Tag Archives | makeup

Using Makeup To Go From Cystic Acne To Flawless Skin (Video Tutorial)

By SoLatina | January 9, 2012 - 2:10 pm |
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Makeup can be optional but for some girls makeup is necessary. This brave girl gives us the opportunity to see what her life battle with Cystic Acne is like and what she does to achieve perfect looking skin. She shows us that nothing in life is impossible, because she is actually a MODEL! Can you believe it? Very inspiring! Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – “What Are The Best Foundations For Oily Skin?”

By SoLatina | December 20, 2011 - 3:38 pm |
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QUESTION: What are the the best (and low cost) foundations out there for oily type skin? I have very oily skin and liquid foundation seems to make it worse. Or maybe it’s just the brand I’m using? YVETTE’S ADVICE: Hello Chica. It could be the brand but it could mainly be the ingredients, too. If you use an oil based foundation this will intensify the problem because you are adding oil on top of oil. A solution to that would be … Read more →

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – "Amada Brasília!" (Brazil Inspired Eyeshadow Tutorial)

By SoLatina | December 1, 2011 - 12:04 pm |
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SoLatina site cosmetologist Yvette Camilo presents her newest makeup tutorial, “Amada Brasília!”. This time Yvette is paying homage to the great country of Brazil, and its green and yellow colors. Check out how she turns her eyelids into the color scheme of one of the most beautiful countries in South America. And a big shout out to all of the Brazilians on SoLatina. Muahz! Click HERE to see more of Yvette’s tutorials and to read all of her columns! And click Read more →

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – "Bright Red Lipstick On Dark-Skinned Latinas?"

By SoLatina | November 23, 2011 - 5:37 am |
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QUESTION: Hi Yvette. I have a question for you. I am Mexican and dark-skinned. All my friends say I should wear bright red lipstick when we go out to the club because it will look good on me. I’ve tried it a few times and even though I get compliments, I think it looks awful on me. I have dark skin so I think a darker shade will compliment my lips and skin tone better. Am I right or are my … Read more →

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – "The Truth About Many Small Makeup Companies…"

By SoLatina | November 10, 2011 - 9:05 am |
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Hope you are having yourself a lovely day! So, some of you were informed recently that I was coming out with my own makeup line called “ZombieGlam”. I voluntarily decided to put it on hold, though, because when I do things I like to do them as right and as perfect as possible. In the process of educating myself, buying ingredients to experiment with, researching, contacting the FDA about requirements, etc. I came across a few issues that I would like … Read more →

A Guest Makeup Video Tutorial From Naya – "Forest Smoke Look"

By SoLatina | November 9, 2011 - 8:06 am |
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Hey chicas! Naya (100% Mexicana) did an amazing “Forest Smoke” video tutorial. As soon as I saw it I wanted to share it with you guys. Please visit Naya’s YouTube page for more of her tutorials.

Stila Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick (Review)

By SoLatina | June 28, 2011 - 10:24 am |
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Product: Stila Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick Review: This liquid lipstick is the best in the market. It comes in six different colors including red, hot pink, tan, etc. It may last you six hours, no smear, even after drinking or licking your lips. It’s by Stila Cosmetics. Number Of Stars: 5/5 Review by: Adaixa PLEASE CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO READ DISCLAIMER: SoLatina – Write A Review Disclaimer

"Makeup Is Art!" (A Facebook Guest Blog From Yvette)

By SoLatina | June 15, 2011 - 1:43 pm |
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Many of you know that I am the Licensed Cosmetologist and Make-Up Artist for the SoLatina page, a website that caters to Single Latino Mothers and Latinas everywhere. I answer questions about make-up, do tutorials on how to achieve a specific look and show how to ENHANCE your beauty through make-up. Well it turns out that I was pretty much attacked in a post that was published yesterday about finding the right shade of foundation. Then I just so happened to … Read more →

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – "How Do I Find The Correct Color Foundation?"

By SoLatina | June 14, 2011 - 12:36 am |
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QUESTION: What is the best way to find a foundation that will match your skin tone? And do you have any suggestions on makeup brands that work well for Latino skin colors (I’m medium-morenita)? YVETTE’S ADVICE: Hello chica! I myself have had the “Battle of the Titans” trying to find the correct color foundation. Unfortunately, it’s not like you can go into a pharmacy and try on every single foundation to see which one feels best. I have found that going … Read more →

Cosmetologist Yvette Camilo – Midnight Gypsy, Fierce Smoky Eye Feat. Kat Von D (Video Tutorial)

By SoLatina | June 11, 2011 - 12:57 am |
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Here is Yvette’s newest makeup video tutorial. Today she’s doing a Midnight Gypsy, Fierce Smoky Eye look featuring Kat Von D makeup products. If you’d like to see Yvette do a specific type of tutorial, please e-mail her at: [email protected] . Click LIKE below if you LIKE this tutorial! PLEASE CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO READ DISCLAIMER: SoLatina & Yvette Camilo Disclaimer