A Conscious Cyber Monday: Wellness Recommendations
Written by Saara Sastry
From everyone here at Berry, we hope you had a restorative and love-filled Thanksgiving. I know I definitely took Audrey’s advice from our last issue and ate some yummy sweet treats during the holiday! But now that Thanksgiving and Black Friday are over, there is still one “holiday” left before the December holiday season begins: Cyber Monday.
Although Cyber Monday used to be focused on the best technology deals, it has since expanded to include some more typical sales you might find during Black Friday. In this article, I’ll share some of our favorite holiday sales happening now that extend till Cyber Monday!
Skincare
Skincare is an amazing way to show love and gratitude to yourself and your body, because when our skin looks healthy and glowy, we feel good about ourselves. This confident attitude can translate to other areas of our lives, increasing productivity and enhancing our overall quality of life. Luckily, some of our favorite ethical skincare brands are having great Cyber Weekend deals!
Youth to the People (who we love so much and have worked with at previous events) are giving a free mystery gift with every $85 purchase. Personally, I’d recommend their Superfood Cleanser and Vitamin C Energy Serum if you don’t know where to start. I use both these products daily and I love that they have minimal added scents and natural ingredients that don’t irritate my skin! Additionally, another one of our favorites Rahua Beauty is having a 20% sale sitewide during Cyber weekend. All their products are vegan and cruelty free, and contain rainforest grown ingredients. All of their skincare products are amazing, but I’d actually recommend their haircare products as well!
Makeup
Similarly to skincare, makeup is a great way to boost your confidence, and can also be an outlet for creative expression. Here at Berry, we’re excited about quite a few Cyber sales! Firstly, Glossier is having a 25% sitewide sale. Glossier has a wide array of popular makeup products, but I think you can’t go wrong with a Balm Dot Com tinted lip balm or a Cloud Paint cream blush. Other great deals in makeup include Charlotte Tilbury’s 30% off sale and Makeup by Mario’s 25% off sale!
Clothing
Once again, clothing holds great power in influencing our moods and overall well being, and with so many brands prioritizing ethical production methods and good ingredients, there are so many brands to look out for this Cyber Weekend! Our favorites include The Mayfair Group’s 60% off sitewide sale. They have the cutest crewnecks and their aim is to “celebrate the unfiltered human experience that connects us all,” which is absolutely perfect for this holiday of gratitude. We’re also excited about Miaou’s 30% sale and Skims bi-annual sale with items up to 50% off!
Tech
Finally, tech (what Cyber Monday is all about)! Although sometimes technology lends itself to harming our self-image and wellness, there are a lot of positive things that technology can add into our lives as well. For example, there is nothing quite as relaxing as cuddling up on the couch in a comfy outfit and warm drink in our hand to watch our favorite movie or TV show. A lot of streaming services are having great deals this weekend/on Cyber Monday, including Hulu, Disney+, and Amazon Prime, so be sure to watch out for reduced subscription prices! Another extremely positive force in personal wellness is music, and technology has really changed the game in terms of how we can listen to music! Some of my favorite music related products that have Cyber deals are Victrola Record Players, Apple Airpods Max (in Berry green, of course), and Sony Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones.
During a holiday that has somewhat become more about rampant consumerism than gratitude, it's important to find ways to participate in a conscious and mindful way, with wellness at the forefront. I hope this guide gave you some inspiration on how to do so this Cyber Weekend! Now get in loser, we’re going shopping!
Be Well,
Saara
