The last year under quarantine has been extremely difficult, and people, including me, have tried many things and many ways to bring a little light into their lives during these hard times.
![A deserted bar terrace in the otherwise busy street in San Cristobal](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2021-03/5/22/asset/0795b0d045b3/sub-buzz-6919-1614983968-9.jpg?downsize=700%3A%2A&output-quality=auto&output-format=auto)
Personally, I've made a few purchases that have made lockdown life a little nicer and easier like...
This beautiful handmade headwrap from the Black woman-owned companyFanm Djanmthat brightens up the loungewear I now live in.
![BuzzFeed editor Tafi Mukunyadzi wears the gorgeous orange and blue headwrap](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2021-03/19/15/asset/5f1f75523242/sub-buzz-3445-1616168911-35.jpg?downsize=700%3A%2A&output-quality=auto&output-format=auto)
Abuildable foundationbecause it gives me a glowy look for virtual meetings with minimal effort.
![A bottle of NYX Born to Glow Foundation](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2021-03/19/16/asset/56aa04974c49/sub-buzz-3531-1616172114-15.png)
A bottle ofoil-infused serumthat's been keeping my face feeling soft and plump with the help of rosewater.
![A half-empty bottle of fresh Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum on a countertop](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2021-03/19/15/asset/00ce333334d7/sub-buzz-3501-1616168936-3.jpg)