The Best Self Care Items for Women (175 plus to choose from!)
If you are looking for the absolute best self care items for women like you, the following list should help. You should know it really comes down to a combination of the following:
Your Personal Preference
We all have personal preferences for what we like and don’t like. Take perfume as an example, your signature scent might be perfect for you but not suit me at all. The same is true for self care items. So if you can try a sample size first, that is a great idea. Then you’ll know if it works for you.
Are Tailored to Your Individual Needs
Every woman is unique and self-care products are often tailored to address specific needs. You can select skincare products suitable for your skin type and/or skin tone. That way, you will find things that work perfectly for you.
Amount of Time Involved
How much time do you have for a skincare routine? There is a big difference in time available for new Moms vs. a Mom whose kids are teenagers.
What is the Cost Associated with the Products
We all have different price points we can afford. Luckily, there are a wide range of products available at just about all price points.
And fun fact, when I was a young college student, we used to haunt the malls for free samples. Try a site like hip2save.com for deals or samples on a wide variety of products. My favorite way to get a lot of products for cheap is to use Allure Beauty Box subscription or Ipsy.
Will you actually use the self care items?
If you know you won’t actually use the items listed below, don’t invest in them. If you think you might, but aren’t sure, try sharing products with a friend (hygienically, of course).
The Importance of Self Care Items for Women
I hope by now we all realize that self-care is a fundamental aspect of maintaining our well-being. And, this is particularly true for women (and especially Moms and caregivers).
We live in a world that places many and conflicting demands on women (all at the same time). These demands include: our career responsibilities, family obligations, and society’s expectations too.
Is it any wonder that prioritizing self-care becomes not only a luxury for women but also a necessity?
Skincare and Beauty Products that Can Make You Feel Like a Million Bucks
One way to incorporate self-care into your routine is to use products you love and look forward to using.
The following list has been compiled by me over the last several years. It includes a wide variety of items you might want to try or consider adding to your personal self-care routine.
Facial Skincare
There are four essential items every woman needs to take excellent care of their skin. You need a cleanser, a moisturizer, a serum (or multiple serums) to target your particular needs, and sunscreen.
Facial Cleansers
There are options for many different skin types. For example, there are foaming cleansers for oily skin or cream cleansers for dry skin. You can use micellar water for quick makeup removal. Cleansing brushes or facial cleansing devices provide a more thorough cleansing.
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banila Co USA Clean It Zero 3-in-1 Cleansing | 19.00 | banilausa.com | |
| Byoma Creamy Jelly Cleanser | 11.99 | byoma.com | |
| Tula Skincare Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser | 34.00 | tula.com | Smells divine |
| Aprilskin Carrotene IPMP Hydromelt Cleansing Balm | 28.00 | aprilskin.us | |
| Sephora Collection Clean Skin Gel Cleanser with Prebiotics | 12.00 | sephora.com | |
| Symply by Helena Simple Cleanser | 29.95 | symplybyhelena.com | |
| First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser | 34.00 | firstaidbeauty.com | |
| La Roche-Posay Lipikar Wash AP+ | 14.99 | laroche-posay.us | |
| Estee Lauder Perfectly Clean | 30.00 | ulta.com | |
| Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser for All Skin Types | 8.78 | walmart.com | Great for all skin types, very gentle for sensitive skin |
