28 Wellness Products to Help You Start the Year on the Right Note

For many of us, 2018 was a doozy, but we here at Brit + Co are ready to hit refresh in 2019! Follow our Hit Refresh series through January and February for new ideas, hacks, and skills that will help you achieve (and maintain!) those New Year’s resolutions.

Make this the year (as well as every subsequent year) the one where you finally take care of you, inside and out. Here are the wellness products that will help treat your mind, body, and soul to a little extra TLC every day.

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1. Biossance Love Your Body ($58): Give your body some love with a kit that includes a travel-size exfoliating body brush, 100 percent squalane oil to lock in moisture, and a non-toxic squalane and bamboo deodorant.

2. Bose Noise Masking Sleepbuds ($249): These tiny earbuds will help you finally get a good night’s rest. They play a number of relaxing sounds — like crashing waves, a crackling campfire, and more — to mask the unwanted noises that normally keep you from catching those peaceful z’s.

3. Sagely Relief & Recovery Cream ($36): After a long workout or workday, this cream has CBD and cooling menthol to ease your tired muscles and joints.

4. The Pure Company Portable Air Purifier ($99): Breathe easy, wherever you go, with a sleek, travel-friendly air purifier that cleans your air with the push of a button. It also doubles as an aromatherapy device when you need to add some calming scents to your personal space.

5. Hidrate Spark 2.0 Smart Water Bottle ($45): Say goodbye to all of your excuses for not drinking enough water — this smart bottle glows to remind you to hydrate and syncs to an app to measure your daily water intake.

6. Espro Travel Coffee Press ($35): This double-wall vacuum insulated travel press is ideal for a little pick-me-up on the go. Make your own professional quality pour-over style coffee or loose leaf tea using the double filter, and then take it with you to enjoy at your leisure.

7. PhoneSoap Clean & Charge On the Go ($100): Your phone goes with you everywhere, which means it also picks up dirt and germs everywhere. Keep it clean with this handy gadget that uses UV-C technology to sanitize your phone (kills 99.99 percent of germs) and also doubles as a charger.

8. ThirdLove Essential Organic Robe ($99): Wrap yourself up in soft organic cotton for a little spa-like luxury at home. You’ll have a hard time wearing anything else.

9. INSCAPE Meditation App (app free on iOS, subscription $59/year): INSCAPE’s app helps incorporate daily meditation and mindfulness into your schedule. Choose your goal (boost creativity, relieve stress, etc.) and pick a guided meditation or simply listen to a relatable playlist (e.g., Dealing with Tinder Troubles) to introduce a little more zen into your life.

10. Kindle Paperwhite ($130): The new Paperwhite e-reader waterproof, glare-free, and lightweight. It also has enough storage to hold all the books you’ve been meaning to read.

11. Sephora Collection Bubble Mask ($6): This mask is both detoxifying and fun — it’s infused with spirulina and creates a bubbling effect on your face.

12. Cove (Price varies): If you suffer from migraines, Cove is making it easier than ever to get some relief. Do an online consultation with one of their doctors to get a personalized recommendation, and then order the medication to be delivered straight to your door.

13. 2019 Make Sh*t Happen Planner ($35): This journal will help you write out your goals and, more importantly, make them happen. It’s a journal, notebook, and workbook to help you track your progress weekly and monthly.

14. Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides ($34 for 20): Collagen has reported benefits for your skin, hair, and body; these flavorless and odorless packets make it easy to add a little collagen boost to your morning coffee or smoothie.

15. Ritual Essential for Women ($30/month): These Ritual multivitamins are formulated specifically to fill the gaps in women’s diets and to support bones, red blood cells, neurotransmitters, and more. Plus, they just look so cool, you won’t forget to take them every day.

16. Slip Beauty Sleep Collection Gift Set ($119): A silk sleep mask and pillowcase will help keep your bed head tamed and your facial pillow lines at a minimum while you’re enjoying your beauty sleep.

17. Traditional Medicinals Organic Peppermint Herbal Leaf Tea ($16): When you’re trying to wind down for the night, grab a mug of this organic peppermint tea to soothe your body and digestion.

