Beauty Term: COOK A new term is being coined by the drag community which makes total chemical reaction sense. To “cook” your makeup means to let your base sit on the face anywhere from 10-20 minutes so your own body heat melts the makeup into the skin. As the makeup oxidizes, it will change color and texture. The emollient ingredients will absorb into the skin leaving a more pigmented coverage to blend with. This results in a smoother, pore-less finish that lasts [...]

MAC’s refreshing new ad campaign still hits the mark of beauty and femininity but from an unlikely source, a female body builder. This wouldn’t be the first time MAC has featured a dubious spokesman. We’ve seen Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin and Niki Minaj represent the power house makeup brand which these freakish front-men miss the usual feminine ideal. Which makes it no surprise they hired Serbian figure competitor, Jelena Abbou in a recent ad for its new “Strength” collection. I [...]

By guest contributor Lindsay Sanders, ModelScouts.com Ask any agent, and she’ll recoil in horror as soon as you say the word “tattoo”. These permanent markings are usually a no-go in the fashion industry, and conventional wisdom says to avoid them. But why? With top models like Heidi Klum and Omahyra Mota working the runway in full ink, is it time for this standard to go out the window? Reasons Why Not Tattoos, as I’m sure you know, are incredibly permanent [...]

Watching countless interviews, supermodel Candice Swanepoel doesn’t shrug off hard work when it comes to her perfect skin and body. She embraces beauty routines and grueling fitness regimes which is what Secret Model Beauty is all about. In a recent interview with She Knows Candice shares her number one beauty tip which is washing off her makeup as soon as possible, stating, “I wash my face as soon as I finish work because we have makeup on every day. It’s really [...]

Confidence is beautiful. Watching Victoria’s Secret model’s strut the runway is captivating. Engrossing, really. Of course they’re creatures of perfection ascetically but they also ooze sexy confidence. Here are a few tips for your own confidence boosts to shine like a star this weekend. 1. Stand up straight with your shoulders back. Smile. 2. Acknowledge people who turn their heads at you with a smile or maybe a wave. 3. Think about your best qualities. 4. Be positive. 5. Accept [...]

Within the past week I’ve come across a few beauty blogger’s articles on the Sonic Skin Cleansing System by Clarisonic which caught my attention. I’ve seen this type of handheld device become increasingly popular in stores. However, I hadn’t heard of my friends using one and it just didn’t spark my interest figuring a washcloth or facial pads could have the same effect. Alas, after our recent Model Spotlight with beautiful Veronica Taylor exclaiming her beautiful skin is due to [...]

Beauty lover and model, Veronica Taylor, shares her power foods and power skin pick me ups. Unlike what you assume a model would eat (lettuce), Veronica is a fan of moderation but with a twist. She gears up for photo shoots with foods in mind which will help with bloating and give her good clean energy to last all day. Ms. Taylor reveals her pre-shoot foods and diet faux pas with Secret Model Beauty, “I love food and will never [...]

Laetitia Casta 5’6″ Appear Taller in Photos Designers choose models with similar aesthetic qualities because fabric can drape better on a taller-lean build. Since height is won by a gene lottery, there are a few tricks less vertically inclined people can use to appear more statuesque in photos and on the runway.   How To Look Taller: Try to keep your neck straight and inline with your shoulders not letting your head hang forward. Keep your chest high and your [...]

A Model’s Bitter Sweet Beauty Secret   California model Sara Stage shares in her recent blog post a beauty must for beautiful skin, hair and overall health — a shot of Apple Cider Vinegar a day. Not the first time I’ve heard of cider shots as a beauty treatment, my modeling agency was also going crazy over it last week (instagram Cider Vinegar Shots). Alas, a gorgeous girl like Sarah and an entire modeling agency definitely got my attention turned to the tonic. [...]

Protect Your Hands From UV Exposure Fighting signs of aging is a lifetime battle. Whether in summer season or in the midst of winter, protecting your skin should be an ongoing mission. After reading a New England Journal of Medicine article about UV exposure as well as knowing to wear sunscreen daily, I’ve embarked on yet another beauty task — maintain youthful hands. Reports show a woman’s eyes and hands are what give her age away. Mature women have time [...]