Sometimes, life calls for you to treat yourself. Be it with a sweet treat after running errands or a latte on the way to the office, you deserve to indulge once in a while. And sometimes, the universe’s sign to do so is flashing in neon lights, like it happens to be right now with Shopbop’s biggest sale of the year.
With the season in full swing, Shopbop’s Style Event is allowing us to snag the pieces we’ve been dreaming of for our cold-weather wardrobes at the lowest prices of the year. That suede purse you’ve been eyeing? A new pair of boots you know you’ll live in? They’re all on sale. I scoured the entirety of the sale to bring you the most worthwhile splurges—these are the ones I wouldn’t pass up.
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It’s hard to muster up a mental image of Taylor Swift that doesn’t include her signature, bright-red pout. Over the past decade, she’s rarely been spotted without her signature red lips—they’re even a part of her Eras Tour stage makeup—to the point that it’s noteworthy to a Swifty’s trained eye when she switches it up. Case in point: When she recently rocked a more muted, cinnamon shade of lipstick at the VMAs, the internet went wild trying to guess what product she might have been wearing.
Well, speculation is no longer necessary. Taylor’s longtime makeup artist, Lorrie Turk, revealed the exact shade of her go-to lipstick on her Instagram stories on Tuesday morning. Alongside a picture of Taylor at the first Chiefs game of the season, she said, “It’s: NARS Morocco Lipstick. She’s worn it for years.”
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While the lipstick was sold out this morning—the power of Taylor!—at the time of writing, it’s back in stock on the NARS website. The warm, cinnamon shade is available in both NARS’ original lipstick formula and their Air Matte formula.
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Madeline Galassi, Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor
Madeline Galassi is the Fashion & Beauty Editor at The Everygirl, where she oversees the fashion and beauty categories of the site. She brainstorms, writes, and edits stories across a broad range of topics including trend reports, product reviews, celebrity style, and more. She’s always keeping a pulse on the latest trends to create timely, exciting content for our readers.
As much as I love the Law of Attraction, my crystals, and positive thinking, I haven’t quite willed clear skin into existence yet. I’ll stand in the mirror telling my skin it’s beautiful and clear and strong all night, and I’ll still wake up with those same zits on my face. While there are tons of products on the market that promise rejuvenated skin—we’re looking at you, retinol—those results can take weeks to months to even notice, so what are you to do if you want better skin, like tomorrow? When I’ve got a date, a special occasion, or an important meeting and want to look my best, there are a few secrets I’ve followed to get my skin in tip-top shape (er, the best shape it could be) in just eight short hours. Follow these skincare tips to get better skin overnight:
1. Wash your face
It really is that simple. If you’re not washing your face before you’re going to sleep, that might be the culprit of your skin issues. Make sure that you’re washing your face every night before bed, even if you didn’t wear makeup that day. If you really want to wake up with bright, clear, smooth skin, you can try double cleansing, which is when you use an oil or balm cleanser first to remove makeup and follow that with a gel or milky cleanser (depending on your skin type—gel is great for oily and combination skin, while milky cleansers are a better choice for normal and dry skin).
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2. Steam your face
To start your at-home spa night right, steam your face for up to 15 minutes, whether it’s with a facial steamer or by boiling some water and standing over the pot (less glamorous but highly cost-effective). The hot steam will soften your skin, making all of the products and treatments you do afterward penetrate deeper into the skin.
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3. Avoid picking
Although it might seem counterintuitive, if you want to wake up to better skin, don’t pick at it. Fight the urge to pop any pimples (a spot treatment is a great physical blocker for this). Popping your zits only causes more inflammation and redness to the skin’s surface, so you could wake up with more acne or that pimple looking even worse than before. Instead, leave it be and know these other tips will help that zit much more than putting your fingers all over it.
4. Exfoliate
An exfoliator is basically like getting a facial from the comfort of your bathroom. It removes dead skin and reveals a brighter, smoother complexion in just one step. An easy way to exfoliate at home is to opt for a peel pad, like the editor-favorite Colleen Rothschild Glycolic Acid Peel Pads, but opting for physical exfoliation can help remove dead skin cells, too. Celebrity esthetician Joanna Vargas swears by using both modes of exfoliation in her book Glow From Within.
