Selena Gomez: Teen Choice Awards

Selena is wearing a lavender one-shoulder dress by Baby Phat. I wanted to keep her looking fresh and flirty.

To get her look, I used Mark Face Xpert in Natural using the foudation brush. I applied Mark Get Bright in Natural under her eyes. Then I applied Mark Just Pinched in Nude to the apples of her cheeks using the foundation brush. Once all the creams/liquids are on, I set everything with Mark Powder Buff in Natural using the powder brush.

For her eyes, I applied I-mark in Tart to her entire eyelid, from the lashline to the browbone, using the hookup eyeshadow brush. Then I lined the top of her eyes using Mark On the Edge in Cleo, winging the outer tip of the liner, like a cat eye. I rimmed the bottom of her eyes with Mark Eyemarker in Jet. Then I finished the eyes with two coats of Make it Big mascara in Raven.

To finish the cheeks, I swept Mark Good Glowing Mosaic Blush in Hush Baby using the blush/bronzer brush. I like to layer powder blushes on top of cream blushes because it will make it stay on longer.

For her lips, I used Dew Drenched in Skinny Dip.

Beauty Obsession: Cosmedicine Hydra Healer Maximum Strength Moisture Cream

On my latest trip to Sephora, I picked up this ultra-hydrating face cream by Cosmedicine. Born from a burn cream formula, Hydra Healer moisturizes my super dry and sensitive skin. (The words Maximum Strength are what totally sold me on this, btw.) I’ve only been using it at night but my skin already looks and feels better in the morning. Plus, I love it’s subtle cucumber scent. Available at Sephora. --posted by Shannon

Marley Shelton: A Perfect Getaway Premiere

Today I did Marley's makeup for the premiere of A Perfect Getaway. Marley is wearing a red grecian dress. We wanted to keep her summery with a bronze glow. She looks beautiful and is expecting to have her baby very soon!

For her face, I applied Mark Face Xpert in Honey with a foundation brush. Next, I dusted Mark Powder Buff in Honey using a powder brush. Then I used Mark Bronze Pro and applied it to her forehead, cheeks and chin using the blush/bronzer brush.

For her cheeks, I swept Mark Good Glowing Blush in After Glo using a blush/bronzer brush.

For her eyes, I applied I-mark eyeshadow in Tiki from the lashline to the crease using the eyeshadow brush. Also, I smudged Tiki along her lower lashes using the eyeliner brush. Next, I smudged Eyemarker pencil in Java along the bottom rim of her eyes. I finished the eyes with two coats of Lash Splash Mascara in Black.

For her lips, I used Mark Tinted Sheenstick in Au Natural.

Aubrey Plaza: Funny People Premiere

Today I did the lovely Aubrey Plaza for the Funny People Premiere. Here's what I used: For Aubrey's face, I started with Need A Shrink as a foundation primer. Then I applied Face Xpert in Natural with the foundation brush. I used Good Riddance in Light/Medium under her eyes and around her nose. Once her foundation is applied, I set everything with Powder Buff in Natural using the powder brush.

For Aubrey's eyes, I used I-Mark in Corset from the lashline to the crease using the all over eye shadow brush. Then, I used the angled contour eye shadow brush to blend Corset into the crease. This brush helps blend all the edges for your smoky eye. Also, I smudged Corset along the bottom lashes using the eyeliner brush. After the I-Mark is applied, I used On the Edge in Cleo along the top lashline. I winged the outer corner, like a cat eye. I also added Eyemarker in Lapis to the inner rim of the eyes. Then, I finished the eyes with two coats of Lash Splash Mascara in Black.

For Aubrey's cheeks, I used Bronze Pro Bronzing Powder in Pro Glow using the bronzer brush. Also, I swept Good Glowing Blush in Star Glo to the apples of the cheeks using the blush brush.

For Aubrey's lips, I used Glow Baby Glow Gloss in Secret.

Beauty Obsession: T3 Bespoke Labs Medium Duality Iron

I’ve been on the hunt for a new flat iron for awhile. I researched for months and since I had fallen in love with the Bespoke Labs Featherweight Dryer, I decided to give the Medium Duality Iron a try. I couldn’t be happier with my decision. I’ve been straightening my curly hair for the past decade, so it’s essential that I switched to an iron that was less damaging on my tresses. T3’s patented Tourmaline technology seals in the cuticle and locks in hair's own natural moisture.. It cuts my straightening time in half and I can control the heat setting. Plus, if I feel like adding a sexy wave or flip, this iron can do that too. I'm in love. Truly, madly, deeply in love. Available at Sephora.

Isla Fisher: Bruno Los Angeles Premiere

Isla is wearing a Stella McCartney dress. The dress is sweet, flirty and 60's inspired. She accessorized with rose gold shoes and supercool gold jewelry.
For Isla's face, I used mark Face Xpert in Natural, applying it with the mark foundation brush. Then, I applied mark Glow Xpert Face Shimmer in Candle Glo, above her cheekbones, using the mark foundation brush. I set her foundation with mark Powder Buff in Natural using the mark powder brush. After Isla's foundation, I apply mark Bronzing Powder in Bronze, using the mark blush/bronzer brush, to her forehead, cheeks and chin. For Isla's cheeks, I dusted mark Good Glowing blush in Sun Love Glo, using the mark blush/bronzer brush, to the apple of her cheeks. For Isla's eyes, I used I-Mark eyeshadow in Corset, applying it with the mark eyeliner brush. I smudged Corset along the top and bottom lashes, staying very close to the lashline. Then, I applied mark Get in Line liquid eyeliner, and lined the top and bottom of her lashline, connecting the two lines and winging it upwards. To finish the eyes, I applied two coats of mark Lash Splash in Black. For Isla's lips, I used mark Pro Gloss in Swell.

