Lauren Conrad is a busy bee these days working on her reality show, going to school, managing a clothing line, and being mark's (Avon's sister company) key spokesperson. News will break about the pair this Friday (it's already written up and ready to go - I just have to wait until I am allowed to post). In the meantime, I wanted to share a few of Lauren's beauty secrets that she passed along during our meeting on Monday.

How does she keep her hair looking so fresh even after traveling?

Lauren says she uses Instant Vacation Greek Isles Sea Salt Styling Spray by mark. She isn't a heavy product user and the sea salt gives her just enough coverage to keep her hair looking its best.

She lets it dry naturally, adds some loose curls and then sprays away.

Lauren's tip for wearing red lipstick:

Add some gloss on top of it. Wearing matte red lipstick alone can "sometimes be too mature". So Lauren opts for a little shine to add some youth to the look. That's exactly what she did for her runway show a few months ago in LA. Want to know her favorite color? Stay tuned.

Newest trend in eye color?

Metallics! Lauren's favorite pop color for under her eyes these days is blue.

How to get risky with makeup when you aren't that type of gal?

"Do it in a polish." Add funky colors to your look by choosing a fun color for your nails. And if you aren't brave enough to rock a fluorescent orange (like the super sweet editor I met from Bella Sugar) on your nails, throw it on your toes.

Lauren's beauty tip:

"Less is more."

What about her morning beauty routine?

Believe it or not. Lauren doesn't really have one. She just washes her face and moisturizes. Miss Conrad doesn't believe in using multiple products as part of your day to day life. Perhaps that's because she doesn't need to yet. :)

That's also her traveling tip - moisturize and bring some along for the ride. Lauren admits that her "skin gets thrashed" flying coast to coast and always has some handy to keep it fresh.

I can't wait until Friday so I can talk about all the new AMAZING products that are coming out including a new jewelry, accessory and bag line.

If you don't have an Avon / mark representative, I wanted to pass mine along. Their line is very different from what I expected. It's young, new and not in your mom's market anymore. :)

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Lori Daly

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