Winter guide

Winter Self-Care: Cozy Essentials for Cold Nights

Winter self-care is mostly about small comforts done well: a blanket that's genuinely soft, slippers you never want to take off, and a few skin savers for when the heater dries everything out. This is our cozy-season edit, the things we reach for from the first chilly night until spring. Every one of them also makes an easy, thoughtful gift.

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Wrap up in something soft

The foundation of every cozy night.

Cozy Home01

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw (Pink)

A buttery-soft knit throw that's a true splurge-worthy classic, and it softens the room the moment you drape it over a chair.

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Cozy Home02

Bedsure GentleSoft Sherpa Fleece Throw

Plush sherpa on one side, smooth fleece on the other. A seriously warm throw for the couch, the car or movie night.

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Cozy Home03

Sunbeam Royal Ultra Heated Throw

Adjustable heat settings for those nights when a regular blanket just isn't enough. Curl up and stay put.

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Slippers & Socks04

UGG Women's Scuffette II Slipper

The classic slip-on: plush lining, easy to kick off, and sturdy enough to run out for the mail.

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Slippers & Socks05

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Heathered Socks

Cloud-soft socks in the same famous CozyChic knit. An easy stocking stuffer, or a treat for yourself.

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Winter skin savers

Cold air and indoor heat are rough on skin. These help.

Skin & Body06

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

A rich, fragrance-free cream with ceramides. The big tub covers face and body all winter long.

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Lip Care07

Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment (2-Pack)

Keep one in your bag and one by the bed. It soothes dry, chapped lips fast when the wind and heaters take their toll.

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Sleep08

Kitsch Satin Pillowcase (2-Pack)

Winter is hard on hair too. Satin helps cut down on frizz and bedhead, and it feels lovely against your skin.

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Little rituals that feel like a spa

Ten minutes of calm, built right into your evening.

Bath & Spa09

Body Restore Shower Steamers (Relief, 15-Pack)

Drop one on the shower floor and turn a quick rinse into a eucalyptus-scented steam room. Great when you don't have time for a bath.

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Candles10

GODONLIF Candle Warmer Lamp with Timer

Melts your jar candle from the top for all the scent without an open flame. It looks like a pretty little lamp, too.

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Tumblers & Coffee11

STANLEY Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler, 40 oz (Rose Quartz)

Winter is sneaky dehydrating. Keep a big tumbler of water (or hot tea) close all day.

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