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5. Treat with ice
Contrary to your face steam, ice has benefits for your skin, too. Ice can instantly reduce swelling and inflammation (AKA why you used an ice pack when you scraped your knee as a kid), so it can bring down puffiness and redness. This can help reduce the appearance of active acne and overall make your face look more glowy and well-rested. Plus, we can’t deny it feels so good.
The easiest way to do this is with an ice roller or cryo sticks, but you can also wrap a few ice cubes in paper towels to rub over your face in a pinch.
6. Drink a glass of water
Before bed, make sure you’re getting a last-ditch effort of hydration to your skin by drinking a full glass of water. On the days I drink more water, I immediately notice it in my skin the next day. My skin looks bouncier and firmer, and my usual morning puffiness is drastically reduced. In the days leading up to a special event, I put a lot of focus on drinking as much water as I can to nourish and hydrate my skin from the inside out, but it works just as well overnight.
7. Use a thick moisturizer
Regardless of your skin type, using a thick moisturizer as your last step will lock in all of the good skincare ingredients you used before with a final layer of hydration. Moisturizer keeps your skin bouncy. Plus, hydrated skin just looks better—there’s no getting around it.
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Obviously, “thick” is subjective based on your skin type. If you tend to have oily skin, you’ll likely want to opt for something lighter with a gel-like consistency, while a dry skin type can handle something occlusive and ointment-like.
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8. Use a spot treatment
If you have areas on your face you want to pay special attention to, use a spot treatment to help zap it overnight. Salicylic acid spot treatments will clear out your pores in a gentle way, while sulfur and benzoyl peroxide are a bit stronger and can reduce the appearance of acne in a few short hours. If you have a pimple that has come to a head, putting a pimple patch on will help to dry it out overnight.
We often think of spot treatments for acne, but you can spot-treat most skin issues. If you have dry patches, you can focus extra moisturizer on those areas, like the skin on the eyelids or the back of your cheeks. I also love spot-treating any creases or fine lines by focusing extra moisturizer in those areas.
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9. Get a full night’s rest
If you don’t want to wake up with tired, irritated, puffy skin, there really is one thing you can do to fix it: actually get some Zs. Waking up rested and rejuvenated is enough to make you feel fantastic, so it’s not a surprise your skin would follow suit. Use your calming essential oils, brew your favorite tea, and head to bed just a bit earlier tonight. Your morning self will thank you.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Maddie Galassi, Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor
Madeline Galassi is the Fashion & Beauty Editor at The Everygirl, where she oversees the fashion and beauty categories of the site. She brainstorms, writes, and edits stories across a broad range of topics including trend reports, product reviews, celebrity style, and more. She’s always keeping a pulse on the latest trends to create timely, exciting content for our readers.
This post contains a sponsored inclusion from Colleen Rothschildbut all of the opinions within are those of The Everygirl editorial board.
I’ve always thrived on routine and found comfort in having every minute of my day planned. For a long time, I believed my strict routine was the secret to staying motivated and productive; I even credited it for allowing me to make time for self-care and wellness practices. But as I added step after step to my routine with each new wellness trend that flooded my social media feeds, eventually the weight of it began depleting me instead of supporting me like it once did. I pushed myself to exhaustion—forcing myself to work out when I needed rest and beating myself up when I skipped small rituals like dry brushing or journaling because I was too burned out. That’s when I realized my routine wasn’t serving me anymore. At what point does self-improvement turn into self-sabotage? Keep reading to find out. Plus, how I stepped back from my rigid schedule and what I learned in the process.
“At what point does self-improvement turn into self-sabotage?”
How I realized that my routine was doing more harm than good
Wellness often starts with the intention of striving to be your best self. I always thought there was no such thing as caring for myself too much. I didn’t see the little voice in my head pleading with me to slow down as a sign my body needed rest; I thought it was the devil on my shoulder, testing my discipline and dedication. So, I continued to obsessively complete everything on my wellness to-do list every night, even if it was the last thing I wanted to do.
