With the UK teasing those gorgeous summer rays right now, best believe, my summer wardrobe has already started to creep out, and those 'no-makeup makeup' days have commenced. Although that sun-kissed, post-holiday glow is not yet in sight for me, I'm seeking natural makeup most mornings and tending to reach for products that require minimal effort but provide that fresh, dewy glow. By that, I mean the L'Oréal Paris Paradise Lumi Glotion - I'm calling it the dreamiest makeup base for summer 2025.
While I'm a huge fan of e.l.f halo glow and have reached for it ever since I bought it, I think L'Oréal Glotion may have just pipped the top spot for me right now. An established multi-purpose makeup product, I can completely understand why this product went viral when it launched and can confirm it's 100% worth the hype - even my favourite Love Islander, Samie Elishi, loves it.
While I love beauty trends and trying out new skincare and makeup, as a sensitive skin girlie, I'm very conscious of trying viral products in the fear that they might break me out, but Glotion has simply done the opposite. This brightening formula can be used as a base underneath makeup, mixed in with a moisturiser or foundation, or worn as a highlighter - now, there are not many products that can be that multi-functional.
Not only has it become a non-negotiable in my makeup bag wherever I go, but it's also saving me precious minutes in the morning, especially when I'm commuting.
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Available in four different shades: Fair Glow, Light Glow, Medium Glow and Deep Glow, this product can be tailored to your skin. This glow-boosting skin tint will leave your skin looking radiant and feeling hydrated all day long without the heaviness of a foundation.
How to use L'Oréal Paris Paradise Lumi Glotion
Super easy to use, L'Oréal Paris Paradise Lumi Glotion has got all of us TikTok girlies in a chokehold right now, including myself - I simply can't stop wearing it. Designed to uplift the skin with that sun-kissed gleam that we all know and dream about in the depths of winter, this skin tint can be used as you please.
For an overall glow, simply mix with your daily moisturiser or layer over the top when on holiday or when you're just fancying a lighter base. You could also wear it underneath your foundation for a soft, dewy finish to your makeup look.
Or, if you want to use it as a highlighter, opt for a lighter shade than your skin tone, and apply above the cheekbone, forehead, cupid’s bow and chin. Alternatively, you could opt for a shade darker, and there you have it, the perfect cream contour.
My honest thoughts
As someone who gets up early most mornings and has a long commute, I was seeking a lighter base that was easy to apply, but would still give me that little bit of coverage during those warmer summer months.
After seeing Glotion all over my TikTok and Instagram, with a host of celebrities and Love Islanders wearing it, I wondered whether the product was a tad overhyped. However, after trialling it out for a couple of weeks now, I can hand-on-heart say it lives up to the hype.
For myself, I love wearing it on its own mixed in with my CeraVe Daily SPF30 Moisturiser or using it as a primer underneath my e.l.f halo glow - an elite combo, if you ask me. Also, this combination lasts me all day, with my makeup still very much looking intact after my 9-5.
I also can't wait to wear Glotion on my holidays or for any exciting plans I have coming up this summer, as I just know it always makes me look and feel my best. Also, for just under £12, this product doesn't break the bank in the slightest, and you'll be pleased to hear that a little does go a long way.
Final verdict
Would I buy L'Oréal Paris Paradise Lumi Glotion again? Absolutely. This multi-purpose makeup product does everything you want it to do and more. The radiant base it gives you is somewhat addictive, and I can't help but wear it, even on the days when I'm working from home. Blended with glycerin and shea butter, this skin tint also provides up to 24 hours of hydration without your skin looking excessively shiny (we all know that's the worst). It's an all-round winner for me and now has a firm place in my makeup bag for the foreseeable.
Christina Geggus is a Commercial Content Writer at Closer. She covers fashion, beauty, homes and anything trending. When not writing, she can be found at her favourite Blaze gym class or on long walks with her loved ones with an overpriced coffee.