MAC Prep For Colour

Prep For Colour is MAC newest collection. It consists of two primers and several makeup items that would create a polished yet more natural look. MAC states that, "For flawless colour and a radiant finish, go discretely undercover. To protect your complexion and prepare it for long-lasting colour, two state-of-the-art primers: Prep + Prime Skin Brightening Serum and Face Protect SPF 50. Fast absorbing. Applies under makeup without affecting its look, texture or wear." Hmmmm...I want to know more about both of these primers. I have never tried any of the MAC primers, so maybe this collection would be a good place to start.

Here we go...

Eye Shadow - Highly pigmented powder. Applies evenly, blends well.

- Prepped for Glamour - ashy/dirty brown (Frost)

- Hey - warm mid-tone beige (Veluxe Pearl)

- Sorcery - reddish mid-tone brown (Satin)

Tinted Lipglass - A unique lip gloss available in a wide variety of colours that can create a high gloss, glass-like finish or a subtle sheen. Designed to be worn on its own, over Lip Pencil or Lipstick, Tinted Lipglass is the perfect product for creating shine that lasts. It's pigmented, very shiny, and can impart subtle or dramatic colour. It contains Jojoba Oil to help soften and condition the lips. Tinted Lipglass is packaged in a convenient bottle with a sponge tip applicator that provides a quick, smooth, even application.

- Just Add Colour - fushcia pink (Frost)

Prep + Prime Face Protect SPF 50 - A skin-protecting cream with SPF 50. Applies under makeup to prime the skin for the sun. Featherweight, fast-absorbing, oil-free, invisible. Will not affect the look, texture, or long-wear integrity of your makeup. Specially formulated with an oil-absorbing powder, helps prevent oil breakthrough. Provides high-level broad spectrum sun protection. Worn daily helps guard the skin against discolouration, premature aging, dryness, and other effects of sun exposure. Suitable for all skin types.

Prep + Prime Brightening Serum - A serum formulated to instantly brighten, smooth, firm, and hydrate the skin while providing a plumper, more evenly toned complexion. Natural antioxidants help to strengthen the skin against UV-related damage, while MAC Charged Water ensures deep, long-lasting hydration.

I really want both of these two serums! I am vigilant about wearing a high SPF on my face everyday in warmer weather and this one seems to have added oil control and smoothing benefits. The Brightening Serum also looks like an item that I must have. During the changing of the seasons, my skin always suffers from dullness and I am always on the look out for more products to get rid of the gray pallor. I also love that it has antioxidants in and the Charged Water for hydration. Honestly, my skin needs all of the above so I am seeing some great potential for these two products.

I have been more into testing out new skincare lately then getting into color but I do want to pick up the Eye Shadow in Hey. It should work well with many of the shades that I already own.

photo courtesy of MAC

MAC Art Supplies

MAC's newest collection is called Art Supplies and based on your ability to use your face as a canvas to create a beautiful image. I am a bit of a klutz so I hope that this collection is not hard to work with since I am not the professional who can create artistry with makeup. This collection appears to be a grouping of pencils and markers that can easily draw on a great look.

MAC states that, "Pencils, markers...stylishly sharp, loaded with flare. They're all you need to create that fashionable self-portrait. These Art Supplies are limited, and likely won't last. Stock up today!"

Let's check this all out...

Greasepaint Stick - A smooth and creamy black eye crayon with an opalescent sparkle finish specially formulated for maximum eye drama. Easily provides ultra-high-level coverage. Versatile. Use as a soft but intense liner or blend out to create a smoke-like shadow. Long-wearing. Transfer and water-resistant. Limited edition.

- Zinc Zone - dark gunmetal

- Greengrease - blackened forest green

- Slick Black - true carbon black

- Charred Mauve - blackened violet

- Brown, Now - blackened burgundy

- Below Ground - blackened bronze

- Uniformly Blue - blackened navy

- Dirty - blackened taupe with pearl

Pearlglide Intense Eye Liner - An eye pencil that provides rich, luxurious colour with a touch of shimmer and sparkle. Soft, smooth, creamy formula glides on for a perfectly intense line, yet its soft texture allows you to blend. Long-wearing. Smudge-proof.

- Industrial - periwinkle gray

- Almost Noir - dirty plum

- Designer Purple - iridescent violet

- Black Line - true black

- Undercurrent - blue teal

- Petrol Blue - dark navy

Clear Lipglass - A unique lip gloss that can create a high gloss, glass-like finish or a subtle sheen. Designed to be worn on its own, over Lip Pencil or Lipstick, Clear Lipglass is the perfect product for creating shine that lasts. It contains Jojoba Oil to help soften and condition the lips and a tiny bead of this highly concentrated product is all that's needed to cover the lip area. Packaged in a convenient squeeze tube, Clear Lipglass is easy to apply using a lip brush. Clear Lipglass can be mixed with other products, like Pigments, and can be applied anywhere on the body except for the eye area to create interesting effects.

Pro Longwear Lip Stain Marker - A lightweight lip stain featuring the look and delivery of a colour marker. With its felt-tip nib, it goes on with precision to deliver a sheer, instantly absorbed flush of colour that can last all night. Fills, defines, and layers for more colour when wanted. No need for lip liner.

- Stylesetter - hot pink

- Full of Flare - bright yellow coral

- A Classic - rose red

- Purposefully Red - dirty red coral

- Sunset - coral brown

- Point of View - light neutral

- Tommorrow's Coral - mid-tone blue red

- Runway Ripened - berry plum red

- Modern Mocha - light brown

So this does look like a collection that I could handle working with. First off, I would like to try out the Pro Longwear Lip Stain, this could very easily be the lowest maintence lip color that I own and should get me through the whole day and night. I want to get Stylesetter, A Classic, Tommorrow's Coral, and Runway Ripened. I love lip stains and I need to get more red and berry stains to complement my collection. As we all know, I am already obsessed with red lipstick and now I am making the move into sheer red lips. I haven't tried the Greasepaint Sticks but the Muse says that they can be used alone or under over eye makeup products. I want Zinc Zone, Greasepaint Black, Charred Mauve, Below Ground, and Dirty. To top my whole look off, the Pearlglide Eye Liners are a must. I want to get Black Line, but I feel that the others might have too much blue in them for me. And I have to top everthing off with the Clear Lipglass. I cannit wait to get to MAC to get this collection.

photo courtesy of MAC

Bobbi Brown Color Strips

In addition to her Coral Cabanas line for this spring, Bobbi Brown has released Color Strips which is a palette of all the shades that are needed to make up the perfect spring look. It appears that each palette is based around one bright shade and then contains complementary shades that make it wearable in real life. The palette contains both eye shadow shades and complementary Pot Rouge shades. Pot Rouge first sparked my interested in the Coral Cabana collection and now it is appearing prominently in another new collection.

Time to look at the palettes...

Aquamarine Palette - A complete spring eye, lip, and cheek wardrobe - designed by Bobbi. Palette has one bright eye shadow (Aquamarine) plus four coordinating shades that make it wearable. For lips and cheeks, there are three cool shades of Pot Rouge. Imagine the possibilities. The Eye Shadow shades are: Ivory (creamy white), Lightening Sparkle (medium grey sparkle), Aquamarine Metallic (bright blue shimmer), Grey Sky (cool pale grey), and Storm (deep navy black). The Pot Rouge shades are: Powder Pink (light pink), Pale Pink (bright pastel pink), and Sand Pink (medium sandy pink).