Face Creams
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Riley CEO Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Cream | 65.00 | sundayriley.com | |
| Dr. Jart+ Ceramide Cream* | 48.00 | us.drjart.com | |
| Solaana MD Healthy Base Layer | 54.00 | solaanamd.com | |
| Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ | 32.00 | ulta.com | |
| 111Skin Y Theorem Day Cream NAC Y | 260.00 | 111skin.com | Expensive and worth every penny |
| Trinny London BFF Cream | 50.00 | trinnylondon.com | This makes your skin look fabulous |
| Avant Deluxe Hyaluronic Acid Face and Eye Night Cream | 114.00 | avant-skincare.com | |
| Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Crème | 72.00 | ulta.com |
Eye Creams
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème | 44.00 | olehenriksen.com | |
| Saturday Skin Yuzu Vitamin C Bright Eye Cream | 32.00 | saturdayskin.com | |
| Beyou Caffeine Eye Cream | 25.00 | beyoucosmetics.com | |
| Neolastin Revitalize and Firm Eye Cream | 95.00 | neolastin.com |
Eye Serums and Eye Masks
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bliss Bright Idea Eyes Holographic Foil Eye Patches | 4.00 | blissworld.com | |
| Symbiosis Tightening & Resplendent Eye Mask | 93.00 | symbiosis-skincare.com | |
| Mudmasky Vitamin-Infused Eye Serum | 63.00 | mudmasky.com | |
| Sunday Riley 5 Stars Retinoid + Niacinmide Eye Serum | 65.00 | sundayriley.com |
Lip Masks and Scrubs
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belif Aqua Bomb Overnight Lip Mask | 22.00 | sephora.com | |
| Dr. PawPaw Overnight Lip Mask | 10.50 | ulta.com | |
| Manna Kadar Beauty Lippie Love Lip Scrub | 19.00 | mannakadarcosmetics.com |
Face Masks
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kibom Beauty Revitalizing Face Mask | 13.00 | kibonbeauty.com | |
| Rodial Dragon’s Blood Hyaluronic Mask | 58.00 | rodial.com | |
| Sweet Chef Beet Sheet Mask | 3.50 | sweetchefskincare.com | |
| Dr. Botanicals Turmeric Superfood Restoring Treatment Mask | 9.90 | us.drbotanicals.com | |
| Topicals Like Butter Hydrating Mask | 32.00 | mytopicals.com |
Face Mists
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tula Signature Glow Refreshing and Brightening Face Mist | 34.00 | tula.com | |
| Heritage Store Rosewater Refreshing Facial Mist | 10.89 | heritagestore.com |
Moisturizers
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naturopathica Calendula Cream | 70.00 | naturopathica.com | |
| Laniege Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer | 40.00 | us.laniege.com | |
| Sephora Collection Nourishing Moisturizer with Prebiotics | 18.00 | sephora.com | |
| Saturday Skin Pretty Pop Probiotic Power Whipped Cream | 45.00 | saturdayskin.com | |
| Cetaphil Deep Hydration Skin Restoring Water Gel | 27.99 | cetaphil.com | |
| Belif Aqua Bomb Brightening Vitamin C Cream | 43.00 | sephora.com | |
| Biossance Squalane and Omega Repair Cream | 58.00 | biossance.com | |
| Neogen Dermalogy Probiotics Youth Repair Cream | 48.00 | neogenlab.us | |
| Origins Ginzing Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer | 32.00 | origins.com | |
| Beautystat Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream | 50.00 | beautystat.com | |
| PCA Skin Rebalance Daily Moisturizer For all skin types | 53.00 | pcaskin.com | |
| Belif Aqua Bomb Hydrating Body Moisturizer | 30.00 | sephora.com |
Facial Serums and Treatments
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acaderma The Oasis Barrier Booster Serum | 68.00 | acaderma.com | |
| Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum | 65.00 | sundayriley.com | |
| French Girl La Flore Botanical Serum | 72.00 | frenchgirlorganics.com | |
| D’Alba Piedmont Aromatic Spray Serum | 45.00 | amazon.com | |
| Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops | 35.00 | glowrecipe.com | |
| Fleur and Bee Just Dew It Hydrating Serum | 34.00 | fleurandbee.com | |
