Telenovela Beauty

If you are one of the very few people that follow me on twitter, then you know I am obsessed with Sacrificio de Mujer, a Venezuelan soap opera that was filmed in Miami, and is currently playing on Univision here in the U.S.  It will be ending soon, and I think I have a pretty good grasp on what it takes to look like a telenovela star =) I haven't used all of the products below (I am no telenovela star), but I am interested in trying them if I haven't already.

Skin: Unsurprisingly, the actresses are pretty fair skinned with light eye colors, but many of them have golden sun tans.  Gorgeous, clear skin is a must - these women probably have access to the best dermatologists and aestheticians in Miami.

Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask:

 La Mer Crème de la Mer:

St. Tropez Self-Tan Lotion:

Institut Esthederm Bronze Repair Anti-Wrinkle Tanning Cream:

Eyes: What you need are dark colored shadows, a lot of black eyeliner, false eyelashes, great mascara and waterproof everything! When you either get your heart broken, find your lost child, get into a heated argument, attend a loved one's funeral, or reminisce about a great former love, expect to shed some tears.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Liner:

MAKE UP FOR EVER Eye Seal:

Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Waterproof:

Nyx Fabulous Lashes:

Hair: No matter what color, your hair needs to shine like glass.  Hair should be reach past your color bone, and possibly slightly curled at the ends.

Davines Conditioner, NouNou Illluminating with Tomato Extract for Colour Treated Hair, 8.45-Ounces

MoroccanOil Gold Glimmer Shine:

Avanti Silicon Mix Shine Hair Polisher:

Sedu Revolution Clipless Curling Iron:

L'Oreal Elnett Hairspray:

Body: Other than a tan, a telenovela star must be bikini/lingerie ready. So get waxed within an inch of your life and start working out (of course, after talking to your doctor about your exercise limitations)

I was surprised to find out that Marjorie de Sousa is blonde!

photo credit:Media Connection/Misha

Kettlebell Leg Workout:


Tabata interval training (this workout starts at around the 3.30 mark):


stock photo and screenshots from videos on: novelasyseries.univision.com


product photo credits: respective link sites (spacenk.com, cremedelamer.com, sttropeztan.com, sephora.com, lancome.com, nyxcosmetics.com, amazon.com, sleekhair.com, roundbrushhair.com, and folica.com)