Zara McDermott's glowy skin hack includes £30 L'Oreal moisturiser that's now £13
Creating the perfect summer skin is all about two things; hydration and glow. We all want a base that feels lightweight, comfortable and easy to wear whilst still giving us some added radiance, which is why we're loving this clever skincare hack that Zara McDermott shared on her Instagram recently.
Zara used only two products to create the look; the L'Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion and the L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler Replumping Water Cream, and although Zara herself is an ambassador for the brand, she revealed she'd spotted the hack going viral elsewhere and had to try it out for herself. If you're keen to copy her look, now is the ideal time as both products have landed in the Amazon Prime Day sale, with the Glotion slashed from £12.79 to £8.99, whilst the Replumping Water Cream has a huge 54% saving, taking it from £29.99 to £13.79.
Whilst it's obviously nothing groundbreaking to be wearing a moisturiser and a glow enhancer, the two can often be tricky to pair together, with some glow serums not sitting well over the top of your moisturiser. However Zara's hack involves blending the two hydrating products together, which avoids separation and patchiness that can happen when you try to layer them.
That's why the L'Oréal Paris Replumping Water Cream is the perfect pick for this technique, as it has a non-greasy finish, not to mention a handy press down top which lets you mix the two together on top of the moisturiser, creating minimal waste. Zara showed how quick and easy it was to do, by pumping some moisturiser into the top of the pot before adding a healthy squeeze of the L'Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion and mixing it together with her finger.
She then applied it directly onto her face using just her fingers to blend it all together, before sharing her amazement at the results. Zara's face had an instantly smoother look and a more radiant glow, whilst still looking like she was wearing nothing at all, giving her skin the perfect natural glow for summer.
Whilst now is a great opportunity to snap up the two products in Amazon's Prime Day sale, there are other options that are also discounted right now that you could swap out instead. The ICONIC London Underglow Blurring Primer is currently £18.75 down from £25 on LookFantastic, and is a great alternative to the Glotion, offering protection from blue light and giving a soft focus glow.
The Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream is now £46.40, down from £58, and protects your skin from environmental aggressors whilst repairing your skin barrier. Meanwhile the Bubble Skincare Level Up Gel Moisturizer is always affordably priced at £9.99, with both moisturisers featuring a similar push down top that's perfect for recreating Zara's glowy mixture.
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You could also choose a local cause that you know is close to the couple's heart. What makes a good wedding gift? 'I think the best wedding gift is the one the couple actually asked for,' says Forrest. Meaning, something on a registry, if a couple has one. She loves buying the most practical gift on the list, like a trash can or a steamer: 'So many guests worry that everyday items aren't as meaningful, but to me, the best gift is the one that will be used all the time.' Bonar, the Cleveland local who's getting married this July in Italy, puts it simply: 'To me, the best registry item is something you want, but wouldn't get for yourself.' These are the gifts that feel truly special because they represent a little luxury or upgrade the couple might not splurge on otherwise. How much should I spend on a wedding gift? This age-old question has plagued me before so many friends' weddings. And the annoying news? There's no single right answer. 'Find a gift that feels comfortable for your current financial situation,' says Palladino, of Equally Wed. It sounds obvious, but it's true. Forrest, who authors Zola's trend reports, suggests a practical range: 'Most guests aim to spend about $100 to $150 on a wedding gift, but that number definitely fluctuates depending on a variety of factors,' like what your relationship is like to the couple, whether you've already dished out for a shower, bachelor or bachelorette weekend, and how much you have to spend just to attend the wedding. Can I go rogue, or must I use the registry? Short answer: Unless you plan to give cash, which is always welcome, it's usually best to stick to the script. Forrest learned this lesson personally. 'Between my shower and my wedding, I got at least three cheese boards I didn't register for,' she says. 'And I've used zero of them, because I had already registered for the one I really wanted.' If you still want to buy something else, or there's nothing on the list within your budget, going rogue might make sense. Our list above should help. Ali Francis is a journalist and recent newlywed with extensive experience reviewing products for publications such as Self, Domino, and Bon Appétit. Her work often explores how what we buy connects to culture and identity. She lives in Salt Lake City, where she's authoring her forthcoming book, The Curious Lives of Vegetables.
