Have you ever looked at someone and wondered if they were born with stellar genetics or simply have an exceptional skin-care routine? At Vogue, our definition of the best skin-care products is validated by experts—think top dermatologists, A-list estheticians, celebrity makeup artists, and even the stars themselves. But we place equal amount of trust in our own staffers—a merry band of editors and writers whose job at HQ involves thoughtfully testing products to suss out what actually works and is worth trying.
Vogue’s Favorite Skin-Care Products
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Whether it’s minimizing fine lines, battling stubborn acne, or boosting collagen production, we aim to treat our skin with the utmost care. Below, we’re giving you a sneak peek at our holy grails—from timeless favorites to new arrivals from the best skincare brands. Expect to find everything from hydrating peptide serums and replenishing face masks to rich creams to combat dryness and rejuvenating beauty tools—all suited to a wide range of skin types and concerns. Behold, the best skin care products of 2025, as chosen by the editors of Vogue.
Best LED Face Mask: Currentbody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask
If you’ve yet to try LED face masks, let Currentbody’s model be your go-to. The Vogue Verified mask uses red and near-infrared lights to promote a more radiant complexion, smooth wrinkles, and diminish dark spots, and rejuvenate skin with consistent use. Plus, it’s a dermatologist-favorite—with Dr. Azadeh Shirazi and Dr. Divya Shokeen giving it their stamp of approval. The mask is a personal favorite for not only its skin benefits, but the way it fits flush on the face without budging. —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
Best Brightening Serum: IS Clinical Super Serum Advance+
“The iS Clinical Super Serum has been a staple in my beauty routine for five years. It delivers visible results, targeting everything from hyperpigmentation to dark circles. I first started using it when I noticed some stubborn sun spots, and now my skin looks overall clearer and brighter.” —Andrea Zendejas, commerce market editor
Best Luxe Sunscreen: Chanel UV Essentiel Complete UV Protection Sunscreen SPF 50
A daily SPF that’s a little sweet, a little floral—and unlike any an sunscreen I’ve tried before. It’s exactly why I love it. That and the fact that it’s lightweight, absorbs quickly without leaving a trace (it has a moisturizer-like feel on skin), and doesn’t trigger any same or next-day breakouts. —Talia Abbas, associate shopping director
Best Nightly Eye Cream: Augustinus Bader The Rich Eye Cream
“Eye cream is a non-negotiable nightly essential for me. My go-to is Augustinus Bader’s indulgent formula. Its rich texture is packed with hyaluronic acid and the brand’s signature TCF8 complex.” —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
Best Serum for Sensitive Skin: La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum
“I’m a less-is-more kind of girl when it comes to beauty—I have a lot of allergies that tend to react directly with my skin, so I’ve given up on experimenting! Being on my pregnancy journey right now, I need easy, tried-and-true products that I’ve used for years. This French pharmacy favorite has never steered me wrong.” —Cortne Bonilla, senior commerce writer
Best Micellar Water: Bioderma Sensibio H20 Micellar Water
“A French pharmacy classic, Bioderma Micellar Water remains my favorite step one in an acne-safe double cleansing routine. I’ve found that oil-based makeup removers tend to irritate my acne-prone skin, so I always come back to this gentle formula to prep my skin for cleansing.” —Fred Sahai, associate commerce producer
Best Lip Scrub: Tatcha Kissu Lip Scrub
“The second the weather turns cold, my pouty lips start to feel parched. Sure, I could be better about drinking more water for overall wellness—but sometimes, I just need a quicker fix. Tatcha’s lip scrub exfoliates dry patches in seconds (and dare I say, the boost in blood flow gives my lips a little extra, coveted puffiness). Then it’s time to swipe on my favorite lip liner and tinted balm all over again.” —Conçetta Ciarlo, beauty commerce writer
Best Vitamin C Serum: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
When it comes to the much-talked about vitamin C serum, C E Ferulic is definitely worth the hype. It is easily the most cherished product in my beauty cabinet, (down to the very last drop!) for it’s ability to firm, smooth, brighten, and protect my skin. —Madeline Fass, senior shopping market editor
Best Toner Pads: Medicube Zero Pore pads
“I’ve been loving the Medicube Zero Pore Pads! My skin tends to get textured, but these pads have made a noticeable difference. Honestly, if I skip them for even a few nights, I can see it right away—my skin just doesn’t feel as smooth. They’ve quickly become a staple in my routine.” —Molly Barstein, audience development associate manager
Best Lip Balm: Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
It’s perfect anytime, anywhere. When my lips need a little shine before a meeting, when they are chapped and desperately need moisture, or right before I go to bed to protect my pout all night long. —Margaux Anbouba, senior beauty editor
