Home 6 Self-Care Finds For The New Year Make a New Year’s self-care resolution (and actually stick with it) with these smart finds. By Melanie Rud Melanie Rud Melanie Rud is a Chicago-based beauty writer and editor who is responsible for Midwest Living's beauty content. Prior to moving to Chicago, Melanie held staff positions at Shape, Good Housekeeping, and Health. She now writes for numerous print and digital outlets, appears on television as a beauty and lifestyle expert, and consults with beauty brands. She holds a BA in Journalism and English from New York University. When she's not writing about all things beauty, you can find her organizing her beauty closet, watching anything and everything on Bravo, or spending time with her beloved rescue dog, George. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 22, 2020 1 SLEEP TIGHT Besides boosting your immunity, a full night of sleep will give you the energy and outlook to help achieve every other goal. The Sleep Rollerball from Minneapolis-based Essence One features calming essential oils blended to help you chill out and unwind at bedtime. $18. essenceone.life 2 TEST THE WATER Set a goal to wash your face every night, no matter how tired you are, and keep Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water on your bathroom counter. This two-in-one cleanser works as both makeup remover and face wash. Apply with a cotton pad or tissue, swipe across your skin, and hit the sack—no rinsing required. $5. ulta.com 3 SOAK IT IN Prioritize you, for real, by carving out time for a weekly bath. Go all in with Equilibria’s Mindful Mineral Soak, infused with both CBD and essential oils to calm mind and body. It comes from a female-owned company in Chicago that’s revolutionizing the CBD market. $45. myeq.com 4 DOSE UP If you struggle to keep up with taking vitamins, consider a Nurish by Nature Made Vitamin Subscription. Each box includes a month’s supply of daily vitamin packs, filled with personalized supplements based on an online, science-based assessment. From $35 per month. nurish.com 5 COMPLEXION PERFECTION Repeat after us: I will wear sunscreen every single day. Stock up on It Cosmetics’ Your Skin But Better CC Cream SPF 50+. In addition to that oh-so-important daily dose of sun protection, it provides color coverage, hydration and even anti-aging benefits. Multitasking for the win. $40. ulta.com 6 WASH AND GO We’re gonna go on a limb and guess that washing makeup brushes isn’t high on your to-do list. Enter MakeUp Eraser’s The Sponge, the firstever machine-washable makeup sponge; pop it in the plastic wash ball and toss it in alone or with towels. $18. sephora.com From an expert Tatjana Dzamov, the lead medical aesthetician at Donaldson Plastic Surgery in Columbus, Ohio, urges clients to avoid falling in the trap of a complicated routine with too many products. Her biggest tips: Resolve to cleanse and moisturize morning and night, two simple steps that can make all the difference for your skin. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit