Mary Kay is an official sponsor of the latest Univision.com webnovela,  Arranque de Pasión.  5 minute episodes released on Univision.com &  UVideos every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The brand will be prominently featured in scenes where characters are using Mary Kay products. 

As part of the sponsorship, Mary Kay has established some of the character “looks” of the novela and has created a series of vignette where celebrity makeup artists Luis Casco and Mariela Bagnato will share tips with viewers on how to replicate the characters’ looks.  

If you have been following my blog for a while now than you may already know what a big Neutrogena skin care fan I am. I have tried and have had wonderful results with an array of their products. You can read about their Pink Grapefruit Line & Rapid Tone Repair in past posts of mine.

Because of my love for the products I was pretty excited to be apart of their current campaign, #BeautifulInsideout a Beauty and Skincare Regimen for a Beautiful Inside & Out Look. I received a few new products to try and a couple of old favorites. Here is what I was sent:

Chica Fashion is celebrating the arrival of Spring with an awesome  beauty giveaway. Enter today to win a 13 piece prize pack valued at $65! Contest ends 4/6/2013.

One lucky winner will get the following items:

• Jenni Rivera BH Cosmetics 36 Color Eyeshadow & Blush Palette 
• Precision Blending Sponge
• Milani Nail Lacquer
• Milani Brow Tint Pen 
• Wet n' Wild Fergie Polish
• Wet n' Wild MegaWink Mascara 
• Covergirl Lip Perfection Lipstick
• NYC Liquid Lipshine
• Funky Nails Applique Polish
• e.l.f Natural Lash Kit
• e.l.f Defining Eye Brush
• e.l.f Eyeshadow Brush
• e.l.f Smudge Brush

This past Summer I won a Milani Cosmetics giveaway over at DailyCurlz.com. I put away my prize and forgot all about it then while moving a couple of months ago I found everything. I like Milani Cosmetics because they are both affordable and accessible also they have a great pigment and quality. Below are both images and a video of everything that came in my prize pack.

Once again our Latina COVERGIRL Sofia Vergara wows international beauty and fashion critics on the red carpet, this time at the annual Screen Actors Guild Awards! Sofia wore a stunning white Donna Karan gown, accompanied by partner Nick Loeb, with COVERGIRL glam provided by her lead makeup artist, Kayleen McAdams.

Sofia Vergara’s Screen Actors Guild Awards 2013 Look by Kayleen McAdams

·         Quote: “I wanted to do something fresh and new on Sofia. Her white dress gave me a bare canvas for her face, and I was able to bring an element of color with a purple eye shadow. We have never done a bright color shadow for an award show so this was our first!”

1.       I started by applying COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation in Classic Tan (#860) all over Sofia’s face, and then used COVERGIRL + Olay Pressed Powder in Medium along her T-Zone to set the product so it would last all night.

2.       I then applied Cheekers Blush is Classic Pink to make her look bright and fresh.

3.       With the eyes, I applied SmokyShadowBlast in Purple Plume all over the lid and then smudged Queen Collection Vivid Impact Eyeliner in Cabernet all along her top and bottom lashes.

4.       I finished the look with three coats of Very Black Clump Crusher by LashBlast Mascara.

5.       On the lips, I applied LipPerfection Lipliner in Beloved over the entire lip and then topped with the LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm in Rose Twist to give a hint of glossy sheen.

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El look de Sofia Vergara en Screen Actors Guild Awards 2013  por Kayleen McAdams

·         Quote: “Quise crear algo fresco y novedoso para Sofía. Su vestido color blanco me dio carta blanca para escoger entre una gama infinitas de colores para su rostro, así que elegí darle ese toque de color con sombras de ojos en tonos violeta. ¡Esta era la primera vez que utilizábamos sombras de colores brillantes para una entrega de premios!”

o   Comencé aplicando COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation en Classic Tan (#860) cubriendo todo el rostro de Sofía, y luego utilicé  COVERGIRL + Olay Pressed Powder en Medium aplicándolo a lo largo de la zona T, esto ayuda a fijar el producto para que dure toda la noche.

o   Luego apliqué Cheekers Blush en Classic Pink para lograr que su maquillaje luciera radiante  y fresco.

o   En los ojos, apliqué SmokyShadowBlast en Purple Plume por todo el párpado, para luego delinearlos con Queen Collection Vivid Impact Eyeliner en Cabernet  por la línea superior e inferior de las pestañas.

o   Para completar el look de los ojos, apliqué tres capas de  Clump Crusher by LashBlast Mascara en Very Black.

o   En los labios, coloqué LipPerfection Lipliner in Beloved  por todo el labio, para luego cubrirlos con el bálsamo LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm in Rose Twist  y así darle un toque de brillo satinado.

