After years of unsettling events and lots of unknowns, it’s no surprise that people are feeling all kinds of emotions. Many have even taken matters into their own hands by way of creating safe spaces to serve as some form of escape.
These emotional escape rooms, which the Pinterest Predicts Trend Report for 2022 coins as “safe spaces for feels” 一 are dedicated to decompression and relaxation. These spaces can come in the form of crystal rooms 一 if you’re feeling the vibrations 一 libraries, music rooms, or our personal favorite; beauty havens. And if the latter is more your thing, then we’ve got just the products to keep your oasis well stocked with the self-care must-haves you deserve.
Check out these top-rated drugstore finds you’ll want to keep handy in your emotional escape room.
L’Oréal Paris Micellar Cleansing Water Complete Cleanser Waterproof - All Skin Types
Nothing says relaxation like taking your makeup off and revealing a fresh, cleansed face. With this gentle micellar water, you can remove all traces of makeup while refreshing your skin and leaving it feeling balanced. Simply pour some onto a soft cotton pad and gently sweep it across your face. It’s a total skin refresh that won’t require a skin.
L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum
If you’re anything like us, pampering your complexion is a form of escapism and relaxation. That’s why this serum is a must for your escape room. It’s lightweight, smooth texture glides onto the skin with ease, and it works to replump the skin leaving it hydrated and glowing.
L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives with 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid, 1% Caffeine Eye Serum
Being tired (or emotionally drained) can show in your eye area in the form of dark circles and puffiness. Combat that with this hydrating under eye serum that contains a cooling triple roller application that can be used to massage the skin and refresh the area. Just five minutes of massage can help you reset your mind and your body — namely, your under-eye area.
L’Oréal Paris Pure Clay Detox & Brighten Face Mask
Nothing says self-care like a detoxifying face mask to rid your skin of impurities 一 and detox any bad energy. This one is formulated with charcoal and clay to act as a magnet and pull dirt and oil from the skin, leaving your complexion looking clarified and refreshed.
L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Overnight Mask
If you’ll be spending time in your emotional escape room while winding down for your bedtime routine, don’t forget to stock it with a hydrating overnight mask. This pick is formulated with retinol, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid to address signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles. Plus, it coats your face in hydration, ensuring you wake up with plump, moisturized skin.
L’Oréal Paris Glow Paradise Lip Balm-in-Gloss Pomegranate Extract
If you can’t get enough of a glossy pout, opt for this comforting formula that envelops the lips in a creamy, hydrating formula. In addition to providing a flush of color to your lips, this formula keeps them looking and feeling soft and healthy all day long.
Editor’s tip: If lip balms are more up your alley, the L’Oréal Paris Balm-in-Lipstick with Pomegranate Extract is for you. Keep this lip balm and gloss hybrid near to provide the lips with a hint of buildable color while nourishing them thanks to pomegranate in the formula, so your lips will be as comforted as the rest of you.
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Written by: Alyssa Kaplan, Photo Design: Crystal Miller