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BEST SKINCARE OF 2025! mostly J & K-Beauty~ ✨
Tina Tanaka Harris
Overview
This video summarizes the best skincare products discovered and used by the creator in 2025, focusing on a mix of Japanese (J-Beauty) and Korean (K-Beauty) brands. The creator, who has dry and dehydrated skin, categorizes products into cleansers, toners, serums, moisturizers, sunscreens, and special care items. She highlights both long-term favorites ('holy grails') and new discoveries, emphasizing products that are effective, gentle, and enhance the skin's barrier and hydration. The summary includes specific product recommendations, ingredient benefits, and personal experiences, offering a comprehensive guide for viewers seeking effective skincare solutions.
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- The video presents the creator's top skincare picks for 2025, consolidating them into a single video format.
- Products are divided into 'holy grail' (long-term favorites) and 'new discoveries' from 2025.
- The creator's skin type is dry and dehydrated, which influences product selection.
- The approach to selecting products shifted from year-end review to noting standouts throughout the year for a more curated list.
Understanding the creator's skin type and selection method helps viewers gauge the relevance of the recommendations to their own needs and preferences.
The creator mentions a shift from separate 'best of' videos per category to a single compilation, reflecting a common YouTube trend.
- Holy grail cleansers include the Hero Make Speedy Mascara Remover and Lagom Gel to Water Cleanser, favored for consistent performance.
- New discovery: Atinia Skin Clear Cleanse Oil is praised for its blend of botanical oils, effective makeup removal, and non-drying finish, despite a thicker texture.
- Another new oil cleanser, Shu Uemura Oldtime Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil, is noted for its lightweight, watery texture, suitable for those who dislike heavy cleansing oils.
- The Funk Softening Milk Wash is highlighted as a gentle, non-foaming water-based cleanser that nourishes and soothes without stripping moisture.
Cleansing is the foundational step in any routine; these recommendations offer options for thorough yet gentle removal of impurities without compromising the skin barrier.
The Atinia Skin Clear Cleanse Oil is described as having a texture that acts like a cushion, minimizing friction during cleansing.
- The Curel Deep Moisture Spray is a holy grail for soothing dry and irritated skin, providing easy application and nourishment.
- Heave Blue Salmon Caring Centella Toner stands out for its blend of Centella, Heartleaf for soothing, and PDRN for regeneration and barrier repair.
- The D Program Moisturizing Care Lotion (renewed version) is recommended for its simple yet hydrating formula, improved thickness, and suitability for dry, sensitive skin.
- Toners are presented as crucial for hydration and can be layered for increased moisture, especially for dry skin types.
Toners play a vital role in rebalancing the skin after cleansing and preparing it for subsequent steps, offering targeted benefits like hydration and soothing.
The Heave Blue toner can be used as a DIY sheet mask for an intensive hydration boost.
- Milano CC Premium Essence is a reliable, affordable holy grail, particularly useful for travel.
- VT RLE Shot is used as a PM booster for skin repair.
- New discoveries include milky-textured serums like Numbuzin No. 9 NAD Bio Lifting Ampoule, praised for anti-aging and barrier protection.
- By Wish Formula Ceramide Milky Ampoule is a rediscovered serum that excels at replenishing and soothing the skin barrier.
- VT PDRN Essence offers a vegan PDRN option for barrier support, hydration, and anti-aging benefits with a lightweight feel.
Serums deliver concentrated active ingredients to address specific concerns like aging, barrier repair, and hydration, making them a powerful addition to a routine.
The Numbuzin No. 9 serum is described as leaving the skin looking plump, healthy, and glowy.
- Holy grail moisturizers include Curel Midnight Blue Calming Cream for soothing, La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume for SOS barrier repair, and Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream for dryness.
- P.Calm Keteer Cream is a versatile holy grail, especially for daytime and travel.
- New discovery: Heave Blue Salmon Centella Cream is a lightweight morning moisturizer that provides nourishment and a glow without heaviness.