Bonfire Palette - A complete spring eye, lip, and cheek wardrobe - designed by Bobbi. Palette has one bright eye shadow (Bonfire) plus four coordinating shades that make it wearable. For lips and cheeks, there are three warm shades of Pot Rouge. Image the possibilities. The Eye Shadow ashades are: Bone (off white), Cafe Cream Sparkle (brown gold sparkle), Bonfire Metallic red brown), Cognac Metallic (copper), and Caviar (black brown). The Pot Rouge shades are: Tawny (medium pinky brown), Fresh Melon (warm coral), and Calypso Coral (bright coral).

Orchid Palette - A complete spring eye, lip, and cheek wardrobe - designed by Bobbi. Palette has one bright eye shadow (Orchid) plus four coordinating shades that make it wearable. For lips and cheeks, there are three cool shades of Pot Rouge. Image the possibilties. The Eye Shadow shades are: White (pure white), Dusty Plum Metallic (grey silver pink), Orchid Sparkle (bright violet sparkle), Mulberry (dark purple), and Caviar (black brown). The Pot Rouge shades are: Powder Pink (light pink), Pale Pink (bright pastel pink), and Sand Pink (medium sandy pink).

So, with the Aquamarine Palette, I like the cool toned Pot Rouge shades but I dislike the bright Aquamarine shade and the shades are designed to complement it. The opposite exists with the Bonfire Palette, I love the eye shades but I don't really think that any of the warmer toned Pot Rouge shades will work out for me. Now, the Orchid Palette is the hit of this collection for me. I love the eye shades and the Pot Rouge shades are perfect for me. I can't wait to get to the counter and test this one. This palette will do double duty for me, I love the shadows and I can try out the Pot Rouge shades that I have been wanting to get my hands on.

photo courtesy of Bobbi Brown

MAC Trip

MAC Trip is a new collection that consists only of sets and palettes, no individual products have been offered in it. I don't think that this collection will be offered at counters but I might be wrong about that even though I didn't see it the last time that I was at Macy*s. MAC states that, "A collection of black-and-white graphic compacts, trios, and glossy patent bags with sleek, sharp stripes is the simple, sophisticated way to expedite effortless eyes, long-lasting lips, adn cheeks. Around-the-world chic is now so stylishly state-of-the-art, it's trippy!"

Here is the new collection...

Trip: 5 Cool Eyes - The ready-for-anything benefits of five cool shades of Eye Shadow in one slick, good-to-go, glossy black mirrored compact. The shades: Prismique, Springtime Skipper, Water Nymph, Flashtrack, and Knight Divine. Presented in the distinctive outer carton of the MAC Trip collection. Includes the 213SE Brush.

- Prismique - off-white tinselled with silver frost (Lustre)

- Springtime Skimmer - mid-tone minty green with gold pearl (Veluxe Pearl)

- Water Nymph - soft teal with emerald pearl (Frost)

- Knight Divine - carbon black with silver/blue reflects (Veluxe Pearl)

- Flashtrack - bright midnight blue with silver reflects (Veluxe Pearl)

Trip: 5 Neutral Eyes - The ready-for-anything benefits of five neutral shades of Eye Shadow in one slick, good-to-go glossy black mirrored compact. The shades: Bisque, Mineralism, Sable, Bateau, and Say, Yeah. Presented in the distinctive outer carton of the MAC Trip collection. Includes the 213SE Brush.

- Bisque - soft muted pinky-beige (Matte)

- Say, Yeah - softly sunny peach with yellow frost (Veluxe Pearl)

- Sable - muted golden plum brown with bronze shimmer (Frost)

- Mineralism - softly tarnished silver with crystalline frost (Lustre)

- Bateau - wood brown (Satin)

Trip: 4 Bronze Eyes & Cheek - Colour for eyes and cheek in one slick, good-to-go, glossy black mirrored compact. Features Eversun Beauty Powder and Eye Shadows Magic Dust, Elite, and Smut. Presented in the distinctive outer carton of the MAC Trip collection. Includes the 213SE Brush.

- Eversun - neutral peach bronze with gold pearl

- Magic Dust - soft white gold (Frost)

- Elite - brillant bronze with pearl (Veluxe Pearl)

- Smut - muted black flecked with red shimmer (Velvet)

Trip: 4 Neutral Eyes & Cheek - Colour for eyes and cheek in one slick, good-to-go, glossy black mirrored compact. Features Shy Beauty Powder, and Eye Shadows Sunday Best, Girlie, and Agate. Presented in the distinctive outer carton of the MAC Trip collection. Includes the 213SE Brush.

- Shy Beauty - pastel apricot with gold pearl

- Sunday Best - ivory (Frost)

- Girlie - soft muted rosy-pink with subtle shimmer (Satin)

- Agate - mineral brown sparkled with red frost (Lustre)

Trip: 3 Neutral Lips - The ready-for-anything benefits of three shades, three finishes of lip colour, in one slick compact. Enjoy Lipstick shades in Expensivo and Plastique, and lip gloss in Poetic License. Stylishly presented in the new look: square, glossy white mirror compact and distinctive outer carton of the MAC Trip collection. Includes 316SE brush.

- Poetic License - clean coral rose

- Expensivo - luxe nude enriched with low level white pearl (Lustre)

- Plastique - soft muted peachy-bronze with golden bronze shimmer (Frost)

Trip: 3 Warm Lips - The ready-for-anything benefits of three shades, three finishes of lip colour, in one slick compact. Enjoy Lipstick shades in Tempt Me and Strange Hybrid, and lip gloss in En Pointe. Stylishly presented in the new look: square, glossy white mirror compact and distinctive outer carton of the MAC Trip collection. Includes 316SE brush.

- En Pointe - pastel pink with white pearl (Frost)

- Strange Hybrid - silver mid-tone pink with silver pearl (Frost)

- Tempt Me - seductive berry plum with pearl (Lustre)

Trip: 3 Pink Lips & Bag - White patent zippered wallet with a stylishly fresh zipper detail. Features Creme de la Femme and Flashtronic Lipsticks, and a promo sized Lipglass in Heartthrob. Wallet measures: 4.5" x 4" x 1.5".

- Creme de la Femme - baroque pink laced with gold (Frost)

- Flashtronic - an intense flash of fuschia (Lustre)

- Heartthrob - pink-kissed lilac (Frost)

Trip: 3 Rose Lips & Bag - White patent zippered wallet with a stylishly fresh zipper detail. Features Mischievous and Fresh Moroccan Lipsticks, and a promo-sized Lipglass in Mouthwatering. Wallet measures: 4.5" x 4" x 1.5".

- Mishchievous - innocent light peach (Frost)
- Fresh Moroccan - a real rich brick with a golden shimmer (Frost)

- Mouthwatering - light neutral beige with pearl (Frost)

Trip: 3 Coral Lips & Bag - White patent zipper wallet with a stylishly fresh zipper detail. Features Festivity and Eager Lipsticks, and a promo-sized Lipglass in Prrr. Wallet measures 4.5" x 4" x 1.5".

- Festivity - mid-tone coral pink with gold pearl (Frost)

- Eager - blushed coral (Lustre)

- Prrr - soft pinky-peach with icy shimmer (Frost)

Trip: 5 Basic Brushes - Black patent zippered wallet with dashing double black stripe detail and wristlet handle. Featured brushes include the 129SE, 190SE, 224SE, 242SE, and the 266SE.

black stripe detail and wristlet handle.

Trip: 5 Advanced Brushes - Black patent zippered wallet with dashing double white stripe detail and wristlet handle. Featured brushes include the 168SE, 187SE, 212SE, 219SE, and the 275SE.

