Picture this: Your umbrella breaks on the way to work, then your train (and the one after) is cancelled. As if that’s not enough, you get into the office and spill coffee on your new shoes. It’s one of those days, and — understandably — all you want to do is go home and get into your pyjamas. But you’ve got plans with your pal after work. *Sigh*. As 5pm draws nearer, the dread intensifies. Suddenly, your can’t-be-bothered-call is answered. Bzz. Bzz. Bzz. ‘Do you mind if we reschedule tonight?’
That’s the joy of missing out.
Whether your night in comes up unexpectedly (as above) or your me-time has been plotted in your calendar for weeks (can relate), there are certain non-negotiables for such an occasion. Think: bubble bath and body care.
So, if a wellbeing evening at home is on the cards for you in the near future (like... this Friday night), these are the staying-in essentials you need for a ritual reset...FOR YOUR BATH
Dreamt up by founder (and avid bather) Jamie Genevieve, VIEVE’s aptly named Bathleisure collection is here to take your tub time to luxurious new levels. First up, the VIEVE Bath and Body Soak can be used as an indulgent bubble bath or a body wash for those who prefer a shower. Enriched with sandalwood oil to nourish and hydrate, this sought-after soak is also packed with vitamins and minerals (see: Scottish dulse and bladderwrack seaweed) to soften and soothe. All of this is tied together with the brand’s signature scent blend:uplifting notes of neroli, rich amber and warm santal.
Also joining the Bathleisure line up isthe VIEVE Bath Salts, made with a blend of Himalayan and Epsom salts to soften skin, soothe muscles and jointsand transform your bath into a truly tranquil experience. Like the Bath and Body Soak, these salts are infused with the brand's signature scent blend. Zentering relaxation mode in three, two, one...
Last, but certainly not least, the VIEVE Bath, Body and Massage Oil creates a spa-like experience from the comfort of your own home. Enriched with a blend of oils (like sweet almond and coconut), this multifunctional must-have can be poured into your bath or used as a hydrating body treatment, leaving skin kissed with — you guessed it — VIEVE’s signature scent blend.
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FOR YOUR BODY
Not just a superhero for your complexion but also your body, retinolis the star ingredient in the Kopari Ultra Renewal Retinol Body Cream. Revealing super-soft skin, encapsulated retinol (which allows for a controlled and prolonged retinol release) combines with antioxidant-rich pomegranate extract to help improve the look of skin tone, while acai helps improve suppleness. Plumper, bouncier-looking skin is just a slather away...
Fancy doubling up on that Kopari goodness? Enter: theKopari Ultra Restore Firming Body Serum. Supplying your body with maximum moisture, this serum draws on the power of peptidesto smooth skin (and improve the look of elasticity) while polyglutamic acid helps to nourish. And that’s not all.The hydration hero that is hyaluronic acid also makes an appearance, as does coconut water (filled with fatty acids, proteins and vitamin E) to really supercharge those moisture levels.
SHOP ALL KOPARI >>>Starring a facial-worthy blend of AHAs, plastic-free microbeads and clarifying clay, the Megababe Le Tush Butt Mask is here to ensure your booty looks (and feels!) peachy. Glycolic, malic and azelaic acids team up to smooth away the look of bumps, while kaolin clay and willow bark extract help to soothe and clear breakouts. And there’s more! Squalaneand kelp extracts finish things off with a boost of moisture for your booty.
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FOR YOUR FACE
Akin to a facial at your favourite spa, the Thank You Farmer Rice Pure The Real Scrub Pack reveals a brighter, more radiant complexion. Formulated to even out the look of texture and tone (courtesy of Korean rice extracts, among other clarifying ingredients), this wash-off, self-heating mask leaves skin feeling softer and supple. Pamper time, incoming...
Here to press reset on your skin care routine, the Thank You Farmer Rice Pure Gel and Cream delivers a heavy dose of hydration. Amoisturising must-have formulated with Gyodong rice extract to quench thirsty skin,itcan be catered to your complexion’s unique requirements simply by mixing up the gel-to-cream ratio.
SHOP ALL THANK YOU FARMER >>>Starring Flora+Peptide 11 (a caring complex of multi-peptides, phytonutrients, functional flowers and kombucha) the Pacifica Future Youth Gravity Rebound Serum is here to renew and re-energise your skin. A nourishing yet lightweight serum, this strawberry-scented staple envelops skin in moisture to soften the look of expression lines, boost the appearance of skin’s firmness and reveal your inner radiance.
Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the delicate eye area with the Pacifica Future Youth Gravity Time Shift Eye Serum. Suitable for all skin types, this gentle formula deeply hydrates while also promoting firmer-looking skin and reducing the appearance of dark circles.
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FOR THE VIBES
Evoke the feeling of a lazy Sunday morning on a Friday night with Maison Margiela’s REPLICA Lazy Sunday Morning Candle. A delicate fragrance that oozes relaxation (thanks to top notes like lily of the valley and white musk), this fan-favourite is housed in a white glass and adorned with the iconic REPLICA fabric label. Yep, it looks as good as it smells.
SHOP ALL MAISON MARGIELA >>>Capturing the cosy essence of autumn, Jo Malone London's English Pear and Freesia Scent Surround Diffuser is the ideal sidekick for any night in, brimming with fresh notes of pear, woody patchouli and a touch of sweet amber.
SHOP ALL JO MALONE LONDON >>>Attract more positivity into your space with the Vyrao Ember Candle, created to help expel any lingering heavy energy that might be holding you back. With a burn time of 40 hours (think of how many nights in you can enjoy with that!), this stylish black wax candle is scented with uplifting and grounding notes of frankincense and cedarwood. And as with allVyrao candles, it includes a supercharged talisman.
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