How to Apply Makeup Like a Victoria's Secret Model

The Victoria's Secret models have been hailed as some of the most beautiful women in the world. These leggy swimsuit and lingerie models have been the subject of international lust and admiration. It's easy to see why: With flouncy hair, pouty lips and tight, bronzed bodies, Victoria's Secret models have mastered the art of sex appeal. With just a little knowledge and practice, you too can take full advantage of some of the beauty secrets that Victoria's Secret models have known and wielded for years.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Moisturizers with gradual self-tanner
• Shimmer body oil
• Leg-perfecting spray
• Bronzing body dust (or all-over bronzing spray)
• Concealer
• Foundation
• Contouring brush
• Blush or dark powder
• Light shimmery eyeshadow (or brow-highlighting pencil)
• Liquid eyeliner (or smudge brush and eyeshadow palette)
• False lashes
• False lash glue
• Mascara
• Lipstick
• Lip gloss

Get the Body

1. Start with the body. The Victoria's Secret beauty regimen stands out because it's head-to-toe. The result is bronzed bodies. Start by applying a gradual self-tanner with moisturizer on a daily basis. You can likely also apply a self-tanner with moisturizer on your face. However, some companies provide a separate product for just the face.

2. Apply a shimmering body oil on the body. Not only does it provide an extra glow, but it also works to instantly cover up flaws.

3. Use a leg-perfecting spray. This is a great way to get those flawless legs.

4. Apply a spray or bronzing body dust to seal the deal. By using various products on the body, you're ensuring a tan with depth and dimension. Another advantage is that you're unlikely to miss a spot.

Makeup

5. Start with the face. Apply a moisturizer with self-tanner. Apply concealer and foundation if necessary.

6. Contour the face. With a contouring brush, apply a blush or a powder that is a shade darker than your skin tone to the edges of your face, under your cheekbones and around your nose. You can also brush the apple of your cheeks.

7. Clean up your eyebrows. Pluck your eyebrows in order to get a clean look. Brush a light, shimmery eyeshadow or thick pencil in a platinum shade right below your brow bone.

8. Explore your eye options. According to the video "Heidi Klum's Sexy Makeup Secrets," Klum prefers to use a liquid liner on the upper eyelid. You can also apply a smokey eye. Refer to Seventeen Magazine's video "Victoria's Secret--Fashion Show- Backstage Beauty: Makeup," in which the makeup artist uses a smokey eye with a smudge brush. (See the links in Resources.)

9. Apply false lashes and mascara. You can either glue individual eyelashes across the upper lash line or purchase a lash strip. Apply mascara to both upper and lower lashes.

10. Wear lipstick. Get a nude or flirty pink tone.

11. Use lip gloss. Get those signature pouty Victoria's Secret lips by applying a pale pink or clear lip gloss.

Tips & Warnings

• Feel as if you've put too much product on your body? Use one or all of the bronzing products in order to achieve the look. In the end, it's up to you which steps and products you should use.
• Practice contouring. It takes time and work to master this technique, but once you've done it, it will be a useful skill to have.
• If you don't have your desired eyebrow shape, consult a makeup professional who can work with your face shape to achieve the best look for you.
• If you choose to use a liquid liner, practice in order to get that steady hand and attain the right look.
• Though the false lash strip may be easier to apply, the individual lashes look more like authentic eyelashes.

Resources

• How To: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
• YouTube Video: Heidi Klum's Sexy Makeup Secrets
• Victoria's Secret--Fashion Show--Backstage Beauty: Makeup
• Get Bronzed and Beautiful with Victoria's Secret

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on 1/6/2009 I will love to be join VS modeling! :D