This is another collection that I really love from MAC. Their little sets are always tops and I have tons of items that I want from this collection. From the eye palettes, I love the Neutral Eyes Palette and would get tons of usage from it. I also want the Neutral Eyes and Cheeks Palette and the Pink and Rose versions of the Lip Bags. I love when they do this little collections and put their core products together in sets.

photo courtesy of MAC

Giorgio Armani Spring 2010 Collection - Nude Contrasts

Hard to believe it but this is the last Spring collection that I am going to be looking at this season. I saved Giorgio Armani's newest collection for last, this promises to be a classic collection that can be worn for several years to come. This collection is called Nudes Contrasts and will be a nice change from all the pinks that we have seen so far this season.

Here is the collection...

Nudes Contrasts Palette For Eyes - Experience the perfect harmony of eye shades that contour the eye, featured in Giorgio Armani's Spring fashion show. A play on color and contrast, this Armanio signature palette helps achieve a modern and smoky eyelook.
- 1 - light blue/bare bronze/jet black/silver
- 2 - nude pink/bare bronze/jet black/light gold

Sheer Blush - Extremely soft and light, sheer blush enhances the complexion with a flush of natural color. Sculpts the face delicately and naturally. Cheeks are left with a warm, radiant glow. All skin types. Soft, lightweight texture. Sheer, natural color. Universal range of shades.
- 2 - pink
- 3 - beige rose
- 5 - beige violet
- 6 - light rose
- 10 - beige

Eyes To Kill Mascara - Dress the eye with powerful, plush, voluminous lashes. Fine, fluid Microfil technology creates intensely captivating lash texture. Micro-waxes combined with a fineness agent allow for smooth and easy application, revealing weightless volume and length.
- 1 - steel black
- 2 - brown copper
- 3 - gun metal gray

ArmaniSilk Lipstick - Multi-faceted creamy color provocatively clings to the curves of your lips for luxurious, lasting comfort. An exceptional blend of Micro silk powders creates a sensual, finely woven veil of rich color that glides onto lips - dressing them like silk. High color cream lipstick. Exquisite silk finish. Luxurious lasting comfort.
- 2 - grapefruit
- 3 - fuchsia
- 6 - rose
- 7 - dusty rose
- 10 - cranberry
- 12 - pomegranate
- 14 - red coral
- 16 - champagne
- 17 - mocha
- 18 - mauve
- 20 - red-orange
- 22 - frozen coral
- 23 - rose
- 27 - pink latte
- 28 - rose toffee
- 30 - deep raspberry
- 55 - latte
- 93 - rose mauve

Lip Shimmer Lip Gloss - Embellish lips with this iridescent sparkling gloss. Lavishes lips with a sultry veil of color. Leaves a shimmering elegant finish. Paint your lips with the precise brush applicator. Sophisticated, shimmering translucent gloss. Unique high precision brush applicator.
- 1 - peach
- 2 - warm peach
- 7 - raspberry
- 9 - shimmer pink
- 16 - dusty rose
- 22 - golden champagne
- 26 - dark rose
- 45 - sandy beige
- 48 - dark brown
- 61 - festive gold patina

Smooth Silk Eye Pencil - This silky soft formula allows for precise, easy application and versatile looks. Use it to subtly define or intensify your eye look. Glide the smudger over eyeliner for a sexy, smoky result. Available in a subtle palette from pale taupe to soft black. Silky-soft and rich color pencil. Precise application. Smudge for smoldering effects.
- 3 - navy
- 4 - black
- 5 - eggplant
- 6 - emerald
- 8 - gray
- 12 - brown black

This collection contains shades that I would get a lot of use out of. First and foremost, I want to get the Nudes Contrast Palette for Eyes in the 2 shade. I want the Blush in 2, 3, and 6 shades. The Armanisilk Lipstick looks very interesting and now I really to try it out. I want the shades 6, 7, 10, 16, and 93. The Lip Gloss in 16 looks as though it would be flattering for my skin so I am adding this to my list.

Spring collections are done...how long until the Summer ones come?

photo courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue

Shu Uemura Spring 2010 Collection - Egerie Spring Mode

Last year, I was crazy for the Spring Mode products from Shu Uemura. Hopefully this year I will feel the same way. So far this spring has had some amazing collections and Shu has never ever let me down before for amazing collections and superb artistry. "The 130th Spring Mode Makeup collection invites you to be an "egerie": a rebellious and daring spirit who never loses her sense of elegance and sophistication. The collection is inspired by the glamour of rock n roll. Flashy, glimmering shine is complemented with delicate satin sheen finishes to transport you under the spotlight of the captivating rock stage." This collection looks as though it will be very different than every other collection that I have looked at so far.


Let's check it out...

Egerie Eye Shimmer Duo - Duo color eye shadow that includes a shimmering creamy liquid and hyper sparkling glitter powder. After applying the liquid base, layer on the soft crushed glimmering powder which stays perfectly for sparkling and enchanting eyes.
- Glint Blue - pale blue duo
- Shiny Mint - pale mint green duo
- Starry Violet - pale violet duo

Egerie False Eyelashes Black Leather - Thick black lashes with eye liner made from faux snake pressed leather. Add a hint of rock accessories for a wild and sexy look.

Egerie Satin Radiant Stick - Soft creamy texture for the cheeks in a stick style to create a delicate satin veil on the face. Blush and highlight colors with tiny particles of pearls for a shimmery finish.
- Pink - shimmering rose blush
- Translucent - clear shimmer highlighter

Egerie Rouge Unlimited Nude Beige - A nude beige tone for coolly elegant, slightly rebellious expression that adds a hint of feminity with shimmering shine.

Egerie Nail Enamel - Vivid colors inspired by a spectrum of stage light to go with rock n roll style.
- Pa 010 - black
- Pa 935 - pale pink

Well this one certainly is unique, with all the shimmer in the products this collection could easily be a Holiday collection instead of a Spring one. My favorite product from this collection is the Egerie Eye Shimmer Duo in Shiny Mint, followed closely behind by the same product in the Starry Violet shade. I also love the Egerie Satin Radiance Blush Stick and both of the new nail polish shades.

I'm glad that Shu Uemura dared to be different this season. And it's their 130th Spring Mode collection?! Wow...

photo courtesy of Shu Uemura

LUSH Easter Products

When the forty days of Lent begin, I look at it as a countdown to spring instead of forty days of deprivation. However, seeing as how I never get through forty days of giving up candy, coffee, shopping, etc... Even though I am an adult, my mother still delights in filling me and my brother up baskets of candy to give on the holiday. Lately, she has been including beauty products in my basket. What a nice mother I have! This year, LUSH has made some limited edition products to celebrate Easter and boy I would love to get a basket full of these goodies!

Fluff Egg Bath Bomb - Here's an Easter sweetie that's equally kind on your waistline as it is on your skin. Who can resist the scent of jelly beans dunked into a vat of candy floss? We can only bring out our customer-favorite fragrance for very special occasions, so hop to it and get one in your basket before it's too late.

Honey Bun Bath Bomb - Want to have loads of fun in the bath? Share it with your Honey Bun! Molded after a traditional Japanese cake shape, it's just as deliciously sweet. It's got the same toffee fragrance as our best selling soap with sweet orange and bergamot oils. Pop one into your basket and hop right into the tub; every-bunny loves our bunny!

Hippy Chick Bath Bomb - You'll want to do the Hippy Hippy Chick with our refreshing grapefruit-scented bath bomb. We've just hatched this brand new shape and paired it with the zingy fragrance of our Happy Hippy shower gel. Perfect for getting chicks of every age into the bath tub, they'll be lining up to use this bird bomb. Shower person? You can use it as an Emotibomb too!

