Model, reality star, and Miss Universe finalist Vakoo Kauapirura is a true makeup connoisseur. With her experience in makeup artist chairs, on campaign sets, and creating content, she has mastered what makes makeup mesmerising and what makes it miss the mark.

Today, Vakoo shares her industry secrets, including how to discover your true undertone, the most pigmented blushes that flatter everyone.

Plus, a crucial conversation about representation in the beauty industry, and the brands and products that are setting new standards.

LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: 

NYX Micro Brow Pencil Espresso $19.99

M·A·C Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation SPF15 $72

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer $53

RARE BEAUTY Stay Vulnerable Melting Blush $43

Mco Beauty MIRACLE FLAWLESS SKIN FOUNDATION (As Contour) $35

M·A·C Cosmetics Lip Pencil $38

FENTY BEAUTY Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter $61

Anastasia Beverly Hills Micro-Stroking Detailing Brow Pen $41

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade $35

FENTY BEAUTY Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara $35

KISS Products So Wispy Lashes $24

Ardell Wispies Multipack $32.99

NYX Professional Makeup Make Up Setting Spray $18

Morphe Continuous Setting Mist $28

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CREDITS:

Host: Lucy Neville

Guest: Vakoo Kauapirura

Producer: Cassie Merritt

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Model, reality star, and Miss Universe finalist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsvakoo/?hl=en">Vakoo Kauapirura</a> is a true makeup connoisseur. With her experience in makeup artist chairs, on campaign sets, and creating content, she has mastered what makes makeup mesmerising and what makes it miss the mark.
Today, Vakoo shares her industry secrets, including how to discover your true undertone, the most pigmented blushes that flatter everyone.
Plus, a crucial conversation about representation in the beauty industry, and the brands and products that are setting new standards.
LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: <a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/anastasia-beverly-hills/brow-freeze-gel-45ml-I-064912/?gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwvIWzBhAlEiwAHHWgvXRpIVnLyonmmJWadLzMyI4W2TX3kBaRo8sCo_vI-8U5iQOSh7SCChoCbRgQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gclsrc=aw.ds"></a>
<a href="https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/136524/nyx-micro-brow-pencil-espresso?gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aOh_evh5NO5T2SpzimpjpNdbYjUri00yhztEarlA69bgGT3pMd7DCBoChkwQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">NYX Micro Brow Pencil Espresso</a> $19.99
<a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mac-cosmetics/studio-fix-fluid-foundation-spf15-nw55-I-065420/">M·A·C Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid Foundation SPF15</a> $72
<a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/nars/radiant-creamy-concealer-cacao-I-015816/">NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer</a> $53
<a href="https://www.sephora.com.au/products/rare-beauty-stay-vulnerable-melting-blush/v/nearly-berry?dxid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aABFb57EaAGiDJru15QAr42Nt3Ctd-n866v2yUm5cWkBDbh4EJWPABoCwp8QAvD_BwE&amp;amp;dxgaid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aABFb57EaAGiDJru15QAr42Nt3Ctd-n866v2yUm5cWkBDbh4EJWPABoCwp8QAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aABFb57EaAGiDJru15QAr42Nt3Ctd-n866v2yUm5cWkBDbh4EJWPABoCwp8QAvD_BwE">RARE BEAUTY Stay Vulnerable Melting Blush</a> $43
<a href="https://mcobeauty.com/products/miracle-flawless-skin-foundation-espresso-new">Mco Beauty MIRACLE FLAWLESS SKIN FOUNDATION (As Contour)</a> $35
<a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mac-cosmetics/lip-pencil-chestnut-I-067926/?gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aK5B2tgSZ1Zp7QSDzOtBTZYO_gDXS6yyfCpffCcFByqVCTbMGpAFDRoCe2IQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">M·A·C Cosmetics Lip Pencil</a> $38
