mark, the beauty and fashion boutique brand of Avon Products, Inc, has been selected as a featured partner by Makeup&GO! – the new studio offering on-the-go, affordable makeup application by professional makeup artists. Makeup&GO! opened its doors on May 25th, 2010, in Los Angeles, offering time-pressed women affordable professional makeup application services.

mark was handpicked from a collection of top boutique beauty brands to be included in each artist’s makeup kit. mark’s unique, first-to-market beauty innovations and on-trend products make it the ideal fit for young and stylish women. The range of selected products will enable the makeup artists to create a gorgeous, makeup look worthy of any occasion.

The decision for mark to join forces with Makeup&GO! was not a difficult one for Claudia Poccia, the Global President of mark. According to Poccia, “mark is always looking for first-to-market opportunities that allow our representatives and customers to interact with the brand, whether it be face to face or in a virtual space. Makeup&GO! is a new concept for the industry and brings a new experience to the brand’s consumer. This collaboration will be mark’s first joint venture with prestige brands in a pro artist service environment.”

Makeup&GO! has 12 makeup stations staffed by artists offering a range of beautifying services from mini touchups to full face makeup applications. Clients are encouraged to schedule an appointment beforehand, but may also feel free to walk-in for services starting at $18. Please visit www.makeupandgo.net or call 1-310-451-6523 for more information.

Allergan, Inc. has announced the national launch of the JUVÉDERM “Switch Up” campaign, spearheaded by television personality Dayna Devon who will share ways to maintain a fresh appearance as women approach milestone birthdays.

Devon, who turns 40 this month and is a mother of two young children, has developed an easy strategy for women to switch up their current routines and take advantage of effective medical aesthetic treatments including JUVÉDERM dermal filler, the number-one selling hyaluronic acid dermal filler in the United States.

“I’m celebrating the ‘big 4-0′ this year so there’s no better time than now to switch up my routine to help me look and feel like the best version of myself,” said Dayna Devon. “As a mom, wife and TV host, I’m always on the go and have little time for myself but I still want to look my best. In my 30s, I began receiving treatment with a dermal filler when I noticed these deep lines starting to form around my nose and mouth that looked like two parentheses and couldn’t be filled in with the creams I was using.”

Devon continued, “When JUVÉDERM became available a few years ago, I switched because it has a smooth formulation and is the only dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid that is approved to last up to one year from initial treatment. Now a new formulation called JUVÉDERM XC includes lidocaine and is available, so I am even more excited about the treatment because I get the same smooth, natural-looking results with a more comfortable injection experience. Plus, I don’t have to spend time waiting for the messy topical anesthetic to take effect.”

Women who want to switch up their routines can become a “fan” of the official JUVÉDERM Facebook page to receive personal tips on how to maintain their best appearance from Dayna Devon every month. In addition to her experiences with JUVÉDERM treatment, Devon will also share tips on energizing fitness routines, making health a priority and expanding horizons with new hobbies to help women look and feel their best.

Derek Jones, M.D., renowned Los-Angeles based dermatologist, says milestone birthdays are the perfect time for patients to switch up their aesthetic routines. “Just like our bodies, skin changes as we age,” said Dr. Jones. “One common complaint I hear from my patients in their 30s and 40s is the appearance of the pesky parentheses due to lost facial volume. To treat those lines, I have been recommending JUVÉDERM smooth-consistency dermal fillers for years and now JUVÉDERM XC with lidocaine offers my patients another reason to make the switch.”

Robert Grant, president of Allergan Medical, a division of Allergan, Inc. said, “Our JUVÉDERM ‘Switch Up’ campaign is a great way to educate women and men about hyaluronic acid dermal filler treatments and encourage them to have a dialogue with a licensed and trained aesthetic-specialty physician about clinically proven treatments that deliver on the promise to help treat wrinkles in the lower part of the face.”

For more information, please click on the “About Safety” link at  www.Juvederm.com or call the Allergan Product Support line at 1-877-345-5372. JUVÉDERM® injectable gel is available by prescription only.

Dayna Devon Interviews With Marta Walsh

Revlon, Inc. has announced that its Almay brand has signed one of Hollywood’s hottest stars, Kate Hudson, as its newest Global Brand Ambassador.