The Pink One Easter Gift - We bring back our pink Happy Easter Gift year after year because it's so surfeit in absolute pink delight, it's an instant best-seller. A Candy Fluff soak is eggs-actly what you need: Creamy Candy bubbles satisfy the cravings, and a star-shaped piece of Rock Star soap sweetens the deal with a bubble-gum pop hit. Hoping for one in your Easter egg hunt? Follow your nose!

The Yellow One Easter Gift - When you wrap up a chocolate-toffee bubble bar slice, add in a slice of our mouth watering best-selling soap and nestle them inside a sweet yellow Bath Bomb shell - it ain't no yoke. And when you consider that all the wrapping is recyclable, reusable, or compostable it doesn't get any better for a charming tub and earth-friendly gift. This gift contains Ma Bar and Honey I Washed the Kids.

LUSH holiday themed products are just so cute that I always want them all. I want everything from this little collection expect the Happy Chick becuase I don't know that I would enjoy an entire bath of grapefruit bubbles. I really love all the pink products, especially the Pink Gift since I always find ways to stock up on Rockstar soap. Another trip to LUSH is in order...

photo courtesy of LUSH

YSL Spring 2010 Collection

So far what I have heard about the newest collection from YSL centerd lip products (from multiple beauty blogs) and highlighters (from magazines). Many of the newer products from this company have been based around Paris and hopefully this collection follows that trend. "This season the YSL woman represents allure and passion. She is Faubourg St. Honore chic, an enigma of contrasts: intimate, sensual, and decadent. She is forever...PARIS."

Time to look at the newest collection...

Y-Mail Complexion Palette - Limited edition. This unique limited edition palette is a true collector's item. Inspired by the YSL Y-MAIL Handbag Collection, this adorable complexion palette comes packaged in a YSL "handbag" of its very own. Available in two shades: #1 highlights the face with three light pearly shades and #2 highlights the complexion with three luminous silky shades.

Touche Eclat Radiant Touch - Light, luminosity, radiance. The award winning, must-have, take anywhere instant highlighter that banishes shadows, erases signs of fatigue, and leaves your skin looking radiant. Touche Eclat is 8 hours of sleep in a pen - the one item no woman can be without. Touche Eclat is ideal at any time of the day over bare skin, under or over foundation, creme, or powder. Use this best-selling pen-brush around the eye area, the hollow of the chin, the contour of the lips, and the sides of the nose. Just slip it into your bag to ensure a brillant glow, anytime, anywhere. Suitable for all skin types.

- #1 Luminous Radiance - suitable for all skin types

Ombre 5 Lumieres - 5 Colour Eye Shadow. An new interpretation of the Yves St. Laurent palette. Four matte, satiny, or iridescent eye shadows shades coordinated around a single color theme can be applied alone or mixed together freely for subtle tone-on-tone color. Create your own desired look and intensity.

- #9 Parisian Sky - pale blue/silver/pale pink/plum with a highlighter down the center of the compact

Mascara Singulier - Exaggerated lashes. Dramatic styling. A daring new intepretation of beautiful eyes. Glamorous volume, bold length, voluptuous curl and dramatic styling: MASCARA SINGULIER dares to do everything. A unique innovation by Yves Saint Laurent, the mascara brush combines the technology of a traditional brush with the structure of a moulded brush, to increase the performance of the formula: structured in an elliptic way, the multi-dimensional bristles ensure "Haute Couture" precision and dress the lashes evenly from root to tip. By coating the root of the lashes with mascara like a stroke of eyeliner, the brush creates a unique and intense new type of separation. Volumizing micro-spheres thicken the lashes, with Pro-Vitamin B5 to protect, nourish, and reinforce the lashes' structure. Like hair extensions, nylon micro-fibres extend the lashes. A high performance "curling wax" helps style the lashes for an ideal curve.

- #1 Deep Black - pure black

Rouge Volupte Lipstick - Silky sensual lipstick. An object of every woman's desires, Rouge Volupte's luxurious and lush outer packaging reveals a creamy lipstick that leaves your lips nourished, feeling smooth and soft, and looking glossy and irresistable. Presented in a romantic and elegant gold metallic case, with a mirror on top for quick and easy application throughout the day, and an intricate carving of the Yves Saint Laurent logo to reveal the shade. Now in four new, perfect-for-spring shades.

- #27 Rose Paris - mid-tone bright rose

- #28 Beaubourb Brown - mid-tone neutral brown

- #29 Opera Rose - mid-tone rose

- #30 Faubourg Peach - mid-tone peach

Golden Gloss - Shimmering lip gloss. Dress your lips in a veil of shimmering gold with Golden Gloss. The gloss forms a mirror-effect on the lips which sparkles with mother-of-pearl. A complex of nourishing oils (Nigelle and Cameline Oils) protects the lips while providing total comfort. The magic and shimmer of gold captured on the lips is now available in two tempting and sweet new shades for: #19 and #20. Choose your favorite colours now!

- #19 Golden Petal - shimmering golden rose

- #20 Golden Macadamia - shimmering golden neutral

La Laque - Long lasting nail lacquer. A nail lacquer that is both elegant and practical in its elongated glass bottle. Available in two soft new limited edition shades to complement your spring wardrobe, it guarantees reinforced hold, wonderful shine, fast drying and protected nails.

- #41 Beige Chiffon - pale beige cream

- #143 Mauve Silk - pale lavender

Looking at the promo pic for this collection, I can already rule out the eye shadow compact introduced with this collection. The model's eye shadows are bright blue and I know that this is not a look for me. However, I agree with all the hype that I have heard about the highlighters and the lip products. The Y-Mail Complexion Palettes are fantastic and the little YSL bag that they come in is just to die for. The Golden Gloss in Golden Petal jumps right out at me and so does the Lipstick in Rose Opera. I also really like both of the nail polish shades introduced with this collection.

photo courtesy of YSL

Dior Spring 2010 Collection

Any Dior collection has the potential to get me excited, however Spring is always a front runner for me. I walked past the Dior counter several days ago at my local Macy*s and the first item that popped out at me is the beautiful new highlighter that is being introduced with this collection. And I guess that Dior agrees with me about how special this product is...it is the star product of the collection.

"Fresh and graceful, the Dior Spring 2010 Look is inspired by the feminine beauty of the 1920s. Lace, the ultimate symbol of feminity, has long been an iconic symbol of the House of Dior. Monsieur Dior himself used lace to highlight his evening dresses and John Galliano artfully revisits it today in his creations. This season, lace comes to the Dior makeup collection. The 'Poudrier Dentelle', star product of the collection, is the perfect couture ally to a beautiful complexion. Embroidered with the Dior lace pattern from the powder to the case, it is so elegant that it appears to have been created in the Couture studio, where each detail is carefully hand-crafted. This compact powder adds a radiant glow to the complexion and leaves an incomparably velvety soft veil over the skin. Spring has never been so desirable..."

Here's the collection...

Diorskin Skinflash Primer Radiance Boosting Makeup Primer - A new innovation for a naturally glowing complexion, the anti-fatigue Skinflash Radiance Boosting Makeup Primer was directly applied by expert techniques used by professional makeup artists. Skinflash Primer is enriched with Photo-Smart Pigments, that adapt to all types of light, optimally diffusing it to add a smooth appearance to the complexion and brighten shadowy areas and dull skin. Its sheer, luminous, universal shade is suitable for all skin types and perfectly blends into the skin.

