40 Tips Every Woman Should Know, According to Top Models

Believe it or not, you can recreate supermodel Gisele’s holy grail product by using ingredients from your pantry. She takes cold-pressed olive oil and mixes it with coarse sea salt to create a body scrub.

Scrubs are primarily used to make the skin feel smooth, shedding dry, dead skin cells. They also have other properties — it’s been claimed that they can help reduce cellulite, and using scrubs in the shower can flush out toxins and dirt from the skin.

Victoria’s Secret angel Bridget Malcolm is dedicated to following a balanced, healthy diet and avoiding processed foods. You can definitely tell that she eats super clean, thanks to her radiant skin! She says, “Eat your fruits and veggies! Avoiding refined products and focusing on real food does wonders for your skin. Eat the rainbow in produce.”

If you want to glow like Bridget, you have to make sure that you get your five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.

Sara Sampaio wants to let you in on her favorite part of her makeup routine. She says, “Highlighter is definitely the key to brighten your face when you don’t want to lose time doing your makeup — a little on your cheekbones, corner of the eyes, nose, and cupid’s bow and you’re good to go. Also, make sure to sleep and drinks lots of water.”

These tips are realistic and super easy to follow! A little highlighter goes a long way.

The resident model of the Kardashian clan keeps it simple with her skincare. She doesn’t like to follow a detailed routine using multiple products. Instead, she sticks to one decent cleanser to remove her makeup and wash her face.

She says, “I don’t like to do too much to my skin. I feel like the more I do, the more confused it gets. I wash my face with a gentle cleanser in the morning and before I go to bed.”

Legendary Brazilian model and Victoria’s Secret angel Alessandra Ambrosio follows three simple steps to maintain a healthy glow. She swears by drinking lots of water, using SPF, and eating antioxidant-rich foods. Maintaining a healthy diet is definitely important.

If you take care of your insides, it will show on the outside! Using SPF is an underrated beauty tip, as our skin can be damaged by the sun. Plus, we should all stay hydrated for our general wellbeing and health.

German model and television host Heidi Klum is famous for her long, toned legs. If you want to replicate her signature look by showing off your pins, here’s some advice. Heidi swears by mixing moisturizer and bronzer, using an equal amount of each ingredient.

She exfoliates using a scrub or textured washcloth. Finally, she applies the mixture to her legs as a form of homemade tinted moisturizer. It creates a natural-looking radiance without using one of those orange self-tanners.

It’s hard to believe that Naomi Campbell is 50 years old. She started modeling at age 15 and has been a worldwide sensation for decades. Her youthful appearance is down to her dedication to maintaining soft and supple skin.

Her mother always told her about the importance of moisturizing, and she even used to borrow her mom’s creams as a child. Keeping her skin moist and hydrated is her top tip, as she uses sheet masks, day creams, and night creams.

We all know the importance of smelling good. Estee Lauder muse, model Constance Jablonski cites perfume as her number one beauty must-have. She said she loves wearing perfume as “it’s a great thing because you can put it on behind your ear and it’s very discreet. You [put] a little bit behind your ears and when you kiss people and say hi [they] get just a little bit [of your scent].”

Who wouldn’t want to smell like a supermodel?

Jacquelyn Leigh Jablonski was scouted as a teenager when she was working at a café. Since then, she has graced the Victoria’s Secret runway, finished second in Ford’s Supermodel of the World competition, and modeled for brands including Prada, Balenciaga, YSL, Valentino, Chanel, Burberry, and Dolce & Gabbana.

She swears by La Roche-Posay moisturizer. While using this product is not guaranteed to turn you into a supermodel sensation, it could allow you to achieve glowing, healthy skin just like Jacquelyn.

American model Martha Hunt has appeared on the cover of Vogue China, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, Revue des Modes, V, Glamor Germany, and Muse. She clearly knows a thing or two about maintaining a fresh, feminine, youthful appearance. Her ultimate beauty secret?

