A Definitive List of the Best Self Care & Wellness Products We Bought Ourselves in 2021

Heads up, this article includes sexual wellness products from our Adore Beauty sex category. Read this letter from our founder Kate Morris to find out why we're passionate about normalising conversations around sexual pleasure and health. Now, onwards!

Once upon a pre-pandemic time, wellness products felt a bit... indulgent.

Maybe even woo woo.

Self care was a unicorn-like concept many of us were "too busy" to practice. But then things shifted. Lockdowns forced us to slow down.

So, if there was ever a year when self care was relevant, it was 2021. And 2020.

LOOK AWAY, 2022.

If you found yourself gravitating towards small self care rituals and wellness products to help boost your spirits over the last year, you’re not alone!

Quick skincare routines became 10-step at-home facials. We started taking collagen supplements. And hair supplements. And gut supplements.

And we bought a lot of candles and home fragrances. Anything just to make the living room feel and smell more relaxing.

Sure, self care and wellness products are nice-to-have items, not must-haves. But if you have the means, we think you bloody well deserve them.

Don't know where to start? That's where we come in.

We looked at the data to narrow down this list of the most popular self care products and wellness products Adore Beauty customers added to cart in 2021.

So, in no particular order...

1. SALT BY HENDRIX Rose Quartz Gua Sha.

What:

SALT BY HENDRIX Rose Quartz Gua Sha

• The Gua Sha massage tool comes from an ancient Chinese medicine practice that promotes wellness by helping to improve and stimulate circulation.

• Revives skin by helping with health, elasticity, tone and firmness, and also contours and sculpts the face.

• Made from natural Rose Quartz sourced from Brazil.

• To be used after applying facial serums by gently scraping tool against the skin in upward and outward motions.

You can learn more about how to use a Gua Sha tool in our YouTube video below.

What Adore customers say…

“Adding this to my routine has helped me relax before bed. I use a face oil and it really glides nicely with no tugging. I definitely feel less puffy in the face.”

“Best beauty tool I've bought!! It feels like a professional facial and helps to relieve tension. It also looks so beautiful and comes in a cute lil pink pouch. Would definitely recommend!!”

Shop the SALT BY HENDRIX Rose Quartz Gua Sha here:

2. Glasshouse A TAHAA AFFAIR Candle.

What:

Glasshouse A TAHAA AFFAIR Candle 380g

• A yummy and sweet blend of caramel and vanilla that is meant to evoke the luxury of a Polynesian sunset, while creamier notes make your living space smell like a tropical getaway.

• Made from high-quality non-toxic soy blend wax. Natural, lead-free cotton wicks. Vegan and cruelty-free

• Triple-scented for longer-lasting fragrance with up to 65 hours burn time.

• Notes include Pineapple, Coconut, Fruit, Caramel and Vanilla.

What Adore customers say…

"One of my favourite scents! Even when I don't have it burning, I can often smell it, Divine!"

"I am obsessed with this candle. I love Glasshouse and have purchased other candles, however I will always come back to this one. I first smelled it in someone else's house and purchased immediately."

"Smells delicious and the scent carries throughout most of my house, even when the candle is not burning. I will be repurchasing the large size."

Shop Glasshouse A TAHAA AFFAIR Candle here:

3. WelleCo SUPER ELIXIR Greens.

What:

WelleCo SUPER ELIXIR Greens Pouch Refill 300g

• A plant-based greens superfood powder that helps to improve energy levels, promote glowing skin and helps to repair skin inflammation caused by sugar, dairy, alcohol or stress.

• Key ingredients include spirulina, turmeric, maitake and shiitake mushrooms, omega 3, pro and prebiotics.

• May help boost immune system, cognitive function and hair health.

• Eco-friendly packaging. Vegan and gluten, dairy, wheat and soy free. No refined sugars.

• A 300g packet delivers about four weeks' worth of servings.

What Adore customers say…

“Here I was thinking it would take a week at least to see the results. Day 1 my energy levels were next level. I usually have a few coffees throughout the day, I only had one. I have also noticed that my skin looks much better and my nails are much healthier and stronger."

"I've tried so many products similar to this and I usually can't stand the taste but this one is great. This tastes so good in my juice in the morning. Highly recommend."

Shop WelleCo SUPER ELIXIR Greens here:

4. L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil.

What:

L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil 500ml

• This luxe shower oil is one of the best body cleansing products for dry skin.

• Shower oils like this one tend to be more hydrating than a shower gel.

• Infused with almond oil and moisturising lipids, plus rosemary leaf extract, sunflower seed and grape seed oil.

• Smells DIVINE. 

• An all-time favourite of beauty editor Amy's, she even wrote a whole article about shower oils right here.

What Adore customers say…

"Received this in a gift set in a sample size and have already repurchased. It is a splurge item, but worth it."

"This is just so smooth. It is also my husband's go-to in the shower. He loves it, and I've heard him tell his mates about it too!"

Shop L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil here:

5. Vush Abbie.

What:

Vush Abbie

• Wonderful sexual wellness product for self-pleasure.

• A powerful G-spot vibrator that can be used both internally and externally by all bodies, genders and all gender pairings.

• Has 25 personalised levels and intensities, with a unique shape and texture designed for both internal and external use.