18. Gaiam Yoga Mat ($22): Refresh your yoga routine with a lighweight printed mat that’s non-toxic and non-slip.

19. TheraFlow Large Dual Foot Massager ($18): Increase circulation and pamper your achy feet with a foot massager that’s designed to hit all the right pressure points.

20. Kush Queen Relax CBD Bath Bomb ($13): What’s better than a bath bomb? A bath bomb with CBD, lavender, chamomile, and frankincense — a combination that will make bath time the best time.

21. Hum Big Chill ($15): Take a literal chill pill. These dietary supplements are made from the herb Rhodiola, which can help the body respond better to stress.

22. Rituals The Ritual of Ayurveda Scented Candle ($35): This candle will allow you to enjoy the Ayurvedic scents of Indian rose and sweet almond oil for up to 50 hours.

23. Motiv Ring ($199): Combine fitness with fashion with a wearable tracker that matches every outfit and occasion. The Motiv ring tracks sleep, activity, and heart rate, and makes a stylish accessory for everyday wear.

24. simplehuman Sensor Mirror Compact ($100): See yourself in the best light — this sleek compact mirror has 3x magnification and a sensor to automatically turn on its light when taken out of the convenient carrying pouch.

25. EyeBuyDirect Digital Screen Protection Glasses (Prices vary): Chances are, you spend a majority of the day in front of a phone or computer screen. Protect your eyes from harmful blue light with a pair of these digital protection lenses, which also have an anti-glare coating and UV protection.

26. Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock ($139): Not a morning person? Not a problem. This alarm clock simulates the natural sunrise and has wake-up sounds to ease you into the a.m. hours.

27. The Original Makeup Mini Eraser ($12): Shorten your nighttime routine with this soft cloth makeup towel, which easily and quickly removes all makeup without any extra cleansers.

28. BentoHeaven Leakproof Bento Box ($24): Resolve to stop eating whatever junk food you can find around the office and bring a healthier lunch in a handy bento box that comes with cutlery and notes.

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After only two episodes of Only Murders in the Building season 4, Hulu renewed the series for season 5! I'm so excited that the show breaks a recent pattern of cancelling shows after the third or fourth season, giving us more time with our favorite characters, and I'm not the only one.

"Here we go again… my favorite set family. I’m coming home!" Selena Gomez says in an Instagram post, while the official Only Murders account made their own post, saying, "We had our lawyers call business affairs. Turned the 4 into a 5. #OnlyMurdersInTheBuilding is coming back for Season 5!!"

Here's everything you need to know about Only Murders in the Building season 5, coming to Hulu soon.

What is Only Murders in the Building season 5 about?

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Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Plot

We finally got our first details about Only Murders season 5 — and we're going in a direction I totally didn't expect. When Sofia visits Mabel and Charles in the season 4 ending, and asks them to find her missing husband, she's disappointed when they turn her down. And since Téa Leoni just joined the season 5 cast, it looks like she's not taking no for an answer.

“I think she’s the great tease at the end of the finale and a little bit of an intriguing bump forward,” co-creator John Hoffman says in an interview with Deadline. “She’s an extension of the little news report in Episode 9 that Mabel makes note of at the hospital. [Sofia] is the wife of the Dry Cleaning King of Brooklyn, and maybe a couple of dry cleaning outlets in Manhattan, as well, we may come to know...It’s a world opened up potentially that we haven’t talked about too much yet in New York, so she holds a lot of intrigue.”

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New York's underground is a wild space that we haven't really seen on Only Murders yet so I know we're in for one very interesting season — because if this show is going to go there, they're going to go there.

Executive producer Dan Fogelman told The Wrapwe can look forward to “another big fun mystery the writers have been cooking up," while Hoffman has gone on the record saying the new episodes will “hit on some very current things going on within New York, specifically very relevant things that are happening in the city right now.”

When is Only Murders in the Building season 5 coming out?

