Do you ever wonder how your favorite Hollywood stars manage to look so flawless, from their glamorous hair and makeup down to their perfect skin? While we’re all not fortunate enough to have a team of makeup artists and stylists on speed dial, there are some amazing products available that can help give us the Hollywood look for less. I reached out to some of my friends in the biz and they shared the following Celebrity Beauty Secrets – with these insider favorites, we can all look like we’re walking the red carpet!
1. Mai Couture 2-1 Oil Blotting/Bronzing Papiers
$33.00
www.maicouture.com
For flawless, airbrushed looking skin like Jennifer Lopez and The Kardashians, try Mai Couture’s 2-1 Oil Blotting/Bronzing Papiers. This handy, compact beauty fix is a must have for all red carpet vets. Carry these babies in your purse and get camera ready in a flash – gently press the papers on your face and instantly eliminate oil and shine while applying just the right amount of shimmer to give you that sun-kissed glow! These booklet style papers are perfect for on the go touch ups anywhere, anytime. The 100 sheet booklet comes with a chic Papier Wallet, so you can go glam in style! The papers come in two shades, light to medium and medium to dark, and refills are just $25.
2. ROHTO Eye Drops
$6.99
www.cool4eyes.com
Want to party all night like Lady Gaga and Rihanna, but still look well rested in the morning? Makeup artists to the stars and supermodels alike swear by ROHTO Eye Drops. These unique drops contain a cooling kick that perks up eyes while removing redness. A drop or two will do you – a few minutes later, your eyes will look like bright, refreshed, and ready for a new day! There are four products in the ROHTO line – new Hydra, Cool, Ice and Arctic. For newcomers to the line, start with Cool (the mildest) and then work your way up to the other varieties. ROHTO eye drops are the quickest and easiest way to get rid of tired, red eyes, so your whites can be their brightest! ROHTO drops are sold at drugstore.com and retailers nationwide. (Note to contact lens wearers – wait 15 minutes before putting your contacts on after using ROHTO drops)
3. Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
$17.00
www.mariobadescu.com
Have an unexpected breakout? Clear it up overnight with Mario Badescu’s Drying Lotion! Hollywood stars like Jennifer Aniston and Ashley Judd have known about this amazing potion for years and it is hands down, the best acne spot treatment on the market. Just dab a bit of the pink sediment lotion directly on the blemish before bed, let dry and rinse in the morning. The blend of Calamine and Salicylic Acid clears and soothes breakouts overnight. This product is great for preventing breakouts too – as soon as you feel a blemish coming, dab this on to zap it away! Mario Badescu’s Drying Lotion is AMAZING!
4. Smith’s Rosebud Salve
$6.00
www.sephora.com
Smith’s Rosebud Salve is a must have staple for celebrity makeup bags, from Eva Longoria to Katherine Heigl. This super-versatile salve moisturizes lips, and is the perfect primer for the hottest lipsticks and glosses. Before any photo shoot or walk down the red carpet, stars prep their lips with this 100-year-old remedy, which is also a quick fix for burns, dry elbows, and even diaper rash! The best part is, Rosebud Salve is only $6 and comes in a variety of flavors including Rosebud, Menthol, Minted Rose, Brambleberry, and Strawberry.
5. New York Fashionista Emergency Kit by K.I.S. Kits
$24.99
www.kiskits.com
Be prepared for any and all fashion emergencies with K.I.S. Kit’s New York Fashionista Emergency Kit! Stylists to the stars are always prepared – you never know when you will need to correct a wardrobe malfunction! With this eco-friendly kit, you’ll have everything you’ll need to fix and tame hems, cuffs, bra straps, sling-back shoes, peekaboo clothes, gaping necklines, missing buttons, shorten pants, lapels, bulging pockets, split seams, keep strapless tops in place, and even de-wrinkle and freshen fabrics! The New York Fashionista Emergency Kit includes the No-Iron Crease Removing Mist, Seam Saver, Presto Buttons, Double Sided Fashion Tape, and a Mini Shoe Shine Sponge, all in a stylish clear travel case so you will always arrive runway ready!
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