Got to Glow gradual tanning process

Hi everyone
I wanted to  keep track of any changes in the coloration of my skin with mark.'s new Got to Glow gradual tanner. This is the first time I have ever used a self tanner. I put it on my arms and legs after I got out of the shower. The product itself is white, but not stark white. It has a little bit of color to it, and a sheen as well. On the body are really noticeable little flecks of gold glitter. I enjoy the glitter, I think its really summery without being crazy glittery. The scent to me is a berry scent. I can't really pinpoint what berry. I can compare it to a Body Shop soap that I got a really long time ago that was purple and I believe it was called "mulberry". This scent is light though and very pleasant. I don't like lotions that smell too strong, this is a nice light scent. Would you all like to see a picture? Really the only noticeable thing right now are the gold flecks. No tan yet; it is only the first use.

first impression: nailed it in Stay Neutral

Hi everyone!
I would like to share with you my first impressions on Stay Neutral mark. nail polish. Stay Neutral is a nude color with a touch of pink sheen in it. I didn't even notice the sheen before I saw it in person. This is not mentioned in any of the previous reviews or descriptions of the polish. When I saw this sheen I got really excited. I love bright nail colors and I found nude a little boring, but the pink sheen give it that extra spark that makes the polish interesting. So, I just painted my nails in this colors. Unlike the fuchsia- tastic color, I used two coats. The color is a lot lighter than fuchsia, so this is expected. You can get away with one coat, but I like very opaque polish, so I went for two. It is now 3pm and there is daylight, but it is gloomy outside. This effects the pink sheen in that i do see it, but its not particularly visible. You see that there is something special or different about the polish, but you can't put your finger on that something special. But I'm thinking that on a normal sunny day you can definitely see it. I will update you. Here are some pictures of my first application.

Stay tuned for how this polish lasts!

Eureka! moment with no place to run eye liners!

I had a pretty horrible review of the no place to run eye liners. I basically hated them But I found that you need the mark. sharpener for them and they will sharpen perfectly!

Mark. nailed it kit: Fuchia-tastic

Ladies,
I am in love with this new nail polish by mark. I LOVE LOVE LOVE nail polish! I paint my nails once a week and I am a fan of bright funky colors. To tell you the truth, when mark. came out with these nail polishes, I was skeptical. I'm not a nail polish snob, I use mostly drugstore brands. I wasn't sure about spending $7.00 on two little mini bottles of nail polish in colors I probably already had. So, I didn't buy them, but about a week ago, my mark. mentor gave me the nailed it kit. I was excited to try them. The next time I painted my nails I used fuchia-tastic.

The bottle is tiny :( but after I did my research I found that the bottles are tiny because they are "trendy" colors. Usually if you buy a hot pink bottle of nail polish, it can get kinda goopy after a year or so. I have personally experienced this with little bottles of Eyeko nail polish I spent $5.00/each on plus shipping because it is a British company. I still have them, but I just hate the thick consistency they have acquired.So, the more I thought about it, the more I liked the idea of a small bottle of a trendy color. The bottles are supposed to provide two coats to all fingers/toes ten times. But I found you don't even need a second coat at all, thats how opaque it is. The only problem I had was not with the mark. polish but with my clear coat which decided to finish on me during application and it kinda made things look a little sloppy.
My final verdict is that this is awesome nail polish, more awesome than I could possibly have imagined. I've had it on for two days now, and not one chip. And I really use my hand a lot. I did the dishes and all sorts of things with these nails. Thumbs up mark.!

E.L.F. look, Spin on GoldieStarling's date look

Hi all,
I do use more than just mark. So today I thought I'd show you my spin on GoldieStarling's grey and black date night look. My camera makes one eye look much darker than the other. Ignore that because they look exactly the same in real life. The eyes look different on the camera because it sucks.

Touch and Glow Shimmer cream cubes, all over face palette review

Hello there!
Today I will be reviewing the Touch and Glow shimmer cream cubes and all over face palette. I have had this product for several months.

