Back in college, mark used to one of my go-to brands for great yet affordable makeup and skincare products. Over the years, the brand just keeps getting better and better and the upcoming Summer 2011 Ibiza Sol Collection is simply fabulous!

mark Summer 2011 Ibiza Sol Collection
The Ibiza Sol Marbleized Lip Gloss ($10) comes in a rectangular tube with a black cap and sponge applicator, exactly like MAC’s Sugarsweet Tri-Colour Lipglass. I have Bonita Pink, a medium pink swirled with a shimmery goldish red. It goes on semi-sheer with just a tinge of color, very fine shimmer and zero tackiness.

mark Ibiza Sol Marbleized Lip Gloss in Bonita Pink

mark Ibiza Sol Marbleized Lip Gloss in Bonita Pink

Ibiza Sol Marbleized Eye Shadow Stick ($10) in Aqua Deep is a teal with white swirls. It shows up as a light teal or silvery blue depending on how much white is mixed in. The pencil glides on very easily and works great as both an eyeshadow and eyeliner. It also stays on pretty well without smearing or fading, even on the waterline.

mark Ibiza Sol Marbleized Eye Shadow Stick in Aqua Deep

mark Ibiza Sol Marbleized Eye Shadow Stick in Aqua Deep

Finally, the two Nailed It Trend Mini Lacquers ($7 for two) are equally as cute! Ibiza Sol Mojito is a creamy minty color while Ibiza Sol Tango is a creamy tomato red. Both polishes apply evenly with great color payoff and all I need is one layer to get opaque color. They also come in tiny bottles that are great for traveling and

mark Ibiza Sol Tango and Ibiza Sol Mojito Nailed It Trend Mini Lacquers

Below are the swatches:

mark Ibiza Sol Aqua Deep, Bonita Pink, Mojito and Tango swatches

mark Ibiza Sol collection will be available at meetmark.com and through all mark reps in May. Will you be picking anything up?

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At the 2011 Grammy Awards tonight, celebrity makeup artist Jake Bailey gave Katy Perry an angelic, sparkly and ethereal “Disco Angel” look to go with her Armani Prive dress.Face
“I first prepped her skin with NARS Gentle Cream Cleanser and Aqua Gel Hydrator. I love the Aqua Gel because it doesn’t make her skin greasy but keeps it moisturized. Katy’s face was flawless, polished skin set with a shimmery pink blush and then I dusted glitter on her cheekbones to add to the sparkle.”Eyes
“For Katy’s multi-colored eye, I first applied the …

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Last week, I met with Anita, a freelance makeup artist based in Hong Kong, for a bridal demo. Anita created three different looks for me that were all gorgeous and below is my favorite – a dramatic smoky eye with pink lips. Thanks Anita =) Face
* RMK Make Up Base
* NARS Aqua Gel
* Origins GinZing
* Giorgio Armani Hydra Glow Foundation mixed with NARS Aqua gel
* Kesalan Patharan Undertone Light Up on undereye area
* Kryolan HD Micro Foundation Cache Palette on face area
* Charcott Loose Powder mixed with La Prairie Cellular Treatment …

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The Look @ Luli Fama

Make Up For Ever @ Luli Fama

On Saturday, Luli Fama showed at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim down in Miami. Yet again, Make Up For Ever sponsored the makeup, and we’ve got a couple more giveaways to coincide with the looks shown down at the beach to go! You can check out more on MUFE @ Swim Week here.

From the shows, Make Up For Ever and Temptalia are giving away:

• Aqua Cream #5
• Star Powder #954
• Faux Lash #157

RULES: All entries must be submitted by July 26th, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to all readers as pursuant to your local state/country’s laws. Winner will be chosen randomly and notified via e-mail. This post will be updated with the winner once the winner confirms.

Two Ways to Win

You can do one, the other, or both to maximize your chances of winning…

1.) Leave a comment on this blog post tell me the best part about your Monday!

2.) Follow me on Twitter & re-tweet the following: RT @temptalia Follow @temptalia & RT to win $56 in Make Up For Ever! Info + one more way to win: http://budurl.com/mufeswim2

See more photos & breakdowns! (Swimsuits ahead!)

The Look @ Luli Fama

The Look @ Luli Fama

Make Up For Ever Alliance artist, Lottie, designed a glamorous make up look for the Luli Fama show on Sunday, July 18th that was inspired by the vibrant colors in the brand’s swimwear collection. Lottie gave the models a dramatic eye with hues of coral, purple and gold that complimented the core colors in the collection.

Complexion & Cheeks: The skin was bronzed and glowing and the cheeks were highlighted with a peachy contour using Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #5.

Eyes: The eyes were the focal point of the look. Apply Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #5 to the lid and crease, blending it out to soften the color. Starting in the middle of the lid, sweep Make Up For Ever Star Powder #954 in purple upward and outward into the crease, covering the outer part of the eye lid. Next, take Star Powder #953 in orange and apply it from the inner corner of the eye upward covering the lid, stopping at where the purple begins. For added drama, Lottie applied Make Up For Ever Faux Lash #157. She then lined the upper and lower eyes using Make Up For Ever Waterproof Liner #1 in black and applied a thick coat of Make Up For Ever Aqua Smoky Lash. To complete the eyes and add a metallic accent, she applied Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #11 in gold to the inner corners of the eyes.

Lips: Lottie gave the models a shiny, nude lip using Make Up For Ever Glossy Full Couleur #10.

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Make Up For Ever @ Ed Hardy

Make Up For Ever Alliance artist, James Vincent (www.makeupforever-alliance.com), served as the key make up artist for the Ed Hardy swim show on Friday, July 16th. James created a bold black eye and strong red lip for a glamorous, old Hollywood look.

Complexion & Cheeks: The skin was bronzed and dewy with highlights on the brow bone and high cheek.

Eyes: To get a neutral base for the eye, James applied Make Up For Ever Eye Shadow #156 up to the brow bone. He then created a thick rim around the top of the eye extending to the liner beyond the outer corner of the lid using Make Up For Ever Aqua Black, and he then went on to rim the lower lash line as well. He finished by applying two coats of Make Up For Ever Aqua Smoky Lash.

Lips: For a gorgeous pop of red on the lips, James applied Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #8.

To celebrate, Make Up For Ever and Temptalia are giving away:

• Make Up For Ever Aqua Black
• Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes #0L
• Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #8

RULES: All entries must be submitted by July 26th, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to all readers as pursuant to your local state/country’s laws. Winner will be chosen randomly and notified via e-mail. This post will be updated with the winner once the winner confirms.

How to Win

Leave a comment on this blog post telling me where you’d wear a smoky eye to.

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