Skincare routine in need of a refresh? You’ve landed at the perfect place. This is the Stylevana editor’s rundown of the top 5 picks of January that deserve a moment in the spotlight. With their noteworthy formulations and dazzling skin results, these are the products that have risen above everything we’ve tested and rightfully earned their accolades as the best beauty products of January, providing your skin with abundant nourishment at every step of the routine. Without further ado, make room on your skincare shelf and read on for the full list.

No. 1

TirTir - Milk Skin Toner

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If a glowing, plumped complexion is your goal, the TirTir Milk Skin Toner needs to go straight into your shopping basket. This post-cleanse pick provides intense nourishment to the skin with moisture-retaining Panthenol, barrier-strengthening Ceramide and glow-giving Rice Bran extracts, creating an instant glass skin effect and improving skin condition over time. It treats skin concerns like acne, scarring, signs of aging and irritation, and can be used by all skin types including sensitive. Bonus points for the watery texture that sinks into the skin quickly, but still feels plush and comforting.

No. 2

COSRX - Full fit Propolis Light Ampoule

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The COSRX Full fit Propolis Light Ampoule isn’t made of gold (despite its golden hue) but it’s certainly worth its weight in it. What it is: a lightweight ampoule formulated with 83.3% Propolis extract, the key ingredient that heals stressed out skin, boosts hydration levels and imparts a radiant honey-like glow. The non-sticky texture is suitable for anyone suffering from dryness, dullness, inflammation or redness to kick their skin concerns to the curb; just a few drops massaged into the face makes a world of a difference.

No. 3

Viegano - Green Tea + Hyaluronic Acid Vegan Hydrating Serum

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Looking to protect, hydrate AND rejuvenate the skin with just one product? It’s a one-and-done process for the Viegano Green Tea + Hyaluronic Acid Vegan Hydrating Serum. Of its 2 featured ingredients, Green Tea extract takes charge of delivering antioxidant protection that relieves the skin of UV and free radical damage, while 3 types of Hyaluronic Acid supply moisture to the different layers of skin. Users of this serum swear by its plumping abilities, noting how dewy and healthy the skin looks after application.

No. 4

Saturday Skin - Carrot + Niacinamide Moisturizing Cream

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Consider the Saturday Skin Carrot + Niacinamide Moisturizing Cream a superfood smoothie for your skin: the creamy moisturizer features a blend of nutrient-rich Carrot and multitasking superstar Niacinamide to firm and brighten the complexion, enhancing skin firmness and refining skin tone in the process. The duo is further supported by Ceramide for a stronger skin barrier, as well as Centella Asiatica to clarify and calm. Once massaged in, the skin feels soft, smooth and revitalized.

No. 5

Dr.Ceuracle - Cica Regen Vegan Sun SPF50+ PA++++

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Korean sunscreens are known for their outstanding formulas and performance, and the Dr.Ceuracle Cica Regen Vegan Sun SPF50+ PA++++ is one of those that’s currently topping the list. It’s made with a plethora of good-for-the-skin ingredients, such as Centella Asiatica for soothing and repairing the skin barrier; Hibiscus Flower extract for antioxidant protection; and Adenosine for well-aging benefits. This multifunctional chemical sunscreen can also be used as a moisturizer or essence, applying seamlessly without the dreaded white cast or greasiness that accompanies other SPF formulas on the market.

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