Hi, there! 💛 I hope you’re having a fantastic day. Every now and again, we all need a full-on pampering sesh. The thing is, a spa day at some fancy hotel is quite pricey. It’s also time-consuming, especially if you have a lot on your plate at the moment. In this case, why not have a luxurious at-home spa day?
Personally, my skin is super sensitive. I tend to break out easily, which gives me a bit of anxiety about doing things like going to the spa. I also don’t always have the money to treat myself in that way and my schedule can be a bit hectic. If you’re like me, an at-home spa day may be the perfect solution!
Ever since high school, I started implementing “spa days” as a form of self-care. My favorite way to relax after a long day is to take a bubble bath, paint my nails, and listen to music.
After work on Thursday, I treated myself with a trip to Lush. That day, I found the cutest products for my spa day tradition and it inspired this post!
If you’re in need of a little TLC, here are 20 essentials for an amazing at-home spa day. Grab your comfiest robe and some cucumbers…cause it’s time to treat yourself!
20 Amazing At-Home Spa Day Essentials
1. Face Cleanser
Buying the right cleanser is important, since it removes things like oil, makeup, and dirt from your face.
My favorite cleanser at the moment is Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser by Philosophy. I fell in love with the brand after trying their cleanser! The formula is super gentle and leaves my skin feeling soft.
I also recommend soap bars, because they’re practical and affordable. My personal favorite is Olay’s Ultra Moisture Beauty Bar.
Lush’s Honey I Washed the Kids Soap Bar is amazing too. It’s gentle enough for the whole 
family to use and it smells so good!
2. Towels
Soft towels are a definite must-have for your pampering session. Target has nice quality towels, but I’m also digging Amazon’s 8-pack hand towels!
3. Candle
Lighting a candle will add a calming touch to your at-home spa day. I’ve been missing Cabo so much and recently bought B&BW’s Blue Ocean Waves 3-wick candle.
I lit the candle last Friday during my spa day and it reminded me of relaxing nights at the beach with Alejandro!
4. Lip Scrub
Lip scrubs are an absolute necessity during the wintertime…and it’s been one rough winter in Chicago. On a random trip to Ulta, I found Fizz & Bubble’s Watermelon Lip Scrub.
The packaging is absolutely adorable and it has helped so much with dryness. Alejandro has even been applying it at night, lately!
5. Body Lotion
I’ve been obsessed with B&BW’s Aromatherapy line for a while now. They recently added new varieties like Plumeria Mandarin and Sandalwood Eucalyptus, but my all-time favorite is Rose Vanilla!
Their Cucumber Melon variety is also such a classic B&BW product. All of these varieties have a soothing scent and will give you spa-day vibes!
6. Moisturizer
Moisturizer is another must-have for the perfect at-home spa day!
My mom actually recommended L’Oreal Revitalift Moisturizer to me (thanks, Ma!) months ago. I’ve been wearing it almost every day now because my skin has been feeling dry from the harsh weather.
This moisturizer has been a lifesaver, especially since it has built-in sunscreen! My skin looks dewy and glowing, even on the coldest winter days!
7. Face Mask
A face mask feels super refreshing after a long day. Lately, I’ve been loving Lush’s jelly masks!
They’re gentle and made with natural ingredients, which is awesome. The Birth of Venus Jelly Face Mask is my newest obsession. My skin always feels so soft and hydrated after applying the face mask.
8. Shampoo & Conditioner Combo
A great quality shampoo and conditioner combo can be such a treat! I’m a huge fan of Cibu shampoo and conditioner. My hair stylist told me about the combo back in October, and I’ve been using both products ever since.
If you don’t have time at the moment for a full-blown spa day, a 15-minute shower with your favorite shampoo and conditioner combo will do wonders!
9. Comfy Robe
Don’t forget about a classic cozy robe for your at-home spa day! This comfy robe from Kohl’s is so cute!
10. Soothing music
Every time I have a spa day, I take my playlist pretty seriously! For relaxing music, I absolutely love playing A Fine Frenzy, especially her debut album, One Cell in the Sea. Alison Sudol’s voice is stunning and calming. I always feel relaxed after listening to this album.
I would definitely recommend buying her album or streaming it on Spotify! Other artists I’ve been loving lately are Omar Apollo, Astronaut Husband, and Julia Michaels!
11. Yummy snacks
I’m talking champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries….the works!
12. Body Oil
My skin is usually oily, but I’ve been having trouble with dry skin this winter. Cocoshea Honey Moisturizing Body Oil is such an awesome product for dealing with dryness. I also love that it smells like honey and doesn’t feel greasy!
13. Manicure Kit
I wanted a simple manicure kit for my spa days at home. Thankfully, I found Diamond Cosmetics’ Manicure Kit at Ulta. It’s such a colorful set. Also, the manicure kit comes with a nail file, nail brush, wood stick, buffer, and cuticle pusher!
