When it comes to skincare, Team ELLE doesn't mess around. We're constantly testing and obsessing over the latest and greatest products—it's practically a full time job. So, naturally there's no one better's brains to pick for the inside scoop on what’s worth adding to your skincare routine out of all the amazing products that we've tried this year. Get ready to discover the not-so-secret-anymore products that we can’t stop recommending (and repurchasing).

Personally for me, this year would have been a hot mess for my skin without Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream. I love it because it's like an all-calming potion with these unique natural ingredients for my skin, whether it's going through sunburn, environmental/cosmetic irritation or just chronic dryness. It feels really cool on agitated skin and is quite lightweight, so you know it works for all skin types and issues.

Kannagi Desai, Beauty Editor

Weleda Skin Food has honestly been my secret weapon this year and every year before that, and maybe even after. It's like a big, soothing hug for my skin when it’s feeling stressed out or just plain dry. I reach for it when my face is crying out for hydration, and it always delivers—rich and comforting, but never greasy. The texture is thick enough to feel indulgent, yet it melts in so beautifully, leaving my skin soft and balanced. I even use it on my elbows and knees when they get dry, and it works wonders. This one’s definitely earned a permanent spot in my routine.

Krishika Bhatia, Beauty Writer

The Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum VI has cast its spell on me completely and entirely. It's the brand's bestseller and I can totally see why- it hydrates my skin so thoroughly without that overwhelmingly moist feeling, and gives it the brightest glow I've experienced in a long time. You can tell it's a really potent formula the minute it touches your skin; it's undoubtedly the best addition to my skincare routine this year.

Zoha Castelino, Fashion Director

The Ordinary's Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides and CeraVe's Moisturising Cream For Dry To Very Dry Skin have been my holy grail products this entire year. I use them night and day, respectively and they've basically saved my skin, which was so dry and flaky last year! It's the perfect routine, if you struggle with dry skin; your skin will thank you big time.

Ipsita Kaul, Fashion Writer

Since I picked up the D’You Unkissed Sunscreen, it's quite possibly the most well-protected my skin has ever been. This products gives excellent hydration and suppleness, and has a serum-like texture that does not feel heavy at all on those long, sunny days. Another one of my favourites has to have been Clinique's Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm. It cleanses my skin to the T, even after event days, and doesn’t damage it or leave behind any balmy residue.

Aditi Magesh, Jr. Graphic Designer

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG has really been my saviour and helped with dark circles and puffiness under my eyes, what with the stressful year we've all had. It's the most effective product for the under-eye area that I've stumbled upon and I can't imagine going without it!

Alekha Chugani, Assistant Art Director

Soap & Glory's The Real Zing Body Sorbet was my best buy of the year, because it is literally Heaven in a box. It smells so re-energisingly fresh and will really leave your skin feeling like a cloud. Another favourite was the e'clat FadeOut Pigment Correcting Serum and has delivered great results, in terms of giving my skin a clarity boost.

Ekta Sinha, Jr. Digital Writer

The Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream is one of those products that does it all. I can apply it and I don't need to depend on any other products to wake up to radiant skin. And don't even get me started on the airy, whipped texture- it feels like a true luxury to use.