Entries by Cosmo Latina

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Life Lessons from Power Latinas

These chicas are such fierce role models. 1. You don’t need to compromise your values to get ahead. During her speech at Cosmopolitan for Latinas’ first-ever Fun Fearless Latina Awards last spring, Michelle Rodriguez said she doesn’t regret sticking to her guns and refusing to take her clothes off for a role. “This is not just […]

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Q&A with Sofía Vergara

What’s your secret for looking amazing in your 40s?  I think a lot of it has to do with genes, but I also take care of myself by eating right and exercising. People are obsessed with your brows. Do you have any brow tips?  I like to keep my brows looking natural. I think less […]

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Spanglish Words You Should Know

Latinos in America have been mixing English and Spanish for so long now, we’ve got our very own interesting vocabulary. 1. Conflei: Cornflakes, except we call every cereal this. The correct word is cereal. 2. Jamberger: hamburger. The correct word is hamburgesa. Read Related: Is Spanglish Killing Real Bilingualism? 3. Janguear: to hang out. The correct […]

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How to Prevent and Correct Hyperpigmentation

You’ve heard more than once that Latinas are prone to dark spots due to increased melanin production in our skin, but is the sun the only thing causing it? Research shows some of the things you least expect are causing hyperpigmentation — aka manchas. L’Oreal Paris consulting dermatologist Dr. Flor Mayoral gives us the lowdown on how to […]

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7 TV Commercials That are Offensive to Latinos

Over the last decade, companies have come to discover the spending potential of the Latino community in the U.S. But, more often than not, their efforts to woo Latinos have gone terribly wrong. These commercials range from laughably clueless to just plain inappropriate. Read Related: 14 Things Not To Say To A Latina, Ever! IO Optimum […]

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Latin Foods That Affect Your Smile

Whether you come by your white smile naturally or with some help from teeth bleaching products, the easiest way to keep them that way is to avoid teeth-staining foods. Dr. Jeffrey Rappaport of Lavaan Dental Spa in New York tells us some of the most common Latin ones. Read Related: Bad Breath: How to Combat It! […]

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5 Latina Skin-Care Secrets

There’s a reason so many brands are marketing products specifically to Latinas. Our skin is more prone to certain issues and need customized routines to keep it looking its best. Here are five things to keep in mind before you start slathering random things on your face. 1. The Problem: We’re more prone to acne. […]