15 Beauty Products InStyle Editors Love, From Brands Like Prada and Neurae
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15 Beauty Buys InStyle Editors Are Loving, From Brands Like Neuraé and Prada Beauty
By
Kara Jillian Brown
Kara Jillian Brown
Kara Jillian Brown is the senior beauty editor of
InStyle
. She began her career at
Well+Good
, where she spent five years evolving from editorial intern to news writer to beauty writer. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English rhetoric from Binghamton University and a master’s degree in health and science journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. She is also a certified fitness instructor and teaches barre in Brooklyn.
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Published on December 26, 2025 @ 12:00PM
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With 2026 just a few days away,
InStyle
editors are all about routines that feel cozy yet exciting.
This time of year, we're loving products that spark joy and deliver
deep moisturization
.
Shop the 15 beauty products we can't get enough of, ahead.
As 2025 comes to an end and the promise of a new year sits right around the corner, team
InStyle
is hunkering down for a cozy period of rest while embracing the excitement of the season. We've spread out for the holidays—from Los Angeles to Wisconsin to Buffalo. And we're so excited for the year to come.
So right now, our beauty routines are focused on
comfort and invigoration
. Moisturization and hydration are top of mind, so we're cocooning ourselves—from our face to our cuticles—in luxurious creams, masks, and oils. We're also playing with our makeup, gliding on
creamy eyeshadows in fun shades
. From the
night mask that elevates my beauty sleep
to the cleansing oil our beauty director loves for winter, keep reading to explore the 15 beauty products
InStyle
editors are loving right now.
01
of 15
Nerra
Exfoliating Body Duo,
$48.00
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It’s that time of year when you run your fingers over your skin and realize it’s officially dry season. I’d been skimping on exfoliation, so I grabbed Nerra’s pre-exfoliating foam + body glove—and wow. The combination gently buffed away the rough patches and left my skin feeling silky smooth before moisturizer. A fall/winter savior! —
Lauren Valenti, beauty director
02
of 15
Neuraé
Harmonie The Sleeping Mask,
$140.00
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I love an overnight mask year-round, but cool winter air makes them a necessity, not just a nice-to-have, this time of year. One of my favorites is from the French brand Neuraé. It's a pillowy mask that coats my skin in gardenia extract, an ingredient with melatonin-like qualities that has truly elevated my beauty sleep to the next level. —
Kara Jillian Brown, beauty editor
03
of 15
Sarah Creal
Eyes Up Creamy Kajal Longwear Eyeliner,
$35.00
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This is hands down the
best eyeliner I’ve ever used
—it’s creamy without smudging, lasts forever, and comes in rich, saturated colors (Cocoa is perfect for my fellow blue-eyed shoppers). Unlike other eyeliners that start to dry out as you wear them, this one looks fresh for hours. It’s also one of the rare options that glides over the textured skin around my lid without skipping. —
Irene Richardson, associate editor
04
of 15
Prada
Hand Cream,
$60.00
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Yes, Prada's first-ever hand cream comes with a designer price tag, but it's worth every dollar. The liquid balm formula is ultra-hydrating without being sticky, and leaves behind Prada's delicious
signature floral scent
. Best of all, it's housed in a chic little green triangle that brings me joy every time I spot it in my bag. —
Karli Bendlin, senior editorial & strategy director
05
of 15
Kiehls
Truly Targeted Acne-Clearing Liquid Pimple Patch,
$30.00
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Whenever I see a pimple start to form, this serum stops it in its tracks. It's powerful yet non-irritating to my sensitive skin. True to its name, it acts like a liquid pimple patch, and I love that I can apply makeup over it. —
Emily Kelleher, evergreen & special projects editor
06
of 15
Remedy
Hand & Cuticle Repairing Butter Cream,
$18.00
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December was not kind to my hands, and my knuckles and cuticles usually take the biggest hit. But, at the first signs of dryness and cracking, I didn't fear because I had Remedy's new
hand and cuticle cream
by my side. The thick and creamy formula literally melts into my skin without leaving my hands feeling greasy. My hands looked glowy, moisturized, and supple after the very first use. Plus, the packaging is so cute and squishy (it honestly doubles as a stress ball). —
Christina Perrier, assistant editor
07
of 15
DAMDAM
Silk Rice Makeup-Removing Cleansing Oil,
$46.00
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’Tis the
season of cleansing oils
, and this silky one has quickly become my go-to first step in a double-cleanse. Powered by antioxidant-rich rice bran oil, calming sunflower seed oil, and protective vitamin E, it melts everything off—SPF, mascara, the day—while keeping my skin barrier happy. —
L.V.
08
of 15
Glassh
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Source: https://www.instyle.com/december-editor-picks-11874357
