You invest in your favorite beauty [1] products because they make you feel more confident — ready to greet the day, conquer that meeting, own that date. But let's be honest: sometimes lipstick doesn't make everything better, and what you really need is a moment of relaxation. And that gift card your BFF got you for Christmas to get a massage? You used it on Jan. 2.
Luckily, our favorite beauty [2] brands get this and have been spending time creating products specifically targeted to help you relax and be the most Zen version of yourself. Try out some of these om-inducing wellness beauty products from Nordstrom [3] at home or on the go for a quick fix of stress relief — no spa required.
The Organic Pharmacy Skin Brush
Have you ever heard words like "lymphatic drainage" and "circulation" and wondered what they had to do with your beauty routine? Focusing on your lymphatic system and circulation can regulate your metabolism, increase your immunity, and reduce stress — all good things when it comes to your overall beauty routine. The easiest, least expensive way to give yourself a lymphatic boost? Use a dry brush like this Skin Brush [4] ($15) on dry skin all over your body.
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo
I have gotten full-priced haircuts simply to enjoy a stress-reducing scalp massage. This Scalp Revival Shampoo [5] ($42) is made from a blend of charcoal and coconut oil that is super nourishing for your hair, but exfoliating enough to make you feel like you're getting a great scrub.
Karma Bliss Love Bliss Bag
Carrying around a small collection of healing crystals can be a great way for you to quietly remind yourself to take a deep breath. Put the pouch from this Love Bliss Bag [6] ($52) in your pocket and noodle your crystals around your fingers when you're feeling overstimulated.
Herbivore Botanicals Coconut Soak
It's a tried and true practice of mine: taking a hot bath every night before I go to bed helps me Zen out and makes me sleep better. Adding a few tablespoons of this Coconut Soak [7] ($18 - $32) makes said bath that much more indulgent. The vanilla essential oil in the soak leaves you relaxed and smelling delish.
Vitruvi Porcelain Essential Oil Diffuser
The power of scent to calm you down is undeniable. This Porcelain Essential Oil Diffuser [8] ($119) can be kept at your desk or by your bed and filled with the essential oil of your choice. Sit back and breathe it in.
Frank Body Anti-Angry Face Mist
Buy this product if for no other reason than its fantastic name and packaging. Frank Body's Anti-Angry Face Mist [9] ($14.95) is made using rosewater and aloe, both of which will instantly relax your skin (and by default, your mood).