If there were a cheat code for the ‘lit-from-within’ look, beauty editors will tell you it’s the L'Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion. Beyond making it seem like you just woke up with flawlessly, glowy skin, its versatility has everyone, from celebrities to TikTokers, in a chokehold. Here at Bustle, we’re not above the hype because we’ll be the first to tell you it’s absolutely real. The unique formula is breathtakingly subtle (no glitter specks here) and it’s infused with glycerin and shea butter for continuous, all-day hydration that won’t accentuate texture or make you look greasy.
You can wear it worn alone as a lightweight primer, or mixed in with foundation for a luminous finish. You can even slather it all over your body to imitate that red carpet sheen. Ahead, our beauty editors rave about their favorite shades (which come in four flexible hues: fair, light, medium, and deep) and their tips to wearing it like a pro. Read on to learn why the Lumi Glotion is such a unicorn in their makeup arsenal, making it an absolute must-have.
SHYEMA, associate beauty director, branded
“I’ve had this product in my makeup rotation for years because there’s so many ways to use it. Shade Medium has a subtle tint that blends so seamlessly to wear alone or as a primer for my medium-tan skin tone. It blends like a dream and is so lightweight for everyday. An expert level hack for days I want to do the most with just a little: Using a thin eyeliner brush, I dip into shade Fair to line my upper and lower lids like liner. It makes dark eyes like mine pop when the light hits it with the most enchanting, barely there sheen. The key is using the smallest amount and going slow.”
LEXI, senior director, branded
I'm a direct product of the body-glitter era, so I love to have a little warmth and luminosity head to toe. The Lumi Glotion is the grown-up version that blends in beautifully, leaving a perfectly subtle sheen. I use shade Light most of the year and mix in a little of the Deep shade during the summer months. For my face, I dot it on the high points of my cheeks and nose and blend it with my fingers. For my body, I'll rub it all over my arms, legs, chest, and shoulders for a radiant glow. A fun way I like to use it in the summer months is to stick it in the fridge first to get the most refreshing, cooling sensation when I apply it to my face and body.
IRMA, beauty director, branded
“There’s nothing I love more than an all-over-glow and I get so many compliments whenever I use Lumi Glotion. There are a few ways I use this product. I like to mix shade Light with my tinted foundation for a perfect, dewy sheen. Then I make my collarbones and shoulders pop by dabbing some onto the highpoints to give an iridescent glean. Lastly, I top a dot of it to the center of my lips to give the illusion of fuller lips. You can do this on top of your lipstick or by itself.”
FAITH, executive beauty director
“Lumi Glotion adds such a light-reflective, luminous glow and it's become my summer staple! I like to mix a few drops of the shade Deep with my favorite body lotion, then apply it all over my décolletage as a makeshift body bronzer.”
