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1. A splurgeworthy bubble bath you can get if you *know* that your bad attitude about winter weather has put you on the naughty list. You've gotta get your own gifts if you want something good.
2. A WoodWick Trilogy candle with a "scent story" made up of three different aromas. Plus, these candles replicate the sound of an actual wood fire while burning, which is key to creating a calming atmosphere in the bath.
WoodWick Candles are my husband's #1 favorite candle brand, and he's THE pickiest candle person I know. We both love how they crackle like a campfire and dig every single scent we've tried!
Promising review: "Beautiful bubbled glass jars. This is the most PURE smelling vanilla candle I have ever sniffed upon! 😌 When I opened it I was on a vanilla cloud. The lid is awesome too. It does a very good job at keeping the candle smell contained. I’ll be buying this brand for a while!" —Sarah Buckley
Get a large hourglass candle from Amazon for $28.48 (available in several scents).
3. A box of organic bath bombs for nourishing yourself in the new year with the best kind of medicine...baths.
Promising review: "I love these bath bombs! They all smell fantastic and make such a wonderful soothing and relaxing bath. These are good sized bombs for my large tub. I only use all natural body products and I am so grateful to find a company that is committed to making quality, all natural products!" —Bama
Get it from Amazon for $32.99.
4. A snail jelly face mask that uses actual snail secretion filtrates to help repair your skin and ~emphasize its natural radiance~. This easy sheet mask is gonna feel luxurious no matter how sluggish you're feeling during the holiday rush.
Promising review: "This mask cleared up years of acne scarring, leaving me with soft, bright beautiful skin. It also reduced the amount of acne I had overall from a bunch of new acne each day to virtually done." —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $21.95.
5. A Kindle Paperwhite — a must-have for folks who love reading in the bath...even if they find holding a book above water a particularly slippery situation.
Seriously, there's no need to stress thanks to this thing! It's 100% waterproof. Check out our full breakdown of the Kindle Paperwhite.
Promising review: "I love the fact that I can read on this Kindle in both daylight and dim light conditions. It is so light and compact, which makes it easy to hold, easy to travel with, and the battery lasts forever. I love it." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $129.99 (available in four colors).
6. A BlackLit Cratejoy subscription so you can catch up on the latest and greatest books by Black authors while you soak in the bathtub until spring is here.
Each month you'll receive an educator-curated box that includes a brand-new book by an author of color, up to five quality products from Black-owned businesses, and a minimum of five discussion questions that'll help bring thoughtful dialogue into your home.
Promising review: "Someone gifted me a BlackLit box and I LOVED it! It was well packaged and everything included was great quality. I’m so looking forward to using everything in my box! Also, the box was identity affirming and served as a gentle reminder to celebrate myself and other women of color in my village. I would highly recommend this box as a gift to yourself or a special person in your life!" —Paris B.
Get it from Cratejoy for $52+/month.
7. A teak bath caddy that'll help you keep everything you might need nearby during a (1,2, 3 hour?) bath.
Promising review: "Well made, pretty tray that fits all the way across my tub. Has a support for book or IPad which is great." —Jolene Saiz
Get it from Amazon for $46.72.
8. A hydrating coconut milk bath with a blended balance of magnesium, potassium, sulfur, zinc and other natural elements – all designed to increase circulation and "detoxify" the body. A milk bath that beneficial? BRB, I've gotta go drink this all in.
9. A dry brush set you can get if you've dipped your toes into skincare TikTok and are finally ready to dive deep into a luxurious exfoliating bathing routine.
This set includes two rough bristled brushes, a small one for hands, face, neck, and feet and a larger one for the rest of the body. It includes exfoliating gloves and a handle extension to brush hard-to-reach areas.
Promising review: "I have used many brushes from different brands in the past. This is definitely my favorite. I received this as a gift and I can’t say enough about it. It's perfect for the winter months. I use self tanners and I occasionally spray tan. This product is perfect for getting all the dead skin off!! Definitely a beauty recommendation!!" —Jo.DeAngelo
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
10. An asparagus fern, a plant that thrives in warm, humid spaces, because adding live plants is gonna completely revamp your bathroom. Can't vacation to the tropics right now? Bring! Tropics! To! You!
