For this very special edition of our Beauty Monthly, we’re sharing the top skincare products of 2025. These products didn’t just go viral, they were tested, loved, and praised by countless users who swear by their effectiveness.
Based on the official Olive Young charts, here are the absolute stars of the skincare community in 2025.
The Toners
Round Lab’s ‘1025 Dokdo Toner’ once again claimed the top spot, solidifying its status as the best toner in the Korean beauty scene. A longtime favorite, it continues to impress with its gentle yet deeply hydrating formula.
Following closely in second place is ANUA’s ‘77% Soothing Toner’, maintaining its strong position thanks to its calming and skin-balancing benefits.
Rounding out the top three this year is a surprise entry: the French brand Bioderma with its ‘Hydrabio Toner’, proving that great skincare knows no borders.
The Serums
In 2025, skincare trends focused heavily on active ingredients that heal the skin while keeping it hydrated and glowing.
It comes as no surprise that Torriden’s ‘Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum’ took first place, thanks to its powerful hydration and lightweight texture.
The runner-up is last year’s champion, Goodal’s ‘Green Tangerine Vita-C Dark Spot Care Serum’, still a fan favorite for brightening and evening out the complexion. Two incredible products we absolutely love.
The Creams
Taking first place is Estura’s ‘ATOBARRIER 365 Cream’, followed closely by Dr.G R.E.D ‘BLEMISH Clear Soothing Cream’ in second. Both are well-known staples in the K-beauty world, especially loved for their barrier-repair and calming properties.
In third place, we see a newcomer: S.NATURE ‘Aqua Squalane Moisture Cream’. While it hasn’t been widely talked about yet, we’re very curious to see what earned it a spot in the top three, and it’s definitely on our must-try list.
Sheet Masks
Once again, Torriden’s ‘Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Mask’ secured the number one position among best-selling sheet masks.
It’s followed by the viral Biodance ‘Bio Collagen Deep Mask’, which took social media by storm once again this year.
Third place goes to one of our all-time favorites: MEDIHEAL ‘Madecassoside Essential Mask’. All three truly deserve their spots, they deliver results and have made their way into skincare routines all around the world.
Toner Pads
This year, we talked a lot about the magic of toner pads, and the rankings didn’t disappoint.
The top two spots were claimed by MEDIHEAL ‘Madecassoside Toner Pads’ and Skinfood ‘Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pads’, both incredibly hydrating and the perfect first step in any skincare routine.
Cleansing
Once again, ma:nyo ‘Pure Cleansing Oil’ took first place, and honestly, we’re not surprised. This cult favorite effortlessly melts makeup and impurities while helping to cleanse pores thoroughly.
Second place goes to beplain’s ‘Mung Bean Cleansing Foam’, loved for its gentle yet effective formula.
The standout product this year, however, is the MD’s Pick: Ilso ‘Super Melting Sebum Softener’. This one is high on our must-try list, and we’re already planning to grab it on our next trip to Olive Young.
With that, we wrap up 2025’s skincare highlights by Olive Young.
Let us know, did you try any of these products this year? And which one was your favorite?
