Nothing beats a good trip to the spa – but with cold weather keeping us inside and treatment costs through the roof, it’s time to finally build your perfect at-home spa ritual to affordably pamper yourself this holiday season. We rounded up some of our favorite products for the ultimate luxurious night, from bath to skincare to moisturizing: head to toe!
MyCHELLE
MyCHELLE is one of my favorite beauty brands for clean, dermatologist-approved products that bring my skin care to a new level. For the ultimate facial spa treatment, I love their Incredible Pumpkin Peel — a powerful skin peel that uses pumpkin puree to slough away impurities and dead skin cells to re-texturize and reveal smooth, supple skin. Meanwhile, fruit extracts work to renew new skin cells and leave a healthy glow. The peel can be applied for about 3-5 minutes and rinsed, 1-2 times per week — and with its incredible smell and a gentle tingle that proves it’s doing its work, this peel will become essential in your home-spa routines. To prep for the peel, we also love MyCHELLE’s Clear Skin Cranberry Cleanser, which uses their patented NatureClear technology and Probiotic Stem Cell Complex to clarify skin and tighten pores. Cranberry extract is an all-natural gentle astringent to deeply cleanse impurities and the build-up of the day. This antioxidant also helps protect skin from environmental damage, making it a perfect choice for winter. Free of harsh chemicals, this clean beauty pick is gentle on skin while still offering a deep and satisfying clean. To bring your cleansing to an even deeper level, try their Polypeptide Deep Pore Cleansing Stick, a creamy balm that smooths onto the face and is left for 1-2 minutes before rinsing, allowing it to deeply penetrate the skin barrier and banish any toxins, oil, and make-up — all while smoothing fine lines and leaving the skin with a fresh glow. For a deeper pore-tightening treatment, the balm can be left on for up to 10 minutes before rinsing.
Albion Garden
Since 1956, Albion Garden has been a leading beauty brand in Japan, and their luxury products never disappoint. Based in a farm and laboratory at the base of Shirakami-Sanchi mountain range, they put the utmost care into personally cultivating their high-quality ingredients, and combine them with innovative skincare technology developed in their labs. To feel the full power of Albion Garden’s unique line, we love their Eclafutur t serum, a decadent treatment for silky, rejuvenated skin. Infused with botanicals such as energizing Yumesaika extract, and active ingredients like Cubaçu butter, this serum is uniquely formulated to smooth skin texture and blur fine lines. The serum also uses Albion Garden’s patented Nanocesta ET complex, which maximizes absorption to deeply soothe and replenish youthful, glowing skin. The serum is silky smooth and leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed, with none of the tackiness or stickiness common in other serums. Overall, this pick brings a touch of spa luxury to your daily skincare routine.
MDAiRE
For powerful anti-aging formulas that are gentle and effective, MDAiRE’s extensive line is the perfect pick. They use powerful antioxidants to activate skin cells and generate protective genes that are key defenses against loose skin and fine lines. For indulgent spa-grade moisture, we love their nourishing and protective NMF Hydrator Barrier Repair moisturizer. The perfect lightweight blend of gel and cream moisturizers, this silky formula helps to restore and strengthen the skin barrier, which is crucial to save skin from dryness in the colder months. With activating ingredients like beta gluten and hyaluronic acid, this cream forms a protective layer that shields the skin from environmental damage, dryness, irritation, and build-up. The moisturizer also features peptides to fight dark spots, and collagen to prevent fine lines and signs of aging. It leaves the skin feeling silky smooth, and offers lasting hydration that makes it the perfect protective layer after a nice spa night.
ESW Beauty
No spa night is complete without the power of gua sha — a traditional Chinese skincare method in which smooth-edged stones are used to stroke and massage the face. When looking for the perfect guy sha and facial roller options, I love ESW Beauty‘s tea-themed gua sha and facial rollers. Their Hibiscus White Tea Rose Quartz Gua Sha is a traditional gua sha, a small pink stone that can be massaged across the face to boost skin circulation and relieve facial and neck tension. The massager has four distinct edges that can be used on various areas of the face and neck, as directed by ESW’s helpful packaging to make sure you get the most out of the treatment. Similarly, their Mint Green Tea Jade Crystal Facial Roller has two differently-sized rollers that glide across skin to gently firm skin texture and signs of aging. The roller is dual-tipped with a sturdy handle, making for a comfortable and rejuvenating massage. A gua sha treatment is the perfect follow-up for a facial treatment, so we also love to start with ESW’s range of sheet masks. In the winter spirit, their Cozy Cabin Getaway Sheet Mask Travel Kit is a perfect variety pack of nourishing and restorative masks, with options like Strawberries & Cream to gently soothe, and Spiced Glow to rejuvenate and restore. The masks can be worn for 15-20 minutes, after cleansing skin and applying toner. When removed, the residual essence can be massaged into the skin with your gua sha or facial roller for maximum absorption and spa-style luxury. Shop now for 40% off with code CELEBRATE40.
