sweating. These wipes did NOT come to play!
A weighted eye mask to give your tired eyes the relaxing treat they deserve after a long day of staring at a medium screen, then unwinding with a tiny screen while *also* looking at a big screen. Sweet dreams, eyeballs. You've earned a break.
Breathe Right nasal strips your partner will thank the heavens for, especially if you're as tired as Post Malone's tattoos say he is. These handy strips increase nasal airflow to help prevent snoring and relieve congestion.
A Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask that'll work harder than Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, and Dopey mining diamonds. Apply it before you hit the hay to reap the benefits (firmer skin, more elasticity, minimized pores) while you dream.
An outlet light for anyone who has accidentally walked into a wall one (or two) times too many when getting up in the middle for a glass of water — this lil' gadget will subtly light your way without the need for a bulkier option.
A set of light-dimming stickers that'll take your gadgets and gizmos down a peg in the obnoxious department and help you get some quality sleep without the interference of annoying lights.
A selfie-worthy Elizabeth Mott's Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask to exfoliate blackheads and fight other skin impurities while it bubbles up and looks downright hilarious.
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream that'll revive the dry skin of everyone in your household. It's safe for babies, children, and adults, so it helps reduce the number of products on your bathroom vanity! It's nongreasy and formulated with shea butter and niacinamide to restore the skin's protective barrier.
Plus a duo of Aquaphor Lip Repair tubes because I'm sure I'm not the only one suffering from extremely chapped lips. It's fragrance-and-paraben-free and filled with soothing shea butter and chamomile essence that'll help heal your lips in time for your next date night.
An alarm clock on wheels you'll quickly develop a complicated relationship with — it'll roll around, jump, shake, make robotic sounds and essentially just annoy you until you *finally* have to get out of bed, tackle it, and start your day.
Laneige Lip Glowy Balm in a variety of delectable scents — regardless of whether you commit to "Gummy Bear" or "Grapefruit" you'll be rewarded with hydrated and soft lips all day long.
A Click & Carry Grocery Bag Carrier you likely saw on Shark Tank and thought "Wow, that's exactly what is missing from my life." Clip it onto your bags (it can lift up to 80 pounds!) sling 'em over your shoulder and be on your merry way.
Mighty Patch hydrocolloid stickers that'll save you when a big ol' pimple pops up the night before the date you've been excited about all week (and you SHOULD be — it's with that cute guy from the coffee shop you've been daydreaming about asking out for months!).
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream featuring scent notes of vanilla, pistachio, and salted caramel you'll enjoy applying to your skin just as much as you'd like it as an ice cream sundae. It's also filled with vitamin E, caffeine, coconut oil, and guarana extract to help smooth, firm, and hydrate your skin.
A reading light you can wrap around your neck, in case you have no interest in fumbling with a clip-on light while you turn the pages of your book. Reviewers have also said it's great if you tend to fall asleep while reading, leaving your overhead lights on in the process.
Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows because you and I both know the ones you're currently resting your head on at night are looking (and feeling) like sheets of computer paper. It's time for you to upgrade your sleeping situation, friend!
Plus a duvet cover set complete with one cover and two shams that'll make you feel like a sergeant of the Sleepy Squad when you turn down your bed and climb on in for the night.
I Dew Care's "Tap Secret" mattifying powder shampoo is benzene-free, comes in five hair colors, and will be your savior when, oops, you've overslept again before work. Sleepyhead? Certainly not you!!!
A motivating daily planner that literally says "You've got this!" at the top — it'll also look oh-so-cute on your desk or fridge and has sections to keep track of appointments, how much water you're drinking, a to-do list, what you ate (meal prep, perhaps?!) and a general notes/doodling area.
The Wand, a handheld filter designed to remove the histamines and sulfites in alcohol that may trigger headaches and hangovers. This lil' gadget will have you singing out "blesssss my souuuuul" like one of the Muses from Hercules.
