What’s in Marlena’s Purse (plus ideas for makeup to keep on the go!)
Here’s some ideas on what to keep in your purse!
Benefit Realness of Concealness
This mini kit of face products is perfect for touching up the skin throughout the day! It includes miniatures of concealer, eye primer, highlighter, and lip plumper. The neat little box closes up to fit perfectly in your purse.
Cost: $32
Where to Buy: Sephora
Urban Decay 24/7 Super Stash
Now obviously you don’t need to take all 9 eyeliners with you, but keeping say the black or brown one is great for intensifying your look.
Cost: $36
Where to Buy: Sephora
MAC Set Powder in Invisible
Having a shiny face by 2:00 pm is bad. Having one by 10:00 am is REALLY bad. So… take a small container of set powder and a mini sponge with you for touch ups throughout the day! I like the MAC powder in invisible as it is finely ground and sets to a matte finish.
Cost: $4.99
Where to Buy: Makeup Geek Store
C.O. Bigelow Lip Shine
This lipgloss/lip moisturizer is perfect for keeping the lips moist! The smell is great for freshening the breath, and it comes in a variety of colors and flavors (cinnamon is my favorite)
Cost: $7.00
Where to Buy: Amazon or Bath and Body
Too Faced Glamour to Go Pocket Palette
This little kit is so cute and so useful! It includes 8 eyeshadows, 4 lipglosses, and a blush- all together in this mini compact with a mirror. All you need is a few brushes, and you have your complete makeup set on the go!
Cost: $19.50
Where to Buy: Sephora
Shiseido Compact Foundation
This powder foundation is so smooth and is great for touchups! It includes a mirror and sponge and is a great size for keeping in your purse. Doesn’t feel heavy on the skin, but covers really well.
Cost: $31
Where to Buy: Sephora
NYX Mega Shine Lipgloss
These lipglosses come in a wide range of colors and are great for keeping in the purse for touching up those luscious lips!
My favorite colors:
- Lollipop (a nice peachy color)
- Beige (for fair to medium skin)
- Golden Pink (for medium to dark skin)
Cost: $4.79
Where to Buy: Makeup Geek Store
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now i don’t feel so bad about how much stuff i carry in my handbag!
Where did you get that sample of the lipstick, Marlena?
she sayed she didnot know shut up are you dome she sayed it in her videoduh open your ears or get a hearin aid
dummie
Take your attitude elsewhere.
what’s funny is that you (harley) tried to insult someone else, but couldn’t even write your insult correctly, therefore making you look like the real idiot. Grow up…and remember, if you dont have anything nice to say, then just be quiet and learn how to spell/type.
harley did that comment make you feel good that day. I hope you stop and read all reviews from years in the past. This is for all of us to learn and have fun.
I never have read a comment like yours. It needs to be deleted.
Angela don’t feel bad for the Question. Just consider the source.
Don’t b so mean u r bein very rude harley
Absolutely love your site! Your tips, techniques, and just overall way of teaching has inspired me and has me enhancing my looks and trying colors that I have strayed from previously for lack of knowing how to pair them or tone them down
Thank you for sharing your talent!
Hey Marlene, you are so cute in the video, not just this one but in all of them. You are such a person that one becomes happy and positive to look and listen to. * S * I have a question, I do not know if you want to share it with all of us muggies …. and I know it might be a little personal to some, but I ask anyway hope it’s okay. I also know that it do not have anything with makeup to do, but which one is your favorite perfume! Lots of hugs!
Wow..Marlena looking good!..I to carry a bunch of stuff in my purse and hand sanitizer is a must i keep one at all times…love ur purse to yay for the nockoff purses..lol.. well I do have a question.Do you do makeup for weddings…let me know..I have a friend getting married and I mentioned to her how good of an artist you are and she would like to know if you can do our makeup..if so That would be like sooo awesome….cause you are the best…Thanks…
Hi, Marlena, two questions; what is the perfect nose?what will be the next tutorials?please.Thank you very much,
Hi Marlena,
it’s the first time im writing but i have been watching your videos for half a year weekly!