While these habits were meant to add value to my life, even something as simple as ignoring my watch’s reminder to stand every hour felt like a personal failure. The ever-evolving benchmarks of “healthy” seemed to be slipping farther away. And when I didn’t hit every one of them, I felt like I was neglecting both my body and mind. My solution was to double down on my routine. I would get anxious about making plans that kept me “behind schedule,” worrying about missing the wellness rituals I should be doing. Would I remember to use my mouth tape after having a few glasses of wine while dining out? Will I have the energy to do my lymphatic drainage massage after getting home late from my friend’s house? Rather than being a fun break from monotony, spontaneity became a source of stress lurking around every corner. Ironically, I actually thought this mindset was healthy—that my rigid adherence to these practices meant I was truly dedicated to putting myself first.
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The conversation that led me to take a step back was surprisingly simple. I was venting to my mom about how exhausted I felt and how my to-do list before bed still included working out, making a protein-packed dinner, and walking to hit 10,000 steps. In true mom fashion, she responded with a nugget of wisdom: “What if you just didn’t do all that?” It sounded so easy, but I hadn’t even considered what would happen if I let myself skip my routine for one night or cut out some of my rituals. When I finally did, I realized it wasn’t a big deal. Nothing catastrophic happened when I didn’t dry brush, and not closing the rings on my Apple Watch wasn’t a life-or-death situation. This small shift was the wake-up call my wellness routine needed.
How I ditched my wellness routine
Adjusting my once strenuous wellness routine for the better wasn’t as complicated as it might seem. Once I realized I needed to step back, I took a few days for a full reset. I didn’t work out, cook anything from scratch, or meditate—I just focused on whatever felt good in the moment. After a few days of pure rest, I listened to what my body genuinely missed and only reintroduced those practices. I craved movement, so I signed up for a workout class. After a weekend of pasta and frozen pizza, I felt like I needed some veggies and protein to feel energized again. I now try to approach each day by tuning into my body and responding to its needs. I don’t look ahead to the week or let my subconscious convince me I must do any wellness practice. Instead, I build my routine day by day.
That said, I can’t say I’ve ditched routine altogether. Just because I had a wellness epiphany doesn’t mean I’ve abandoned time as a concept; I still need to be at work at a certain time, and if I want enough sleep, I have to schedule my day to some extent. However, I try to view my time within those mandatory commitments as flexible rather than having to stick to a specific plan (deadlines aside, of course). We’re always told the importance of having a consistent routine and how structure leads to productivity. But I encourage you to step back periodically and ask yourself, Is your routine serving you or working against you?
“I encourage you to step back periodically and ask yourself, Is your routine serving you or working against you?“
What happened when I became flexible with my routine
I’m more in tune with my body than when on a set schedule
When I was deep into my routine obsession, I followed my schedule more than I ever listened to my body. When my body’s needs didn’t align with the regimen, like wanting to sleep when I had a workout class scheduled, it felt like it was somehow betraying my mind. Now, my body is in the driver’s seat. I’ve learned to tune into what it needs rather than following a list of tasks I “have to” or “should” do.
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I experienced less wellness-induced guilt
Guilt used to be one of the biggest motivators in my wellness routine. Every time I skipped a part of it, I felt like I was failing my body and putting my health in danger, but by pushing myself too far, I was actually doing just that. I had lost sight of why I prioritized wellness in the first place: to feel good. Now that my mindset has shifted, I no longer feel guilty for allowing myself to rest.
I realized not every day needs to look the same
I used to believe the only way to honor my body was by completing every wellness ritual daily. Otherwise, it showed a lack of commitment to my health. I’ve accepted that what works one day might not work the next, and what I need today will likely look different than what I need tomorrow and other days, and that’s not only OK but normal. I take things one day at a time, allowing more flexibility in my daily life.