Best Vitamin C Cream: Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer
I am obsessed with Sunday Riley’s Afterglow Brightening Gel Cream. Not only does it leave my skin looking brighter, but this moisturizer is lightweight enough to wear under makeup and also has a gorgeous non-greasy satin-like finish when worn on its own. —Taylor Lashley, social media manager
Best Cleansing Oil: Eve Lom Cleansing Oil
“While Eve Lom’s cleansing balm is a fan favorite, I always reach for their cleansing oil instead to take off the day. It’s my nightly go-to for removing everything—from waterproof eyeliner to lipstick, and everything in between.” —Arden Fanning Andrews, beauty editor at large
Best Hyaluronic Acid Serum: Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum
Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Hyaluronic Serum was a game-changing discovery for me while at her spa on Mount Street in London. I struggled to ensure high moisture levels while balancing combination skin…but this is so light and so dramatically hydrating I was blown away from a few days of using a travel sample. I use morning and night below Sisley’s Black Rose moisturizer. —Lisa Aiken, executive fashion director
Best Korean Moisturizer: Aestura AtoBarrier365 Cream
I’m not too picky about facial moisturizers but this one from Aestura is apparently the bestselling moisturizer in Korea according to my cousins. It has little beads that “burst” when you rub in for that extra hydration. —Irene Kim, production and editorial coordinator
Best Madelic Acid Serum: Sofie Pavitt Face Mandelic Clearing Serum
“I’ve been dealing with persistent acne for over a decade, and before committing to another round of Accutane, I decided to enroll in facialist Sofie Pavitt’s acne treatment program. One of the hero ingredients in the routine she recommended is mandelic acid—a gentle AHA that exfoliates and clears the skin over time with consistent use. I’ve been using it for over a year now, and I haven’t had a significant breakout since!” —F.S.
Best Night Cream: Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer
I’ve vaguely followed the benefits of vitamin C and retinol, so when I came across Kate Somerville’s two-in-one cream, I was intrigued. Apparently, using the two ingredients in tandem can cause irritation, but that hasn’t been the case for me—in fact, the moisturizer seems to preempt the drying that can sometimes occur with retinol. An added bonus: Subtracting a step from my routine means one less thing to worry about, means less stress, means better skin—or so I like to think! —Chloe Schama, senior editor
Best Serum for Hyperpigmentation: Caudalie Vinoperfect Dark Spot Serum
Once I find a skin care product I love I’ll stick to it for the rest of my life until it fails me. The Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum is a serum I’ve been buying since I was in high school and I’ll never stop using it because I’m pretty sure it’s the key to my relatively great skin. —Irene Kim, production and editorial coordinator
Best Face Mist: La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water Face Mist
Hydration, hydration, hydration! La Roche-Posay’s mist is year-round essential I love using at night. Even if I forgo moisturizing in the evening (my skin is reactive so I use products and layer sparingly), a little spritz makes my skin feel dewy and refreshed. —Talia Abbas, shopping associate director
Best Moisturizer for Oily Skin: La Mer Moisturizing Fresh Cream
As someone with oily skin, I felt kind of sad that Crème de la Mer was too rich for me; that is, until the brand debuted a featherlight variant. Enter: the Moisturizing Fresh Cream. Led by the acclaimed Miracle Broth formula, plus a host of botanical oils and extracts, this elixir sinks right into skin for a firmer, bouncier complexion. (Not to mention, it works to limit sebum production!) When I use this at night, my skin feels perfectly baby soft come morning. —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
Best Milky Toner: Rhode Glazing Milk
Rhode’s Glazing Milk is an essential product in both my morning and nighttime skincare routines. My skin is on the dryer side so this product is a great boost of hydration before I start applying my other skincare products. —Taylor Lashley, social media manager
Best for Rosacea: Purito Oat In Calming Gel Cream
“I have rosacea on my cheeks—not in a cute, natural blush way, but more like a blotchy, crying-baby situation (and yes, stress makes it worse, so working in fashion doesn’t exactly help). Lately, I’ve been turning to K-beauty products for their innovative formulas. Purito’s gel cream has become a go-to—it’s packed with hydrating ingredients like glycerin and squalane, and, as you may have guessed, calming oat to soothe inflammation. Best of all, it never makes my face break out.” —C.C.
Best Luxe Hand Cream: Chanel La Crème Main
“The Chanel hand cream was originally a gift, and I’ve been repurchasing it ever since. The scent is subtle yet luxe, and it leaves my hands feeling incredibly soft. Plus, there’s something about the sleek packaging that makes me want to reapply it again and again.” —A.Z.