| Donginbi Red Ginseng Daily Defense Essence Ex | 66.00 | amazon.com | |
| 111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Booster | 135.00 | 111skin.com | |
| Boscia 0.6% Pro-Retinol Repair and Renew Waterless Advanced Treatment | 48.00 | boscia.com | |
| Shani Darden Retinol Reform | 88.00 | shaniadarden.com | |
| Avant Collagen Intense Radiance Activator Serum | 125.00 | avant-skincare.com | |
| Hero Cosmetics Lightning Wand | 20.00 | herocosmetics.com | |
| Beautanio Beauty Raindrench Serum | 24.00 | beautaniqbeauty.com | |
| Mario Badescu Skin Care Vitamin C Serum | 45.00 | mariobadescu.com | |
| Lancome Genifique | 132.00 | lancome.com | |
| Hero Mighty Patch Micropoint for Dark Spots | 12.99 | herocosmetics.com | |
| Belif Aqua Bomb Hyalucid 11% Serum | 32.00 | ulta.com | |
| Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch | 12.99 | herocosmetics.us | |
| Rael Beauty Miracle Patch Invisible Spot Cover | 12.00 | getrael.com | |
| Ossea Essential Hydrating Oil | 36.00 | oseamalibu,com | |
| Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair | 55.00 | ulta.com | |
| Pili Ani Self Care Night Recovery Oil | 72.00 | piliani.com | |
| The Body Shop Drops of Youth Liquid Peel | 25.00 | thebodyshop.com |
Sunscreens
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tula Skincare Protect and Glow SPF 30 | 38.00 | tula.com | |
| Cotz Flawless Complexion SPF 50 Tinted | 27.50 | cotzskincare.com | |
| EltaMD UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ | 30.00 | eltamd.com | |
| La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 | 36.99 | laroche-posay.us | |
| SuperGoop Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 Serum | 46.00 | supergoop.com | LOVE this stuff – makes your face look like it is glowing |
Toners
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EltaMD Skin Recovery Toner | 20.00 | eltamd.com | |
| Whamisa Organic Flower Toner Deep Rich | 43.00 | us.whamisa.com | |
| Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner | 19.00 | pyunkangyul.us |
Exfoliators
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vasanti BrightenUp Exfoliator | 34.00 | vasanticosmetics.com | |
| Tula Skincare So Polished Exfoliating Sugar Scrub | 32.00 | tula.com | |
| Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator | 79.00 | drbrandtskincare.com |
Hair Care
Hair Shampoo and Conditioners
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viori Hidden Waterfall Shampoo and Conditioner Bars | 33.00 | viori.com | |
| Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal & Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo | 42.00 | briogeohair.com | |
| Aveda Nutriplenish Leave-In Conditioner | 13.00 | aveda.com | |
| Naturelab Perfect Repair Leave-in Treatment | 16.00 | naturelab.com | |
| Christophe Robin Leave-In Mist with Aloe Vera | 39.00 | sephora.com | |
| Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask | 38.00 | briogeohair.com | |
| Eva NYC Freshen Up Invisible Dry Shampoo | 6.00 | eva-nyc.com | |
| Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo | 26.00 | loveamika.com/allure | |
| Klorane Dry Shampoo with Nettle | 20.00 | kloraneusa.com |
Hair Treatments – Rinses, Creams, Masks, Serums and Repair
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Detox Kombucha Rinse | 28.50 | paulmitchell.com | Removes buildup and restores shine and curls to my hair |
| Christophe Robin Daily Hair Cream with Sandalwood | 43.00 | christopherobin.com | This makes my hair behave like no other |
| Voir A Walk in the Sun Inside Out Moisturizing & Repairing Masque | 26.00 | proteciaskincare.com | My hair feels a lot healthier after I use this |
| Naturelab Tokyo Repair Treatment Masque | 17.00 | naturelab.com | |
| Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp and Hair Strengthening Oil | 9.99 | mielleorganics.com | |
| Verb Ghost Oil | 18.00 | verbproducts.com | |
| Sachajuan Hair After the Sun | 37.00 | shop.sachajuan.com | |
| Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Serum | 52.00 | aveda.com | |
| Christophe Robin Regenerating Serum with Prickly Pear Oil | 49.00 | christopherobin.com | |
| Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray | 28.00 | colorwowhair.com |
Body Care
Bath Salts and Bath Bombs
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kneipp Dream Away Mineral Bath Salt | 20.00 | ulta.com | |
| Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salt Soaking Solution, Soothe & Sleep, Lavender | 5.87 | amazon.com | Inexpensive favorite for all time |
| Lush Bath Bombs | 6.50 and up | lush.com | Butterbear bath bomb makes your skin super soft |
Body Lotions, Body Oils and Scrubs
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neom Organics Perfect Night’s Sleep Magnesium Body Butter | 41.00 | us.neomorganics.com | Really does seem to work at helping me get to sleep |
| Esker Firming Oil | 40.00 | eskerbeauty.com | |
| Natura Ekos Tukuma Body Lotion | 27.00 | naturabrasil.com | |
| First Aid Beauty KP Smoothing Body Lotion with 10% AHA | 26.00 | firstaidbeauty.com | |
| Crabtree & Evelyn Velvet Body Melt | 35.00 | crabtree-evelyn.com | |
| Nativa Spa Starter Kit | 12.00 | shopnativaspa.com | |
| Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream | 45.00 | soldejaneiro.com | My daughter’s absolute fave |
| Sabon Body Scrub Patchouli Lavender Vanilla | 46.00 | sabonusa.com |
Hand Cream
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dionis Hand and Body Goat Milk Cream | 12.00 | dionisgmskincare.com | |
| L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream | 30.00 | loccitane.com | This is one of my favorites |
| Ahava Mineral Hand Cream Cactus & Pink Pepper | 36.00 | ahava.com | Love the smell and how it softens my skin |
Makeup
Mascaras, Eyelash Curlers, and False Eyelashes
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| YSL Beauty Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara | 29.00 | yslbeautyus.com | |
| Tarte Maneater Mascara | 25.00 | tartecosmetics.com | |
| Sephora Collection Big by Definition Mascara | 12.00 | sephora.com | |
| Wander Beauty Upgraded Lashes Treatment Mascara | 26.00 | wanderbeauty.com | |
| Blinc Ultravolume Tubing Mascara | 26.00 | blincinc.com | |
| Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara | 20.00 | rarebeauty.com | |
| Lancome Clis Booster XL | 30.00 | lancome.com | |
| Lancome Hypnose Drama | 33.00 | lancome.com | |
| Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme | 32.00 | ulta.com | |
| Tori Belle 9 to 5 Magnetude Magnetic Eyelashes and Liner | 55.00 | toribellecosmetics.com | |
| Eyeko Eyelash Curler | 15.00 | eyeko.com |
Eyebrow Gels, Pencils, and Pomade
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tynt Brow Gel in Clear | 14.00 | tyntbeauty.com | |
| True and Luscious Brow Definer Pencil | 20.00 | trueluscious.com | |
| Refy Brow Pomade | 20.00 | us.refybeauty.com |
Eyeshadows and Eyeliners
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Realher Cream Eyeshadow Stick in Chocolate | 19.00 | lordeandbelle.com | |
| Ciate London Everyday Vacay Palette | 28.00 | us.ciatelondon.com | |
| Tarte Quick Stick Waterproof Shadow and Liner in Rose Gold and Black | 19.99 | tartecosmetics.com | |
| Kaja Beauty Bento Bouncy Eyeshadow Trio in Chocolate Dahlia | 30.00 | sephora.com | |
| Modelco Metallic Eyeshadow Trio – St. Tropez | 25.00 | modelco.com | |
| Floss Eyeshadow Squad in Just Peachy | 21.00 | flossitup.com | |
| Trinny London Eye2Eye – Virtue | 18.00 | trinnylondon.com | |
| Lancome Color Design Eyeshadow | 25.00 | lancome.com | |
| Estee Lauder Double Wear Gel Eye Pencil | 30.00 | ulta.com | |
| Ciate London Fierce Flicks Precision Tip Liquid Liner | 19.00 | us.ciatelondon.com | |
| Lancome Le Crayon Khol | 28.00 | lancome.com |
Face Foundation and Concealers
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinny London Miracle Blur Concealer | 27.60 | trinnylondon.com | |
