The Best Beauty Products 2025 Edit: My Must-Have Favorites

If I had to pick one product that made the biggest difference in my skin this year, it would be this. Medik8’s upgraded peptide serum gives me that firm, plush, “I slept 12 hours” bounce—instantly. It layers beautifully, never pills, and genuinely softened my fine lines within weeks. It’s my secret weapon for looking well-rested even when I’m very much not.

BUY

This serum feels like a luxury treatment bottled. It tightens, lifts, and gives my cheekbones a little extra contour (I’ll take it). It’s richer than Medik8, so I use it at night when I want a serious boost. Think of it as your no-nonsense skin-firming investment piece.

BUY

The sunscreen I finally don’t dread applying. Lightweight, no white cast, no pilling, no weird smell—just hydrated, glowy skin with serious protection. I wear this daily under makeup; it’s my holy-grail SPF.

BUY

This milky essence is a hug for irritated skin. It instantly calms redness and gives me that soft, moisturized finish I used to only get after facials. If your skin ever feels tight or sensitive, this is the one.

BUY

The glow is real. If my skin looks dull or uneven, two pumps of this serum fix everything by morning. It smooths, refines pores, and adds the prettiest natural radiance under makeup.

BUY

My winter skin savior. This is thick without being heavy—deeply hydrating, barrier-supporting, and perfect for sealing in all your active serums. My skin feels nourished and protected every time I use it.

BUY

A gentle exfoliant that doesn’t irritate or strip. It’s creamy, cushy, and leaves my skin baby-soft with zero redness. When my makeup looks dull or textured, this instantly resets everything.

BUY

This isn’t dry shampoo—it’s a reset button. No grit, no powderiness, no “second-day hair smell.” My roots feel clean and airy, and my blowout lasts twice as long. I’m addicted.

BUY

The perfect deep cleanse. It removes buildup without turning my hair into brittle straw. My scalp feels fresh, my roots feel light, and my hair air-dries better after every use.

BUY

If my hair had a signature scent, I’d want it to be this mask. It’s creamy, luxurious, and gives me soft, silky, frizz-free hair every single time. It’s my weekly ritual.

BUY

A gentle everyday shampoo that never weighs my hair down. It cleans without stripping and keeps my scalp balanced. Great for fine hair or anyone who washes often.

BUY

The ultimate blowout primer. Lightweight, smoothing, and heat-protecting, it gives me that polished, expensive-hair finish with minimal effort. I never heat style without it.

BUY

My everyday go-to foundation. Lightweight, hydrating, and glowy without being shiny. It looks like skin—just smoother, healthier, and more even.

BUY

A lightweight skin tint that provides all-day hydration for a dewy, healthy-looking glow. A little goes a long way.

BUY

The easiest cream blush I’ve ever used. It melts into the skin, blends in seconds, and gives a natural, lit-from-within flush. Use it as a lip stain for the softest peek of color. Very long-lasting as well. 

BUY

Instantly lifts and shapes my brows without making them crunchy. It keeps everything in place all day, even when the weather is doing the most.

BUY

Full coverage without the heaviness. It hides blemishes, dark circles, and redness without creasing. If I need my makeup to behave, this is what I use.

BUY

The easiest way to look like you tried (without actually trying). It’s shimmering, glamorous, and universally flattering. I swipe it on with a finger and go.

BUY

A skin-balancing primer like no other. It's weightless, and consists of a balm-to-powder formula. It blurs to perfection and enhances the application of any foundation.

BUY

Smoothing, high-coverage, and crease-resistant. It brightens without settling into lines and makes my under-eyes look airbrushed.

BUY

The perfect Parisian lip. Effortless, soft, blurred, and chic. It gives that “I just woke up like this” flush of color that looks good with absolutely everything.

BUY