Selena Gomez: Billboard Awards

I did Selena's makeup for the Billboard Awards. Here's what I used: For the face, I started by applying mark For Goodness Face Moisturizer. Then I applied mark Primed for Perfection Face Primer all over the face, using the foundation brush. For a dramatic look, I start with the eyes because it's easier to clean up the fallen eyeshadow before applying foundation. For the eyes, I started with mark Please Hold Eye Primer in Light to Medium all over the lid. I applied I-Mark eyeshadow in Fairy Dust to the inner eyelid with an eyeshadow brush. I added I-Mark in Plum Velvet to the outer lid and crease using the eyeshadow brush. Then I blended the edges with the blending brush. I added I-Mark eyeshadow in Corset to the top and bottom lashline using the eyeliner brush. I rimmed the eyes with mark No Place to Run eyeliner pencil in Jet Set. I finished the eyes with two coats of mark Scandalash in Blacklash. I used mark Make It Go Away Wipes to remove the fallen eyeshadow on the face. Once the face is cleaned off, I applied mark Min-A-Real foundation in Honey with a foundation brush. I used mark Good Riddance concealer in Light/Medium under her eyes and around her nose. Then I applied mark Just Pinched in Cheeky to the apples of the cheek. I dusted mark Matte-nificent Powder in Honey/Golden with a powder brush to set the look. Then, I added mark Bronze Pro in Pro Golden using the angled contour face brush. I layered mark Good Glowing Mosaic Blush in Chica using the blush/bronzer brush to the apple of the cheeks. For the lips, I layered mark lipclick in Sweetie Pie and Pro Gloss in Swell.

Ashley Benson: Young Hollywood Awards 2011

I did Ashley's makeup for the Young Hollywood Awards. Here's what I used: For the face, I started by applying mark Calm and Composed Moisturizer. Then I used mark Face Xpert in Natural with a foundation brush. I used mark Good Riddance concealer in Light/Medium under her eyes and around her nose. I dusted mark Matte-nificent Powder in Natural Buff with a powder brush to set the look. To the apples of the cheeks, I brushed on mark Good Glowing Blush in Star Glo using the blush/bronzer brush. For the eyes, I applied mark Keep It Going Longwear Eyeliner & Shadow Duo in Exposure (mixing both Taupe and Brown Colors) to the eyelid and the bottom lashline with the flat eyeliner brush. I added I-Mark Eye Shadow in Corset to the outer crease using the angled contour eyeshadow brush.  Then, I applied Corset to the top and bottom lashline using the eyeliner brush. I finished the eyes with two coats of mark Make it Big Mascara in Raven to the upper and lower lashes.  For the lips, I used mark lipclick in Bare Hug and added Pro Gloss in Swell.

Amber Heard: Drive Angry Premiere

I did Amber's makeup for the Drive Angry Premiere. Here's what I used: For the face, I started by applying mark Calm and Composed Moisturizer. Then I used mark Face Xpert in Golden with a foundation brush. I used mark Good Riddance concealer in Light/Medium under her eyes and around her nose. I dusted mark Matte-nificent Powder in Natural Buff with a powder brush to set the look. Then, I added mark Bronze Pro in Pro Golden using the angled contour face brush. To the apple of the cheeks, I brushed on mark Good Glowing Mosaic Blush in Love Rush using the blush/bronzer brush. For the eyes, I applied mark Keep It Going Longwear Eyeliner & Shadow Duo in Exposure (Taupe Color) to the inner eyelid and the bottom lashline with a concealer brush. I added mark Celestial Eyes Shimmery Cream Shadow in Grey Storm, mixing both colors, but concentrating on putting the darker color in the outer crease. I applied this with the flat eyeliner brush. I added I-mark eyeshadow in Corset to the outer crease, using the angled contour eyeshadow brush. I also applied Corset to the top and bottom lashline using the eyeliner brush. I finished the eyes with two coats of mark Scandalash in Blacklash. For the lips, I used mark lipclick in Sweetie Pie.

Jayma Mays: SAG Awards

Today, I worked with Jayma Mays from Glee for the SAG Awards. Here's what I used: For her face, I started by applying Calm & Composed Moisturizer all over her skin. Next, I used Mark Face Xpert in Honey and applied it with the foundation brush. I put Mark Good Riddance Concealer in Light/Medium around her nose and under her eyes and blended it with the concealer brush. I set her foundation with Mark Powder Buff in Natural using the powder brush. After the powder is set, I dusted on Mark Bronze Pro Powder in Pro Glow using the angled contour face brush. I applied this bronzer to her cheeks, forehead and chin. Then I added a powder blush, I dusted Good Glowing Blush in After Glo on her cheeks by using the angled contour face brush. For her eyes, I applied I-Mark eyeshadow in Tiki using the all over eyeshadow brush to her lower eyelid, from the lashline to the crease. Then, using the eyeshadow brush, I applied I-Mark eyeshadow in Gioia to her middle and outer eyelid, from the lashline to her crease. I used the angled contour eyeshadow brush to blend Gioia into the crease of the eyelid. I smudged Gioia along the bottom lashline using the hookup eyeliner brush. I rimmed her inner eyes with No Place to Run Eyeliner Pencil in Solid Gold. To finish the eyes, I used two coats of Lash Splash Mascara in Black. For her lips, I used Mark Lipclick Full Color Lipstick in Bare Hug-my favorite nude!