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Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Release Date

According to The Wrap, Only Murders is looking to begin production on season 5 in March of 2025. Considering we've had a new season over the last four years (with season 1 in 2021, season 2 in 2022, season 3 in 2023, and season 4 in 2024), we're expecting to see season 5 in 2025. Stay tuned for the official Only Murders in the Building season 5 release date.

Who's in Only Murders in the Building season 5?

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Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Cast

The cast of Only Murders in the Building includes Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin. Téa Leoni will also return as Sofia Caccimelio, whose husband Nicky has gone missing.

According to Dan Fogelman, “we can expect more big guest stars that’ll probably be announced sooner rather than later,” he tells The Wrap.

Season 3 featured Ashley Park, Paul Rudd, Meryl Streep, and Jesse Williams, while season 4 stars Streep, Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, Kumail Nanjiani, Desmin Borges, Siena Werber, Lilian Rebelo, and Molly Shannon.

"I am so grateful that I have been surrounded by human beings that make me better, challenge me, remind me day after day that every moment is a gift," Selena Gomez says about working with Martin and Short. "That’s my pure joy. I thank god for the era I’m in. It’s been the best yet."

Will there be an Only Murders in the Building season 5?

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Yes, Only Murders in the Building has been renewed for season 5! On September 4, Variety confirmed the next installment will have 10 episodes, just like the seasons before it. The latest season premiered on Hulu August 27, and will last until October 29 (just in time to try out an Only Murders Halloween costume!)

Just like the season 3 ending set up season 4, we'll have to wait for the October finale to figure out what kind of mayhem Mabel, Oliver, and Charles will get into next season. "We hope you like it!" Selena Gomez says in the Only Murders in the Building account's announcement, while Martin Short adds, "How exciting is that?"

"We're so exciting to be coming back," Steve Martin says. We're excited too!!

Check back here for the latest Only Murders in the Building season 5 news and check out the other new TV shows coming in 2025.

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The kitchen is one room of the house that's constantly being updated. New gadgets are always coming out that promise to make cooking easier, faster, and generally more efficient.

So, as technology advances, there are plenty of once-beloved tools that have fallen out of use (and might be collecting dust in the back of your cabinet.)

From decorative breadboxes to quirky toast racks and butter molds, here are some outdated cooking gadgets that might bring you nostalgia but aren't found in many modern kitchens anymore.

1. Cookie Presses

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Williams Sonoma Cookie Press Set

The cookie press was once a must-have for home bakers hoping to create perfectly-shaped cookies. All you had to do was fill the canister with dough and pull the trigger to squeeze out cookies in fun shapes and designs, oftentimes themed for holidays like Easter and Christmas!

But while this tool has some nostalgic charm, it's typically seen as more of a novelty than a necessity nowadays. Modern bakers have gone back to rolling out dough by hand and using cool cookie cutters or other tools like rollers that offer more versatility.

2. Butter Molds

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Antique Carved Wooden Butter Mold

Butter molds, typically made out of wood, featured ornate designs like flowers or wildlife and were prized for their ability to shape butter into beautiful patterns. Then, the decorative butter was often used to impress guests at dinners or other formal occasions!

Outside of antique stores, though, this kitchen tool is rarely seen today. The convenience of pre-packaged butter and the move toward minimalist kitchens among homeowners have made these fancy molds almost obsolete.

3. Breadboxes

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IKEA Magasin Bread Bin

You probably remember your grandparents' decorative breadbox sitting on their kitchen counter – it was designed to keep loaves fresh by protecting them from air and light while still allowing for enough ventilation.

The invention came during an era when bread was usually homemade or purchased fresh on a regular basis. But today, the availability of pre-sliced bread and the widespread use of plastic packaging have caused the breadbox to fall by the wayside.

4. Egg Poacher Pans

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Eggssentials Poached Egg Maker

Next up is the egg poacher pan, which had small cups to hold eggs as they gently cooked in simmering water. The tool was supposed to simplify breakfast prep without the need for precise technique or timing.

Yet, as home cooks became more skilled in the kitchen, they realized the same result could be achieved using just a large pan of water and a dash of vinegar. This has rendered the egg poacher pan pretty obsolete.