5 Couleurs Edition Dentelle 5 Colour Eye Shadow - A legendary favorite now comes in a limited "lace edition" embossed with a vintage Dior lace pattern.

- Coquette - shades of pinks, plums, and grays

5 Couleurs Iridescent Edition Dentelle Vibrant Light Eye Shadow - A legendery favorite now comes in a limited "lace edition" embossed with a vintage Dior lace pattern. The unique Wet Reflect technology saturates a whole new generation of powders with pearlescent particles for never-before-seen brillance. With its gliding feel and even, ultra-luminous finish, the silky, almost creamy texture blends perfectly into the eyelid.

- Pearl Glow - pale pink/taupe/purple/silver/periwinkle

Diorblush Edition Dentelle Color and Light Powder Blush - Dress your cheeks in color and light! Dior presents Blush Edition Dentelle, embossed with a vintage Dior lace pattern. A blush that plays on color intensity and finishes to create a natural, healthy glow with a subtle diamond-like shimmer. A matte finish enhances the natural skin tone, while a pearly finish reflects light and beautifully highlights the facial contours.

- Rose Vintage - matte and pearly rose

Dior Addict Lipcolor High Impact Weightless Lipcolor - It's a new sensory experience: the first lipstick with a "bare lips" feel plus ultra-vibrant color and optimal confort. Innovation: Dior Innovation Center has created Lip Neutralizer, inspired from the professional who before putting lipstick on the top models, apply a light base of foundation to neutralize the natural color of the lips and bring out of the full radiance and intensity of the lipstick shade. As fashion would have it, the colors cover a wide spectrum, offering a panoply of personalized effects. Depending on the shade, they can be pure, pearlescent, glittery, metallic, or with shimmering highlights to go perfectly with any fashion look from timeless basic to cutting-edge trendy. An extravaganza of 20 colors inspired by Dior runway shows.

- Rose Broderie - mid-tone rose

Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss Reflect Light Reflecting Lip Gloss - Presenting 100% couture color and shine that just won't quit: Dior's latest high-tech, high-fashion gloss comes with an innovative brush applicator so that color glides on precisely and stays put while it's ultra-light, non-sticky formula instantly pumps up the volume and softens the lips. Brillant!

- Beige Veil - beige

Dior Addict Lip Polish Spin-On Lacquer Smoothing Glow - An innovation inspired by backstage makeup artists, who massage the lips with a wax to smooth and even them out before applying a gloss or lipstick. Its revolutionary and exclusive smoothing roll-on applicator, which takes just the right amount of formula and then rolls it over the lips, provides a delicate massage that boosts the properties of the formula. The sensation is delicious and the finish is even and lacquered. Instantly glistening and radiant, the lips transform with each application. They become suppler, firmer, more comfortable, and perfectly smoothed thanks to the "stretch" formula containing specific oils and amino acids.

- Rose Petale - mid-tone pink

Dior Vernis Long-Wearing Nail Lacquer - The final touch to Dior makeup is a polish that combines lacquered shine and impeccable hold with a vertiable beauty cure. With continued use, Dior Vernis restores vitally and helps nails grow stronger and faster. A color palette inspired by rich spices is an invitation on an incredible chromatic journey. Intense color combines with incredible shine to create perfection, right down to the fingertips!

- Gris Perle - pale silver shimmer

Creme de Rose Smoothing Plumping Lip Balm - Creme de Rose is an essential nourishing and smoothing lip balm with a delicate rose fragrance. It is enriched with a rare and precious Damask Rose essential oil extract, an anti-aging complex, energizing vitamins (A and E), and shea butter for a long-lasting, smoothing effect. It leaves the lips soothed, moisturized, and nourished. Soft and beautifully plump, the lips are more radiant than ever!

Poudrier Dentelle Illuminating Lace-Effect Powder For Face - The "Poudrier Dentelle" is the perfect couture touch for a beautiful complexion. Adorned with the Dior lace pattern inside and out, its elegance comes straight from the couture studio, where each detail is carefully hand-crafted. This compact powder, which comes in a tone-on-tone color harmony of delicate pinks, adds a radiant glow to the complexion and leaves an incomparably velvety soft veil over the skin.

I love it! My favorite item of the collection is by far the Poudrier Dentelle but I also love the collection as a whole. I would love to have both of the 5 Couleur Eye Shadow Palettes, I already own one from their permanent collection and I really like how the shades blend and work together. I want the Dior Blush in the shade for this collection, rose shade work very well for me so I bet that this one will be a winner. Lip product-wise, I would like to get the Dior Addict Ultra Gloss in the new Beige Veil shade. To finish up, I would also like the Vernis in Gris Perle and the Creme de Rose balm.

I think that this collection is one of my favorite of this season.

photo courtesy of Dior

Too Faced Spring 2010 Collection

I can't really call the Spring 2010 releases from Too Faced a technical collection, there seems to be no real unifying factor between all these new products. It looks more like Too Faced released a new shade in a bunch of their different product categories for this season. However, I still some items on Too Faced's Launch Pad that I think that I will be wanting so let's check out what will be new for this season.

Brightening Blush - Our playful blushing bronzers add the perfect amount of color to any look. Pinch My Petals is a fresh and light blossom of pinky-mauves to brighten cheeks, forehead, and chin for a perfectly pretty glow. Mocha Mi Amore is a rich and creamy plumy brown; a pick-me-up for the face or anywhere else you want a naturally naughty glow. Papa Don't Peach adds a burst of fresh youthful radiance to shine that summertime warmth any time of the year. The newest shade is La Vie En Rose, a cool pink blush with the slightest gold shimmer that brightens and accentuates cheeks!

Mood Swing Lip Gloss - Emotionally-activated and high shine! A selection of shade-shifting lip glosses that blossom into a variety of perfect pink shades.

- Petal Pink - white to petal pink

- Berry Pink - purple to berry pink

- Pink Shimmer - lavender to pink shimmer

Fun In the Dark Palette - The limited-edition Fun In the Dark Quickie Chronicle features a collection of Too Faced best sellers and two exclusive eye shadow shades. This luxury pro-palette contains a makeup mirrow that lights up for additional glam and on-the-go touch ups. In contains; Eye Shadows in the following shades - Pin Up, Peep Show, Full Frontal, Lucky Charms; Lip shades - Girls Dig Pearls in Tropical Pink, Lip of Luxury in Free Love; Brightening Blush - Papa Don't Peach; Sun Bunny Bronzer.

Walk Of Shame Kit - An all-you-need overnight survival kit to plan for that spontaneous dusk-til-dawn rendezvous! The Walk of Shame set will get you out the door and walking home without the same (hot shower and excuses not included)! Contains the following items; Shadow Insurance, Mini Primed & Poreless, Exclusive Trio Compact, Lip of Luxury Lipstick, Satin Bag, mints, and toothbrush.

Natural Eye Shadow Duo - Satisfying the Natural Eye Palette addict's desire to replenish her favorite shadows, these pigment-rich, neutral color combinations are destined to be on every girl's necessity list.

