Friday, June 10, 2011

Nikki Reed: Step Up Women's Network 8th Annual Inspiration Awards


I did Nikki's makeup for the Step Up Women's Network 8th Annual Inspiration Awards. Here's what I used: For the face, I applied mark MIn-A-Real in Honey with a foundation brush. I used mark Good Riddance concealer in Light/Medium under her eyes. To the apple of the cheeks, I brushed on mark Just Pinched in Cheeky using a foundation brush. Then I dusted Matte-nificent powder in Honey/Golden with a powder brush to set the look. I layered mark Good Glowing Mosaic Blush in Hush Baby over Cheeky, using a blush+bronzer brush. This will make sure the blush will last all day. For her eyes, I prepped the eyes with Please Hold Eye Primer in Light/Medium. I applied I-Mark in Minx to her inner eyelid, as a highlighter, using the all over eyeshadow brush. Then I applied mark On the Dot Eye Palette in the dark taupe brown shadow to the lid, blending it outward, using the eye shadow brush. I used an angled contour eyeshadow brush to blend and soften the shadow into the crease. Then I smudged the same taupe color eyeshadow(Dots) along the top and bottom lashline using the eyeliner brush. I finished the eyes with two coats of mark Scand-lash Mascara in Blacklash to the top and bottom lashes. Also, I groomed her brows with mark Brow Factor Clear Brow Gel. For the lips, I used mark Color Shine Lipclick SPF 15 in Cupid.

Monday, June 6, 2011


I did Ashley's makeup for the MTV Movie Awards. Here's what I used: For the face, I started by applying mark For Goodness Face Moisturizer SPF 30. Before I applied foundation, I used mark Primed for Perfection Face Primer all over. Then I used mark Min-A-Real in Natural with a foundation brush. I used mark Good Riddance concealer in Light/Medium under her eyes and around her nose. For the eyes, I applied mark Keep It Going Longwear Eyeliner & Shadow Duo in Exposure (Taupe color only) to the entire eyelid using the flat eyeliner brush. I smudged mark No Place to Run eye pencil in Jet Set along her top, bottom lashlines and also rimmed the eyes. 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 made sure to wing out the eyeshadow for a cat eye effect. I finished the eyes with two coats of mark Lash Splash mascara in Black to the upper and lower lashes. To the apples of the cheeks, I brushed on mark Good Glowing Blush in After Glo using the blush/bronzer brush. For the lips, I used mark Pro Gloss in Sexy.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

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.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

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.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

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.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

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.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

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.

Friday, November 12, 2010

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.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

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

Friday, October 1, 2010

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.