Tossing, turning and checking Instagram at 4am is not a vibe. With our lives being permeated by tech (first rule, put the phone down), anxieties and just, y’know, the doom and gloom that comes with living in 2023, sleep health often takes a back seat. Enter: our carefully curated edit of beauty buys to help you sleep better, or at least make you feel more zen, from the moment your head hits the pillow to when your alarm rings in the morning. Take this as your reminder to put your sleep health first.
Earl of East Nerumae Bathing Kit
Nerumae literally translates to “to lie down and sleep” in Japanese, and this kit stars a Nerumae sleep spray (spritz liberally over your sheets and pillows before bed), as well as a candle and a positively huge tub of bath salts from Earl of East’s Shinrin-Yoku range, which is inspired by nature (specifically, the Japanese ritual of forest bathing), and instantly transports you to a wet forest floor – where it’s proven to lower your heart rate, reduce stress and improve your immune system. Our verdict? This kit is just the ticket to scent your way to a boosted sense of well-being.
Never Go Alone Sandstone Candle
Created in the aftermath of Covid-19, Never Go Alone offers a thoughtful edit of wellness essentials made to help you live a healthier, more positive life. The Sandstone Candle is a testament to their ethos, featuring grounding notes of sandalwood, cardamom and cedar, contrasted by refreshing mint and soothing lavender. Housed in a hand-blown, burnt orange glass vessel, it’s made to accent your environment with flickers of amber, creating a warm and nostalgic space.
SPACEMASKS SPACEMASKS
A firm fave of our beauty writer, these eye masks offer “interstellar” levels of relaxation. Infused with relaxing jasmine, each mask reacts with the air to create warmth when opened. Simply slip one over your peepers and wait for it to warm up. The result is a soft, gentle heat, perfect for those nights when you have a headache, or if your eyes feel especially tired. A real treat after a long, hard day.
Feather & Down MAGNESIUM SOOTHING Sleep Butter
Take a relaxing bath with the Earl of East bath salts, then slather yourself in this before bed. Enriched with lavender and chamomile essential oils to help you sleep by boosting melatonin production, it melts into skin overnight to give you deliciously soft skin come morning. Like a cocooning blanket, this formula even calls on magnesium to relieve stress and soothe achey muscles.
DE MAMIEL SETTLE
Blended using acupuncture expert Annee de Mamiel’s encyclopaedic knowledge of Chinese medicine, this tonic calls on a blend of oils and herbs (think: watermelon seed oil, wild rose, frankincense and vetiver) to settle your senses and have you snoozing. It works by helping to reduce inflammation that would otherwise prevent a restful sleep, while maximising magnesium, zinc and vitamin B absorption, which are essential ingredients for a quality slumber. The perfect formula for nights when you feel wide-awake.