<a href="https://www.sephora.com.au/products/fenty-killawatt-freestyle-highlighter/v/trophy-wife?dxid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aFgAsRiVyL2taqmEoAQNEoNEISm8JxczBz8IlsMXYfCSnbuzJVLnNBoC-FIQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;dxgaid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aFgAsRiVyL2taqmEoAQNEoNEISm8JxczBz8IlsMXYfCSnbuzJVLnNBoC-FIQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aFgAsRiVyL2taqmEoAQNEoNEISm8JxczBz8IlsMXYfCSnbuzJVLnNBoC-FIQAvD_BwE">FENTY BEAUTY Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter</a> $61
<a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/anastasia-beverly-hills/micro-stroking-detailing-brow-pen-medium-brown-I-044891/?gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aKkv0_H7JmJKMMXbbJl2tZmK9NZZigW4OrWUK4PU8EW_y9RrCynYaxoC94kQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Anastasia Beverly Hills Micro-Stroking Detailing Brow Pen</a> $41
<a href="https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/p/anastasia-beverly-hills/anastasia-beverly-hills-dipbrow-pomade.html?child_product_id=10952&amp;amp;istCompanyId=6e5a22db-9648-4be9-b321-72cfbea93443&amp;amp;istFeedId=686e45b5-4634-450f-baaf-c93acecca972&amp;amp;istItemId=iatppxria&amp;amp;istBid=t&amp;amp;gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aIwyk_8MQJzT-d947VeyKecrKmdHagpRGhVmZ5WIgHj6uwDR74mUUhoC234QAvD_BwE">Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade</a> $35
<a href="https://www.sephora.com.au/products/fenty-beauty-hella-thicc-volumizing-mascara-cuz-im-black/v/10ml?dxid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aJUBAUg4LM1od_LvDwJlkFhQr9dEib12u2sppRenHmFSG_vFyzbcFhoCJCsQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;dxgaid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aJUBAUg4LM1od_LvDwJlkFhQr9dEib12u2sppRenHmFSG_vFyzbcFhoCJCsQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aJUBAUg4LM1od_LvDwJlkFhQr9dEib12u2sppRenHmFSG_vFyzbcFhoCJCsQAvD_BwE">FENTY BEAUTY Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara </a>$35
<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Kiss-Products-Ever-Lashes-Count/dp/B00DS4EIEE/ref=asc_df_B00DS4EIEE/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&amp;amp;linkCode=df0&amp;amp;hvadid=341772891796&amp;amp;hvpos=&amp;amp;hvnetw=g&amp;amp;hvrand=1351317177834591328&amp;amp;hvpone=&amp;amp;hvptwo=&amp;amp;hvqmt=&amp;amp;hvdev=c&amp;amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;amp;hvlocint=&amp;amp;hvlocphy=9071810&amp;amp;hvtargid=pla-594796718149&amp;amp;mcid=3702421fa52533e793af39b846eecbe2&amp;amp;th=1">KISS Products So Wispy Lashes</a> $24
<a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/product/26149/ardell-wispies-multipack-4-pairs?gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aC7GnO8794_vCLJRS8bTcOSaiIKOSe1_7O5GtVWoV-FyYRyFZWQBHRoCEk4QAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Ardell Wispies Multipack</a> $32.99
<a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/product/15789/nyx-professional-makeup-make-up-setting-spray---dewy-60ml?gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aJcofWIdDJ88_8RraERiEx5Q_mEZxtNX1wOkt5o6RIlf_dptSpaoFBoC2XoQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">NYX Professional Makeup Make Up Setting Spray</a> $18
<a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/morphe/continuous-setting-mist-794g-I-041529/?gad_source=1&amp;amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aD2UQ1DHjp7mMHuPT3yLl2VRoACiQpGFw-KY328kjceqXiu15KVmiBoCLwgQAvD_BwE&amp;amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Morphe Continuous Setting Mist</a> $28
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CREDITS:
Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucymneville/reels/?hl=en">Lucy Neville</a>
Guest: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsvakoo/?hl=en">Vakoo Kauapirura</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/taniellejaimua/?hl=en"></a>Producer: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-merritt-b08175171/?originalSubdomain=au">Cassie Merritt</a>
Audio Producer: Lu Hill
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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