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Can you believe fall is almost here? It feels like summer just began, and now we’re already pulling out cozy sweaters and baking pumpkin treats. With more time spent at home, I’m focusing on self-care this season. The last few months weren’t great for me in that department, so I’m making it a priority now. As a parent, finding time for self-care can be tough, so I appreciate products that are quick, simple, and easy to use.
Here are a few recent self-care picks that are perfect for a quick fall refresh.
Custom Hair Dye from e-Salon
I decided to go back to my natural hair color after months of thinking about it. Because I’d previously lightened my hair, my roots were pretty bad—and I had a lot of gray showing, too. I’m not quite ready to go back to a salon, so e-Salon was a great at-home option to gradually return to brunette.
e-Salon makes custom, made-to-order color tailored by a colorist. They consider your current hair, past treatments, and you can even send selfies so they can match your goals. Since I was transitioning from blonde and gray to brunette, talking with a colorist removed a lot of guesswork. My kit arrived quickly with my custom color, clear instructions, and everything I needed to do it at home.
The kit was easy to use and included a filler for my lightened hair plus the custom brunette shade. I chose a demi-permanent so the change would be gentler. It covered some of my grays (they look like highlighted pieces now), though if you have a lot of gray, a permanent option might work better. I liked how simple the whole process was and that the communication with my colorist was easy.
A Fool’s Paradise by Robyn Williams
One of my favorite ways to unwind is getting lost in a good book. A Fool’s Paradise is next on my list, and I’m excited to dive in. It mixes suspense, romance, tragedy, humor, and a touch of the supernatural—everything I love in fiction. The main character is a strong, smart, independent woman, which makes the book even more appealing. It sounds like the perfect read for a cool fall day with a mug of tea.
Purchase the ebook, A Fool’s Paradise, here for only $4.49!
Lip Plumping Gloss from Grande Cosmetics
I’ve tried a lot of lip plumpers, and GrandeLIP Hydrating Lip Plumper from Grande Cosmetics is my favorite. It’s a shiny, volumizing gloss packed with hyaluronic acid for long-lasting hydration. Within 3 to 5 minutes you’ll notice fuller-looking lips, and with twice-daily use for 30 days you can see an increase in overall volume. Unlike others, it doesn’t sting—just a light tingle—and it’s cruelty-free. The applicator is easy to clean, so it works well over other lip products like lipstick.
Use code: SELFCARE10 for 10% off your entire purchase at grandecosmetics.com (one time use per customer; cannot be combined with other offers). Valid through 9/30/2020.
Hand Sanitizer from Born Basic
Let’s be honest: hand sanitizer has been a must this year. I’ve been using the hand sanitizer from Born Basic and really like it. First off, I appreciate that they’re not charging an arm and a leg for a necessity. Their prices are great—33 ounces for $5.99, 16.9 ounces for $3.99, and 3 ounces for $1.99—so there’s a size for every need. The large bottle is great for donations or home use, the 16.9-ounce fits well in the car, and the 3-ounce is perfect for a purse or coat pocket.
Born Basic sanitizer is 62% alcohol rather than 70% or 65%. That means it still meets FDA guidelines for killing germs but is a bit less drying and more moisturizing. The formula goes on smoothly without feeling sticky and helps keep hands germ-free this fall.
You can find Born Basic exclusively at Target. Learn more at www.bornbasicproducts.com.
Nail & Foot Repair from Kerasal
Between yoga, going barefoot, and being on my feet all day, my feet were looking rough—dry skin and cracked heels galore. Kerasal’s footcare line let me give myself an at-home pedicure with real results.
Kerasal Intensive Foot Repair is one I’ll keep using. I saw visible improvement after just one night: softer skin and less cracking. I like to rub it on at night and wear cotton socks so it can soak in. They also have a Multi-Purpose Nail Repair for damaged fingernails or toenails from things like gel manicures, aging, psoriasis, or fungus.
Find Kerasal products on Amazon or at Target.
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