Cheers — I made myself a strong margarita for this one, because we’re doing my most-used beauty products of 2025. This isn’t a “new releases” roundup; it’s the stuff I could not put down and reached for constantly, across skincare, makeup, and even fragrance. And if you’re new here: I’m an exclusively pro-choice creator, meaning I only feature brands that support abortion rights (with one very specific retinol disclaimer in the video). If that bothers you, you’ve got a million other channels to watch. Skincare-wise, I basically walk you through my whole routine, starting with my ride-or-die brand: Dieux. I use Deliverance constantly, Instant Angel nightly, and I’m fully obsessed with Skin Mercy layered underneath for extra recovery. I also talk about the products that make makeup look better (Air Angel as my skincare-primer, Merit Great Skin Instant Glow Serum, and Rhode Glazing Milk for that bounce). Makeup in 2025 was lowkey for me — I wore less day-to-day than I have in years — but I still have my elite staples: Merit Minimalist (Dune + Silk), Sarah Creal Face Flex, LYS powder, Merit brows, and my forever blush love (Merit Flush Balm, with Rhode Pocket Blush as runner-up). I wrap it up with the lip products that kept my lips happy and my signature scent: Merit Retrospect.