In November 2018, 60 incredibly toned bombshells worked lacy corsets, sparkling bras, and strappy Mary Katrantzou–designed underpinnings down a runway in New York. After all, it’s the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and the spectacle only happens once a year. As the Angels touched down in the city that never sleeps, kicking jet lag and reversing any less than desirable side effects from flying are priority (hello, puffy under-eyes and stress-derived breakouts). So what does a supermodel pack in her weekend bag to ensure her skin is in tip-top shape for the year’s most career-making runway show?
Australian beauty Shanina Shaik swears by Mario Badescu’s cult Seaweed Cleansing Lotion for a balanced, clear complexion while Brazilian-born model Gizele Oliveira—now in her sophomore season—relies on a magic cream picked up in a Portuguese airport terminal on a whim. From a de-puffing serum to a moisture-packed sheet mask and a “can’t live without” lip balm, here are the products the Victoria’s Secret models don’t leave home without.
Devon Windsor
Photo: Courtesy of Devon Windsor / @devwindsor; Courtesy of mimi-luzon.com
“Right now I am obsessed with Mimi Luzon’s De No Age recharge serum and cream. It’s meant for nighttime use and is amazing for calming my skin down after a photoshoot or flight. By the time I wake up, my skin is fully hydrated and plump!”
Mimi Luzon Recharge Serum De No Age, HK$2,510, mimi-luzon.com
Shanina Shaik
Photo: Courtesy of Shanina Shaik / @shaninamshaik; Courtesy of shop.nordstrom.com
“[This seaweed cleansing lotion is] my favorite product because I love how it keeps my skin balanced, fresh, and clear. It also prevents breakouts—I can’t live without it!”
Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion, HK$127, nordstrom.com
Cindy Bruna
Photo: Courtesy of Cindy Bruna / @cindybruna; Courtesy of osmosisskincare.com
“For my skin, I love to use Osmosis skincare products. I usually start with the Purifying Cleanser and after, I use the rescue Epidermal Repair Serum. And once a week I do the Polish Mask.”
Osmosis Pur Medical Skin Care Polish Enzyme Firming Mask, HK$392, osmosisskincare.com
Nadine Leopold
Photo: Courtesy of Nadine Leopold / @nadineleopold; Courtesy of sephora.com
“Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream is my favourite. I use it as a primer [as] it’s great [for] redness. It feels so nice and it makes my skin super soft and healthy-looking.”
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Magic Cream, HK$585 net-a-porter.com
Lameka Fox
Photo: Courtesy of Lameka Fox / @lamekafox; Courtesy of kiehls.com
“I slather this [concentrate] all over my face at night, and when I wake up, I have such a nice glow. I also feel it has helped a lot with my uneven texture and hyperpigmentation.”
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate, HK$430, kiehls.com
Zuri Tibby
Photo: Courtesy of Zuri Tibby / @angelzuri; Courtesy of sephora.com
“One product I can’t live without is my La Mer moisturising cream because I have dry skin and it gives me enough moisture all day without ever having to reapply.”
La Mer Crème de la Mer, from HK$800, lamer.com
Martha Hunt
Photo: Courtesy of Martha Hunt / @marthahunt; Courtesy of barneys.com
“I’ve tried a ton of masks, but my skin feels most soft and hydrated after wearing this Colbert MD anti-aging mask.”
Colbert MD Illumino Anti-Aging Brightening Mask, HK$863, barneys.com
Gizele Oliveira
Photo: Courtesy of Gizele Oliveira / @giizeleoliveira; Courtesy of amazon.com
“Recently on one of my trips, I was at the airport in Portugal, and found this miracle [face] cream. Curious to know if it really works, I bought it and I was shocked: I felt like I was wearing [full coverage]! Now I can’t live without it.”
Benamôr Creme de Rosto Miracle Face Cream, HK$140, feelunique.com
Alannah Walton
Photo: Courtesy of Alannah Walton / @alannahwalton; Courtesy of ulta.com
“This [facial spray] is my must-have! It keeps my skin hydrated and glowing throughout the entire day.”
Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater, HK$86, sephora.com.hk
Barbara Palvin
Photo: Courtesy of Barbara Palvin / @realbarbarapalvin; Courtesy of giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com
“I love this lipstick’s texture, how long it lasts, and that it never fails to give a natural color to my lips.”
Giorgio Armani’s Ecstasy Balm Lipstick in Light Pink, HK$267, giorgioarmanibeauty.com.hk
Originally published on American Vogue.
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