They say you can tell a lot about someone by how they treat the wait staff or the state of their nails, but if you ask us, the real telltale sign lies right on their nightstand.
Yes, that tiny piece of furniture is a bedside confessional that spills the beans on what makes someone tick. It can literally tell you what someone prioritizes in their life.
That’s why you need to be intentional about the items you place there. To show what exactly passes for a nightstand essential, we have rounded up the top five items that have earned a permanent spot on our nightstand.
Keep reading to find out.
Candle Warmer – YODEWA Candle Warmer Lamp with Timer and Dimmer Remote, $50 ($40) – Amazon
If you love having some good scents flowing while you sleep but avoid doing so because of the deep, dark anxieties that come with having a candle burning all night, this candle warmer is for you.
Popularized on TikTok, this nifty device allows you to forgo lighting a candle’s wick. Simply put the candle on the warmer’s base, and it’ll melt the wax while emitting your candle’s mind-calming scent.
It also allows your $$$ candles to last longer and comes with a controller that helps regulate the brightness and temperature of the light according to your preferences.
“Obsessed!” – Petra Lomax, CEO & Editor-In-Chief
Humidifier – AromaBox 2.2L Air Humidifier For Bedroom, Grey, $52.35
For those dry apartment nights, a humidifier like the AromaBox is vital.
It works as quietly as grass sprouts, allowing you only to hear your heartbeat and breathing.
On cold nights, this humidifier provides an effective solution to counteract the effects of harsh weather by adding essential moisture to your room, perfect for your skin and lips. And with the option to add drops of your favorite aromatherapy oil, you’re in for a better night’s sleep.
“It helps with sinuses and cat fur,” – Fredrick Ochami, Business & Entertainment Content Lead.
Lip Mask – e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Lip Mask, $7 – Amazon
Come winter (rainfall season in Kenya); my lips get so freaking dry and chapped I can’t even deal. Then come summer (January to March) – just when I think it’s time to heal – the unbearable sun exposure triggers the same or even worse issues.
Basically, it’s a lose-lose situation. But since I started using this ultra-hydration mask by e.l.f, which is loaded with hyaluronic acid, squalene, and castor seed oil, my lips have never been softer, smoother, and poutier.
So, if you struggle with dry, flaky lips, make this bb your nightstand essential because it is definitely mine and would even make it one of my top three desert island essentials if I had to choose.
“Use it four times a week for the most kissable lips on the planet!” – Teresa Munyiri, Beauty & Lifestyle Content Lead.
Book Of The Month – Witchful Thinking By Celeste Martin, $16 – Amazon
If you want to kick the phone addiction to the curb, introduce an hour of reading to your bedtime routine.
This cozy fall read by Celeste Martin combines romance, mystery, and dark arts in one thrilling nightstand must-have. It’s everything you need to keep yourself entertained this winter and beyond.
A Pair Of Glasses – FSRTEP Oprah Readers for Women, $10 – Amazon
If you wear glasses, you know the importance of having a pair on your nightstand to avoid scrambling in the morning or before bedtime reading.
And it doesn’t matter if you have that one pair or a couple of options. Keeping a permanent pair on your nightstand ensures a seamless morning routine.