Graydon Skincare
The perfect spa night comes with a comprehensive skincare routine that covers all bases — and from cleanser to night cream, we love Graydon Skincare’s line of sustainable facial products. Their unique formulations of clean ingredients target a variety of skin issues, and each product works double- (or triple!) duty. Start with their Aloe Milk Cleanser, a creamy pink face wash that detoxes and hydrates all in one. With pore-minimizing niacinamide and brightening grapefruit, this wash has a smoothing effect and a burst of citrus to leave skin feeling supple and energized. Follow up with their Face Food Hydrating Mineral Mist, a 2-in-1 hydrating mist and toner that locks in moisture and strengthens the skin’s barrier to protect from environmental damage. Magnesium works to balance complexion, while zinc absorbs excess oil for a mattifying effect. For treatment and hydration, we also love their Supermoon Serum, a weightless hydrating water serum that smooths skin texture and plumps up dry or dull skin. The serum tightens pores with mahogany bark extract and plant-based collagen, and copper-rich malachite builds up the skin barrier, which is especially crucial in the winter months. Finally, we finish up with their Berry Rich Probiotic Face and Eye Cream, a decadently thick and gentle cream that deeply hydrates while boosting elasticity and doubling-down on skin barrier function. Formulated for sensitive skin, this gentle formula is also perfect as an eye cream, and can be safely applied to any irritated or sensitive area of the skin for an instant boost of moisture. From start to finish, Graydon’s multi-tasking hydrating products are the perfect regimen for locking in moisture during the winter months.
UZARI
A spa night calls for a deep clean. To get the most out of your body wash, our favorite pick is Uzari’s Ritual Box Set — a body wash and body sponge duo that deeply cleanse and exfoliate to reveal rejuvenated, supple skin. Their U-Wash uses African Black Soap, a natural antibacterial and exfoliant that has been long-revered in African skincare for benefits like improving skin texture, balancing inflammation, and treating signs of aging. The wash is infused with shea butter to lock in deep moisture and restore the skin’s barrier. Their U-Scrub exfoliating body sponge uses a special gentle mesh to support cellular reconstruction and fight irritation, while also offering unparalleled exfoliation by unclogging pores and banishing dead skin. This duo leaves your skin feeling divinely smooth, and the resurfacing effects also boost the skin’s absorption of other products, making it the perfect first step to prep for your ultimate regimen and get the most out of every product. Overall, Uzari is a pick both your body and heart can feel good about — not only are the products and packaging sustainable, the company also donates a portion of every purchase to BIIKA, an educational charity for young women in Ghana. This week they’re offering free shipping for Black Friday, and they are encouraging customers to pay it forward this Thanksgiving by including a donation to BIIKA in their purchase.
NEORA
The eyes are one of the most important — and tricky — part of the face to treat. Dry skin, irritation, and dark circles are all too important during the winter months, so an eye treatment is crucial for the full at-home spa experience. Neora’s Eye-V Moisture Boost Hydrogel Eye Patches are the perfect answer to tired, puffy eyes. These single-use patches have a gel texture that seamlessly cling to the skin below the eyes without slipping, meaning you can wear them comfortably while tending to other parts of your routine. In just 20 minutes, their intensive age-defying formula with patented hydrating ingredients targets fine lines and puffiness while brightening and hydrating the eye area. With nutrient-rich aloe leaf juice water and hyaluronic acid, they leave the skin feeling supple and hydrated — and any remaining essence can be left to sink into the skin for ultimate lasting moisture. As a final step before bed, we love Neora’s accompanying Age IQ Eye Serum. This gentle yet transformative serum instantly blurs fine lines, tightens skin, and reduces the appearance of dark circles. Use day and night to dramatically brighten and tighten the delicate under-eye area. With their eye patches and luxury serum, Neora is your best defense against aging this winter!
Loved01
For the ultimate spa treatment, we love Loved01’s nourishing, all-natural line of face and body care. Loved01 products aim to address the disparity in skincare products targeting the specific needs of People of Color. Formulated specifically for melanin-rich skin by Black dermatologists, their products give back by caring not only for the environment, but the community. Kick off your routine with their all-natural Cleansing Bars, creamy soap bars for face and body that harness the softening power of jojoba oil and shea butter. This soap foams into a luxurious lather that rejuvenates and hydrates skin for a silky smooth finish. With hints of citrus and cedar, it’s a must for your next bath. When it comes to skincare, we love their Toning Mist — a refreshing facial mist and toner all in one, formulated with chamomile, aloe vera, and lavender to soothe redness and irritation. All-natural witch hazel clears and tightens pores, while sea buckthorn, rosehip, and jojoba oils restore and deeply hydrate. Finish up with their luscious Hand and Body Lotion, a lightweight cream that leaves skin soft and moisturized.
