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This global competition celebrates the artistry, energy, and creative PULSE of the professional beauty community.
Argenis Pinal, a graduate and now learning leader at Paul Mitchell The School Temecula, has won the Kim Kardashian-produced beauty show Glam Masters, making him the lucky makeup artist behind the next batch of KKW products.


Argenis Pinal, a graduate and now learning leader at Paul Mitchell The School Temecula, has won the Kim Kardashian-produced beauty show Glam Masters, making him the lucky makeup artist behind the next batch of KKWBeauty products.
KKW Beauty founder Kim Kardashian teamed up with Argenis to develop a range of cream eyeshadow sticks. The new KKWxARGENIS Crème Color Sticks made their retail debut April 21 at the Glam Masters booth at BeautyCon in New York City, and launched on kkwbeauty.com on April 23.
The long-lasting eyeshadow sticks can be used to sculpt, line and smoke out eye looks. The sticks are easy-to-apply and can be worn alone or layered with another eyeshadow to create a more intense look.
Argenis had the honor of naming the shades, which include:
Genis: Matte Turquoise
Muyor: Matte Burgundy
Dramatico: Matte Black
Peshosa: Metallic Copper
Comic King: Metallic Light Gold
Argenis was born with a passion for art, drawing, and painting that continued throughout his teenage years. After graduating from Paul Mitchell The School Temecula, he pursued a career as a makeup artist, continually taking on new challenges to help him grow and become well rounded. Argenis is a Makeup Specialist for Paul Mitchell The School Temecula and a freelance artist for major companies, including MAC Cosmetics. Argenis created an entire commercial for Sprint, showcasing his talent in face painting.

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