From Woman's World · Julianne MacNeill · · 1m 30s
Mariska Hargitay’s $9 glow starts with Cetaphil
Her Emmy skin prep came from three affordable Cetaphil products, starting with a cleanser under $10.
In brief
Her Emmy skin prep came from three affordable Cetaphil products, starting with a cleanser under $10. A red-carpet glow can start with simple, gentle prep: cleanse, hydrate exposed skin, then seal with cream. Originally reported by Woman's World.
A packed schedule
Hargitay was preparing for Law & Order: SVU season 28 and hosting the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, leaving little room for a long skincare routine.
Fans noticed the glow
After her Emmy appearance, attention turned to her skin. Celebrity makeup artist Kate Synnott shared the prep behind the look.
Cetaphil did the prep
Synnott used Cetaphil products instead of a luxury skincare lineup, pointing to the brand’s sensitive-skin focus as a reason she trusts it.
“I know I’m using products backed by sensitive skin science”
Cleanse without stripping
The first step was Cetaphil Nourishing Oil to Foam Cleanser, used to gently clean the skin before makeup without leaving it tight or dry.
“gently cleanse without stripping the skin”
Hydrate what shows
Next came Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Lotion, applied beyond the face to the neck, shoulders, arms and décolletage for red-carpet skin prep.
“areas that are often on display during a red-carpet moment”
Finish with cream
Synnott used Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Cream as the final pre-glam step, making it the richest part of the routine before makeup.
Drugstore prices
The cleanser was listed at $9.19 on Amazon, the lotion at $12.29, and the cream from $9.97 to $16.97. Target, Walmart, CVS and Ulta also carry them.
The takeaway
A red-carpet glow can start with simple, gentle prep: cleanse, hydrate exposed skin, then seal with cream.
