I think we can all agree that the holiday season is one of the most exciting, meaningful times of the year—but it’s also full of chaos. Between the extra social commitments, shopping, crowds, gift wrapping, and the pressure of spending time with relatives, it’s more important than ever to carve out time for some self-care.
That’s why this year I’m super focused on finding products that make a spa-like experience out of the little moments, like that extra 15 minutes in the shower to really take care of yourself or those deep breaths in the morning before you hit the ground running.
Below, discover the products that are helping me take care of myself this holiday season, which is truly the greatest gift of all. They’re all under $50 and available at Ulta Beauty!
L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil
When the holiday pressure just gets to be too much, this shower oil from L'Occitane is my go-to to reset and relax. You can use it as a bubble bath, body wash, and even shave with it for a super soft finish. No matter how you use it, it smells amazing (like a luxe almond latte) and leaves you with soft, glowing skin. I savor every drop of this liquid gold.
Tree Hut Tahitian Vanilla Bean Body Scrub
Body scrub is just one of those products that elevates any shower experience, especially one that feels and smells as incredible as this Tree Hut body scrub. Whenever I jump in the shower thinking I only have time for a quick five minutes, this little tub of joy reminds me to take some time to give back to myself (it’s the season of giving, after all). The Tahitian Vanilla Bean scent will fill your bathroom with a subtle but sweet scent, while the sugar-like texture gently sloughs away dead skin cells to leave you feeling soft and smooth.
Truly Buns & Boobs Scrub and Butter
Most of us are familiar with the building blocks of a good skincare routine—but very few of us bring those routines below the neck. And the reality is, taking care of the skin on your body is just as important (especially during the colder holiday months).
The Truly brand makes the perfect gifts for anyone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously (including yourself). But don’t let the cheeky product names fool you: These formulas aren’t just bright, colorful, and fun to use. The Acai Your Boobies Boob Butter contains retinol to help preserve collagen and firm the skin and the Buns Of Glowry Tighten & Glow Smoothing Butt Polish exfoliates skin while simultaneously delivering nourishing ingredients like vitamin E.
Baby Foot Original Exfoliant Foot Peel
For those long nights with tape and ribbon scattered on the floor, this peel is the perfect way to self-care while you carefully prepare your gifts for others. The product name does not exaggerate; Baby Foot—which is basically a peeling, sock-shaped sheet mask for your feet—can help eliminate calluses and rough skin on your feet. Wear it under your coziest pair of fluffy socks and put on a cheesy holiday movie for the ultimate self-care experience.
WHIM by Ulta Beauty Diamond Bath Bomb
There is truly no better brain massage than watching a diamond-shaped bath bomb fizz into a warm bath on a freezing night. So, don’t sleep on this bath bomb from Ulta Beauty. It features fragrance notes of sparkling mandarin, black raspberry, luscious papaya, and translucent musk packed into a unique, sparkling diamond. Gift it to yourself as a festive way to unwind from the holiday season or stuff a few into a loved one’s stocking.