71st Miss Universe: MUBA Cosmetics' special shoot with five chosen queens


Five contestants of the ongoing 71st Miss Universe pageant were chosen to do a special shoot with official makeup sponsor MUBA Cosmetics.

The chosen queens were Miss Universe Bahrain Evlin Khalifa, Miss Universe Philippines Celeste Cortesi, Miss Universe South Africa Ndavi Nokeri, Miss Universe Spain Alicia Faubel, and Miss Universe Thailand Anna Sueangam-iam.

They were dolled up by the brand's makeup artists and wear creations by fashion designer Mario Parotto for the special shoot taken by Atlanta-based photographer Ida John.

MUBA Cosmetics was founded by Miami-based Colombian makeup artist and hairstylist Andres Felipe Cabrera.

Here's a glimpse of what took place during the shoot:


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