• Zotos,  Diamond Shine Moisture Shampoo & Diamond Shine Moisture Conditioner  

This shampoo and conditioner combination contains actual micro-fine diamond particles designed to give your hair a beautiful reflective shine.  The Diamond Shine Moisture Conditioner also contains intensive moisturizing agents that provide extreme nourishment to dry, dull, chemically tortured hair. It will re-nourish and hydrate your hair leaving it soft, silky and lovely to the touch. 

• Arosci, High Beam Shine Serum 

Ideal for using either before you flat iron or afterward to add definition and separation following styling. It leaves the hair with a high gloss finish and illuminating shine.

• Cuccio’s Natural Body Butters.  

Each of the four formulas contains pure shea butter infused with essences that will calm your senses.

• PERFECT 4 PLATINUM Shampoo & Conditioner samples

ZeroSulfate strengthening formula cleanses and softens, while enhancing brightness, shine and colour retention on high-lift hair.

Lovely Beauty Boxes available click here to get yours!

•  Redken Smooth Lock Shampoo and Conditioner 

Guarantees to tame even the frizziest hair. This frizz fighting combo will not only smooth your hair but add intensive strength, leaving your hair healthy, strong and shiny.

• MAC Mineral Facial Cleanser and the MAC Green Cleansing Gel.  

Both cleansing products are great for all skin types. 

•  Youngblood cosmetics products 

Designed to enhance your natural beauty.  Each product is infused with natural minerals that work with your skin to give you a flawless finish.

• BYPHASSE make-up removing wipes for mature skin
  

Fast and deep cleaning in one step. Its
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Lovely Beauty Boxes available click here to get yours!

Industry makeup artist leaders, Lorrie Turk & Kathy Jeung, helped our COVERGIRLs P!NK & Taylor Swift look their best at last night’s American Music Awards as they shined on the red carpet and on stage! 

For Taylor’s look, Lorrie Turk focused on the red carpet dress look for inspiration and made sure that Taylor’s look could easily be modified from red carpet to the stage for a performance from her latest album, RED. 

For P!NK’s look, Kathy was inspired by Hollywood glamour, but yet wanted to keep it simple. P!NK performed a hit song from her latest album for which she goes on tour for next year, her tour will all be sponsored by COVERGIRL. 

Both of our COVERGIRL spokespersons used the new CG Clump Crusher mascara, available in stores now.

COVERGIRL Taylor Swift at the 2012 American Music Awards, by makeup artist, Lorrie Turk

·        Taylor wanted her knock-out dress to be the inspiration for her AMA red carpet look.  She wanted a high-impact look, and we needed one that could also be easily altered to go into her performance look.

·        I lightly buffed COVERGIRL NatureLuxe Silk Foundation onto her face with a synthetic foundation brush, and powdered only through the center of her face to leave a nice dewy finish on her skin. I then lightly brushed on TruBlend Minerals Blush in True Romance for some soft color and shimmer.

·        I started by dabbing on (using my fingertip) COVERGIRL Intense Shadow Blast in Brown Bling as a base.  Next, I brushed on (with an eyeshadow brush) Eye Enhancers 1-kit shadow in Brown Smolder all over the lid, from the lash-line to just beneath her brow bone and her lower lash-line. Using Liquiline Blast Eyeliner in Black Fire, I then lined her upper and lower lash-line heavily, blending up and out to eliminate hard lines, leaving her eyes soft and smoky. We finished with several coats of (New!) LashBlast Clump Crusher mascara in Very Black.

·        Lastly, I used NatureLuxe Gloss Balm in Grenache, applying it directly from the tube.


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COVERGIRL Taylor Swift en los premios  American Music Awards 2012, por la maquillista de las estrellas, Lorrie Turk

·        Taylor quería que su fabuloso vestido fuera la inspiración central para su look en la alfombra roja de los premios AMA. Ella quería un look de alto impacto, y necesitábamos que este look también pudiera ser fácilmente modificado a la hora de salir a presentar su espectáculo.

