Backstage Beauty Secrets That Work In Real Life

Behind every great supermodel is a team of experts who ensure she goes down the runway looking like a million bucks. Modelinia contributing beauty editor and Vapour Beauty founder Eric Sakas is one of them. He's spilling backstage beauty secrets so that you can look runway-ready every day.

How To Look Less Tired

Models often need help concealing dark circles that result from a hectic schedule of castings and runway shows. The goals is to draw attention to the upper part of the eye and away from the problem area. After applying concealer under the eye, highlight the brow by using a light, blendable concealer and small brush. Trace the brow's arch and blend. Then, pull out your secret weapon: white powder eyeshadow. Dot powder at the arch's highest point and blend well.


DIY Lip Gloss

Want an ultra-shiny lip but don’t have any gloss handy? No problem! Pinch off a bit of your favorite lipstick and mix it with a small dollop of Vaseline. It's an affordable way to get a gloss in the exact shade you want.

How to Tone Down Bright Lips

Sometimes color looks different on than it does in the tube. If you’ve applied lipstick and it's showing up too brightly, here is an easy solution. Smear some color on the back of your hand, add in concealer and mix well with a lip brush. You'll now have a more subtle version of the original color. (This trick works just as well with bright cream blush, too.)

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