You are exeptjonal at what you are doing and not only that
I have a great makeup since i have discovered your blog but
also your sense of humour is contagious and often i start a day better
after watching your fun and inspirational tutorials.
Take care and talk to you soon!:>
Hi Marlena,
Thank you so, so, so much for this video. Hope you’re going well. Lesft a message on ‘how to organise your mac eye shadows’ in December, can’t wait to hear from you.
Anyways, once again thank you so much for all your tutorials and advice!!!!
YOU’RE A STAR!!!!!
I’ll go check it now
For some reason I can’t comment on the posts there now
I do have an article for my top MAC eyeshadows- I will try to update that soon as I have a few new favs though. For brushes, I would get a few of the Essence of Beauty ones from CVS as they’re great for the price! Also, Sonia Kashuk ones work well- you can get at Target.
For the other items, I will need to put together a video as it would be a lot for me to type here
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!
YOU’RE A STAR!!!!!!
Thanks Marlena! I love your videos, esp. the less expensive makeup suggestions. I can’t wait to run out to the Ulta store and pick up the NYX colors you suggest. Does NYX make matte finish eyeshadow? I know MAC does, but they’re a little pricey for me right now.
Hi Marlena,
Thank you for sharing your talent!
You are suck a sweetheart!. Thanks for sharing with us you talent. You have inspired me to enhancing my looks and love myself everyday
Ohhh !! I forgot to ask. Are you having a seminar any time soon??? I would love to go and learn from you !!! Where can we contact you?
I’m hoping to do a few this year- most likely 2 in California, New York, and not sure where else- depends on the time frame for me moving and getting other things done
Hi Marlena!
Could you tell me where you got your vitamins from.
I was looking on the GNLD website and couldnt find them! I take vitamins too!
Here’s the ones that I take in my purse (I take several on a daily basis, but I swear by these ones!)
http://www.gnld.com/store/Product.aspx?STORE_ID=1&CATEGORY_ID=1252&NAV_CATEGORY_ID=3230&product_id=10052
They support the body’s ability to digest fats, carbs, and proteins- I haven’t had any stomach aches, acid problems, or anything else since taking them. They really do work well
Thankyou so much! I’ve lost 30 pounds by doing your healthy eating regeme! I think you should write a book! “Marlena’s guide to makeup and weightloss!”
XXX
LOL! Marlena you’re so funny, you have a sense of humor and so bubbly, I like how you can put together anything wether its cheap products or expensive products and most of all i like how your personality is, just the fact that you’re becoming so big from youtube, makeup geek and yet you’re still modest, sweet and funny.
You know how to bring in an audience!
Cute synopsis of your purse. I have uselss crap in mine. Must try to simplify. By the way, Marlena. Shea butter—-it’s pronounced SHAY!
Hi Marlena,
Love your makeup alot, infact learned alot from your tutorials, you are doing great job. Please if possible do guide me regarding my foundation colour n texture selection………………my skin is oily n its fair with pale tone,so which foundation would you suggest for my skin colour n type. And also I wanted to know about a good primer for my skin type. I’m actually in search of a foundation that looks natural with a glow on skin,that doesn’t feel like a foundation. I’m pretty sure you’ll have the right tip for me.
Regards,
nida.
A good primer would be a mattyfing one to help with the oil- Mary Kay has a good one and so does MAC. For foundation, I usually recommend mineral foundation for oily skin, but if you want liquid then Makeup Forever’s HD foundation is pretty nice without being too heavy. I also like Revlon’s foundations for the most part- I wouldn’t recommend the newest HD one for oily skin though as it is pretty shiny. Let me research it a bit more, k?
Thanks alot Marlena, please do keep in touch n keep replying. Do let me know when your done with your research over foundations for my skin.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!
Love,
nida.
Hey Marlena,
I’m among your great admirers. I’ve been sending you emails n comments since long……. but you never reply.