A back pain relief gel pack you can wear hot *or* cold for anyone who feels it is way too soon in their life to constantly be muttering "ouuuuuch, my back!" Reviewers swear by for help with relief of lower back, sciatic, coccyx, and tailbone pain — might as well give it a try, right?
Truremedy Naturals Remedy Tea Tree Oil Body Wash jam packed with mint, aloe, and tea tree soap to help moisturize skin and soothe common skin irritations (not to mention it also smells DELIGHTFUL thanks to the addition of jojoba oil, coconut oil, and olive oil).
LilyAna Naturals Eye Cream — designed to decrease puffiness and dark circles, so if you've been up far too late crying watching Steel Magnolias for the umpteenth time this cream will be there for you come morning.
Mario Badescu Facial Spray you'll wish you could actually bathe in once you see how refreshing it feels when spritzed on your face — it's made with cucumber and aloe to hydrate and cool you down in the most delightful way.
Saem Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick — it'll reduce the under-eye circles and puffiness you're prone to having if "Sleepy" is your middle name, but you're simply not catching enough Zzzs these days. A big shout out to the glacial waters it's formulated with, amiright?
Skin1004 Zombie Pack Face Masks that'll make you temporarily look like a zombie while you impatiently wait for season two of The Last of Us (and the return of Pedro Pascal to our screens). This entertaining mask will tighten your pores and minimize the appearance of wrinkles while providing you with the opportunity to take some *very* silly selfies.
Bio-Oil, which reviewers swear helps to diminish scars and stretch marks so well it should probably be called "bye-bye oil." It *also* does a fabulous job moisturizing sensitive skin. It's filled with rosemary, lavender, chamomile, vitamin A, vitamin E, and PurCellin oil to help keep your skin feeling (and looking!) great.
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream that'll become your most cherished beauty product — it'll help you out whether your under-eye bags are courtesy of your nocturnal infant or you drank a cup of coffee too late in the day when you couldn't stop yawning during your afternoon meeting.
CND SolarOil — a must-have for anyone who is tired of cracked, brittle nails and wants to try and fix 'em once and for all. You and your manicurist will be hugging and jumping for joy once you see the end results.
Elizavecca Collagen Protein Treatment only asks for a mere five minutes of your time and transforms hair from drab to fab — yes, seriously, only 300 seconds will do the trick!
Venus Visage Teeth Whitening Pens — apply it directly to your teeth, let it sit a minute or two, hum "My Shiny Teeth and Me" from The Fairly OddParents, and enjoy your fresh-looking pearly whites.
A blackhead scrub stick that'll exfoliate your clogged pores and remove excess sebum while also being a bit reminiscent of the adorable lil' character from Finding Nemo that said "you made me iiiink!"
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream, which is honestly worth every single penny you'll spend on it. It's very lightly scented, unbelievably hydrating, soothing, and sinks into skin right away. Not to mention, the packaging is absolutely gorgeous.
An exfoliating foot peel mask that'll make you feel like a snake shedding your skin (is this a hidden Easter egg that Taylor Swift's dropping the re-recording of Reputation soon? 🤡) — it'll be grossly satisfying to watch the progress and the results will be mindblowing!
Cosrx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence that might actually be the nectar of the skincare gods — it soothes damaged skin, repairs dark spots, absorbs quickly, and will leave your face feeling delightfully moisturized.
Rhode Pineapple Refresh Daily Cleanser featuring a refreshing green tea extract and pineapple enzyme (soft, clean, skin coming right up!). Your face is going to feel like a fresh summer morning even when the weather outdoors says otherwise.
Supergoop Glowscreen — it actually protects skin (hellooooo SPF 40👋) while making it shimmer just like Edward freakin' Cullen in the sunlight.
Olaplex Hair Perfector No 3 Repairing Treatment, designed to help strengthen all hair types (it treats each strand on a molecular level!) and restore your locks back to a beautiful, shiny, Disney Princess–like state.
