The July Issue // Modeling // Model Make-Up

Model Make-up: Classified Tips From The Catwalk

Although she has officially retired from the catwalk, Tyra has graced runways all over the world and picked up a few beauty secrets backstage along the way.

Tyra: "My biggest beauty secret (for everyday or to get a fierce photo) is to line my bottom eye lid with white eyeliner. This will make your eyes POP and look bigger than ever!"


Here are some classified catwalk make-up tips – straight from the models backstage to you!

  • Curl those lashes! Want lasting curl? Heat your eyelash curler with a hair-dryer for 15 to 20 seconds before curling.
  • Protect your hair! Constantly blow- drying and curling your hair will fry your tresses for sure. Make sure to put some kind of product on (like a serum) to protect it before you heat style. See more hair tips in Bad Hair Days Be Gone!
  • Wear pretty pastels! Color your eyes with spring's hottest runway trend- delicate pastels. Shades like lavender, turquoise, and green will brighten up your look!
  • Maintain that manicure!  Tyra knows models must keep their nails short, with clean cuticles and painted clear to not distract from the clothes they are modeling.   
  • Moisturizing is a must! Models are constantly putting on and taking off make up. A good moisturizer is key to soothe the skin and prep your face for make-up. Check out Tyra's Tips on how to best apply moisturizer.

--Cherry Lynn Pasaoa

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Kamla McKenzie
Lehigh Acres
Florida

Pure shea butter does wonders for my skin. when I put it on in the morning my skin feels moisturized all day. no re-applying of lotion needed.

Anna Harrison
Houston
Texas

Alway's drink lot's of water and make sure to wash your makeup off every night before you go to sleep. I read somewhere that every night you go without washing your makeup off ages you about 8 days! A really good night t ... moreAlway's drink lot's of water and make sure to wash your makeup off every night before you go to sleep. I read somewhere that every night you go without washing your makeup off ages you about 8 days! A really good night time moisturizer I found was Burts Bees radience night cream it leaves your skin extra smooth plus its natural and smells amazing! A tip for putting on mascara- move your brush back and forth and slowly up for the first layer and then put one more layer on just the tips of your eyelash : ) -Anna

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Asiya Abdul-Rahman
Kumasi

Tyra, u are very beautiful and very inspirational !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Janna Wood

*The key to making your nose appear smaller is in your eyebrows! The closer together they are, the smaller the nose. Play around with filling them in and get your friends' opinions to find the right amount of brow for yo ... more*The key to making your nose appear smaller is in your eyebrows! The closer together they are, the smaller the nose. Play around with filling them in and get your friends' opinions to find the right amount of brow for you-but remember, brows should be darker at the back then they are at the front.
*For the illusion of a thinner nose, use a matte bronzer to shade the sides of your nose, following the natural contours. For a longer nose, dab a frosty highight shadow at the very tip, or as Marilyn Monroe did, add a matte bronzer along the contour of your nostrils for a shorter nose.

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Janna Wood

* To keep mascara on all day, lightly dust a loose face powder onto lashes after curling and before applying your mascara.You may need to add an extra coat, depending on the quantity of powder used. * For blue toned dark ... more* To keep mascara on all day, lightly dust a loose face powder onto lashes after curling and before applying your mascara.You may need to add an extra coat, depending on the quantity of powder used.
* For blue toned dark circles, use an orange-y concealer.These colours are opposite on the colour wheel and will cancel each other out. Top with a light layer of pink-ish concealer to brighten and even out.
*Use pure tea tree oil directly on pimples to make them disappear in hours.It feels so refreshing!
*Use a thick, green toned concealer over pimples- these are opposite on the colour wheel too




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Samantha Wood
hamilton
Montana

i just love that picture

Carla Hughes

germolene (antiseptic cream) cures zits so quickly with little or no scarring. but don't put it on, the cake make up over it, You want to apply it to a make up free face with a clean finger before bed. works like a charm ... moregermolene (antiseptic cream) cures zits so quickly with little or no scarring. but don't put it on, the cake make up over it, You want to apply it to a make up free face with a clean finger before bed. works like a charm.

