Fifteen positive purchases to instantly lift your spirits

We’re all looking to bring a little more self-care into our lives in January. Between the miserable weather, dark evenings and post-festive season blues that just can’t be shaken off, a spot of retail therapy is a sure-fire way to boost positivity.

So, in the name of self-care, this week’s Hot List is dedicated to those little pick-me-ups that bring instant joy, while promoting your overall wellbeing in the long run, too. From the small things, such as a scent-filled shower to start your day off right, to the indulgences that will add some serious happiness to your home, here are our wellness picks to treat yourself to right now.

1. The spritz of sunlight
Vitamin D, £15, The Nue Co

2. The bright boots 
Tire Chelsea Boot, £1080, Bottega Veneta 

3. The morning pick-me-up
Awake Shower Essentials Set, £35, Cowshed

4. The summer reminder
Lucy Mahon Lady A Print, £250, Soho Home

5. The happy hoodie 
Gucci HA HA HA Cherry Sweatshirt, £1000, Gucci

6. The quick-fix facial
Soho Skin Mini Glow Facial, £70, Cowshed spas and Health Clubs

7. The ultimate facial massager
TheraFace PRO, £375, Therabody

8. The handmade home addition
Edna Pendant, £1,595, Soho Home

9. The mindful breathing tool
melo, £59.99, Thea Wellbeing

10. The brighten-your-day lip
Lip Colour Lipstick in Wild Ginger, £44, Tom Ford

11. The 10-minute stress reliever
Sensate 2, from £299.99, Sensate

12. The cute bag
The Pushlock Mini Hobo Bag, £385, Marc Jacobs 

13. The high-tech skincare wand
Advanced Skincare Wand with Red Light Therapy, £126, Solawave

14. The mood-lifting socks 
District Vision Yoshi Performance Socks, £39, END.

15. The instant skin refresh
Mineral-Rich Sheet Mask, pack of five, £25, Cowshed