Top Beauty Products 2026

Styled by MARÉ BRENNAN
Photograph by KELLY MOORE CLARK

BayouLife Magazine’s Top 5 beauty picks, from a broad-spectrum sunscreen to a retinol lotion formulated by a local dermatologist, are essentials for healthy, glowing skin. These standout products deserve a spot in your new year, new skincare routine for 2026.

MICKEL PLASTIC SURGERY (Top Left)

ZO® Skin Health Intense Eye Créme

Targeted retinol eye crème to reduce visible wrinkles and fine lines while improving overall complexion and skin texture. Optical diffusers reduce look of dark circles and puffiness.

WINNSBORO MEDICAL SPA (Top Right)

sunbetter TONE SMART SPF 68 Sunscreen Compact

Experience superior sun protection in a tone-adjusting, luxuriously smooth compact, offering a touch of seamlessly blendable color. Broad spectrum sunscreen doubles as a makeup primer and can be layered for extra coverage.

THE MEDICAL SPA BY ST. FRANCIS (Brown Bottle)

ZO® Skin Health Wrinkle + Texture Repair

This high-potency retinol solution features a microemulsion delivery system for enhanced absorption. It helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, promoting a smoother and more even-toned complexion.This solution also helps improve skin texture and minimize the appearance of enlarged pores, leaving your skin looking refreshed and revitalized.

HOPKINS DERMATOLOGY (White Tube)

Rx: Restore

Redefining retinol body lotion helps to visibly lift and tighten the skin. A blend of powerful antioxidants including Green Tea Polyphenols, Resveratrol and Caffeine help to smooth the appearance of cellulite, fine lines and wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid and ceramides moisturize and plump skin.

HOPKINS DERMATOLOGY (Bottom Right)

Rx: Alphabet Serum

A powerhouse antioxidant that boosts levels of Vitamin C in the skin while shutting down free radical pathways through a patented, rapid-release delivery system.