DISCONTINUED: mark's i-sheer hook up creamy eyeshadow

Mark gave us very little notice that their i-sheer product was going to be discontinued and now it's already gone! I really like using i-sheer as an eyeshadow primer. It stays put and never creases--unlike some of mark's other cream eyeshadows.... If you love it too there are some available on eBay so you better stock up since you can no longer purchase it from mark and I'm betting it won't be available on eBay for long!

Lauren Conrad: Behind the Scenes at her new Mark Cosmetics Photoshoot

Lauren Conrad gave bellasugar a behind the scenes look at the photoshoot for her new campaign with mark cosmetics! I always love too see what goes on behind the camera, and I'm always curious to see what mark makeup products they use on Lauren.




I learned a pretty good tip from this video too: use mark's i-mark eyeshadow in Gioia (a brown, non-shimmery shade) as a brow powder. I love products that multi-task!

Get Lauren's look with these mark makeup products she wore in the video:

Foundation: Face Xpert Flawless Touch in Natural ($8)
Concealer: Speedway Do Everything Makeup in Natural ($8)
Powder: Matte-nificent Oil-Absorbing Powder in Natural/Buff ($8)
Bronzer: Bronze Pro Bronzing Powder ($8)
Blush: Good Glowing Mosaic Blush in Hush Baby ($7)
Brows: I-Mark Custom Pick Color Eye Shadow in Gioia ($4.50)
Browbone: Winkstick Hook Up Eye Shadow Stick in Demure ($5.50)
Lid: Mini Mark-It Stick For Eyes in Shell ($6)
Crease: Flip For It Spring Color Kit in Los Angeles ($20)
Eyeliner: On the Edge Hook Up Liquid Liner in Cleo ($5.50)
Bottom Lash Line: I-Mark Custom Pick Eye Shadow in Corset ($4.50)
Mascara: Make It Big Lash Plumping Mascara in Raven ($6.50)
Lip Contour: Dew Drenched Moisturlicious Lip Color in Skinny Dip ($6)

Lauren Conrad for Mark from bella sugar on Vimeo.

Sneak Peak: Magalog 6!

Click the magalog to view Mag 6

Hi girls!
Here's your sneak peak of Magalog 6 which goes live on May 25. The standout new products in this mag are a new tinted moisturizer, two new brozer shades, waterproof liquid eyeliner shades, waterproof mascara, makeup remover wipes, shine blotting papers and color and shine lip gloss, phew!

Brush Love

As much talking as I do about mark, it's funny that I've never really mentioned mark's brushes. I suppose makeup shades, fragrances & fashion are way more fun to discuss than beauty tools but the brushes are actually the mark products that get the absolute most use from me every day!

Actually, last weekend I realized just how important brushes are for good makeup application. I was visiting my sister and forgot my makeup bag so she said I could borrow hers. Seemed like a good idea until I realized that she had NO makeup brushes. Okay she had one powder brush (that shed a ton) so it was hardly worth using. I was definitely lost without my brushes :( I'm sending her mark's Mini Brush Kit (pictured) asap.

The following are the brushes that I use daily:

1. blending brush
Ideal for working color into the crease or for blending shades together, thanks to long, slightly fanned natural hair.

2. concealer brush
Stiff, synthetic bristles are just right for depositing and blending medium to heavy concealers.

3. foundation brush
A larger brush, featuring dense, natural hair, which distributes and blends foundation to create an even finish. I don't know how I ever lived without it. Seriously! I used to just apply my liquid foundation with my fingers (ick).

4. blush + bronzer brush
A medium-fluffy head of natural hair allows for a controlled dusting of color across the cheeks or face. This is great for blush (I use the powder brush for bronzer... I prefer to have an even dusting of bronzer rather than concentrated color).

5. eyeliner brush
Short, dense, slightly angled natural hair makes for a perfectly precise eyeliner application. I use this to line the bottom of my eyes with powder eyeshadow (mark's tiki i-mark to be exact)

6. eye shadow brush
Ideal for applying a sweep of shadow, or for shading the inner or outer corners of the eye, thanks to specially contoured natural hair. I use this to shadow my crease.

7. powder brush
A large, fluffy head of natural hair allows for smooth dusting of powder over the face. Pretty much my do everything brush. I use this to apply bronzer, mattifying powder, and just to smooth out and blend my makeup after I apply everything. I also use this to put bronzer on my neck and chest so it matches my face.

Brush prices range from $6-$8 and are available at www.cassie4mark.com

Now Available: Instant Vacation Costa Rica Fragrance

Iced watermelon and pink guava combine for a fresh and fruity tropical (re)treat. Indulge in this ripe, ravishing fragrance inspired by Costa Rica. Juicy iced watermelon and pink guava provide a succulent introduction while notes of Costa Rican orchid and warm sand accord create the ultimate adventure.

My Review: I look forward to mark's Instant Vacation summer fragrance every year, and Costa Rica is by far my favorite yet. This light melon scent is a MUST-HAVE if you're a fan of fruity fragrances! But, and there is a big BUT, the fragrance fades way too fast. For a $16 fragrance I suppose this is to be expected, but mark's other fragrances have lasted longer than this one. But I did a little research and found the tip below to make your fragrance last cause you'll definitely want this one to!

Only $20.00 at www.cassie4mark.com

tip: Fragrances evaporate much more quickly on dry skin (since they are alcohol-based) so make sure your skin is moisturized before applying your fragrance. Use an unscented body lotion that won't clash with your fragrance like mark's new Free For All Fragrance-Free Body Lotion. Happy spritzing!

mark.girl Beauty Tips: Long Lasting Lipgloss

Sick of having to re-apply your lip gloss all day? Make your lipstick or lip gloss last longer with mark's pro glimmer lip powder!

When mark first introduced this product I was definitely skeptical. Powder for your lips? I didn't see how that could work. But if you apply it correctly it actually works amazingly well (plus the shades are gorgeous).

Here's how to apply mark's pro glimmer lip powder:

1. prep lips with a moisturizing lip balm
2. press pro glimmer on the lips then smooth it out
3. apply your favorite lip gloss on top

mark's pro glimmer hook up lip powder is available in 7 gorgeous shades for $5.50 at www.cassie4mark.com

Watch the video to see mark makeup artist Cynde Watson use pro glimmer!

(PS wow the model is really PRETTY. I want her skin!!)