Put your hands together for the eagerly awaited Year-End VANA Award 2025! Our devoted beauty enthusiasts have cast their votes, and the results are finally in: this year’s lineup showcases a breathtaking array of skincare products that have not only captured hearts but also transformed routines. From beloved cult favorites to exciting newcomers, each winner has established itself as an essential part of your beauty collection. The Year-End VANA Award 2025 boasts a fantastic array of skincare solutions that beauty lovers simply can’t resist, from clarifying cleansers to protective SPFs to help you achieve glowing, healthy, and resilient skin.

This season, you’ll notice something a little different. Our selection of winning products has expanded to keep up with fan support, extending to various formulas and product types within a given category. We at STYLEVANA HQ are all the more excited about all the winners that have swept up awards, and we’re sure you will be too. Celebrate with us as we honor the standout skincare products of this year, and keep reading for the full list of winners.

- Best Face Wash & Cleansers -

haruharu wonder - Centella Sunflower Makeup-Melting Cleansing Balm

haruharu wonder - Centella Sunflower Makeup-Melting Cleansing Balm

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - haruharu wonder


Ma:nyo - Pure Cleansing Oil

Ma:nyo - Pure Cleansing Oil

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Ma:nyo


Abib - Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam

Abib - Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Abib

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: This season’s Best Face Wash & Cleansers include everything you need for a clean canvas to layer your routine onto. The haruharu wonder Centella Sunflower Makeup-Melting Cleansing Balm and Ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil melt away makeup, sunscreen and impurities with seasoned ease, ensuring your pores are clear and your skin is soft. Follow up with the Abib Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam to keep irritation at bay and provide relief to sensitive skin; its inclusion of Heartleaf, Centella Asiatica and Panthenol ensure a calm complexion when you emerge from your double cleanse routine.

- Best Toner & Mist -

numbuzin - No.9+ NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner

numbuzin - No.9+ NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - numbuzin

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: What looks like glitter within the numbuzin No.9+ NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner is actually Ceramide flakes that support skin barrier health and lock in hydration. This toner pumps your skin with NAD+ and PDRN to firm up sagginess and enhance skin elasticity, energizing your appearance for a glowing finish. Goodbye dryness, texture and fine lines; hello to a revitalized you.

- Best Essence & Ampoules -

VT - Reedle Shot 100

VT - Reedle Shot 100

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - VT

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Continuing its winning streak from the previous season, the VT Reedle Shot 100 holds onto its crown for good reason. The Centella-spiked microneedling booster allows for better skincare absorption, at the same time delivering active ingredients deep into the dermis to smooth out skin texture and refine the pores. As it gently exfoliates away dead skin cells, you’re left with a visibly renewed and radiant complexion.


haruharu wonder - Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence

haruharu wonder - Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - haruharu wonder

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Milky skincare has certainly proven it’s worth its salt over the years, and the haruharu wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence was an instant hit the minute it was launched. This dreamy concoction blends together 5 Ceramides, Galactomyces and Bifida Ferment FIltrate with a patented fermentation technology to feed the skin barrier essential nutrients, allowing for a fortified barrier and smooth, dewy skin.

- Best Serum -

EQQUALBERRY - Bakuchiol Plumping Serum

EQQUALBERRY - Bakuchiol Plumping Serum

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - EQQUALBERRY

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: What’s in the EQQUALBERRY Bakuchiol Plumping Serum that makes it so effective? It relies on sensitive skin-friendly Bakuchiol to boost collagen production within the skin, working alongside 13 Peptides to erase fine lines and wrinkles and restore skin plumpness. You’ve also got the addition of micro-encapsulated Ceramides that deliver deep hydration and keep the skin barrier healthy, contributing to a lifted, youthful appearance.

- Best Eye Care -

Dr.Ceuracle - Hyal Reyouth Hydrogel Eye Mask

Dr.Ceuracle - Hyal Reyouth Hydrogel Eye Mask

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Dr.Ceuracle


AXIS-Y - Vegan Collagen Eye Serum

AXIS-Y - Vegan Collagen Eye Serum

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - AXIS-Y


Mary&May - Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream

Mary&May - Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Mary&May

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Our VANA fans have decided: it’s time to take eye care seriously, and they’ve voted for 3 Best Eye Care products to prove their point. The Dr.Ceuracle Hyal Reyouth Hydrogel Eye Maskprovides targeted antioxidant care to fatigued undereyes with 6 types of Hyaluronic Acid for deep hydration and Panthenol for locking in that moisture. For a lightweight eye treatment to treat crow’s feet and wrinkles, the AXIS-Y Vegan Collagen Eye Serum is a great option that is lightweight and easy to absorb; plus its metal rollerball applicator adds a soothing touch by letting you massage the formula in. In the evenings, reach for the Mary&May Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream to brighten up dark circles and improve skin dullness.