5. Cake Breakers

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Vintage Cake Breaker

First invented during the 1930s, cake breakers were designed to help people slice through delicate cakes without squishing them. The tool almost looked like a very long-toothed comb and would be used like a knife.

But, much like with the egg poacher pan, the evolution of baking techniques and the rise of better gadgets have caused the cake breaker to be replaced by things like sharper knives.

6. Cherry Pitters

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OXO Good Grips Cherry & Olive Pitter

People who frequently enjoyed fresh cherries once viewed the cherry pitter as a must-have. Instead of battling with a knife, the contraption used hand-crank technology to pull the pits out.

Nonetheless, cherry fans can now find pitted cherries readily available in supermarkets, so de-pitting them at home is no longer a typical chore.

7. Hand Mixers

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SMEG Hand Mixer

You probably have memories of cranking a hand mixer to whip, beat, or mix ingredients. Thankfully for your forearms, more efficient appliances have been released that rendered the hand mixer unnecessary.

Obviously, there are electric hand mixers and even more heavy-duty stand mixers on the market, like the famed KitchenAid. Plus, some people use regular blenders or immersion blenders to achieve the same result!

8. Toast Racks

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Apollo Chrome Toast Rack

Last (but certainly not least) is the toast rack! This quaint kitchen item helped hold slices of toast upright, allowing the bread to cool without becoming soggy.

It was particularly well-used in more formal settings or when multiple people were being served at once. Nowadays, it's just less convenient, as home cooks can lay their toast out on larger cooling racks to save time and space in their kitchens.

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Hair trends come and go, but some of them should remain frozen in time forever. It's not that we think you'll be making a major faux pas, but we want to see you look your best! There are so many cute hairstyles that will suit your face much better than a mullet would, but that's not the only trend you should bury in the sands of time! Here are the outdated hairstyles what you should avoid at home, at the salon, and really anywhere right now.

Scroll to see the 8 outdated hairstyles it's officially time to retire for good!

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1. Deep Side Parts

Coming in at #1 on our "outdated" list are deep side parts. They used to something we admired on everyone from Amy Winehouse to Katy Perry, but now they remind us of the questionable choices we made in our early 20s.

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2. Space Buns

Princess Leia may look great wearing her space buns in the Star Wars franchise, but we think you shouldn't bring them into 2025. The last time someone on our team wore them was between 2018 or 2019, so that should say a lot.

We don't say this often, but let's wear hairstyles that don't revert us back to our grade school days.

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3. Side Braid

Unless you're trying to relive your childhood days or want to mimic Blake Lively's character in It Ends With Us, this outdated hairstyle shouldn't be on your list of favorite looks to wear. There's other braided styles you can wear that are way more stylish anyway!

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4. Super Visible Highlights

Whether you're getting microlinks or a sew-in, wearing super visible highlights in 2025 is truly outdated. It's one thing to switch up your style, but it's another to let the world know how much you love a good contrast by letting your hair scream it from the mountaintops.

Keep your color of choice seamless this year if you decide to get a color service.

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5. '60s Up-Do

There's a time and place for everything, including updos that resemble what was popular during the '60s. If you must wear this style, go for a more modern take that doesn't feel as stiff. You might want to update your bangs too.

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6. Wand Curls

When's the last time you heard someone mention this once popular style? Chances are you haven't because it's a reminder of how long it took to achieve overly done curls. Depending on the size you wanted, you could spend anywhere from 45 minutes to over an hour on this style. Oh, and it was mandatory to wear the accompanying glove that came with the 'wand' or else you risked burning your fingers!

No thank you!

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7. Barbie Bleach

Remember when it was a cardinal sin to show up to the beach without "effortlessly wavy" hair? It seems more people are moving away from that and embracing 'messy' buns and the beauty of textured hair. It's one thing if you hair naturally looks like this, but it's another if you try to make your hair conform to this style just because it's "on trend."

Newsflash: you don't have to force your hair to do something it doesn't want to! (And not everyone has to look like Serena van der Woodsen!)