Please do reply soon.
Looking forward for your positive response n waiting for it very keenly.
Best regards,
nida.
Hi Nida,
What questions did you have?
Hello Dear Marlena,
Thank you so much for your consideration. You are really the best makeup expert n infact a sincere guide for all of us………..you are really a great help always. I ‘ve watched almost all of your tutoes they were superp n you looking awesome in everyone of it. Actually I’ve been looking for some good foundation that looks natural on skin without looking heavy n still has a glowy n smooth look, I have oily skin with fair but pale tone. I also have trouble in selecting true match for my skin tone. Tell me about Bobbi brown’s makeup innovation offering invisible, weightless coverage that looks like skin, not foundation, its foundation SPF 15. Would it suit me?????? And plz do let me know about Estee’ Lauder primer plus illuminating base. Plz do guide me.
Loads of care,
nida.
Nida-
Try Neutrogena Mineral Glow Sheers in “Fair to Light”. They only make 4 shades because its so sheer it works on everyone’s skin tone. Its so light you cant even feel it and it has such a subtle shimmer in it. It looks like your skin is well moisturized but not shiny or greasy. It contains SPF so its especially great for your skin and since you are pale, like me, it will keep you from burning in the summertime or in the snow.
I’m a professional makeup artist and anytime I come across someone who does not want to wear foundation or has near perfect skin, I use this on them. I wear it daily with concealer under my eyes and some on a pimple if I’m broken out. Be warned though, its not a heavy coverage. Its heavier than a tinted moisturizer because its a foundation but its not quite like liquid foundation; so if you have a lot of acne/scars/ uneven tone/etc. that you want to conceal, this is not the product you’s need.
I’d recommend you try it though, its only around $12-15 and if you dont like it most stores will return it.
you should come do some seminars in canada…:)
I’m hoping to go to Toronto in the near future as it’s only 5 hour drive from Michigan
Hi Marlena!
I have to say you look absolutely beautiful. Your weight loss has been an inspiration to me. I love your eyes in this video. (Is there a tutorial on that one?) and I love the purse. I live in NY and was hoping you could tell me where you got it so I can get one
Thanks again. You are still my favorite MUA!
Yep -the makeup is the how to pull off blue eyeshadows (even though it looks green in the vid). And the purse I got from a little shop just outside China Town in NYC. I don’t remember the name though…
hello. i read about how everyone is commenting on ur weight loss tips. i really need to lose weight. please can you tell me where u posted them as i can’t find them. thankyou! and you ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL, i love the C.O. Bigelow lipshine! so weird i just bought some more 2day!
okay, marlena!
I don’t know if you still check messages from your other “blue eye tutorial” but I found the jessica alba link of what makeup i wanted done. I just wanted to re write again so you know which one i’m talking about.
http://gallery.jessicaalba.net/displayimage.php?album=1182&pos=6
http://gallery.jessicaalba.net/displayimage.php?album=1182&pos=1
And this one.
Ooh!! Those are awesome!! Wow- great size pictures too
Thank you, Marlena!! (hugs)
You’re tha best!!!
When will you be able to start this, curious? Not pressuring you but was just wondering.
Your videos are great!!! what oil control lotion do you recomend better ? I have the mac oil control lotion but it seems like it is not working much…
I’ve heard good things about Neutrogena for oil control- I’ve used the Mary Kay one and really like it. My skin’s a bit drier now so I use the MK time wise line. I’m sure some of the other MUGS have their favorites to share too
biore has good one
I really enjoyed you I think you are great. I just started wearing makeup about a year ago. Until I saw your video I didn’t know how to ally eyeshadow or even that I needed a base. I usually buy my makeup from walmart. I have covergirl, Rimmel, and Avon. But I will go to mac and pick those brushes up. Thanks so mucham looking toward to learning more
i really love the way you are, and the time you take to explain everything really clear . I love you and your site kisses and the best of luck for you and your family .