• Discrete and quiet design, comes with a magnetic USB charging cable, Vush storage bag and user manual.

• Medical-grade silicone is 100 per cent waterproof and safe for all bodies. Made in Australia.

• Want more info? You can read our Vush Abbie review here.

What customers say… 

"This thing is phenomenal and I have recommended it to all of my friends.” – Vush Instagram.

Shop the Vush Abbie device here:

6. Keeko Premium Copper Tongue Cleaner.

What:

Keeko Premium Copper Tongue Cleaner

• A great alternative to mouthwashes that often contain strong ingredients, keep bad breath at bay with this premium tongue cleaner.

• Detoxifies mouth, naturally reduces bacteria and helps to prevent cavities.

• Environmentally-friendly, it’s made from 100% copper and is free of plastic packaging.

• Only needs to be used with light pressure on the tongue and can be rinsed with warm, soapy water. 

What Adore customers say…

"You will never feel like you have brushed your teeth properly once you start using this! Game changer."

“I regret all the years I wasn't using a tongue cleaner, which seems pretty nasty now. If you're not using some kind of tongue cleaner/scraper, you seriously need to step up your oral hygiene game! You'll be glad you did and will never look back."

Shop the Keeko Premium Copper Tongue Cleaner here:

7.  The Beauty Chef Glow Inner Beauty Essential.

What:

The Beauty Chef Glow Inner Beauty Essential

• The Beauty Chef’s Glow is their #1 selling product to support gut health, skin health and general wellbeing.

• Contains a delicious berry blend of 18 Certified Organic wholefoods to help you glow from the inside out.

• Includes bio-fermented maqui berries, queen garnet plum, pomegranate fruit peel extract and a host of other skin-loving ingredients to help with collagen production.

• Dissolve in water or orange juice, or add to your smoothie or yoghurt.

• Certified Organic, vegan, non GMO, no preservatives or colours, and free from gluten, dairy, soy, nuts and eggs.

What Adore customers say…

"I have been using Beauty Chef for over 4 years off and on. I always notice my skin becomes clearer and GLOWY whenever I am really consistent with it. Highly recommend.”

"Have only been using it for a few weeks now and I can see a big difference in my skin. I have a pretty good face routine but this has just added to it. Recommend for sure."

Shop The Beauty Chef Glow Inner Beauty Essential here:

8. Aesop Anouk Oil Burner Blend.

What:

Aesop Anouk Oil Burner Blend

• A relaxing blend of citrus and floral scents to help calm and quiet stress.

• Key ingredients include lemon rind, ylang ylang, bergamot rind and grapefruit peel oil.

• Simply add three to five drops to your oil burner, perfect for adding a nice ambience to your living space.

• Can pop in the bathroom for a great way to wind down when taking a bath or showering, too.

What Adore customers say…

"I am loving this scent and the fact that my house now smells like an Aesop store - how could you get much better?"

"This is a fantastic oil burner blend. Its a great refreshing scent and not too "heavy" like some woodier blends can be. It takes about 4 drops to have a really nice to have drift throughout the house."

Shop Aesop Anouk Oil Burner Blend here:

9. Smile Makers The Billionaire.

What:

Smile Makers The Billionaire

• This is a popular choice of our sexual wellness products and works as both an internal and external vibrator.

• It's ultra-quiet, with 4 speed settings and 2 pulsation modes, and a versatile shape that can be used on any erogenous zone.

• Previously, this device was called the Millionaire. But you know what's better? Being a billionaire.

What Adore customers say…

"This was my first time purchasing a vibrator, and it lived up to my expectations - compact, comfortable, does the job, and is it weird to call it cute!? I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting something that isn’t intimidating for their first vibrator!"

"Look, social distancing and isolation has been particularly tough on us single women. A friend mentioned she had just purchased a vibrator and I thought, what the hell, first time for everything. This seemed to fit the bill. I wasn't sure ~how~ but, didn't take long to figure out. In fact, it didn't take long at all."

Shop the Smile Makers The Billionaire here:

10. Trophy Skin RejuvaliteMD.

What:

Trophy Skin RejuvaliteMD

• The Trophy Skin RejuvaliteMD is an LED light therapy device that can be used in the comfort of your own home.

• Promises to deliver salon quality results when it comes to improving skin radiance and elasticity, in just five minutes.

• LED technology works to reduce the appearance of dark spots, safely stimulate skin healing and promote collagen production.

• Has four different UV-free wavelengths: red light for producing collagen, yellow light to reduce redness and improves blood circulation, amber light to further help with redness, flushing and spider veins, and infrared light - invisible wavelengths that penetrate the skin deeply.

What Adore customers say…

"Bought this after eagerly awaiting [beauty editor] Jo's review. So glad you guys do all the research for us, as I'm always a bit sceptical of at-home devices. I've been using it twice a day for about a week and have already noticed a difference."

"I didn't take before and after pics as I am a terrible photographer, but it has made my skin less sensitive, helped breakouts resolve quicker and skin is clearer, more even and plumper."

"I put it on my bedside table and just lie under for five mins morning or night. I was glad to have a bit of pampering during lockdown, and I can feel it working after a few mins."

Shop the Trophy Skin LED device here:

You can read a full review of the Trophy Skin LED device here, or watch our YouTube video below.

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