If you plan to purchase luxury skincare in 2025, I recommend treating yourself to this, this, and this.

      Full transparency: I believe that top-notch skincare shouldn't cost an outrageous amount. Drugstore staples can be just as (if not more!) effective as products priced over $200, and my own regimen features numerous high-low combinations, despite my overflowing collection of expensive samples. That being said, I've tried a good number of luxury brands (it's part of my job!), primarily so I can confidently advise others when they ask if [insert highly priced skincare product here] is worth the investment, guiding them to either splurge or save. Honestly, I hardly ever recommend the former. However, some standout beauty products are truly indispensable—so exceptional that if someone is considering buying just one item from a luxury skincare line, it's wise to grab it. Some beauty enthusiasts swear by complete routines from brands like Augustinus Bader or La Prairie, while others can only afford one chic gem. Regardless of where you stand, there's something here for everyone. Continue reading for my selections below.

      **Augustinus Bader**

      **The Cream**

      A moisturizer so revered that simply saying "The Cream" will have everyone recognizing the formula you're mentioning. Indeed, Augustinus Bader's lightweight hydrator lives up to the hype. Whenever someone asks if Bader skincare is worth the price, my answer is an enthusiastic yes. If you choose to spend money on just one product, I recommend sticking with the classic MVP. It features the brand's exclusive TFC8 complex to promote cell renewal and is enriched with retinyl palmitate, panthenol, and vitamin C to reduce fine lines, soften skin, and enhance brightness. When it comes to combating skin aging issues, The Cream tackles them all.

      **Sisley-Paris**

      **Supremÿa at Night The Supreme Anti-Aging Eye Cream**

      I was literally scraping the edges of the jar to squeeze out one last bit of this eye cream. No exaggeration, my under-eyes have never appeared so plump and hydrated since incorporating it into my regimen. Many eye creams boast about providing "eight hours of sleep in a bottle," but I genuinely believe this one gets closest to that skincare magic. Yes, $420 is quite steep for an eye cream, but you only need a small pearl-sized amount for both eyes, so it lasts for quite some time. (For reference, my jar lasted eight months, and I used it nightly.)

      **La Prairie**

      **The Skin Caviar Eye Lift Serum**

      Another eye cream that’s worth the investment: La Prairie's Skin Caviar Eye Lift, which I used every day for five months until the very last drop. True to its name, the formula is infused with caviar micronutrients that help thicken the delicate skin and bolster the tiny ligaments around the eyes that weaken as we age. The result? Reduced fine lines and sagging around the orbital area.

      **Allies of Skin**

      **Founder's Essence 56 Ellagic & P.A.D. Light Reflecting Fluid**

      Two words: liquid gold. That's how I can only describe this extraordinary essence. The fluid is so incredibly lightweight that you'd be shocked at how many powerful, professional-grade actives are packed into this multipurpose formula (56, to be exact!), all working in harmony to minimize breakouts, lighten hyperpigmentation, tighten pores, fortify the moisture barrier, and impart an ethereal, light-reflecting glow. Allies of Skin founder Nicolas Travis originally created it as a personal formula (hence the name, Founders Essence), but he loved it so much he wanted to share it with others—while supplies last. I recommend snatching this one while you can!

      **111Skin**

      **Luxury Velvet Mask Planner**

      I understand that $170 for a pack of face and eye masks might seem excessive. However, I assure you, the serum-soaked hydrogels from 111Skin are worth every penny. In fact, 111Skin masks might just be my favorites of all time—there, I said it. I'm particularly fond of the Black Diamond line, which works diligently to lift the skin and plump fine lines, but you can't really go wrong with any of the versions. (My close second is the Cryo De-Puffing mask, which swiftly reduces puffy eye bags.) Instead of purchasing a pack of five for $140, I recommend going for this mixed bag of nine for just $30 more. If you prefer to customize, you can also create your own seven-mask kit on the brand’s website for $135. Once again, each mask is fairly pricey (around $18 for an eye mask and $35 for a face sheet), so feel free to use these insider tricks.

      **Dr. Barbara Sturm**

      **Hyaluronic Serum**

      There is no shortage of hyaluronic acid serums on the market, so why would you splurge on one that costs over $300? The reality is that no HA serum has ever made my skin