Promising review: "I needed something small, leafy, and lush for my forest mini garden, and this is absolutely perfect. It arrived very moist, not dried out, signaling that they carefully prep it for shipping! I got mine just a few days after ordering — I was amazed at how fast it was sent. I’m in love with it and it adds such a lush touch to my bathroom." —Jazhara
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
11. An overflow cap so you can *finally* soak in a bath that's filled to the very brim.
Promising review: "Baths have changed for me forever now! I can actually FILL THE TUB and not hear that dreaded sound of half my water (and my expensive magnesium flakes, essential oils, organic bubble baths, and other fancy therapeutic ingredients) tragically vanishing down the drain. If you're a larger person trying to fit in a smaller tub especially, you know...THE STRUGGLE IS REAL. Now I can take more baths and enjoy more warm coziness. All because of this little bit of silicone!" —anonymous
Get it from Amazon for $7.79+ (available in eight colors).
12. Motion-activated LED light strips that'll give you juuust the right amount of lighting when you want a calming bath without overheads lights but still wanna, you know, SEE.
These charge with a standard outlet or four AA batteries.
Promising review: "These are great; I absolutely love them. I placed them on my steps and they are just a showstopper! Everyone had to ask about them. I especially love that you can use them connected to an outlet or without by simply placing batteries in the battery compartment. Best thing ever!!!" —Jesse
Get six meters from Amazon for $22.99 (available in four lengths and in cool or warm white).
13. A beauty fridge sure to make your bathroom look *extra* in all the best ways, while keeping your best skincare products cold and fresh when you need some time to ~chill out~.
14. A shower phone holder for bringing your bathroom into the 21st century. Who *doesn't* watch TV while bathing at this point? I only shave if I can watch episodes of the OG Gossip Girl at the same time.
Promising review: "This product is the answer to my search for a way to have music or Netflix playing while in the shower! The adhesion quality is great and it's very easy to use. It fits my iPhone XS Max very well and is very sturdy. I would recommend this to anyone!" —Jackie Donovan
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in three colors).
15. A set of flameless LED candles to give your bathroom a soft touch of light without worrying about actual flames near your hairspray collection.
These have a 10-key remote that allows you to control the brightness, flicker, *and* choose between a 2, 4, 6, or 8-hour timer. PS, get some batteries!
Promising review: "Love these! I don't like to burn real candles because I can't handle scents but I like the look of candles as part of decor and candle light. I hate those cheep faux wax looking ones. These are much more sleek and fashionable. You can't immediately tell they aren't real. It's not glass but a very sturdy hard plastic which I prefer with a toddler running around. My only small complaint is the remote sensor can be weird. The candles can be right next to each other and sometimes not all three will turn on so i have to hit the button three to four times. There's also a flicker light option which helps make them more realistic. Buying more!" —Amazon customer
Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in four colors).
16. A pair of amber glass bottles for replacing the random plastic bottles that make your place look cluttered. Throw your lotions and potions into these and give your bathroom a unified, clean vibe.
Promising review: "Exactly as pictured and truly pretty. The pumps are well made, and fit and work perfectly. The glass is not thin — not bulky-thick either. I am very impressed with the quality and pricing. I love these and will absolutely buy them again." —Admin Math & Science
Get them from Amazon for $16.99.
17. A Turkish bath towel is gonna cover you in luxury after a long bath. Throw this fast-absorbing, ultra-soft towel over your shoulders and your old towels will be banished to the dog's bathtime routine.
Owner Ozlem's small business is in New Jersey, they provide customers "authentic, handmade, fair-trade Turkish towels, throws and blankets."
Promising review: "These are gorgeous towels! We're thrilled with them. They're super soft, absorbent, large, and cool-looking. They're perfect in our bathroom. Super fast shipping and kind seller. Highly recommend!" —Hillary Henning
Get it from Linen Closet U.S. on Etsy for $43.99 (available in three colors).
18. A mod bath pillow, to help you finish an entire book in the bath without your back getting sore. And all while using a bath pillow that isn't an eyesore (go ahead, browse, not all bath pillows are such beauties).
Promising review: "This has a lot of cushion for your back and neck. I had no issues with sticking it to the tub. The best part is the hook which allows it to dry out well. In this time of working at home, I need a nice tub to help relax." —Danielle Piacentini
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
19. A towel warmer is gonna provide you with that fresh-outta-the-dryer feel every time you pull a towel out and wrap it around your body!
It can fit up to two towels and has a 15-minute adjustable timer.
