15 Best Celebrity Beauty Secrets Ever

Today's hottest stars and biggest celebs spilled their favorite beauty secrets to us. Get the ultimate scoop in beauty tips, and try the hairstyles of any of these celebs on yourself using our Virtual Hair Makeover tool!

1. Practice Safe Sun: "My mom has always been a big believer in sunblock, and now I use Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunblock lotion on myself and my daughters. I like that it contains naturally sourced minerals and a strong SPF." -Jennifer Garner

2. Use Sexy Scents: "I like a tiny bit of perfume behind the ears, so you have to get close to smell it. Givenchy Absolutely Irrésistible has sandalwood and jasmine. It's sexy and more grown-up." -Liv Tyler

3. Jump for Health: "I can gain 15 pounds in six weeks of taping Top Chef. I train like a boxer afterward - jumping rope with an Everlast jump rope really whips you into shape." -Padma Lakshmi

4. Get Super-Shiny Hair: "When I was younger in Mexico, I used to smash avocado, add almond oil, and use it as a hair mask. It looks like guacamole, but it makes your hair beautiful and shiny." -Kate del Castillo
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5. Create the Perfect Smoky Eye: "I went to an event recently and Too Faced cosmetics was there with samples of their makeup. I tried this amazing eye shadow and brought it with me to Vancouver and wore it when I wasn't in on set. They have tons of great natural colors, plus they are completely affordable. Their Tricks of the Trade kit will help you create a smoky eye so you're ready for a night out or the red carpet." -Justine Wachsberger

6. Take Vitamins for Vitality: "Vitamins...love them. Oils are also so important, like omega-3 fatty acids. I also take antioxidants, green tea, joint therapy, and Trifala capsules to keep my body looking and feeling good from the inside out. I also swear by astragalus - ask anyone I know if I ever get sick, even while crew and cast members are dropping around me. Not an easy name, but easy to find, and not expensive. Health-food stores carry it in the vitamin department. It is an immune supporter. I promise you: Four capsules a day (six if you feel like you're getting sick) and you will stay well!" -Daphne Zuniga

7. Get Long, Gorgeous Hair without the Wait: "My hair isn't naturally very long. In fact, it only comes to my collarbone. That's why I always wear 6-inch clip-in extensions. I cannot go anywhere without them! ... As for hair care, my sister owns three Aveda concept salons in Nashville, so she turned me on to Aveda shampoos and conditioners. I also love Big Sexy Hair Spray & Play Volumizing Hairspray." -Julianne Hough

8. Reinvent Red: Contrary to popular belief, Gwen Stefani doesn't always wear red lipstick. "People think they see me every day, but they don't! I change it up. But my husband really loves the red, so I keep the red because I want to keep the husband." And instead of wearing just one color like us regular folk, the always-inventive Stefani prefers to mix a few shades together to create the perfect hue.

9. Show Your Lashes Some Love: "Well, I will admit that I use falsies every once in a while because they're fun! But I do have a little kit that's full of mascara. At any given moment I will have four or five different formulas on my lashes. I don't think there is one that does all I need it to do, so I'll grab a volumizing one to make them fat, then a lengthening one to make them longer, and so on." -Carrie Underwood

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10. Apply Your Fragrance Correctly: "I've learned a thing or two about [perfume] application. We apply a fragrance, and then we rip it apart by rubbing our wrists together. The key is to apply it and just let it sit for awhile. No rubbing." -Sarah Jessica Parker

11. Play Up Your Assets: "My makeup artist, Mario Dedivanovic, taught me that after you put on concealer, set it with translucent powder on top to prevent caking and make it last longer. He also taught me a lot about my face. For example, my upper lip is a bit thinner than my lower one, so Mario showed me how to use liner and gloss to even them out." -Kim Kardashian 

12. Consider Moisturizer-Alternatives: "I was under the impression for many years that if you put on too much moisturizer, your makeup isn't going to stay on, which is a complete fallacy. I've found that Prevage Anti-Aging Serum helps my skin glow and stay hydrated without looking greasy at all. Eyebrow shaping is another thing. I actually just bought a book about it because I'm obsessed with eyes. On stage, I try to make my eyes look really large, almost like a doll. So I have lots of fun playing with that. I love the Elizabeth Arden Smoky Eyes Powder Pencil. It's really soft so you don't feel like you're ripping off your skin when you apply it." -Catherine Zeta Jones

13. Stand Out with a Smile: "On the red carpet, your smile is everything; it's the secret to making every photo a great one. In the days leading up to a big event on and off the red carpet, I use the Crest White collection to give me a smile that stands out. The new strips and paste are my secret smile weapons." -Michelle Trachtenberg

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14. Use Primer: Asked to share her favorite tips and tricks, Kat Von D says she's learned many from drag queens! "They have to achieve a look that's going to last all day, so face primer, shadow primer, and lip primer are absolutely necessary. Most people neglect that and it's very important," she emphasizes. "I haven't touched my makeup since this morning."

15. Invest in Insoles: "As a busy choreographer and dancer, I'm no stranger to the aches caused by wearing heels, but I love them too much to give them up. My favorite product is Dr. Scholl's For Her High Heel Insoles, which help prevent pain, even when I'm on my feet all day and night. They're slim and discreet so I can wear them in any heels." -Carrie Ann Inaba

16. Give Your Makeup the Power of High Definition: "Make Up Forever HD Microfinish Powder is the most ridiculous stuff on the planet. It makes your skin glow and look completely flawless. Just be careful not to dust it all over your face because it'll get in your hairline and make it look like you have white skunk stripes." -Erin Cummings

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