“Definitely staying hydrated. I’m trying to drink a lot more water and even just fresh juices, I think it makes a big difference. But I think that extra vitamin kick, it really makes you feel good.” We’re taking notes!

You’ll love this cheap and easy hack! To keep her skin in perfect condition, Jasmine Tookes uses a traditional technique passed down from her mother.

She said, “I learned to ice my face right before going to bed from my mom’s dermatologist a long time ago and I’ve done it ever since. You take an ice cube and run it all over your face until it melts away and it leaves your pores really tight and your face really firm.”

While most people concentrate on facial skincare, it’s important to take care of your body, too. Chearice Vaughn goes the extra mile to stay moisturized and smooth. Once a week, she gives herself a full-body mask.

She mixes clay with water or apple cider vinegar to create a paste and applies the mixture all over. Why not treat yourself to the full spa experience, complete with candles and relaxing music? You can also put a few tablespoons in your bath!

Many models are known for having healthy, shiny hair. Model, actress, and Twitch streamer Margaux Brooke is no exception. She keeps her mid-length, brown locks looking beautiful by taming her bangs while allowing the rest of her hair to air dry.

She says, “When I get out of the shower, I blow-dry my bangs even if the rest of my hair stays wet.” Her face-framing, blunt bangs always look perfect, so we will definitely be following this helpful haircare tip!

To be a Victoria’s Secret angel, you have to stay healthy by eating well and exercising regularly. Lily Aldridge credits her athletic figure to a workout regime that combines dance and fitness.

She said, “I’m obsessed with Mary Helen Bowers’ Ballet Beautiful program. I started doing it after I had my daughter and I feel like I’ve never been in better shape in my entire life, even after having a baby. I try to do it three times a week.”

The elegantly named Ariel Couvertier Pierre-Louis has strutted on the runway for Chromat and other trendy fashion brands. Proving that you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on expensive cosmetics and products, she swears by using homemade masks to keep her skin and hair in perfect condition.

“For hair, I use a shea butter, warm beer, and egg yolk mask. For skin, I concoct a coffee grind, egg white, and avocado mask.” Try getting creative and concocting your own!

It’s safe to say that Victoria’s Secret angel Rachel Hilbert looks stunning pretty much all of the time. She credits this to her love of sleep! She says that it’s important to get as much rest and sleep as possible, “It’s your body’s way of recharging itself.”

She also makes sure to hydrate constantly and take a probiotic every morning before she eats breakfast. These can help detoxify the body naturally and they are good for overall digestion and health.

Juggling her modeling career with the responsibilities of motherhood, Karin Agstam has developed an innovative way to stay on top of her skincare regime. She keeps a handy rescue kit by her bed, allowing her to quickly apply treatments when she’s awake in the middle of the night feeding her child!

She says, “When I’ve put my baby back to sleep at three in the morning, I apply a thick second layer of serum, night cream, lip balm, and hand cream.”

While natural beauty is always a winner, sometimes you want to enhance your features with makeup. Brazilian supermodel Isabeli Fontana has revealed the products that she loves to use to create her signature sultry look.

She wears La Prairie foundation, and then adds Maybelline Define-a-Lash mascara alongside cherry-colored Bobbi Brown lip balm. She says, “I always like wearing La Prairie makeup base. I think it’s the best foundation for your skin. And I always wear Maybelline mascara for thick eyelashes.”

Top model Karlie Kloss knows about the importance of taking care of your skin. She says, “I get breakouts when I wear makeup to exercise, so I clean my face before and after I work out. I also use Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips.

I’m always shocked and horrified at all the junk in my pores.” Who knew that supermodels like to use affordable, everyday products? You can pick up the Bioré Deep Cleansing pore strips at any decent drugstore.

Coconut oil has become a cult beauty favorite, thanks to its moisturizing properties. Many incorporate it into their beauty and skincare routines, including top model Arizona Muse. She says, “A fashion model friend told me to use coconut oil as a makeup remover because it’s healthy for your skin.”

