Am I the only one who loves an at-home spa day? Sure, I could pay big bucks to head off to an actual spa for manis, pedis and waxing/trimming/plucking of all the things or I could stay home in comfy clothes (read: no bra) and treat myself at my leisure. Mani at 9am? Sure. Face mask at noon after a nap? Why not? Run a roller over your face with one hand while folding laundry with the other? You. Do. You. (Although, it’s supposed to be a spa day so maybe cut back on the chores, O.K.?). Here is the best part: At-home spa days can cost as much (or as little) as you want to spend. End of the month and money’s tight? I get it. Got a bonus and ready to splurge? Yay! This list has 37 beauty buys you can have delivered right to your door for the best private spa day ever… just ahead.
Get Your Beauty Rest
The best at-home spa days start with a great night’s sleep — or beauty sleep, you might say. This sleep set includes a softer-than-silk pillowcase, eye mask and satin scrunchie in one of four solids or the subdued leopard print pictured. Why a silky pillowcase? Satin pillowcases and others like them lessen friction between your hair so you wake up with beautiful, frizz-free hair.
Brush It Off
Whether you are exfoliating before a spray or sunless tan or you are trying to prevent ingrown hairs and razor bumps, this exfoliating brush is a must-have chemical-free treatment for your beauty arsenal. One reviewer said: “This thing is the best shower tool you will ever own. Scrub your scalp, get rid of keratosis pilaris bumps, ingrown hairs, and makes my legs soft as heck even before I’ve shaved them.”
Band Together
How are you going to get all of those hairs plucked and blackheads removed if there’s hair dangling in your face? This makeup and skincare headband holds your hair back from your face so you can get it clean as a whistle. It even has a built-in ponytail look for added security. This one has so many cute prints including tie-dye and palm leaves.
Turn The (Pep)tide
You are not going to get miracle results in one day with this peptide complex serum but there’s no better time than now to start a solid beauty routine that will benefit you in the long run. This potion earns high ratings from Amazon shoppers for healing and repairing skin while improving tone and texture. A generous two-ounce bottle will last you a long time.
Have Bottles, Will Travel
Have you ever been packing and discovered you don’t have enough space for all of your favorite haircare and skincare products? This travel bottle set is great to have on-hand for condensing your routine at home or packing it up to take on the road. The set includes three flat squeeze pouches, one mini spray bottle, two pump bottles, two mini jars with lids, a funnel, a spatula and a pipette in a reusable pouch.
Get Baby Soft Feet
I’m a sucker for a good foot peel mask but remember that these require patience. You put them on and sit for an hour (ah, relaxation!), take them off and wash your feet. About a week later, the magic will start and you will be amazed at the results. So best avoid using this treatment in sandal season. This treatment is — by far — the simplest way to get rid of calluses and dry, cracked heels without breaking a sweat.
On A Roll
There’s something magical about applying this jade roller to your skin. It’s equal parts cooling and soothing and has all kinds of benefits for your face, from reducing puffiness to improving blood flow and circulation. Jade rollers have been used in eastern cultures for years while they’re still relatively new in the United States. Pro tip: Put the roller in the refrigerator or freezer for an extra dash of icy bliss.
Protect Your Neck
The sad reality is, a lot of us don’t think about the skin on our necks (and other places) until we are almost too old to do anything about it. (And, if you’re still “young,” don’t turn me off just yet.) This neck firming cream fights wrinkles and promotes elasticity with skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, peptides, stem cells, collagen and elastin.
Put It On Ice
If you are after a slightly “cooler” experience, you need one of these Kitsch ice rollers. Remember when I suggested putting the jade roller in the refrigerator or freezer? This ice roller is like that jade roller on steroids, thanks to its stainless steel wheel. It provides much-needed relief from puffiness, sore muscles and headaches through a cold, soothing facial treatment… and I might be known to use it elsewhere like on sore feet and sunburn.
A Berry Good Buy
When a review begins with, “I absolutely love this mask. It’s gentle and keeps my skin exfoliated without scrubbing,” you know it’s time to sit up and take notice. This brightening face mask with glycolic acid is an inexpensive option for treating your face. Thanks to its aloe vera, jojoba oil, vitamin E and glycolic acid, it like four different skin treatments in one.