·        Apliqué ligeramente la base  COVERGIRL NatureLuxe Silk Foundation en su cara con una brocha de hebras sintéticas,  colocándola sólo en el centro de la cara para lograr un acabado natural que hiciera resplandecer su piel. Luego le aplique un poco de  TruBlend Minerals Blush in True Romance  para añadir un poco de color y luminosidad.

·        Utilizando mi dedo, coloqué un poco de sombra  COVERGIRL Intense Shadow Blast en Brown Bling  como base. Luego coloqué con una brocha para ojos la sombra  Eye Enhancers 1-kit shadow en Brown Smolder en todo el párpado, desde la línea de las  pestañas hasta  justo abajo del hueso de las cejas y debajo de la línea de las pestañas inferiores. Con el delineador líquido color negro  Liquiline Blast Eyeliner en Black Fire, delineé  fuertemente la parte superior e inferior de las pestañas, difuminándolas hacia  arriba y hacia afuera para eliminar las líneas marcadas, dejando sus ojos suaves y dándole un toque ahumados. Para terminar los ojos, coloqué  varias capas de la nueva mascara  LashBlast Clump Crusher mascara en Very Black.

·        Por último, utilicé  NatureLuxe Gloss Balm en Grenache, aplicado directamente del embase.

COVERGIRL P!NK at the 2012 American Music Awards, by makeup artist, Kathy Jeung

·        P!NK’s beautiful bronze leather and chiffon dress was modern and strong, yet feminine, so we wanted to do a makeup that reflected that, a simple, paired down but glowing, glamorous beauty look. We've been doing a lot of smokey eyed looks lately, so thought we'd mix it up and do a look that felt a bit like old Hollywood glamour, but in a modern way, with focus on the eyes, especially the lash line and lashes.

·        I applied foundation using a foundation brush and then further blended with a moistened sponge, then set with a light dusting ofCOVERGIRL Professional Loose Powder powder around the t-zone. For touch-ups, I used COVERGIRL Clean Oil Control Pressed Powder. I first applied a peach shade blush, CG Classic Color Blush in Natural Glow on the apples of the cheek and blended outward and up. Then I applied a shimmery bronzer, CG Cheekers Bronzer in Golden Tan along the upper outer cheekbone area and also on outer temples (upper sides of face near eyes). 

·        For eyebrows, I used a few soft strokes of CG Brow & EyeMakers Pencil in Soft Blonde to define, then brushed into place with CGProfession Natural Lash clear mascara. For the eyes, I first applied CG Eye Enhancers in Champagne all over the lid and on the brow bone. Next I applied a bronze shadow, CG Eye Enhancers in Mink into the crease and blended well. Along the outer corner of the eye, I used a metallic color that wonderfully matched her dress, CG Eye Enhancers in Tapestry Taupe. To get depth along the lash line, CG Liquiline Blast Eeyeliner in Black Fire, drawn with a bit of a cat eye shaped at the outer corners, then smudged. Over that to further define, I used CG LineBlast 24 Hour Eyeliner in Enduring Black, in a thin line along lash line. Along the outer lower lash line, I again used CG Eye Enhancers in Tapestry Taupe to accent to cat eye shape. To add a little more dimension and to further blend, I added CG Cheekers Bronzer in Copper Radiance in the area around the brow bone with a medium fluffy brush. Over curled lashes, I apply 2 coats of CG Clump Crusher by LashBlast Mascara in Very Black on the top lashes. Because of its amazing staying power with no smudges, I used CG LashBlast 24HR Mascara on the lower lashes - 2 coats to really bring out her already long lower lashes.

·        (For P!NKs performance, I lined the inside upper and lower rims of eyes with  CG Liquiline Blast Eeyeliner in Black Fire and added CG Eye Enhancers in Shimmering Onyx around the outer corners of her eyes, then colored cream shadow and pigment powders all over her face and body)

·        I prepared the lips with a lip balm while I was doing skin preparation so it had a chance to absorb into lips. I started with CG LipPerfection Lip Liner in Smoky to define the lip edges, and then added CG Outlast All-Day Lipcolor in Faint Hue, let that set, then applied the corresponding clear lip gloss over to add more shine.

