Plastic Surgeons Name Their Favorite New Skin-Care Products of 2025

Avène Retrinal 0.1% Intensive Multi-Corrective Cream ($68)

“In my opinion, Avène offers ‘the best’ entry-level skin care by far. It has a whole range of products that are effective and very reasonable priced. Coming out of Europe, the products tend to be much cleaner—fewer chemicals and additives; fragrance-free, soap-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, silicone-free—than we see from North American brands. This updated retinol has proven clinical results that far exceed those seen with products more than twice the cost.” —Tucson, AZ plastic surgeon Raman Mahabir, MD

Laneige Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser ($29)

“What makes this product stand out is how it cleanses thoroughly without stripping the skin—something rare even among high-end cleansers. It balances skin’s pH, hydrates with hyaluronic acid, and leaves your face feeling soft and fresh, not tight or dry. It’s ideal if you want a cleanser that’s both gentle and effective, especially for sensitive or dehydrated skin.” —Beverly Hills, CA facial plastic surgeon Kimberly J. Lee, MD

ZO Skin Health Soothing Hydro Mist ($68)

“My favorite new product in 2025 is this Soothing Mist. It is a 10/10 and one of our top sellers since we got it on the shelves. Patients love how it’s an on-the-go product that they can take with them and use throughout the day. It’s also great for use immediately after ablative lasers and microneedling! This product is proven to visibly calm redness by 68 percent, soothes and calms the skin throughout the day, and keeps the skin hydrated. This travel-friendly product is game-changing for acne and rosacea patients, and can be used immediately post-procedure! We love it!” —Nashville, TN plastic surgeon Daniel A. Hatef, MD

“Patients are loving this new face mist, especially here in the desert, but it is a great product for calming redness wherever you live.” —Tucson, AZ plastic surgeon Raman Mahabir, MD 

Plated Skin Science EYE Serum ($138)

“My favorite product of 2025 is this new serum that combines exosome technology from platelets in a package designed to improve under-eye skin and dark circles. Exosomes are little packets of information that can absorb through the skin, in effect translating changes into the skin in these areas to improve skin quality. Plated is a product that takes advantage of the healing and rejuvenating pathways activated by platelets in order to improve skin in the absence of an injury.” —Beverly Hills, CA plastic surgeon Daniel Gould, MD

skinbetter science Even Intensive Skin Tone Correcting Serum ($190)

“I see a lot of patients in the Bay Area with pigmentation issues, which requires a comprehensive and multimodal approach to find solutions for each unique patient. I like this serum because it’s great for evening out skin tones, and its gentle formula doesn’t irritate the skin.” —San Francisco facial plastic surgeon Raj Dedhia, MD

Eucerin Radiant Tone Dual Serum Dark Spot Corrector ($40)

“Formulated to visibly reduce the appearance of persistent dark spots due to aging, sun exposure and imperfections, it combines ingredients like Thiamidol, hyaluronic acid, and Licocanol A to effectively reduce the appearance of persistent dark spots while smoothing fine lines. It delivers intensive hydration and brightening, making it a good choice for improving overall skin tone and texture.” —Beverly Hills, CA facial plastic surgeon Kimberly J. Lee, MD

Augustinus Bader The Elixir ($550)

“Exosomes are all the rage and the next big thing in skin care. Personally, I am not a fan of human or animal exosomes—I just cannot come around to the idea that putting someone else’s growth factors on your face is a good thing. Luckily, there are plant-based exosomes that are as effective, if not better with none of the concern of human contaminants. This serum visibly improves fine lines and wrinkles with both immediate and long-term results.” —Tucson, AZ plastic surgeon Raman Mahabir, MD 

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Jelly Moisturizer ($50)

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La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift ($530)

“LaPrairie just updated its amazing Skin Caviar Liquid Lift.  Most skin-care products are mixed and oxidizing or degrading from the moment they are put in the bottle. Skin Caviar’s beads are emulsified with each press of the activation button for absolute maximum effectiveness. Users will see instant lift in less than 15 minutes. Used regularly, the skin contours are redefined, minimizing wrinkles and fine lines. It’s plumping and firming with both instant and long-term results.” —Tucson, AZ plastic surgeon Raman Mahabir, MD 

Marini Skin Solutions Skin-Care Management System ($350)