If you’re inching closer to adulthood and just received a hat and a piece of paper from your school as proof, take it from us: It’s going to be a long road. It’ll be a while before you feel like an actual grown-up. But that’s OK.
Graduation season is tricky since there are just so many emotions. But pace yourself. You have all your life to be overworked and underappreciated, so now is the time to reward yourself.
Celebrate the closure of this wonderful four-year chapter that gave you so much with some self-care. Here are just some indulgent buys you can give yourself because you’re worth it.
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Graduation Gifts
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Mer-Sea & Co.
Bath Soak in Coconut Sugar, $10 at Anthropologie
Adulting is tough, but bath soaks can give you some unconditional love. This coconut sugar soak is almost therapeutic thanks to notes of musk and vanilla.
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Lord Jones
Old Fashioned CBD Gumdrops, $45 at Lord Jones
We can't stress how essential an uninterrupted night of sleep is at any age. These gumdrops are made with gelatin, natural fruit flavors and broad-spectrum CBD extract derived from hemp.
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Le Labo
Discovery Set, $85 at Nordstrom
Until you find your signature scent (which could take years of trial and error), this luxe sample-size set of four diverse perfumes can open up some options.
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Burberry
Check Slim Fit Shirt, $420 at Nordstrom
There's something about a button-down Burberry check shirt that screams "I'm important."
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Charbonnel et Walker
Pink Celebration Hamper, $150 at Neiman Marcus
Treat yourself to this celebration hamper featuring dusted strawberry truffles, a champagne bar, champagne truffles, a truffle heart and more.
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StackedSkincare
Ice Roller, $30 at Sephora
An ice roller calms irritable skin and this one has a stainless steel barrel to fight inflammation. It can also be used to fight redness, dark circles and puffiness.
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Yves Saint Laurent
Rouge Pur Couture The Slim Matte Lipstick, $39 at Sephora
This couture-approved matte wonder has a rich, creamy pigment and feels amazing on your lips.
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De Mamiel
Restorative Cleansing Balm, $64 at Net-a-Porter
This balm doesn't just clear away dirt, grime and residual makeup, it also has mood-lifting properties thanks to fragonia, chamomile and rose geranium oils. It also has manuka honey to actively prevent breakouts.
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Avocaderia
Avocado Recipes for a Healthier, Happier Life, $13.51 at Target
This book from the minds behind the avocado-devoted New York eatery Avocaderia is the ideal Sunday afternoon companion.
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Urban Outfitters
1000 Piece Puzzle in Pink, $16 at Urban Outfitters
For the days when you feel blue, brew some loose-leaf tea and occupy yourself with this Frida Kahlo puzzle.
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Zara
Limited Edition Single Shoulder Dress, $149 at Zara
A gown for self-care? If it's in this happy shade, why not. This could end up being the gown you wear to an unexpected black-tie event.
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Cooluli
Mini Beauty Refrigerator, $59.95 at Urban Outfitters
We can't stop swooning over this lovely mini fridge that can store all our sheet masks, serums, wipes and secret stash of Ferrero Rocher.
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Form Nutrition
Superblend Protein - Chocolate Salted Caramel, $39 at Net-a-Porter
This plant-based protein supplement is made with pea protein, brown rice, hemp plus AlgaVia and also has fruit and vegetable extracts. It doesn't just help you meet dietary requirements, it also keeps your energy levels up throughout the day.
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Anthropologie
Framed Magnetic Chalkboard, $28 at Anthropologie
This chalkboard can be a vision board, a to-do list or you can use it to hang up some happy Polaroids.
