Salma Hayek, 58, Calls on This Blurring Foundation to Achieve Her Filter-Like Complexion

No wonder it has more than 1,400 positive ratings.

Whether you’re a makeup minimalist or a beauty obsessive, it’s undeniably fascinating to get a peek behind the scenes at the beauty products celebrities use IRL. So, when Salma Hayek’s Vogue Beauty Secrets episode came out earlier this week, I hit play faster than you can say “contour.” With three decades of film roles and red carpet appearances under her belt, the stunning star knows a thing or two about glam.

In her Vogue interview, Hayek broke down her everyday beauty routine step-by-step, chatting through her preferred skin prep process (a sheet mask layered over under-eye patches), application method (using her fingers), and, of course, the products she relies on for her glowy, no-filter-needed complexion. As with any good makeup routine, Hayek relies on a smooth, even base, created with Charlotte Tilbury’s fan-favorite Beautiful Skin Foundation.

Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation

$49

After prepping her skin with a face mask, moisturizer, and oil, Hayek went in with this creamy, medium-coverage foundation to cover dark spots and serve as the base for the rest of her makeup. “With age especially, [my skin] color is not very even, so I need something that looks natural, but that covers,” the 58-year-old explained. Thanks to its buildable coverage and reliable shade matching, the Beautiful Skin Foundation checks off all of Hayek’s boxes.

In fact, the actress has used it so many times that the text on the packaging has rubbed off. Hayek applied the blendable foundation by rubbing it into her face and neck with her hands, delivering a noticeable blurring effect while leaving behind a youthful, dewy finish and letting her gorgeous natural skin shine through.

Enriched with nourishing hyaluronic acid and a brightening rose complex, this long-lasting formula is also a shopper favorite with nearly 1,500 glowing reviews on Nordstrom’s website. For example, one satisfied customer gushed, “This foundation is so creamy and light, and gives my skin a soft glow—I love it!” Another wrote that they’ve never received so many compliments on their skin as they did when they wore this foundation.

Meanwhile, many shoppers raved that the formula is perfect for those with skin concerns like fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, and more. “I am in my mid 40s, so I need full coverage, but not a foundation that will settle,” wrote one reviewer, noting, “Also, I live in South Texas, so I need makeup that won't melt off of my face.” Another added that of the 10-plus foundations they tried to address their uneven pigment, enlarged pores, and oily T-zone, the Beautiful Skin Foundation was “by far the best at combating every issue.”

All of this is to say, if you’re looking for a lightweight yet buildable foundation to add to your summer beauty routine, Hayek’s go-to should be at the top of your list. With the stamp of approval from a movie star and hundreds of positive firsthand accounts to back it up, it’s safe to say the Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation lives up to the hype. Browse more of Hayek’s beauty picks, below.