The 12 Best Shower Steamers of 2023

Best Overall

Moen Aromatherapy Combination Hand Shower

This is a little different than the type of steamer you just throw in the corner, but it’s by far one of the coolest things we’ve ever seen. All you have to do is swap your showerhead for this one (don’t worry, there are no tools required). The back houses little aromatherapy capsules—they kind of look like single-serve coffee pods—that disperse any one of four essential-oil-infused scents straight into the water, so there’s no messy residue left behind. Choose how intense you want the scent to be; it lasts anywhere from three to 10 minutes based on the level you choose.

Price at time of publish: $135 for chrome

Scent: Tropical | Size: 0.50 oz (per shower capsule) | Cruelty Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: Yes

Best for Recovery

Wellness Wonders Wake Up Shower Steamers

If you’ve enjoyed a night of partying or just haven’t been getting enough sleep, you’ll need something to help you recover the next morning. One of our favorite new finds are these Wake Up shower steamers from Wellness Wonders that make a great follow-up to a very strong coffee. With uplifting scents of peppermint, rosemary, and ginger, they’re just the thing for helping you feel a little more clear-headed when your body and mind are feeling tired. They also make a great gift for a new mom deep in the trenches of sleep deprivation.

Price at time of publish: $24

Scent: Rosemary and peppermint | Size: 30g (per shower capsule) | Cruelty Free: No | Byrdie Clean: No

Best for Energizing

Purelifebiotics Rejuvenate Shower Steamers

Wolf & Badger

Whether you’ve had a hard day at work or hit it hard at the gym, a rejuvenating shower steamer can help you recover. These steamers from Purelifebiotics claim to help you feel more energized with a zingy combination of uplifting essential oils, including tea tree, grapefruit, and bergamot, and menthol. Just place it on the floor or shower ledge, add water to activate, and enjoy a super-steamy, relaxing shower. Just close your eyes and imagine you’re at the spa. Bliss!

Price at time of publish: $16

Scent: Menthol and bergamot | Size: 1 oz (per shower capsule) | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: Yes

Best for Sinuses

Baby Peach Menthol Blast Shower Steamers

Whether you’re suffering from a winter cold or have allergies, painful sinuses can be really unpleasant. But have you considered a menthol shower steamer to ease your congestion? Baby Peach’s Menthol Blast tablets are one of our top choices for this, as they’re packed with natural eucalyptus and menthol to quickly give your sinuses instant relief. Each tablet can be used for two to three showers each, long enough to help you beat that nasty cold or allergy reaction.

Price at time of publish: $29

Scent: Eucalyptus and menthol | Size: 1 oz | Cruelty Free: No | Byrdie Clean: No

Best Variety Pack

Cleverfy Aromatherapy Shower Steamers

Just dipping your toe into the shower steamer world and not sure what kind of scents you like? This affordable Amazon option comes with six individually wrapped tablets, each boasting a different aromatherapeutic scent (like lavender, grapefruit, peppermint, and more). Happy reviewers repeatedly comment on not only how nice the scents are but also how they hit the perfect balance between being strong and noticeable yet not cloying or overwhelming.

Price at time of publish: $25

Scent: Lavender, Watermelon, Grapefruit, Menthol & Eucalyptus, Vanilla & Sweet Orange, Peppermint | Size: 8.46 oz | Cruelty Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: No

Best for When You’re Under the Weather

Vicks VapoShower Shower Tablet

Yes, Vicks, the brand that makes VapoRub, also makes shower steamers. These non-medicated steamers boast the same distinct combo of eucalyptus, menthol, and camphor that will open up your clogged sinuses and help you breathe easier. They may not be as good as your grandma’s chicken soup, but it’s worth adding these to your ‘I don’t feel great’ protocol.

Price at time of publish: $6

Scent: Eucalyptus, Menthol, Camphor | Size: 3 ct | Cruelty-Free: No | Byrdie Clean: No

Best at Bedtime

Body Restore Calm Bedtime Shower Steamers

The name says it all. Along with doing all of those things like dimming your lights and putting your phone away pre-bedtime (easier said than done, we know), adding one of these steamers into your evening shower can also be a great way to help you wind down and set you up for a successful night of sleep. These are infused with lavender essential oil, which is well-known for its relaxing and calming aromatherapeutic benefits. And while they’re smaller than others, reviewers say they last longer than many other tablets.

Price at time of publish: $40

Scent: Lavender | Size: 15 ct | Cruelty Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: No

Best for Mornings

Lush Shower Bomb Not Sleepy

Lush

If you’re looking for a little pick-me-up that will help get you going on sleepy mornings, try this option. A trio of citrus oils—lemon, orange, and lemongrass—will wake you up even before you’ve had that first cup of coffee. While many other shower steamers shouldn’t make contact with your skin (due to the high concentration of essential oils), these are specially made so you can use any leftovers as it dissolves as a scrub; the base is made with ground white rice.

Price at time of publish: $5

Scent: Citrus | Size: 1.2 oz | Cruelty Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: Yes

Best Value

Rinse Four Pack Shower Bomb Box

Rinse Soap

Not only do you get four steamers in four different fragrances in this set, but you can actually cut each one into quarters, giving you a total of 16 different uses out of one box. Each one is super long-lasting, so you can also leave it intact and let it dry in between uses, should you prefer. The formula is all-natural, and along with the standard peppermint, eucalyptus, and lavender scents, there’s also one called thievery, a warm and spicy combo of cinnamon, clove, rosemary, and more.

Price at time of publish: $24

Scent: Lavender, Eucalyptus, Thievery, Peppermint | Size: 1.5 oz (per shower bomb) | Cruelty Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: Yes

Best Natural

Aura Cacia Eucalyptus Shower Tablets

This brand is well-known for its essential oils, so of course, they have a great shower steamer. There’s nothing strange or questionable to be found here—no preservatives, fragrances, dyes, or colors—just natural ingredients such as baking soda and essential oils. We like the spa-like eucalyptus option, though there are also peppermint and lavender variants available.

Price at time of publish: $21

Scent: Eucalyptus | Size: 3 oz | Cruelty Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: Yes

Best on Amazon

Inbria Aromatherapy Shower Steamers

There’s no shortage of steamers to be found on Amazon, but these are some of the most highly-rated ones out there. These all-natural steamers consistently pull in five-star reviews, with people raving about how strong the scents are, noting that they smell great even when they’re just sitting on your bathroom counter.

Price at time of publish: $19

Scent: Lavender, Rose, Vanilla, Cool Mint, Lemon, Eucalyptus | Size: 1 oz (per steamer) | Cruelty Free: Unknown | Byrdie Clean: Yes