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In every lifetime there are momentous nights, there are wild nights, there are nights that seal your fate. Then, there are nights like these, when you must retreat from the world and soak, scrub and rinse away the cares of the day. If you’re feeling frazzled, overwhelmed and in need of a little balm for the soul, here are the best products to turn an evening into a slow, indulgent self-care ritual. They certainly won’t fix what’s broken in the world, but they will connect you to yourself and your senses, and grant you resilience for whatever comes next.
So stop doomscrolling, close the curtains, dim the lights and indulge in the ultimate self-care beauty routine.
The Candle
The understated packaging belies the riches within this creation from Le Labo: frankincense and amber, spiced by a whisper of clove. To put it simply, it’s the candle of candles and one of the best we’ve ever lit (and we’ve lit a few in our time).
The Shower Saviour
If you’re a shower girl, this one’s for you. A heady dance of petitgrain, chamomile and frankincense that goes on like silk, it turns into a cleansing milk that leaves your skin, and your bathroom, smelling divine for hours.
The Bath Oil
Spike a hot bath with a good glug of this soul-soothing oil. With its aromatherapeutic blend of ylang-ylang, patchouli and lavender, it will quickly transform your bathroom into your very own spa.
The deep cleanse
Indulge in the time-honoured ritual of the hammam with this tar-black soap. Derived from olives and beautified with Moroccan rose, it will gently help you slough away the day.
The Mask
Packed with hydrating active ingredients, this serum-oozing sheet mask will leave tired skin feeling ripe, rejuvenated and soft as a baby’s bottom in just 20 minutes.
The Moisturiser
Charlotte Tilbury, the empress of all things luxe beauty, darlings, can do no wrong in our humble opinion. Slather on this rich cream, which positively sighs with botanicals, and await that trademark CT glow.
The Robe
Lovers come and go, but a good dressing gown is for life. Wrap yourself in this cloud-soft cotton robe as the vapours from your bath dissipate. A classic is a classic for a reason.
The Body Cream
You just can’t beat this rich cream, with its exceptionally high Shea Butter content and ultra-moisturising properties. It will leave your limbs soft, supple and aglow for hours. Plus, it smells like home.
The Body Oil
We’re obsessed with this brand new creation from the virtuosi over at Earl of East. Enriched with 10 organic oils and murmuring with cedarwood, juniper and black pepper, this head-to-toe elixir is like a therapy session in a bottle
The Book
Every discerning bedside table is crowned with a copy of Groff’s seventh novel, which tells the story of a young servant girl in Colonial New England as she flees famine, English soldiers and the ravaging winter. Perfect to read while you’re tucked up in bed.
THE APP
This app is arguably the finest mindfulness resource out there, for brand newbies and seasoned practitioners alike. Easy to use and brimming with guided meditations, ambient music and stories narrated by famous voices such as Matthew McConaughey and – actually, no, need we say more?