14. Foot Soak
A foot soak is the best, especially if you’re standing on your feet often at work! I personally enjoy Lush’s Foot Soak and Fancy Free. This is another product that Alejandro also uses on this list, and he’s quite picky.
15. Hair Mask
It’s a 10 Miracle Hair Mask has always been my personal haircare go-to! I love how soft it makes my hair feel. In college, I used to apply heat to my hair quite often and this always helped. Over the last few years, I’ve been air-drying my hair, but still use It’s a 10 hair mask when I want to treat myself. It’s a fantastic conditioner!
16. Body Butter
Body butter is great for exfoliation and buffing your skin. During my latest trip to Lush, I bought their honey gift set as a treat to myself. It came with Scrubee Body Butter, and OMG, it’s my favorite from the box. I like applying the body butter after a shower. It makes such a difference!
17. Bath Bomb
You gotta love a pretty bath experience! My favorite bath bomb is Lush’s Intergalactic. I also recently tried Big Blue and LOVED it. It was almost sold out, but I luckily managed to get my hands on one. Both bath bombs are so gorgeous!
18. Nail Polish
Essie and O.P.I have an amazing selection of shades!
19. Bubble Bath
Some soothing bubble bath options are Eucalyptus Spearmint Foam Bath and Philosophy Fresh Cream Bubble Bath (it smells like a marshmallow)!
20. Pillow Mist
What better way to relax than with a pillow mist?
I’ve been so anxious to try a pillow mist, and finally bought B&BW’s Lavender Vanilla variety. Oh my gosh…this stuff is actually heaven. It’s been helping me a lot with sleep and I love that it contains lavender essential oils.
Spraying a pillow mist before bed is the perfect way to top off any pampering session. You’ll feel like royalty!
I hope that you enjoyed this post. Have a wonderful rest of your day!
What are some of your favorite spa day essentials?
I had the best time with my mom when we painted our nails together! Would recommend!
That’s awesome!! Glad you had a great time!!
Yeah, they are they best just about to get into tub and have nice spa day right now. Hehe
Wowwwwww!!
All the products you recommend sound amazing.
Lovely post! Saving for an actual spa day so will use these tips to make the wait easier! X
Megan | https://meganelizabethlifestyle.com/
Thanks so much, Megan!! 💓Hope you get to enjoy your spa day soon, dear!! x
Spa days are my favourite kind of days (I am actually currently running myself a bath). I think its so good to find time for some self love and all the products you recommend sound amazing, defo have to treat myself to some choc covered straws! xxx
Definitely, Chloe!! It’s so important to treat yourself and just take care of yourself in general! 💛Personally, whenever I start neglecting self care, that’s when my anxiety goes through the roof. Also, the products are soooo nice and I finally got tot try out a pillow mist hehe!!
Omg, I hope you treat yourself to some chocolate covered strawberries soon! I’ve been craving them so badly, but can never seem to find them at the store lol!!! Will have to order some online!! x
This is such a wonderful post, Nunzia!! I am gonna have to implement a spa day asap. Thanks for the tips 🙂
Aww, thank you so much, Mackenzie!!! 💖Spa days are seriously the best, hope you get to schedule one out soon!! I hadn’t had a pampering day in the longest and it was super relaxing!
I’m so glad you found the tips helpful!! x
That’s so cute that Alejandro has been applying your lip balm at night lol, it must be a good one! & I love the song Almost Lover by A Fine Frenzy. I think her voice is soothing too but my boyfriend always tell me it sounds depressing when I listen to it. 😛
I need one of those manicure kits. I do my nails often but, don’t have all of those tools yet! I better make a trip to Ulta soon! I also wanna do a foot soak! The pillow sprays sound so interesting too.
Just reading this made me feel relaxed, Nunzia! Great post!! ♡
Hehehe it is pretty adorable cause he’s not usually into that stuff! It’s a really nice lip product, though! Glad I stumbled upon it! 💛OMG Hunida that is too funny that your bf thinks A Fine Frenzy’s voice sounds depressing! Alejandro tells me the same exact thing, that the music sounds sad lol!! 😂She has a few happy songs though and her voice is so clear and beautiful!
I liked the manicure kit when I saw it at Ulta cause it has stuff people actually use. I’d totally recommend a foot soak it’s truly amazing lol! Also, pillow sprays are are nice cause they make your pillow smell so fresh before bed! 💓
Awww, you’re the sweetest! Thanks so much, Hunida!!! 💖
Very nice ideas! Never heard of pillow mist. lol
Ma:)
Aww, you’d love pillow mist, Ma!! Next time I go to B&BW, I’ll get you one! They smell sooo good lol!! 💓
Wonderful post with LOTS of good ideas! Thanks!
Aww, thank you so much, dear!!! I’m glad you enjoyed the post! x
Can’t beat a at home spa day 💕
Definitely!! At-home spa days are the best and so relaxing hehe!! 💗