This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx.
Without the hustle and bustle, go-go-go mentality that used to be so characteristic of my life here in NYC, I’ve been left alone with my thoughts. Who am I without the glamorous events, bottomless brunches, back-to-back meetings, early morning photoshoots, and late-night subway rides? My once hectic life has slowed to an easy pace and upon deeper introspection, I’ve come to truly revel in my solitude.
As of late, I’ve tried all types of fun hobbies that my busy life before didn’t allow time for. I’ve taken up candle making, I reignited my love for baking and I’ve even started drawing again– a childhood passion that fell by the wayside as adult responsibilities monopolized my schedule and zapped my mental energy. Most importantly, I now have time and energy to pamper myself. I underestimated how much of a difference taking the time for beauty rituals on a regular basis can make.
Babbleboxx sent me their spring pick me ups and I want to share with you how I give myself an at-home spa day with the products they sent over. Since I’m guilty of neglecting my feet, I opted to initiate my spa day by slathering my feet with Kerasal Intensive Foot Repair the night before. It’s a hydrating foot cream for dry cracked feet. I slipped on a plush pair of socks and kept the product on overnight. They claimed that you would see results in 24 hours and it’s absolutely true! The next morning I woke up to baby soft feet. Check out Kerasal’s Amazon store!
Keeping my nails healthy has been a longstanding priority for me. So, I was thrilled to try out the Kerasal Multi-Purpose Nail Repair, which is billed to restore fortitude to your nails even if they’re damaged from gel manicures. It takes a few weeks to see results, so I’ll keep you all posted on that! If you want to try out the products from Kerasal, you can get a coupon here!
After prepping my nails, I do an at-home manicure. I opted for this lovely lilac nail polish from Halo Hand, since lilac seems to be the color du jour! The first coat went on smoothly, but I started to notice some streaking on the second coat. The nail polish dries super fast and has held up without chipping so far. Just be sure to let each coat of nail polish dry before painting an additional layer to avoid bubbling. Use code MYFIRSTHALOGIFT for 10% off and a free gift with your first purchase on Halo Hand.
Skincare is key and I love this LiftActiv Supreme H.A. Wrinkle Corrector from VICHY. It’s incredibly hydrating and has anti-aging properties. I know we say Black don’t crack, but a bit of preventative maintenance always helps!
No at-home spa day would be complete without soaking in the bathtub and for me, also shaving my legs. I used the Moroccan Rose shave oil from Tree Hut. I love their exfoliating products and the shave oil is quickly becoming a new favorite. If you’re someone who uses coconut oil to shave instead of shaving cream, you’ll love this! Also, check out their Bare Moisturizing Shave Oil in Coconut Lime.
I slipped into these comfy Reef pool float sandals. The yellow color is so fun and I love having house shoes for these chill self-care days. While taking care of my outside appearance is certainly part of my self-care routine, it’s equally important to encourage mindfulness. That’s why I love journaling. Running Press makes a Year of Weeks journal with all types of fun writing prompts that are designed to push you out of your comfort zone. It would make for a thoughtful gift book too!
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