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COVERGIRL P!NK en los premios  American Music Awards 2012, por el artista de maquillaje, Kathy Jeung

·        El hermoso vestido de cuero bronce y chiffon que lució P!NK era moderno y fuerte, pero al mismo tiempo femenino, por lo que queríamos crear un maquillaje que refleja eso,  un look simple pero que a la vez fuera glamuroso para que iluminara su belleza. Últimamente,  hemos estado haciendo un montón de looks con ojos ahumados, así que decidimos mezclar y hacer un look que se asemejara un poco al viejo glamur de Hollywood, pero de una manera moderna, enfocado en los ojos, sobre todo en la línea alrededor de las pestañas y en las pestañas.

·        Coloqué la base con una brocha para aplicar base y posteriormente la  difuminé con una esponja humedecida, fijándola  con una fina capa de polvo COVERGIRL Professional Loose Powder alrededor de la zona T. Para retoques, utilicé COVERGIRL Clean Oil Control Pressed Powder. Seguido a esto, comencé por aplicarle un rubor en tono melocotón , CG Classic Color Blush en Natural Glow en las mejillas  difuminándolo hacia afuera y hacia arriba  para luego aplicarle un bronceador con brillo, CG Cheekers Bronzer en Golden Tan  a lo largo de la zona superior exterior de los pómulos y también en el lado superior del rostro cerca de los ojos.

·        Para las cejas, delineé unos pocos trazos suaves de CG Brow & EyeMakers Pencil en Soft Blonde para definirlas, luego las cepillé para colocarlas en su lugar con la máscara transparente  Profession Natural Lash clear mascara. Para los ojos, primero apliqué CG Eye Enhancers en Champagne  cubriendo todo el párpado hasta debajo del hueso de la ceja. Luego coloqué una sombra bronce, CG Eye Enhancers en Mink en la cresta del ojo difuminándola bien. Seguido a esto, a lo largo de la esquina externa del ojo, utilicé el color metálico CG Eye Enhancers en Tapestry Taupe que hacía juego de manera perfecta con su vestido. Para obtener profundidad a lo largo de la línea de las pestañas, apliqué  CG Liquiline Blast Eeyeliner en Black Fire, dándole un poco de forma de ojo de gato en las esquinas exteriores, combinándolo luego. Para definir aun más, utilicé sobre esto, CG LineBlast 24 Hour Eyeliner en Enduring Black, trazando una fina línea a lo largo de línea de las pestañas. Luego en la parte exterior de la línea de las pestañas inferiores, volví  a utilizar CG Eye Enhancers en Tapestry Taupe para acentuar la forma del ojo de gato. Para agregar un poco más de dimensión y difuminar, añadí CG Cheekers Bronzer en Copper Radiance en el área alrededor del hueso de las cejas con una brocha más abullonada de tamaño mediano. Sobre las pestañas rizadas, apliqué 2 capas de CG Clump Crusher LashBlast Mascara en Very Black en la parte superior de las pestañas. Debido a su increíble duración sin dejar grumos, utilicé CG LashBlast 24HR Mascara en las pestañas inferiores - 2 capas para realmente resaltar sus ya largas pestañas inferiores.

·        (Para la actuación de P!NK, delineé el interior de los ojos en la parte superior e inferior con CG Liquiline Blast Eeyeliner in Black Fire añadiendo  CG Eye Enhancers in Shimmering Onyx alrededor de las esquinas exteriores de sus ojos, para luego colocar una sombra de color crema y polvos pigmentados por  toda su cara y cuerpo)

·        Preparé los labios con un bálsamo para labios mientras estaba preparando  la piel para darle tiempo a que los labios fueran adsorbiendo el bálsamo. Comencé con CG LipPerfection Lip Liner in Smoky para definir los bordes del labio, y luego los rellené con CG Outlast All-Day Lipcolor in Faint Hue, esperé a que se fijara un poco y luego apliqué el labial claro correspondiente para añadir más brillo.

The epic finale to the Twilight series, BREAKING DAWN PART 2 is in theaters November 16. Kristen Stewart, Rob Pattinson and Taylor Lautner step one last time into their roles of the beloved Bella, Edward and Jacob as the film picks up right as Bella becomes a vampire. 

After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the Volturi. Hispanics actors, Mia Maestro and Cristian Carmargo also star in the film as Carmen and Eleazar, vampires who are part of the Denali clan and friends of the Cullens.

In celebration of the film’s release and as a treat for Latina Twi-hards everywhere, we worked with leading Hispanic makeup artist and brow specialist, Marco Ochoa to create a special Latina Twilight makeup video focusing on Mia Maestro’s character, Carmen. Marco goes over a few quick steps to look like a sexy vampiro look in under 5 minutes!

