The Skincare Secrets Martha Stewart Credits for Her Glowing Skin
In the summer of 2020, Martha Stewart sent the internet into a frenzy when she shared a sultry selfie—or as some like to call it, a thirst trap—to Instagram of herself relaxing in her pool. Then this past November, she proved age is just a number with a bare-shouldered mirror selfie of herself in Miami for Art Basel. Most recently, in late January, the 81-year-old lifestyle did again, this time posting several close-up shots of herself as she got her hair washed in the shampoo area of the Frederic Fekkai salon in NYC. Her skin looked like glass; it was glowing, and there wasn't a wrinkle or fine line in sight. She looked darn good—and she knew it. "Absolutely no re-imaging," she captioned one of the photos, while noting in a second post that "my skin looks great" because of having "great derms my whole life."
So, how does she get herself to look the way she does after eight decades? With a bunch of tried-and-true beauty products, of course. Below, find out some of the products that have gotten Stewart's stamp of approval for a goddess-like glow over the years.
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Mario Badescu
sephora.com
$18.00
Stewart has affordable skincare brand Mario Badescu partly to thank for her crystal clear complexion. She has been getting facials done at their NYC spa for 4 decades, and her facialist recently told Vogue that she loves this clay mask that smooths away dry fine lines, lifts impurities from pores, and restores collagen.
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Mario Badescu
ulta.com
$8.00
For her body, Stewart has said she likes using this exfoliating soap, also from Mario Badescu, for all over her body, as well as her face. At just under $10, the formula sloughs away dead cells while leaving skin feeling squeaky clean, and invigorated.
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Yon-Ka
yonkausa.com
$50.00
Yon-Ka is another beauty brand that's earned its place in Stewart's skincare routine. The selfie queen has called this hydrating toner "so refreshing" and said it's great for long-haul flights or car rides.
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Susan Cimminelli
susanciminelli.com
$195.00
Stewart is a longtime fan of Susan Cimminelli's products, including this anti-aging elixir that hydrates and targets signs of aging. Jennifer Lopez loves it, too.
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SkinCeuticals
dermstore.com
$166.00
Before applying moisturizer, Martha likes using a mix of serums. This cult-classic vitamin C serum is a mainstay in her regimen and works wonders at addressing all sorts of skin woes.
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SkinCeuticals
dermstore.com
$35.00
Sunscreen is an absolute essential in her regimen, and this SkinCeuticals one is one of Stewart's favorites. It offers UV protection and has a slight tint that flatters all skin tones.
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Cle de Peau Beaute
cledepeaubeaute.com
$75.00
The key to perfecting a viral thirst trap like Stewart's? Only using concealer where needed—she likes this multi-tasking stick with SPF.
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Maybelline
amazon.com
$6.99
Stewart's longtime makeup artist, Daisy Toye, usually applies this drugstore mascara to her client's lashes for a bombshell yet natural look.
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Westman Atelier
nordstrom.com
$75.00
Bronzer is a daily must for Stewart. "I've always used too much bronzer, it just makes me feel healthy," she's said. One of her go-tos is this aptly-named bronzing powder that delivers a just-got-back-from-paradise glow.
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Clé de Peau Beauté
nordstrom.com
$95.00
Stewart amps up her cheekbone glow even more with this gorgeous compact.
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Westman Atelier
sephora.com
$48.00
Sometimes, Stewart likes to use her finger to dab this creamy contour stick on her eyelids. "I love that during the day," she said. "It just gives me a little je ne sais quoi."
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Laura Mercier
lauramercier.com
$22.40
For her lips, Stewart opts for a pink-beige hue from Laura Mercier.
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Clé de Peau Beauté
saksfifthavenue.com
$38.00
Then, she tops it off with this Clé de Peau lip gloss in Charm for extra hydration and a dewy glow.
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Fekkai
fekkai.com
$28.00
During Stewart's recent visit to the Fekkai salon, this ultra-nourishing shampoo was used in tandem with the Super Strength Conditioner and Super Strength+ Protein Powerbond Mist to style her signature blonde hair. Formulated with hydrating oils and vitamins, this haircare system is designed to strengthen, smooth out, and repair damaged strands caused by chemical treatments, over-styling, and environmental aggressors.
(fekkai.com)Martha Stewart has never looked any better at age 81. Here, some of the tried-and-true products that have gotten her stamp of approval for a goddess-like glow over the years.