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Joey Wiel
Willemstad (Antilles)

I hav an incredibly oily skin, which has its pros and cons...But the biggest con has to be breakouts! I've tried sooo many products dat supposed to help, but did NADA! Nd now, I've found the best product! Babywhipes! I b ... moreI hav an incredibly oily skin, which has its pros and cons...But the biggest con has to be breakouts! I've tried sooo many products dat supposed to help, but did NADA! Nd now, I've found the best product! Babywhipes! I buy Zwitsal babywhipes, which I use to remove make up with and also to prepare my face for make up. It moisturizes just enough, doesn't have any harsh products and smells nice lol.Try it, the result might suprise u :)

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Cris Sun

Oops this is after you've cleaned your face...:)

Cris Sun

I am a makeup artist and this is a skin tip I love to share. SIMPLE: Fill a clean sink w/ two trays of ice, ice cold water and rose water or witch hazel and SPLASH until you can't take it anymore. I discovered this tip w ... moreI am a makeup artist and this is a skin tip I love to share. SIMPLE: Fill a clean sink w/ two trays of ice, ice cold water and rose water or witch hazel and SPLASH until you can't take it anymore. I discovered this tip when I was a lil girl. I was a swimmer and loved how the skin on my nose and cheeks looked after a dip (a little diva in the making I guess:)). I kept doing this thru out my life and as I've gotten older modified it w/ the rose water or witch hazel. It's a wonder fix! FRESH BLOOD CIRCULATED tight pores...SKIN.

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yelle dela cruz
manila

once a month, try cleaning your face using cotton balls and rice water. it's organic, it cleanses your skin and makes it smoother and softer. =)

Alejandra Chee
Payson
Utah

I always moisturize, but I thought curling your eyelashes was bad and it made your lashes fall out?

Teddi Rausch
Monterey
Indiana

First off, I am a beauty junkie, so I try products to see if they work or not, then to let the public know about it! I've found that exfoliating your lips is very simple. First take your tooth brush and gently brush away ... moreFirst off, I am a beauty junkie, so I try products to see if they work or not, then to let the public know about it! I've found that exfoliating your lips is very simple. First take your tooth brush and gently brush away the dead skin. (Be careful not to brush too hard or you could possibly get a rash.) Then take a triple antibiotic, pour a bit on your index finger tip, and dab it on thoroughly around your lips. The antibitotic cream soothes the new, fresh layer of skin.If you like, smooth on a favorite balm or gloss. Hope this helps! Spreading the love, Teddi.(:

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sabrina ximenez
elk grove
California

janice kinard made a comment about pink concealer for dark circles under the eye does that really work? bc i have dark circles that look like i gota black eye and grl i get like 9hrs asleep aday so idk watz up with that?

Elizabeth Simerick
Hampton
Virginia

Thanks for the tips! Now how about pimple coverage?? Are there any unique ways to make it look like your skin is as clear as a baby without packing on the foundation?

Heather Pagone
prescott
Arizona

after using mineral makeup and blush i spray my face with filtered water so the make up blend to the face. also i use a bit of lotion and dab it on the length of my nose and above my lips. it just works so well. also i p ... moreafter using mineral makeup and blush i spray my face with filtered water so the make up blend to the face. also i use a bit of lotion and dab it on the length of my nose and above my lips. it just works so well. also i put mascara on wet eyelashes it gives it a different less clumpy look

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johndese c morgan
durham
North Carolina

i so wanna be on americas nxt top model this would be my 7th try i love modeling somthing about it

Andrea Camacho
Fort Worth
Texas

would white powder eyeshadow work too? I put a little on the corner of my eyes, mostly by the tear ducts and it brightens my eyes! and thanks!! <3 =]

janice kinard

I just discovered a new trick after years of dark under eye circles. Use a pink con-cealer. It works wonders. Just remember to go over with foundation.

Chrissy Makata

Hey Tyra! i have super mental skin. Anytime makeup comes near it it like breaks out into a rash or i spend half the time scratching the crap out of my face cause its just irritated. What's the best products to use, es ... moreHey Tyra! i have super mental skin. Anytime makeup comes near it it like breaks out into a rash or i spend half the time scratching the crap out of my face cause its just irritated. What's the best products to use, especially when it comes to eyemakeup. That's where it irritates the most. I'm 27 years old and have only ever worn makeup for school proms and my wedding and it was HELL. Other than i'm pretty much au natural cause my skin sux! But i totally rock the natural look haha! But i'm thinking i wanna look hot this year!

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