New Year, Glowing Skin! Discover your best skin yet courtesy of Mum Central! Every year we take a look at the various products online and in-store to determine which ones we absolutely love. Our best skincare products 2025 picks will give your skin the pick-me-up it needs, targeting all skin types and problems. We’ve got skincare products for babies, kids, tweens, teens andwomen as well as our top picks for eczema-prone skin, menopause, sunscreen, face masks and eye cream.Â
Whether you’re looking to refresh your daily essentials or target a specific issue, treat yourself and your family to a skintastic experience.
Healthy skin starts right here.Â
BEST SKINCARE PRODUCTS 2025
BABY: Dermal Therapy Little Bodies Nappy Balm
Our Top Pick for: Babies sensitive little bums
RRP: $9.99
Where to Buy: Dermal Therapy
Babies’ bums need the ultimate skincare product and we can’t recommend Dermal Therapy Little Bodies Nappy Balm enough! It’s won many awards including the Best Baby Product of the Year in 2023, Beauty Heaven Best in Beauty Awards 2022, Beauty Heaven Glosscar Awards 2023, Beauty Heaven Best in Beauty Awards 2023, and Bounty Parents rated it 4.5 stars.Â
This clever 2-in-1 formula protects and repairs your baby’s bottom, making nappy changes a lot easier. The balm is free from harsh ingredients like alcohol, artificial colours, nut oils, fragrances, SLS, and parabens.Â
It contains 15.4% zinc oxide to form a protective barrier over irritated skin, while 5% panthenol helps repair and calm any discomfort. Plus, it’s loaded with 6 emollients to lock in moisture where needed most. The formula seals out wetness to create the perfect healing environment for your baby’s bottom—without being greasy or stingy.
TWEENS/TEENS: Oh Flossy Glowing Skin Essentials Kit
Our Pick For: Tweens and Teens
RRP: $69.95
Where to Buy: Oh FlossyÂ
Introducing the skincare routine made for tweens and teens. This set gives you everything you need to create a simple and effective skincare routine and keep their skin healthy, hydrated, and glowing. Use it every day, great for confidence, self-esteem and healthy habits for the future.Â
The kit comes with three skincare products that cleanse, moisturise and hydrate, plus a 7-Day Skincare Challenge. Your teen will get the Glow Getter Gentle Gel Cleanser, Dreamy Dew Hydrating Moisturise, plus Whipped Wonder Shimmering Body Custard.Â
These products offer a gentle, effective daily routine for tweens and teens, made especially for teen skin and it’s a much better alternative to having your teens steal your skincare made for adult skin. Plus, all Oh Flossy skincare products are PH-balanced, vegan-friendly, safely made in Australia and proudly free from parabens, nano-particles, phthalates, petroleum (and petroleum by-products), PEGs and talc. You will also get FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $70.Â
ECZEMA: BIODERMA Atoderm Intensive Baume
Our Pick For: Eczema-Prone Skin
RRP: $48.99
Where to Buy: BIODERMA
For eczema-prone skin, BIODERMA’s Atoderm Intensive Baume is our top pick. Not only has it been recommended by dermatologists, but it’s also suitable for the whole family, including babies (40+ weeks).
BIODERMA products follow the approach of Ecobiology. This means that the products are inspired by how healthy skin naturally functions and aim to restore a healthy balance by targeting not only the symptoms of a skin concern but also the causes to get a longer-lasting result.
Atoderm Intensive Baume contains BIODERMA’s Skin Barrier Therapy™ patent, which aids to balance the healthy microbiome and prevent flare-ups. A clinical study of 130 patients over six months found that 76% experienced no flare-ups during the period, while the remaining 24% saw a reduction in the frequency and severity of their flare-ups. When the skin becomes irritated, itchy, and uncomfortable, Atoderm Intensive Baume uses soothing ingredients beta-sitosterol and PEA to calm discomfort commonly associated with eczema flare-ups and help restore quality of life.
CHILDREN/TWEENS: My First Skincare Routine Kit – Petite Skin Co.