Marco Ochoa, Hispanic makeup artist:

·         Tip #1 / Contouring is a very important step when creating a vampire look. It allows you to accentuate certain features such as temples and cheekbones. It is also very important to build color when contouring, never apply too much at once.
·         Tip #1 / El contorno facial es un paso muy importante para crear una apariencia de vampiro. Te permite acentuar ciertos rasgos faciales tal como las sienes y los pómulos. También es importante aumentar el color para crear contorno facial, nunca hay que aplicar demasiado a la vez.
·         Tip #2 / When creating a smokey eye for a vampire look, go for tones such as dark plum, maroon, grey, or black.  Remember that blending is key to a flawless smoky eye effect.
·         Tip #2 / Para crear una apariencia de vampiro con ojos ahumados, usa tonos como lila oscuro, granate, gris o negro. Recuerda que la mezcla de ambos tonos es clave para lucir un maquillaje ahumado impecable.
·         Ti p#3 / Brows are very important when creating a vampire look. You can change the expression or character of your vampire simply by the way you choose to define your brows. Go for a dark brown or raven color when filling in brows
·         Tip #3 / Las cejas son muy importantes para crear una apariencia de vampiro. Puedes cambiar la expresión o el carácter de tu vampiro simplemente con la manera que escogas como definir tus cejas.  Usa un marrón oscuro o color negro cuando rellenes las cejas.
·         Tip #4 / Burgundy, plum, and berry color stains are all in for this season. Pick any of these when trying to go for that dark vampy look.
·         Tip #4 / Tintes guinda, lila y mora están de moda esta temporada. Escoge cualquiera de estos cuando quieras lucir esa apariencia vampiresa oscura.

Emiliani Enterprises, one of the top beauty product distributors and educational experts on the East Coast, presents 2012's Emiliani Beauty Expo, Runway V, and special Vidal Sassoon tribute taking place from October 20th-22 at the NJ Convention and Expo Center in Edison, NJ for professionals and students in the salon and fashion industries.

Emiliani created this year's theme to show recognition and appreciation to the five elements of fashion and how they all join together to make this industry successful. The five elements being acknowledged are Beauty Editors, Make Up Artists, Hair Colorists, Clothing Designers, and Hair Designers.

In an essential two-day event for fashion artists, stylists and students alike, this year's beauty show will feature exhibitor displays showcasing the most innovative new products with hands-on demonstrations and workshops from leading artists in the beauty and fashion industry including Phillip Wilson sponsored by ColorProof; Rocky Vitelli, Leonel Rodriguez and Anna Cantu sponsored by Farouk; Tina Crenshaw and Boyd Parris sponsored by Framesi; Damien Carney and Shannon Simmonds sponsored by Joico; Leeanne Shade and Lenny Strand sponsored by Logics; Ammon Carver and Daniel Roldan sponsored by Matrix; Scott Cole, Linda Yodice, Jennifer Sparveri, and Noogie Thai sponsored by Paul Mitchell; and Faye Judson and Ian Browning sponsored by Sexy Hair; Patrick McIvor; and Michael O'Rourke founder of Rock Your Hair.  

On October 20th, in an honorary opening night event, Emiliani will host a special tribute to Vidal Sassoon with an inspirational runway show featuring all main stage artists and fashion designer Elisa Jimenez from the hit television show, Project Runway. Joining them is special guest Elan Sassoon. The rest of the night will consist of a cocktail hour, meet and greet with the artists, red carpet interviews, main stage presentation and a preview of the show floor.

Emiliani is collaborating with Stephen Marinaro (TheSalonGuy) who is one of the top media correspondents at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and several fashion events throughout the East Coast, to bring you a never-been-done-before runway event. Guests will be able to see top salons and fashion designers collaborate together to create a spectacular runway show on October 21st and 22nd featuring a 100 foot runway positioned in the center of the main show floor. The fashion designers featured are: Elisa Jimenez from Project Runway, Geary Marcello, Thomas Lavone, Shauntele, Ola Hawatmeh, Ana Segura and Simone Rodrigues. Joining them is fashion stylist Engie Hassan.

The Emiliani Beauty Expo will be held on Sunday October 21st & Monday October 22nd from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets range from $40.00 - $99.00. To order tickets call800.624.0405 ext. 3976 (EXPO) or email beautyexpo@emiliani.com. For a full list of all exhibitors and a layout of the show, key speakers and workshops, visit www.emiliani.com.