Remember the days of a 12-step skincare routine—before the pendulum swung the other way, toward skin minimalism? Today’s regimens are less about hitting a quota than about opting for specialized treatments. “Social media has fueled this focus on ingredients, where people feel compelled to try every new buzzworthy product,” says New York–based dermatologist Nicole Lee. Plus, with the rising influence of technology out of South Korea, viral products are becoming more efficacious than gimmicky. “There’s a growing shift toward skincare that is streamlined, result-driven, and easier to maintain,” Lee says. Our 2025 Skincare Awards winners deliver transformational results without overcomplicating your routine.
CLEANSERS
If cleanliness is next to godliness, then consider these face washes simply divine.
SERUMS AND TREATMENTS
The active ingredients housed in these products are as close as you’ll get to skincare magic.
EYE TREATMENTS
Fake eight hours of sleep with these nourishing products.
MOISTURIZERS
In a sea of hydrators that promise plump skin, these picks are the cream of the crop.
SUNSCREENS
With these elegant and hydrating formulas, you’ll have no excuses left for skipping sunscreen.
LIP CARE
These are the hydrating treatments on everyone’s lips. (By everyone, we mean our editors.)
BODY CARE
Why should your face get all the love? Here, our favorite products to use from the neck down.
TOOLS
These high-tech devices are worth the investment.
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For more than 150 years, Harper’s Bazaar has been the preeminent fashion and beauty resource for women at every age. We cover what’s new and what’s next in beauty by working with the world’s leading authorities in dermatology, plastic surgery, cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and fragrance. Every story we publish has been thoroughly researched and vetted by our team of beauty editors and industry experts.
How were the 2025 Skincare Award winners chosen?
Our editors test thousands of new skincare launches every year to find the best moisturizers, serums, and devices to achieve healthy, glowing skin. For the 2025 Skincare Awards, Bazaar enlisted the help of celebrity dermatologists and aestheticians to curate and edit our list of the 66 most coveted picks in skincare right now.
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