Out of all the new skincare I tested in 2025, I’m sharing the 10 products (and prescriptions) that were my actual, real-life favorites—the ones I kept reaching for even when I wasn’t filming. I start with the cleanser I switched to after realizing my beloved Cetaphil Gentle Clear Acne Cream Cleanser was basically disappearing: the Prequel SA Cleanser. It has that same jelly, slightly slimy, super-hydrating vibe (50% glycerin), but with acne-friendly extras like 1% salicylic acid and zinc PCA—plus I’ve had zero irritation using it as my go-to morning cleanser for months. Then I get into the products that helped me balance “glowy, not greasy,” like the Beauty of Joseon Rice Milk Toner (light, layers perfectly, and doesn’t add shine), plus two moisturizers depending on what you want: my most-used gel-cream obsession (Numbuzin Pantothenic B5) and a slightly thicker, super unique barrier option (Experiment Molecular Mesh). I also share my favorite drugstore nighttime eye cream from BYOMA that feels way more expensive than it is. And because 2025 was also a big acne year for me, I talk about the spot treatment combo that actually works for me (Lion Pair + The Ordinary Sulfur), two sunscreens (one truly weightless, one more moisturizing), and the acne prescription duo that made the biggest difference: 15% azelaic acid + tazarotene.