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Our Top 6 Beauty Must-Haves of 2023

By Hannah Emerson

Last Updated September 4, 2025

When it comes to must-have beauty products, it’s all about those game-changing solutions that promise to up our skincare game without piling on a hundred steps. We’ve got the scoop on some gems that are making waves this year — like SKIN AT WORK’s do-it-all duo, Ritual’s HyaCera™ that’s like a wellness boost from within, Nazuk’s natural eyebrow elixir, and BeautyCounter’s glow-on-demand serum. These aren’t just your run-of-the-mill products; they’re your new self-care staples.

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Reviewed and curated by Amanda Hitchcock

2023 TOP PICK

SKIN AT WORK

Day & Night Duo

4.8 Exceptional

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SKIN AT WORK

Day & Night Duo

This power couple contains 28 active ingredients to visibly brighten, tone, smooth, and hydrate skin Designed to do it all – these hyper-tasking deliver visible results

4.8 Exceptional

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LUMENE

Liquid Blush

4.6 Great

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LUMENE

Liquid Blush

Hydrates, illuminates and adds a natural flush of color to your skin Lightweight, buildable formula Vegan

4.6 Great

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NAZUK

Usma Grass Extract

4.6 Great

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NAZUK

Usma Grass Extract

Formulated with effective ingredients, such as pine, mustard, and oxalic acid, to activate hair follicles Easy to use (a little goes a long way) A natural way to get fuller brows

4.6 Great

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RITUAL

HyaCera™

4.6 Great

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RITUAL

HyaCera™

Just one daily capsule Enhance your skincare routine from the inside out Proven results in 90 days

4.6 Great

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BEAUTYCOUNTER

All Bright C Serum

4.5 Great

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BEAUTYCOUNTER

All Bright C Serum

Just one daily capsule Enhance your skincare routine from the inside out Proven results in 90 days

4.5 Great

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BUBBLE SKINCARE

Over Night

4.4 Good

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BUBBLE SKINCARE

Over Night

Gently exfoliates for brighter, glowing skin Creates a moisture-binding film over the skin for a soft, smooth feeling Helps soothe red and inflamed skin

4.4 Good

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The Bottom Line

It’s clear that this year’s beauty must-haves are about more than just looking good — they’re about feeling good and doing good for our skin. Whether you’re streamlining your morning routine or nourishing your body from the inside out, these products are sure to elevate your beauty game and revamp your regimen.

OUR TOP PICK

SKIN AT WORK

Day & Night Duo

What do you get?

THE PROTAGONIST All-In-One-Step Hydrating Day Serum
THE TIME KEEPER All-in-One-Step Night Repairing Moisturizer

These formulas are carefully crafted with ingredient clusters that give you a short term now and a long term wow, so every time you pass the mirror you will notice improvemen

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