All Eyes On You
I can’t wear an eye mask because I have lash extensions and do you know how expensive those are?! Phew, buddy. I think I’d love one, though, because I enjoy a completely dark sleeping experience. This eye mask from Kitsch is made of silky satin and helps keep your skin soft and smooth with no sleep lines that take hours to go away.
Soap Opera
Charcoal has so many beauty benefits that it’s hard to list them all. This charcoal soap alone helps combat athlete foot, acne, blackheads, eczema and psoriasis in one long-lasting bar. Naturally scented with tea tree and peppermint, this black soap does not have any synthetic fragrances, petroleum or detergents that can cause discomfort or allergic reactions. This two-pack is vegan, cruelty-free and made in the USA.
Fit To Be Tied
Even with short hair, I still have an abundance of nylon hair elastics in my bathroom because they are great for pulling back sections of your hair or separating them for styling. Kitsch makes this eco-friendly pack of 20 available in black or blush assortments and they are durable and stretchy to hold up all of your hair in a ponytail, messy bun or braid with ease.
Keep Your Cool
This cooling ice gel face mask is one of my favorite purchases of the past year because it has so many uses. Sunburn? Check. Puffy skin from too much fun the night before? Check. Migraine or headache? Check. I love the cut-outs for your eyes, nose and mouth and the gel bead mixture stays cold for a really long time.
A Close Shave
One of the quickest ways to get the soft, supple and smooth skin of your dreams is to start by removing peach fuzz and unwanted hair from your face with these dermaplaning tools. Presenting in a pack of 12, these gently exfoliate facial skin by removing dead skin cells and unwanted hair that can trap dirt and oil. Use monthly for best results.
Tangle Up
Thank goodness I grew out of my tender-headed, tangled hair stage because I have a ton of hair as an adult and that combination would be a nightmare. This detangling brush features five flexible layers that mold to your scalp instead of pulling from it, eliminating the pain and helping to eliminate mats and tangles with ease. It’s a great buy for ten bucks, too.
Shower Power
Before the pandemic when I actually went out to the office (or anywhere, for that matter), I used a shower cap a lot. After all, who wants to throw away their hard work at styling their hair only for moisture to ruin your efforts? This cap fits most head sizes and works for hair of all lengths, creating a great waterproof seal around the band.
Be Becky With The Good Hair
You have heard of Olaplex but what about Boldplex? (I suspect that name was chosen intentionally for the similarity.) This bond restore treatment rebuilds, restores and protects all hair types… and for a lot less money than the more widely recognized brand. The formula is hydrating and repairs the bonds in your hair but without bad ingredients like parabens and sulfates. The best part is that it works wonders on curly, dry, colored, frizzy, broken and bleached hair types.
Go Under These Needles
If someone had told me 20 years ago, I could roll tiny needles over my face at home, I would’ve laughed… and then said an emphatic “no.” This micro-needling roller has 540 (count ’em — 540) tiny needles on its stainless steel body, delivering treatment for fine lines, wrinkles or sagging skin. It comes with a travel case and an e-Book so you know what the heck you’re doing.
Put Your Foot In It
If you hate working on your feet but you know you need to, grab this two-in-one pumice stone and soap gadget. Not only will it cleanser, but it will exfoliate to remove dry, dead skin and calluses. The infusion of shea butter, aloe and vitamin E isn’t so bad either. Check out this review: “I have been using this product for about 2 weeks now and I am SO HAPPY I found it!”
Let’s Go To The Bar Ladies
Who’s heard of shampoo and conditioner bars? I hadn’t until lately but they make a lot of sense if you think about it. All the benefits of the product right in your hand with no packaging waste. Whether you are looking for a product that nourishes, clarifies or strengthens, there’s a shampoo variety in this listing for you. These bars contain no sulfates, parabens or phthalates and no artificial fragrances or dyes.
Heel Today, Gone Tomorrow
I’ve seen plenty of spa socks in my day but never any that have no toes. These heel socks are a novel concept because they designed them intentionally with an open-toe look for performing the perfect pedicure. The insulated gel linings warm the skin, helping to nourish and lock in moisture. And, there are no more worries about smudging your freshly-painted toes.
At A Good Clip
We have all had those bad hairs days when nothing will do except covering your hair with a hat… that was until you discovered these claw clips. Whether you’re prepping your face for a peel-off mask or making a quick run to the store and don’t want to humiliate your children, these clips are a great solution. They have rounded teeth to prevent hair damage and professional-strength springs to keep a strong grip.
