mark Get Defensive Eye Cream W/ SPF 15

Many people are starting to say it's the end of summer, I'm not one of them but regardless of where you fall time wise, there are still 21 days of summer on the calendar and the sun shines year round ( almost) so eye cream with an SPF is a must of mine.

And while I'm quite late in posting this, I've been using mark Get Defensive Eye Cream all summer for day. It's what I would call a medium cream, not as heavy as  my shea butter infused winter one, but not so light as to feel like you've put nothing on. It adds just the right amount of moisture , sets quickly so applying makeup isn't a problem and it has that SPF which isn't easy to find in eye creams.

Ingredients include Maqui Berry for antioxidants and Licorice Root for brightening.

Priced at $ 14.00 and available from http://www.meetmark.com/ or a mark/Avon rep.

  

mark Got To Glow Gradual Self Tanner/Body Moisturizer

I'm all about the self tanner you may have noticed.  I like all kinds , gradual, full on deepening and ones that bronze and tan. It's equal opportunity tanning.

In the gradual department is one coming in July from Avon's  mark.  Called Got To Glow Gradual Glow Body Moisturizer  Lotion , this not only self tans but also has SPF 15.

I have the Light to Medium version and  when they  say gradual here , they mean it.   On my pale arms 2 applications yielded a tiny hint of color. But on my one week previously self tanned legs , the  color got a nice boost from 1 application of this. 

The formula is very thin , and lotion like, so it's super easy to blend ( just be careful not to squeeze out too much),  dries  fast, gives even color and has a nice, light floral scent and adds  a good bit of moisture too.

Available  from July in  Light to Medium and Medium to Dark   at http://www.meetmark.com/

Retail is $ 14.00

Emma Stone with TRESsemme & Mark at Golden Globes

I thought Emma Stone was perfection at The Golden Globes. More understated than I usually go  for, but it was all so perfectly pulled togther.  Her beautiful, soft blonde locks, just enough peach blush and lipstick, plenty of mascara and an equally beautiful pink/ coral  Calvin Klein gown.  So fresh and  chic and a tiny bit retro.

Her hair was done by Tresemme stylist Mara Rozak and makeup by Mai Quynh for Mark.

The Look (Hair): Elegant and chic bun

How-to's:
Step 1: Apply TRESemmé Fresh Start No Frizz Créme to damp hair

Step 2: Blow dry using a round brush to sweep hair away from face

Step 3: To give volume and height, tease crown and spray TRESemmé 24 Hour Root Boost Spray at the root

Step 4: Smooth hair while keeping height at the crown and secure into a mid-height ponytail

Step 5: Divide ponytail in half and twist the two halves around each other

Step 6: Hold the ends firmly and wrap the twisted hair into a bun, pinning as you go

Step 7: To set the style, finish with TRESemmé TRES Two Extra Hold Hairspray.

Makeup:

"For her face, I started by applying Calm & Composed Moisturizer all over her skin. Next, I used Mark Face Xpert in Honey and applied it with the foundation brush. I put Mark Good Riddance Concealer in Light/Medium around her nose and under her eyes and blended it with the concealer brush. I set her foundation with Mark Powder Buff in Natural using the powder brush.

After the powder is set, I dusted on Mark Bronze Pro Powder in Pro Glow using the angled contour face brush. I applied this bronzer to her cheeks, forehead and chin. Then I added a powder blush, I dusted Good Glowing Blush in After Glo on her cheeks by using the angled contour face brush.

 For her eyes, I applied I-Mark eyehadow in Biscotti using the all over eyeshadow brush to her inner eyelid. Then, using the eyeshadow brush, I applied I-Mark eyeshadow in Gioia to her middle and outer eyelid, from the lashline to her crease. I used the angled contour eyeshadow brush to blend Gioia into the crease of the eyelid. As a liner, I applied I-Mark eyeshadow in Java along the upper lashline using the hookup eyeliner brush. I smudged Gioia along the bottom lashline using the hookup eyeliner brush. To finish the eyes, I used two coats of Lash Splash Mascara in Black.

For her lips, I used Mark Lipclick Full Color Lipstick in Bare Hug."

Giveaway - Outspoken Perfume by Fergie- Signed Bottle

I have one  bottle signed by Fergie herself , of  her new fragrance from Avon - Outspoken.

Outspoken surprised me. I expected something strong   and less floral, when it's actually quite soft and more floral. Outspoken begins a  bit musky  and lightly fruity and then becomes more floral as it  dries down. The final result is tuberose, vetiver and a bit of the woods notes.

The bottle is pretty genie style done up in black glass.

If you want a shot at the signed bottle , please leave a comment  with either your email or some contact info.  The contest will run from today ( Sept. 27) thru Sunday Oct. 3rd at 11:00 PM. I will pick and announce the winner on Monday the 4th.

Good luck .

The rules:

-Winner agrees by entering ,that if they win their name and address will be given to the shipping company( Attention USA, NYC)

-Winners from US only and over 18.

- The Beauty Alchemist is not responsible for lost or incomplete entries, shipping of your prize, any damage to prize incurred during shipping.

- Winner will be picked randomly.

- Winner will have 3 days to respond, after that a new winner will be picked.

-Each person may enter only once.