How Celebs Really Glow: 11 Beauty Secrets You Can Steal

💄 11 Beauty Secrets: The Celeb Skincare Routines That Actually Slap

Okay, let’s set the scene: a chill beat playing in the background, soft lighting, a camera zooms in and—bam—your fave celebs are right there, welcoming you into their very intimate world of skincare and self-love. Welcome to “Vogue Beauty Secrets,” aka the Gen Z-approved beauty bible disguised as a YouTube series.

Here are 11 tiny nuggets of wisdom from people like Jennifer Lopez, Camila Cabello, Normani, Maude Apatow, and Kate Moss. And the best part? It’s not just about glowy serums or face masks—it’s about self-care, softness, and loving yourself a little harder.

Here’s what we learned.

🧼 It All Starts With the Cleanse

Let’s be real: some of us were out here scrubbing our faces like we were cleaning a grill. Turns out? That’s a major no-no. Celebs like Phoebe Dynevor and Charithra Chandran were literally told by their makeup artists to chill with the face wash.

The glow-up lesson here? Be gentle. Use a mandelic cleansing gel or a hydrating brush (yes, TikTok taught us this too), and remember: pat dry, don’t rub.

🧊 The Ice Hack Is Gen Z-Approved

Using ice on your face every morning may sound chaotic, but it works. It’s like the caffeine jolt for your skin, de-puffing and waking you up like you just got called cute by your crush.

Maude Apatow swears by it, and so do we now.

🧖‍♀️ Masks, But Make It A Vibe

Eye masks, clay masks, honey masks—everyone’s got their thing. Brooke Shields and Chloe Grace Moretz go for hydration. Kate Moss reaches for her forever-fave reusable Dieux eye masks.

But the real MVP? Honey. Straight-up raw honey for exfoliation and glow. It’s sticky, sure—but it pulls out impurities like magic.

💧 The Serum Game Is Strong

Serums = skincare flex. Barbara Sturm, Biologique Recherche, iS Clinical... these names kept popping up. But the vibe was less “look at my $300 serum” and more “this stuff actually changed my skin.”

And glittery, glowy serums? We see you. Even if you bought it just 'cause it was pink.

🔮 Gua Sha, Face Rollers, and Lymph Drainage?

Gua sha is basically the face workout you didn’t know you needed. And the heart-shaped trick? Adorable. Celebs like Normani and Jennifer Lopez use rollers to de-puff, and the lymph massage tip? Absolute game changer.

(Seriously, pinch that little muscle near your collarbone—your morning face will thank you.)

🧼 The Makeup Removal Rule You Can’t Skip

It’s not just about what you put on your face—it’s what you remove, too. Stars like Charithra Chandran learned this the hard way after hours in heavy glam. Rule number one: always take your makeup off before bed. Always.

💡 LED Masks & NuFace Tools = Peak Skincare Tech

These tools might look like you're gearing up for a Marvel role, but they actually do things. Light therapy (hello Dr. Dennis Gross mask), NuFace tightening devices—they're not just aesthetics. They lift your skin and your mood.

J.Lo said it uplifts her spirit. We get it.

✨ Skincare = Mental Health

One of the most real moments came from Haley Lu Richardson. Her ballet teacher once told her: every time you feel insecure, say three compliments about yourself. That hit deep.

This isn’t just about skin. It’s about learning to talk to yourself with kindness. Because glow-ups don’t just happen on the outside.

🌞 Sunscreen = Your Future Bestie

J.Lo, Normani, and basically everyone screamed the same thing: wear sunscreen. Even if it’s cloudy. Even if you’re just going for coffee (in a car, duh).

The best tip? EltaMD’s clear sunscreen is a celeb fave that won’t leave you looking ghostly.

💦 Don’t Skip the Moisturizer

Moisturizer = locking in the good stuff. And don’t forget your neck! Seriously, everyone kept saying it. The neck is aging’s secret playground and we’re not letting it win.

Plus, your lips need love too. The Laneige lip mask? Halsey put us on. Now it’s a Gen Z staple.

👃 Finish With a Signature Scent

The final boss move? Perfume. Not just any—perfume that smells like you. Spritz in your hair. Behind your neck. Let people remember you by your scent.

Rihanna’s known for smelling like heaven. The girlies want the same energy.

💬 The Real Secret? Self-Love

Sure, the serums help. The ice, the honey, the gua sha? All fire. But the real beauty secret, echoed by every celeb? Taking time for you. Whether it’s a three-minute mask or a mirror pep talk, it's about choosing yourself. And feeling damn good doing it.

Wanna glow like your faves? Breathe. Ice your face. Dab some serum. And say three nice things about yourself. You’re already glowing.

Stay radiant and self-loved with more beauty stories made for Gen Z at Woke Waves Magazine.

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