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8. Millennial Pouf

Oof, how can we forget the millennial pouf? This was one of our go-to hairstyles that we swore we'd always wear. Little did we know how much we'd avoid it once we graduated from college.

It's not the most annoying style, but we're throwing this one in the "outdated" bag so we can't even pretend we're going to start wearing it again.

Want to know what else is "outdated?" Revisit the nail trends you shouldn't be wearing in 2025!

We've already covered the best dressed at the Oscars this year — but that was just the first memorable moment of the evening. With so many amazing movies and stars, there are going to be an endless amount of incredible moments. I rounded up some of the best moments from the Oscars.

Here are the best moments from the 2025 Oscars.

1. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande open the Oscars with a bang.

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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande gave us the best Oscars intro in years with a mash-up of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz, "Home" from The Wiz, and "Defying Gravity" from Wicked.

2. The 'Dune 2'  worm and Deadpool dance during Conan O'Brien's intro.

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Yes, that was a sand worm from Dune 2 playing the piano during Conan's intro...and a breakdancing Deadpool. What else could be more 2024 than that?

3. Andrew Garfield and Goldie Hawn present together.

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Andrew Garfield and Goldie Hawn shared the sweetest moment while presenting when Andrew revealed Goldie's filmography brought his late mother endless joy.

4. Bowen Yang shows up to present Best Costume Design...in costume.

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From showing up onstage in his Shiz University costume to calling John Lithgow "bestie," this Bowen Yang moment was one of my favorites.

5. Paul Tazewell becomes the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Costumes.

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Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Costumes. Ariana cried — and so did I!

6. Margaret Qualley's Bond Girl dance — and Lisa's entrance.

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Our Brit + Co group chat went crazy when Margaret Qualley started dancing for a James Bond tribute (could she be our new Bond girl?!) and then Lisa literally flew in from the sky.

7. Zoe Saldana's emotional acceptance speech

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Zoe Saldaňa made history as the first American of Dominican descent to win an Oscar for her performance in Emilia Pérez.

8. Queen Latifah sings 'The Wiz.'

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During a segment honoring Quincy Jones — introduced by Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg!! — Queen Latifah sang "Ease on Down the Road." And she had the whole crowd on their feet!

9. Adrien Brody refusing to leave the stage.

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While accepting the Oscar for Best Actor, the walk-off music started playing — and Adrien Brody literally said "Turn the music off, I've done this before." Go off!

10. Meg Ryan & Billy Crystal presenting together.

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Surprise! We got another When Harry Met Sally reunion after that Super Bowl commercial when Meg Ryan & Billy Crystal presented together. We need a sequel STAT!

Stay tuned for all the best moments from the 2025 Oscars!

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Get a group of actors, directors, and costume designers in a room together and you're bound to experience plenty of incredible moments. Last year we got a super cute interaction between Jennifer Lawrence & Emma Stone (right before Em won for Best Actress in Poor Things), and this year Emma had a sweet moment with another actress we love: Margaret Qualley! This is one friend duo I want to see on my screen during every single awards show.

Here's the sweet moment you missed between Emma Stone & Margaret Qualley.

Emma Stone proves she's a girl's girl at the 2025 Oscars.

Offstage at the 2025 Oscars, Emma Stone proved she's a girl's girl when she helped Margaret Qualley with her dress train — while both of them were holding drinks! Honestly, that's impressive in and of itself. This is one gal I'd totally want in my corner (and fixing my dress when needed).

Emma Stone looked gorgeous with a 1920s-inspired look with a jeweled dress from Louis Vuitton, while Margaret Qualley rocked a backless dress and back chain by Chanel.

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These two actresses recently starred in Kinds of Kindness together, and their IRL friendship is clearly going strong. These two ladies also have a mutual friend: Taylor Swift! Tay frequently collaborates with Margaret's husband Jack Antonoff and the popstar's also been BFF's with Emma for a decade.

Tag us in your favorite celebrity moments on Instagram and check out Every Winner At The 2025 Oscars to see all of this year's incredible winners!