My friend is aiming for flawless skin by 2026—here are 21 products I recommended to her.
You can call it "girl math," but I see any purchase that helps you move closer to your wellness and self-care objectives as a valid investment, whether it’s a coordinating workout outfit, a Pilates subscription, a $9 matcha, or a revamped skincare routine. Recently, a friend mentioned her goal of achieving her best skin by 2026 (I’m right there with her) and sought my input. So, like a good friend, I took her straight to Nordstrom to share my top picks. We concentrated on both skincare and bodycare, since we could all use a hydration boost during this season! Not to brag, but I did an excellent job—ranging from hydrating facial oils to Dior eye patches to a pink ice roller. Keep scrolling to shop my specially curated selection of must-haves to help you achieve your skincare aspirations by 2026.
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U Beauty
The Super Hydrator
Your skin will thoroughly absorb this moisturizer. It contains long-chain hyaluronic acid, peptides, and avocado oil (among other nourishing ingredients) that help repair the skin barrier and ensure lasting hydration.
Furtuna Skin
Obsidian Gua Sha
Incorporating a daily gua sha ritual provides numerous advantages, such as enhancing circulation, minimizing puffiness, and contouring the face. I believe gua sha has endless benefits.
These luxurious patches deliver an instant cooling effect, leaving your under-eyes feeling rejuvenated and radiant. (They also bring a bit of luxury to your routine.)
True Botanicals
Renew Pure Radiance Hydrating Oil
Achieve a luminous complexion with this popular facial oil, even during the coldest months. It features a blend of ceramides, fatty acids, and antioxidants that work in harmony for bright, glowing skin.
Augustinus Bader
The Rich Cream
Any beauty enthusiast would recognize this celebrity-favorite cream. It promotes cell renewal for a revitalized complexion in the most indulgent way.
The Outset
Purifying Blue Clay Mask
This will become your new go-to self-care ritual. Apply this blue clay mask, wait 10 minutes, and enjoy your glowing skin.
ALLIES OF SKIN
Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum
Allies of Skin is a brand worth keeping an eye on, and you'll want to quickly incorporate this effective serum into your routine. Its powerful growth factors, lifting peptides, and copper lysinate will help plump your skin.
111SKIN
Cryo De-Puffing 5-Piece Facial Mask
Enjoy a cryofacial at home with this hydrogel mask that will tighten and brighten your skin in just 20 minutes.
La Mer
The Regenerating Serum
I assure you, there’s no other product in your skincare collection like this one. This potent elixir includes calming marine minerals, plant stem cells, and glutathione for your most radiant glow.
OMNILUX
Contour Face LED Mask
Investing in an LED mask is a step toward flawless skin, and this model is among the finest available.
The Skinny Confidential
Mint Roller
This compact, travel-friendly ice roller is both the best and most attractive option on the market.
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration Moisturizer
This is the ultimate moisturizer for sensitive skin. It features soothing ingredients that dry winter skin craves, such as colloidal oatmeal, allantoin, and shea butter. Plus, it’s quite reasonably priced given the amount of product you receive.
La Mer
The Lip Volumizer Lip Gloss
Pamper your lips with this serum-strength treatment. It combines La Mer's exclusive miracle-broth formula and hyaluronic acid—two powerful ingredients for a plump, smooth pout.
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Nécessaire
The Body Vitamin C
We all appreciate vitamin C for the face, and this serum offers the same brightening and radiance-enhancing benefits for your entire body.
SALT & STONE
Santal & Vetiver Body Wash
Indulge in this luxurious body wash, which is scented with soft amber and warm sandalwood for a spa-like experience at home.
Aesop
Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash
At last, a hand soap that cleans without compromising your moisture barrier. Who wouldn’t want Aesop soap in their bathroom?
Augustinus Bader
The Body Cream
Treat yourself to this lavish body cream. It’s smooth, hydrating, and firming.
Kiehl's
Creme De Corps Body Moisturizer
Saturate your skin with this ultra-hydrating blend of cocoa butter, squalane, and shea butter. Your dry winter skin will appreciate it.
L'Occitane
Shea Butter Hand Cream
I always carry hand cream with me. This one not only deeply moisturizes but is also pleasantly scented with honey, sweet almond, and jasmine.
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