Nikki Glaser was a breath of fresh as the host of the Golden Globes 2026. Even with Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's date night, Nikki's hilarious quips were one of many people's highlights from the awards ceremony. And it's Emmy-nominated Nikki's skin that I was pouring over, as much as the silver siren gowns and Ariana Grande's ponytail return Nikki is a girl after my own heart, loving budget and drugstore products as much as a splurge-worthy buy.
The standout product in Nikki’s arsenal is a serum she admits she’s been "obsessed with" for seven years. It’s from The Ordinary—a brand I have long championed for its "no-nonsense" approach to clinical skincare.
© WireImageIn a recent interview with NYMag, the 41-year-old comedian revealed that she actually tried to "gatekeep" this product for a while. "My face just eats every moisturizer, no matter how moisturizing it claims to be," she confessed. "This gives the moisture of an oil without the greasiness. I literally can’t live without it."
"I’m obsessed with this" she told the publication. "I have been on it for about seven years. My face just eats every moisturizer no matter how moisturizing it claims to be. This gives the moisture of an oil without the greasiness. I literally can’t live without it. I was gatekeeping for a while because I thought it might go away, but I’m pretty certain it won’t so I’m ready to tell people about it."
What does it claim to do?
This product is described as "a fast-absorbing oil-like serum for enhanced hydration" that supports the skin barrier. The vegan formula includes 100% plant-derived squalane derived from sugar cane, and is known in the beauty world as being an amazing hydrator found naturally in the skin.
It's ideal for all skin types, even those acne-prone, and can be layered under or over moisturizer or worn alone.
Squalane, great! What's so special about it?
Squalane is the "stealth-wealth" ingredient of the beauty world. It is a saturated and stable hydrocarbon that is found naturally in the skin, meaning it has a high emollience and is an exceptional hydrator.
- The Texture: It’s a fast-absorbing, "oil-like" serum that supports the skin barrier without feeling heavy.
- The Formula: The Ordinary’s version is 100% plant-derived (sourced from sugar cane) and vegan.
- Versatility: It’s non-comedogenic, making it safe even for acne-prone skin.
Editor’s Tip: Don't stop at your face. Squalane is a miracle worker for dry, frizzy hair. Apply a few drops to damp hair to target split ends and add a mirror-like shine.
What do the fans say?
With a price point of just $10.40, the reviews are predictably glowing. One fan in her early 40s noted, "This is maybe the BEST skincare product I've ever used. The difference it makes in my dry skin is insane." Another raved, "My skin just soaks it up; it's a miracle product."
What other skincare products does Nikki like?
Nikki’s red carpet glow didn't stop at her jawline. To achieve what she calls "flawless, Barbie-like legs," she swears by Vita Liberata Body Blur, $39, body makeup you can apply and wash off. "This is a perfect cream that you mix with some hand lotion or body lotion. It stays on a lot more than you might think it would, and it looks flawless: You can have Barbie-like legs," she said of the product.
Even an Emmy-nominated host needs her beauty sleep. Nikki revealed she buys the MyHalos 100% Blackout Sleep Mask, £13.99, which is brilliantly priced and the one Nikki buys for all her friends. "I buy it for all of my friends that have trouble sleeping," she was quoted as saying. "I’ve tried every sleep mask. I have hundreds of them; I try new ones all the time. And this one I’ve been committed to for a year now."
Nikki's most recent special, Someday You'll Die, set streaming records on HBO and she was named as 2024's Comedian Of The Year by The New York Times.
Between her record-breaking HBO special Someday You'll Die and being named Comedian of the Year by The New York Times, Nikki Glaser is clearly at the top of her game. And if her $10 skincare secret is any indication, she’s doing it all with the smartest beauty routine in Hollywood.