- Sexspresso and Peach Fuzz - dark brown and peachy gold

- Teddy Bear and Heaven - chocolate and cream matte

- Erotica and Silk Teddy - cool brown shimmer and peach

- Cocoa Puff and Honey Pot - warm brown shimmer and gold

I like a lot of these new products! I am so glad that Too Faced decided to released the Natural Eye Palette shades as duos, I have been loving this entire palette recently and am glad that I can restock when needed. I also love the Brightening Blush in La Vie En Rose and the Fun In the Dark Palette. The Walk of Shame just makes me laugh and reminds me of why Too Faced is often a step ahead of many other cosmetics companies.

photo courtesy of Sephora

Philosophy Spring 2010 Collection - The Color of Grace

The Color of Grace is a brnad new makeup collection from Philosophy. I have never used the makeup from this company since it is a relatively new addition to the brand (with the exception of lip gloss and foundations made to work with their skincare), however I rave about and own many of the body products from this brand so I am going to go on the assumption that the makeup is of the same high quality. I would never have been aware of the all makeup products offered from this company had I not been playing around on the company website and decided to click on the "makeup" icon and see what I got. I don't remember ever seeing any of the expanded makeup selection at Sephora (unless they very recently got it in - I haven't been there in about four weeks).

I assume that this color collection was inspired by their best-selling Amazing Grace fragrance. "Embrace you inner girl with all things pink and beautiful." Let's see what they have...

Heavenly Light Pink Illuminator - Everyone looks best in pink lighting: so, show your skin in the best light. The Color of Grace Heavenly Light is a pink light, liquid illuminizer that combines skin-loving moisture and brightening botanicals to instantly hydrate and smooth the skin, while reviving your complexion and restoring radiance. Convenient flow-through brush makes it easy to wear alone, over makeup or blended with foundation for skin that luminous and heavenly.

Amazing Grace Shimmering Face Powder - Be touched by the beauty of grace with theis sweetly shimmering, pale pink powder. Amazing Grace Shimmering Face Powder instantly brightens your complexion as it releases an uplighting touch of Amazing Grace fragrance. One soft shimmering pink shade captures all things pink and beautiful for a look that is flattering on all skin tones. Wear alone for a heavenly glow or over makeup, or to refresh your skin and spirit any time.

Go With Grace Face Brush - Grace your face with this heavenly pink kabuki-inspired makeup brush. Go With Grace Face Brush is a must-have for every girl to create her own graceful work of art. Made of natural hair, this softly rounded brush head provides flawless application and blendibilty of powder or blush. It comes in a pretty-to-go, retractable case convenient for on-the-go touch-ups.

Eyelighting Shadow Duo - Look like an angel in heavenly colors for eyes. The Color of Grace Eyelighting Shadow Duo features soft, sheer washes of color that light up your eyes with perfectly paired, delicate, shimmering mineral colors for lid and crease. Available in three luminous duos. Be a vision of grace.

Angel Kiss Lip Gloss - Grace your lips in creamy, dreamy goodness. The Color of Grace Angel Lip Gloss loves lips. It blends high-shine sheer color with lip caring goodness. The formula contains lip plumpers, acai berries, pomegranate, and shea butter to enhance the fullness, softness, and natural rosiness of lips, while a hint of vanilla-mint flavor refreshes the breath.

Amazing Grace Coloring Book - Embrace your inner girl with all things pink and beautiful. The Color of Grace Amazing Grace Coloring Book is a purse-sized palette of perfect pink shades for lips, cheeks, and eyes. Create your own face of grace with two eyelighting shadows, two perfect pink lip glosses, an all-over cream illuminator, powder blush, and a shimmering face powder scented with a touch of Amazing Grace fragrance. It's everything you need to look and feel amazingly feminine.

Art of Blushing - Elevate blushing to an art. The Color of Grace Art of Blushing is a multidimensional palette featuring three silky, sheer perfect pink blush shades surrounded by a luminous highlighter to deliver pure color and light. Blend together or brush on individually to create your own work of art for cheeks that look soft, heavenly, and inspired.

I found it slightly odd that none of the eye shadow shades for the Eyelighting Duo were listed. I will have to check back over the next few days and see if that has been updated. Other than that, I love and want everything in the collection. My top picks are the Coloring Book and Lip Gloss but I also want the Blush and the Highlighting Powder. My list will get even long when I see that eye shadow shades that they offer. I hope the makeup quality is that of their other products or I will be very disappointed...

photo courtesy of Philosophy

Bobbi Brown Spring 2010 - Cabana Corals

The newest Bobbi Brown collection has been touted as one fo the best of the season by numerous bloggers and other beauty insiders. Seeing as how I don't really like corals all that much, I don't really feel that it will have the same status for myself...but you never know. The Bobbi Brown website states that this spring, Bobbi decided to put a fresh spin on coral, an old-school favorite.

Here's the collection...

Nectar Shimmer Brick - This shimmering, brush-on powder creates a soft, coral glow. Works well with neutral and peach blush shades.

Pink Quartz Shimmer Brick - This shimmering, brush-on powder creates a soft, warm pink glow. Works well with neutral and pink blush shades.

Pot Rouge For Lips and Cheeks - This cream-based formula is great on both lips and cheeks for a sheer, stained finish. Available in a wide array of color choices for a variety of skin tones. For all skin types.

- Cabo Coral - pink nectar

- Calypso Coral - bright coral

Shimmer Lip Gloss - Infused with subtle sparkel, Shimmer Lip Gloss is perfect worn on its own or over your favorite lipstick. Aloe extract soothes and softens lips, Vitamins C and E offer anti-oxidant protection, and Jojoba and Avocado Oils keep lips soft and moisturized.

- Golden Nectar - peach coral shimmer

- Sunset Beach - golden pink coral

- Coral Sand - golden peach

Metallic Lip Color - Metallic Lip Color is made with a unique combination of high-shine emollients and light-reflective pearls for medium coverage with multi-dimensional shimmer.

- Coral Reef - medium pink coral

- Calypso Glaze - golden pink

- Coral Glaze - nude nectar

Lip Color - Bobbi's classic lipstick: rich, full coverage with a soft matte finish.

- Guava - medium tone nectar

- Orange - pumpkin orange

Eye Shadow - Available in a range of shades for lids, lining eyes, and defining brows. This silky, matte formula glides on smoothly and blends easily. Comes in a sleek, flip-top compact that can be used individually or assembled into palettes (sold separately).

- Caviar - black brown

- Navajo - creamy pinkish white

Extreme Party Mascara - Our boldest mascara ever. Unbelievable volume. Endless build. Exceptional separation. Pliable formula stays flexible even after it dries, so each coat goes on fresh as the first - immediately or hours later -with zero dragging, clumping, or flaking. Tapered brush grabs even the smallest, hard-to-reach lashes. Now that's beautiful.

While I think that many of these shades are very attractive in the tube, I believe in my heart of hearts that many of them will be too warm for my skintone. I like the collection a lot but having the words "warm", "peachy", or "golden" in a description just spells death for me. I want to give the Pink Quartz Shimmer Brick a shot, it has the word "warm" in the description but the picture appears cooler than most of the other shades. Also, I want to get the Pot Rouge in Cabo Coral. I had never even heard of the Pot Rouge product until I looked this collection up so I found a new product to try, which makes me very happy. I would also like to get the Eye Shadow in both of the new shades and the Lipstick in Guava (hopefully this is a cool enough tone to work for me).

photo courtesy of Bobbi Brown

O.P.I. Spring 2010 Collection - Hong Kong

O.P.I.'s newest collection for spring is called Hong Kong and is based on the Asian culture alive in that city. I'm not quite sure what exactly Hong Kong has do to with spring but I guess that I will find out as I look through this collection. O.P.I. describes the collection as follows, "City edge. Shades that capture the brillant sharpness of the cityscape. A modern mood of color and persceptive for spring". Ok let's look at the shades.