Best Clean Beauty Moisturizer: Lesse Essential Moisturizer
“I don’t need much from my skincare—a simple micellar water and cleanser, an SPF, and a moisturizer is what I mostly use. I found a kindred spirit in Neada Deters, the Lesse founder who I met earlier this September; she brings the same less is more approach to her own regimen, and of course, skin-care brand. When she graciously offered to send me some of her products to test while were caught in a crowd trying to leave a fashion show in SoHo, I knew I’d love them immediately. Her moisturizer is has quickly become my new go-to for its elegant texture and nourishing feel. Rich in replenishing lipids and a brightening botanical vitamin C complex sourced from the kakadu plum, I’ve been using it morning and night without missing a beat.” —Talia Abbas, shopping associate director
Best Essence: SK-II Pitera Essence
I’ve been using SK-II’s Facial Treatment Essence religiously morning and night, winter and summer for years now. It’s a lightweight serum (so much so it feels like water), doesn’t clog or irritate my fussy skin, is next to scentless, and works to give me a healthy glow with all the moisture I need in the summer and a trusty layer in the winter. (I always layer moisturizing products in the cold months, as one is never enough.) Although it’s got a hefty price tag, a bottle lasts me exactly a year—not something I can say often. —Daisy Shaw-Ellis, jewelry director
Best Lip Balm for Dry Lips: Sisley-Paris Nutritive Lip Balm
“My lips can go dry to cracked in the blink of an eye—one of the few palliatives that helps soothe them when it’s cold and dry out is this Sisley-Paris mask. A teeny swipe at night performs small miracles by morning.” —T.A.
Best Face Massager: Joanna Czech The Face Massager
I was gifted this tool following an incredible facial with the Joanna Czech and it has turned me into a face roller convert. The two-pronged, roller ball design feels soothing—relieving facial tension and aptly sculpts my jaw. It’s the pick-me-up my complexion desperately needs each morning; and because it boosts circulation, it boosts the effectiveness of skincare following. 10/10 —thank you, Joanna! —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
Best Face Lotion: La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion
You’re not going to win any points with your wallet if you splash out for a La Mer product, but you may gain favor with your face. I love the richness of La Mer products, which simply sit on my skin like nothing else, but for especially those summer nights, this lighter formulation which sinks beautifully into the face is a lovely alternative. I swear that my skin has improved since regularly using it; for possibly the first time in my adult life, I’ve been regularly forgoing foundation. —Chloe Schama, senior editor
Best Face Oil: Elemis Superfood Facial Oil
My skin runs a bit oily so in the summer I usually skip moisturizer during the day. Then, I noticed that I was waking up with dry skin so I picked up this face oil as a sample when I placed my last Sephora order as like an overnight treatment kind of thing. I put a few drops on before I go to bed and do a quick massage (I used to do it with a gua sha but now I just use my fingers), go to sleep, and no longer wake up with an arid desert landscape on my face. Win-win! —Laia Garcia-Furtado, senior fashion news editor
Best Exfoliating Mask: Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial
Whenever I feel like my products are sort of sitting on my skin, I spend some time with this “facial” from Drunk Elephant. It can be a little intense, so I let it sit for less time than the recommended 20 minutes, and always follow up with something soothing, like a face oil. But when I feel like the debris of the city has accumulated on my face, this product offers the right kind of chemical exfoliation. —Chloe Schama, senior editor
Best Acne-Safe Face Wash: Sofie Pavitt Face Clean Clean Cleanser
“A non-comedogenic facial cleanser is a must-have for me—my reactive, blemish-prone skin won’t have it any other way. When celebrity facialist Sofie Pavitt told me to never skip washing my face in the morning, because us acne-prone shed skin cells five times faster (ew!). Her brand’s cleanser is gentle, non-stripping, and never breaks me out. So, yes, I am a Pavitt loyalist.” —Conçetta Ciarlo, beauty commerce writer
Best for a Glow: Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40
Having such fair skin, I’m always keen on keeping it protected while I’m out in the sun for a long time. As of recent, I was gifted the Supergoop Glowscreen, and I’m sold on it being a staple in my skin care routine. Not only does it provide a nice glow on my face, but it applies incredibly well and is super buildable. It’s usually tough for me to find products that won’t irritate my sensitive skin, so I’m thrilled that this SPF has been working wonders for me so far. —Kylee McGuigan, associate shopping producer
Best Face Peel: Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
Recently, I have been loving the Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel Pads and have started slowly incorporating them into my nightly skin care routine. I recommend using them one to two times a week in the beginning and promise that you will wake up in the morning with baby-soft skin. —Molly Barstein, audience development associate manager