Here is what the mark. website says about this product:
Look your most luminous, thanks to these cubes: with a sweep of a brush, shimmery shades of pink, gold and bronze combine for allover color, or dab individual shades onto eyelids using your finger.
• 9 shades combined add instant radiance to skin
• Individual shades light up the lids with gorgeous shimmer
• Blendable cream-to-powder formula


First of all, yes this is a cream to powder formula. If you rub your finger on the different colors, you feel like it is a little wet, like a cream. Almost instantly the product turns into a powder. I really enjoy using this as a highlighter during the Fall and Winter and I use it as a blush during the Spring and Summer. Using the colors together really does give a nice glow to your face. I wish I could show you this, but my camera would never pick it up, it is a nice soft glow.
The individual colors can be used as eye shadows and I have done so a few times in the Summer. I don't use them that much for this purpose because I like to wear bright intense colors in the summer and these are more muted and subtle. If subtle is your thing, go for it! You could definitely use these as eye shadows, just remember to use a primer! 

No Place to Run Longwear Eye Liner Review

Hi everyone!
Today I have a review for the No Place to  Run eye liners from mark.

I have white, blue, purple, and gold. I have had these for several months so I know the products pretty well.

To be perfectly honest, I HATE the way these sharpen. You can never get a good point! (Pictured above). I', also not that crazy about the formula. It is harder than I would like. I really do not like the plastic covering on these, if I leave a little tiny bit sticking out, it will scratch me :(

But these are really beautiful colors that my camera does not do justice for. Once they are on, they DO NOT MOVE at all. So, they are very long wearing, I even have trouble getting them off sometimes. In conclusion, It really depends on what you're looking for. If you want a precise line you won't like these. If you want long wearing and vibrant colors you will like these. Personally if mark could have this new formula put into the old Eye Marker packaging, that would be perfect. The reason being that in the old packaging you would twist the product and you could get more of a precise line.

Old Eye Maker packaging

Mist Opportunity Multi-Tasking Refresher Review

Hi!
I'm stuck at home during an ice storm, so I have another review for you! It is an interesting review (I think so!) here is the product:

It is called mark. Mist Opportunity Multi-Tasking Refresher. Here is the description on the mark site:
If your skin needs a pick-me-up and your makeup needs a touch up then try this alcohol-free, all-around skin revitalizer pumped with grapefruit, kiwiand lemongrass extracts that delivers a burst of antioxidant benefits to purify, rejuvenate and replenish skin.
OK, when I first got this product, I really thought it was stupid..."a refresher, what the heck, such a waste of money." I tried it for a few months just to see if I saw any difference in my skin. I didn't think I did, until I stopped using it for a weekend and my face felt horribly dry. I use this product after every time I wash my face.; I just spray about five pumps on various areas of my face. From there I either put moisturizer on and makeup or I just go to bed. I noticed that it really helped the moisture balance in my skin after I washed my face. If I didn't use it, even if I use the most gentle cleanser you can think of, I felt dry after. My face feels a lot better after I use this product, the moisture is put back into my face after cleansing. I also use it to set my makeup. It works that way too, but the main reason I use it is to retain the moisture in my skin after washing. It is a great product. Two thumbs up!

Go with the Grain ex foliating beads review

Hi everyone!
I have a well thought out review for you on the Go with the Grain beads that mark. offers. I have had this product for 8 months now so I know exactly how it works and its effects on the skin.

I took this picture when I first got the product as part of my new rep kit. Now the tube is about halfway empty. Before I tried this I knew exfoliating was important, but I was worried about the harshness of it on my face. First of all, this is unscented, great for those with sensitive skin! Another great thing is that you can add this to any daily facial cleanser, you don't need to use a harsh exfoliating gel that may be scented. You can add as little or as much as you'd like to the cleanser you already use! That is a total plus because, as I said before, if you have sensitive skin, you don't want to use a million different harsh products on your face. I add a little bit to my cleanser once a week and it keeps my skin smooth, especially in these winter months. This product contains Adzuki bean powder and rice bran - two traditional Japanese exfoliators - blended with corn cob provide mild exfoliation. I love anything the Japanese women use on their skin because they always look beautiful. I have nothing bad to say about this product. It is the perfect exfoliator, no doubt. If you are wondering what cleanser I use with it, I use Olay Foaming face wash for sensitive skin,

How to get all your xpert foundation out!

hey everyone,
I have a great tip for you! We all love the xpert face foundation formula, but most of us aren't too crazy about the packaging. Well, I have come up with a solution to make sure you get every bit of makeup out of the bottle!

As you can see in the photo the bottle has a little stopper with holes that regulate how much product goes onto the sponge. Well., I tried using my nails to pry it off so I could really get in there. DO NOT USE YOUR NAILS! You will destroy them. Instead use a butter knife or flat head screwdriver to separate the plastic from the rest of the bottle. You will be very surprised to see how much makeup is still in there! Try it, and get your money's worth!

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