| Tarte Shape Tape Concealer | 31.00 | tartecosmetics.com | |
| Maybelline Dream Radiant Liquid Hydrating Foundation | 13.99 | maybelline.com | |
| IT CC+ Original Foundation | 47.00 | itcosmetics.com |
Facial Primers and Highlighters
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beauty Crop Melon Jelly Dewy Primer XXL | 22.00 | thebeautycrop.com | |
| Sephora Smooth and Blur Primer | 16.00 | sephora.com | |
| Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer | 36.00 | milkmakeup.com | |
| Beauty Bakerie Milk and Honey Highlighting Palette | 38.00 | beautybakerie.com | |
| Laritzy Cream Highlighter in Virtue | 20.00 | laritzy.com | |
| Saint Luxe Rose Gold Liquid Glow | 24.00 | saintluxebeauty.com | |
| Kevin Aucoin Glass Glow Face and Body Gloss | 35.00 | kevinaucoinbeauty.com | LOVE THIS STUFF |
Blush
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinny London Lip2Cheek – Freddie | 23.54 | trinnylondon.com | |
| Lancome Blush Subtil | 33.00 | lancome.com | |
| Nars Blush – Orgasm – Cream | 39.00 | narscosmetics.com |
Lip Balm, Lip Gloss, Lip Liners, and Lipstick
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whish Pink Champagne Lip Balm | 20.00 | whishbody.com | |
| Apto Skincare Orange Blossom Lip Balm | 5.00 | target.com | |
| Laritzy Cosmetics Lip Gloss in Curve | 16.00 | laritzy.com | |
| Trinny London Lip Glow – Cordy | 23.54 | trinnylondon.com | |
| Lancome Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss | 24.00 | lancome.com | |
| Uoma Badass MF Matte Filler Lip Liner in Rose | 16.00 | uomabeauty.com | |
| Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner | 22.00 | charlottetilbury.com | |
| Pound Cake Red Velvet Cake Batter | 26.00 | poundcakecosmetics.com | |
| Ofra Liquid Lipstick in Canyon | 26.00 | ofracosmetics.com | |
| Lancome Color Design Lipcolor | 35.00 | lancome.com | |
| Trinny London Lip2Cheek – Freddie | 23.54 | trinnylondon.com |
Other Self Care Items for Women
Here are a variety of items you might want to try and include in your self-care routines.
| Self Care Item | Cost | Where to Buy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uve Violet Antimicrobial blender | 19.99 | uvebeauty.com | |
| Carlucce Brush Bundle | 55.00 | carlucce.com | |
| Laruce LR 304 Angle Brush LR 316 Duo Fibre | 48.00 | larucebeauty.com | |
| Estee Lauder Gentle Eye Makeup Remover | 24.00 | ulta.com | |
| Flamingo Razor | 8.00 | target.com | |
| Rose Quartz Gua Sha Massager Set | 11.99 | amazon.com | |
| SolaWave 4-in-1 Facial Wand | 99.98 | amazon.com | |
| Silk Sleep Mask | 9.99 | amazon.com |
The Purpose of Self-Care Items (or Self-Care to the Rescue!)
Facilitating Self-Care Rituals
Self-care items are tangible tools we can use to engage in regular self-care rituals. Whether you choose a:
- calming skincare routine
- relaxing bath
- putting on our “game” face with our chosen makeup
Any of the above can improve our self-care experience.
Promoting Holistic Well-Being
Self-care goes well beyond skincare and beauty. It encompasses various aspects of life, from physical health and relaxation to intellectual growth and social connection. These self-care items serve as tools to support this holistic approach to well-being. Learn more about other self-care ideas here:
100 Self-Care Ideas When You Are Stumped
Simple Self Care Ideas and Tips
Encouraging Self-Compassion
These self care items can act as reminders to practice self-compassion on a daily basis. Whatever you choose to add to your routine, do it with the intention of taking good care of yourself.
Hopefully, this will remind you to take time for yourself. And that self-care is not selfish but necessary for our overall health and happiness. You can read more about that here too – Self-Care is it Selfish?.
Are your favorite products on this list? Let me know what your favorite products are in the comments section below. Enjoy!
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