Our Pick For: Children’s first skincare set
RRP: $125.00
Where to Buy: Petite Skin Co.Â
Another best skincare product for a quality children’s skincare routine is the My First Skincare Routine Kit by Petite Skin Co. It’s the ultimate introduction to safe, effective, and age-appropriate skincare for kids and teens.
Specifically formulated for young, growing skin, this kit includes everything needed to build healthy habits: a gentle cleanser, lightweight moisturiser, and SPF50 sunscreen. Each product is free from harmful chemicals and designed to nurture skin during its formative years.
We love this product for so many reasons. it’s safe and fuss-free and empowers kids to take charge of their skincare in a fun, simple, and confidence-building way. With easy-to-follow instructions and kid-friendly formulas, it’s tailored for beginners and offers peace of mind for parents looking for products that are safe yet fun to use.Â
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EXPIRY: 30 MAY 2025
DRY SKIN: Four Cow Farm 100% Natural Calendula Remedy Balm
Our Pick For: Dry, flaky skin and other common skin concernsÂ
RRP: $38.90
Where to Buy: Four Cow Farm
One of our favourite local skincare products hails from a family farm on the Sunny Coast hinterland. Four Cow Farm’s Calendula Remedy balm is handcrafted from a time-tested recipe on a 100% green energy family farm.
Originally created for babies and now loved by adults too, the balm is ideal for dry, sensitive, damaged, delicate and/or flaky skin, including baby’s skin. Hand-infused with the time-tested qualities of calendula, this lovingly crafted balm is a perfect addition to baby’s skincare routine.
Perfect for everyday use, it features 80% calendula-infused, extra-virgin, cold-pressed olive oil, using only the petals and infused over weeks to preserve its natural benefits. Enhanced with vitamin E and organic Roman chamomile, it contains no added fragrances or colourings, ensuring it’s safe and gentle for your little one. It’s also effective for minor rashes, nappy changes, and safe on facial skin.Â
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EXPIRY: 31 MARCH 2025
SKINCARE FOR EYES: The LOOSELIPS Eye Lift +
Our Pick For: Banishing Tired EyesÂ
RRP: $64.95
Where to Buy:Â LOOSELIPS
The LOOSELIPS Eye Lift + is the go-to solution for banishing tired-looking eyes. This lightweight serum works like magic to reduce the appearance of tired-looking eyes, puffiness, crow’s feet and dark circles. The newly enhanced formula is fast-absorbing and includes hydrating and brightening actives like Eyeseryl®, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Niacinamide and caffeine.Â
The serum is designed to mimic the effects of Botox without the needles (or the cost!). It absorbs quickly and leaves no residue, allowing for immediate makeup application, and delivers visible results within weeks.
 Made in Australia with certified organic ingredients, it’s also make-up-friendly, vegan-friendly, pregnancy and breastfeeding-safe. So if you’re after a refreshed look, you can’t go past this wonder product. In fact, all LOOSELIPS products are amazing, including their Super Bright Serum and Lip Lifter.Â
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EXPIRES: 31 MARCH 2025
FACE MASK:Â Hey Bud Skincare’s Clear As Clay – Hemp Clay Mask
Our Pick For: Face Mask
RRP: $49.99
Where to Buy: Priceline, Terry White Chemmart and Hey Bud SkincareÂ
With over 5,000 glowing reviews and a 4.8-star rating, Hey Bud Skincare’s Clear as Clay Mask is changing the face mask game. It’s great for teens, adults, hormonal skin, breakouts, cystic acne and the occasional pimple and leaves your skin feeling fresh, smooth and clear.Â
Whether you’re fighting breakouts or just giving your skin some love, this mask has got your back. It’s made of natural ingredients like hemp seed oil to calm redness and kaolin clay to draw out impurities. It clears breakouts while being super gentle with no dryness, and no irritation – just happier, healthier skin.