Promising review: "After reading lots of reviews on several different towel warmers, I bought this product for my mom for Christmas. I tested it out before giving it to her. It was works great! The timer looks so sleek and fancy. Even at only 15 minutes, you get a nice warm towel! 10/10 would recommend! Already thinking of buying one for myself!" —Kaylee Sierra
Get it from Amazon for $134.99.
20. Or a splurge-worthy wall-mounted electric towel warmer so you can always have a toasty-warm towel after a shower or bath, even if you don't have floor space to spare.
Promising review: "This towel warmer is amazing. I was looking for something with a built-in timer and an in-wall cable installation that doesn’t have an ugly box outside of it. I love how the cable is integrated into the leg. The install was very difficult on my end due to trying to fish power from my attic to the bathroom and the hole being 1/2 inch. I didn’t have any power outlets nearby. Totally worth it. It does get very warm and my small bathroom doesn’t have a heater in it so I was surprised how warm the bathroom was! An added bonus!" —Terrace
Get it from Amazon for $298.85 (available in three colors).
21. An Echo Show 15 smart display for easily displaying and organizing ~all the things~ you need to know on a daily basis. This even syncs with all the entertaining apps, so you can stream your favorite shows, podcasts, music, and more ALL FROM THE BATH.
Promising review: "I was hesitant to get this one originally; I was not sure if it would be overkill or too big. I am soooo glad I took the plunge and bought it. I work from home and sometimes I just need a little background noise. It was super easy to set up and I relinked everything from my original Echo. It was easy to link Hulu, Netflix, and YouTube Premium. Your Amazon Prime account is automatically linked. In the mornings I ask Alexa to start my day and she tells me the current weather, some history tidbit, the news, current traffic and weather forecast for the day. When playing Amazon Music you get an option to see the lyrics, which is great when your other half sings the words wrong, lol. I chose to purchase the wall bracket from a small business owner due to the flexibility it provided. I can move the Echo out away from the wall, turn it while cooking to see recipes, view it while working at my desk, or just tuck it back tight to the wall when I want it out of the way. This bracket also allows full tilt options as well as changing from horizontal to vertical. I have full use of my Echo Show 15 and again so pleased that I purchased it. So far no glitches, fingers crossed." —S. M. Paulson
Get it from Amazon for $249.99.
22. An electric bubble massage mat that's waterproof and has a built-in heater so you can enjoy some truly spa-level soaks. It even has an aroma clip for essential oil aromatherapy!
Promising review: "This product provides a great massage technique for my back muscles. I experience a lot of pain and tension in my shoulders. And I have chronic pain in my lower back. I also like the aromatherapy pad. What a great soothing and relaxing experience for the low cost." —Octavia
Get it from Amazon for $130.89.
23. A box of soap petals — go ahead and place these botanic-all over your filled tub before you step in, giving you a bath fit for a Disney princess like, um, Jasmine. Or Briar Rose.
24. A bottle of Kin Euphorics made with ~adaptogens, nootropics, and botanicals~ — a curious, mood-lifting concoction to soothe the sober curious during a long winter's bath.
I love Kin! It's calming, uplifting, and makes delicious drinks that don't taste like something from the kid table at Thanksgiving. Both my drinking and nondrinking friends have enjoyed Kin at my place and noticed a calming lift from the product, without the typical side effects of alcohol. Kin helped me get through hosting seven adults in my Brooklyn apartment for over two weeks so... I'm pretty sure it's magic. If you're looking for something to help relax at the end of the night or help your antisocial self feel better around others, Kin is a solid option.
Get it from Kin Euphorics for $39 (available in two styles).
25. An invigorating coffee scrub for anyone who has ~bean~ meaning to add a strong exfoliation to their bathing routine.
Promising review: "I have been using this exfoliant on my face, hands, elbows/knees, legs, and feet. The smell is amazing and I have found it to be super moisturizing on my skin's rough spots. I am satisfied with this product. And the price point is nice as well, compared to others on the market." —Michelle Williams
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
26. And finally, a hand-crafted ceramic essential oil diffuser that'll look great in your bathroon and give you some tip-top aromatherapy if you prefer a "less is more" method while washing yourself. Not everyone wants glitter-filled bath bombs, sigh, I know.
Promising review: "Promising review: "I like everything about this diffuser. It is pretty to look at, has a ceramic top, works well (I can actually see the vapor across the room), and you can smell the oil even in a large room. I am happy I found this diffuser." —Jenny R.
Get it from Amazon for $36.99 (available in five colors).
The full extent of my winter plans:
