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If I were attending Miss USA as Miss Virginia, this is exactly what’s I’d use on my lips. It’s a classic, simple, nude lip, Pair it with a sleek wine-color gown, a tight slick back bun, and soft glam makeup that doesn’t compete with the stage but sti...
Nude Pink Lipstick: Pillow Talk - Matte Revolution
This isn't JUST hairspray; it's cement in a can, and I mean that as the highest compliment. Your curls aren't going anywhere. Wind? Humidity? A rogue wave? Doesn't matter. This stuff holds. Just be prepared to commit to the hairstyle for at least 24 ...
Volume Spray 25
This is the workhorse of pageant hair. It gets hot, it stays hot, and it gives you those classic, bouncy curls that scream "I have my life together." Don't bother with anything else, you'll just end up with limp, sad-looking hair.
24K Gold Marcel Iron/Wand
If you're not setting your face with this, you're doing it wrong. This powder will keep your makeup from melting off your face under the hot sun and stage lights. It's the reason why some girls look fresh-faced at 10 PM and others look like they've r...
Translucent Loose Setting Powder
We call this “butt glue” Yes, it's a thing. No, you can't skip it. A little spritz of this on your swimsuit bottoms will keep them from riding up during the swimsuit competition. It's the difference between a confident and a cringe.
Body Glue For Dancers
Wrinkles are for linen pants, not your evening gown. A portable steamer is non-negotiable. It's faster and more effective than a hotel iron, and it won't leave those weird shiny marks on your clothes.
Best Garment Steamers
Because there's a fine line between a "healthy glow" and "greasy." These little sheets of paper are a lifesaver for taming shine without messing up your makeup. Keep a pack in your purse at all times. I like CVS because they do just as good as a job ...
CVS Oil Absorbing Sheets
If you’re still using a thick, pasty primer, you’re living in the dark ages. This is your primer and SPF in one. It’s completely clear, grips your makeup like a stage mom, and won't give you that ghostly flashback under stage lights. Not protecting y...
The Unseen Sunscreen Collection
This is the future of foundation. It’s packed with skincare ingredients like fermented arnica to reduce redness, which is a lifesaver during a stressful pageant week. The finish is like a second skin, very buildable, so you can go from "interview nat...
triclone™ skin tech medium coverage foundation
I have THE WORST under eye black circles, this is the only thing that works. Zero crusty, cakey under-eyes. This is a serum and concealer in one, so it actually hydrates while it covers. It's lightweight but has enough pigment to erase the fact that ...
Swipe Hydrating Serum Concealer
Cream contour is non-negotiable for a natural, sculpted look. This stick is practically foolproof. It's cool-toned to mimic a real shadow, and it blends out so easily you could do it in the back of an Uber. This and a cream blush are alwayyyyyssss in...
Sculpt Stick Cream Contour Stick
I SWEAR by this. A little goes a long way. To avoid looking flag on stage, you need warm tones. This cream bronzer gives you a "just back from a brand trip to Bali" glow. It’s glowy without being shiny and melts right into the skin so you look sun-ki...
Saie Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer
Every single professional makeup artist that I’ve used for a pageant has at least six of these in their kit. This is the secret to a blush that lasts all day. You apply the powder first, then press the cream on top. It sounds backward, but it creates...
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
This is the only palette you'll need. The shades are universally flattering and can create a soft, daytime look or a dramatic, smokey eye for evening wear. The quality is top-tier; no patchiness or fallout here.
Master Mattes® Eyeshadow Palette: The Original
This is like a can of Instagram filter for your face. One final mist of this, and your makeup will be locked in for up to 16 hours. It's hydrating, not sticky, and it makes all the powders on your face melt together for a flawless, non-cakey finish. ...
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray