Skincare + Wellness

Feeling Stressed? Keep Calm With These Beauty Essentials


Feeling a it of the post-summer blues? Whether you’re having personal troubles, stressful situations in your work life (believe us, we’ve all been there), or just going through an emotional rough patch, stress can pop up at any moment and truly get the best of you — or, more specifically, your skin.

 

Studies have recently shown that stress can lead to skin issues like acne and inflammation. So, when the times are getting tough, what can we do to bring our complexions back to a relaxed state? With a few skincare essentials, of course. Below, check out a few of our favorite skincare picks for winding down:

 

Face Masks

What’s better than winding down with a glass of merlot and a face mask after a stress-filled day at the office? Absolutely nothing. Try grabbing a face mask with anti-inflammatory properties to keep any redness and flaring down.

 

COOLS Picks:

LE LABO

Face Mask

$45

AESOP

Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Masque

$45

LA MER

The Intensive Revitalizing Mask

$175

 

 

Face Rollers

Not only do these facial rollers feel extremely soothing, but it turns out that they actually have skincare benefits.

 

COOLS Picks:

KITSCH

Facial Ice Roller

$18

SHIFFA

Dual Jade Roller

$63

MDNA SKIN

The Beauty Roller

$200

 

 

Eye Masks

Are sleepless nights leaving you with puffy eyes and dark circles? Then give your undereyes some extra TLC with soothing eye masks.

 

COOLS Picks:

TONYMOLY

I’m Green Tea Gel Eye Patch

$4

PATCHOLOGY

5-Piece Flash Patch Illuminating Eye Gels

$15

PETER THOMAS ROTH

24K Gold Lift & Firm Hydra-Gel Eye Patches

$75$63.75

 

 

Serums

If your stressed out complexion looks like it needs some heavily artillery to calm it down, then reach for a comforting serum. Look for serums with hydrating, anti-inflammatory properties.

 

COOLS Picks:

BEBOE

Serum

$148

JOANNA VARGAS

Rejuvenating Serum

$100

DR. BARBARA STURM

Calming Serum

$250

 

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