It’s that time of year: year-end awards season! The End-of-Year VANA Awards for the best skincare are back and better than ever, showing off a lineup of existing favorites and brand-new items that have won the hearts, minds, and votes of our Stylevana fans. These are the everyday routine staples keeping our skin strong and healthy, clear and bouncy, soft and supple - basically skin in its best form. We’re here to crown our winners of each category and put the spotlight on each of them to determine what exactly it is that makes them award-worthy, and why you simply need to add them to your shopping cart stat. Ready to meet the winners? Just keep scrolling.

- Best Face Wash & Cleanser -

Haruharu WONDER - Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: The Haruharu WONDER Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil has consistently ranked as one of the top-selling cleansing oils this year, so it only made sense that it took home 1st place in its category. Rice Bran, Olive and Jojoba Seed oils come together to gently deep-cleanse the skin, melting away dirt, makeup and sunscreen while maintaining skin hydration. It’s known to leave skin soft and glowing, minus any pore-clogging or greasy residue.

- Best Toner -

I'm From - Rice Toner

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Within the realm of toners, you’d be hard pressed to find a formula as exceptional as the I'm From Rice Toner. This milky Rice-based potion does it all: it forms a protective barrier over the skin; removes dead skin cells; brightens up a dull complexion; fights against free radical damage; and much more. Fans of this toner rave about how clear, smooth and hydrated their skin feels after using it, fueling them to continuously stock this in their skincare collections.

- Best Essence & Ampoule -

Dr.Ceuracle - Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: If dewy, bouncy skin is your priority, you simply must get to know the Dr.Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence. Kombucha is the key ingredient of this skin-loving cocktail, providing nutrient-rich Probiotics and Vitamin B to help balance and support the complexion. An all-in-one cream essence, splash it on for instant hydration after cleansing and sit back as the skin becomes glowy, plump, and rejuvenated.

- Best Serum -

Torriden - DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Bringing the splash to your daily skincare ritual is the Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum. Made to provide a refreshing dose of hydration to all skin types, the serum hydrates the skin from the inside out to plump and soothe the complexion. Its ingredients list includes 5 types of Hyaluronic Acid that build 3D networks within the layers of the dermis, effectively attracting moisture to the skin sans any sticky or greasy feeling.

- Best Eye Care -

BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: The BEAUTY OF JOSEON Revive Eye Serum: Ginseng + Retinal has once again snagged the trophy for this category, and if that isn’t a testament to its top-tier formula we don’t know what is. It contains nourishing Ginseng Root to tighten sagging undereyes, and well-aging superstar Retinal to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Made for all skin types, it’s not just effective around the eye area but also on other parts of the face requiring a skin-loving boost.

- Best Moisturizer & Cream -

iUNIK - Centella Calming Gel Cream

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Suffering from irritation and inflammation is no one’s idea of fun, which is why the iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream is *the* moisturizer to keep on hand. The Centella Asiatica Leaf Water and Tea Tree Leaf Water-spiked gel cream moisturizes, soothes and refreshes the complexion in one go, calming sensitivity and breakouts. It offers a cooling sensation as it absorbs, making the skin clear and vibrant in an instant.

- Best Lip Care -

LANEIGE - Lip Sleeping Mask EX in Berry

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: There’s nothing quite as iconic like the LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask EX in Berry; you’ve definitely seen someone on your social media feed raving about it at one point or another. Including the likes of a Berry Fruit Complex and Coconut Oil, this lip mask protects lips susceptible to chapping and drying by locking in moisture as you sleep. Of course, it also makes for a great daytime lip balm or on top of lip makeup as an ultra-hydrating gloss.

- Best Exfoliator & Peeling & Scrub -

ma:nyo - Galactomy Enzyme Peeling Gel

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Combatting rough skin texture? The ma:nyo Galactomy Enzyme Peeling Gel knows how to tackle this skin concern best. 24.8% Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate dissolves away dead skin cells as it balances the skin’s oil and moisture content, taking care of your pores along the way. Aquaxyl targets dry or dehydrated skin by improving water circulation, further boosted by Hyaluronic Acid that attracts moisture to the skin, and this results in a smooth, soft complexion.

- Best Face Mask -

PURITO - Dermide Cica Barrier Sleeping Pack

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Level up your beauty rest with the PURITO Dermide Cica Barrier Sleeping Pack, committed to rescuing fatigued skin overnight. It’s made with skin-identical ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramide which strengthen and protect the skin from further environmental damage, in addition to Centella Asiatica that addresses irritation and inflammation. Spread on the creamy formula as the last step of your PM routine and rest assured your skin will be taken care of.

- Best Sheet Mask -

Round Lab - 1025 Dokdo Water Gel Mask Sheet

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Pampering yourself doesn’t have to be a grand, once-in-a-while affair - just indulge in the Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Water Gel Mask Sheet and you’ll look and feel renewed. The cooling mask promotes bright and clear skin with radiance-boosting Hyaluronic Acid, as well as hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid that deeply permeates the skin and plumps up the complexion. After just 10-20 minutes, the skin is left noticeably hydrated and refreshed.

- Best Spot Treatment -

VT - Pro Cica Centella Asiatica Tiger Clear Spot Patch

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Popping pimples is as big of a no as the VT Pro Cica Centella Asiatica Tiger Clear Spot Patch is a yes. These Centella Asiatica-spiked spot patches are intended to be stuck onto active blemishes to safely reduce their size and appearance without damaging the skin. How they work is they absorb impurities and sebum from the blemish, while acting as a barrier against environmental aggressors. They’re thin, breathable, and sweat- and waterproof for maximum comfort.

- Best Sunscreen -

SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: There were some really outstanding contenders for this category, but ultimately the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ emerged victorious. The harmonious blend of Centella Asiatica and Hyaluronic Acid forms this silky-smooth sunscreen that hydrates and soothes as it protects from UV rays, blending into the skin effortlessly with no white cast in sight. Instead, you get a dewy, glass skin glow.

- Best Sun Stick -

Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++

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STYLEVANA K-Beauty Review: Trust us when we say you need the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ in your life. This silky sun stick includes a plethora of good-for-you ingredients, including 8 types of Hyaluronic Acid to refill the skin’s hydration levels, Bamboo Water to repair skin damage, and Ceramide NP to support the skin barrier. The unique teardrop shape allows you to get right into the crevices of your face, ensuring total UV protection.

What are you waiting for? Spice up your current routine and shop the award-winners now! Keep an eye on this space as we roll out our best makeup products and hair & body products, coming extremely soon. Make sure you’re following us on Instagram and Facebook, as well as keeping an eye on the VANA Blog, so you receive all the latest news, promos and information!