How to Look Like a Pornstar

Co-authored by Danielle Blinka, MA, MPA

Last Updated: February 4, 2022 References

Porn stars are known for their seductive looks, so you might decide to copy their style to show off your sex appeal. The key to looking like a porn star is picking a sexy outfit that shows off your assets. You might also use makeup to create a glam look, whether you’re a guy or a girl. Additionally, care for your body so your skin looks smooth and glowing.

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Styling Yourself like a Porn Star

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Reveal the parts of your body that you find the sexiest. Porn stars are famous for having sex, so they’re comfortable with their bodies. Show off your body confidence by choosing outfits that show some skin. Put as much of your body on display as you feel comfortable.^{[1]
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- For instance, you might wear sleeveless tops to show off toned arms, short hemlines to display great legs, and low cut tops to show off a well-developed chest. Similarly, you might wear an open button-up shirt or crop top to show off your stomach.
- If you’re a girl, opt for tight clothing, low cut tops, and short hemlines. For instance, you might wear a body-con tube dress or a crop top with booty shorts.
- For guys, wear muscle shirts, tight t-shirts, or an open button-up shirt. Additionally, you might wear tight jeans, ripped jeans, or cut offs to flash more skin.
Tip: You don’t need a “perfect” body to look like a porn star. Confidence matters more than your body shape, so flaunt what you’ve got.^{[2]
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Wear clothes that makes you feel confident. When it comes to sex appeal, confidence is the key to looking hot. To feel more confident, create a wardrobe that helps you feel your best. Then, only wear clothing that makes you feel attractive and comfortable.^{[3]
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- Try on all of your clothes and only keep what looks amazing on you.
- Before you leave the house every day, look at yourself in the mirror and decide how you feel about yourself. If you don’t like your look, switch up your style so you feel your best.
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Pick a costume if you want a dramatic look. While lots of porn stars wear regular clothes, sometimes porn features girls or guys in costumes. You might decide to wear a costume if you're attending an event where you want to look sexy, you're getting frisky in your bedroom, or you're going to a porn audition. If you like the costumed look, try it out for yourself. Choose a costume that makes you feel hot and empowered.^{[4]
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- If you’re a girl, you could dress like a French maid or a sexy cartoon character.
- If you’re a guy, you might wear a tight sports uniform or cut off shorts.
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Wear high heels if you’re a girl. High heels increase your sex appeal because they enhance your breasts and bum. Additionally, they make your legs look longer. Pick heels that you can comfortably walk in all day.^{[5]
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- Flesh colored heels are a great way to make your legs look long.
- A sassy print like a leopard or snake print will create a fun, sexy look.
- Strappy heels show extra skin, so they’re a great option for sex appeal.
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Style your hair every day. Any hairstyle can look absolutely sexy, whether you have long hair, short hair, or no hair. Choose a hairstyle that you like and that flatters your face. Then, fix your hair before you go out every day.^{[6]
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- If you have long hair, try rolling it for bouncy waves.
- For short hair, create a piece-y look so that it looks a little undone.
- If you’re working a bald style, moisturize your scalp so it stays shiny.

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Applying Porn Star Makeup

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Moisturize your face before you apply makeup. Choose a moisturizer that’s formulated for your skin type and that contains a sunscreen. Then, apply an even layer of moisturizer over your entire face to soften your skin. Next, let your moisturizer dry for 2-3 minutes before you continue.^{[7]
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- Moisturizer will help even out your skin and keep it looking its best. Additionally, it may help your makeup stay on longer.
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Apply foundation to even out your skin tone. Choose a foundation that matches your skin tone. Use your fingers or a beauty blender to layer it on your skin. Start applying it on your nose and work your way out to the sides of your face. Blend the foundation so that it’s even.^{[8]
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- If you have blemishes, apply a concealer that’s 1 shade lighter than your skin tone over the blemish after you put on your foundation.
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Use contour and highlighter to sculpt your face. To contour your face, apply your regular foundation first. Then, apply a foundation that’s 1-3 shades lighter than your skin tone to the areas of your face where the sun normally hits. After that, apply a foundation that’s 2-3 shades darker than your skin tone to your forehead, temples, the hollows of your cheeks, and your jawline. Next, use a blender ball to blend the edges of the foundations to create an even look. Finally, add a dusting of highlighter under your eyebrows, on the apples of your cheeks, and on your cupid’s bow.^{[9]
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- The lighter foundation will typically go on the tops of your cheeks, in the center of your forehead, along the top of your brows, on your cupid’s bow, in the center of your chin, and down the center of your nose.
Tip: Contour and highlighter can create the look of high cheekbones and make you look more glamorous.
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Draw attention to your eyes with eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara. Porn stars often play up their eyes instead of their lips because eye makeup smears less during sex scenes. Pick a bold or metallic shade of eyeshadow to bring out your eyes. Then, line your lash lines with black eyeliner to enhance your eyes. Finally, coat both your top and bottom lashes with mascara.^{[10]
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- Pick either black or brown mascara. Black is typically more glam, but brown can make you look more youthful.
- Try a smokey eye to look more sultry.
- To make your eyeshadow darker, apply several layers to build up the color.
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Use a neutral-colored lipstick, then swipe lip gloss over it. While red lipstick is often associated with sexiness, neutral lipstick is more popular on porn sets because it creates less of a mess. Pick a color that’s 1 or 2 shades darker than your natural lip color. Swipe the color onto your lips, then apply a thin layer of shiny lip gloss on top of it to draw attention to your lips.^{[11]
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- For instance, pick a berry shade that’s close to your natural lip color. This will give a hint of color and enhance your lips.
- The gloss will make your lips look a bit wet.
Tip: Use a lip liner instead of lipstick if you want more staying power. First, outline your lips with the end of the pencil. Then, use the side of the tip to color in the rest of your lip.^{[12]
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Apply false lashes to make your eyes look dramatic. False lashes make your eyes look bolder and more dramatic, and they’re a popular look with porn stars. Pick a set of lashes that flares out at the end or that has varying lengths. Then, apply a thin line of glue to the base of the lashes and use either your fingers or a pair of tweezers to press them in place on your lash line. Press down on the lashes for about 30 seconds to help them stick.^{[13]
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- It takes some practice to learn how to apply false lashes. However, you will get better at it if you keep doing it.
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Mist your face with setting spray to keep your makeup in place. While setting spray is optional, it can help your makeup last all day, so you stay glamorous. After you finish your makeup, hold your setting spray about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) in front of your face. Then, close your eyes and lightly mist setting spray over your entire face.^{[14]
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- You can find a makeup setting spray at a beauty supply store or online.
- Porn stars typically use makeup setting spray so that their makeup stays in place while they’re filming scenes.
Tip: For a budget option, mist your face with aerosol hairspray. However, don’t breathe in the hairspray because it can irritate your lungs.

