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Backstage beauty was full-go at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show last week. Makeup and beauty expert Lauren Cosenza curated the looks along with legendary makeup artist Tom Pecheux who led a team of 19 artists who created natural, fresh, and undeniably sexy faces.
With the help of 21 other hairstylists, head stylist Orlando Pita worked tresses into smooth locks, and lead manicurist Mila Yagoudaief gave the girls the proper polish with the help of four assistants. With the addition of the seven “bronzing” assistants, there was a total of fifty-five workers ensuring that each model’s beauty look was runway ready. Spanning 21 makeup stations and 22 hair stations, Angels were in good hands while being pampered and prepped for the big show.
Find out how to master the Victoria’s Secret look from head-to-toe, with step-by-step tips straight from the stylists after the jump!
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FACE
The base is literally the foundation of the makeup application, so it is pertinent it’s done right. Get Candice Swanepoel’s even-skin look with Victoria’s Secret Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 and PRO Airbrush FX Face Primer SPF 20. All-over Shimmer Powder in Candy Girl highlights the cheeks, forehead, bridge of the nose and chin, adding to her natural glow. For under eye coverage, apply PRO Camouflage FX Concealer Palette lightly with a concealer brush.
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CHEEK
Alessandra Ambrosio’s strong cheekbones show off the application of Luminous Mineral Blush Duo in Starlet and a dusting of Baked Mineral Bronzing Powder in Glitterati finishes her bronzed look.
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EYES
For eyes, Adriana Lima and Karmen Pedaru got a coat of Brilliant Shimmer Shadow in Gold Dust. That was followed by an application of shadow from the Eye Shadow Quad in Eye Contact along the lash line for a natural smoky look. Eye makeup was completed with a swipe of Triple Drama Mascara in Blackest Black and a dab of the PRO Light FX HD Eye Brightening Pen in the inner corners and on the brow bone.
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LIPS
The Victoria’s Secret perfect pout is achieved by applying PRO Smooth FX Lip Scrub & Balm for a smooth lip followed by a coat of Lip Gloss in Sublime. Sparkling Lip Gloss in Delight on the Cupid’s bow and center of the bottom lip lends to a fuller effect.
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BODY
Adriana Lima shows off her super moisturized skin as well as some other assets backstage before the show. To get her smooth, tanned skin, backstage assistants applied Victoria’s Secret Angel Fragrance Lotion for moisture, then sculpted and defined with Beach Sexy Flawless Airbrush Instant Spray. For a final touch, Beach Sexy Tan Enhancing Shimmer Lotion was used to highlight her curves.
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HAIR
To get the sexy waves that Chanel Iman has, hair stylists first got hair smooth and full with So Sexy Style Clean & Go Dry Shampoo on the roots and a hit of a blow-dryer to lift the roots.
After the hair was prepped, it was curled with an iron then set with So Sexy Style Hold & Finish Spray. For shiny locks like Chanel’s, stylists used So Sexy Style Brilliant & Glossy Shine Mist and So Sexy Smooth & Glossy Shine Serum.
—Renee Lucas
