How do models get clear skin??? These are the 5 life changing products that you need to know about whether you’re an aspiring plus size model or a fan of great skincare tips!
Having great skin and/or keeping up a great skincare routine is super important in the modeling world. Although we live in the era of photoshop, fun fact: companies try to avoid paying thousands of dollars for professional retouching at all costs AND agencies want you to look exactly like your picture, in person!!
Not only am I one of the leading plus size supermodels in the beauty and skincare space globally right now; I actually majored in the business of beauty in college so I have tons of knowledge and inside scoop in the skincare industry.
With that said, I’m here to tell you the 5 Life Changing Skincare products that personally changed my life and might change yours! You’re going to learn my model beauty tips and how to easily keep and maintain your skin to be bright and clear.
After learning about these 5 life changing skincare products, your skin is going to be fully prepped and prepared for your next audition, photoshoot, or meeting!
This post is all about the must-have skincare products that every model should know about!
Best Model Beauty Secrets
1. High Frequency Facial Machine from TUMAKOU
About 4 years ago, my facialist at the time introduced me to THIS high frequency facial machine from TUMAKOU on Amazon. Not only was I surprised by how affordable it was, but it’s LITERALLY one of the BEST products to get rid of acne and ingrown hairs I’ve ever used in my entire life!!!!
What I love about this product is that it uses a high frequency to get deep beneath the skin to kill bacteria. Not only does it help prevent breakouts, but it’s also calmed down or just plain gotten rid of some of my biggest and deepest acne bumps and ingrown hairs just 12 hours before a big shoot!
A great perk of this tool is that it literally lasts forever so you don’t need to keep buying it. I’ve literally had the same one for 4 years, but I also have a second one just in case lol. Just a warning though, the tips are glass so you do have to be careful, but if you take care of it, like I said, it will last forever!
This is the exact high frequency facial machine from TUMAKOU that I use because it comes with multiple glass heads, it’s affordable, AND you can use it on the bikini area as well!
2. Retinol Creams + Serums
I discovered the ingredient ‘retinol’ in college about 6 years ago and it was quite literally a game changer for my young adult acne. Originally, I was looking for a retinol product for anti-aging benefits because I am in the modeling industry. However, the more I used it, the more I realized that it was also fighting off my acne (double win)!!
For people who are new to retinol, my best tips would be to use it only 2-3x times a week and make sure you only use it at night! Retinol is a powerful, active ingredient (yayy) – however, if used directly in the sun, you may get sun damage to your skin so be mindful when you’re applying.
These are the two of my favorite retinol products that I use because the quality is amazing and I truly notice a difference!!
I’ve been using the Dermalogica Retinol repair for 6 years now and it’s quite literally my holy grail skincare product. It is a 2 in 1 product – it comes with one tube of retinol and one tube of moisturizer. The moisturizer usually runs out before the retinol, but you can just combine the retinol into any of your favorite night time moisturizers. I usually use this moisturizer by Dermalogica for night time to mix with my retinol.
It is an investment skincare product coming in at $80 however I think it is worth every penny AND you only need a dime size when using it. So a little bit goes a very, VERY long way with the retinol and it lasts months!!
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I recently started using this retinol product from Replenix and I have to say, I am really impressed! I rarely like serums so you know it must be good! Additionally, it is on the more affordable side and travel friendly.
The serum isn’t too heavy or oily during or after application on your hands or face. It sits beautifully on top of the skin and melts like butter! And I love that it’s a retinol serum for your entire body and not just your face!
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3. Sunscreen/SPF
When I was a young girl, I remember my aunt used to work in the beauty and skincare industry and I asked her, “how is your skin so perfect?” to which she replied, “sunscreen, I put it on every day”. Up until last month, I had not seen that Aunt in twelve years… and after twelve years, she looked EXACTLY the same in her 60s as she did her 40s!! Safe to say, the sunscreen worked!
Because of that exact moment, if you follow me on my personal Instagram, you would know, I am always telling my followers to either put on sunscreen and/or make sure their moisturizers also have SPF in them!!
Here are a few of my personal favorite sunscreens and moisturizers with SPF to go perfect with or without makeup on!
Dermalogica Prism Protect SPF 30
I have been using the Dermalogica Prism Protect since it came out a few years ago and it is one of my favorite moisturizers to put beneath my makeup while still staying protected from the sun! It’s lightweight and can easily be layered unlike a lot of SPF products that make you look oily after multiple applications.
Another reason why I love it is because it doesn’t irritate my eyes like classic sunscreens. My skin and eyes are super sensitive so I can tell right away when an SPF is going to be a problem for me.
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Glow Recipe Sunscreen Moisturizer
I love putting this sunscreen on before I put on my makeup on days the sun is out and blazing all day!!! Sometimes I even layer it with the Dermalogica Prism Protect too.
It has SPF 50 which is really rare to find in a moisturizer whereas most have SPF 10 – 30. I have never had sunburn after applying this beneath my makeup so I would definitely say it’s worth the money and it truly works.
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Because my skin is so fair, sometimes I need a bit heavier SPF level. I love Neutrogrenina because it doesn’t stain or transfer your clothes after application so it is great whether you’re traveling or on set.
Not only do I use it for my body and face, but sometimes I also mix it with my moisturizer if needed before I put on my makeup. Even under make up, it still has a flawless finish!
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At first, I was unsure of this sunscreen because it wasn’t like your traditional sunscreen in terms of color and texture (it’s tan and the texture is a bit more creamy and moisturizing). After a few uses by the pool, I can say it works really well and I would definitely suggest it!
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4. Water
It sounds so cliche and too simple to be true, but it is – drinking lots of water can definitely help clear up your skin!! The second I made the switch from soda/juice to drinking more water with flavored water drops, I immediately noticed a difference. My skin started GLOWING and my breakouts were less severe and happening less frequently.
Intaking a lot of water can be super hard and boring (I would personally know) so I suggest experimenting with natural water drop flavors! They taste good with any meal and make drinking water so much more delicious!
This is the exact water flavor/brand I love because it tastes delicious and there are no added dye’s which means less icky chemicals, more transparency! I ordered a dozen at a time, you would be surprised how much you’ll use them. If you’re anything like me, you’ll want one for your purse, one for the car, one for the kitchen, one for the nightstand…. basically anywhere and everywhere because they’re so good.
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5. Tea Tree Essential Oil
A few years ago I discovered tea tree essential oil as one of my model beauty secrets from a makeup artist. I was expressing to her how I had an ingrown hair near my inner thigh that just wouldn’t go away and made me feel super insecure.
No matter what I did, it was always irritated and super red – I literally thought it was never going to go away! She immediately told me to try tea tree essential oil. Desperate at that point, I ordered it asap.
When it finally came in, I took a few drops on a cotton ball and rubbed it all over the area. The next morning, to my SHOCK, the redness and swelling had finally went down after weeks!! I couldn’t believe something so simple could be so powerful.
This is the exact tea tree essential oil I use. It’s super potinent, travel size friendly, and a natural way to heal your skin. It helps reduce redness and inflammation so I definitely recommend having it in your skincare kit.
Warning: if you’re a dog mom like me, tea tree essential oil is not good for dog babies so if you’re using it on your face, be sure your dog baby isn’t licking the area.
This post was all about life changing skincare products that will help you achieve Supermodel Skin so you are ready for any audition or photoshoot.
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