Friday, September 21, 2007
New Product REVEALED! Mark's Little Block Box
I was here to tell y'all about this product leak and now the product has finally been REVEALED! When the product first leaked I had mixed reviews, but now I must say this is going to be an AMAZING product! See for yourselves:
Little Block Box Compact, $6
Shimmer Cubes, $5; Shimmer Bars, $6
pro tip
The little block box shimmer cubes and bars are the perfect way to add a little holiday sparkle to your look. You can use the colors individually on your eyes or cheeks or use the kabuki brush to swirl your favorite combination of shades together to highlight your cheekbones, shoulders-wherever you want to glow.
-mark makeup expert,
Cynde Watson
Plus, get a free kabuki brush when you purchase the little block box and fill it with any combination of shimmer cubes or shimmer bars!
Little Block Box Compact, $6
Shimmer Cubes, $5; Shimmer Bars, $6
pro tip
The little block box shimmer cubes and bars are the perfect way to add a little holiday sparkle to your look. You can use the colors individually on your eyes or cheeks or use the kabuki brush to swirl your favorite combination of shades together to highlight your cheekbones, shoulders-wherever you want to glow.
-mark makeup expert,
Cynde Watson
Plus, get a free kabuki brush when you purchase the little block box and fill it with any combination of shimmer cubes or shimmer bars!
Lauren Conrad in Mark at the 2007 Teen Choice Awards!
Lauren Conrad wore her own design with the MARK. BIJOU RING at the 2007 Teen Choice Awards. It looks great on her and you can get it for only $14 :)
Current Promotions
I definitely recommend taking advantage of the clearance priced Bohista Suedeshadow Eye Quad--such gorgeous colors and perfect for fall!
Oh yeah, and the Power Lunch Purse is actually $9.99, not $19.99. Really a great sale!
FREE SHIPPING Special
Also, the new fall Flip For Its are now available! I love them, especially the NY palette. The dark bronzey-purple eyeshadow is perfect for a great smokey eye. Plus, with the purchase of any FFI mark. is offering a FREE Make It Big Lash Plumping Mascara in Raven. That's a $6 value so I'd definitely take advantage of this deal, plus you get everything you need for lips, cheeks, & eyes!
Don't Just Take My Word for It!
You've heard my take but maybe you're still doubtful about what mark. cosmetics has to offer...
Well here's a second opinion from an Associated Content article written by Stefanie Pion:
Mark Cosmetics: Hottest Picks for August/September 2007
Avon has been a household name for as long as we can remember. Avon's success was taken to a new height a few years ago when they created, Mark, a sister company, geared towards younger ladies. They created innovative products in fresh colors and portable packaging.
After looking through, and ordering, half the Mark catalog for August/September, I am so incredibly pleased with my purchases. As a single mom and woman on the go, Mark's newest collection is sure to please any woman that enjoys portable products for touch-ups, and stuffing their handbags with cosmetics. The great thing about this collection, is that the products are so small and portable, that you won't feel weighed down with makeup!
Here are my favorite pics for August/September:
"New Speedway": do everything makeup stick, is a cream-to-powder toteable mini-stick. It eliminates the need for individual powder and liquid foundation products. This gives tremendous coverage and has great staying power. Plus, it comes in a tube. It's the perfect go-anywhere piece. It comes in 8 shades, and there is a shade for everyone. I am incredibly fair. I've never had a tan in my life, and my skin matches bleached white gym socks. I am a "porcelain goddess" and the ivory shade blended beautifully with my skintone. Are you ready for the price? Are you sitting down? It's only $8.00 for .14 fl oz! As a bonus, you get a free foundation brush with any $8 purchase from the foundation section! (This is a $6.00 value) That makes it even better!!
This next product, and as with Mark cosmetics, is all about custom-colors. That's why I love Mark. Why buy a product or color compact to only use one product, because the rest don't look right?! The "Snap to it" custom color palette is a revolutionary magnetized, mirrored compact, that holds I-Mark custom eye shadow) and Good Glowing (face blush) products readily available. You can change them out at any time depending upon your mood, or event! They even come in 3 sizes: mini, mezzo, and mega! Each comes with a brush (and mega comes with 2) and they cost $4, $6, and $8, respectively. There is a shadow color and blush color for everyone! Shadows are $4 each, and blush, $6.