Hey Bud is a Melbourne-based company and the product is also free from parabens, sulphates, and any of the nasties you don’t want near your skin. Use it for yourself or gift it to your teens. Â
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SAVE: 20% OFF FIRST ORDER
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EXPIRY: 31 MARCH 2025
(T&Cs: new customers only, valid for orders over $50 AU)
MENOPAUSE: Let’s be frank…skincare Menopause Essentials Discovery Kit
Our Pick For: Menopausal and perimenopausal skinÂ
RRP: $49
Where to Buy: Let’s be frank…Skincare
Menopause brings more than just hot flashes and mood swings; it transforms your skin too. Enter the best thing for menopausal skin – Let’s be frank…skincare, specifically formulated skincare for perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal women.Â
Let’s be frank… skincare is owned and made by women, for women, founded by two sisters, and targets all those pesky skin problems that come with menopause including dryness, skin thinning, acne and decreased collagen. Â
The Discovery Kit features everything you need for a complete self-care routine, specially curated for women experiencing menopause. You’ll receive a trial-sized Strengthening Shampoo, Protecting Conditions, Toning Cleanser, Nourishing Face Night Cream and Healing Body Cream, all packed in a cute little pink cosmetic bag. These products are packed with hero ingredients such as Matrixyl 3000®, Argireline® Amplified Peptide, Squalane, Betaine, Marimoist, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide & Panthenol without harmful chemicals and allergens.
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EXPIRY: 2 AUGUST 2025
SUNSCREEN: WhipScreen by Barefoot LabsÂ
Our Pick For: Sunscreen
RRP: $29.00
Where to Buy: Barefoot Labs
It’s hard to find a sunscreen that kids actually want to wear … until now! WhipScreen by Barefoot Labs is a revolutionary scented SPF50 mousse aimed at solving those sunscreen struggles. Yep – scented, mousse sunscreen – what a great idea!
It’s lightweight, easy to use, absorbs quickly leaving no visible residue and smells great. Best of all, the whole family will actually enjoy using it! No more sunscreen battles. WhipScreen is designed for everyone – kids, adults and those with sensory issues. It’s made in Australia, founded by a woman, available in bubblegum and watermelon scents and comes with SPF50 protection plus two-hour water resistance.Â
WhipScreen is also free of nasties such as paraben, PABA and palm oil and is vegan and cruelty-free. It’s also packed with vitamin E to remove dryness. We love products that make everyday life easier and WhipScreen certainly ticks this box.
GOT SKINCARE QUESTIONS?
Take a look at our most commonly asked questions surrounding skincare and the best skincare routines for adults, teens and tweens.Â
1. When should I start a skincare routine?
Generally, a basic skincare routine can begin around the age of 11. Around ages 12-14, hormonal changes can cause skin to become oilier or more prone to breakouts, making it a good time to introduce a gentle routine. For younger tweens, it’s good to focus on keeping the skin clean and moisturised, without adding too many products. Of course, it’s never too late to start a skincare routine and many women don’t actually start using products regularly until their 40s.Â
2. Is skincare safe for my tween or teen?
Yes it is but we recommend always using skincare products designed especially for teen’s younger skin: gentle, non-comedogenic products (products that don’t clog pores) that are designed for younger skin.Â
3. What should you look for when buying the best skincare products?Â
Price matters, of course, but you should also consider the ingredients, SPF protection (if any) and non-irritating options. We suggest you avoid skincare products with added fragrances, as they can irritate skin. Moisturisers with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or aloe vera, are great to help hydrate and balance skin.
4. What does a basic skincare routine look like?
There are four steps to a daily skincare routine but everyone is different. This should be done once in the morning and once at night (minus the sunscreen at night).Â
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- Cleansing: A gentle face wash to remove dirt, oil, and makeup (morning and night).
- Toning: A toner can help balance the skin’s pH, but it’s not necessary for everyone. If you choose one, look for alcohol-free formulas.
- Moisturising: A lightweight, non-greasy moisturizer to keep the skin hydrated.
- Sunscreen: A broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30, applied every morning, even if you’re staying indoors.
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5. How do I know if a skincare product is working?Â
Some products will show results instantly, such as eye lift balms and lip plumpers. Baby products tend to show results anywhere from a day to a week, while other skincare products take longer. Generally, you should give a new product at least 4-6 weeks to see noticeable changes.
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