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Supermodel launches makeup collection to benefit charity

01:51 PM CDT on Friday, May 16, 2008

By DAVID NINH / Staff writer of The Dallas Morning News

Supermodel Daria Werbowy struts on runways, stars in high-fashion editorials and is a spokesmodel for beauty giant Lancôme. But she's not just a pretty face – she also has a huge heart. While visiting Centro Espacial in Rio de Janeiro, a charity that provides arts programs for impoverished young adults, she was moved by the efforts of artist Vik Muniz, one of the program's founders.

Brazilian Earth Colors by Daria Werbowy includes eye shadow quad, $45; nude gloss, $24; and beige lipstick, $26. A portion of the proceeds benefit Centro Espacial Vik Muniz.

The Canadian stunner approached the Lancôme team about creating a capsule beauty line that could be sold to benefit the charity. She worked with Lancôme's development teams to create her own unique makeup blends. The neutral-hued lipstick, gloss and eye shadow palette evoke the natural earth tones she saw while in Brazil. Her initials are etched on each product case.

The collection can be found at Sephora and the NorthPark Center Lancôme boutique.