A moisturizing saline gel that'll help everyone and anyone fight the good fight against their biggest allergies nemesis — a drippy, chapped nose.
A reusable HiccAway straw for anyone who is sick and tired of using old-school methods (holding your breath, being scared half to death, etc.) to get rid of pesky hiccups — place it in a shallow glass of water, sip a few times, and say farewell to annoying hiccups!
A Take-n-Slide medication tracker you'll pat yourself on the back for investing in on the all-too-frequent super busy days when you haven't even had a chance to sit down, let alone recall if you took your pills properly.
A practical folding treadmill you can place right under your desk to get your steps in while tuning into yet another meeting that could've been an email — no more letting Martha from finance rob you of your precious time! Get ready to crush your work *and* fitness goals all at once.
A fruit-infuser water bottle for anyone who simply can't bring themselves to drink enough water because, honestly, it's a little boring. This one will allow you to give it a much-needed boost of flavor. It'll taste like you're relaxing at the spa even if you're stuck in rush hour traffic or perusing the aisles of Target.
A portable pack of soap sheets, because entering a public bathroom is grime-y enough without having to worry, "will there be soap left in the dispenser???" These will melt away in your hands and ensure they'll be squeaky clean.
And a trio of Touchland spray hand sanitizersthat'll make banishing germs seem trendy! Everyone's gonna want a spritz once they see you pulling this handy-dandy sanitizer out of your bag.
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This formula has niacinamide and glacier water that can help reduce puffiness and dark circles, so you can go through your day looking like you actually slept eight hours. A bucket of Crayola Air Dry Clay that'll have you obsessed after your very first creation. Trinket trays for everyone this Christmas! No pottery wheel, no kiln, no problem — just sculpt, let it dry, and you can enjoy your finished masterpiece in 24 hours. A pair of air-conduction headphones if you love to run, work out, or dance around blasting music, but don't love uncomfortably shoving AirPods into your earhole. These are designed to be lightweight and to sit comfortably right over your ear for long-lasting wear, without earaches or panicking when your earbuds fly out. Burn After Writing, a secret journal all about you! It contains questions and prompts that let you unpack your past, present, and future to give you a deep reflection that no one else ever has to read. You can *literally* burn it after you're done! A pack of Mr. Sketch Scented Watercolor Markers to flash you back to elementary school art class when everyone wanted to be you after you pulled these out. That watermelon marker scent is still definitely engraved in my brain. A set of wineglass charcuterie toppers that'll make balancing your wine and snack for movie night so much easier. No more worrying you're gonna spill your glass of red all over your white couch when you're just trying to grab a slice of Gouda. A 3-in-1 Lego set that can be transformed into a seahorse, unicorn, or peacock! Now you don't have to feel the sadness of finishing a set and just leaving it on your shelf to collect dust. You can rebuild over and over again, or let out your creative side with your own personal creation. A set of six tiny Tabasco sauces so you'll never be stuck eating bland food at a "too good for hot sauce" restaurant. You'll have one stored in your car, purse, and pockets at all times so nothing can go un-sauced! A Reverse Coloring Book, if normal coloring books are no longer a fun challenge for you. This book has pages of colorful blobs and brush strokes designed to put your brain in full creative mode as you outline what your imagination unlocks. There's no coloring inside the lines, you are the lines! Or a "stress-relief" flower coloring book for adults that'll let you color your small worries away instead of just doom-scrolling. Reviewers love the thicker, one-sided pages so you can use your favorite markers with no bleeding. Plus- the beautiful designs that are not too intricate so you truly can color stress-free instead of trying to get every small detail. Eos' Shea Butter Vanilla Cashmere body lotion, a must-have if you want to smell like a sweet vanilla scone and look like a yummy glazed donut (without that greasy feeling, obviously). It has seven nourishing oils and butters for 24-hour moisture protection, so you won't be caught with dry elbows — NO MA'AM! A shy little pumpkin night-light