All The Wellness Products We Tried & Loved In January
January 29, 2021BruceDayne#DMTBeautySpot #beauty
The wellness team at Refinery29 gets to try a ton of really great stuff. So we decided to start highlighting some our favorite products each month — the things that were so useful or so cool, we just couldn't stop using them.
As we kicked off a new year, it looks like we had routines on the mind — our list is full of products meant to help support our daily (and nightly) habits. Check 'em out.
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Philips SmartSleep Sleep and Wake Up Light Therapy Lamp
"I've never been good at waking up. I'd say tearing myself from my cozy, warm bed is usually the hardest thing I do all day. Especially in the winter months, when it's dark out when I rise. Luckily for me, this light-up alarm makes the process more do-able. It simulates the sunrise — it starts out glowing a warm red and eventually shines bright yellow — to help gently jog you out of your slumber. You can tune it to play nature sounds, ambient music, or an FM radio station. I do the first. I admit, there are still days it takes me a minute to crawl out from under my covers; on those mornings, my roommate will gently tell me, 'I heard your birds today.' Still, the clock has generally been a life-saver for me, if not for those who sleep next door." — Molly Longman, health & wellness staff writer
Philips , $, available at Best Buy
Silk + Sonder Journals
"The Bullet Journal Method meets the gratitude journal in these stylish booklets. Each month, one will come in the mail and offer you not only a built-in planner, habit tracker, and a place to take notes, but thoughtful prompts to help you set goals. For example, "How do you define ambition, and what does it bring up for you?" or "Who are the top five people that you admire, and what specifically do you admire about them?" The journals have certainly made me think harder about what I want to accomplish and why." — ML
Silk & Sonder Silk + Sonder Subscription, $, available at Silk & Sonder
Dior Capture Dreamskin 1-Minute Mask
"For the most part, I hate working from home. But one plus is this: If I'm super stressed during the day, I'm right by my sink and my medicine cabinet, so I can sneak in a relaxing face mask. When I don't have the time for a full on treatment, I slap on this moisturizing and brightening formula. I only have to leave it on for — surprise — 60 seconds. Then I wash it off and go back to my computer feeling a little more glowy and chill." — ML
Dior Dior Capture Dreamskin 1-minute mask, $, available at Dior
Adidas Ultimate Bra
"I wanted a mostly black sports bra that was functional, but that I could also wear under a blazer to replicate an athletic-chic look I'd been seeing in TikTok street style videos. This fit the bill. I like the subtle logo, the lightly scooped neck (high enough to feel supportive while running, low enough to look nice under a jacket) and the length. It's compressive, but not so much so that I can't comfortably wear it for a few hours during a normal day." — Mirel Zaman, senior wellness editor
Adidas Adidas Ultimate Bra, $, available at Adidas
Roll Recovery R4 Body Roller
"I'm not a huge foam roller person, but I'm hooked on this one. It has a groove down the center that's meant to align with the spine. I roll straight down my back and get the best pops and cracks — and I always feel weirdly relaxed when I'm done." — MZ
Roll Recovery Roll Recovery R4 Deep Tissue Body Roller, $, available at Roll Recovery
Twinings Lemon & Ginger Tea
"My caffeine intake really shot up during the first six months of WFH, because it was so easy to brew myself a new pot of coffee whenever I was feeling sluggish (or, to be honest, bored). So I started experimenting with tea. This old classic felt like a revelation. It's so good — warm, simple, comforting, and caffeine-free, so it doesn't wreck my sleep at night or give me the jitters. I've been having a mug or two a day." — MZ
Twinings Twinings Lemon & Ginger Tea, $, available at Twinings
Garmin Lily Smartwatch
"I've had an Apple Watch for a while now, but I fell off wearing it when I stopped commuting into work due to the pandemic (and when my daily step count started to decline to... zero). I never wore it at home because of the bulkiness, which is why I was so drawn to the Lily from Garmin. It's small, it feels more like a piece of jewelry than a fitness watch, and it has all the same features I love on my Apple Watch, including the ability to see my texts, my stress levels, and yes, even my steps." — Elizabeth Gulino, health & wellness writer
Garmin Lily Smartwatch, $, available at Garmin
SleepPhones Wireless Headphones
"If I'm having trouble falling asleep, I'll pop in my AirPods and turn on a guided meditation or the Wave Sleep app to help me doze off. But falling asleep with them in can be uncomfortable, and I often find myself waking up in the middle of the night to yank them out. SleepPhones quite literally changed my life. They just wrap around your head like a soft cozy headband. So far, I haven't needed to wake myself up in the middle of the night to take them off. And the sound quality is actually pretty great, too." — EG
SleepPhones Wireless Headphones, $, available at SleepPhones
WishCraft: A Guide To Manifesting A Positive Future by Shauna Cummins
"This book is all about how to turn our wishes into reality by taking control of our subconscious mind through self-hypnosis and manifestation. It sounds a little woo-woo, I know, but it really delves into the historical context of 'wishing' and how we can literally make our desires come true. If you're into learning more about manifesting and spirituality, I'd say this is a great book to add to your collection." — EG
WishCraft: A Guide To Manifesting A Positive Future, $, available at Amazon
Rose Milk Latte Slime By Momo Slimes
"I truly live for Momo Slimes. Not only are they aesthetic as all hell, but they're also so calming and relaxing to play with and make the most satisfying sounds. These slimes have done absolute wonders for my anxiety — something about squishing and poking them brings me the kind of joy and comfort that I haven’t experienced since pre-pandemic times and I just can’t get enough. Plus, this one smells like rose, berries, and milk tea in the absolute best way possible.
— Hannah Rimm, associate editor, lifestyle
Momo Slimes Rose Marshmallow Latte, $, available at Momo Slimes
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