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Best In Beauty Awards 2025: Skin

Fresh, luminous skin will never go out of style. With these products—everything from a glow-inducing serum to an olive oil–infused, hydrating moisturizer—you’re sure to shine.
Best In Beauty Awards 2025: Skin
Vanessa Granda for ESSENCE
By Akili King, India Espy-Jones, Danielle Wright, Mecca Pryor · Updated March 31, 2025

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01 Dr. Barbara Sturm Everything Eye Patches
Revitalize the under-eye area with these eye patches. Available at drsturm.com
125 Shop Now
02
02 Mary Louise Cosmetics Olive Renewal Face Cream
Plump up your face with this olive oil–infused treat. Available at mymarylouise.com
38 Shop Now
03
03 Undefined R&R Repair Mist
Mist your way to healthier skin with electrolyzed water. Available at undefinedco.com
20 Shop Now
04
04 BeautyStat Universal Triple Action Daily Peel
Get rid of dead skin with an everyday peel that improves fine lines, pore size and softness. Available at beautystat.com
29 Shop Now
05
05 Isamaya x FaceGym Sculpt 01 Face Tool
Get your blood flowing and your body feeling good with this tool that pumps and plumps your skin. Available at isamaya.com
60 Shop Now
06
06 Rose Ingleton MD FutureBright Dark Spot Vitamin C Serum
The milky texture on this serum offers a soothing effect with a juicy vitamin C boost while protecting against future skin damage. Available at rosemdskin.com
68 Shop Now
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07 S’Able Labs Okra Face Serum
This serum bottles the properties of okra to stimulate collagen and reduce hyperpigmentation. Available at sablelabs.co
75 Shop Now
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08 KNC Beauty Cryo Wands
De-puff your skin, and reduce tension and inflammation, with these sculpting wands. Available at kncbeauty.com
48 Shop Now
09
09 ROSEN Brightening Honey & Kojic Cleanser
Get rid of dark spots for good—without drying the skin—with this gentle exfoliant. Available at rosenskincare.com
22 Shop Now
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10 Keys Soulcare Let Me Glow Illuminating Priming Serum
Love minimal makeup or a fresh face? Use this serum as a primer or final finish to get that summer glow. Available at keyssoulcare.com
26 Shop Now
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11 Hyper Skin Hyper Daily Invisible for All SPF 50 Sun Drops
Prep your skin with this SPF star that hydrates against the heat. Available at hyperskin.com
36 Shop Now
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12 Sofie Pavitt Face Reset Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Mask
Zap acne and scars with this treatment mask that clears and prevents breakouts. Available at sofiepavittface.com
44 Shop Now

Samantha’s Secrets

Aesthetician Samantha Mims’s recommendations for flawless skin

Best In Beauty Awards 2025: Skin

“My go-to routine for breakout-free skin is coupled with clean eating, monthly acupuncture and morning juices,” says Mims. “Consistency plays a role in how well my skin performs. To achieve that lifted and sculpted appearance, I rely on skin tools. For instant results, I’ll start off with a little face cupping, followed by a microcurrent facial. My biggest skin secret? Inner confidence. Have a strong sense of who you are—but never stop wanting more. Prayer and keeping good people in your corner is important, too. These tips are undoubtedly valuable and will never go out of style.”

Samantha’s Top Skin Picks

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01 Omorovicza’s Queen Essence
Available at omorovicza.com
110 Shop Now
02
02 SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel
Available at skinceuticals.com
90 Shop Now
03
03 epi.logic Master Plan Serum
Available at epilogicskincare.com
230 Shop Now
04
04 Grass Nuit Rebirth Retinoid from Muri Lelu
Available at murilelu.com
135 Shop Now
05
05 Espressoh Dewy Latte
Available at espressoh.com
30 Shop Now
06
06 Vacation’s Orange Gelée SPF 30
Available at vacation.inc
23 Shop Now

Photo production credits:
Product photos: Courtesy of brands
Models: Amina Hassan at AMR Agency, Lluvia Cortés at New Icon, Nyaguach Pal at New Icon, Rhaya Jacobs at Divide NY, Roo Saintine at Supreme Management, Sarah Gony at Crawford Models, Wife Erath at APM. 
Hair: LaMesha Mosley using Bumble and Bumble; Makeup: Raisa Flowers at E.D.M.A. Nails: Arlene Hinckson using CND at The Only Agency
Set Design: Jenny Correa at Walter Schupfer Management 
Casting Director: Trevor Swain at The Wall Group
Photography Assistants: Ashley Markle & Allison Brooks
Digital Technician: Isobel Rae 
Fashion Assistant: Morgan Smith; Hair Assistants: Kashmere Samuel & Jataina Ames Makeup Assistants: Joshua Hilario & Desiree Easton; Nail Assistants: Reiana Maynard & Safiya Levers
Set Assistant: Alejandro Benito; Production by The Morrison Group
Associate Producer: Vince Barrucco; Production Assistants: Maian Tran & Kiernan Francis 
Shot at Splashlight Studios

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