Celebrity Makeup Artist Mario Dedivanovic Gives Back

Makeup Artist Mario Dedivanovic with his client, Kim Kardashian

Mario Dedivanovic is a celebrity makeup artist whose work and portfolio are truly impressive. 

But more on that later. 

Most impressive to Nineveh, of course, is the work that Mario is doing to make the world a beautiful place.

Mario told us that he tries to give back as much as he can by using his makeup skills and his time.
  

"It's the least I [can] do and I look forward to giving back more in the future." 

During fashion week last year, Mario invited recording artist and actress Adrienne Bailon to The Lower East Side Girls Club.
"I gave a full makeup demo on Adrienne to a room filled with young women and even some boys from the charity. 

I wanted them all to see the amount of work that is put into magazine covers and red carpets in hopes of raising their self esteem and showing them that no one is perfect. 

I also taught the girls a bunch of simple makeup tips that they could use on themselves daily or for college interviews, etc.   I reached out to a few makeup companies that sponsored and gave me a bunch of product to gift all of the girls with.  The energy in the room that day was spectacular.  The kids were so happy and grateful for everything, and so was I."

Recently, Mario was asked to be the key makeup artist for The Inspiration Gala fashion show.  The entire events proceeds went to amFar - the Foundation for AIDS Research.  

"I didn't think twice to say yes, and in fact, I was very honored to give my time for such a great charity.  I brought in my team of artists who all devoted their time to work on the show.    

Smashbox cosmetics gladly sponsored me, and as always, they provided us with all their amazing product.  Love Smashbox!"

Mario also recently hosted two workshops in L.A. for Industry Art Shops, which allowed him to choose a charity of his choice to give a percentage of the workshop proceeds.

"I chose an amazing charity called CARRY - The Coalition for At-Risk Youth. CARRY is an non-profit organization dedicated to changing the lives of foster youth suffering from debilitating skin disorders. I look forward to soon meeting the beautiful children at CARRY and to continue to help change the lives of all children who suffer."

In addition to his charitable work, Mario is a full-time Makeup Artist. I asked him which projects or people he has been most proud to work with.


"I enjoy so many jobs that I work on and the people I work with as well. One I'm very proud of is my first global advertising campaign.  It was for Pioneer Electronics.  Genius photographer and good friend David Field shot the three day campaign, and one of the images is a black and white of a model morphing into a butterfly.  It's framed and hangs on my living room wall for years [now].  I guess that job made me feel 'official'. 

I have to of course mention my work with the beauty, Kim Kardashian.  Whether I make her up for a red carpet, a beauty campaign, a Harpers Bazaar shoot or for her TV show, I am always proud of my work on her.  Kim carries  every look with such grace, beauty and class.  Doing her makeup is hardly a job. Its a beautiful experience. "

Based on his work in the field with beauties like Kim, Mario has inevitably had opportunities to create a product or tool to help in his professional work. 

He has already created a product called Eye M Glam for Giella Cosmetics, which he describes as "a gorgeous all over highlighter that gives your skin a sheer golden glow, and it's truly a universal shade.  I created the product while sitting on my apartment floor one evening.  It was for myself to use on my clients and I never thought for a second that it would be available for sale.  When Giella saw Eye M Glam, she wanted to include it as a product in her line.  Within a couple of months people from all over the world were ordering Eye M Glam from Giella.com.  The reviews have been very positive, and it's getting more popular every day."

For aspiring makeup artist's, Mario's humble starts are an inspiration. He worked at a fragrance counter at a department store. He was constantly mistaken for a makeup artist, and as he began offering his advice, his natural talent and ability in makeup artistry became evident to him and those around him, and he pursued the field wholeheartedly.  


I asked him what advice he has for those who are considering a career in makeup artistry.

"My advice to those of you considering a career in makeup artistry is to pay your dues by testing a lot for your book and assisting bigger artists as much as you possibly can.  You will learn the tricks of the trade and be better prepared to deal with any issues on a shoot or job. 

I think it's also critical that you research  the industry past and present. Understand the looks from each era and be familiar with the names of designers, models, photographers, hairstylists, agencies, etc. You can never know or learn enough."

