Skincare: What’s Hot for 2025

Holiday parties, sugary desserts, and maybe a little too many adult libations can take a toll on your skin. Start 2025 off right and level up your skincare routine with these amazing products that are Beauty News NYC-approved:

UnPlain Duo Set
Experience the magic of a healthier and more balanced complexion in as little as seven days with the incredible UnPlain Duo Set. This revolutionary skincare brand was founded on the belief that it is important to celebrate one’s true beauty instead of promoting idealized lifestyles and beauty standards. This minimalist duo set provides the necessary essentials to combat all your skincare needs, which include exfoliation, deep hydration, anti-aging protection, soothing comfort, and enhanced absorption. Meticulously crafted with globally sourced ingredients, the UnPlain Pad combines Skin Save® and Symcalmin®, infused with a prebiotic, AHA, and three types of hyaluronic acid. These dual-sided pads feature a gauze texture on one side to remove pore-clogging debris and dead skin and the other side is cotton lined to safeguard intense hydration. After using the pad, apply the luxurious UnPlain Oil to nourish, refine and plump the skin to attain a radiant glow. This facial regeneration in a bottle is so potent it glides on to your skin like no other and the best part is you only need a little oil to reap the benefits. With free shipping on all orders, you can indulge yourself at https://unplainofficial.com/.

The Solution
There are times when less is more when it comes to your skincare routine, and that is completely true with The Solution. I can absolutely say that I am obsessed. Designed by IHO Skin, this extraordinary all-in-one bi-phase serum was specifically developed to combat multiple skin concerns in one minimal step. What The Solution does differently from other products is that it enables you to experience the benefits of both water-soluble actives and nourishing oils, working together for prime results. The result is a smoother, more glowing and hydrated complexion that is strikingly noticeable. To get the most out of this product, make sure you shake the bottle well before each use and keep it away from heat and direct sunlight. Another bonus: The Solution smells heavenly, as if you are at your own little spa. Subscribe to email and receive 10% off your purchase. Find this powerhouse product at https://ihoskin.com/

Drunk Elephant Mello Marula Cream Cleanser 
Suitable for all skin types, Drunk Elephant’s Mello Marula Cream Cleanser does it all. Founder Tiffany Masterson was inspired to create a product from her husband’s request for a face wash that could double as shaving cream. This mild cleanser thoroughly removes impurities, balances the skin and unclogs pores for a fresher face without extracting moisture. Your complexion will be completely hydrated without the dry patches. Rich in potent antioxidants, apply the cleanser morning and night and afterwards, your skin will be clear and bright. With email receive 15% off your first order. Peruse the incredible line at https://www.drunkelephant.com/

Daily Shade Babe Shade
We all know it’s imperative to put sunscreen on during the hot summer months. Nevertheless, in the winter months UV coverage is a must, too. Protect your skin indoors and outdoors with Daily Shade Babe Shade. This outstanding sunscreen keeps your skin safe without the finishing white cast that you often see with other sunscreens. Mother and founder of Daily Shade, Breelyn Vanleeuwen, noticed a gap in the market for safe, effective sunscreen for babies, which led her to develop a product that would combine clean, non-toxic ingredients with gentle, mineral-based protection. What is superb about Babe Shade is that it offers powerful, broad-spectrum protection that’s ideal to use all year round. Stay shielded from the sun’s rays and stock up on this fabulous sunscreen at https://www.dailyshade.com/

The Repair Mask
When you can’t go to the spa, let the spa come to you! The Repair Mask by STAS Skincare will significantly repair cell damage, reduce inflammation and help you achieve balanced, nourished, and youthful skin in the comfort of your home. I have tried numerous masks, and The Repair Mask is the crème de la crème when it comes to sheet masks. This rejuvenating treatment is loaded with vitamins B and E, antioxidants, and glutathione to boost collagen production and improve the skin’s texture. You deserve to be pampered. Sit back and relax, or if you have things to do, this mask is excellent because it stays on well so you can move around to multi-task. Suitable for all skin types, this cult product after one use produces noticeable results that will have you feeling like a movie star. With email receive 15% off your first order. No matter what stage your skin is in, experience the transformation of STAS. Visit: https://www.stasskincare.com/

Glass Skin Tanghulu Strawberry and Tangerine Serum

Achieving the legendary Korean glass skin has been on the rise more than ever, captivating beauty enthusiasts worldwide. For a flawless complexion at an affordable price, say hello to your new BFF, the Glass Skin Tanghulu Strawberry and Tangerine Serum produced by the lauded beauty brand OLIVIAUMMA. Drawing inspiration from the popular Korean dessert Tanghulu (a sugar-coated fruit that resembles glass), OLIVIAUMMA, specifically created this opulent product to give the gift of glass skin to all skin types. The Tanghulu Strawberry and Tangerine Serum not only gives the appearance of “glass skin” but also rejuvenates, energizes, and brightens, helping to improve your skin tone and illuminate dull skin.  Dispense three to four pumps morning and night and let the serum. work its magic. Not only will you see the difference, but you will feel it too. This wonderous OLIVIAUMMA product will change the way you feel about skincare and enhance your complexion significantly. Enjoy free shipping on purchases over $45. If attaining healthier and more radiant skin is one of your desires head straight to https://oliviaumma.com/ 

Holiday Beauty Bundle

With so many trending products on the market, it can be overwhelming to find what you need and truly works. If you are looking to take your skin care routine to the next level The A Method Holiday Beauty Bundle is your go-to fountain of youth gift set is what you need to revive your complexion and bring back that healthy glow. Created by the prominent celebrity dermatologist Tina Alster MD, this bundle is ideal for all skin types and contains a comprehensive selection of The A Method’s top products that will have you raving to all your friends.