Down To Brass Tacks
If I tell you to use purple shampoo on your hair, don’t freak out and think you are going to end up looking like Barney. Purple shampoo actually works well on blonde, silver and platinum hair to remove the brassiness and boost the ashy tones you’re going for. This trio includes shampoo, conditioner and a mask for complete purple treatment of your locks.
Blow Off Some Steam
Bath bombs are one of my favorite things on the planet but they require — you guessed it — a bath. There just isn’t always time. Shower steamers, on the other hand, can be used morning or night whether you have five minutes or 50. This aromatherapy set includes the following fragrances: lavender, watermelon, grapefruit, menthol and eucalyptus, vanilla and sweet orange and peppermint.
Private Eyes
There are eye masks and then there are lavender weighted eye masks that not only deliver a soothing aroma at bedtime but also a weighted sensation that reduces stress and anxiety, helping you fall and stay asleep. This mask blocks light completely by applying soft even pressure on and around the eyes. One reviewer who works night shift said: “This is the best night mask that I have had yet.”
A Bathing Beauty
This bath pillow is the accessory your baths are missing. Sure, you’ve got bubbles, bath bombs and body wash for a truly luxurious experience, you need the addition of this pillow. It connects easily using powerful suction cups to provide back and neck support, as well as air mesh technology that absorbs water quickly, but also allows water to escape for speedy drying.
Play In The Mud
The Dead Sea has long been a source of nutrients and minerals that beauty aficionados swear by. Add this Dead Sea mud mask to that list, thanks to its mineral mud, aloe vera, calendula oil, vitamin E and jojoba oil. This mask works on all skin types and aids in skin renewal through the removal of excess oil, toxins and dead skin cells.
Put Your Foot Down
No spa day is complete without a foot soak. This pedicure foot spa has a ton of features to only cost a little over $30. I’m talking about things you only get at the spa like massaging foot rollers, soothing bubbles and even heat to take the experience to the next level. Toe-touch controls make it easier to indulge, whether it’s a spa day or just a long day at work.
Mani Magic
If you don’t have all of the nail polishes, what are you even doing with your life? I’m not satisfied with a bottle here and there; I want the whole enchilada a la this 15-piece set from Nicole Miller. Choose from the trendy pack (pictured), the floral pack or both, with a range of colors from vamp red to mint green.
That’s A-Peeling
If you are going to indulge in a face mask, it should have no less than these features: Easy to peel off, moisturizing and repairing properties and a holographic design. (And, that last one is a deal-breaker.) This mask has all of those attributes, in an inexpensive $13 jar. This also comes in metallic options including gold and rose gold.
Spin Master
A facial cleansing brush has transformed my skin since I first started using one about three years ago. This one from Olay features two heads, two speeds and water resistance so it’s safe to use in the shower. Check out this review: “I was skeptical about adding this brush into my routine… but I am beyond ecstatic I bought it! My skin looks revived!”
Go For The Gold
I think the area under the eyes is probably one of the most complained about problem areas among women (and maybe men, too, I don’t know). These 24K gold eye masks reduce puffiness and dark circles, treat wrinkles and fine lines, and revitalize and refresh your skin so you look less tired. Of course, you could just drink coffee for that last part. Or, do both. Yeah, that’s the ticket.
Scrub-A-Dub-Dub
The words “face” and “spatula” don’t seem like they belong in the same sentence but here we are. Dubbed a skin scrubber face spatula, this little beauty gadget cleanses, gets into pores and removes blackheads in one compact device. One reviewer said her only regret is not purchasing it sooner and for $28, you don’t have too much to lose.
Spray The Day Away
Mario Badescu products have been around a long time – so long, in fact, that I remember seeing ads for them in the back of my magazines as a teenager. This facial spray is like a beauty kiss for your face with ingredients like aloe, rose water and a variety of herbal extracts. Buy one for home and another to toss in your bag.
Throw It In The Fridge
It’s time to treat yo’self and this personal refrigerator will be handier than you realize. Not only do I stash some of my medication that has to be refrigerated in it, but I also keep my ice roller and jade roller in it. The best part is that I’m not taking up extra space in my actual refrigerator, reaching past the mayonnaise for my favorite beauty treats.