23 Ways To Have An At-Home Spa Day While Stuck Indoors
Treat yo'self to some self-care time while you're staying home.
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1. Put on a comfy robe, because you don't have to dress up to the nines for your DIY spa day.
Get it from Nordstrom Rack for $55.98.
2. And slide into some fun slippers to complete the *spa-from-home* look.
Promising review: "As soon as I saw all the dogs, I had to have these! So incredibly comfortable, with memory foam and the softest insides keeping my toes and feet warm and cozy. One of my favorite purchases." —DSW Customer
Get them from DSW for $34.99 (available in women's sizes 5—11).
3. Turn on an essential oil diffuser, so your home will have a heavenly, soothing scent while you enjoy self-care time.
Promising review: "If you're looking for a good diffuser then this is it. It works really well and makes my room smell good super quickly. The lights are also a nice addition." —Urban Outfitters Customer
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $65.
4. Soothe your skin with a mini jade roller: This tiny tool can help minimize puffiness and boost smoothness. Your face will thank you for this mini pick-me-up.
Promising review: "This roller is such great quality for such a great price. I could not believe my eyes when I saw it in store. I love using these rollers in my skincare routine since my skin looks less puffy, and extra glowy! I never would have thought that my skin would look this incredible." —Maddie
Get it from Target for $19.99.
5. Place your feet in a foot massager for major relaxation vibes. This gadget gently kneads your arches and soles, so you can say buh-bye to muscle soreness.
Promising review: "I love this massager, it really relaxes me after a day at work and really soothes my tired feet. You have an option to not use the compression feature or have it on low, medium, or high depending on what is needed for your feet. The kneading really gets into the arches to soothe your feet while the massage gently squeezes your feet, it feels like someone is actually giving you a hand massage it feels so great." —Macy's Customer
Get it from Macy's for $82.99.
6. Get your fingernails and toenails in tip-top shape with a multi-piece manicure kit.
It comes with seven tools including a cuticle nipper, angled nail clipper, scissors, nail clipper, double ended cuticle trimmer/pusher, cuticle trimmer, and a toenail clipper.
And add this mini nail file to complete the set!
Promising review: "The tools are matte, have good grip, do a great job cutting nails (instead of splitting them and ripping them like cheap clippers do), and pushing cuticles back and removing them. You are definitely getting your money's worth, and the bag is sturdy and reusable." —Sephora Customer
Get it from Sephora for $20.
7. And give yourself a gel mani or pedi *without* spending $$$ at the salon: This kit comes with colorful gel polish and an LED lamp that'll dry your nails in no time.
Promising review: "It costs much less than getting a real manicure done at a salon and it last pretty long too so that’s a plus. Also the colors it comes with are pretty staple colors, so you don’t need to worry about buying more colors right off the bat." —Urban Outfitters Customer
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $60.
8. Turn off the lights and illuminate your space with a soy candle. You'll enjoy the scent of tobacco, coconut, or sandalwood while you indulge in some *me time.*
Promising review: "I'd been thinking of buying this scent of the PF Candle for awhile, and it is not a let down. Great smell, moderately mild scent, and perfect size for your bedside. I love it." —Urban Outfitters Customer
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $12.
9. Hydrate your tired eyes with five-minute eye gels. These lil' patches, which are made with caffeine and hydrolyzed collagen, can help minimize dryness, puffiness, and dullness.
Promising review: "These really work on my bags! They are super soft and stay in place. I definitely recommend if you looking to relieve tired puffy eyes." —Nordstrom Customer
Get a pack of 10 from Nordstrom for $15.
10. Or take a quick nap and apply this cooling mask over your eyes for instant relief. It also blocks out light so you can catch up on sleep and wake up feelin' refreshed.
Promising review: "This thing is the bomb diggity! I put it on at night before going to bed and then stick it in the fridge before I leave for work in the morning. It's helped my contact dermatitis and the dark circles under my eyes." —Ulta Customer
Get it from Ulta for $9.