My absolute favorite product, is a longtime bestseller of Mark cosmetics, and they've added new colors and products! They are called "Hook Ups." They are basically customized to your tastes, snap together wands of color and product! You can get everything from creamy shadow to liquid liner, metallic liners, thickening mascaras, sparkling body powder (for eyes, lips, face, and body), plumping gloss, metallic lipcolor, moisturizing lip balm, shimmering eyeshadows, shimmering gel blush, and sparkling lipgloss! They are only $5 each and come with "hookup connectors" for free (if you purchase any 2 products.....regularly the connectors are .50 each) and allow you to mix and match any combination of product! These have literally replaced everything in my makeup bag! Since every product I need is in "stick form" these all fit in my "brush and pencil holder" loops in my makeup bag. I don't have to dig around in the bottom of my makeup bag anymore to look for that one shadow or product!
You can find all of these products on cassie4mark.com and so much more on their website! What lady doesn't want to simplify their makeup routine and bag?! Better yet, what lady wants to revamp her makeup bag and routine for so little money without sacrificing makeup quality?!
Well here's a second opinion from an Associated Content article written by Stefanie Pion:
Mark Cosmetics: Hottest Picks for August/September 2007
Avon has been a household name for as long as we can remember. Avon's success was taken to a new height a few years ago when they created, Mark, a sister company, geared towards younger ladies. They created innovative products in fresh colors and portable packaging.
After looking through, and ordering, half the Mark catalog for August/September, I am so incredibly pleased with my purchases. As a single mom and woman on the go, Mark's newest collection is sure to please any woman that enjoys portable products for touch-ups, and stuffing their handbags with cosmetics. The great thing about this collection, is that the products are so small and portable, that you won't feel weighed down with makeup!
Here are my favorite pics for August/September:
"New Speedway": do everything makeup stick, is a cream-to-powder toteable mini-stick. It eliminates the need for individual powder and liquid foundation products. This gives tremendous coverage and has great staying power. Plus, it comes in a tube. It's the perfect go-anywhere piece. It comes in 8 shades, and there is a shade for everyone. I am incredibly fair. I've never had a tan in my life, and my skin matches bleached white gym socks. I am a "porcelain goddess" and the ivory shade blended beautifully with my skintone. Are you ready for the price? Are you sitting down? It's only $8.00 for .14 fl oz! As a bonus, you get a free foundation brush with any $8 purchase from the foundation section! (This is a $6.00 value) That makes it even better!!
This next product, and as with Mark cosmetics, is all about custom-colors. That's why I love Mark. Why buy a product or color compact to only use one product, because the rest don't look right?! The "Snap to it" custom color palette is a revolutionary magnetized, mirrored compact, that holds I-Mark custom eye shadow) and Good Glowing (face blush) products readily available. You can change them out at any time depending upon your mood, or event! They even come in 3 sizes: mini, mezzo, and mega! Each comes with a brush (and mega comes with 2) and they cost $4, $6, and $8, respectively. There is a shadow color and blush color for everyone! Shadows are $4 each, and blush, $6.
My absolute favorite product, is a longtime bestseller of Mark cosmetics, and they've added new colors and products! They are called "Hook Ups." They are basically customized to your tastes, snap together wands of color and product! You can get everything from creamy shadow to liquid liner, metallic liners, thickening mascaras, sparkling body powder (for eyes, lips, face, and body), plumping gloss, metallic lipcolor, moisturizing lip balm, shimmering eyeshadows, shimmering gel blush, and sparkling lipgloss! They are only $5 each and come with "hookup connectors" for free (if you purchase any 2 products.....regularly the connectors are .50 each) and allow you to mix and match any combination of product! These have literally replaced everything in my makeup bag! Since every product I need is in "stick form" these all fit in my "brush and pencil holder" loops in my makeup bag. I don't have to dig around in the bottom of my makeup bag anymore to look for that one shadow or product!
You can find all of these products on cassie4mark.com and so much more on their website! What lady doesn't want to simplify their makeup routine and bag?! Better yet, what lady wants to revamp her makeup bag and routine for so little money without sacrificing makeup quality?!
