Every beauty lover knows the skincare world is crowded with promises of brighter, smoother, younger-looking skin. But how do you separate the must-haves from the marketing hype? That’s where the Prevention Beauty Awards shine.
Prevention Magazine has been a trusted voice in health and wellbeing for over 70 years. Each year, its beauty awards spotlight products that stand up to rigorous testing, not just glossy packaging or viral buzz. For 2025, judges once again focused on science-backed ingredients, proven results, and genuine consumer love to uncover the year’s best performers.
Winning a Prevention Award is more than a badge of honour. It’s a seal of credibility from one of the most respected names in wellness. This year, one brand captured the spotlight with a sweep across multiple categories, from anti-ageing solutions to bodycare heroes.
Here are the award-winning skincare products of 2025 that deserve pride of place in your bathroom cabinet.
Lighten Cream with 0.4% Arbutin
Winner: Daily Essentials Category – Best Pigmentation Fader
Think of the Lighten Cream as your everyday brightening essential. Infused with 0.4% arbutin, it gently reduces signs of pigmentation and keeps new spots at bay.
Arbutin is often called hydroquinone’s “kinder cousin.” It provides effective pigment-fading power without the harsh side effects. The result? A smoother, more even complexion you can maintain daily, with no downtime and no drama. It’s the quiet achiever your skincare routine has been waiting for.
Pigment Perfect Serum with 3% Tranexamic Acid
Winner: Anti-Ageing Category – Best Pigmentation Fader
Pigmentation is one of skincare’s toughest challenges. Sun exposure, hormones, and age can leave behind stubborn dark spots that feel impossible to fade. The Pigment Perfect Serum is rewriting that story.
With 3% tranexamic acid, a rising star in dermatology, it calms the triggers that cause pigmentation while fading existing marks. Unlike harsher actives, it delivers clarity without irritation, making it suitable for ongoing use. Dermatologist-tested and clinically safe, this serum is the intelligent choice for regaining even tone and confidence.
Microdermabrasion Exfoliant with 8% Glycolic Acid
Winner: Daily Essentials Category – Best Dual-Action Exfoliation
Glowing skin begins with great exfoliation, and the Microdermabrasion Exfoliant raises the bar. Combining micro-particles with 8% glycolic acid, it delivers a two-in-one treatment.
The physical polish instantly buffs away dead cells, while the glycolic acid works deeper to resurface dull, rough skin. Think of it as a professional microdermabrasion in a tube, safe for home use, but powerful enough to transform texture and radiance. Perfect for a Sunday reset or a quick glow-up before an event.
Body Buffing Bar
Winner: Bodycare Category – Best Exfoliating Bar Soap
Skincare doesn’t stop at your jawline. The Body Buffing Bar proves that radiant skin is head-to-toe.
This clever bar exfoliates, smooths, and softens in one step. It targets dry elbows, rough knees, and bumpy texture, while also reducing ingrown hairs for a silky post-shave finish. Dermatologist-approved and gentle on sensitive skin, it makes bodycare feel more like a luxury ritual than a routine.
Why the 2025 Awards Matter
With shelves overflowing with serums and scrubs, the Prevention Beauty Awards cut through the noise. They highlight award-winning skincare products backed by research, trusted by experts, and loved by real people.
This year’s winners prove that the future of beauty isn’t about empty promises, it’s about results you can see and feel. From anti-pigmentation solutions to the best exfoliants for glowing skin, these products show that glamour is built on science.
We celebrate award-winning formulas like these because they echo our own philosophy: results-driven, clinically proven, and safe for everyday use.
So, if you’ve been waiting for a sign to refresh your routine in 2025, here it is. Your glow-up starts with products trusted by experts and crowned by Prevention.