I finally accepted that rest is self-care too
I’ve heard people say that rest is self-care a countless number of times, but I don’t think I truly believed it until now. In my defense, I’m a product of a generation raised on the importance of productivity. I was conditioned to measure a day’s worth by its output. However, my current mindset allows me to see that when I need to rest and spend an evening on the couch watching TV (call it bed rotting), it’s just as worthwhile and essential as a jam-packed day checking off tasks, if not more.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lauren Blue, Lifestyle Staff Writer
As a Lifestyle Staff Writer for The Everygirl, Lauren’s articles span the topics of home decor, delicious recipes, hobbies, travel itineraries—and everything in between. When she isn’t testing the latest TikTok trend, she can be found scouring Instagram for beautiful homes to feature on the site.
Despite working many retail jobs in the past, I think my favorite one has to be World Market. I worked there part-time while in college, attending my Zoom classes during the day and heading to the store in the afternoon and on the weekends to clock in for my shifts. I was only there for a little bit shy of a year, but I still find myself romanticizing that time of my life to this day. Call me biased, but I mean, who wouldn’t want to work there? I was surrounded by a constantly rotating collection of fun products, worked with an all-women team, and the company’s playlist was literally perfect (Taylor Swift’s cardigan and Lana del Rey’s Love? It was like I plugged in my own phone to the store’s aux).
I saw every season change at World Market and was able to get very familiar with their top-selling items and popular furniture picks. I also picked up alot of items with that sweet discount of mine, and they’re all still going strong four years later. Between my dining chairs, desk chair, throw pillows, utensils, rugs, and seasonal decor, I would say that half of my place is furnished by World Market to this day.
While it has been a while since I’ve worked there, every time I visit, I’m transported right back to the times I’d wander the aisles and happily organize products and help customers load furniture into their cars. If you’re not familiar with World Market, let this be your sign to start getting acquainted. As a former employee, I’ve got all my recommendations for their tried and true best-sellers below.
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The World Market Products I’ll Always Recommend
Kitchen Essentials
World Market
Icon glasses are all the rage right now, and World Market’s version of them are luckily always in stock. Our editors love to collect them throughout the different seasons for a fun way to spice up their afternoon iced coffees. Read our review of them here!
Bathroom Decor
World Market
I would always recommend this Bamboo Bath Mat to customers looking to add something different to their bathroom. It’s a chic way to catch water after a shower, easier to maintain than a bath rug, and brings a natural touch to your bathroom.
Furniture
World Market
If there’s one item that stands out against all World Market products, it’s the Papasan Chair. The base and cushions are sold separately, so you can easily replace one or the other when needed. It’s an incredibly comfortable chair and adds the perfect spot to curl up and read a book to any room.
Whenever we’d get seasonal shipments in, the faux flower selections would be one of the first to sell out. World Market’s faux flowers are high quality (I’ve had mine for years!) and add the perfect little accessory to any room with no effort at all.
Accessories
World Market
World Market’s clothing selection is small, but boy does it have some eye-catching pieces. I particularly loved the different robes offered in fun floral patterns. They make for a great gift or a little treat-yourself moment.
Seasonal Items
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World Market’s Icon Glasses also come in fun seasonal patterns. From ghosts to pumpkins to skulls, your Halloween parties just got 10 times better.
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Bella Gil, Associate Commerce Editor
Because shopping is quite literally her full-time job, Bella is dedicated to making sure you spend your hard-earned money on products you’ll fall in love with. She spends her days testing, researching, and writing about a wide range of topics, from beauty products to rug cleaners and everything in between.
With a new season comes changes in what your body needs to function optimally—whether it’s switching up your workout routine, eating more in-season foods, or taking up a new hobby. And the same goes for the supplements you reach for to support your body through the transition. I’ve spent many years working with my doctors to find the wellness supplements that are right for my body, and they change seasonally. As someone who lives in the Pacific Northwest, I deal with many days of rain, wind, and less sunlight (AKA cold and flu weather). But no matter where you live, there are certain supplements that can help address the typical health woes this time of year—immunity, mood, allergies, and dry skin—so you can feel your best. Keep reading for must-have wellness supplements to consider adding to your regimen.