FREE Glamour subscription!
I was so excited to find out about this special offer from mark. Originally it was a free subscription to Jane magazine but when the magazine folded this month Glamour took over and I LOVE that! You know I've already claimed my free subscription :)
Coming Soon!
A sneak peak into what's coming up for mark!
I'm so excited for Jewel--this sounds perfect for my move into fall. I'll be sad to part with my mark. Greek Isles Instant Vacation Fragrance but I'm hoping Jewel will be the perfect replacement!
Jewel will be available to customers starting mid-September. I'll be able to get my hands on some though a little earlier so of course I will be bringing you my best review :) I'm also pretty excited for my free pendant (free stuff woot woot).
I'm still not sure about the pro-glimmer lip powder.. I've never put powder on my lips before but hey if it adds staying power to gloss then I'm definitely going to have to give this a try.
And the pro-gloss is a current great product I love, and I'm excited to try out some of the new shades!
PS: the tank, necklace, earrings, ring, + bag on the model are all mark. products! Check it out!
I'm so excited for Jewel--this sounds perfect for my move into fall. I'll be sad to part with my mark. Greek Isles Instant Vacation Fragrance but I'm hoping Jewel will be the perfect replacement!
Jewel will be available to customers starting mid-September. I'll be able to get my hands on some though a little earlier so of course I will be bringing you my best review :) I'm also pretty excited for my free pendant (free stuff woot woot).
I'm still not sure about the pro-glimmer lip powder.. I've never put powder on my lips before but hey if it adds staying power to gloss then I'm definitely going to have to give this a try.
And the pro-gloss is a current great product I love, and I'm excited to try out some of the new shades!
PS: the tank, necklace, earrings, ring, + bag on the model are all mark. products! Check it out!
Lauren Conrad's mark. Photoshoot
Here's a behind the scenes video of Lauren Conrad's mark. photoshoot... Definitely check it out, it showcases a lot of the great stuff coming out this fall :)
Fall Photoshoot
Product of the Day
mark. On The Edge Hook Up Liquid Eyeliner, $5
mark. says: "Adorn your eyes with a lasting line of smooth black with this easy-to-apply liquid eyeliner. Glides on without skipping, dries fast and is smearproof. Pairs well with Kohl Play for a dramatic, layered look. 0.08 fl. oz. "
A personal favorite of my own. As a former devotee of pencil liner, I finally conquered my fear of liquid eyeliner with mark's On The Edge, which--with only a little practice--goes on smooth and STAYS ON. Plus, liquid defined eyes is going to be one of the big trends for fall.
But don't just take my word for it... Take Lauren Conrad's!
"My favorite mark product is their 'On the Edge' black liquid liner," says Lauren. "I wear it everyday because I'm addicted to it!"
Ditto.
New Product Leak for You!
Okay so the newest (and possibly greatest?) upcoming mark. product has just been leaked to the representatives and I'm leaking it to YOU!
"In November, Mark will launch its Little Black Box, which will feature Italian-baked shimmer bars and cubes designed for the face, cheeks and eyes.
'It's the next generation of mix-it-ups and make it your own for Mark," said Poccia. "It was really important for us to include this customizable aspect as well as creating an allover product.'
With six rectangle shades and six square shades, the bars are designed for all skin tones. To change shades, customers can slide the blocks into the compact and lock them down in place. While both the Little Black and Shimmer Bars retail for $6, the Shimmer Cubes will be sold for $5.
'This idea was inspired by Lego sets, and each compact was built on tracks so you can slide them in and out,' said Gail Boye, Mark's vice president of product development.
To help Mark customers attain a more flawless look, the company is broadening its shade palette by making all eight of its face coverage products available in eight shades including ivory, nude, honey, golden, almond and mocha. Company research showed that Mark consumers wanted the brand to offer one universal palette, rather than carry only certain items in select shades. According to Poccia, Mark worked with celebrity makeup artist Jillian Dempsey, who created her own collection with Avon in August, to identify key shade ranges."
My Opinion: this thing looks ehh.. not lovin the picture quality. BUT I will have to see more pictures of the product, and then try it out (and of course I will write up my review here!). I'm also loving the interchangeable aspect of the product.. I do love to make my OWN color combinations!
