Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart's Skincare Launch at 84: Defying Age, Defining an Empire


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Martha Stewart has been everywhere this week and at 84 she is showing no signs of slowing down. The biggest headline comes from her own business empire: she just announced the launch of her first skincare line, Elm Biosciences, set to debut in September. According to Storyboard18, Stewart partnered with dermatologist Dr Dhaval Bhanusali and spent five years personally testing formulations before unveiling this science-led brand aimed at streamlining routines and tackling visible aging. She told The Wall Street Journal she’s used these products for a while, so when you see her these days that’s apparently her own handiwork. Given Stewart’s history of building category-defining brands, this skincare line has clear long-term significance.

Martha was back in the public eye with a milestone appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, celebrating the publishing of her 100th book and sharing glimpses into her life and daily routines. According to previews from the show, Stewart even revealed the one thing she never does alone—a classic tease that kept fans tuned in.

Social media has been buzzing about Stewart, especially after she posted a throwback black-and-white modeling photo on Instagram. Parade magazine reported fans were stunned by how much young Martha resembled '90s supermodel Kate Moss and flooded the comments with praise. Stewart’s Instagram remains a blend of nostalgia, current projects, and her signature blend of wit and confidence—she even dropped a playful #MakeItLikeMartha reel with Summer House's Ciara Miller, embracing influencer culture with her usual authority.

Meanwhile, her iconic status as the original lifestyle mogul remains secure. Salon mused on the “search for the next Martha Stewart” but concluded that no one has yet matched her multidimensional influence, especially as Stewart herself weighed in on celebrity competitors, offering praise with a side of her trademark shade.

On the business front, AOL and Forbes have been dissecting her financial empire. While Stewart is not currently a billionaire, Forbes credits her brands with $900 million in annual sales and a reach of more than 100 million consumers per month. Add her vast real estate portfolio and high-profile ventures like her Las Vegas restaurant and you can see why her net worth and relevance are still climbing.

To top it all off, Martha is confirmed for October’s NYC Wine and Food Festival as a headline guest, ensuring her presence alongside culinary luminaries like Padma Lakshmi and Bobby Flay. She’s busy on the home front too, with regular farm updates on her Martha Blog—this week, she charmed fans with stories about harvests and her sociable greenhouse cat Blackie.

In short, Martha Stewart continues to blend business acumen, cultural relevance, and personal charisma. Her latest skincare venture and relentless media schedule only solidify her role as an enduring American original—one who may still surprise us all with the next reinvention. No unconfirmed rumors or wild speculation—just a compelling week in the life of a living legend.

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