My work on the new Cosmopolitan en Español!

Cosmopolitan en Esapñol May 2011 Makeup Luis Casco, Styling Brett McCall, Photos by Beth Studenberg

Cosmopolitan en Español May 2011 Makeup Luis Casco, Styling Brett McCall, Photos by Beth Studenberg

Makeup by Luis Casco Stylist Brett McCall Photos by Beth Studenberg

Makeup by Luis Casco Stylist Brett McCall Photos by Beth Studenberg

Just a couple of months ago I had the opportunity to work in Isla Mujeres, Mexico for a series of editorials.  This is the first one that's come out for Cosmo en Español/Mexico and on beautiful Colombian model Karen Carreño ( you might have seen her as a GUESS girl before).  I've already been asked what I used on her skin for the cover, she wasn't as tanned as she looks so here it is.  On her body I used MakeUpForever Pro tan gel.  It is quite dark at first but once you blend it (I used a body makeup sponge) gives a beautiful, natural tan look to the skin (not as glistening or sparkly as others)

On her face I used the new Mary Kay TimeWise Luminous-Wear™ Liquid Foundation in Beige 4 followed with Mary Kay® Mineral Bronzing Powder in Canyon gold.

Cosmopolitan usually requests that the focus of the makeup is always on the eyes so I achieved this by using lots of fluttery individual lashes. I used Ardell's individual lashes in short and medium flare. The key here is to alternate between both sizes for a more natural look.
On the lips I wanted a slight frost texture so I alternated different eyeshadows applied over lip balm (a pink shimmer and a light pearl one mostly) Then a touch of clear lip gloss on the top gave it the desired look.
I'll post some other shoots soon.