How Jasmine Tookes gets thicker lashes with her makeup trick

When you look at the world of high fashion and stunning visuals, it often seems like makeup is just about the final touch. But for the 5’9″ Victoria’s Secret Angel, Jasmine Tookes, the journey into beauty is far more artistic. If modeling hadn’t been her path, she would have become a makeup artist, a pivot fueled by an early, deep fascination with the transformative power of small techniques.

During her time on the runway, Tookes found herself constantly asking how subtle artistry could elevate a look. Every photoshoot and runway felt like a masterclass in enhancement, sparking a passion for the creative side of makeup. She learned that beauty isn’t just about glamour; it’s about storytelling, and that realization led her to embrace the artistry behind the glam chair.

Today, that fascination translates into an intentional and highly refined routine. Tookes prioritizes quality and comfort, making sure her beauty products align with her active life as a mother, businesswoman, and someone with sensitive skin. This focus on quality is why she gravitates toward brands like ILIA, which have become staples in her collection.

Her approach to defining the eyes is meticulous and masterful. She believes that eyeliner is a tool for definition, not a source of stress. Instead of aiming for absolute perfection, she embraces ease, finding that the less precious you are about it, the more fun the process becomes. Her signature look is a warm, softly-smudged smoky eye, paying homage to the era-defining supermodels of the 1990s.

To achieve this luminous canvas, Tookes starts with a radiant base. She typically uses ILIA‘s Super Serum Skin Tint in Dominica ST14 and Honopu ST14.5 to create a natural-looking, sun-kissed glow. This glow is further enhanced by strategic bronzer, ensuring her complexion is fresh and luminous before moving onto the eyes.

For her intricate eye work, she uses ILIA‘s Stylus Shadow Stick in Relic to define the lids. She then applies a matte warm brown eyeliner to tightline her upper lashes, smudging it at the outer corners to achieve a subtle, yet dramatic, wing. This technique gives her eyes definition without feeling overly done.

When transitioning to a more dramatic nighttime look, she swaps out her daytime liner for a deep matte brown hue, such as ILIA‘s Serif. She uses this to subtly define her lashes and adds a touch of drama to her wing. To complete the look, she emphasizes her lashes with ILIA‘s Limitless Lash in Before Dawn mascara, creating a polished aesthetic that feels both effortless and intensely chic. For Tookes, makeup is the perfect blend of artistry, comfort, and personal expression.

By Emma James