The Skincare Secrets Martha Stewart Credits for Her Glowing Skin (2024)

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. Fast forward to January 2023, and the 83-year-old mogul showcased her glass skin once again in several close-up shots of herself at the Frederic Fekkai salon in NYC. ("Absolutely no re-imaging," she captioned one of the photos; "my skin looks great" because of having "great derms my whole life," she notes in a second photo.) And most recently, with the release of her new Netflix documentary, we still can't help but wonder: How does she get herself to look the way she does after eight decades?

The answer: 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.

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.

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.

Stewart's longtime makeup artist Daisy Toye told PEOPLE that that this liquid drugstore highlighter was the key to Martha's 2023 Sports Illustrated cover look. "I use it every day on her," Toye shared in the interview. "I go through a tube every week. It's how she gets that dewy look, like she just got a facial."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mario Badescu's affordable Vitamin C serum is also one of Stewart's go-tos. Priced at just $30, it not only works to brighten and tighten the skin but also features collagen and sodium hyaluronate to deeply plump and nourish.

Stewart previously told Allure that she likes to apply this primer over her foundation (also from Clé de Peau) because "it's a bit luminous." She usually applies it to her cheekbones to accentuate them and between her eyebrows.

Stewart's longtime makeup artist, Daisy Toye, usually applies this drugstore mascara to her client's lashes for a bombshell yet natural look.

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.

Stewart amps up her cheekbone glow even more with this gorgeous compact.

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."

For her lips, Stewart opts for a pink-beige hue from Laura Mercier.

Then, she tops it off with this Clé de Peau lip gloss in Charm for extra hydration and a dewy glow.

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.