The search is back for the NEW face of Black Opal Cosmetics! The leading beauty authority for women of color, announces its 2013 Black Opal True Beauty Model Search. The national contest kicks-off on February 4th and online entry will run through March 4th 2013. One grand prize- winner will be awarded a $10,000 educational scholarship and become the new face of the brand for 2014.
Black Opal is on the hunt for women of color who are
beauty enthusiasts, striving for educational advancement, committed to bettering
their community and naturally beautiful both inside and out to be the next face
of Black Opal.
If you are
courageous enough to experiment with various looks and styles that compliment
their beauty routine, then you might the next TRUE BEAUTY! A TRUE BEAUTY is a confidant,
self-assured, chic, stylish, modern and articulate woman whose beauty radiates
from within. Her light shines bright and
she takes pride in her beauty as well as her brain. If this sounds like you, then Black Opal needs to hear from you!
Applicants will be
evaluated based on essays, community service involvement, educational
aspiration and a photo, which represents TRUE
BEAUTY.
A panel of judges
from the beauty and entertainment worlds will include, singer/songwriter and
VH1’s Love & Hip Hop cast member and R&B singer Olivia; Celebrity Make-up artist Frank Guyton; Noted and board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Cheryl
Burgess; Celebrity Hairstylist Eric Bland; Style Network’s Chicagolicious
cast member Valencia; and Celebrity
Fashion Stylist Andre Austin.
“We continue to
raise the bar each year with the True Beauty model search,” said Maya Brown, Senior Marketing Director
of Biocosmetic Research Labs. “We believe in
nurturing and creating opportunities for young women. As we continue on our quest, we want the best
and the brightest of today’s young women to vie for this opportunity to
showcase their talents. ”
One grand prize-winner
will receive a $10,000 scholarship (payable directly to the school), an
all-expense paid trip to New York for a fabulous photo shoot, and the
opportunity to be featured in the lead Black Opal’s 2013 marketing materials.
In addition to the grand prize-winner, two finalists will receive $2,500, an
all-expense paid trip to New York City and a place in Black Opal’s marketing
materials, while seven finalists will be awarded $1,500 scholarships (payable
directly to the school). All winners will also receive complimentary Black Opal skincare and
cosmetics products.
True
Beauty hopefuls, can enter to win the national contest by visiting www.BlackOpalbeauty.com/truebeautymodelsearch
or via Facebook at Black Opal Beauty. Entrants must complete an entry form,
upload up three recent photos of themselves (taken within 3-months) and write a
short essay. No purchase necessary. For complete rules, please visit
www.blackopalbeauty.com.
About BLACK OPAL
BLACK OPAL offers limitless possibilities
in cosmetics and skincare to enhance the diverse beauty and address the unique
needs of skin of color. With this targeted focus, BLACK OPAL has solidified its
position as the most trusted beauty brand for women of color. BLACK OPAL is a global brand available in 30
countries worldwide.
BLACK OPAL products are available by visiting
www.blackopalbeauty.com, Walmart,
CVS/Pharmacy, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, and OTC Stores nationwide.
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