Well, apparently these baked shimmer cubes are supposed to be a great beauty product, and The Body Shop and Laura Gellar Cosmetics both have similar products already out.
We shall see.....
"In November, Mark will launch its Little Black Box, which will feature Italian-baked shimmer bars and cubes designed for the face, cheeks and eyes.
'It's the next generation of mix-it-ups and make it your own for Mark," said Poccia. "It was really important for us to include this customizable aspect as well as creating an allover product.'
With six rectangle shades and six square shades, the bars are designed for all skin tones. To change shades, customers can slide the blocks into the compact and lock them down in place. While both the Little Black and Shimmer Bars retail for $6, the Shimmer Cubes will be sold for $5.
'This idea was inspired by Lego sets, and each compact was built on tracks so you can slide them in and out,' said Gail Boye, Mark's vice president of product development.
To help Mark customers attain a more flawless look, the company is broadening its shade palette by making all eight of its face coverage products available in eight shades including ivory, nude, honey, golden, almond and mocha. Company research showed that Mark consumers wanted the brand to offer one universal palette, rather than carry only certain items in select shades. According to Poccia, Mark worked with celebrity makeup artist Jillian Dempsey, who created her own collection with Avon in August, to identify key shade ranges."
My Opinion: this thing looks ehh.. not lovin the picture quality. BUT I will have to see more pictures of the product, and then try it out (and of course I will write up my review here!). I'm also loving the interchangeable aspect of the product.. I do love to make my OWN color combinations!
Well, apparently these baked shimmer cubes are supposed to be a great beauty product, and The Body Shop and Laura Gellar Cosmetics both have similar products already out.
We shall see.....
Product of the Day
mark. Good Glowing Custom Pick Powder Blush, $6
mark. says: "Brush on super-smooth powder for a natural, radiant glow. Sheer color coverage lasts all day on cheeks and face. Whether you want to shimmer, blush, or be bronzed, any look can be yours. Sold in single-pan format, it can easily be removed and popped into the mark Snap to It Custom Color Palette Case, interchangeable with mood or moment. Oil- and fragrance-free. 0.18 oz. / 5.2g net wt.
As seen in Cosmopolitan & ELLE."
I'm choosing the Good Glowing Powder Blush in the shade After Glo as the product of the day because of the rave reviews I found about it at makeupalley.com (a great makeup site).
After Glo
I'm currently using this blush in Bronze Glo (as my bronzer) and Star Glo (a great pink) and I do love this combination and had not considered trying anything new.
Bronze Glo
Star Glo
But, after reading multiple reviews that the After Glo shade was exactly like NARS Orgasm blush (probably the most popular blush EVER! and $25 a pop) With mark's version at only $6, I HAVE to try it out!
Here's what one reviewer had to say: "This is my HG (holy grail) blush. It is similar to NARS Ogasm but IMHO (in my honest opinion) better! After Glow is a peachy color with some golden sparkle to it. Looks so good with a deep tan. The price is excellent as is the quality. 5 stars!"
Check out the link below under "More mark." to read the rest of the 97 reviews on this product at makeupalley.
Can't wait to get this. I'll let you know how it goes!
Product of the Day
mark. Mega Volume Next Day Spray, $5
mark. says: Help refresh hair between shampoos with this spray that helps remove buildup & reduces the appearance of oil. 6 fl. oz.
I love the idea of these sprays! The Next Day Spray is especially great for me as I have naturally curly hair and it takes me a while to straighten my hair (not to mention that it's super damaging!) so this helps me keep my straight styles longer.
As soon as I wet my hair in the shower my hair is back to curly, so this lets me keep my hair fresh & clean in between washes.
My hair not only looks refreshed, but the soothing geranium and chamomille extracts make my hair smell great too!
Plus, with the purchase of any 2 mark. haircare products you'll get a mark. black headband FREE!
PROS: refreshes hair in between washes, great scent, plus FREE headband with purchase
CONS: well I just went and used it to see what cons I could come up with.. the only thing I could think of is that it is a liquid spray so when you first put it in your hair will look a little damp, so just make sure you have a minute or two after applying for it to absorb! Mmm my hair smells so good right now :)
meet the new fall Flip For It
Just wanted to give y'all a sneak peak on what's new from mark! Products will be availabe starting August 21st!