- Cow Brand Mutenka Moist Milk is a simple, affordable, fragrance-free daytime moisturizer with essential barrier-supporting ingredients.
- Sana Nameraka Honpo Night Cream is an affordable anti-aging option with retinol derivatives for nighttime use.
Moisturizers are essential for locking in hydration and supporting the skin's natural barrier, preventing moisture loss and protecting against environmental stressors.
The La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume is used as an 'SOS' product when the skin barrier is compromised or irritated.
- Skin 1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum is a highly recommended chemical sunscreen with a serum-like texture that blends easily and suits all skin types.
- Matsuyama IN-BEAUQ Barrier Sunscreen is a large-format, affordable Japanese chemical sunscreen with beneficial ingredients, though it contains alcohol and fragrance.
- UV-Deary Dry Touch UV Stick is a favorite for its matte, 'nothing-on-the-skin' feel, making it ideal for reapplication and travel.
- Sunscreens are emphasized as crucial daily protection, with a preference for chemical filters due to their texture and ease of application.
Consistent sunscreen use is vital for preventing sun damage, premature aging, and reducing the risk of skin cancer, with modern formulas offering added skincare benefits.
The UV-Deary Dry Touch UV Stick is so lightweight that the creator used it on her arms during car rides without feeling like she was wearing sunscreen.
- Holy grail special care items include Nivea Deep Moisture Melty Type lip balm, Clavuu Nourishing Care Lip Sleeping Pack, Sabonina all-in-one sheet masks, and Dr.G R.E.D. Blemish Clear Soothing Cream.
- Dalba First Spray Serum is a favorite mist for adding glow, especially during filming.
- New standout sheet masks: Cosme Come Labo Clear Turn Seeker Moist Mask offers soothing and hydration at an affordable price point.
- Clair's Freshly Juiced Vitamin Skin Prep Pads are praised for convenience and brightening ingredients, though the container's seal could be improved.
- Anessa Vegan Collagen Eye Serum is a simple, refreshing eye treatment that is easy to use and travel with.
- Purcell 24/7 Colostrum Pore Defense Ampoule is a lightweight mist that sets makeup and refreshes the skin throughout the day.
Special care items address specific needs like lip hydration, spot treatments, intensive masking, and makeup setting, rounding out a comprehensive skincare routine.
The Cosme Come Labo Clear Turn sheet masks are noted for their high quality, non-drying mesh material, and affordability (e.g., 1000 yen for 40 masks).
Key takeaways
- Prioritize gentle, hydrating, and barrier-strengthening ingredients, especially for dry and dehydrated skin types.
- Oil cleansers are effective for removing makeup and impurities without stripping the skin, with varied textures available to suit preferences.
- Toners and serums are essential for delivering concentrated hydration and active ingredients to address specific skin concerns like aging and barrier health.
- Moisturizers are crucial for sealing in hydration and supporting the skin barrier, with options ranging from lightweight day creams to richer night treatments.
- Daily sunscreen application is non-negotiable for preventing sun damage, and many formulas now offer added skincare benefits.
- Specialized products like sheet masks, eye serums, and mists can provide targeted treatment and enhance overall skin health and appearance.
- The effectiveness of a product often lies in its core ingredients (like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and soothing botanicals) rather than complex formulations.
Key terms
Oil CleanserWater-Based CleanserBotanical OilsSkin BarrierPDRNCentella AsiaticaHeartleafPeptidesNAD/NMNCeramidesSqualaneHyaluronic AcidRetinolChemical SunscreenMineral SunscreenSheet MaskToner PadsFermented IngredientsVegan PDRN
Test your understanding
- What are the key differences in texture and benefits between the Atinia and Shu Uemura oil cleansers mentioned?
- How do ingredients like PDRN and Centella Asiatica contribute to skin health according to the video?
- Why does the creator recommend specific moisturizers for 'SOS' situations or barrier repair?
- What are the advantages of chemical sunscreens over mineral sunscreens, as implied by the creator's choices?
- How can layering toners and serums benefit individuals with dry and dehydrated skin?