This is a great idea. It can break down lipid-soluble makeup residue, as well as sebum, counter-acting greasiness whilst keeping your skin smooth and clean. What else could you possibly want?

Dutch supermodel Doutzen Kroes is instantly recognizable. She has appeared on advertising billboards and magazine covers all over the world, and she has walked the runway for many famous designers. Her top beauty secret is pretty simple — she curls her lashes daily, making her eyes look wider and more awake.

She says, “[makeup artist] Lucia Pieroni was the first one who taught me how to do it and how it makes a difference. Even without mascara, they look better curled.”

Russian beauty Irina Shayk takes beauty tips from her mother. As she grew up in a low-income household, her mother was forced to come up with her own DIY skincare treatments, and Irina still uses these techniques to this today.

Each morning the supermodel wipes her face with ice cubes, takes cold showers, and uses cucumber masks. “I learned this trick from my mother: she didn’t have money to buy expensive creams, so she got by with “handy” means.”

Karolina Kurkova is also a fan of DIY skincare. While some experts warn against creating your own concoctions, for years Kurkova has been using shunning expensive products and using natural ingredients to freshen up her skin.

She says, “I squeeze a bit of lemon juice and wash my face with it. Because of the acid, it pulls everything out that wants to come out. So, it’s not so glamorous but you just shine!” She looks amazing, so maybe it works!

Before photoshoots, Laura Lee Sosa always uses Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Control. It is supposed to lift and firm the skin to minimize the appearance of cellulite. She swears by the product, saying, “You can see the skin transform before your eyes. This product and I are besties — I can’t live without it.”

Another product she loves to use is the Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle 24k Gold Intense Wrinkle Sheet Mask. She loves how it hydrates and illuminates her skin.

If you want to make your lashes pop without an eyelash curler, use this handy tip from actress and model Lorianna Izrailova. She learned this great trick from an expert makeup artist at a Maybelline mascara shoot one day.

“You can curl your eyelashes with a simple metal teaspoon instead of a lash curler. Start at the lash line, and press your finger on your lashes against the edge of the spoon, then rotate and pull the spoon upwards. Voilà!”

When it comes to skincare and beauty tricks, Victoria’s Secret angel Josephine Skriver is all about hydration. She drinks water throughout the day and also likes to sample hot water with lemon and ginger in the mornings. It’s important to drink water to maintain the body’s natural processes. As Josephine says, “Beauty shines from the inside out.”

Amen, sister. Another tip from Josephine is to smile, as having a positive attitude is key. “If you look good, you feel good.”

If you want a body like a Victoria’s Secret angel, unfortunately, there is no quick fix. However, following a dedicated exercise routine and staying active as much as possible will help you stay fit, healthy, and strong — like Joan Smalls.

She says, “For fitness, mix it up and always remain active. I mix boxing with cardio and pilates.” She tries to work out every day, but if she’s busy, she’ll try to fit in 30 minutes of activity.

Sudanese-Australian fashion model Ajak Deng takes a straightforward approach to skincare. Instead of spending money on expensive creams and serums, her top tip is something that everyone can incorporate into their daily routines. Every day, she drinks water with lemon. It helps keep her skin clear by getting rid of toxins and preventing breakouts.

She spends her life traveling all over the world for shoots and fashion shows, and her skin always looks radiant. We will definitely remember this beauty secret!

If you’re a makeup fan, this beauty secret is for you. Czech model Linda Vojtova would like to remind you of a simple hack that so many people forget about. She says, “I wash all my makeup brushes with baby shampoo. It keeps them clean, and the brushes last longer.”

It’s so important to keep your brushes clean, or else you could spread bacteria all over the skin. Baby shampoo is gentle on the skin and won’t ruin your brushes.

When it comes to skincare and make-up, Jourdan Dunn swears by a selection of products to keep her complexion looking radiant and fresh. She mixes Burberry’s Beauty Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base with her foundation, for the ultimate glow.

Twice a week she applies Sisley Radiant Glow Express Mask. It’s made with red clay and effectively cleanses the skin’s surface for a quick beauty boost. While they may be pricey, you’ll want to add these products to your Christmas lists!