Airborne
Obviously, there’s never a good time to be sick, but it’s especially inconvenient when the holiday season is right around the corner. So, adding some extra vitamin C into your daily line up is a must. These Airborne Vitamin C Tablets are the perfect go-to for a quick immunity boost when you’re feeling a bit rundown (or just want to be extra proactive). Just drop one in water, let it fizz, and bam—you’re sipping on a tangy little drink that’ll keep you in tip top shape. Plus, they’re perfect for keeping in your bag or desk drawer, especially when you’re on-the-go on a hectic Q4 day.
Thorne
Come fall, the days get shorter and you get less sunlight exposure, causing the body to produce less vitamin D. Low levels of vitamin D can lead to seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and a weakened immunity. This liquid supplement can step in to help maintain neuroprotective agents that support immune health, mood regulation, and muscle function, as well as bone health. (The vitamin K component helps the body better absorb the vitamin D.)
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Ritual
This (vegan) Omega-3 fatty acid supplement features a science-backed dose of DHA & EPA in a 2:1 ratio (which is found in a healthy Mediterranean diet). DHA is a predominant fatty acid in the brain, and Omega-3 DHA & EPA support brain health and may play a role in reducing symptoms for depression. Plus, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, these natural citrus-infused capsules (read: they’re tasty!) can help combat dry skin and joint stiffness.
Beekeeper’s Naturals
Propolis is a natural mixture produced by bees from substances collected from parts of plants, buds, and exudates. While bees use it to line the walls of their hives and preserve honey, propolis delivers over 300 beneficial compounds and antioxidants that combat oxidative stress, build the immune system, soothe a dry, scratchy throat, combat free radical damage in the body, and feed the good bacteria in the gut. TL;DR: It’s the reason why I instantly start to feel better every time I use this spray.
New Roots
These liquid drops, made from the purest and most potent wild oregano oil, deliver antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory benefits. In other words, they fight bacteria that commonly cause infections, can be an effective treatment for common Candida fungal infections, and may help protect the body from damage caused by oxidative stress and free radicals. When I add three to five drops of this tincture to water or juice a couple of times a day while sick, I’ve noticed my symptoms go away faster. But even when I’m not under the weather, it’s my go-to for daily immune support.
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Calissa Kirilenko
Calissa is a contributing wellness writer for The Everygirl who specializes in covering subjects surrounding mental health, meditation, and self-care. She is also a certified breathwork facilitator and works with clients to heal through the power of their breath.
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This post is sponsored by CVS Pharmacy but all of the opinions within are those of The Everygirl editorial board.
If you’ve been anywhere on the internet within the past couple of years, chances are, you’ve come across a fitness or wellness girly raving about her Pilates class. From GRWM videos to studio tours, the Pilates lifestyle screams That Girl. And yes, the hype got to me. However, as I researched different Pilates studios near me, I realized that those memberships come at a steep price—and that’s only the start of it. Along with the membership, it can be easy to get sucked into the idea that you need the numerous matching outfits, the Stanley cup, and the special grip socks for every day of the week.
So, yeah, I won’t be joining the glamorous ranks of studio Pilates girlies. However, Pilates is a great workout, and it’s easy to get a similar experience at home. Enter mat Pilates. Mat Pilates eliminates the reformer machine typically used in studios and replaces it with a mat, simple Pilates equipment, and your body weight. All things you probably already have lying around the apartment or are just a simple two-day shipping window away.
If you’re ready to make the jump from in-studio classes to at-home sessions, first of all, welcome to the club! Secondly, start here. Below, I’ve rounded up the best Pilates equipment you can add to your at-home studio that’ll help you look forward to your mat session every day.
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How to do Pilates at home
Between free and paid apps, short TikTok routines, and free YouTube videos, there is no shortage of options for at-home Pilates workouts. Below, I’ve outlined a few editor-favorite at-home Pilates resources to help you get started.
