The Best Skincare Products for New Year’s Resolutions Start at $10

Nothing says “New Year, new me” quite like refreshing your skincare regimen. 

Whether you have specific skincare goals for 2025 — like remembering to apply sunscreen to your body as often as you apply it to your face — or want to find more tried-and-true formulas that you can rely on for many New Years to come, you’re in the right place. 

We’ve spent all year testing some of the best skin care products on the market and these are the formulas we think are worthy of a New Year’s resolution. 

Best Skincare Products for New Year’s Resolutions

Cetaphil Face Wash Hydrating Gentle Skin Cleanser

Perhaps your New Year’s skincare resolution is to buy more budget-friendly formulas (or just to wash your face after a night out with friends). Consider this Cetaphil face wash: It’s an editor favorite that’s formulated to rinse away impurities while hydrating the complexion.

Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre Moisturizer

If your skin gets super dry in winter, try a more nutrient-rich formula such as this Embryolisse moisturizer. Despite its deep conditioning properties, the face moisturizer is actually on the lightweight side yet provides the necessary oomph to improve skin elasticity.

Aveeno Positively Radiant Clear Complexion Face Moisturizer

Those with breakouts know the power of a good skincare formula — especially a moisturizer that doesn’t clog pores. This Aveeno pick is ideal for acne-prone skin thanks to its non-comedogenic formula and inclusion of salicylic acid. It gently tones the complexion, reduces excess oil, and wards off breakouts.

L’Oreal Paris Revitalift 10% Pure Vitamin C Face Serum

Brighten your complexion in the New Year with this vitamin C serum from L’Oreal Paris. We searched for the best vitamin C serums and this drugstore formula was our top pick. The serum boosts radiance and improves fine lines and wrinkles, and the results last longer than more expensive counterparts.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum

Want to target fine lines in 2025? You’ll definitely want to add this Neutrogena serum to your cart. It made our short list for the best over-the-counter retinols this year, thanks to its gentle and fast-absorbing formula and budget-friendly price.

Hello Sunday The Invisible One SPF 50 Hydrating Face Sunscreen + Prime with Hyaluronic Acid

Sunscreen is bolded and underlined on our skincare resolutions list, and this invisible formula from Hello Sunday makes it easier to incorporate into your routine. The SPF is both a sunscreen and a primer with a hydrating formula and lightweight finish that makes it seem, well, invisible (which is not the norm for sunscreen).

Pür 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15

If you have oily skin and want a foundation that can even out your skin tone without upsetting your oil glands, try this mineral makeup from Pür. We tested this lightweight, breathable formula alongside 26 others and found that it delivered the best matte finish — oh, and it has SPF 15.

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray, SPF 70

Say it with us: In 2025, we are reapplying our sunscreen. To make things easier, pick up a bottle of the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray. It is so much simpler to use than lotion formulas and has a clear, non-greasy finish that makes you actually want to wear your sunscreen.