“Almay is known for its fresh, effortless approach to beauty”, said Kate Hudson. “I share that philosophy and I’m honored to be partnering with a brand that believes cosmetics should bring out the natural beauty inside every woman. At the end of the day we all want to have fun and feel beautiful – that’s what Almay is all about.”

In her role as Global Brand Ambassador for Almay, Kate will be the face of new and existing Almay products and will appear in global multi-media campaigns that include television, print, in-store and internet placements. Kate’s first television and print campaign for the brand is set to debut later this year.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Revlon President and Chief Executive Officer, Alan T. Ennis, said “We are thrilled to welcome Kate to the Almay family. She is smart, confident and vivacious. Her energy and youthful spirit are contagious – Kate is a perfect ambassador for the Almay brand.”

In addition to being featured in upcoming global advertising campaigns, Kate Hudson will be involved in various company-sponsored philanthropic and fundraising events. She will represent the brand at the Almay Rainforest Concert on Thursday, May 13th, 2010, at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The concert benefits The Rainforest Foundation, founded by Sting and Trudie Styler to support indigenous and traditional people of the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment.

About Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson took Hollywood by storm in her Academy Award-nominated role of rock groupie Penny Lane, in Almost Famous (2000), for which she won a Golden Globe Award. Her film credits include How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Fool’s Gold, You, Me and Dupree and Bride Wars and, most recently,Rob Marshall’s musical drama, Nine. Kate will next be seen on the big screen in Michael Winterbottom’s The Killer Inside Me with Casey Affleck and Jessica Alba and Earthbound with Kathy Bates and Whoopi Goldberg. She is currently filming the romantic comedy, Something Borrowed.

About Revlon

Revlon is a global color cosmetics, hair color, beauty tools, fragrances, skincare, anti-perspirant / deodorants and beauty care products company whose vision is Glamour, Excitement and Innovation through High-quality Products at Affordable Prices. Revlon® is one of the strongest consumer brand franchises in the world. Revlon’s global brand portfolio includes Revlon® color cosmetics, Almay® color cosmetics, Revlon Colorsilk® hair color, Revlon® beauty tools, Charlie® fragrances, Mitchum® anti-perspirant / deodorants, and Ultima II® and Gatineau® skincare. Websites featuring current product and promotional information can be reached at www.revlon.com, www.almay.com and www.mitchumman.com.

I’m excited to share with you my interview with Didiayer Snyder an Australian model and an American television personality known for her roles on the ABC Network program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Amazing Vacation Homes on the Travel Channel.

In this interview Didiayer Snyder talks to Marta Walsh about her first breaks as a model and TV personality. Her collaboration with Botox Cosmetic. The best part about her roles on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Amazing Vacation Homes. Personal style, beauty philosophy, what’s in her makeup bag, and future plans.

Marta Walsh: Where do you call home?
Didiayer Snyder: California is home. My husband and I just moved to a cute place at the beach.

MW: What were some of your first breaks as a model and TV personality?
DS: My very first job was a TV commercial in Australia for a clothing company, and it wasn’t long after that when I hit the runways.

MW: What do you enjoy most about your roles on ABC Network’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Amazing Vacation Homes on the Travel Channel?
DS: When I worked for Amazing Vacation Homes on the Travel Channel, I really enjoyed meeting the architects. I really love architecture so getting inside their minds was fascinating. On ABC Network’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, it’s definitely the communities that make my week!

MW: How did your collaboration with Botox Cosmetic come about?
DS: As a television personality, motivational speaker, wife, daughter and friend, being my best self is as much about giving back to others as it is about taking care of myself. But a few years ago I noticed that the two lines between my brows – the ones that form an “11” – had deepened and my facial expression didn’t reflect the “me” I felt inside. I did some research and spoke with my doctor, who recommended treatment with BOTOX Cosmetic. I’ve not only been able to lose my “11,” but I’ve regained the confidence that my face expresses how I truly feel inside.

This commitment to being my best self through helping others is what drew me to the BOTOX Cosmetic My Expressions of Kindness charitable campaign, launched by Allergan, Inc., the maker of BOTOX Cosmetic. The campaign celebrates acts of kindness around the country by inviting women and men who are treated with BOTOX Cosmetic, or are considering speaking with their physician about treatment, to fill out a simple My Expressions of Kindness profile on Express KindnessCampaign.com to help raise a quarter of a million dollars for three deserving charities.

