Martha Stewart is many things — domestic queen, business titan, TV star, just to name a few. While we’ve always known she’s magic in the kitchen and garden, we’ve often wondered: How does she maintain the skin of an angel too? If you’ve seen Stewart’s beautiful and “unfiltered” selfies on Instagram, you already know that whatever she does in front of the mirror seems to bend time. And now we’ve identified one of the potions this 82-year-old beauty deploys: L’Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion. It’s what gives her a glowing complexion, and it’s wallet-friendly at just $12.
L’Oréal Paris
Hydration for thirsty skin with highlights — this multitasker is coming at you just in time to make your skin glow during peak summer. Choose from five shades (prices vary slightly).
$12 at Amazon
On her website, Martha revealed the 10-plus beauty products she “swears by,” and this glow-enhancing priming lotion is near the top of the list. Her trusted makeup artist of many years, Daisy Toye, said she applies it to Martha’s face after SPF to add dewiness and create “a smooth canvas for makeup.” Infused with glycerin and shea butter, it aims to hydrate and moisturize while enhancing your skin’s natural glow.
The multitasker can be worn on its own for a natural, lit-from-within look or as a primer under foundation if you prefer more coverage. You can also use it to contour your face by applying it to specific areas. It’s available in five shades, ranging from fair to rich, and it can be used on your body too.
Martha’s not the only one who adores this glowy product — 29,000 Amazon shoppers have given it their five-star seal of approval. “I’ve been using this product for seven months and I’ve been complimented almost weekly about how I get my skin to look so dewy and glowy,” raved one. “I use this all over with a good coverage foundation and I’ve never felt/looked so sun-kissed. Such an amazing product for a killer price!”
“I use this product under my foundation and it gives a natural luminosity to my complexion,” wrote another fan. “My 60-year-old skin looks wonderful with either this product under my foundation or on top of my foundation on the high points of my face such as cheekbones, brow area, etc.”
Others tried it after seeing Martha’s seal of approval. “I heard that this was one of Martha’s low-cost beauty secrets … I’ve been looking for something that could give me a little sparkle and pop, and this did both,” said a five-star reviewer. “Goes on light and has no scent, lasts all day, and I use it with my regular foundation. Love it so much! Gives me a glow that I’ve been looking for, and [it’s] very natural-looking as well!”
Others call this an affordable alternative for the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter — it’s about a third of the price. “I initially ordered this because I had seen a few people saying that this was a Charlotte Tilbury dupe, and may I say it definitely is, and it is beautiful!” said one happy shopper.
But a word to the wise from one user — it may cause breakouts. “Oh how I wish I could use this product,” they sighed. “Absolutely love the summer glow it left on my skin, but soon after using my face started breaking out. I am 99% sure it’s this product because it’s the only thing new I’ve tried. If it doesn’t break you out, it’s an amazing, lightweight product that gives your skin a gorgeous glow.”
L’Oréal Paris
Illuminating, priming and a No.1 bestseller: Getting Martha Stewart’s glow is as easy as adding to cart.
$14 at Amazon
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
