Glow Like a Star: Beauty Secrets From Celebrity Reality Stars

Jun 29

By Lori-Ann Marchese

Lights, camera, glow-up! From red carpets to reunion drama, reality TV stars have mastered the art of looking flawless under pressure.

What I’ve learned? Glam isn’t luck—it’s strategy.

Here are the top beauty secrets I’ve picked up from your favorite reality stars—and how you can use them to glow like one, too:

1. Glow Starts from Within

Hydration and nutrition are non-negotiables for stars like Kourtney Kardashian, who swears by clean eating and daily supplements (hello, Poosh!). Most of us start our mornings with warm lemon water and green juice. Clear skin and shiny hair begin with what’s on your plate—not just what’s on your palette.

My Tip: Add a scoop of Body Construct’s Vanilla Pudding Protein to your smoothies for skin, hair, and muscle support.

2. Oxygen Facials & At-Home Red Light Therapy

Oxygen facials are a pre-red carpet go-to for stars like Lisa Rinna and Kyle Richards. At home, many of us rely on LED red light masks to boost collagen and reduce inflammation.

Celebrity Fave: Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Dorit Kemsley uses LED masks to keep her skin tight and glowing between shoots.

3. Dry Brushing + Icy Showers

Before glam time, Whitney Port (The Hills) swears by dry brushing and cold showers to wake up her skin, reduce puffiness, and improve circulation. It’s a brisk ritual, but your skin will thank you.

4. Brows, Lashes & Lips—Keep Them Camera-Ready

Brows and lashes frame the face. Just ask Stassi Schroeder (Vanderpump Rules), who keeps hers laminated and lifted for that fresh-faced finish. Many reality stars also swear by weekly lash lifts and lip masks. Insider Tip: RHONJ star Melissa Gorga uses Aquaphor on her lips nightly for a glossy, plump look—no fillers required.

5. Minimal Makeup, Maximum Impact

The “no-makeup makeup” look is always trending. Tayshia Adams (The Bachelorette) is known for her dewy skin, fluffy brows, and a touch of cream blush. Even off-camera, most of us keep tinted SPF and bronzer handy.

My Pick: Finish with a hydrating setting spray to lock in glow while letting your skin breathe.

6. Fitness = Beauty

Want the toned abs of Khloé Kardashian, the sculpted arms of Teresa Giudice, or the hourglass curves of Lauren Manzo? They all train hard—and smart. From hot yoga to HIIT, every reality star has a movement routine that fuels their beauty from the inside out.

My Rule: Your glow is earned in sweat. Join me for a booty band burn or sculpting circuit—I train stars and women just like you.

7. Confidence Is the Real Filter

No product can outshine confidence. NeNe Leakes, Snooki, Kristin Cavallari—they all radiate self-assurance. Whether it's therapy, journaling, or a little time offline, the most magnetic stars shine from within.

You don’t need Bravo lights or a glam squad because true beauty isn’t just seen… it’s felt.

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