There is a specific kind of slump that tends to settle in around late January. I call them the “winter uglies.” Last week, I caught my reflection and didn’t quite recognize the person looking back. Between the lingering winter chill and a recent surgery recovery that forced my usual self-care to the wayside, I felt off. My skin was dull, my hair lacked its usual life, and even my go-to self-tanner had turned against me.
When your internal light feels a bit flickery, it’s hard to show up fully in your home or your work. I decided that instead of waiting for spring to arrive, I would create my own shift. I wanted to look in the mirror and see a version of myself that felt confident, polished, and refreshed.
It wasn’t just about the aesthetics; it was about reclaiming the ritual of taking care of me. Over the last few days, I’ve been intentional about turning things around, and the results have been the breath of fresh air I desperately needed.
Here is the step-by-step refresh that brought me back to life.
For Your Skin
The Super Hydrator
Dry skin in the winter is itchy, pale, cracked and puffy. This facial hydrator at night CHANGED my skin. I wake up glowing.
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Dermaplaner Facial Razors
If your face is dull and dry and nothing is sitting right, use this immediately! Takes off all the dead skin and unwanted hair.
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Latme Ice Roller
Like a cold plunge for your face. I keep this ice roller in my freezer and nothing brightens and tightens my face faster.
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Pink Peptides Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patches
My every morning ritual! Depuffs, de-wrinkles, dark circles are gone! I leave them on at least 10 min, but as long as I can.
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Rena Chris Gua Sha
I gua sha EVERY night (for the past two years) and I can visibly see a huge difference in my face. (I use this after my nightly face oil)
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Antioxidant Face Tanning Mist
I love this easy to use micro tanning mist for my face. It’s lightweight, hyrdrating and gives me the perfect glow.
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Lymphatic Drainage Massage Brush
In the morning, I like to use this softer contour brush that needs no slip to drain the puffy out.
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V-Facial Intensive Wrap Face Mask
My fave face mask that I put on (all the way down my neck!) when I can’t shake the dullness.
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For Your Body
Daily Glow Body Lotion
In the deep of winter, I switch from tanning mousses to gradual glowy lotions. They are hydrating and look a lot more natural.
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Weighted Vest
Get moving!!! I love to go for a brisk walk (this vest ups the game and keeps me warmer), but wearing this around the house works, too!
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Raw Batana Oil Scalp Mask
Love using this hair mask right before a shower. It turns dull, dry hair into thick, shiny strands.
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Miracle Rescue Hair Mask
Use after the shower in place of conditioner to keep my hair hydrated.
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Lumify Eye Drops
I had never used this product and now I will never NOT use it. In less than a min, these made the whites of my eyes their whitest.
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Lymphatic Support Liquid Extract
I take a dropper and a half of these lymphatic drops first thing every morning. Cures puffiness and keeps things going.
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Teeth Whitening Bundle
These made my teeth next-level white. And in the winter, I need all the brightness I can get to my complexion.
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Lymphatic Cleanse Tea Strips
My morning tea, every morning. Detoxing. Helps with your lymphatic system and has no tea bags! Instantly melts into hot water.
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FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw
You’re probably not drinking enough water in the winter, which leads to dehydration. Having a bottle beside me at all times is key.
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