Each bundle includes:

Bubble Foaming Oxygenated Cleanser– Thoroughly remove the impurities leaving the skin refreshed, hydrated and luxuriously smooth.

Skin Perfecting Serum – Targets skin discoloration, uneven pigmentation, diminishes the appearance of enlarged pores and promotes firmer, healthier-looking skin.

Orange You Peppy Facial Peptide Moisturizer – Peptide facial moisturizer tightens skin while conditioning for a balanced tone and complexion. The active ingredients stimulate collagen production to rejuvenate and nourish the skin.

Vegan Leather Skincare Bag -Stylish and sophisticated, the perfect bag to carry all your skin care necessities.

Another reason to love The A Method is that all products are always paraben-free, dermatologist tested, non-comedogenic, cruelty-free, fragrance-free, gluten-free and vegan. Shop the exceptional line and learn more at https://theamethod.com/

Sliick At Home Waxing

We tend to spend a lot of time focusing on facial products to upgrade our skincare. However, we don’t want to neglect the rest of our physique. For wonderfully smooth skin on any part of your body choose Sliick. From brows, to bikini, lips, legs and toes, Sliick made by the trendy and innovative line Salon Perfect has got you covered. Sliick’s at home waxing products are innovative, easy to use, and the best part is that these effective products are reasonably priced. Salon Perfect is a brand that has been constructed on the belief that everyone deserves professional quality beauty products without the premium price tag. With Sliick you can forget all those expensive spa trips. Super user friendly, all waxing products produce salon-style results. With email receive 20% off your first order and free standard shipping on orders over $35. Shop Sliick HERE

Zue Botanicals Clarifying Cleanser
Brighten, balance skin and remove impurities with the marvelous Zue Botanicals Clarifying Cleanser. This mild cleanser clarifies your skin while keeping it nourished and toned. You will be left with a clean complexion without extracting moisture – so no dry patches! I also really love this cleanser because it awakens the skin. I look forward to washing my face first thing in the morning. Created and founded by Nathaly Millán, Zue Botanicals is a cutting-edge line specializing in clean and natural beauty products for Latin women. Every product produced is free from more than 1000 chemicals commonly used in the beauty industry and Zue Botanicals is certified vegan and cruelty-free by PETA. Suitable for all skin types, the Clarifying Cleanser is a splendid daily wash to accomplish your skin care results. Achieve glowing skin and visit Zue Botanicals at https://zuebotanicals.com/

Botanical Beauty 

Step into the New Year feeling confident, luminous, and ready to shine because your ultimate skin reset is here. Introducing Botanical Beauty! A revolutionary beauty brand that has a specific mission to provide the most effective, clinically proven, clean skincare solutions at affordable prices. The Botanical Beauty team believes that everyone has the right to high-quality goods that produce extraordinary outcomes without sacrificing safety or efficacy. Founded in 2022 and based in Utah, this line is committed to providing outstanding skincare solutions to the general public, specializing in both women and men aged 18 and up.

Whether you’re new to the beauty world, a professional or a huge skincare enthusiast, Botanical Beauty creates products that deliver results as gentle as they are transformative. Glowing skin isn’t just about looking good, it’s also about feeling confident. Formulated with natural, and herbal ingredients, Botanical Beauty’s gender-neutral, dermatologist-tested products support your skin at every stage. The tailored kits make it simple to stay consistent and see results quickly, with up to 80% fewer breakouts in the first month. These innovative kits include:

The Mature Skin Kit: The ideal solution to combat the most common skin aging signs for those 50 and older!

The Ageless Beauty Kit: This kit consists of everything you need to fight the signs of aging in skin for people in their 30s and 40s.

The Youthful Glow Skin Kit: To restore your skin and give you a more youthful appearance.

The Acne Treatment Kit: The tools you need to fight and prevent acne for the long term.

Luminous skin begins with Botanical Beauty. You can say adieu to harsh chemicals and confusing instructions. Sign up with email and receive 20% off your first purchase. Always dermatologist approved, explore the exceptional range and start your new skincare journey at https://botanicalbeautyskin.com/

Telina Cuppari Senior Staff Writer at Beauty News NYC
Telina Cuppari

Senior Staff Writer

Telina Cuppari is a world explorer who loves people and pizza. Originally from California, Telina speaks three languages and has worked in seven countries and traveled extensively in more than 30 nations. She now resides in New Jersey where she holds two Guinness World Records for the Largest Collection of Pizza-Related Items. Her husband was kind enough to let her turn their garage into a pizza museum. Telina received her master’s in Edinburgh, Scotland and after spent three more years in the capital writing for one of the country’s largest newspapers about her failed relationships and dating foreign men. She loves anything beauty related, cooking strange food that’s super healthy, and meeting new people. Telina is the founder of Pizza Kindness, an independent, nonprofit dedicated to spreading kindness throughout the tristate area with pizza-related events and campaigns that support college scholarships and other charitable organizations.