MW: What advice can you give anyone considering Botox Cosmetic for the first time?
DS: My advice is to speak with his or her physician first. As with any medical procedure, side effects can occur, so speak with your physician about the risks and benefits of BOTOX Cosmetic, as I did. For more information, please see BOTOX Cosmetic full Product Information, including Medication Guide.

For me, it’s been wonderful to join the ranks of men and women around the country who value BOTOX Cosmetic – not only for the aesthetic results, but also as part of the My Expressions of Kindness charitable campaign. Whether you have experience with the product or have been talking with your physician about treatment, you too can join us in encouraging expressions of kindness!

MW: How would you describe your personal style and what beauty means to you?
DS: My personal style would be comfort, comfort, comfort. Inner beauty is the most important beauty we can have. Kindness looks better on everyone than any designer dress.

MW: What’s in your makeup bag?
DS: Mascara, lip gloss and an eyebrow pencil—three things I can’t leave home without.

MW: What was the first film you’ve ever watched on a date?
DS: I didn’t date much when I was younger, but one of my best movie memories was watching Bridges of Madison County with my husband when we first dated.

MW: What one or two things some people may not know about Didiayer Snyder?
DS: I do free online mentoring for teens that are looking to pursue television careers.

MW: What’s next for Didiayer Snyder?
DS: I started a non-profit and I am heading to Haiti to build 50 homes for Earthquake victims.

Visit the BOTOX Cosmetic official website for additional details.

I would like to thank Didiayer Snyder for a brilliant interview! xo Marta Walsh

Summer 2009 is all about bikini confidence thanks to the Nivea “Good-Bye Cellulite, Hello Bikini Challenge.”

MTV Contest Winner to Join Kim Kardashian and Women Across the Country In Four-Week Nutrition, Fitness, Style and Skin Care Challenge to Look Their Bikini Best!

Women across the country, including celebrities like Kim Kardashian, have been feeling and looking their bikini-best thanks to the NIVEA “Good-bye Cellulite, Hello Bikini Challenge,” the four-week, holistic program combining fitness, nutrition, style and NIVEA’s Good-bye Cellulite skincare products to help women visibly reduce the appearance of cellulite, get in shape and radiate bikini confidence. Now, with beach season in full-throttle, NIVEA Good-bye Cellulite will partner with Challenge expert and celebrity swimsuit designer Shay Todd to present her Miami fashion show and with MTV’s “It’s On with Alexa Chung” to reward one lucky winner with a chance to attend the show as an on-air correspondent for MTV!!!

A Busy Bikini Summer: These activities bookend a busy bikini season for NIVEA’s “Good-bye Cellulite, Hello Bikini Challenge.” Kicking off in April, the brand hosted a Miami beach-side event where the largest gathering of bikini-clad celebrants formed a human alphabet to spell out the word “NIVEA.”

The following month, NIVEA and celebrity swimsuit designer Shay Todd hosted a Memorial Day Weekend backyard Bikini Bash in Malibu, CA. Featuring celebrity guests including Challenge participant Kim Kardashian, the event further encouraged women to say goodbye to their cellulite this summer

“We are thrilled that so many women have been taking the NIVEA ‘Good-bye Cellulite, Hello Bikini Challenge’ and seeing such great results,” said Nicolas Maurer, Vice President, Marketing, Beiersdorf USA, Inc. “Our goal with the challenge has been to get women feeling better about their skin by helping to improve its appearance, so women can fully enjoy the summer and their bikinis.”

Bikini Confidence is Always in Style: Now, NIVEA is showing women how to achieve their best bikini style by partnering with Shay Todd for the designer’s Fashion Show in Miami.

“Here in the heart of Miami at the Shay Todd Fashion Show, we’ve teamed up with NIVEA and we’re celebrating the NIVEA “Good-bye Cellulite, Hello Bikini Challenge.”” said Shay Todd. “I’m surrounded by ladies who are proudly showing off their Shay Todd swimsuits with the added confidence that only comes from being bikini-ready.”

During the show, an MTV contest winner (who herself has completed the NIVEA “Good-bye Cellulite, Hello Bikini” Challenge) will show her confidence by attending the show and serving as an on-air correspondent from the Miami event. The contest was sponsored by NIVEA Goodbye Cellulite in conjunction with MTV’s “It’s On With Alexa Chung.”