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Rocking a Porn Star Body

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Eat a healthy diet based on fresh produce and lean protein. Eating nutritious foods will help you have glowing skin and more energy. This helps you look your best. At meals, fill half your plate with fruits and veggies, 1/4 of your plate with a lean protein, and 1/4 of your plate with complex carbs. Snack on low-fat dairy, nuts, fruits, and veggies.^{[15]
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- Good options for lean proteins include chicken, turkey, fish, tofu, plant-based proteins, and low-fat dairy.
- Complex carbs include starchy vegetables and whole grains.
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Work out for 30-60 mins a day 5 times a week for better fitness. Exercising will help you improve your health and feel your best. Do at least 30 minutes of cardio 5 days a week for good health. For added benefits, lengthen your workouts to 60 minutes a day. Schedule your workouts into your day so it’s easy to keep up with them.^{[16]
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- Lift weights 2-3 days a week to build lean muscle and help you burn more fat. Make sure you rest for 24 hours between weight lifting days.
- Do cardio 5 times a week to help you maintain a healthy weight.
Here are some exercises to add to your routine:

Abs: Do sit-ups, crunches, and planks to develop a killer six pack and a flat stomach.

Pectorals: Push-ups, bench press, and flyes (curling weights horizontally towards your chest) will all help you develop a rock-hard chest. Women looking for a large bust should focus less on pecs.

Arms: Push-ups, bicep curls, shoulder shrugs and shoulder flyes will tone and tighten your arms.

Thighs: Squats, box jumps, wall sits and leg presses will all develop solid, sexy quadriceps and butt muscles.
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Use a body scrub to exfoliate your skin weekly or biweekly. Since you’re showing off some skin, you want it to look smooth and glowing. To improve the look of your skin, scrub a body scrub into your skin before you take a shower. Pay special attention to rough areas, like your elbows, knees, and ankles. Then, rinse off in warm water and continue your shower.^{[17]
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- You can get a commercial shower scrub in a body care shop or online. Additionally, you can make your own with ingredients in your kitchen. For instance, mix 1 part almond oil, 1 part brown sugar, and 1 part used coffee grounds to create your own body scrub.
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Shave or trim your face or body hair to create a clean look. While you might try the natural look, most porn stars keep hair to a minimum. If you’re going for that look, use a razor or hair trimmer to remove excess hair on your body. Here are some things to try:^{[18]
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- For ladies, shave your underarms and legs so they’re smooth. Then, trim or shave your bikini line.
- If you’re a guy, you might choose to shave or trim your body hair if you’re super hairy, but it’s common for men in porn to have hair. Additionally, keep your beard trimmed or shave it off.
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Apply a fake tan to darken pale skin. It’s common for porn stars to rock a bronzed look, so you may want to darken your skin if it’s pale. To get a tan safely, use a self tanning product to achieve a bronzed look. Pick a self tanner that’s a few shades darker than your current skin color. Then, apply your tanner as needed to maintain your darker glow.^{[19]
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- If you’re very pale, you’ll likely need a medium tone tanner.
- If your skin is already a little tan, you might get a dark self tanner to deepen your color.
- If you have dark skin, you could use a bronzing tanner to give your skin a nice glow.
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Cover body acne with theater-caliber makeup, powder, and setting spray. Pick a theater-caliber foundation that’s the same color as your skin tone. Then, apply a thin layer over your blemishes to conceal them. Next, apply a light dusting of translucent powder over the area. Finally, spritz a makeup setting spray over the makeup to keep it in place.^{[20]
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- When you’re ready to remove the makeup, use a makeup remover to clean it off your skin.

Community Q&A

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Do I need to have sex to look like a pornstar?

Community Answer

No, you do not. Looking the part and acting the part are two very different things. And it's entirely up to you, of course.
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How do I choose photographers and casting agents when making amateur porn picture shots?

Community Answer

Look at their portfolios and do a background check to make sure they are professional and safe to work with.
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How do I get into the porn industry?

Community Answer

Start with homemade porn videos and post them on sites popular porn sites.