10+ Must-Have Self-Care Products for May 2025

Because self-care is more than face masks. It’s how you show up for yourself every day.

We’ve all heard the phrase “self-care isn’t selfish”, but what if we took that one step further? What if we treated self-care as an act of soft discipline? Something that isn’t just about winding down with a face mask (although yes, we love that too), but about doing the small, meaningful things your future self will actually thank you for?

Whether you’re in your reset era, your soft girl spring, or just trying to make it through May feeling a little more you, these self-care finds are here to elevate your daily rituals and routines. Because self-care isn’t just a luxury, it’s how you build the best version of yourself.

Here’s what we’re loving this month!

Also read: 5 self care gift basket ideas that your friends will love!

1. Rheal Superfoods Beauty Blend

Because your skin deserves the very best!

Self-care isn’t just about in-the-moment pampering. It’s about building habits that lead to lasting wellness and growth. This is where the Rheal Superfoods Beauty Blend comes in. This superfood blend is packed with everything that you need to glow (inside and out) and removes the need for a lengthy skin-care routine.

I personally love this blend because it actually tastes GOOD and I started to see a difference in my skin after just one week of using it.

I’ve been trying to implement more superfoods into my diet and these blends have been a complete game changer!

2. At-Home Pilates Accessories

Resistance bands, a mat you actually like the look of, and ankle weights you’ll want to wear to brunch.

If you’re looking to romanticise your movement routine, this is where to start.

Pilates at home is low-impact, effective and totally mood-boosting—and having cute, functional accessories makes it that much easier to stay consistent.

3. Fancy Glasses for Your Mocktails (or Evening Magnesium Drink)

Because your nightly wind-down drink deserves to feel a little extra.

Pour your sparkling water or sleepy-time tonic into a glass that feels special. Think vintage coupes, ribbed tumblers, or something with a gold rim.

Hydration, but make it romantic.

4. The Dream Life Guided Journal

A journal that helps you reconnect with what you actually want.

This isn't your average blank notebook. The Dream Life journal is filled with thoughtful prompts to help you visualise your goals, let go of what’s not serving you, and start building a life that feels aligned. It’s gentle, empowering, and a must for your slow mornings.

The Dream Life Guided Journal
£25.00

5. A Cute Athleisure Set for Your Daily Steps

Because feeling put-together makes it 10x more likely you’ll leave the house.

Self-care means looking after your body and your energy. A comfy but elevated matching set makes those daily steps feel less like a chore and more like a lifestyle.

Asos have some really cute activewear sets that don’t cost a fortune (thank me later!)

6. Noise-Cancelling Headphones

For peace, presence, and playlists that help you focus or unwind.

Whether you're deep into a Notion planning session or taking a long solo walk, these will change your entire experience. Protect your peace, block out the noise (literally), and romanticise your routine.

7. Shower Steamers

Like a spa moment, but in your own bathroom.

Pop one of these into your shower and let the essential oils turn your morning or evening rinse into a sensory ritual. Eucalyptus for calm, citrus for energy- thank me later.

8. A Nourishing Hair Mask

Self-care also means looking after the parts of you you’ve neglected.

If your ends are feeling fried or your hair just needs some love, a weekly hair mask is a tiny way to show yourself care. Apply it, light a candle, and let it work its magic while you journal or scroll Pinterest in peace.

9. The Productivity Method Planner

Designed to help you work smarter, not harder.

This is the planner for when you’re ready to get intentional about how you spend your time. With prompts to plan, reflect, and prioritise, it helps you build structure in a way that still feels soft, not stressful.

10. Notion

For the girlies who love to plan, vision board, and life-organise in aesthetic mode.

Notion is basically a digital version of your dream planner. Whether you use it for goal-setting, habit-tracking or planning your dream life, it keeps everything in one beautiful, organised space.

11. The WeGlow Fitness App

A holistic fitness app that actually supports your goals and your mindset.

Created by personal trainer Stef Williams, WeGlow is more than just workouts. It’s about building strength, showing up with consistency, and feeling empowered in your body. There are low-impact options, challenges, and lots of mindset encouragement built in.

I’ve been using the at-home pilates workouts and have been absolutely loving them!

Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or even time-consuming. But it does have to be intentional.

These small-but-mighty products are all about helping you romanticise your routine, protect your energy, and stay gently accountable to your future self.

Because the best version of you? She’s already in there. These are just the tools to help her thrive.

Ruby Layram

Ruby is the founder of The Elevate Edit. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Winchester and previously volunteered with Mind where she helped people to improve their mental health. As well as running The Elevate Edit, Ruby contributes regularly to a number of personal finance publications including The Motley Fool UK and MoneyMagpie UK.

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