You can check out Mario's website at:
http://blog.makeupbymario.com/

Mario's tweet about this article. :)

The Body Shop Gives Back

The Body Shop is known for having products that provide fragrances that delight the senses and invoke relaxation or rejuvenation, based on the aroma that you select.  

Because it's target customer base is women, I was happy to learn of a special  campaign that The Body Shop is running that helps bring awareness to the issue of domestic violence and a program that specifically helps child victims of this abuse.

All proceeds from every Daisy Soap (Regulary $4 USD...at the time of this article, there is a sale for only $1 USD!!!) - a vegetable facial cleansing soap and $2 from each Stop Violence in the Home Lip Care Stick ($5 USD) go to the National Domestic Violence hotline.

What struck me as special about The Body Shop's mission with regards to Domestic Violence Awareness is the company's concern with the long-term impact of domestic violence on children, who they describe  as: "the most marginalized and vulnerable group of victims..."

In 2006 their concern that "while it is widely accepted that growing up around domestic violence is a devastating experience for many children, worryingly little is known about the full extent of the problem."

To learn more so as to have the information needed to fight this problem, The Body Shop partnered with UNICEF to conduct a study. The findings included:"the research provides what we believe is a first, critical step towards a fuller picture of how many children are exposed to violence in the home. "

You can read the full article of their findings here. 

For more information on Domestic Violence, including the profile of an abuser, why people tend to become abusers, and why women often stay in abusive relationships, click here to read The Body Shop's article on Domestic Violence Awareness. 

  

The article also includes information on how you can help a friend, co-worker, or loved one who is in an abusive relationship, and a list of Domestic Violence Resources for those who are ready to ask for help or who have questions or concerns about Domestic Violence.

Let's not let another moment pass without us standing up for the children who are exposed to domestic violence. We must be their voice. They need to count on you and I to make sure they are safe.

The Balm Cosmetics Company Gives Back

One of our favorite MakeUp Artists, Lauren Luke, best known by her YouTube handle, Panacea81, loves her cute little pugs and has brought awareness to this breed by including them in many of her makeup tutorial videos.


But Lauren is not the only makeup lover who adores little Pugs. The Balm cosmetics company has a campaign called "the Balm to the Rescue."

Their lip balm treatment is formulated with all vegan ingredients - absolutely no animal byproducts. We think it's a good find because it includes "micro-exfoliating crystals" that help de-funk your lips to keep them looking healthy, smooth and natural and to prep your lips for flawless lipstick application.


The balm comes in an oversize 0.25 oz (7.08 grams)container, and the company is donating a generous 100% of the proceeds from its sale (retail price $16 USD) to Pug Rescue in Sacramento. 

This organization helps restore a life of happiness and goodness to pugs who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned, and they prevent the animals from being euthanized. 


At press time, the Balm was sold out of this product, but keep an eye out for it, and in the meantime, visit www.PugPros.org to learn more about how you can help. And, in the words of the Balm: "Kindness is not breed specific. For other rescue groups or shelters, please search online in your area."

Jersey Shores Celebrity MakeUp Artist Leora Edut Gives Back!

It was my pleasure to interview Celebrity Makeup Artist Leora Edut.  Following her passion since 1995, Leora started out with MAC Cosmetics and has since been featured by MTV, D&G, America's Top Model, Glamour Magazine...the list goes on. 

She's worked with big names, including Rihanna, Molly Sims, Kelis, Kate Voegele, and the cast of Jersey Shores doing their season premier press, including GMA, E, and Extra just a couple of weeks ago.

She also enjoys working on the runway with fashion models for names like Dolce and Gabanna, Halston, Sean John, Tom Ford, and Baby Phat. The variety keeps things interesting. 

Leora caught our attention because although she is so busy working in the entertainment and fashion industries, she has become a "Beauty Activist," whose heart has been touched and motivated to help a population that needs so much beauty and encouragement in their lives - victims of domestic violence.

Leora volunteers her time and makeup skills at such organizatins as Good Shepherd Services, GEMS, Genesis House III, and Brookhaven of Grace Smith House (a domestive violence program).

Leora shared that she considers herself to have been a "troubled teen" who hung around with a rough crowd in Detroit.  When she had the opportunity to move to New York to follow her passion of makeup artistry, she jumped at the chance to turn her life around.