Best Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin: Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream
I’m a ride or die girl for Dr. Barbara Sturm’s face cream. It’s light, fast-absorbing, and doesn’t leave any trace of a scent on my face. (My pet peeve when it comes to skincare.) And although I’m not a doctor, as someone with perioral dermatitis, I can say it’s never triggered a flare-up. —Elise Taylor, senior living writer
Best Japanese Sunscreen: Sekkisei Herbal UV Defense Gel
Last summer I spent three weeks in Japan—stocking up on the world’s greatest formula, the Japanese version of Biore UV Aqua Riche. I’ve officially run out and it’s not reliably available in the United States (the Biore version available in the U.S. sadly isn’t the same formula), so I’ve been searching for a replacement with all the same characteristics: gel texture, super-lightweight, dewy finish. Here it is! This very hydrating sunscreen (which is also from a Japanese brand) feels like a water cream, wears perfectly under makeup or alone, and has SPF 40 broad-spectrum protection. —Margaux Anbouba, senior beauty editor
Best for Uneven Skin Tone: Epi.Logic Daily Dose Vitamin C + Multivitamin Defense Serum
I religiously use the Daily Dose vitamin C serum from Epi.logic to help with my hyperpigmentation, which I’ve struggled with for over 10 years now. I’ve been using it for about six months and have seen a major improvement in my dark spots and an evening out of my skin tone. —Naomi Elizée, senior fashion editor
Best Exfoliating Toner: Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Call me vintage, but I’ve been using the same few products for like, ten years at this point. My skin isn’t sensitive to the good stuff, but it is allergy-prone to specific ingredients. So, my skincare life involves a lot of walking on eggshells through the beauty aisles; I stick to what I know. Paula’s Choice BHA has never done me wrong—the moment I feel my skin breaking out, this clears it right up! A dream acne treatment if you ask me. —Cortne Bonilla, senior shopping writer
Best Body Scrub: Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Scrub
“It’s getting colder, and even with added layers, I’m always on the lookout for a good body exfoliator to keep my skin soft—and vacation-ready. Aesop’s Geranium Leaf Scrub is my favorite; it has a fresh, herbaceous essential oil scent and leaves skin incredibly soft.” —Elly Leavitt, lifestyle commerce editor
Best Mineral Sunscreen: Dermalogica Porescreen Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40
This sunscreen is my holy grail. I don’t know if it’s science or just pure magic, but it somehow blurs my pores and gives me the perfect glow. Of course, every Sephora near me has decided to stop carrying it, so now I’m stuck testing backups while I impatiently wait for my delivery. —Sache Taylor, director of events
Best Bar Soap: Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar
A Dove bar has been my go-to cleanser for as long as I can remember. It’s scent-free—which I prefer—leaves my face clean but not dry, and is generally under $3 (though I always buy them in bulk). No matter how many luxe face washes I come across in the Vogue beauty closet, this is all I ever want to use. —L.F.C.
Best Body Oil: Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Shimmer Multi-Purpose Dry Oil
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Spray: for skincare, for haircare, and for the sparkles. Seriously, I feel like I’m carrying a bar of gold when I pack this in my gingham makeup bag. And it’s almost impossible for me to resist buying yet another bottle in duty-free. The smell is delicious and I like to use this before I straighten my hair, and on my hands where I can see the shimmer. —Laird Borrelli-Persson, senior archive editor
Best Body Lotion: Korres Olive Body Lotion
“Like any good Greek girl, I’m a Korres devotee—my latest obsession is their olive oil body care line. I’ve been using both the shower gel and lotion in the sea salt scent all summer. Not only is it super hydrating (the lotion is thick yet absorbs easily), but it’s also rich in antioxidants and smells incredible.” —Elly Leavitt, lifestyle commerce editor
Best Sunscreen Stick: Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Balm SPF 45
I didn’t think this SPF/highlighter would work for me, given that I already tend to be shinier than I care for, but it’s actually quite subtle, especially when used as a finishing touch on the cheekbones and bridge of your nose after doing full coverage with a less-visible sunscreen. Any product that makes me look prettier while also protecting my skin from the sun will always get a thumbs-up from me. —Emma Specter, culture writer
Best Hydrating Serum: Dualist Balancing Oil-Serum
My skin has been exceptionally dry this winter, and I am desperately trying anything and everything to give myself that mid-summer glow…in mid-February…in New York City. And I must say, I think I’ve achieved the unachievable using this oil-serum from Dualist. This product has avocado oil, prickly pear seed, jojoba oil, and so many other yummy ingredients that my skin drinks up. If I only use one product before bed, it’s this one. —Molly Barstein, audience development associate manager