11. Hop in the shower and get a beautiful glow with this gentle body scrub. Shea nut oil and vitamin C work together to exfoliate, moisturize, and smooth your skin.
Promising review: "It's amazing and does wonders for the skin. I suffer from moderate body and facial acne and I've been using the scrub for about a week now and I've noticed a huge difference! This has definitely become a holy grail for me!" —Ulta Customer
Get it from Ulta for $7.19.
13. Change into loungewear after your body scrub or bath soak session. You'll be comfortable and ready for other DIY spa day activities, like face masks and scalp massages.
14. Reset your complexion with a face mask duo that'll get to work on your skin while you pamper yourself. Don't forget to take a selfie once you're glowing after your at-home facial.
Promising review: "If you're in need of some new face masks...look no further hunnies! The Mega Greens Galaxy Pack makes my skin look healthy and bright while the Moisturizing Moon Mask gives my skin the hydration it deserves. They work exceptionally well if you use them back to back, but they work pretty well if you just use one or the other. If you're like me and tired of other masks, give these a try!" —Glossier Customer
Get them from Glossier for $40.
Or make your own DIY face mask!
15. Or upgrade your skincare routine with this K-Beauty Starter Set that'll help keep breakouts and dryness at bay. From a foam cleanser to a pH-balancing mist, this lil' bundle has you covered.
Promising review: "I'm slowly wading through this magnificent grab bag of skincare delights, but so far everything I've tried has been absolutely terrific. The coconut pads are glorious, the toner is a game-changer, the sheet mask I knew was a tried-and-true fav, and the oil cleanser is also divine." —Soko Glam Customer
Get it from Soko Glam for $47.
16. And create your own DIY toner if your body breakouts or acne won't call it quits.
See the full step-by-step recipe and instructions here.
17. Strengthen your hair with a repairing scalp serum, because brushing and breakage may take a toll on your 'do. You can take care of your strands and enjoy your DIY spa time at the same time.
Promising review: "This has left my hair feeling soft, getting less oily and looking healthier after just a few days of using it. Well worth the price and it smells great." —Sephora Customer
Get it from Sephora for $51.
18. Give your scalp a massage with this lil' gadget. It can help boost blood flow, tame flakes, and help your hair stay shiny.
Promising review: "This gadget is totally worth the money. I love using with a deep cleanser in the shower and then when I'm just relaxing in front of the TV, I'll use it then too." —Free People Customer
Get it from Free People for $20 (available in two colors).
19. Dry your hair with a printed microfiber towel: You don't need frizz or wet locks getting in the way of your self-care regimen.
Promising review: "If you've been looking for a hair towel look no further. Soft, absorbent, and super cute to boot! No more giant towel on my head and I'm able to get dressed normally now after my shower without trying to shove a giant towel through my neck or getting my clothes all wet after having to take out my hair." —Anthropologie Customer
Get it from Anthropologie for $23 (available in two colors).
20. Place a heatable plushie onto your back or shoulders if you're having aches and pains. This cozy helper is really warm and can help with post-workout soreness.
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $29 (available in seven shapes).
21. Soften your hands with this ultra-moisturizing cream that'll help lock in hydration and relieve irritated spots. Your fingers, palms, and wrists will feel so good again.
Promising review: "An incredible hand cream. My hands were extremely dry and cracked from winter, showering, and washing hands with hot water. Absolutely unreal as I had been rubbing lotion for 'dry skin' on my hands and it was doing nothing for me!" " —Sephora Customer
Get it from Sephora for $18.
22. And release any tension in your hands with this adorable de-stress ball. Who wouldn't want to squish a "croissant" after typing on the computer for hours?!
Get it from Ban.do for $8.95.
23. Before you end your at-home spa time, plug in this beautiful Himalayan salt lamp and take a moment to thank yourself for prioritizing self-care.
Get it from Best Buy for $59.99.
You, unwinding during your at-home spa day...
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