"I have become a role model and inspiration for young women and spend my time with them,[teaching them how to go] after their dreams and passions," she told Nineveh Makeup Ministries, "You can say my life's mission is to now help young girls and be an inspiration for others."

Keep it up, Leora! You're an inspiration to all of us!

Celebrity Makeup Artist Debra Macki Gives Back!

Celebrity Makeup Artist Debra Macki is one of the most respected and soughtafter artists in the Makeup Industry. The list of celebrities in her portfolio reads like a who's who of Hollywood, and includes: Rhianna, Cyndi Lauper, Ke$ha, Dr. Oz, and Al Gore. She is a style editor on JAM'N 94.5 FM and at Kiss 108 FM in Boston, and has worked for Nikelodeon, People Magazine, Oxygen Network, and Cosmogirl! Magazine amongst others.

She teaches makeup artistry classes that are esteemed by her professional colleagues and is very approachable with her fans, responding regularly via her Twitter account.

She's a vegetarian who adores animals, but her heart extends beyond this to hurting populations in need.

Debra Macki shares her time and incredible makeup artistry skills to help a cervical cancer charity known as the Yellow Umbrella Organization.  In 2009, she created an eye shadow palette that includes 3 shades for your eyes (representing the 3 steps to saving your cervix: HPV test by age 30+, Pap test by age 21, and HPV vaccine ages 9-26).

A generous 80% of the prodits from the sale of the palette go directly to the Yellow Umbrella charity. You can go to http://www.theyellowumbrella.org/ to purchase a palette or to learn more on preventing cervical cancer.



Nude Shimmer, Plum, Purple/Blue Sparkle



As of next week, Debra Macki will be part of The Yellow Umbrella's "Paint Salem, Massachusetts Yellow" campaign, during which she will travel the world over with the organization to promote cervical cancer prevention.

http://www.debramacki.com/

http://twitter.com/debramacki

http://www.facebook.com/DebraMackiMUA

http://www.theYellowUmbrella.org

Thank you for all that you do, Debra!

Debra Macki's tweet about this article. :)

Josie Maran Cosmetics has Teamed Up With City of Hope

Thank you to Professional Freelance MakeUp Artist Crystal Strayer of Los Angeles for sharing this with us.

According to Josie Moran's  website:

"Josie Maran has teamed up with City of Hope, a leading cancer research, treatment, and education institution, to launch the Get One Give One Campaign.

For each GOGO mascara purchased, Josie Maran Cosmetics will donate one mascara to a City of Hope cancer patient/survivor (up to 5,000 units). Thereafter, through Aug. 2012, $1.00 from the sale of each GOGO mascara will be donated to City of Hope's research, treatment, and education of women's cancers.

Minimum donation of $25,000. With your purchase, you are helping women look better, feel better, and build self-esteem. Now isn't that beautiful?"

If you try this one, please do let us know what you think.

Celebrity MakeUp Artist Pamela Barrios Gives Back

I came across an article on professional MakeUp Artist Pamela Barrios, and I asked her if I could share the information here at Nineveh MakeUp Ministries...She was delighted!

Pamela is a licensed esthetician in New Jersey and a freelance makeup artist both there and in New York. She specializes in Fashion, Runway, and Beauty. She is also exploring the art of Body Painting.

She's worked on celebrities such as Kat Deluna,Kendra Wilkinson, and
Kika Rocha, and she works regularly on Celebrity hair stylist Christo's creative team, which worked on some of the the segments of the Russell Simmons Project on the Oxygen Network.

But if you ask her who her favorite clients are, she may tell you that they are (extra)ordinary women that she meets when she does volunteer makeup artistry work at Dress for Success in Hudson County.  According to the agency's website: 

"Even with the demands of balancing career and family, Pamela generously volunteers her time to provide clients with beauty make-overs and skin care seminars.  A wealth of knowledge who advocates the importance of skin care, the best tip Pamela gives clients 'stop smoking'” oh and the recipe for homemade 'brown sugar lip scrub'."

In addition to all of this, she is the proud Mom of 3 young boys.

Learn More about MUA Pamela Barrios and her work:

www.pambmakeup.carbonmade.com

www.facebook.com/pbmakeup

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