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It's a sobering statistic: one in four women endures partner violence in her lifetime. To raise awareness of the issue, beauty brand Mark is launching a lipstick-and-compact gift set ($24). A solid 100 percent of the net proceeds go to M.powerment, an initiative that distributes grants to programs and organizations working to end dating abuse. A small purchase can go a long way: in the past four years, M.powerment has raised more than a million dollars to help end dating abuse. Brand ambassador Ashley Greene is also getting in on the action with a playlist of positive, empowering songs for women. (Turns out she likes Whitney Houston and Christina Aguilera.) If you or somebody you know is in an abusive relationship, there is help and support available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Ashley Greene wore a natural-toned makeup look at the Young Hollywood Awards last night, but it was a pop of purple on the lids that provided a fresh, perfect-for-Summer feel. "I wanted to create a soft, smoky eye, to offset Ashley's gorgeous black bustier and slim pants," said celebrity makeup artist Vanessa Scali.

To do this, Scali applied a bronze base on Ashley's lids and just underneath the lashes. Then, to make her blue eyes pop, Scali added a dab of plum shadow (the purple hue from Mark's nine-shade On the Dot Color Compact ($16) on the lids as a highlight. The look was finished with black liner on top and bottom lashes and multiple coats of mascara.

Mark celebrity makeup artist Mai Quynh has a way of making every face she touches look absolutely flawless. Take the ombré-eyed makeup palette she came up with for Rebecca Minkoff's Fall 2012 show, or the luminous looks she often creates for Ashley Greene (the beauty brand's spokesperson). But how does Quynh do it? Check out the secrets behind her professional techniques when you read more.

Ashley Greene looked stunning at the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball over the weekend, and we think we know why. In addition her to flawless skin and soft brown eye makeup, Ashley had a bright, natural-looking flush — almost like she had just finished working out, or fighting the Volturi or something. This look is perfect right now because it's fresh and subtle, and best of all, it doesn't require a ton of work or products. Find out how to get Ashley's pretty glow when you keep reading.

Amber Heard showed up to the Drive Angry premiere looking flawless, thanks in part to some seriously glowing skin. Mark celebrity makeup artist Mai Quynh gave Amber a slightly bronzed, luminous glow that was equal parts sweet and sexy. Find out how to copy her look when you keep reading.