We’ve all been watching the stunning Victoria’s Secret Angels walking down the runway over the last few weeks, wondering how on earth they look so perfect. Unfortunately, some of these looks are down the girls’ amazing genes. But of course, they all rely on make-up for that runway-ready look. Here are our top tips on how to get the Victoria Secret’s Angel look.
Glowing Skin
All the Angels have that clear, glowing skin that we all want and can achieve using these tips.
-All the Angels talked about how drinking lots of water and getting plenty of sleep was the key to their skin looking great. It may sound basic, but do you get your 8 hours a night?
-Erin Heatherton loves using concealer under the eyes and talks about how it can make her look more alive and awake.
-Want those model-high cheekbones? Well, the model’s make-up artists all talked about the use of highlighting and contouring. Just use a bronzer under your cheekbones, down the sides of your nose and sides of your forehead for a beautiful sculpted face like the models. Add in what seems to be their favourite product, highlighter, above your cheekbones and you’ll create a look worthy of any runway show.
-Finally, the importance of cleansing the skin cannot be overstated. Candice Swanpoele talks about the importance of cleansing her face thoroughly in the lead up to the show, as a way of ensuring a blemish free complexion.
Pouty Lips
The Models all had glossy but natural lips in the show. Here’s how to get their look:
-Lindsay Ellington recommends overdrawing just a tiny bit on the bottom to give your lips make your lips look larger.
-It’s also well known that the girls regularly use lip scrubs to keep their lips soft. Make your own quickly by mixing some honey and sugar at home or gently rub your toothbrush over your lips.
Flirty Eyes
This year we saw the Angels out again with their big eyes, long lashes and smoky eyes. Here’s the best ways of achieving this look:
-Angel Candice Swaenpoele suggests putting a little dab of highlighter in the corner of each eye to make your eyes look brighter. Trust us, we’ve tried this and it actually works!
-She also suggest rimming your lower lash line with a white or beige liner to get a wide-eyed, alive look.
-Want big eyes? Nearly every model says their number one tip was an eyelash curler, so get one of those on your Christmas list very soon.
-No Angel would be without their famous lashes and Adriana Lima is no exception. She suggests layering up the mascara for fluttery eyelashes, especially at the outer corners of the eyes.
-To make the illusion that you have fake lashes, British model Jourdan Dann suggests using cardboard or a credit card, placing it behind your eyelashes, and then using mascara and pushing it against it, and then it makes it look like you’ve got a false lash.
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Glossy Hair
We all love the long, luscious waves of the Angels, but no matter what hair you have, we can all take tips from the Angels to improve the look of our hair.
-One tip that comes up over and over again, is to not shampoo hair as often, especially if it’s dry or suffering in the winter weather. Instead, wash your hair with shampoo every few days and use a deep-conditioner.
-Erin Heatherton suggests putting oil in the ends of your hair to give it that shiny glow, without looking greasy. We particularly love Moroccon Oil, £13.45.
Amazing Body
We all want a body like the Angels, but this can only come from eating clean and healthy and exercising using a mix of toning and cardio.
-This year many of the girls used ballet as a form of exercise to improve their figures, creating long, lean, feminine curves. If that’s not your thing then kickboxing, pilates and even skipping were all popular with the Angels.
-All the girls talk about eating well, but it’s not just about having a low calorie diet. For them it’s all about nutrients, lots of protein, vegetables and fruit. As Candice Swaenpoele says, what you put inside will show on the outside too.
-The models all get that glow from a spray tan backstage. So why not give yourself a little treat for that Christmas ball and book yourself a spray tan or try fake tanning at home. As long as you don’t go overboard, you will shine just like the Angels. Otherwise try Sally Henisson’s AirBrush Legs (£9.99, Boots), for tanned, smooth legs. This really does what it says on the tin!
-If you want even more of a glow, then try putting highlighter down the middle of your leg. This helps the models to create the illusion of slim legs.
Confidence
Finally, all the girls cited that it’s not just how they look that gets them to look how they do, it’s their confidence too.
-Candice Swanpoele says that in order to be a VS Angel, you have to have a ‘love of life’ and general interest in people, so remember that when you’re feeling down.
-All the girls said exercising and looking after their bodies helped them to feel great about their bodies, so if they’re feeling great then they look great too.
-A big smile always helps, so not matter how bad you feel, make sure you keep smiling, it will make you look and feel a lot better.