12 DIY Beauty Secrets to Steal From Your Favourite Stars

There is a constant debate as to whether “anti-cellulite” treatments are effective, but dry brushing and scrubbing has many benefits beyond that. It helps with circulation and leaves skin smooth — plus it’s eco-friendly. Scour your local health food store for a dry brush with a wood handle (and be sure to never get the bristles wet) and scrub your entire body in upward circular motions before a hot shower. Finish with a homemade scrub that models like Miranda Kerr and Elle Macpherson swear by: mix coffee grinds, coconut oil and salt or sugar in a reusable, waterproof jar.

It may seem counter-intuitive to slather oil where you don’t want to be oily, but it truly is a magical balancing act. Actresses like Gwyneth Paltrow swear by face oil, but don’t experiment with a fancy brand — head to the pharmacy and try an off-the-shelf oil like Omega-3, Vitamin E, argan, grapeseed, almond…it’s all about the weight and texture that suits your skin type.

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If a massage can help the body, why not the skin? Celebrity makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, who has worked with the likes of Amal Clooney, loves to give the face a vigorous massage — always stroking upwards — when applying her “magic cream” moisturizer.

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While you may not have the time (or inclination) for blowouts, there is a way to get that sleek look at home. Pick up some metal hair clips from the drugstore and section off pieces when blow drying. It may even save you time as you work the hair in pieces rather than trying to blast your whole head dry at once.

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Hair masks and deep conditioning treatments at the salon are a nice treat, but can add up quickly. There’s a simple DIY solution — find argan oil at your local health food store (you don’t need to go “brand name”) or try Blake Lively’s method and work coconut oil through your hair, let it sit for 20 minutes, then shampoo twice.

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Think designer labels are always best? Not really. Health food stores and drugstores are stocked with multi-tasking wonders like Aquafor (great for soothing skin), Vaseline (eye makeup remover, cuticle moisturizer, and under-eye night cream, according Jennifer Aniston) and look for lines like Boots No. 7 and Avène — European women swear by them.

While cucumbers under the eyes may seem a bit old-fashioned, there is some wisdom to that beauty trick. Lauren Conrad slices potatoes and soaks them in cold water for a few minutes, then places them on her eyes to reduce bags and redness. Green teabags and yes, cucumbers also work well.

There is no better way to protect the skin than to wear sunscreen every single day. Stars like Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Shakira don’t leave home without it.

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Neglected, they can take over one’s face; overworked and they can become too sparse. When it comes to eyebrows, it’s important to get it just right. Waxer-to-the-stars Anastasia recommends getting a professional shaping, drawing an outline to curb over-tweezing, and don’t shy away from filling in.

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The most important thing Mindy Kaling has taught us (and truthfully, she’s taught us a lot), is that everyone in Hollywood is wearing fake hair. Absolutely everyone. Extensions are a time-consuming (and pricey) process that shouldn’t be undertaken lightly — they require major upkeep, and should be replaced by a pro every six weeks or so.

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Kate Moss has said she’s a slave to her eyelashes, and she certainly isn’t the only one. Fake eyelashes, like fake hair, are a red carpet staple, and if you are going to attempt it at home, RuPaul recommends cutting the eyelashes into four sections before applying for more, which allows more control and makes them look more natural.

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Beauty sleep is a real thing of course — Minka Kelly swears by a half-hour disco nap, while Mila Kunis doubles up on her pillows (to avoid those fine lines). Many beauty editors will attest to silk pillowcases being worth the money, as they make blowouts last longer and skin look more refreshed in the morning.

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