Great Idea.. I love ur purse. I have some of the same items you have in ur purse
Thank you for all the wonderful tutorials, I check back often to see whats new or whenever I am in the mood to try a new look.
Best wishes to you in 2010. I just moved OUT of California last year so I know how stressful a big move can be ~ its worth it though!!
p.s. I have that little lipstick too, it came from Sephora as one of their 100 point items. I love it!!
Hey Marlena!!!!
i am your biggest fan!!!! thank you so much for sharing all the tips. it is so generous of you.
i have a friend who is graduating from Blanche Macdonald in Vancouver BC and she is going back to her hometown at the end of Febuary.
i am invitied to her graduation and i really want to get her something that is memorable yet useful in her career as a makeup artist. i am thinking something under $100.
what will it be a good thing to get for her? Can you please help me out? Thanks!!!
xoxoxoxoxoxo
Marlena, you are looking GREAT! You have always been gorgeous but I can tell you have lost weight. So what is your secret?
Jennifer
I love how you burst out in laughter throughout the video.
You’re really cute and adorable! Your videos are all very helpful.
Thank you so much!
THANKS MARLENA FOR DOING THIS TYPE OF VIDEO I DON’T KNOW YOU REMEMBER OR NOT I HAVE REQUESTED THIS TYPE OF TORORIAL 1 MONTH AGO AND THANKS YOU HAVE DONE IT
LOVE TO SEE YOU HAPPY .TAKE CARE BYE
Do you think you’ll ever visit England sometime? I’d love to meet you
just doing a test run to see if my avator picture showed up! lol.
Perfect it did! Now you can see what i look like instead of looking at a blank box.
OMG!!!! Marlena I have to thank you so much for recommending the Revlon colorstay foundation! I love it! I’ve always used MAC but end up with tons of shine a couple of hours later… I bought the Revlon foundation and had just received my Model in a Bottle and now I have a perfect matte finish!!! Thanks for all you do!
Much Love,
Brenda Iliana
Hello! how are u!
well i just have a question
see i leave in chile and is very difficult for me to buy mac makeup or nyx!…
is so expencive over here..
i just need a foundation marc that i can buy here…
can u get me a tip?
thanks!
By the way ms pandah is the same one on youtube
Wow I love your purse.where did u get it?..Purple is my fave color but I can never find one I like
I am adddicted to your videos, they help me a lot. One question, I need to know how the perfect nose is.When is correction needed?
thank U
thanks 4 this i have been waiting 2 c wts in ur purse LOVE LOVE LOVE U UR AWSUM
Marlena, I love that bag! oh, before I forget can you try to make a light blue-green, sporty look…… but light enough for a teen to wear to school, because I’m running out of light pink!!!!
Hi Marlena,
I saw one of your makeup tutorials on youtube, and you’re awesome. That’s how i found your site. And I love all of your tutorials, they are really fun to watch. And beside that i also learned a lot from it. And looking forward to learn more.
Hey Marlena, Thanks so much for posting your videos. I have literally learned SO much from you!! Keeepp posting
! and we’ll keep watching.
Sexy lady Marlena ……… looking good! .. hay!!! do have you have hair extensions? as sure do look nice or is that your natural length as i think longer hair suits you better me darlings!
mmmMMMM Pink Pink Pink …… well then sweets, take a look at ………. http://www.fairygothmother.co.uk ……….. they are based here in London and my Misses (bless her) as spent a morgage in thier for christ sake and for a sexy lady like you then clothes to die for and if Pink is your theme them they have some gorgeous pink corsets and outfits.
My missed is more to the black or red themes but …. Pink for you .. not a problem.
take care and stay beautiful .. x
Hi Marlena,
For the MAC set powder, when do you apply?
I’m in high school, and I usually keep some stuff to touch-up my makeup with throughout the day in my bag, not my locker. But, in my super-organized locker, I keep a mirror and stuff to touch up my hair with.
ROCK ON MARLENA!
