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- 22nd Oct 2026
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Eldon Square X High Life North – the winter wellness edit
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Eldon Square’s winter wellness edit is here, and it’s all about treating yourself to a little self-care as the nights draw in.
It’s officially chunky knit season, which means cosy evenings on the sofa, a pumpkin spice latte in hand and a spot of well-earned retail therapy to keep your spirits up.
With over 140 stores under one roof in the heart of the city, Eldon Square makes it easy to look after yourself from head to toe. Whether you’re after spa-inspired skincare, nourishing supplements or a hydrating hair mask to rescue your lengths from the central heating, you’ll find it all in one trip.
We’ve rounded up the small rituals, nourishing beauty buys and feel-good finds that’ll help your mind and body stay happy and healthy through the colder months. Here’s where to start.
SOOTHE: IT’S TIME TO TURN YOUR SHOWER INTO A SPA
When the temperature drops, there’s nothing like turning your daily shower or evening bath into a proper moment of calm. Rituals is the place to start. The Ritual of Yozakura foaming shower gel wraps you in warm vanilla, almond milk and soft white flowers, a cosy scent made for dark nights. If you’d rather wake yourself up after a freezing commute, The Ritual of Hammam’s eucalyptus foam clears the head in seconds.
For a bit of festive cheer, Molton Brown’s limited edition Red Berry Revel bath and shower gel smells of candied red berries, ripe raspberry and delicate mimosa. The Fiery Pink Pepper bauble, filled with spicy pink pepper, ginger and patchouli body wash, hangs on the tree until you’re ready to use it. Light the limited edition Re-charge Black Pepper candle on the side of the tub and any Tuesday feels like a night off. Lock the door and let the steam do its thing.
10 minutes to yourself? You’ve earned it.
NOURISH: WINTER SKINCARE THAT’LL SAVE YOU FROM CENTRAL HEATING
Cold air outside and central heating inside can leave your skin feeling tight and dry and your hair lacking its usual softness. Winter’s the time to swap lightweight gels for richer moisturisers and give your hair a little extra love.
Sephora is a treasure trove of hydrating skincare. Start with BYOMA’s Hydrating Serum, packed with ceramides and squalane for plump, bouncy cheeks, then lock it in with Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream, a thick, cushiony moisturiser that’s exclusive to Sephora UK.
Boots, meanwhile, has everyday heroes like CeraVe Moisturising Cream alongside hair savers like the MONDAY Deep Moisture Hair Mask, a rich, gardenia-scented treatment that softens central-heating-frazzled lengths in 10 minutes. You can stock up without blowing the budget.
Nourishing yourself from the inside counts too. Holland & Barrett stocks vitamins, herbal remedies and healthy snacks, and with the NHS advising us to consider a daily vitamin D supplement over autumn and winter, its own-brand vitamin D3 is an easy one to pop in your basket.
Think of it as a winter coat for your skin.
PROTECT: DON’T FORGET YOUR HANDS AND LIPS
It’s the little things that take the brunt of winter, particularly your hands and lips. The Body Shop’s Hemp Hand Protector is a thick, no-nonsense balm for knuckles that crack in the cold, while the Almond Milk Hand Balm and Lip Care Stick duo is gentle enough for dry, sensitive skin.
For a festive treat, the special edition Caramel Cuddle Hand Balm smells good enough to eat. They’re easy additions to your handbag, desk drawer or bedside table, keeping skin soft and comfortable when the wind’s biting along the Quayside.
A pocket-sized hand sanitiser is a handy extra too, for a quick clean on the Metro or after a busy afternoon around town.
Small, mighty and always within reach.
UNWIND: YOUR NEW FAVOURITE EVENING RITUAL
Create a cosy evening ritual that’ll have you looking forward to the dark nights. Brew a steaming mug of Whittard of Chelsea herbal tea, whether that’s a soothing camomile or the festive Mulled Wine fruit infusion, all hibiscus, apple, cinnamon and clove with none of the wine. Pair it with a Bath & Body Works Pumpkin & Salted Toffee 3-wick candle filling the room with sticky toffee, toasted pumpkin and salted maple butter.
Phone down, blanket on, feet up. Bliss.
RESET: THE NEWCASTLE SELF-CARE SUNDAY YOU DESERVE
Make a weekend morning or Sunday evening your chance for a proper at-home reset. Start with an exfoliating scrub, smooth on a face mask and let it work its magic while you condition your hair.
LUSH is made for this. Ocean Salt buffs away dry, flaky patches, the Cup O’ Coffee mask wakes up tired, central-heated skin, and the Jungle solid conditioner bar softens lengths without a plastic bottle in sight. Then drop in a festive bath bomb like Snow Fairy, back for Christmas, or Silent Night and watch your tub turn into a swirl of colour. Finish with Rituals’ The Ritual of Yozakura body cream to match your shower foam, a calming cup of Whittard camomile and an early night.
Monday won’t know what’s hit it.
SHOP THE EDIT: NEWCASTLE SHOPPING MADE EASY AT ELDON SQUARE
Every brand in the Eldon Square winter wellness edit is waiting for you in the city centre, so you can pick up the lot in one cosy afternoon. Here’s where to find them.
Wrap up warm, grab a coffee and treat yourself. Start your winter self-care at Eldon Square.
Eldon Square, Percy Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7JB
Rachael Ellis
Head of Content
After gaining a first in her BA Media and Journalism degree at Northumbria University, Rachael worked at Newcastle’s leading regional newspaper with her stories being picked up in national and global newspapers. She spent two very successful years giving a voice to those communities across the North East who otherwise…
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