to protect you from the scary late night noises and shadows— but let's be real, one look at his little sad face and you'll realize you might have to protect him. A pack of cowboy straw toppers to keep anything icky out of *cowboy voice* these here parts. These are also great in protecting your Stanley when it gets knocked over, no accidental spills in this rodeo. A "Passenger Princess" mirror sticker perfect for your castle — aka your bestie's car. It also works as a reminder that you have a lot of princess responsibilities to uphold, like setting the vibe and making sure ya'll don't miss your exit. Popcorn seasoning salt so you don't have to spend an arm and a leg every time you crave that buttery movie theater taste. This brings the theater right to your home so you can eat popcorn 'til you burst with no refill restrictions. A wine caddy that'll make bath time even more luxurious. 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34 Affordable, Indulgent Products You'll Swear By
A limited edition (!!) Eos Marshmallow "Super Balm" lip treatment from the brand's "secret menu" so good that reviewers say it's better than Carmex for healing and better than Summer Fridays for quality. Lip care that also tastes like you're perpetually eating a s'more for less than $5?? My friends, life is good. A bottle of Elizavecca hair treatment, an Olaplex-like repairing mask infused with collagen ingredients and protein extracts that will help restore hair health and reduce shedding (*without* the $30 Olaplex price tag). All you gotta do is apply it on wet hair after a shampoo, wait five minutes, and rinse it out. A cult-favorite Creamy Coconut fragrance rollerball reviewers compare to the $25 Sol de Janeiro version 👀☀️ . 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An affordable cult-favorite luxury-scented candle with a scent reminiscent of Le Labo's $90 Santal 33 version, and a throw so satisfying that reviewers can't stop gushing about it. If you're in the market for a signature scent for your space this fall, look no further than this jasmine, oud, and sandalwood blend. Maybelline "The Colossal Bubble" Mascara (Glinda-approved, I assume) will be a mega-volume holy grail for anyone with lashes that lie flat or generally don't take to a curl. The "inflator" comb brush and lightweight, high-impact formula are designed to give lashes a ~wow~ factor that you usually only get from falsies. Bonus: it's waterproof! A cult-favorite ~secret~ popcorn salt anyone in the movie theater industry will tell you is a perfect copycat for that oh-so-savory buttery goodness you love to inhale before the previews begin. Not to be dramatic about popcorn on main, but this stuff is game changing. Dr Teal's "Hawaiian Bliss" Epsom salt magnesium soak, a ~limited edition~ blend of red sea salt, papaya, and hibiscus, reviewers are so in love with that a ton of them are buying extra bags (or literally hoarding them) before the brand runs out. One reviewer went so far as to call it "heaven in a bag!" Tree Hut Coco Colada Hand Wash infused with hyaluronic acid and ceramides to help hydrate and restore skin health so your hands can be super clean *and* super nourished. Now all you have to do is prepare to have the link to this handy whenever guests come over and are like, "WHERE DID YOU GET THIS DELECTABLE SOAP??" A container of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust so absurdly delicious that all food will just become a mere canvas for putting Cinnadust on. Reviewers use this on everything from coffee to toast to yogurt to fries to popcorn to sweet potatoes to ice cream to — you know what, I'll let you decide on your cinnajourney for yourself. Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener, which will be your holy grail for concealing and brightening dark circles under your eyes when your summer schedule is throwing you for a loop. This lightweight, color-adapting formula is designed for truly ~invisible~ coverage that makes a drastic difference — one that a lot of reviewers compare to the $33 Becca version. Patchology's "Rosé Toes" moisturizing foot mask to give your dry, cracked heels some shea butter, strawberry oil-infused relief in ten minutes flat — not unlike the glass of rosé that hits at Friday happy hour. Reviewers are genuinely impressed by how much of a difference these make in so little time! An affordable, Lululemon-esque longline sports bra so comfy, supportive, and versatile that reviewers love it both for outdoor workouts, gym use, *and* errand running — especially since it's a heck of a lot cheaper than the usual $68 version. 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