Hi Marlena, I just wanted to tell you that I am on your site religously and absolutely love your work! I check everyday to see if there are new tutorials. I just wanted to ask you if it would be possible to maybe do a tutorial on Kara DioGuardi’s from Americia Idol. Every single time I watch that show she has almost the same makeup on and it looks so good and I know it’s totally something you could do. It’s alittle bit of a smokey eye but it just looks different for some reason, but it’s so beautiful. Thanks so much Jenn
Marlena, I have a suggestion/idea. Could you make a look that was maybe…… blue-green……. sporty…….. and really easy and fast…… oh could you use the this one product….. it’s SEA GLASS #55 from the Maybelline New York line!? I bought some of the colors like the SEA GLASS, LASTING LILAC, or the ROSE TINTS!? They work really well and are so easy!
I really lke how you dont ONLY use mac products… everyones videos are always mac, and their products can get very spendy!!
Hi Marlena,
Do you use false eyelashes twice? If you do can you give me some ideas on how I can clean them so I can use them again. I watched your tutorial about eylashes but I couldn’t find anything regarding cleaning them or if I can use them again.
Thanks,
Your hair looks great! Did you get extensions?
I am adddicted to your videos, they help me a lot. One question, I need to know how the perfect nose is.When is correction needed?
thank U
one day i was messing around on youtube.and i put in makeup,u came up.after that every time i go to the store i have to buy something to do with makeup.but the thing is.i thought i was kind of boyesh.you took the girl out in me.and for that i owe all to you.i barley ever put makeup on.and now thats one of my hobbies.to wear it and buy it.it makes you feel so good inside.my boyfriend tells me u look like a clown.but i go to thinking of that story you wrote.about how it made u feel really pretty.because u thought you was fat.that story really changed my life.and so did you.i never really new what it was like to feel like a girl.or to feel pretty.until you.that day i looked at you on youtube.was the best day ever,it changed my whole life.you really love your fans.and thats what we are to you.because you take the time to tell us every thing.you dont leave any thing out.you are just the best.thank you so much for turning me into a real woman.
I just have to tell you that you are the greatest.when ever i get sad or depressed,i put you on.you help me out so much.i forget the world when i put you on.my boyfriend tells me,what are you doing over there.i forgot you was here.he tells me i forget every thing around me.when i have you on.there’s just something about you.you have it all.you should be happy with yourself.your ex husband is crazy for letting someone like you get away.i really don’t think you understand how much you changed these girls life’s and what you do for them.i know you have turned my life around.i was never girl like until you.that scared me alot.but you helped me become a woman.thank you so much.you may think this sounds crazy.but it is so true.about the makeup help.i need help to find something to cover up dark spots under the eyes.and something that don’t leave lines or spots on your face after putting it on.i have oily skin and it gets even worst when i put makeup on.it just makes me look so much older.all you see is lines and spots all over my face.i used lots of different one’s as well.help me find what will be best.thanks so much.
Question…Has anyone ever used Dermablend? Does anyone recommend it?
Can anyone reply? Marlena? Thanks
i am floored Marlena!!!!!!!
this is my first visit and i am sure gonna coming back!
i am a huge make up hoarder myself!
You are so right about the C.O. Bigelow’s lib balm. It’s perfect for when my lips are really dry.
Thier are some hand bags like the one you have on ebay if anyone interested and they look good quality too.
lol I thought it was just me who carried THAT MUCH STUFF. Haha, you are so funny, that was great. I never really thought about how look it would take to go through EVERYTHING in my purse.
Since the first day I saw this video I have been trying to find a little makeup bag like that as I *love* the whole 50’s/retro look! I can’t seem to find it anywhere!