- Best Moisturizer & Cream -

COSRX - The Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizer

COSRX - The Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizer

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - COSRX

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: COSRX’s The Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizer takes home the prize for its no-nonsense formula that works to replenish the skin’s moisture barrier and soothe dry, sensitive and irritation-prone skin. It’s powered by 7 nourishing Ceramides, restorative cholesterol and fatty acids, in addition to 5 types of Hyaluronic Acid for a moisture boost. Rich without being heavy, it strengthens and calms the complexion with each use.


Purito SEOUL - Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream

Purito SEOUL - Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Purito SEOUL

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Similarly, the Purito SEOUL Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream is all about recharging the skin’s moisture levels. Bamboo extract closely mirrors the hydration naturally produced by the body, and when combined with Panthenol is able to balance moisture levels, strengthen the skin barrier and help the skin recover from blemish-induced damage. The airy formula sinks into the skin with ease, leaving behind a natural glow.

- Best Lip Care -

Abib - PDRN Collagen Lip Mask Glazed Jelly

Abib - PDRN Collagen Lip Mask Glazed Jelly

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Abib

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: You’ve likely tried PDRN in your face care, but allow us to introduce the wonders of PDRN-enriched lip care: the Abib PDRN Collagen Lip Mask Glazed Jelly offers a whopping 24 hours of hydration, thanks to a Hydration Shield Technology supported by plant-derived PDRN and a 3D Collagen Complex. Instead of being heavy and sticky, this seamless jelly texture sits comfortably on the lips with a glass-like shine, effectively volumizing your pout.

- Best Exfoliator & Peeling & Scrub -

ANUA - Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel

ANUA - Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - ANUA

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Put down the harsh face scrubs and swap in the ANUA Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel. A lightweight watery texture, this peeling gel gently sloughs away dead skin cells with Cellulose and LHA. Combatting potential irritation and dryness are Heartleaf extract and Hyaluronic Acid that impart relieving hydration for calm, moist and supple skin. After just one use you’ll notice smoother skin texture and a visible radiance.

- Best Face Mask -

medicube - Collagen Night Wrapping Mask

medicube - Collagen Night Wrapping Mask

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - medicube

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: We like to think of the medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask as a nourishing hug for your complexion. Made to be applied at the very end of your PM routine (yes, over moisturizer), the overnight treatment supplies intensive care with Collagen extract, Ceramide NP and Adenosine. Once you peel it off in the morning, you’ll be left with a smooth, bouncy appearance and more resilient skin in the long term.

- Best Mask Sheet -

Biodance - Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask

Biodance - Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Biodance

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: The Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Maskis no stranger to beauty enthusiasts worldwide, but there’s good reason for the viral hype: the hydrogel mask is formulated with potent ingredients that rapidly hydrate the skin, refine skin texture, improve skin elasticity and erase fine lines and wrinkles–it’s just *that* good. Whether you pop it on for a couple of hours or treat your skin overnight, the glass skin results are jaw-dropping.

- Best Spot Treatment -

CELIMAX - The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster

CELIMAX - The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - CELIMAX

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Leave your aging skin troubles in the past, CELIMAX’s The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster is here to address all your qualms with crow’s feet, fine lines and wrinkles. Featuring 0.1% Retinal and Peptides, the booster’s micro-particle ingredients absorb into the dermis with enhanced penetration to encourage collagen production and firm up sagging skin. Pro tip: apply it to any areas of the body that require a glow boost, including the underarms, elbows and knees.

- Best Sunscreen -

BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++

BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - BEAUTY OF JOSEON

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: No matter what new sunscreen formulas are launched, VANA fans always return to the OG fave: the BEAUTY OF JOSEON Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++. This creamy sunscreen protects and hydrates the complexion with 30% Rice and fermented grain extracts, maintaining healthy moisture levels through any season. Quick absorption? Tick. Radiant glow? Double tick. Zero white cast? Triple tick.

- Best Sun Stick -

TOCOBO - Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50 PA++++

TOCOBO - Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50 PA++++

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - TOCOBO

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Sunscreen reapplication is a breeze with the TOCOBO Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50 PA++++ in hand. The soft-matte vegan sun stick glides onto the skin for heavy-duty UV protection, leaving the skin elegantly smooth and non-greasy. Cotton extract keeps hydration levels balanced while Herb AC Complex prevents irritation and Anti-Sebum P controls the production of excess sebum. Swipe it on, throw it into your bag or back pocket, and you’re ready to go.

Stay tuned as we launch our Year-End VANA Awards 2025 winners for Best Makeup and Best Hair & Body, coming your way very soon! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram and Facebook, as well as keeping an eye on the VANA Blog, so you receive all the latest news, promos and information!