1. Angel Porrino Awards Vdara Spa Salon with Rain Cosmetics’ Battle of the Brushes Prize

    LAS VEGAS - (August 26, 2011) On Thursday, August 25, Rain Cosmetics and Blush Boutique Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas held their semi-annual Battle of the Brushes Makeup Competition hosted byHolly’s Word and Absinthe star Angel Porrino. The theme for the event was “Cartoon Time Machine,” where competitors had one hour to create a character out of its element, stuck in the past or headed towards the future.

    Competitors included top makeup artists from The Salon at Encore, Kim Vō Salon at The Mirage, Vdara Spa Salon, Square Salon, and Rio Spa and Salon. 

    Cirque du Soleil’s Zumanity Hair and Makeup Supervisor Roger J. Stricker judged the event alongside two-time Battle of the Brushes winner Natasha Chamberlin and Rain Cosmetics’ owner and co-founder, Lori Montoya.

    In the end, it was Maile B from Vdara Spa Salon who took home the winning prize for her “Poison Ivy in Sin City” creation. 

    Angel Porrino with Battle of the Brushes winner Maile B of Vdara Spa Salon and her ‘Poison Ivy in Sin City’ creation

    Angel Porrino awards Battle of the Brushes winner Maile B of Vdara Spa Salon’s creation “Poison Ivy in Sin City’with the First Place prize

    Breanna Thomas of Kim Vo Salon with her ‘Half-Human Corpse Bride’ creation

    ‘Time Traveling My Little Pony’ creation by Kim Katunis of Square Salon

  2. Angel Porrino to Host Rain Cosmetics’ Battle of the Brushes Makeup Competition at Blush Boutique Nightclub

    LAS VEGAS - (August 18, 2011) On Thursday, August 25, Rain Cosmetics will hold the Battle of the Brushes competition at Blush Boutique Nightclub inside Wynn Las Vegas. The event will be hosted by Holly’s World and Absinthe star Angel Porrino. Doors open at 10pm and the competition will begin at midnight.

    Las Vegas’ top salons will have one hour to showcase their creativity and talent around the theme of “Cartoon Time Machine” in front of a prestigious judging panel and enthusiastic crowd of salon supporters.

    Participants in the competition will include The Salon at Encore, Kim VōSalon at The Mirage, Spa and Salon Vdara, The Spa and Salon at Aria, Square Colour Salon + Spa, and Rio Spa and Salon.

    Fifty lucky ladies will receive Rain gift bags and all attendees will have an opportunity to win additional Rain giveaways.

    About Rain Cosmetics
    Rain Cosmetics is the first makeup line born in Las Vegas-inspired by the city’s glamorous nightlife. With its sleek, chic packaging, richly pigmented colors, and high-definition finishes, Rain is rapidly becoming as celebrated as the city the products are named after. From Peepshow and Strip to Showgirl and Sin City, the eye shadows, lip glosses and foundations are synonymous with celebrity style. To learn more about Rain Cosmetics or the Battle of the Brushes competition, visit www.raincosmetics.com, follow the brand on Twitter @Rain_Cosmetics, and become a Facebook fan.

    About Blush Nightclub
    When Blush opened in 2007, it became Las Vegas’ first boutique nightclub, providing an intimate yet high-energy option to The Strip’s many club offerings. Named Best Ultra-Lounge, 2009, by Nightclub & Bar magazine, the 4,500-square-foot venue features a rich palette of deep green, chocolate brown, gold and shimmering metallic hues, creating an ambiance of sensual elegance.

    Blush is open Tuesday through Sunday at 9 p.m. and is located off the main casino floor inside Wynn Las Vegas. For table reservations, call 702-770-3633. Cover charge starts at $30. Local ladies are always free. For more information, please visit www.blushlasvegas.com.

    For media requests and all other queries:
    Rain Cosmetics
    Danielle Capps, 702-405-7246, danielle@raincosmetics.com 

    Lisa Long Adler Communications/Las Vegas Nightlife Group
    Jim Havey, 646.554.5519, jim@llac.com

  3. Miss USA 2011 Alyssa Campanella: Get Her Winning Look

    With Rain Cosmetics, the Official Cosmetics Sponsor of the 2011 Miss USA Pageant


    Alyssa Campanella’s glowing look starts with a flawless complexion. Using Perfect Cream Foundation with the Point of Perfection Brush, smooth over the face and under eyes to cover blemishes and to even out the skin tone. Finish with Setting Loose Powder.