If you want a guided schedule:FORM by Sami Clark (read our review of the app here!), $28/month or $120/year
If you want a huge library of on-demand workouts to choose from:Obé Fitness, $24.99/month or $169.99/year
If you’ve never tried Pilates before and just want to check it out:@MoveWithNicole on YouTube
Everything you need for at-home Pilates
Stakt
In addition to all of the typical yoga mat benefits (supportive cushion to soften the impact from working out on the floor and a grippy material to help keep you in place), this foldable yoga mat from Stakt provides even more support throughout your workout, allowing you to easily customize your experience, whether you’re in a plank or need more cushion under your knees or wrists.
7 colors available
Target | All In Motion
If you want to level up your at home Pilates routine, add in a set of light weights to make it more challenging. This set from Target comes with three, five, and eight pound weights, so you can use the heavier weights for glute workouts and the lighter weights for your arms. You can also start light and work your way up as you get stronger.
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Amazon | Bala
Take your at-home workout to the next level by incorporating these one-pound wrist weights from Bala. They’re comfortable to wear and easy to take on and off when changing moves. You don’t have to worry about holding weights and can wear them on your wrists for arm workouts or ankles for your lower body. They act as a built-in extra push you’ll actually look forward to using.
3 colors available
Amazon | HOME GYM
This 10-pound weighted exercise ring is high quality, easy to hold, and has a balanced weight that’ll aid you in moves like crunches, chest presses, or core workouts. Using this weighted ring during your mat Pilates session will increase your balance and endurance.
Amazon | Bala
As you build your flexibility, holding certain stretches or moves can be trickier at first. One of the best ways to aid your body during those moves is to bring the floor to you with supportive yoga blocks.
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4 colors available
Lululemon
You can get a similar effect of a reformer by using a foam roller under your feet when doing a mat Pilates move on your back or hands. When using the foam roller, it requires you to focus on balance, mimicking the movement of a reformer. This option from Lululemon comes with two rollers: one that is meant to massage your arms and legs, and another that is meant to release tension from your back.
3 colors available
Bala
Placing sliders under your feet while in plank moves mimics the experience of a reformer and levels up your core exercises. Bala’s sliding discs are made from a dense, supportive foam, so you’re also still totally supported while using them.
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3 colors available
Amazon | ALTA
Resistance bands are a simple way to add a challenge to Pilates moves like leg lifts or raises. These resistance bands from Amazon are durable, won’t slide up or down, and come with three different difficulty levels.
Amazon | Pafal
If you’re used to a reformer and are intimidated by the prospect of going without one, this Pilates ab board is basically the closest you can get to that experience at home. It’s compact and allows you to do traditional Pilates moves like lunges, planks, and arm extensions. You can read our Wellness Editor’s review of it here.
2 colors available
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Amazon | GAIAM
If you haven’t caught on by now, there are a ton of ways to get a reformer-like experience with at-home equipment. If nothing’s spoken to you yet, this Pilates bar is designed to help you recreate reformer moves wherever you are. While holding the bar above your chest, you place your feet in the stirrups at the end of the two resistance bands to guide your body through different movements.
Amazon | IUGA
I like placing a yoga towel on my mat when I’m anticipating an extra-sweaty workout session. This yoga towel grips to your mat, is extra absorbent, and gives you a non-slip surface to work out on so you always stay in place. This set also comes with a hand towel if you need to do a quick wipe down between moves and an empty spray bottle you can fill with water to spritz your towel if you need more traction.
5 colors available
Move Active
Grip socks are required when using a Pilates reformer, but I like to still wear mine when I’m doing any workout on a yoga mat. They keep me in place so I’m not worried about slipping or losing my footing mid-stretch. As a bonus, Move Active’s grip socks are moisture-wicking (shoutout to my fellow sweaty girls!) and come in a bunch of on-trend styles, which is always a win in my book.
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Bella Gil, Associate Commerce Editor
Because shopping is quite literally her full-time job, Bella is dedicated to making sure you spend your hard-earned money on products you’ll fall in love with. She spends her days testing, researching, and writing about a wide range of topics, from beauty products to rug cleaners and everything in between.
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