Island Spa

The Pitch: An exotic getaway in a plastic clamshell. The Reality: The intense, unapologetic scent of coconut, eucalyptus, and a vague whiff of "sea mist". Drop one of these little cubes into your warmer, and within twenty minutes, your living room will transform into the lobby of a high-end resort you can’t afford. It’s designed to evoke tranquil ocean breezes, peaceful mind-body balance, and total relaxation, but mostly it just aggressively informs anyone entering your house that you are trying very hard to relax. Best used for: Tricking yourself into thinking your Monday night budget-planning session is actually a luxury retreat and causing your family members to ask, "Is someone melted a bath bomb in here?"