Sarah Chalke: Women in Film Awards

I was also able to work with lovely Sarah today. This is what I used on her face: I applied Face Xpert in Natural using the mark foundation brush. I used Good Riddance in Fair/Light under her eyes. I brushed on Powder Buff in Buff all over the face using mark the powder brush. For the cheeks, I used Good Glowing Mosaic blush in Sandy using the mark blush/bronzer brush. For her eyes, I layered I-mark in Latte and Corset. First, I applied Latte, from the lashline to the crease using the mark eyeshadow brush. Then, I layered Corset on top of Latte. I took the mark angle contour eyeshadow brush to blend both colors into the crease. I mixed Latte and Corset and smudged it under her bottom lashline, using the mark eyeliner brush. I brushed on two coats of Make it Big in Raven. For her lips, I mixed Pro Gloss in Sexy and Swell. All products available at www.meetmark.com

Selena Gomez: Women in Film Awards

Today, I did Selena's makeup for the Women in Film Awards. She's so sweet and she's a Cancer just like me & Shannon!!! Here's what I used to get her look: First, I applied Get a Tint in Buff/Natural using the mark foundation brush. I used Good Riddance in Light/Medium under her eyes and around her nose. Then, I set the base with Matte-nificent in Natural Buff using the mark powder brush. For the cheeks, I brushed Good Glowing Mosaic blush in Chica ,to the apples using the mark blush/bronzer brush. On the eyes, I lined the top of her lashes with Eyemarker pencil in Jet and smudged it using the mark eyeliner brush. Then, I swept a wash of I-mark in Minx on her eyelid(from the lashline to the crease)using the mark angle contour eyeshadow brush. Also, I used Jet to gently line the bottom lashline. I finished the eyes with two coats of Lash Splash in Black. On the lips, I used Glow Baby Glow gloss in Girly Girl. All products are available at www.meetmark.com

Beauty Obsession: Make Up For Ever HD Line

My main gripe when I do my makeup is that my skin never looks even. (Only when I am lucky enough for Mai to do it for me does it look flawless.) While Mai can conceal the redness on my cheeks effortlessly, for me this is no small feat. I have tried green-hued primers to counteract my redness, and I have hated them all. So at the recommendation of my friend—the lovely makeup artist Amy Chance—who raved about Make Up For Ever’s new HD line, I checked out their HD Microperfecting Primer in Green. I’m loving it. Not only does it glide on smooth, it moisturizes my dry skin and completely evens out my skintone. Seriously, every time I wear it under my Armani Luminous Silk foundation, someone complements me on my skin. Any product that gives me great-looking skin is one I’m not willing to live without. And while I’m busy swooning all over this primer, Mai is really digging the HD Microfinish Translucent Powder. She likes it because it is finely milled and leaves the skin very matte without looking too cakey. She says it's perfect for touch-ups! Available at www.sephora.com

The Sweetest Thing: Summer Promo at TheBeautyCloset.com

I'm a sucker for Paul & Joe's packaging, especially their limited edition collections. Last Spring's Sweetie Collection was probably my all-time favorite. The lipsticks were so sheer and pretty and the packaging delectable. Since it was a limited edition, it is no longer available. But, being that I'm a sucker for sweetness (and self-promotion), the first 20 customers to spend $50 on Paul & Joe at www.thebeautycloset.com will receive one of these items as a GWP. Uh, what are you waiting for?

Miley Cyrus: MTV Movie Awards 2009

I worked with Miley today for the MTV Movie Awards...and she won for Best Song from a Movie!!! Here's what I used to create her look:

For the face, I applied mark Face Xpert liquid foundation in Golden with the foundation brush. Next I applied mark Good Riddance concealer in light/medium under her eyes and around her nose, blending it with my fingers. I dabbed mark Glow Xpert in golden glow above her cheekbones to highlight. I set the foundation with mark Matte-nificent powder in buff/natural with a powder brush, to the T-zone. I dusted mark Bronze Pro bronzing powder to the forehead, cheeks and chin, using the blush/bronzer brush. For the eyes, I applied cream eyeshadow, mark I-glimmer in polished, to the entire lid of the eye using the concealer brush. I used mark Eyemarker pencil in jet and smudged the top and bottom of the lashline using the eyeliner brush. Then I layered mark I-mark eyeshadow in corset, from the lashline to the crease, using the eyeshadow brush. I took my angle contour eyeshadow brush and blended I-mark eyeshadow tiki with corset into the crease. I used an eyeliner brush to smudge tiki and corset on top of jet, onto the lower lashline. I finished the eyes with two coats of mark Lashsplash waterproof mascara in black. For the cheeks, I used mark Good Glowing blush in bronze glo. I applied it with an angle contour blush brush to the apples of the cheek. For the lips, I applied mark Dew Drenched lipstick in skinny dip. Followed by mark Glow Baby Glow gloss in tease. 

Beauty Find: Lucas Papaw Ointment

An Australian makeup artist I know who lives in London (the lovely Christabel Draffin) raved about Lucas Papaw Ointment which made me desperate to try it – especially since it’s not available in the US. She kindly sent me one. Its main ingredient is Papaw (or Papaya as we know it) derived from the Carica Papaya tree. Apparently its antiseptic properties accelerate the healing and cleaning of wounds. It can be used as a topical application on burns, bruises, dry and cracked skin, sunburn, cuts, heat rash, mosquito bites…the list goes on. I have been using it on my lips, my occasional breakouts, and being the accident-prone girl I am, it really does heal my scrapes heal quickly! Lucas Papaw Ointment is made in Australia. Available online at www.lifepluspharmacy.com