Brazilian model and actress Adriana Lima is world-renowned for her stunning appearance. Who could guess that she attributes her glowing skin and shiny hair to an ingredient that you can pick up from the grocery store?

She says her number one beauty secret is, “Avocado — I know for most, this would be an essential food, but I eat avocados and also use them for beauty rituals.” She mixes them into hair and face masks, as they are packed with nutrients.

Cindy Crawford is one of the world’s most famous supermodels. When it comes to beauty secrets, she has some straightforward advice. Maintaining a healthy diet, full of natural and unprocessed foods is her number one tip. However, she still allows herself to enjoy her favorite snacks and treats in moderation.

“I try to eat 80% right 80% of the time and this seems to work for me.” She also believes it’s important for everyone to practice gratitude and stay smiling.

Behati Prinsloo, South African-born Namibian model and wife of Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine, has a relaxed approach to her beauty regime. However, she also swears by a few specific products. She told Elle, “I love rosewater spray or the Weleda Skin Food, they are amazing. Other than that, I just do mascara — any kind, I don’t care. The best is Revlon.”

Behati’s low maintenance approach to makeup is perfect for achieving the laidback, off duty supermodel look.

This beauty tip from Julie Ann Luna is genius. So many people use beauty products ineffectively, wasting their money and failing to get the most out of their purchase. She recommends using facial sheet masks directly after a warm, steamy shower so that the product can be rapidly absorbed.

This is a super clever tip, as this technique will help the mask add moisture and seal in the hydration. You can buy high-quality sheet masks from any decent drugstore.

Christy Turlington rose to fame as a model in the 1980s, and Grace Coddington — the long-time creative director of American Vogue magazine — has even described her as “the most beautiful woman in the world.” Today, she is 51 years old and still looks absolutely stunning.

She believes that maintaining a fresh, youthful appearance starts with taking care of your insides. She eats well and avoids artificial foods and harsh chemicals in order to nourish her body from the inside out.

According to Nicole Zepada, staying hydrated is key to maintaining model-like skin. She recommends finding the perfect-sized water bottle that fits in your purse. This will encourage you to carry it with you all day and refill it regularly. Drinking water has so many health benefits.

There’s a reason why so many models wax lyrical about hydration. It promotes clear skin by boosting cell regeneration and helping your skin maintain its natural elasticity and suppleness. It’s all about the H20.

Despite being part of one of the world’s richest families, and making millions through her successful modeling career, Gigi Hadid uses simple and affordable skincare products from none other than CVS.

She has used the brand since high school, saying, “I just keep it simple. I feel like if you start using 30 products on your face, the second you don’t have those 30 products, your skin will need it.” Gigi believes keeping your skin fresh and clean is enough.

Miranda Kerr has a slightly unconventional beauty secret. She swears by the indigenous fruit noni, and has been drinking its juices regularly for 12 years. She says, “Noni fruit has 177 vitamins and minerals​ and is a potent antioxidant. It’s great for healing.”

If she ever had sunburn or pimples, she would soak a cotton ball in it and put it on her skin. So, it makes sense that noni would become an integral part of her health and beauty regime.

Canadian supermodel Coco Rocha has been a star in the modeling world for over a decade. Some will remember her for her role as a guest judge on America’s Next Top Model, and she now runs Coco Rocha’s Modelling Camp, training aspiring models.

Her top beauty secret is simple — you should always take off your makeup before bed and cleanse skin regularly to prevent breakouts. She says, “I always try to let my face breathe as much as I can.”

Model Melodie Monrose is signed to Next Model Management, one of the world’s most exclusive elite modeling agencies. So, it’s safe to say that she knows a thing or two about maintaining a beautiful and healthy appearance. Her top tip?

“Moisturizing is the most important for everything — your hair, your face, your body. Masks, masks, masks.” She’s right! You don’t need to use expensive products to achieve this. Homemade masks can be just as effective and will save you money.