    For Alyssa’s sultry eyes use the Diva Eye Shadow Quad in Viva Las Vegas, which includes colors Shalimar, Canterbury, La Bella & Allure. Prepare the lids for eye shadow application with Private Eye Primer.

    Apply Shalimar shadow all over the eyelid, starting from the lash line and blending up to just above the crease of the lid. Add Canterbury to the inner corner of the eyes for subtle shine.

    Using La Bella shadow with the Hey Big Spender Blender Brush, start at the outer corner and sweep color to the center of the lid. Blend the color softly back and forth in the crease of the eye to create a sultry, smoky effect.

    Using the Expressive Eye Liner in Black, draw a bold line across the upper lash line starting at the inner corner and working outwards. Extend the liner past the lash line and upwards for a winged effect. Do the same on the lower lash line.

    Using the I’ll Be the Smudge of That! Brush, gently run the brush across the liner for a softened look. Finish with two coats of High Roller Mascara in Black. Add false lashes for a glamorous touch.

    To enhance the brows, sweep Allure shadow under the brow bone starting at the inner corner working outward. Using the What’s Your Angle? Brush, apply Shalimar shadow to the brows using short, upward strokes. Add Eye Brow Gel in Clear to keep the brows in place.

    Using the Expressive Lip Liner in Cameo, line the lips and then apply Glam Lipstick in Stretch Limo. Finish with Gloss of Fame in Wine Newton to add dimension and shine.

    To finish the look, apply Glowing Blush in Burlesque to the apples of the cheeks, blending upwards and outwards.

    Visit Facebook.com/RainCosmeticsFans to see all the behind the scenes event photos of Miss USA 2011:

  4. Rain Cosmetics Named Official Cosmetics Sponsor of the 2011 MISS USA® Pageant

    Rain Cosmetics announced today a partnership with the Miss Universe Organization as the new Official Cosmetics Sponsor. The Las Vegas-based beauty brand will sponsor the 60th annual MISS USA® Pageant, which will air on NBC Sunday, June 19 (9-11 p.m. ET) from the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas at the Theatre for Performing Arts. 

    The chic new cosmetics line hailed as “the sexiest makeup in the world” will make its official pageant debut in June. Rain Cosmetics and their team of professional makeup artists will work with the Miss USA contestants during their three-week stay in Las Vegas, including the preliminary competition and the live final broadcast. 

    51 delegates from across the country will put their best faces forward with Rain’s complexion perfecting products that provide lightweight, long-wearing coverage. The rich pigments and high-definition finishes will allow the beauties to showcase their flawless faces both on and off camera. 

    “The Miss Universe Organization is thrilled to partner with a fashion forward cosmetic brand like Rain that gets its inspiration from, and is based in Las Vegas, a city we call home away from home,” said Paula Shugart, president of the Miss Universe Organization. “As we head back to Planet Hollywood for this year’s pageant, we wanted a makeup brand that was chic and bold, yet has the long lasting effect that will help our girls stay camera ready.” 

    Rain Cosmetics owner, Lori Montoya said, “Rain Cosmetics is honored to work with an organization known for empowering women while showcasing their beauty and humanitarian goals. The MISS USA® Pageant is a glamorous event and the contestants needs to look great and feel confident all night. Our vibrant colors and long-wearing formulas are a perfect fit.” 

    About Rain Cosmetics: 
    Rain Cosmetics is the first makeup line born in Las Vegas—inspired by the city’s glamorous nightlife. With its sleek, chic packaging, richly pigmented colors, and high-definition finishes, Rain is rapidly becoming as celebrated as the city the products are named after. From Peepshow and The Strip to Velvet Rope and Stretch Limo, the eye shadows, lip glosses and foundations are synonymous with celebrity style. For more information, visit: www.raincosmetics.com. 

    Follow Rain Cosmetics: 
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/RainCosmeticsFans 
    YouTube: www.youtube.com/RainCosmeticsMakeup
    Twitter: Rain_Cosmetics 

    About Miss Universe Organization: 
    The MISS UNIVERSE® Organization, a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture, is a global community empowering role models of beauty, health and leadership for young women of today. As part of the Miss Universe Organization, Miss USA is dedicated to partnering with charities around the world, and to increasing awareness of breast and ovarian cancers. For more information, visit: www.missusa.com.

    Follow Miss USA®: 
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/OfficialMissUSA 
    YouTube: www.youtube.com/OfficialMissUSA
    Twitter: TheRealMissUSA
    Blogs: www.missusa.com/blogs/index