Ariel Winter: SAG Awards

Today, I worked with Ariel Winter from Modern Family for the SAG awards. Here's what I used: For her face, I started by applying For Goodness Face Moisturizer all over her skin. Next, I used Mark Face Xpert in Nude and applied it with the foundation brush. I put Mark Good Riddance Concealer in Fair/Light around her nose and under her eyes and blended it with the concealer brush. I set her foundation with Mark Matte-nificent Powder in Ivory/Nude using the powder brush. Then I added a powder blush, I dusted Good Glowing Mosaic Blush in Hush Baby on her cheeks by using the angled contour face brush. For her eyes, I applied I-Mark eyehadow in Biscotti using the all over eyeshadow brush to her entire eyelid. Then, I applied I-Mark eyeshadow in Luvstruck to her crease using the angled contour eyeshadow brush. As a liner, I smudged I-Mark eyeshadow in Java along the upper lashline using the hookup eyeliner brush. To finish the eyes, I used two coats of Lash Splash Mascara in Black. For her lips, I used Mark Glow Baby Glow Gloss in Secret.

Emma Stone: Golden Globes 2011

Today, I worked with Emma Stone for the Golden Globes. Here's what I used: For her face, I started by applying Calm & Composed Moisturizer all over her skin. Next, I used Mark Face Xpert in Honey and applied it with the foundation brush. I put Mark Good Riddance Concealer in Light/Medium around her nose and under her eyes and blended it with the concealer brush. I set her foundation with Mark Powder Buff in Natural using the powder brush. After the powder is set, I dusted on Mark Bronze Pro Powder in Pro Glow using the angled contour face brush. I applied this bronzer to her cheeks, forehead and chin. Then I added a powder blush, I dusted Good Glowing Blush in After Glo on her cheeks by using the angled contour face brush. For her eyes, I applied I-Mark eyehadow in Biscotti using the all over eyeshadow brush to her inner eyelid. Then, using the eyeshadow brush, I applied I-Mark eyeshadow in Gioia to her middle and outer eyelid, from the lashline to her crease. I used the angled contour eyeshadow brush to blend Gioia into the crease of the eyelid. As a liner, I applied I-Mark eyeshadow in Java along the upper lashline using the hookup eyeliner brush. I smudged Gioia along the bottom lashline using the hookup eyeliner brush. To finish the eyes, I used two coats of Lash Splash Mascara in Black. For her lips, I used Mark Lipclick Full Color Lipstick in Bare Hug.

Hailee Steinfeld: Critics Choice Awards 2011

Yesterday, I did Hailee's makeup for the Critics Choice Awards. Here's what I used: For her face, I started by applying Mark Calm & Composed Moisturizer all over her skin. This moisturizer is great for dry, sensitive skin. Next, I used Mark Face Xpert in Natural and applied it with the foundation brush. I put Mark Good Riddance Concealer in Light/Medium around her nose and under her eyes. This concealer melts into the skin, so it's easy to blend and hide blemishes and imperfections. For blush, I applied Mark Just Pinched in Nude on her cheeks by using the foundation brush. Then, I set her foundation with Mark Matte-nificent powder in Buff/Natural using the powder brush. I chose this powder because Hailee's skin didn't need more coverage, it just needed to be set and the shine to be taken away. For her eyes, I prepped the eyes with Mark Please Hold Eye Primer in Light/Medium. I applied Mark Celestial Eyes Shimmery Cream Shadow in Grey Storm, mixing the darker color, to her eyelid using the all over eyeshadow brush. Then, using the angled contour eyeshadow brush, I blended Grey Storm into the crease of the eyelid. I added the lighter color of Grey Storm to her inner eyelid. Then I smudged Mark No Place to Run Eyeliner Pencil in Foxy Brown along the top and bottom lashline using the hookup eyeliner brush. I used two coats of Make It Big Mascara in Black. To finish the eyes, I set her brows with Mark Brow Factor Hook Up Brow Gel. For her lips, I used Mark Glow Baby Glow lip gloss in Secret.