For more information on the NIVEA “Good-bye Cellulite, Hello Bikini Challenge” please visit www.NIVEAusa.com/bikini  or for details on the MTV “It’s On With Alexa Chung” contest go to http://casting.mtv.com/shows/nivea-good-bye-cellulite-hello-bikini-challenge.

About NIVEA:  NIVEA is an international leading manufacturer of consumer products for skin and beauty care. The NIVEA brand portfolio includes NIVEA Body, NIVEA Lip Care, NIVEA Body Wash, and NIVEA For Men. For more information on NIVEA, visit our Web site, www.NIVEAusa.com .

I couldn’t be more excited today sharing with you my interview with fabulous Vanessa Williams!

Vanessa Williams doesn’t need too many introductions but here is why she is so great: Vanessa is a singer, songwriter and actress. She made history on September 17, 1983 when she became the first woman of African descent to be crowned Miss America. Williams then launched a career as an entertainer, earning Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award nominations.

Vanessa Williams is also known for her role of Wilhelmina Slater on the hit TV series: Ugly Betty which has been renewed by ABC for a fourth season, and will air on Friday nights at 9:00PM Eastern/8:00PM Central starting Friday October 9, 2009.

In this interview Vanessa Williams talks to Marta Walsh about the BOTOX® Cosmetic: Express Success” campaign. Gives advice to women considering BOTOX® Cosmetic for the first time. Lists her favorite skincare products for face and body. Gives us a sneak peek into her makeup bag. And shares some of her future projects.

Marta Walsh: What is the most memorable moment of your career?
Vanessa Williams: It would have to be my opening night on Broadway “Kiss of the Spider Woman” (1994). As a musical theater major, it was the ultimate success!

MW: When did you first become interested in BOTOX® Cosmetic?
VW: Six years ago, I noticed fine lines developing between my brows that made me look stressed, so I spoke with my dermatologist about my skin care routine and non-surgical options. Together, we decided that BOTOX® Cosmetic was the right option for me. It’s a quick treatment, and my natural looking results last up to four months!

MW: How do you feel BOTOX® Cosmetic changed the appearance of your skin?
VW: BOTOX® Cosmetic helped to reduce the “11” lines between my brows.

MW: What advice can you give to women who are considering BOTOX® Cosmetic for the first time?
VW: All women – and men! – who are considering treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic should speak with a licensed, experienced physician whom they trust. Our faces are dynamic and expressive, so it is important to speak with your physician to discuss your expectations. To find a physician in your area, visit www.ExpressSuccessCampaign.com, click on “Is BOTOX Cosmetic right for me?” to find a doctor in your zip code.

Vanessa Williams poses at the “Express Success” Rack Relay Race charitable education program in New York’s Grand
Central Terminal Tuesday June, 30, 2009 benefiting the not-for-profit Dress for Success organization that helps
disadvantaged women succeed in the workforce.
(David Goldman/AP for Chandler Chicco Agency)

MW: What compelled you to team-up with Allergan, Inc. with their “BOTOX® Cosmetic: Express Success” campaign?
VW: I’ve made no secret of the fact that I am a fan of BOTOX® Cosmetic. So when Allergan – the maker of the product – asked me to join them and Dress for Success for this campaign, I jumped on board.

To honor working women, Allergan is donating a quarter of a million dollars to Dress for Success to help provide economically disadvantaged women with the tools they need to enter the workforce with confidence.

Also, through the “BOTOX® Cosmetic: Express Success” campaign, we will be educating women about BOTOX® Cosmetic at several community events around the country and supporting Dress for Success. I invite everyone to go to www.ExpressSuccessCampaign.com  and come out to one of our community events where the cost of entry is simply a donation of nearly new professional attire for Dress for Success.

If you aren’t in one of the local markets, know that up to $50,000 of the total $250,000 donation will be generated through an online drive, with Allergan donating $2 to Dress for Success for each of the first 25,000 consumers who visit and register on the web site.

