Welcome to the highly anticipated Mid-Year VANA Award 2025! As we dive into this season's celebration of beauty excellence, one thing is clear: the VANA community is more passionate than ever. Our devoted beauty enthusiasts have spoken, and the results are in. This year's lineup features a stunning array of skincare products that have captured hearts and transformed routines. From cult favorites to exciting newcomers, each winner has proven itself as an essential part of your beauty arsenal. Prepare to be inspired and discover the must-have products that have made waves in the industry. Join us in honoring the best of the best of the Mid-Year VANA Award 2025, and keep scrolling to unveil the complete list of winners.

- Best Face Wash & Cleanser -

haruharu wonder - Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil

haruharu wonder - Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - haruharu wonder

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Melt away makeup, sunscreen and unwanted impurities with the haruharu wonder Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil. This vegan-friendly cleansing oil is only made with 9 essential ingredients, including 5 botanical oils that are non-comodogenic and safe for sensitive skin, proving you don’t have to go overboard to make a difference. Gone are excess oil, blackheads and breakouts, and in its place a complexion that’s perfectly balanced and clarified.

- Best Toner & Mist -

I'm From - Rice Toner

I'm From - Rice Toner

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - I'm From

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: The I'm From Rice Toner is a bestseller for good reason, and you VANA fans love it so much that it has swept the VANA Award for Best Toner for yet another season. The lowdown: this milky toner is packed with 77.78% Gaomi Rice extract, Niacinamide and Glycerin to deeply nourish the complexion, turning the dial up on your skin’s brightness, smoothness and moisture levels. Flaky skin is soothed by the moisture barrier this toner creates on the skin, ensuring better moisture retention in the long run.

- Best Essence & Ampoule -

VT - Reedle Shot 100

VT - Reedle Shot 100

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - VT

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: If you’ve yet to experience the transformation of the VT Reedle Shot 100, we’re not exaggerating when we say you’re missing out big time. This booster emulates the process of microneedling with a Cica Reedle™ component to create microscopic pathways within the dermis, allowing for active ingredients within the Reedle Shot itself and from skincare you layer on top of it to absorb more effectively. Furthermore, it sloughs away dead skin cells from the skin’s surface to refine skin texture and even skin tone.

- Best Serum -

EQQUALBERRY - Bakuchiol Plumping Serum

EQQUALBERRY - Bakuchiol Plumping Serum

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - EQQUALBERRY

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Bakuchiol is one of the buzziest ingredients in the skincare world, and for good reason: it’s touted as a natural, gentler alternative to Retinol. The EQQUALBERRY Bakuchiol Plumping Serum is a testament to the ingredient’s efficacy, harnessing its power to improve skin texture and skin elasticity without the irritation. The serum also contains a cocktail of complementary ingredients such as Panthenol, Adenosine and Allantoin to provide deep hydration, soothe the skin and boost overall skin health.

- Best Eye Care -

KSECRET - SEOUL 1988 Eye Cream : Retinal Liposome 4% + Fermented Bean

KSECRET - SEOUL 1988 Eye Cream : Retinal Liposome 4% + Fermented Bean

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - KSECRET

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Wave goodbye to fine lines and hello to a brighter, more youthful gaze with the KSECRET SEOUL 1988 Eye Cream : Retinal Liposome 4% + Fermented Bean. This powerhouse eye cream blends encapsulated Retinal with Soybean Ferment to target those delicate areas around your eyes. It works wonders to smooth out wrinkles, firm up the skin and diminish the appearance of dark circles, leaving you with eyes that truly sparkle. Good for all skin types, it’s particularly useful for aging or mature skin types.

- Best Moisturizer & Cream -

Purito SEOUL - Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream

Purito SEOUL - Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Purito SEOUL

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Irritation and inflammation are simply no match for the Purito SEOUL Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream, an airy gel cream loaded with Damyang Bamboo extract and Panthenol to create a moisture barrier that seals moisture into the skin. The formula works tirelessly to calm stressed-out skin and reinforce its natural defenses, upping skin resilience for ultimate balance. If glass skin is one of your skin goals, this is a non-negotiable.

- Best Lip Care -

TOCOBO - Vita Glazed Lip Mask

TOCOBO - Vita Glazed Lip Mask

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - TOCOBO

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: The TOCOBO Vita Glazed Lip Mask isn't just any lip mask; it's a decadent treat for your pout, infused with a potent blend of Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and a Berry Complex. It melts onto your lips, delivering intense hydration and nourishment that smooths out dryness and leaves a beautiful, glossy finish. Finally you’ll be able to ditch the chapped lips and make way for a soft, supple, and irresistibly kissable smile.

- 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: Harsh physical exfoliators will be a thing of the past once you get your hands on the ANUA Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel. LHA and Cellulose gently exfoliate excess sebum and buildup from the skin, with Heartleaf extract calming irritation and Hyaluronic Acid supporting the skin’s moisture barrier. It’s a sensitive skin-favorite that fully revitalizes the complexion, revealing a smoother, glass-like appearance post-use.

- Best Face Mask -

medicube - Collagen Night Wrapping Mask

medicube - Collagen Night Wrapping Mask

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - medicube

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: The medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask is as fun to use as it is interesting: this peel-off mask is intended to be slathered on at the very end of your night routine to enrich your complexion with Collagen extract, Ceramide NP and Hyaluronic Acid as you sleep, getting you waking up with a taut, radiant complexion. Not only does it deliver hydration, it also acts as a barrier to seal all that goodness from your PM skincare into the dermis.

- 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 Mask went TikTok-viral almost overnight, and we can confirm the hype isn’t just noise. What sets this mask apart from other hydrogel masks on the market is that it uses ultra-low molecular Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid that can actually penetrate the skin effectively, as opposed to larger forms of these ingredients. One use is enough to see a visibly firm and brightened complexion.

- Best Spot Treatment -

COSRX - Acne Pimple Master Patch

COSRX - Acne Pimple Master Patch

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - COSRX

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: A true OG, the COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch has stood the test of time and is still a HG our VANA fans keep coming back to. There’s nothing overly complex about it: a hydrocolloid patch that protects active blemishes from external impact and allows it to heal in a humid environment, at the same time absorbing the fluid from the blemishes and preventing acne scars. Pop one on overnight and you’re sure to see a major improvement in the morning.

- Best Sunscreen -

BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Relief Sun Aqua-fresh Rice + B5 SPF50+ PA++++

BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Relief Sun Aqua-fresh Rice + B5 SPF50+ PA++++

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - BEAUTY OF JOSEON

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: As well-loved as the OG sunscreen is, the BEAUTY OF JOSEON Relief Sun Aqua-fresh Rice + B5 SPF50+ PA++++ is arguably better *cue gasps* This version of the top-rated Rice sunscreen touts Rice Seed water and Panthenol as key ingredients, treating the skin to a splash of refreshing hydration without any white cast or stickiness. It’s a great option for oily and combination complexions year-round, or a summer SPF for drier skin that doesn’t require ultra-rich moisture just yet.

- Best Sun Stick -

Abib - Quick Sunstick Protection Bar SPF50+ PA++++

Abib - Quick Sunstick Protection Bar SPF50+ PA++++

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Abib

STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Sunscreen reapplication doesn’t have to be a chore, especially with the Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar SPF50+ PA++++ in your back pocket. This curved sun stick glides effortlessly along every crevice of the face and body, applying a fresh and non-sticky barrier that protects against UV damage. You won’t find any trace of a white cast with this formula, and it goes on top of makeup seamlessly so you don’t have to worry about ruining your MOTD.

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