Ashley Greene: Inside the Mark Studio in NY

I did Ashley Greene’s makeup for her Mark press launch. Here's what I used: For the face, I started with Mark Calm and Composed Moisturizer. I used Mark Good Riddance Concealer in Light/Medium under her eyes and around her nose. Then I applied Mark Powder Buff in Natural with the powder brush. To the apple of the cheeks, I applied Good Glowing in Cameo Glo and then used Mark Touch and Glow to highlight cheek bones using the angled contour face brush. For her eyes, I prepped the eyes with Please Hold Eye Primer in Light/Medium. I applied the light shade of Keep It Going Longwear Eyeshadow & Eyeliner Duo in Exposure to her inner eyelid, as a highlighter, using the flat eyeliner brush. Then I smudged Keep It Going, the dark brown shade of Exposure, along the top and bottom lashline using the flat eyeliner brush. Once all the creams were on, I warmed up the crease of the eye with I-Mark eyeshadow in Tiki, using the angled contour eyeshadow brush. This brush helps to blend and soften the shadow into the crease. I used an eyeliner brush to smudge Tiki along the bottom lashes, too. Next, I used On the Edge liquid eyeliner in Cleo on the top lash line to define the eye. I finished the eyes with two coats of Mark Make It Big Mascara in Raven. For the lips, I mixed Mark Lipclicks in Whiney and Cha Cha and then added Lots of Lacquer Gloss in Pop.

Beauty Obsession: The Body Scrub by Sara Happ

When it comes to body scrub, I want my skin to feel silky smooth and hydrated which is no small feat for my sensitive and dry skin. In order to keep my skin super-smooth, I’ve been using the new Body Scrub in Vanilla Bean by exfoliation expert Sara Happ. It’s not greasy or oily, doesn’t irritate my skin and smells ah-mazing. What's makes it wonderful? Kukui nut, macadamia and sweet almond oils that leave zero residue behind and space age-esque sugar crystals that are bigger and bolder than anything you’ve seen. Available at thebeautycloset.com -- Shannon

NIkki Reed: Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party

I did Nikki's makeup for the Teen Vogue Party. Here's what I used: For the face, I applied mark Face Xpert in Honey with a foundation brush. I used mark Good Riddance concealer in Light/Medium under her eyes and around her nose. To the apple of the cheeks, I brushed on mark Just Pinched in Peachy using a foundation brush. Then I dusted Matte-nificent powder in Honey/Golden with a powder brush to set the look. Also, I added mark Bronze Pro in Bronze using the angled contour face brush. For her eyes, I prepped the eyes with Please Hold Eye Primer in Light/Medium. I applied I-Mark in Biscotti to her inner eyelid, as a highlighter, using the hookup eyeshadow brush. Then I applied I-Mark in Tiki to the lid, blending it outward, using the all over eyeshadow brush. I used an angled contour eyeshadow brush to blend and soften the shadow into the crease. Then I smudged I-Mark eyeshadow in Java along the top lashline using the hookup eyeliner brush. I smudged Tiki along the bottom lashes, too. Next, I rimmed the inner eyes with mark No Place to Run eyeliner pencil in Foxy Brown. I finished the eyes with two coats of mark Make It Big Mascara in Raven. For the lips, I mixed mark Lots of Lacquer Gloss in Thrill and Pro Gloss in Swell.

Kristen Bell: You Again Premiere

Tonight, I did Kristen's makeup for the You Again Premiere. She's wearing a yellow and white dress by Valentino, so I gave her bronzy eyes and nude lips to go with it. Here's what I used: For her face, I started by applying Mark See Things Clearly Face Moisturizer all over her skin. Next, I used Mark Face Xpert in Natural and applied it with the foundation brush. I put Mark Good Riddance Concealer in Light/Medium around her nose and under her eyes. I set her foundation with Mark Powder Buff in Natural using the powder brush. After the powder has set the foundation, I dusted Mark Bronze Pro in Pro Golden to her cheeks, chin and forehead, using the blush/bronzer brush. For blush, I dusted Good Glowing Blush in After Glo, using the angled contour face brush. For her eyes, I started with the On the Dot Eyeshadow Palette. Using the hookup eyeshadow brush, I applied the "cream" shadow to her inner eyelid, for a highlighting effect. Then, using the same brush, I swept on the "bronze" color to the middle of her eyelid blending outwards. I applied the "dark brown" shadow to her outer corners and blended it into the crease, upwards, towards the brows, using the angled contour eyeshadow brush. Next, I smudged the "dark brown" shadow underneath, along the lower lashes, using the eyeliner brush. Finally, I used two coats of Scanda-Lash Mascara in Blacklash. For her lips, I used Mark Lipclick in Bare Hug.

Beauty Insider: Make Up For Ever Pro Event

Make Up For Ever has created an amazing new series of professional seminars led by MUFE artists and I wanted to share. All makeup pros are invited to check out the first LA event this weekend:
The Art of Mixology with David Hernandez for Make Up For Ever
Friday, Sept. 17, 3:00 - 6:00 pm
@Nigel's Beauty Emporium in North Hollywood
Make Up For Ever's West Coast Regional Educator David Hernandez will be presenting a seminar that will demonstrate "the art of the mix" combining products in unconventional ways to create new textures and effects in your work. Receive a complimentary MUFE gift plus a 40% discount on any purchase of MUFE at event. Event is open to all MAKE UP FOR EVER Backstage Card and The Powder Group Pro members. If you are not currently a Backstage Card holder, you can sign up at the event. Membership application and more details can be downloaded at www.makeupforeverpro.com. To RSVP or for further questions about the Backstage Card program, please contact prorsvp@makeupforeverusa.com