Happy Monday! I can’t believe it’s Thanksgiving week… and even though the holiday will be different for so many this year (my family included), I know it will still be a nice day. Thanksgiving also marks the start of a crazy cyber week (black Friday, cyber Monday, etc). It seems like every year it starts earlier and earlier and get more intense. Part of my job is to highlight sales and be a resource for anyone looking for them. I’m sharing deals on things I love that I think you’ll like too. However, that said I don’t want anyone to feel pressured or like you “have” to buy things. I really don’t want anyone to feel bad if they are not in a position to spend right now. What matters most, especially right now, is health. These are all just material things that do not matter in the grand scheme of things.

Sorry for the rant, it’s just important for me to be transparent – this year more than ever.

With all that said I did want to mention a few of my favorite brands are having beauty sales right now; Elemis, Murad and Vanity Planet. These are all brands I’ve used for years.

I started using Elemis almost 4 years ago when I was pregnant with Crosby and really fell in love with their products. My #1 holy grail from them is their pro-collagen cleansing balm. I’m a big fan of double cleansing and have tried just about every cleansing balm on the market and nothing compares to this one. It really melts your makeup off and cleanses your skin. I also think their gift sets are worth checking out if you’re looking for gifts for beauty lovers – or maybe just a kit to try out some of their products.

Murad is another brand I’ve loyally used for years. I really love their retinol line for anti-aging products. Specifically this serum and eye cream. I’m also a big fan of their sunscreen and vitamin c line. They also have some really fun holiday sets.

I’ve talked about the Vanity Planet Aira facial steamer at length in the past so I won’t be too redundant other than mention how much I love this device. It feels like a luxe treat for my skin that I can quickly do in my own bathroom. I think it would be an amazing gift. I’m also a big fan of their cleansing brush.

Thank you so much for reading – hope you have a great start to your Thanksgiving week.

I realized the other day it was six months ago we went into lockdown and the world shut down. Half a year! While we’re not in an extreme lockdown situation anymore, life has definitely changed. Neither of my kids have been to a store or restaurant since the beginning of March and we are limiting our outings as well. That being said there are three things I’ve loved having while quarantining at home and will continue to use moving forward.

Beauty fridge – I asked for this for Christmas and Jeff rolled his eyes (but still got it for me!) It lives on my dresser and houses some of my beauty products and items that I swear work better when chilled. Sheet masks, face rollers, certain eye and face creams that feel so amazing when you take them out of the cold fridge. This is a pretty compact fridge and it’s not expensive but has made this time feel more luxe.

Aera diffuser – I’d been wanting a diffuser for awhile but never pulled the trigger. Aera approached me to work together at the beginning of the year (pre-lockdown) and I happily jumped! What perfect timing. This is a smart diffuser that’s hypoallergenic and safe for the whole family… pets too. You can adjust the settings depending on how strong you want the fragrance to be. It is a splurge but I think it’s well worth it, the scents last a loooong time. I think it would make a great gift if you’re thinking ahead to the holidays! They gave me a discount code for 20% off – ASHLEY20

Vanity Planet facial steamer – I can’t even tell you how much I love this little gadget. I use it nightly after I was my face and before I apply moisturizer and serums. It totally makes me feel like I’m at a spa. It’s pretty compact and easy to use, it has a small tank in the back that you fill with distilled water, plug in and steam. You can also add essential oils to the tank for an even more spa-like experience. This would be an amazing holiday gift & I have a discount code for 50% off making it just over $50! ASHNFASHN50