As much as we love a good spa day, it’s often hard to make time for one. Instead, we rely on a long, drawn-out bath or maybe a thorough 10-step cleansing routine to make us feel pampered and get us through the week. But throwing on a face mask isn’t a replacement for the attention a spa day can give to your skin. Thankfully, there are plenty of beauty and skin care buys with added wellness benefits to help us get a quick-fix therapeutic experience. Whether it’s a scented candle or a scalp massager, any product that takes you to that blissed-out state is worth stocking in your bathroom cabinet.
Next time you have an hour to spare for a mini spa day at home, these eight products will help you make the most of your precious me-time.
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Versatile spa products you need to know about
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Caudalie
Instant Detox Mask, $39 at Sephora
If you can make time for a bath, you can make time for a quick skin detox. This pink clay and coffee mask is a great pick-me-up for dull and tired skin. With essential oils that immediately take you to that special spa state, this product works hard to vacuum out your pores and even reduce excess oil production.
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Clinique
Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, $12 at Clinique
If you're having a busy week, make a point to carry this moisture booster in your bag. It doesn't just provide constant hydration, it plumps skin so it doesn't look tired even if you're overworked. It's incredibly lightweight so you can wear it at any point of the day.
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L'Occitane
Cleansing & Softening Almond Oil Shower Oil, $25 at Amazon
This shower oil makes for an indulgent experience and is one of the easiest ways to hydrate your skin — plus, users say it doubles as a shaving oil.
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Dr. Brandt Skincare
No Filter Needed Kit, $48 at Sephora
This anti-aging skin care kit solves all your issues. It contains depuffing eye gel, a retinol eye cream, a primer that works wonders on pores and the brand's signature microdermabrasion exfoliator.
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Blulu
Exfoliating Face Body Washcloth Towel, $11.29 at Amazon
This cotton and nylon washcloth acts like a gentle loofah on your skin and is very helpful in getting rid of dead skin cells and increasing circulation.
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Lancer
Lift & Plump Sheet Mask With Vegan Stem Cell Complex, $120 at Sephora
If you're into clean beauty, this highly concentrated sheet mask infused with rosewater is an ideal choice. It works hard to reduce the signs of aging and plump skin.
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Lush
Rose Jam Bubbleroon, $8.95 at Lush
Sometimes all it takes to de-stress is a fun bath bomb in your tub. This macaron-inspired bubbleroon has shea butter and rose oil and makes for a very luxurious spa experience without ever stepping foot outside.
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Laneige
Water Bank Moisture Cream, $26.96 at Amazon
This product only takes minutes to transform your skin. It helps get rid of toxins and locks in moisture to keep your skin hydrated.
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Biossance
Love Your Body, $40 at Sephora
This kit has everything you need for a quick spa session in the tub. It has squalane oil, a squalane and bamboo deodorant and a very helpful body brush, which you can use to stimulate blood flow and reveal healthy skin cells. Squalane oil locks in moisture and is also a great body exfoliator that sweeps away dead skin cells and unclogs pores. And if you're looking to switch to a natural deodorant, this squalane and bamboo version will make you feel extra Zen.
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Nest
Ocean Mist & Sea Salt Reed Diffuser, $48 at Sephora
It's time you acknowledge diffusers as legit spa accessories. This sweet-smelling product is crafted with hints of sea salt, white tea and coconut. It's the perfect way to upgrade any regular shower or bath experience to a spa-level experience.
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Seed Phytonutrients
Body Cleanser, $22 at Sephora
We are always looking for a gentle body cleanser that gives does the heavy lifting by thoroughly cleansing. This vegan cleanser has organic camelina seed oil, organic sunflower seed oil and coconut for exfoliation and deep hydration.
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Soap Chérie
Fitness Herbal Bath, $20 at Nordstrom
This bath remedy is the ultimate stress reliever. WIth bay leaf, juniper berry, sage, oregano and eucalyptus essential oils, it relaxes muscles, improves circulation and also works wonders on achy joints. Just drop it in warm water and let it soak for a few minutes.
