I am without a doubt the laziest makeup girlie out there. The “less is more” look is my go-to, so a formula that boasts multiple benefits at once = my best friend. Whether it’s a complexion product that combines coverage and SPF or a blush with nourishing skincare benefits, any effective hybrid that pares down my routine and works double duty earns a spot on my vanity.
And guess who just so happens to use one of my ride-or-die complexion products?! None other than Kendall Jenner (so that officially makes me a supermodel, right?!). In her Vogue Beauty Secrets tutorial, Kendall used the L'Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion to add “the last creamy touch” atop her summer glam – and it's only £12. Ahem, glowy, radiant skin incoming…
The multitasking glow enhancer can be used for quite literally any part of your makeup regimen. I personally love using it as a base to add a touch of hydration and sun-kissed luminosity, but Kendall used it on the high points of her cheekbones in lieu of a traditional highlighter. There’s really no wrong way to use the skincare-makeup hybrid – the results will be glowy perfection. Trust me! It’s been a top-shelf staple of mine for years.
In addition to serving as a luminous base/highlighter/bronzer/whatever else your heart desires, the L’Oréal Lumi Glotion is also packed with skin-nourishing ingredients like shea butter and glycerin. Plus, it comes in multiple shades so it’s suitable for a range of skin tones, and you can customise your desired level of glow. To say that we’re obsessed would be a major understatement.
Clare Stephenson, Cosmo's beauty e-commerce writer, is also a huge fan. "Believe it or not, I'm actually known as the 'Glotion girlie' in the Cosmo HQ – If only I had such a cool nickname at school (*cry*).
Not to name drop, but I was given a tutorial by the one and only Val Garland, makeup artist and BBC Glow Up judge, on how to use the Glotion. She suggested adding a few drops into foundation, giving my overall complexion a dewiness that looks like I've been reborn.
I'm talking, the look of seriously smooth and radiant skin that's never been affected by my sugar addiction or an all-nighter Netflix session. So thanks to this lotion, I can binge The Traitors before bed and faux my glow in the morning."
Go ahead and snag the L'Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion that Kendall and Cosmo editors love for £11.99. Does it get much better than that?!
Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
Clare Stephenson is the Senior Fashion and Beauty E-commerce Writer for Cosmopolitan, ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar. She has been an e-commerce writer since 2022, creating matter-of-fact reviews and shopping pages filled with her favourite products for every budget and need – whether that’s a glow-giving foundation, a high-tech LED face mask or the perfect wear-with-everything blazer.
Alongside writing, Clare loves to be in front of the camera creating shopping content, putting viral products to the test to see which ones are truly worth the hype. Through her work, she has interviewed leading dermatologists, makeup artists and industry experts to bring readers trusted advice and product recommendations.
Clare has contributed to titles across the Hearst UK portfolio, including Women’s Health, Good Housekeeping, Red and Prima. Prior to joining Hearst, she earned a BA in Multimedia Journalism from Bournemouth University, focusing her studies on magazines and editorial. She later worked as an editorial assistant at Voir Fashion Magazine, covering events including Fashion Week and interviewing notable brand founders.
Outside of work? You can find Clare strolling through London’s Columbia Road Market, pouring her fourth coffee of the day or heading to a Pilates class.
Follow Clare on Instagram @clarefrancesstephenson.
