Shoppers Say This $8 ‘Illuminating’ Serum Gives So Many Shoppers a ‘Lit From Within Glow'

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You know that “lit from within glow”? The one that only celebrities or people still too young to rent a car seem to be able to obtain? Whether you know it as the fresh-faced or no-makeup look, it’s something nearly everyone dreams of hearing about their skin. Customers are getting that enviable “glow from within” look on their skin thanks to the Catrice Skin Glaze Hydrating Serum.

The serum, which can be worn by itself or used before makeup as a primer, is taking the skincare scene by storm, especially among shoppers who want to brighten and even out their complexion.

Packed with 0.5% squalene, this serum nourishes and brightens the skin. It can be worn as a base for a full face of makeup or used as part of your skincare routine on a no-makeup day. The good news is, if you do choose to pair it with makeup, shoppers say it does the trick. As one happy customer raves, “This does EXACTLY what it says it supposed to do. I put it on before my foundation. It adds such a natural glow, not too much. Looks very natural and does not emphasize my pores, and that is what makes this product so great.”

It doesn’t just give the illusion of brighter, more even skin, though. Some customers have seen improvement in their skin texture since they started using the product. “My skin feels softer, and my foundation does seem to work better with it. It’s not sticky, which is great, and it also doesn’t interact with or change the feel of the foundation.” The serum enhances radiance while fitting seamlessly into existing beauty routines.

While many multi-use serums promise a lightweight feel, Catrice’s serum actually delivers on that promise. A satisfied user shared, “This lightweight serum glides on, leaves a silky, even feel. Diminishes my pores. Adds a very sheer, subtle glow — even on my mature skin. I love wearing it alone, but my foundation also applies over top of it beautifully.” Smoothing, giving a glow to the skin that somehow feels magical — this face serum really does it all.

One of the best parts about this multi-use face serum (aside from how it delivers on all fronts) is how affordable it is. “This is a really nice, beautiful primer for a great price! Catrice is always putting out fantastic products and this is no exception. I wear it under a lighter, natural-finish foundation and it gives just a nice, subtle, lit-from-within glow without looking like I’ve got a shimmer coating my face.”

So if you’re looking to boost your natural glow, why not give the Catrice Skin Glaze Hydrating Serum a shot? At only $8, your skin will thank you for the refreshing treat.

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