Thalia y su mama que en paz descanse...sorry for your loss!

Thalia and Yolanda her mother who passed away yesterday

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.

Makeup on Chiquinquira Delgado

Here's a backstage shot from a photo shoot that will be published soon.  Chiqui is GORGEOUS and all we had to do was emphazise her eyes (they're hazel and change from a beautiful light brown to a yellow chestnutt like color)  Makeupforever HD foundation and the new Mary kay Lovelash mascara. 

Makeup on Chiquinquira Delgado by Luis Casco

Feliz dia de las madres---Happy mother's day!!!

Big kiss and hugs to all the moms out there who put up with all of us :)!!!!
Here's my mami last December:  Besos mami!!!

Daisy Casco/ Palms Springs, Dec 2010

Makeup looks on Sofia and Salma at the Met Ball

Two days ago at the 2011 Costume Institute Ball in NY Latinas were represented amongst all of the Fashion and Entertainment world's elite.  Check out the makeup looks on Sofia Vergara (who wore Carolina Herrera) and Salma Hayek (in Alexander McQueen).

Makeup look on Sofia Vergara at the 2011 Met ball

Sofia Vergara at the Met Ball by Celebrity Makeup Artist Kayleen McAdams
Sofia Vergara wore a Carolina Herrera and it was all in the eyes for this beauty look!
•    For skin I wanted her to have a silky, light look; I used COVERGIRL NatureLuxe Silk Foundation in Nutmeg and set that with COVERGIRL Clean Pressed Powder in Warm Beige and used COVERGIRL Cheekers Blush in Plumberry Glow. This gave her a warm look with soft cheeks.
•    We wanted to make the focus of this look the eye so we went with a strong black liner but as a subtle cat eye rather than a harsh line. In order to give the liner staying power, I like to layer different products.  I started by lining the eye with into a cat eye shape with COVERGIRL LiquilineBlast Eyeliner in Black Fire and then went over that same line with COVERGIRL LineExact Liquid Liner in Very Black.
•    I then blended dark chocolate brown eyeshadow starting from the outer corners and blending in towards the center. Along the bottom lash line I used the COVERGIRL LiquilineBlast Eyeliner in Brown Blaze and blended the liner with a black shadow to set it.I then used two coats of the COVERGIRL LashBlast Fusion Mascara in Very Black to thicken the lashes and finish her look.

Makeup on Salma Hayek at the 2011 Met Ball

Salma Hayek at the Met Ball by Celebrity Makeup Artist Kristofer Buckle
Salma was wearing the last gown Alexander McQueen made! I used peach and gold to add heat to the neutral browns in the smoke around Salma’s gorgeous brown eyes.
•    First, I blended in COVERGIRL NatureLuxe Silk Foundation in Nutmeg to accentuate her golden complexion.
•    I used COVERGIRL ExactEyelights Eye-Brightening Eyeshadow in Vibrant Brown to add drama to the upper lashline using a soft brush. Then with a flat lining brush used a metallic black closer to the lash line. Then, I added two coats of COVERGIRL LashBlast Fusion Mascara in Black for extra pop!  On her cheeks I used a peachy pink color, COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush in Plush Peach.
•    Lastly, I used a gold eye shadow on her cheek bones to give her an ethereal glow. To finish her look, I used COVERGIRL LipPerfection lipcolor in Sultry.