Red My Fortune Cookie - bright cream red, appears to be more on the warm toned side

Bling Dynasty - shimmering gold

A Good Man-darin Is Hard To Find - orange-red cream

Hot & Spicy - coral cream

Chop-sticking To My Story - warm-toned caramel cream

Jade Is The New Black - mid-tone green cream

Suzi Says Feng Shui - cobalt blue cream

Dim Sum Plum - mid-tone berry cream

Meet Me On The Star Ferry - shimmering pale violet

Lucky Lucky Lavender - pale purple cream

Panda-monium Pink - light pink cream

Pearl Of Wisdom - lustrous pearl shimmer

I guess I can see the point about the cutting edge and modern colors. I do like that there is a huge range of colors in this collection, this should go over well with the general market. Some of the warmer toned shades look as though they would work better in fall than in spring but I do give this company points for being different. From this collection, I want an equal amount of the deeper cool toned shades and the paler shades. I want Jade is the New Black (the polish pictured in the photo) and Suzi Says Feng Shui. Of the paler shades offered, I want Meet Me On the Star Ferry, Lucky Lucky Lavender, Panda-monium Pink, and Pearl of Wisdom.

photo courtesy of Amazon.com

MAC Give Me Liberty of London

This latest collection from MAC is one of the ones that I had been looking forward to since I first read about it early last winter on Specktra.net. It is called Give Me Liberty of London and I have always been obsessed with all things British, so this collection really hits the spot for me! This collection has the most amazing packaging of the last few MAC collections and also has matching accessories for it. I have a feeling that I will be dropping quite a lot of money on these products!

"Give me prim. Give me proper. In this colourful collaboration, MAC celebrates Liberty of London's most famous prints. Bloomingly lovely!"

Let's go!

Liberty of London Eye Shadow - A limited-edition Eye Shadow packaged in a glossy white case. The see-through lid is decorated with an exclusively created floral motif for the Give Me Liberty of London collection.

- Give Me Liberty of London - flat creamy pink (Matte)

- Free to Be - creamy true coral (Matte)

- Dame's Desire - frosty mid-tone reddish purple (Frost)

- Bough Grey - mid-tone blueish grey (Satin)

- Birds & Berries - frosted dark green blue (Veluxe Pearl)

Liberty of London Lipstick - A limited-edition Lipstick packaged in a glossy white case decorated with an exclusively created flower and bird pattern for the Give Me Liberty of London collection.

- Peachstock - neutral peach (Satin)

- Ever Hip - creamy light coral (Cremesheen)

- Blooming Lovely - creamy greyed lilac mauve (Amplified)

- Petals & Peacocks - creamy bright magenta pink (Amplified)

Liberty of London Tinted Lipglass - A limited-edition Lipglass in a see-through vial. The glossy white cap is decorated with an exclusively created flower and bird pattern for the Give Me Liberty of London collection.

- Frankly Fresh - neutral pink beige with soft pearl

- Perennial High Style - creamy bright pink coral

- English Accents - creamy midtone blue pink

- A Different Groove - deep purple brown with pearl

Liberty of London Powder Blush - A limited-edtion Powder Blush packaged in a glossy white case decorated with an exclusively created flower and bird pattern for the Give Me Liberty of London collection.

- Prim & Proper - neutral nude (Matte)

- Dirty Plum - sheer dark plum (Matte)

Libery of London Beauty Powder - The luxurious, soft pearl finish of MAC Beauty Powder packaged in a glossy white compact. Lid is decorated with an exclusively created flower and bird pattern for the Give Me Liberty of London collection. Limited edition.

- Shell Pearl - pale peach with gold pearl

- Summer Rose - soft violet pink with pearl

Liberty of London Nail Lacquer - A limited-edition Nail Lacquer decorated with an exclusively created flower and bird pattern for the Give Me Liberty of London collection.

- Blue India - dark green blue with pearl (Cream)

- Vestral White - creamy white (Cream)

Liberty of London Makeup Bag/Small - A limited-edtion laminated makeup bag decorated with an exclusively created flower and bird pattern for the Give Me Liberty of London collection. Zip closure boasts a fabulously outsize floral pull. Measures 8" x 2.75" x 3.5".

Liberty of London Makeup Bag/Medium - A limited-edition laminated makeup bag decorated with an exclusively created flower and bird pattern for the Give Me Liberty of Lodon collection. Zip closure boasts a fabulously outsize floral pull. Measures 8" x 2.75" x 5".

Liberty of London Scarf - A limited-edition scarf designed with an exclusively created floral pattern for the Give Me Liberty of London collection. Rows of coral, orange, yellow, and blue flowers form a repeating pattern on a white background. The fabric is a soft wool/vicose blend. Made in Italy. Measures 27" x 82".

So the accessories didn't excite me quite as much as I had initially thought that they would. But the packaging continues to excite me and will end up making me purchase most of this collection. The Summer Rose Beauty Powder is a perfect example of this concept. It came out last year during A Rose Romance, had a rose pattern stamped on it and I bought it without trying it. Because I was so excited about the rose on it. Now with this collection, it's appeal is not near as big and won't be a purchase since I find the product to be too lightly pigmented.

But what do I want most from this collection? From the eye makeup, I want only Give Me Liberty of London. Now, I am not always a big fan of matte eye shadows but I can see this one working well with many shades that I already own. I don't like either of the blush shades and only want the Beauty Powder in the Shell Pearl shade. From the lipsticks, Blooming Lovely caught my eye immediately and I am dying to see how the greyed-out mauve hue looks on myself. From the Lipglasses, I can see Frankly Fresh vaulting all the way up into Holy Grail status for a natural look or against strong eyes. I also like the shades Perennial High Style and English Accents. To finish it off, I want the nail polish in Blue India.

photo courtesy of MAC

Clinique Spring 2010 Collection - Juiced Up

The newest collection from Clinique is called Juiced Up and is based on sheer, fruit colored shades. My favorite part about the collection is the promo picture, it is of a red-headed model. I see so few red-heads and this gives me the hope that I can wear most of the shades in this collection. Clinique use few words to describe the collection, "New and sheerly sublime" is the only description of the collection that is given.

Let's check it out...

Fresh Picked Allover Color - Limited edition. Long-wearing powder creates a sheer, subtle radiance that looks fresh, stays fresh. Sweep over face for an allover luminous glow, or brush on cheekbones to highlight.

- Mixed Berries - shades of pinks and mauves

Powder Brush - Large, plush face brush dusts on loose or pressed powder for smooth, even application. Unique antibacterial technology helps ensure the highest level of hygiene, keep brush irritant-free.

High Lengths Mascara - Stretch limp, lifeless lashes to lengths beyond your wildest expectations. And wow - eyes look noticeably wider, fully energized. Our curved, fine-toothed combs finds the tiniest lashes and brings them out of hiding. Ophthalmologist tested and appropriate for sensitive eyes.

- Black/Brown - black brown

- Black - black

Eye Defining Liquid Liner - Fast-drying liquid eyeliner flows on with ease for intense, precise colour. Draws a thin line for a natural look, a thick line for a dramatic effect. Water-resistant formula wears long and true. Ophthalmologist tested.

- Black - black

Fresh Picked Eye Shadow - Limited edition. Creamy, intense colour in one stroke. Spring-fresh pairings of base and contour eye shadow with a soft shimmer finish. Comfortably lightweight, long-wearing. Ophthamologist tested.

- Fresh Picked Berry - shades of mauves and plums

- Fresh Picked Pear - shades of greens

Instant Lift For Brows - Two-in-one automatic brow pencil and pearlized highlighter duo creates a contrast and definition that gives eyes a virtual lift. First, fill in and shape brows with long-wearing natural-looking pencil. Then optically "boost" brow arches with universal highlighter shade just below brow hairs.

