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Martha's Skincare Regimen and the Products She Can't Live Without

Martha's Skincare Regimen and the Products She Can't Live Without

Here's what she uses every day.

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Our favorite multitasker is serious about caring for her skin. And Martha's regimen works, as evidenced by her complexion. Luckily, she's open about the products she uses—and has listed them here, along with the order of their application. Pay attention to that part: While products are crucial (these have all won a coveted spot near her sink), her great skin is due just as much to process and discipline as it is to great formulas.

And there's no one quite so disciplined as Martha. Her day begins at 5 a.m., and her first beauty product of the day is a mask, not a cleanser. She lets it sit for about 30 minutes before stepping into the shower, after which she applies a roster of serums and creams, depending on how her skin feels that particular day. But there's one key product Martha never goes without or switches up, and that's sunscreen. She doesn't use sun protection at the conclusion of her routine, though; she'll apply it just before stepping outside to maximize the formula's longevity.

While effective formulas—you'll notice Martha gravitates towards a few select brands, all of which are known for their tried-and-true products—are integral to Martha's skincare regimen, nutrition and hydration play important roles, as well. Our founder sips her first glass of water when she rises, and continues to do so (adding a bit of lemon for flavor!) throughout the day. She'll also whip up a green juice, full vegetables that make for happy skin. Ahead, everything Martha does for her skin, including the products she can't live without.

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Selfie Ready!

Martha Stewart via Instagram

"I never ever take selfies but I have been experimenting. This is my first good selife. I do look just a little bit weird!"

If you aren't already, follow Martha on Instagram @marthastewart48.

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Oh, Mario Badescu!

Mike Krautter

It's no secret. Martha loves Mario Badescu. She uses multiple products from this skincare line throughout the day.

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Morning Mask

Martha gets up at 5 a.m. to put on a facial mask for 30 minutes; she alternates between this option...

Shop Now: Yon-Ka Gommage Yon-Ka, $46, dermstore.com.

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Morning Mask

...this one, by Susan Ciminelli...

Shop Now: Susan Ciminelli Hydrating Gel Mask, $75, susanciminelli.com.

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Morning Mask

...and this collagen-boosting formula from Mario Badescu.

Shop Now: Mario Badescu Super Collagen Mask, $18, ulta.com.

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Morning Cleanse

Then she jumps into a hot shower for seven minutes. The steam removes the mask. From the neck down, she uses a foaming cleanser from Chanel...

Shop Now: Chanel La Blanc Fresh Brightening Foam Cleanser, $60, shop.nordstrom.com.

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Morning Cleanse

David Barowowsky

...or this exfoliating formula.

Shop Now: Mario Badescu A.H.A. Botanical Body Soap, $8, anthropologie.com.

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Morning Tone

Next, Martha tones: First in the form of a 20-second blast of cold water at the end of her shower and then with Mario Badescu Facial Spray...

Shop Now: Mario Badescu Facial Spray, $7, sephora.com.

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Morning Tone

...this product, which is suited for dry skin types...

Shop Now: Yon-Ka Lotion, $42, dermstore.com.

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Morning Tone

... or this one, also by Susan Ciminelli.

Shop Now: Susan Ciminelli Marine Lotion, $195, susanciminelli.com.

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Morning Treat

Martha loves serums, and she gets creative with them, layering any two of these three. First up, SkinCeuticals' best-seller, which is packed with nourishing vitamin C.

Shop Now: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum, $166, dermstore.com.

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Morning Treat

Another vitamin C-rich option, Mario Badescu's formula also delivers antioxidant-based defense against environmental stressors and free radicals.

Shop Now: Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum, $45, sephora.com.

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Morning Treat

With multiple anti-aging benefits, this serum—formulated specifically for daytime use—minimizes fine lines and wrinkles.

Shop Now: BioEffect EGF Day Serum, $145, olivela.com.

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Protect

Why apply a product before you need it? Martha doesn't add sunscreen until she's about to go outside. This one is her favorite—it's lightweight and has a tint that flatters nearly every skin tone.

Shop Now: SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50, $34, dermstore.com.

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Troubleshooting: Dryness

If her skin is feeling parched, Martha uses this hydrating cream.

Shop Now: Cle de Peau Beaute Massage Cream, $125, shop.nordstrom.com.

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Hydrating from the Inside Out

Martha's skincare routine also extends into the kitchen, where she whips up a hydrating green juice. Using a Breville juicer, Martha makes a six-ounce glass of fresh juice with organic produce from her farm. Spinach, cucumber, ginger, parsley, chervil, and orange peel are standard ingredients. Depending on what's in season, she might add papaya, mango, or pear.

Or, she'll enjoy some lemon water. Martha drinks her first glass of water at 5 a.m., and throughout the day a carafe of H20, often with lemon, is within reach. There is no target amount she seeks to consume daily; rather, she lets her body dictate the quantity she takes in. And if you see Martha holding a teacup? It likely contains a brew of mint leaves—no sweetener.

Shop Now: Breville Juice Fountain Compact, $99.95, crateandbarrel.com.

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Night: Remove

To take everything off, Martha uses a very warm washcloth and either Susan Ciminelli's Algae Deep Cleanse...

Shop Now: Susan Ciminelli Algae Deep Cleanse, $65, susanciminelli.com.

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Night: Remove

...or Chanel's "Sublimage" Essential Comfort Cleanser, which she uses to wipe makeup from her face, neck, and decolletage, and, if she's been on camera, her arms.

Shop Now: Chanel "Sublimage" Essential Comfort Cleanser, $100, chanel.com.

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Night: Treat

Martha reaches for one or more of her daytime serums: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic, Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum, or BioEffect EGF. But also up for consideration is Yon-Ka's Advanced Optimizer, a cream/serum duo.

Shop Now: Yon-Ka Advanced Optimizer Serum, $96, shop.yonkausa.com.

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Night: Moisturize

Depending on how rich a cream her skin needs—determined by various factors (such as whether she had wine)—Martha opts for either Yon-Ka Pamplemousse...

Shop Now: Yon-Ka Pamplemousse Vitalizing Cream, $60, skinstore.com.

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Night: Moisturize

...or Mario Badescu's Revitalin Moisturizer.

Shop Now: Mario Badescu Revitalin Moisturizer, $18, mariobadescu.com.

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Her Top Five

Looking to pare down your products? Don't know which to choose? Watch Martha Stewart's makeup artist, Daisy Schwartzberg, round up her absolute, must-have beauty products for the season. Maybe you can pick up a tip (or a product) or two.

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