It’s that magical, slightly confusing time of year: the week between Christmas and New Year’s. No one really knows what day it is. The fridge is full of cheese, cookies, and half-eaten desserts. The TV remote is within arm’s reach, and your to-do list feels like it can wait until January.

This week is a blur — a cozy, snack-filled limbo where pajamas are practically a uniform and “maybe later” is the default setting. But nestled between the naps and movie marathons, this time also offers something rare: a natural pause. It’s a moment to slow down, recharge, and gently set your sights on what’s ahead.

So grab your softest blanket, pour something warm (or sparkling), and make the most of this dreamy in-between. Here are five things you can do this week to rest, reflect, and reset, from mini rituals to a little skincare sparkle.

1. Give Your Skin a Spa Day (from the couch)

If your skin is feeling a little tired after the whirlwind of late nights, travel, or holiday makeup, this is your permission to do nothing — except treat your skin while you queue up another movie.

TheDermasensa Spa Day Set was made for this moment. Start with theMD+ Polishing Mask to gently exfoliate and reveal smoother, brighter skin (you can leave it on while you finish a rom-com). Follow with theMango Mask for a wave of moisture that restores glow and suppleness. Then, seal it all in with theHydro BF Moisturizer — your skin’s drink of water after a week of rich food and late nights.

Think of it as a little skincare intermission between snacks or a cozy way to refresh your complexion while you rest.

2. Make a Vision Board for the New Year

One of the best ways to transition from the “holiday haze” into the new year is to get creative. Vision boards are a fun, low-pressure way to capture what you want more of: joy, peace, health, adventure, or maybe just time that feels slower and more intentional.

Gather old magazines, print out inspiring images, or build a digital one on Pinterest or Canva. Include goals, but also textures, colors, and quotes that represent how you want tofeel.

Add a little corner for your self-care rituals: your favorite cleanser, serum, or moisturizer that helps you feel grounded in your routine. Maybe it’s your evening moment to pause, breathe, and reset — skincare as part of your vision for a more mindful, radiant year ahead.

3. Reflect on the Past Year

Before rushing into resolutions, take a few quiet moments to look back. What are you proud of? What surprised you? What challenged you?

You don’t need a long list or finding perfect answers. Instead, notice growth, even the kind that came quietly.

Write a few thoughts in a journal, your Notes app, or even on sticky notes. If there are things you want to leave behind, write those down too — and toss or shred them as a symbolic reset.

Pair this reflection time with a littleSignature Set glow-up moment —C Super Serum for brightness,UP Ultra Peptide Serum for hydration, andK Super Eye Serum to smooth and awaken tired eyes. Think of it as your ritual to face the new year with clarity and confidence.

4. Do a Gentle Declutter

We’re not talking about deep cleaning (save that energy for January). But a light reset — clearing out your skincare shelf, makeup bag, or even your nightstand — can feel surprisingly refreshing.

Toss expired products, organize what you love, and take note of what you actually use. Maybe you’ll rediscover an old favorite or realize it’s time to restock your daily essentials.

Pro tip: Keep a small basket or drawer just for your nightly routine so it’s easy to stay consistent — especially when life gets busy again.

5. Celebrate Rest

It’s easy to feel like you should be doing more — planning, prepping, setting big goals. But rest is productive too. It’s what restores your body and mind so you can show up fully in the new year.

So if this week looks like sleeping in, finishing that book you started in July, or eating leftovers straight from the fridge, that’s okay.

For an added touch of relaxation, try theAll Eyes On You Set while you unwind. TheUP21 Eye Serum andK Super Eye Serum refresh tired eyes, while theUP Ultra Peptide Lash Fortify Serum strengthens and conditions lashes — perfect for no-makeup days between holidays.

A Gentle Glow to End the Year

The week between Christmas and New Year’s doesn’t have to be productive, but it can berestorative. Give yourself space to recharge, to dream a little, and to enjoy the small comforts that make this season so special.

With a cup of cocoa in one hand and a face mask in the other, you’re not “doing nothing.” You’re preparing — softly, intentionally — to step into a new year glowing from the inside out.