Diane Guerrero of 'OITNB' Wishes Her Character Could Wear Blush
Actress Diane Guerrero. (Photo: Instagram)
Within the walls of Litchfield prison, the women of Orange Is The New Black each have distinct beauty looks. Laverne Cox, a.k.a. “Sophia,” always rocks a fierce weave. For “Alex,” played by Laura Prepon, her thick-rimmed glasses paired with dark hair is her go-to. Undoubtedly, it’s all about the winged eyeliner for Diane Guerrero’s character “Maritza.”
When Guerrero isn’t playing a sassy inmate on the Emmy-nominated Netflix series, the 29-year-old actress is in character for another hit show: Jane The Virgin. Guerrero has a reoccurring role as Lina, Jane’s best friend. For the CW program, however, her look is a bit more conservative.
Guerrero feels lucky to be appearing in two hit shows and loves the experience of each one. “I’m working on Orange right now. In September, I’ll start the second season of Jane. That’s really exciting,” says Guerrero. “I don’t even know what’s in store for me. I can’t wait to go and see what the story is and get to work with my L.A. castmates once again.”
Diane Guerrero as “Maritza.” (Photo: Orange is the New Black)
Yahoo Beauty: How does your on-screen makeup for OITNB compare to your day-to-day life?
Diane Guerrero: I barely wear any makeup in the series. They only thing that compares is the eyeliner. I’ve always been a fan of the winged eyeliner, and I do it sometimes on my day-to-day, especially nighttime if I’m going out and I want to spice it up a bit. Otherwise, I love blush and I love bronzer. On Orange, they don’t let me wear that at all.
When it comes to your OITNB co-stars, what have they taught you about makeup or beauty?
Jackie [Cruz] is my really good friend. We hang out all the time. From her, I’ve definitely picked up the bold lip. She always manages to make a look pop with a really bold lip. When I see Taylor [Schilling], I really admire her natural beauty – a very nude look. I try to incorporate that.
Have you leaned anything from Jane The Virgin co-star Gina Rodriguez?
She’s a very confident woman. She’s taught me a lot about positive self-image and loving who you are and not having to conform to whatever the standard is. I really admire her for that. She is a beautiful woman. She doesn’t have to go overboard with makeup. If she does, ever, it’s because she wants to, and she’s having fun with it – not because she feels she needs it. I picked that up along the way as well.
What is your beauty routine?
I wake up in the morning. I wash my face with Cetaphil. I learned that any other kind of face washes were too harsh on my skin. I exfoliate every two days using ExfoliKate. I moisturize with dermatologist recommended cream, and mix it in with a moisturizer with a little SPF. I use SPF on my face so I won’t get those evil rays from the sun when I go out. I do it all over again at night, but I use night cream. Sometimes I’ll use a little retinal, every other day. You just need a tiny bit! I’ll use a mask here and there. Every two months, I’ll treat myself to a facial.
What beauty tips have you learned from your family?
I just have tips from my mother that she instilled in me as a kid. I’ll do a Himalayan salt scrub with a little lotion. Sometimes we used to get coffee grinds and put them in the fridge, and let them sit for a little bit; you take those and put them all over your face. Lastly, when you finish using a lemon or a lime, you take it into the shower with you and scrub your elbows and your knees.
You’re involved in Marriott International’s #LoveTravels social movement, which is about travelers celebrating their unique experiences. What has been your favorite hotel spa or treatment?
I love everything. I go in there and I’m just like, “Give me the works!” I do love a good massage. From traveling and being on the road and carrying bags – I’m such a bag lady – a good massage when I get to a hotel is always really, really nice. Something relaxing; not too deep tissue, but in between.
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