Patchology
Foot peels are the ultimate deep treatment for cracked heels and dead skin. Our pick is Patchology’s POSHPEEL. This one-time hour-long treatment completely resurfaces feet by deeply penetrating skin and intensively exfoliating. The liquid treatment is poured into two booties that are worn on each foot for 60 minutes, then rinsed and dried. The process doesn’t stop there, though… it takes about 3-5 days for the exfoliation process to complete, during which the outer layer of the skin begins to peel. This peeling continues for 5-7 days to reveal an entirely new layer of skin and silky-smooth feet. Dry hands and cracked knuckles can be even harder to manage over the winter, and to completely rehydrate hands we love Patchology’s Rosé Fingers Renewing Hand Mask. This mask comes as a pair of gloves lined with a rejuvenating treatment of Shea Butter, Strawberry oil, and Reservatrol to boost moisture and visibly soften skin when worn for just 10 minutes. These two intensive treatments can be combined for the ultimate answer to dry and cracked skin. Keep the pampering going with Patchology’s Firming Eye Gels, which can be chilled and applied to the under-eye area for a boost of peptides and hydrating technology to visibly firm and brighten tired eyes in just 5 minutes. For acne-prone skin, their Breakout Box is the ultimate multi-step treatment for breakouts and spot treatment. Each kit includes 24 Blemish Shrinking Salicylic Acid Dots, 24 Absorbing Hydrocolloid Dots, and 3 Detoxifying Charcoal Nose Strips. The Salicylic Acid Dots target early signs of breakout before they erupt by unclogging pores, shedding dead skin, and clearing out impurities. The Hydrocolloid Dots can be used on whiteheads to extract impurities and kick-start the healing process. The dots can be left on throughout the day, meaning that they double as a protection from fidgety fingers. The Charcoal Nose Strips work to minimize pores and extract dirt, oil, and impurities. Apply for 10-15 minutes or until stiff, and strip to reveal fresh, tightened skin across the nose. Patchology’s unique and intensive hydrating and rejuvenating skin treatments restore moisture and beauty from head to toe, making them the perfect defense against dryness and irritation this winter.
FABLERUNE
FABLERUNE draws from traditional wellness practices and uses proven, all-natural ingredients. Prep skin with their Rosehip & Algae Mud Scrub, which gently sloughs away dead skin and calm redness and inflammation. Rosehip boosts brightness, moisture, and collagen, while rosemary works to unclog and tighten pores for a smooth and supple texture. For ultimate detox, this scrub can be left on the skin for up to 10 minutes for deeper effects. However, for the ultimate facial treatment, we love their Sea Clay & Goat’s Milk Face Mask, a powdered clay mask that can be mixed with a dribble of water for a dreamy cream that can be smoothed across the face. In just 15 minutes, this mask deeply detoxifies pores and removes dirt, oil, and impurities. Sea clay exfoliates while licorice and niacinamide reduce inflammation and prevent breakouts. Once rinsed, this mask leaves the skin feeling silky smooth and prepped for the rest of the skincare process. And when shopping FABLERUNE, be sure to also pick up a few of their Goats Milk Bar Soaps — these lusciously smooth and milky soaps are not only the perfect pick for any bathroom, they also make a great stocking stuffer.
NabilaK
NabilaK has every aspect of your spa night covered, from nourishing skin treatments to luxurious bath products. Set the mood with their Hand Poured Soy Candles, an all-natural blend that comes in scents such as sweet Jasmine & Honey and an herbal Hearts de Provence. For a touch of ease in your hectic everyday, their biodegradable single-use Towelettes gently cleanse the face, hassle-free in seconds with the revitalizing scent of eucalyptus. As you make your way to the bath, reach for their Organic Botanical Dead Sea Bath Salts, small-batched infusions of Dead Sea, Hawaiian, and Epsom salts, known for their restorative and therapeutic effects. They are then scented with essential oils and hand-tossed with dried flowers for the ultimate botanical experience. These salts transport your bath with options like relaxing chamomile or lavender, fruity hibiscus, sweet jasmine, and more. Post-bath, lock in moisture with their creamy Body Butters. These whipped body butters combine Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Honey, Wine, and floral extracts to deeply quench dry skin, lock in moisture, and reveal unimaginably soft, silky skin. For ultimate pampering, also try their Soothing Body Oils, formulated with aloe vera, shea butter, and organ and jojoba oils. This quick-absorbing oil leaves the skin silky smooth, infused with divine aromas like Jasmine and Manuka Honey.
John Masters Organics
Every good skincare treatment has to start with the perfect facial wash, and our favorites are ones that work double duty by scrubbing away the oil and build-up of the day. We’re currently obsessed with John Masters Organics; Exfoliating Face Cleanser with Jojoba & Ginseng. This gentle, all-natural cleanser has a creamy gel base with jojoba beads for light exfoliation. Jojoba and ginseng work together to clear impurities and restore moisture and bounce, for a fresh, vibrant clean. The gentle exfoliant sloughs away dead skin to purify and resurface clogged pores. This cleanser is perfect for oily, acne-prone skin and works to weightlessly hydrate and exfoliate to reveal soft, silky skin.
