L'Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Illuminators: The Original Glow + The Best Highlighters for Mature Skin Now
/UPDATED FOR 2026
I originally wrote this post about L'Oréal True Match Lumi Illuminators back in 2015, and somehow, more than a decade later, people are still finding it.
So instead of simply letting an old beauty review sit here featuring products that have long since left store shelves, I thought it was time for an update.
And this one is especially fun for me.
I've been writing about beauty for more than 25 years, and my makeup has definitely changed as I've gotten older. At 59, I'm still all about beautiful, glowing skin, but I'm much more selective about how I create that glow.
The goal now isn't glittery or overly shimmery skin. I want fresh, healthy-looking luminosity that doesn't emphasize texture, pores or fine lines.
Fortunately, L'Oréal's Lumi story didn't disappear. It evolved.
Remember the Original L'Oréal True Match Lumi Illuminators?
When I originally reviewed these in 2015, L'Oréal offered True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminators in shades like Ice, Rose and Golden.
At the time, I loved the versatility. You could wear them underneath foundation, mix a little into foundation or use them strategically as a highlighter.
The products pictured in my original post are no longer part of L'Oréal's current Lumi lineup, but the concept behind them is very much alive.
And I actually think today's version is better suited to the way I want my skin to look now.
Meet Today's L'Oréal Lumi Glotion.The modern version to know is L'Oréal True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer.
Think of Glotion as less of a traditional highlighter and more of an all-over glow enhancer.
L'Oréal describes it as a lightweight, luminous tinted moisturizer that can be worn alone, underneath makeup, mixed with foundation or applied to specific areas as a highlighter. The formula contains glycerin and shea butter for hydration, and the current range comes in Fair, Light, Medium, Deep and Rich.
How I'd Wear Lumi Glotion Over 50
There are a few ways I'd use it. Mix a small amount into foundation when your complexion is looking dull. Apply it underneath foundation for a subtle glow that comes through your makeup. Or tap just a tiny amount onto the upper cheekbones after foundation.
What About a More Traditional Highlighter?
L'Oréal now makes Lumi Le Glass Highlighter Stick, which is closer to what most of us think of as a traditional targeted highlighter. The brand currently lists it alongside Glotion in its highlighter collection.
I'd use a product like this sparingly on the highest point of the cheekbones rather than sweeping it over a large area.
That distinction becomes increasingly important as skin matures: radiance can be incredibly flattering; obvious shimmer isn't always as forgiving.
Other Glow Products I Like for Mature Skin
If you're willing to move beyond the drugstore, there are several products that give you that same modern, skin-like luminosity.
Saie Glowy Super Gel is a beautiful option when you want something very lightweight. It's a liquid illuminator designed to create hydrated-looking radiance and can be worn as part of your complexion routine rather than as an obvious streak of highlighter.
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter is another longtime favorite in this category. It's really a hybrid, part complexion booster, part primer and part highlighter. I especially like this type of product because you control exactly how much glow you want.
For a much less expensive alternative, e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter gives you that same general concept: a liquid complexion enhancer that can be worn alone or incorporated into your makeup for soft-focus radiance.
And if you still love an actual powder highlighter, Charlotte Tilbury Glow Glide Face Architect Highlighter is worth a look. With mature skin, I'd apply it with a small brush and a very light hand rather than sweeping it across the entire cheek.
My Highlighter Philosophy at 59
This is probably the biggest change between the woman who originally wrote this post in 2015 and the woman updating it today.
I don't want my highlighter to look like highlighter anymore.
I want someone to think my skin looks good.
That means I gravitate toward creamy, liquid and hydrating formulas and use them strategically. I want luminosity on the cheekbones, maybe a touch around the temples and sometimes a little on the collarbones.
What I generally don't want is chunky sparkle sitting on top of texture.
And that is why I think products like Lumi Glotion make so much sense for women over 50.
L'Oréal may have changed the product since I first wrote this post, but I'm still chasing the same thing:
Beautiful, healthy-looking skin that catches the light just right.
And apparently, after all these years, I'm still a Lumi girl.