Vanessa Williams, right, and Dr. Doris Day, grab a donated blouse off a rack to dress a mannequin as they participate in
the BOTOX Cosmetic: Express Success Rack Relay Race Tuesday June, 30, 2009 in New York’s Grand Central
not-for-profit Dress for Success organization that helps disadvantaged women with donated clothing for the workplace.
(David Goldman/AP for Chandler Chicco Agency)

MW: Why is it easy for you to be honest about incorporating BOTOX® Cosmetic into your skincare regimen?
VW: I don’t see any reason to be secretive. As an actress, I’m often asked about products I use to maintain my appearance. I love my results from BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments — so why wouldn’t I share that with other women? There have been more than 20 million treatments in the U.S. since its FDA approval in 2002, and I think we all should feel free to talk about it!

MW: Aside from BOTOX® Cosmetic, what are some of your favorite skincare products for face and body?
VW: Perfekt tinted skin gel, which creates a great natural appearance; Mila Moursi moisturizing oil; and Proactiv deep cleansing wash.

MW: What can we find in Vanessa William’s makeup bag?
VW: My favorite eye brow pencil is a Japanese brand that has a screw tip, so it doesn’t need to be sharpened.

MW: What is your favorite lip gloss?
VW: MAC Cosmetics lip gloss in “revealing.”

MW: What is your favorite shampoo & conditioner?
VW: Acquage moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.

MW: What are one or two things some people may not know about Vanessa Williams?
VW: I really love cars – sport cars with leather seats. Also, on the weekends I love to listen to Irish music! I’ve actually incorporated some of these sounds into my new album “The Real Thing” with Concord Records.

MW: What’s next for Vanessa Williams?
VW: Well, as part of the “BOTOX® Cosmetic: Express Success” campaign, I’ll be hosting local events in San Francisco, Dallas and Miami. If your readers live one of those cities, they can RSVP to attend at www.ExpressSuccessCampaign.com .

Also, we are getting ready to film season four of Ugly Betty, which is moving to Friday nights. I’m looking forward to filming the musical episode later this year. Also, I will be on tour for my new album – check out my Web site for upcoming tour dates!

It was a pleasure to interview Vanessa Williams, you can find out more about Botox Cosmetic at the official website: www.botoxcosmetic.com 
also check out the Vanessa Williams official website: www.vanessawilliams.com

In honor of working women who have helped make BOTOX Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A) the most popular physician-administered aesthetic treatment for the last seven years, Allergan, Inc. just launched the “BOTOX Cosmetic: Express Success” charitable education campaign. Spearheaded by actress and singer Vanessa Williams, the campaign will benefit the not-for-profit Dress for Success, an organization that helps disadvantaged women succeed in the workforce, through a $250,000 donation from Allergan.

Allergan is donating $2 to Dress for Success on behalf of each of the first 25,000 people who visit and register on the campaign Web site, www.ExpressSuccessCampaign.com  click to Get Involved!

When pledging support on the ExpressSuccessCampaign.com Web site, you also can enter to WIN a trip for two to New York City to have lunch with Vanessa Williams, read Vanessa’s personal blog as well as get interview and workplace tips.  This is such am amazing opportunty!

About Vanessa Williams: Vanessa Williams has achieved success in every area of entertainment, including the worlds of music, theatre, film and television. She has sold millions of albums, earning multiple Grammy Award nominations and countless other awards and honors. She has starred in numerous films, television and Broadway productions and has won or been nominated for the Emmy , Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards and has won two NAACP Image Awards for her role as the deliciously wicked Wilhelmina Slater on the hit ABC series, “Ugly Betty.” Concord Records will release her 13th album, “The Real Thing” in June and she recently appeared in the box-office hit, “Hannah Montana: The Movie.”

About Allergan, Inc.: Founded in 1950, Allergan, Inc., with headquarters in Irvine, California, is a multi-specialty health care company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative pharmaceuticals, biologics and medical devices that enable people to live life to its greatest potential – to see more clearly, move more freely, express themselves more fully. The Company employs more than 8,000 people worldwide operates state-of-the-art R&D facilities and world-class manufacturing plants. In addition to its discovery-todevelopment research organization, Allergan has global marketing and sales capabilities with a presence in more than 100 countries.

About Dress for Success: Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to more than 90 cities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, the UK and the West Indies. To date, Dress for Success has helped more than 500,000 women work towards self-sufficiency. Visit http://www.dressforsuccess.org  to learn more.