***** What happend to all the old tutorials??? Please don’t take them off *********
shut up !!!!! your stupid dont beg her she probley dont care what you say any way just shut up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!$%
hi marlena i am urs big big fan u r so beautiful and a great person i like u very much actully i dont speack english but i like ur smile
ohhh m gosh marlena you are pretty and you have a great science of style towards make up you are my roll model i think you are totaly awsome please please write me back it would mean the world to me and if you want to know how old i am i am 10 almost 11 and i reciently moved and wanted to find a new hip and trendy pretty awsome cool new roll model and i found her its you i wanna be jus like you i have printed off pages off this site and the whole site and i passed them out at school and told every one the stuff like that and they will be leaving cmments
Hi Marlena I have watched your tutorials for 2 years now and though I rarely comment I just wanted to point out that there is such a huge difference between your old vidoes and your new ones. They are all fabulous don’t get me wrong but your personality has changed. You seem so full of joy and laugh at yourself easily which is adorable. I hope its because of the success the Lord has brought you that your heart seems so light.
Marlena,
Great videos! You are always so inspiring! What are the colors that you use in your hair? I love it! Thanks for all of your help! You are a wonderful and beautiful person!
i dont think they sell the revlon photofinish or photoready in the UK. do they?
I just found you on Youtube and used one of your techniques for my eyes. I have very large eyes like you and mine are brown. I love to play them up with Makeup and just needed a few new tips. I didn’t have the same colors as you but used what I did have. I got so many compliments on my look. Thank you Thank you!! You are just gorgeous!
Hello,
I had a quick question. I know you said your bag is a possible knock off, but i really love it and was wondering if you happen to know the style or name of it? I’m trying to locate the purse in stores that sell Versace, but to no avail. =0(
Thanks!! I really enjoy your videos.
Hi Marlena,
You mentioned Bourgeois Night Balm in this video, I used to have it but finished it and now I can’t find it anywhere! Both Sephora and Ulta do not carry it. Where do you get yours? Could you sell it in you store? I would buy it right away!
Thanks, Claudia
hey, im indian, with dark brown skin, not too dark, with brown eyes., I love your tutorial about the arabic eyes, i tried doing it last night but didn’t come out as i expected. I didn’t use MAC colors, my skin just didn’t take the black color in right maybe?? Any suggestions? How about where exactly i can buy the MAC eyeshadows too? thanks in advance, stay beautiful hun =)
I am the same way i carry about 3 or 4 lip glosses plus lip balm at the same time! ^^
Hi Marlena, ive been watching your videos for over a year now, wow you look amazing! I love your tutuorals and thanks to you i know how to apply makeup! I have a 3 year old princess who by the way asks when were watching “marlena’s show” (yes i am a mother that lets their 3 year old play with makeup)
Marlena you seem like such a sweet genuine person, it really shows and your laugh is so contagious.
Will you ever do a seminar in Arizona (Tucson/Phoenix)? Id love to attend.
Hy Marlena I love this video I tottaly agee with all the things you carri I also am a be prepared cainda girl I do have one important question for you you mention the Shiseido powder foundation I for the moment use the MAC studio fix because of my supper oily face it absorbs pretty well the oils does the Shiseido absorb oil as good as the MAC powder? cause I am bit curius…
Keep on Rockin girl…
I would like to say that your amazing!
Marlena,
I love your eyes in this video. What colors are you wearing? Do you have a tutorial for this look?
Thanks, Ashley
Marlena, I think you’re tips, makeup expertise and overall beauty are out of this world. Thanks for sharing and teaching all of us that want to be gorgeous but just don’t know exactly how!
I am having a sweet sixteen party. (kinda cheesy…but it’s tradition) do you have any make-up tips for me??
hi Marlena,
can u plz do a tutorial on how to apply make up for indan wheatish skin plz…
nd i love ur tutorials but i’m not sure if it would go well on my skin so can u advice me on tat… i’ll send u a pic of mine can u advice de right makeup 4 me plz….
Marlena, where can we get your bag??? I love it!! Think you’ll have some in the store anytime soon?
I would also like some party make up tips….I am also having a sweet 16 soon…I you have time can you do a bithday gurl tutorial???
Hi Marlena, this is kind of a random question but I’m trying to make a website on makeup (I wont copy tou I promis) and I was just wondering if you could help me pretty please! :]
Thanks,Sabrina