Flip For It holds all the color you need for eyes, lips, & cheeks and is now available in three new palettes for fall.
On one side you'll find two gorgeous eye shadows and a blush. When you flip the compact you'll discover two lip shades and two lipglosses.
The gorgeous shades were inspired by celebrity makeup artist Jillian Dempsey's unique take on makeup looks seen on the runways of New York, Paris, & Milan.
Each of the three Flip For It palettes work on all skin tones. You pick you fav!
New York FFI - sultry pink shades for lips and cheeks, and smokey shades for eyes
Paris FFI - tawny shades for eyes, rose and nude hues for lips and cheeks
Milan FFI - autumnal shades of khaki and green for eyes, and subdued hues of peach and copper for lips and cheeks
only $18! coming soon to cassie4mark.com
Flip For It holds all the color you need for eyes, lips, & cheeks and is now available in three new palettes for fall.
On one side you'll find two gorgeous eye shadows and a blush. When you flip the compact you'll discover two lip shades and two lipglosses.
The gorgeous shades were inspired by celebrity makeup artist Jillian Dempsey's unique take on makeup looks seen on the runways of New York, Paris, & Milan.
Each of the three Flip For It palettes work on all skin tones. You pick you fav!
New York FFI - sultry pink shades for lips and cheeks, and smokey shades for eyes
Paris FFI - tawny shades for eyes, rose and nude hues for lips and cheeks
Milan FFI - autumnal shades of khaki and green for eyes, and subdued hues of peach and copper for lips and cheeks
only $18! coming soon to cassie4mark.com
Product of the Day
mark Eyemarker Color On Line, $5.50
mark says: Draw attention with this eye pencil that goes on smoothly and lasts all day. 0.009 oz. net wt.
Plus, FREE mark. Eye Shadow Brush with any 2 mark. eye product purchases!
I originally ordered the eyemarker (in java) as a gift for my mom. I'd been really pleased with my mark. liquid liner that I hadn't really considered purchasing this pencil for myself. But of course, when I gave my mom the eyemarker I had to try it out for myself, and I must say I was pleasantly surprised (and then ordered one for myself!).
The eyemarker pencil gives you a really rich line. I'd used many pencil liners in the past and ultimately I'd been disappointed, especially in their tendency to fade and smudge. This pencil gives you great color and doesn't smudge around my eyes as the day goes on.
PROS: rich color, long lasting, plus FREE eyeshadow brush
CONS: liner residue got on the container so it looks a little messy, but this is with the older clear packaging so I think the new black packaging will eliminate this.
check it out!
Get The Look: Golden & Glowing
"For this look, only use foundation and concealer if absolutely needed. Luminous face shimmer will brighten your skin and add dimension. Use Glow Xpert alone or mixed with your favorite foundation or moisturizer to bring out your cheekbones."
-Cynde Watson, mark makeup expert
Face
Tap on Invisible Touch Perfecting Concealer using the mark Concealer Brush from the inner corner of your eyes to the point where the darkness ends. Wait 2-3 minutes, Apply Face Xpert Flawless Touch Makeup with the sponge tip applicator. For a dewy look blend with your moisturizer. To add an instant radiant glow to your temples temples and cheekbones, dab on Glow Xpert Face Shimmer in Candle Glow with the attached sponge applicator and smooth with your fingers.
Cheeks
Add color to your cheeks with ease using Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint in Berry. Dot the blush on the apples of your cheeks and cheekbones then use your fingers or a sponge to blend blush upward and back towards your hairline.
Eyes
Sweep Winkstick Hook Up Eye Shadow in Glitzy generously all over your eyelid and softly blend upward into the crease with your finger. Complete you eyes with two coats of Baby Lash Minibrush Mascara in Black.
Lips
For lasting color apply the Kissink Lip Tintmarker in Pink Tease. Then slick lips with Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lip Gloss in Pink Crush.
Product of the Day
mark. Dew Drenched Moisturlicious Lip Color, $6
mark. says: "Nourishes like a lip balm while adding dewy, long-lasting color. Shea butter and palm oil help moisturize and protect. 0.13 oz. net wt."
