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This $11 multitasker from L'Oreal gives Martha Stewart, 83, a youthful glow
Use it alone as a moisturizer or layer it under makeup — either way, a flawless finish is affordable with this top-seller.
Domestic diva Martha Stewart makes magic in the kitchen and garden, but there's some sorcery in this ageless stunner's beauty routine too. If you've seen her "unfiltered" selfies on Instagram, you already know that whatever she does in front of the mirrors seems to bend time. One of the potions this 83-year-old beauty uses? L'Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion. This top-seller helps give her a glowing complexion, and it's just $11.
This multitasker will help your summer glow last long into fall. Choose from five shades (prices vary slightly).
On her website, Martha revealed the 14 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, the lotion aims to hydrate and moisturize skin while enhancing its 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 and can be used on your body too.
Martha's not the only one who adores this glowy product — more than 11,000 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 very natural looking as well!"
Some call this an affordable alternative for Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter — it's about a fourth 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. "I wear this under a BB cream or even wear it by itself because it evens out my skin tone! I love it and have even ordered another because I use it so often. It makes your skin look so healthy and naturally glowy."
A few reviewers say they had to pair this lotion with powder or other makeup to tone down the shine. "I absolutely hate wearing foundation, and this is the perfect substitute," said one. "It still gives me some color but doesn't feel like I have anything on! Only complaint is it does give me a little too much shine on my forehead where I'm already shiny, but some powder on top helps reduce the dew."
Illuminating, priming and affordable: Getting Martha Stewart's glow is as easy as adding this little wonder to your cart.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
