How to Look Like a Victoria's Secret Angel

Last Updated: September 11, 2022 References

Victoria's Secret Angels are some of the most beautiful and respected models in the entire industry. But being an Angel is not all catwalks and couture - Angels work very hard to maintain and improve their skin, hair and bodies. Thankfully, they're always willing to share some of their tips and tricks.

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Applying Makeup Like a Victoria’s Secret Angel

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Find a great face wash. Victoria’s Secret Angels need to have great skin, so finding a face wash you love is very important. Find a face wash that works with your skin and make sure to use it every night before going to bed.^{[1]
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- If you have oily skin, look for an oil-free face wash.
- If you have dry skin, look for milk, cream and oil cleansers.
- If your skin is a combination of oily and dry, you can use any cleanser.
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Don’t pluck your eyebrows. Thick, natural eyebrows are having a moment on the runway right now, so to emulate your favorite Angel, leave your eyebrows alone. If you have naturally thin eyebrows, try filling them in with an eyebrow pencil.^{[2]
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- Sculpt your eyebrows by running your eyebrow pencil up over the arch and out away from your face.
- You can also pay to have your eyebrows tinted. The treatment will cost about $20 and will last 4-6 weeks.
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Contour your cheekbones. Pronounced cheekbones are a huge part of the Victoria’s Secret Angel look, and they have the power to completely change the shape and look of your face.^{[3]
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- Use your fingers to find the dip just below your cheekbones. Use a dark stick foundation to draw a line under your cheekbones, up to your hairline.
- Blend the foundation, then dust the rest of your face with loose powder.
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Apply a nude lip. Angels generally opt for a nude lip, so as not to draw attention away from the rest of their makeup. Look for a pink-nude lip gloss with a hydrating element to prevent your lips from getting too dry.^{[4]
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- Stay away from lipstick. Lipstick tends to be too messy for runway, so Angels avoid it.
- Make sure to blot your lips to keep the shine to a minimum.
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Add a glow to your skin. Angels always look like they just got back from a tropical vacation, and you can too, with a little help from some makeup. Swap out your regular foundation for a tinted moisturizer or a bronzer with a light finish.^{[5]
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- Try brushing a little bronzer across your cheekbones, nose and forehead for an added glow.
- Use a highlighter or illuminator above your cheekbones to make your skin appear dewier.

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Doing Your Hair Like a Victoria’s Secret Angel

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Apply big waves to your hair. Angels generally favor long, bombshell curls for their walks down the runway, and you can easily achieve the same look by investing in a curling iron and some hairspray.^{[6]
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- Before blow-drying your hair, use your fingers to comb a body-building mousse through your hair.
- If your hair is short, clip in extensions. If your hair is long, skip this step.
- Curl your hair using one-inch sections. Curl the portions by your hairline away from your face.
- Gently tease your hair using a boar bristle brush.
- Spray your hair with a flexible hold hairspray to hold the do in place.^{[7]
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Curl your hair early. Angel hair usually skews more towards beach waves than ringlets, and the secret to achieving the former look is time. The longer your hair is curled, the more time it has to fall and look natural.^{[8]
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- Curl your hair several hours before you plan to go out. This will give curled hair time to relax into beachy waves.
- Add a pinch of salt water spray to the roots of your hair to increase volume.
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Condition your hair before shampooing. Conditioner is great for making hair soft, but it also tends to weigh hair down. To combat this, apply conditioner before washing your hair.^{[9]
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- If you have fine hair, use a basic shampoo and conditioner.
- If you have dry hair, forgo conditioner in favor of a pre-shampoo oil treatment.

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Eating and Exercising Like a Victoria’s Secret Angel

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Eat a clean diet. Angels are known for their amazing bodies – after all, their work clothes are lingerie- and their diets reflect this. There is no clear diet for an Angel body, but all models stress healthy eating.^{[10]
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- For breakfast, eat something high in protein, like Eggs Benedict or oatmeal.
- For lunch, eat a protein like chicken or fish, with some vegetables and fruit.
- For dinner, eat sushi and rice.
- Occasionally treat yourself to carbohydrates and desserts, but eat them in moderation.
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Find a workout that you love. Eating right is not enough; to have the lean, toned body of an Angel, you’ll also have to make working out a priority. Angels differ in their preferred exercise regimens, but they all have found methods of working out that they really enjoy.^{[11]
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- For long, lean muscles, try yoga, pilates and ballet.
- To burn fat, try biking, running or boxing.
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Cut out alcohol. Some Angels will cut out alcohol in the month preceding a big show. Reducing alcohol intake is a great way to cut empty calories, and will also go a long way towards improving the quality of your skin.^{[12]
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- In addition to cutting out alcohol, make sure to drink water every day.
- Drinking a half-gallon of water will aid in digestion and help cut tummy bloat.

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Dressing Like a Victoria’s Secret Angel

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Pick the right underwear for your body. Angels spend most of their time at work rocking lingerie, so they know a thing or two about picking out underwear. Avoid lingerie that is on trend and instead pick undergarments that flatter your body-type.^{[13]
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- If you have an apple shaped body, look for bodysuits with deep V-necks.
- If you have an athletic body, try a halter neck bra with matching thong.
- If you're busty, look for fashionable underwire options and pair them with high waisted briefs.
- If you're short waisted, look for low-rise bikinis.
- If your body is wider on top, try a baby-doll chemise.
- If you have a small chest, try a racerback bralette.^{[14]
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Choose comfortable clothing. Angels are used to working it on the runway, so it stands to reason that off the runway, they look for clothing that is comfortable, while still being stylish.^{[15]
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- Look for skinny jeans and boyfriend jeans that make your legs look long and lean.
- Look for fun basics, like leggings and tunics, that you can easily mix and match.
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Never leave the house without wearing sunglasses. Sunglasses are functional – they protect your skin from the sun and keep fans from recognizing you on the street – but they’re also very stylish and add some sophistication to even the most casual of outfits.^{[16]
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- Look for classic styles, like aviators and half-frame sunglasses.
- If you're wearing a show-stopping pair of sunglasses, choose a subdued outfit to balance them out.
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Never forget the heels. The average Victoria's Secret Angel is 5'9", so adding heels to your outfit is a guaranteed way to get one step closer to the runway. In addition to classing up your outfit, heels help improve your posture and are a great workout for your calves and butt.^{[17]
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- Spring for a stiletto. The higher the heel, the better.
- If you're breaking in a new set of heels, walk around in them at home to get comfortable before trying them out in public.
- You can also try walking on different types of flooring, like cement and hardwood.^{[18]
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