In the past I hadn't paid much attention to mark's Dew Drenched Lip Color. From the packaging it appeared to be just your run of the mill lipstick and for my summer look I wasn't looking for a heavy lipstick.
Dew Drenched probably wouldn't have caught my attention but it did when mark. released the product in new packaging and 3 new shades--Watermelon, Toffee, & Crush (see cassie4mark.com for shades). It was then that I read the product description and realized this wasn't your ordinary lipstick.
Dew Drenched feels more like a lip balm than a lipstick, but it adds a richer color than a tinted lip balm alone.
I had actually been using mark's Tinted Sheenstick Hook Up Lip Balm previously and while I do love the sheenstick for its hook up packaging and convenience, I think that, overall, Dew Drenched is a more moisturizing lip color.
I'm currently using Dew Drenched in Watermelon and I believe Rain is on my list to order next.
Plus, if you order 2 mark. lip products now you'll get a mark. Kiss Xpert Lip Smoothing Treatment FREE!
PROS: super moisturizing lip color, sheer to medium coverage, plus FREE Lip Smoothing Treatment with purchase
CONS: lightweight coverage (if you're looking for something heavier)
Product of the Day
mark. Speedway Do Everything Makeup, $8
mark. says: Cover imperfections and even skin tone with this lightweight, cream-to-powder mini stick. The buildable coverage is perfect for quick, on-the-go touch-ups. 0.14 oz. net wt.
plus FREE FOUNDATION BRUSH with Speedway purchase at cassie4mark.com!
I ordered this in Buff and Natural (for my tan days). At first when I looked at the Buff shade I thought "Oh no, it's too light!" but after applying it I was pleasantly surprised that the color seemed to morph into the color of my skin tone and actually blended quite seamlessly.
I had never thought about using a foundation brush before but since mark. sent me one (for Free!) I decided to give it a try and it is definitely the way to go! I just swipe the speedway on my forhead, nose, cheeks, & chin and blend it in with my foundation brush. For days when I want less coverage I use speedway as my concealor (using my mark. concealer brush) and it has great coverage.
Speedway really is my "do everything" makeup (and I always carry one in my purse for touch ups!).
Speedway comes in 8 shades (from Ivory to Mocha) so try it out for yourself!
PROS: "Do Everything" makeup--foundation & concealer in one, easy application, great coverage, plus FREE foundation brush with purchase
CONS: smaller size than expected (though great for slipping in your purse)
Product of the Day
mark. Instant Vacation Greek Isles Fragrance Mist, $15
Product Description: Warm honey, fresh gardenia, white freesia and creamy cocnut combine for a blissful island fragrance that captures the carefree Mediterranean mood of the Greek Isles. 1.5 fl. oz.
As someone who used to only wear perfume on special occasions I have morphed into someone who sprays some on BEFORE GOING TO BED (embarassing).
I love this scent. It's light and airy--floral with an ever so slight hint of coconut. Definitely a perfect summer fragrance, and at only $15, why not?
And lucky for you (and me), this scent also comes in some great hair & body products:
mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles Sea Salt Styling Spray, $6
mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles - Bronzing Self Tanner, $8
mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles - Self Tanner for Face, $7
mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles After Sun Treatment, $8
PROS: beautiful bottle, great light summer scent
CONS: slight alcohol scent when first applied (but this quickly fades)
Product Description: Warm honey, fresh gardenia, white freesia and creamy cocnut combine for a blissful island fragrance that captures the carefree Mediterranean mood of the Greek Isles. 1.5 fl. oz.
As someone who used to only wear perfume on special occasions I have morphed into someone who sprays some on BEFORE GOING TO BED (embarassing).
I love this scent. It's light and airy--floral with an ever so slight hint of coconut. Definitely a perfect summer fragrance, and at only $15, why not?
And lucky for you (and me), this scent also comes in some great hair & body products:
mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles Sea Salt Styling Spray, $6
mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles - Bronzing Self Tanner, $8
mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles - Self Tanner for Face, $7
mark Instant Vacation Greek Isles After Sun Treatment, $8
PROS: beautiful bottle, great light summer scent
CONS: slight alcohol scent when first applied (but this quickly fades)
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