If Cutting Costs Has You Stressed, Treat Yourself to a Budget-Friendly At-Home Spa Day

If your skin is prone to ingrown hair or razor burn, you probably dread shaving. Ditto for anyone who has hyperpigmentation or strawberry skin. Luckily, Oui the People has this handy kit designed for sensitive skin. The set includes a razor, 10 extra blades, and their Cheat Sheet resurfacing body serum. The razor is weighted, so you don’t have to apply pressure to achieve a close yet gentle shave. After removing hair, the serum’s unique, anti-inflammatory blend of AHA, PHA, BHA, and proline will take care of any ingrowns. 

If your under eye area feels lackluster, here’s a quick fix: Wear these under eye masks for 10 minutes a couple of times a week to perk up dull skin. The masks are chock full of vitamin B3, retinol, and pearl extract; plus, they’re paraben and sulfate free. Enthusiastic buyers say the masks give their eyes a dewy glow and cut down on puffiness, too.

If you love the look and feel of well-nourished nails, here’s a hydrating tool you can throw in your purse. This cuticle oil pen is compact and super easy to apply — thanks to the handy brush tip, you won’t spill excess oil all over the place. If you suffer from dryness or are prone to picking your cuticles, this oil will restore damage, provide some shine, and extend the life of your manicure. What’s not to love?

Speaking of all things nails, if you’ve never invested in your own nail products, this manicure system will be perfect for you: It includes a handful of long-lasting polishes, brushes, polish remover, cuticle serum, a nail buffer, a nail file, and (somehow?) more. For anyone spending cash on regular salon manicures, this set will be a significant game changer for your bank account. 

Spa day almost always includes a decent dose of exfoliating, and this callus stone is particularly helpful for smoothing out rough edges. The stone itself is durable and antibacterial, but the real star of the show is the ​​ceramic-stone-and-plastic handle. Buyers say that the handle makes the stone easy to hold in the middle of a slippery shower. If your current pumice stone is getting crusty, this may be your sign to upgrade. 

In need of a big skin refresh? This facial steamer will get rid of black heads and blemishes — but it will also open your pores so that your skin will absorb products more efficiently. You can also take your sweet time with your steam, since the water tank allows for 30 minutes of working time. To make things even more luxurious, this pick includes a towel warming chamber. You might as well open your own spa at this point. 

We’re all a little guilty of ignoring our scalps. But build-up from hair products and dead skin cells often causes dryness and itchiness. Consider this treatment a facial for your scalp: It will gently exfoliate skin, improve inflammation, and boost circulation (which helps with hair growth). One reviewer says she loves that applying this product makes her feel pampered: “it’s like you can feel it working right away! After massaging my scalp, I make a cup of tea and relax for 15-20 minutes. This is the most lux ‘me time’ I’ve had in months!” Sounds like she has the right idea. 

We’ll admit that this device is a bit of a splurge, but it’s so innovative that we couldn’t resist. This device is a microcurrent treatment that mimics the natural current of our faces (we lose this current with age, just like we lose collagen). The treatment works to tone facial muscles, improves skin tone, and improves the appearance of fine lines. 

If you haven’t gotten into ice rollers yet, here’s a crash course: You stick your ice roller into your freezer, pull it out during your daily skincare routine, and roll it across your face to reduce inflammation and increase blood flow. An added bonus? Reviewers say that using this ice roller reduces headaches and migraines. If you’ve had a long day, a few moments with this bad boy will be a wonderful treat without a huge time investment.

Facial and scalp care is awesome, but can you really replicate a spa experience without a massage tool? Introducing this pocket-sized Theragun mini, a handheld muscle treatment that you can easily apply to cramps, knots, and other points of tension. Buyers can’t gush about this massager enough: “​​Perfect size to hold comfortably and soft to the touch, making it easy to use. Does a fantastic job breaking up knots in muscles. The quality is unbeatable.”

For a fully immersive self-care experience, we love this light, comfy robe. Because who wants to apply skincare or wait for nails to dry with layers of pesky clothing in the way? Plus, the buttery fabric will be kind to your skin.