]Self-care is essential in our books, because as they say: you can’t pour from an empty cup! Taking time to look after you gives you the space to relax and reset, and address any thoughts or actions that may be weighing your down. We pretty much guarantee you’ll emerge all the better for it, whether your best form of self-care is a walk with a friend, visit to a spa or just time alone with a good book.

With all that in mind, we’ve compiled a line-up of some of our favourite treats for under $50 that will help you add a little ‘me time’ to your life whilst giving your skin a little extra TLC to boot…

Henne Organics Luxury Lip Balm

US-based clean beauty brand Henné Organics was conceived around the idea of experiencing a little luxury every day, and their 100 per cent natural and moisturising organic lip balm is a great place to start. Founded by the inspirational Laura Xiao, Henné Organics use only the most nourishing and sumptuous ingredients to create their beautiful lip treats, and you can rest assured that everything they do is USDA Certified Organic and Leaping Bunny Certified Cruelty-Free. Doing good and feeling good at the same time? Guaranteed.

Corbin Rd Gua Shua

Gua Sha is the ancient Chinese therapy of scraping the skin with a specially designed tool in combination with an oil, cream or serum to improve the skin’s overall appearance via micro-circulation. A gua sha tool is essential for every at-home facial, and Corbin Rd’s Gua Shua kit is the perfect marriage of nature and luxury. Regular gua sha sessions will stimulate blood flow, reduce scar tissue, sculpt and lift the face, as well as move stagnant fluid under the skin to de-puff and bring back that glow. This little kit includes all you need to get started, and you’ll soon be reaping the benefits.

Alder New York Cleansing Facial Brush

Designed to boost the efficiency of your daily face cleanser, gently exfoliate the skin, improve circulation, and relieve muscle tension, Alder New York’s cute as a button Cleanser Facial Brush makes a perfect addition to any skincare routine. Made up of over 1.25 million gentle nylon bristles that sweep away dry and dead skin to leave your face feeling soft and looking fresh, it even comes with a sleek storage stand so it can dry between uses. Taking cleansing to a lush new level? Now that’s self-care!

Ethique Lime & Ginger Body Polish

A deliciously scented, super-effective body exfoliant is a must in any self-care routine, and the beautiful Lime & Ginger Body Polish from Ethique is a stellar example. Its formula is made up of creamy cocoa butter, luscious lime oil and polishing pumice. The scent is both sweet and zingy, refreshing the senses and softening the skin. And if you need any further reason to indulge in this marvel, its clever block delivery system saves 900ml of water, while its packaging is 100 per cent compostable! 

BAWDY Slap It Restesturising Detoxifying Caffeine Butt Mask

We love BAWDY butt masks for their ability to help combat gravity and perfect the appearance of your skin, whilst providing a much-needed giggle thanks to their irreverent style. They are formulated to tone and help contour your butt leaving it taut and smooth, and the Retexturizing Detoxifying Caffeine Butt Mask improves skin texture by eliminating orange peel appearance and helps to improve skin tone. Key ingredients are things like regenerating aloe leaf juice, refreshing orange peel extract, goji berry and caffeine, so you’ll be more than ready to show off that tush if and when needed.