Friday, February 11, 2011

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.


Friday, February 4, 2011

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

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

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,