Carrie Underwood described her beauty routine as "lazy." Luckily, this moisturizer is an easy, one-step regimen for glowy skin. (Getty)(Jeff Kravitz via Getty Images)
Carrie Underwood's style may have transformed since her American Idol days 20 years ago, but at heart, she’s still that sweet Oklahoma girl we fell in love with during her audition. Nowadays, when she’s not lighting up the stage, the 42-year-old Grammy-winning superstar keeps her beauty routine refreshingly simple — she even calls it her "lazy" approach. While talking to Today in 2023, Underwood shared that she uses Weleda Skin Food Cream. "It's not even expensive, but it's easy, you can kind of find it anywhere and it does a good job," she said. With over 25,000 positive ratings on Amazon, it's a fan favorite too. And it's only $17 at Amazon.
Brighten and depuff your tired eyes fast with these gold eye patches. They're reportedly a favorite of Jessica Alba! Simply place a pair under your eyes, wait 15-20 minutes, and voila! Look like you actually got a full night of sleep for once.
"I have always had issues with dark circles under my eyes and my eyes getting puffy overnight. I slap these babies on for 15 minutes in the morning while diapering and dressing kids, rub in the extra moisture when I take them off, and there is a visible difference," said one wonderfully wry Amazon reviewer. "I go from under-the-bridge troll to troll who isn't quite embarrassed to leave the house without makeup on. Super easy to use, they're cool and feel nice first thing in the morning ... Definitely recommend."
I use this lightweight, exfoliating serum on my sensitive skin every single day, and it's one of the few products my medicine cabinet will never be without. Not only does it smooth out rough bumps and even out my skin tone, it's also dramatically reduced the appearance of my pores and absorbs in seconds, so it never feels heavy or sticky. Formulated with salicylic acid, it gently buffs away rough, flaky patches while clearing out pores, and I can safely say it's improved the look and feel of my skin more than any single product ever has. Oh, and it hardly ever goes on sale, so buy a bottle, or 12!
"I've tried a lot of eye creams," says Senior Beauty Editor Jennifer Romolini. "And, for my money, CeraVe makes the best drugstore depuffing/under-eye brightening treatment currently on the market. Not only does it feel good on your skin (absorbs quickly, no gross pilling), it's also fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic. Olivia Wilde loves it, along with thousands of reviewers, who say it's like Botox in a cream. I'm not sure about that claim, but I do know this is a quality skin care staple at a price everyone can afford."
At over 40% off, it's within a dollar of its best price all year.
The ultra-rich cream is thick, but it won't clog pores. That said, you can use it anytime of day, but shoppers especially love to use it at night.
As Underwood pointed out, Weleda Skin Food Cream isn't particularly expensive at full price, but now you can save an extra 4 bucks. The 2.5-ounce bottle is small enough to take in a carry-on if you plan to travel this summer, and according to shoppers, a little goes a long way.
"I'm terrible at regimens and stuff like that," Underwood said. "Every once in a while, like once a year, I maybe get to go get a facial or consult somebody and I'm like, 'What is the least amount of things that I can do?'"
The answer just might be this skin cream. It's gentle enough to use on your face and body, and even a little dab has incredible hydrating abilities. It's packed with plant-based ingredients like rosemary, chamomile and pansy extracts, plus sunflower and sweet almond oils. It smells great too.
Yahoo shopping writer Britt Ross tried it out and said it made her eczema-prone skin glow. "I couldn't believe how quickly my skin went from dragon-like to dewy," she said in her review.
It makes your skin look good, and it's also good for you: It's certified natural by the International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association. And it contains no parabens, phthalates, fake fragrances or ingredients you can't pronounce.
Use it from morning to night. Just note that there's no sunscreen in it, so if you're heading out for the day, you may want to layer SPF on top or mix it in.
Underwood's not the only one who's gotten, um, carried away by Weleda Skin Food Cream — over 10,000 were bought in the past month.
"My skin feels and looks way better than it did before. I use this every morning and every night, and I will keep a steady supply. I have tried so many skin care products that are so expensive and so ineffective at doing anything. So for this [inexpensive] lotion to perform so well is a miracle," said one loyal user.
Plenty of people said that they've also used it on their hands, legs and more. "One of the best hand creams I’ve ever used. It keeps your skin soft for hours, even after washing your hands. It leaves a beautiful, healthy sheen and works wonderfully on legs, arms and the décolletage too." noted this skincare fan.
Even beauty pros are fans. "As a professional makeup artist, I love this product," reported this customer. "It’s a thick, creamy consistency and smells like essential oils. It’s great for people with normal to dry skin. I find that this product makes my skin appear very glowy and healthy. I love the way it hydrates and makes my skin shine. I use this product often on my clients and every day on myself."
Some recommended warming it up in your hands before applying to help thin it out, or use it exclusively at night. "It does take a while (less than 5 min) for this moisturizer to completely soak in, but it’s worth it. I put it on my hands at night when I’m ready to turn in, and it has really helped," wrote one.
Noted another: "For dry skin it’s amazing ... My only complaint is the smell, but it’s natural with no added fragrance and I much prefer that to a heavily fragranced product."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
