Actress Ali Larter looks incredible. A quick swoop of her socials and I do declare that the 49-year-old has the most incredible glowing skin, reigniting my 90s girl crush of the Legally Blonde and Varsity Blues starlet. And as the star of the second series of Paramount+ drama, Landman, from the creators of Yellowstone, I had to do the research to find out just how her skin is so beautiful - and you'll be pleased to hear I've found the intel.
Ali joins the ranks of celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Hailey Bieber who use the same cult 'green tube' $16.11 / £9.95 moisturizer, Weleda Skin Food, a deliciously rich, creamy skincare product that is a multitasking wonder. I myself am a big fan of Skin Food, always having a tube on standby. As well as healing dry and rough skin patches, it's the face cream I use in fall and winter to deal with the effects of the weather - it hydrates like no other.
© InstagramThe 49-year-old posted that she uses it, along with a few other products, after moving to Idaho. "Move over red lips, I’m into golden, rosy, dewy skin and an easy glam look. Now that I live in a high altitude but also desert climate, I have to really combat dry skin. These are my absolute favs for plump skin and pretty make-up with a little extra oomph."
© ParamountAlong with the Skin Food, Ali listed her go-to products including Eve Lom Cleanser and Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream.
© InstagramWhy Weleda Skin Good is a the luxe dupe
Beauty insiders even dub this the natural dupe for more expensive skincare like La Mer, and works by creating a protective barrier using a range of ingredients:
Viola Tricolor - Soothes irritation and dry patches.
Calendula and Chamomile - Calms inflammation and redness.
Lanolin - Locks in moisture.
Intended for super dry skin, hence the mega glow it creates, you can also get a lighter version. I often use it on makeup free days, adding nothing but a slick of mascara and chapstick. You can apply it on the areas you want an extra glow too, like cheekbones and eyebrow arches.
I've been using it for years, and even converted my partner into using it especially during winter. It leaves my skin glossy, plump and the fresh scent is great on a colder morning. I would advise anyone with oilier skin types to avoid the original formula and head for the lighter version, which has all the same goodness but without being as heavy.
Honest review
Pros:
- Price: Unbeatable value for the level of hydration given.
- Multi-purpose: It's great for skin, but works just as well as a cuticle oil, hand cream or frizz-taming moisturizer.
- Clean beauty: It's made from certified natural and free from synthetic fragrances.
Cons
- Texture: The original Skin Good is heavy and some users find the consistency too greasy and tacky.
- Fragrance: I love the botanical scent, however it can be too strong for some users.
- Breakouts: If you're acne-prone, the lanolin and oils may be too rich for every day use.
Amazon shoppers agree with me too. "This face cream is an absolute gem," wrote one. "It lays so perfectly under makeup and hydrates my skin so well," one shopper reviewed, with another saying: "I use this product mostly as an overnight face mask, it's a good dupe for La Mer."
The second season of Ali's show Landman is available to watch later this month on Paramount+ now. Set among the oil business industry in Texas, it also stars Jon Hamm, Demi Moore and Billy Bob Thornton and is based off the podcast Boomtown.
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