- Deep Brown - dark brown

- Soft Brown - light brown

- Soft Blonde - dirty blonde

Eye Shadow Brush - Perfectly sized to apply the right amount of eye shadow to lids. Essential for highlighting area just under brow bones, too. Unique antibacterial technology helps ensure the highest level of hygenie, keeping brush irritant-free.

Vitamin C Lip Smoothie - We've squeezed in the best ingredients, like Vitamin C, and powered up antioxidants so lips look and feel their healthy best. Your recommended daily dose of lusciousness. Brushes on luscious color and shine in juicy, moisture-rich blends.

- Goodness Grape - soft dusty purple

- Pink Me Up - a soft pink with flecks of silvery pearl

- Mango-thon - a soft burnt orange with golden shimmer

- Nude-tritious - a soft nude brown with shimmer

I like this collection! I really like the berry toned hues and I bet that many of these shades will work right into summer. I want the Fresh Picked Blush, both of the new eye shadows, and of course I need to try to new mascara. I also have been panting over the Vitamin C Lip Smoothies since I saw an ad for them in a magazine. I will have to try them out when I go to Clinique to get this collection, I want to get the Pink Me Up and the Nude-tritious shades. This collection is pretty much perfect for me.

photo courtesy of Clinique

Guerlain Spring 2010 Collection - Cherry Blossom

One of the first flowers to bloom in the springtime is the cherry blossom. These flowers grow on trees and cover the ground with beautiful pink flowers. I believe that these trees bloom all around the White House every spring. Guerlain's Spring 2010 Collection is fittingly called Cherry Blossom after these beautiful trees. This collection contains four new items, all of which appear to have pink hues (at first glance).

Here are the products...

Blush Eclat - A brisk stroll in a garden still sparkling with the morning dew. The first rays of sun kiss your rosy cheeks. Your complexion is luminous, radiant. Is this a dream? No, it's reality! It's the promise of a healthy glow that comes with Cherry Blossom, a peachy-pink blush reminiscent of Japanese cheery trees in full bloom. Airy-light and transparent, it instantly revives pale winter cheeks. Soft as a breeze, it gives the face a vibrant boost in a quick wave of the wand!

- Cherry Blossom 07 - peachy pink

Rouge G Le Brillant - The original, creamy richness of Rouge G has now been combined with the lightness of colour. Rouge G Le Brillant has mastered the art of blending this incredibly full-bodied texture with shimmering light colours. Deep in the heart of this precious treasure, an extraordinary formula complete with ruby powder fills the lips with moisture, making them ultra smooth, plump and glistening. Spectacular yet refined, Rouge G Le Brillant emits a subtle shine and reveals all the beauty of an ultra-feminine ritual. The secret? A clever balance between glamour and softness unveiled by a truly unique formula.

- Bella B63 - deep rose

KissKiss Strass - With incomparable finesse, KissKiss Strass sheathes the lips in evanscent glitter, like a resplendent veil of shimmering stones... Dr oplets of pure crystal and an extraordinary blend of three different pearly hues provide an illusion of multi-dimensional sparkle and shine.

- Corail 362 - deep shimmering rose

Ombre Eclat 4 Couleurs - Light and shade in an intense black lacquered case... Here, pearly shades of pink and white, luminous accents inspired by the reflections of the sun's rays dancing on the surface of a lake. There, shades of violet and mauve, subtle variations of the same deep intensity, like oriental flowers playing with shadows in a garden. Bucolic colours to mix and match on your eyes according to your moods. Soft, vibrant eyes for daytime. Smoky, captivating eyes for evenings. Or why not just do the opposite?

- Jeu d'Ombrelle 408 - shades of pinks, whites, violets, and mauves

I love this entire collection, I want to buy every single piece of it. However, the Blush and 4 Color Eye Shadows are just two fo the most amazing beauty items that I have ever seen. The picture that I included is of the Eye Shadows since I do feel that I can fully describe their beauty. My only worry with items this beautiful is that I would never use them because I wouldn't want to mar the surface of the product. However, these products will sell out quickly so I plan to try and get hands on them first and then decide how I am going to go about using them.

I love that so many of the Spring Collections have to do with flowers and pink. So far, I love this trend and this is shaping up to be an amazing season.

photo courtesy of Guerlain

O.P.I. Alice in Wonderland Collection

All of the hype around Alice in Wonderful has swelled and reached a fever pitch with the release of the movie. Before anyone even asks, no I have not seen the movie nor have I gotten my hands on the Book of Shadows yet. I do plan to do both in the near future. Another collection has been released to celebrate this movie, this one from nail polish company O.P.I. Four new shades are available on the O.P.I. website and I bet that there will be tons of ladies wearing one of these polish shades and the Urban Decay shadow shades when they go see this movie.

The first shade is called Thanks So Muchness and it is mid-tone berry cream. This is one of the shades that is on the more traditional side of this collection and could eaasily be worked into any look. The second shade is another one that is a cream and a more traditional shade. It is called Off With Her Red! and is a blue based true red. Both of these colors are very nice but they are pretty common and I bet that O.P.I. already had shades very much like these in their collection.

The other shades are the less traditional of the collection and both of them have a shimmery finish. My favorite shade is Absolutely Alice and is a shade that some would consider blue and some would consider it to have an aqua cast to it. I put it firmly in with blue group and I have always loved blue polishes, so this one is a great fit for me. The last shade of the collection is called Mad As A Hatter. That one wins for my favorite shade name from this collection! This shade is a medium blue purple and the photo on the website makes it look as though it has an iridescent cast to it.

I searched through a couple of blogs in hopes that I could find better pictures of these polishes but I have come up empty so far. I found one picture of Mad As A Hatter in April's Glamour and it appears in that photo to have multi-colored sparkles in it yet too. I want to get both of the shimmery shades from this collection. My top pick is the Absolutely Alice but I was want to try Mad As A Hatter in a pedicure. I don't know that I could pull it off in a manicure so I will be starting out with it on my toes in sandal weather.

photo courtesy of Amazon.com

MAC Too Fabulous

Early last spring I got really hyped on the MAC Cremesheen line of lip glosses. This line was limited edition and everything quickly sold out. It may have taken over a year but MAC has brought this formula back in both new shades and a few returning shades. This time collection is named Too Fabulous. "Lips and cheeks get the pretty young thing treatment. Cremesheen Glass makes it's comeback with six exciting new shades and three requested bring-backs! Add Mineralize Blush duos and Lip Pencils to delight and define. All Too Fabulous!"

Here are the products...

Cremesheen Glass - A lip finish that fuses the creamy, sheen-filled nature of Cremesheen Lipstick with the shine of MAC Lipglass. Soft, comfortable, non-sticky. Applies with a doe-foot applicator. Use as a top layer to its namesake Lipstick or on its own.

- Fashion Scoop - clear pink

- Richer, Lusher - peach coral

- Just Superb - dirty neutral pink

- Deelight - mid-tone neutral

- Over Indulgence - neutral brown

- Loud & Lovely - blue pink

- Double Dare - coral red

Lip Pencil - A pencil designed for shaping, lining, or filling in the lip. Lip Pencils have a smooth, creamy texture that is perfect for lining the lips or filling them in. They are long-lasting and available in a wide selection of colours that each work well with many different lipstick shades. The colour of Lip Pencils is protected by Vitamin E, which acts as an anti-oxidant, and they contain emollients that moisturize the lips. Lip Pencils can be worn alone, with Lipstick or Lipglass.

- Boldly Bare - dirty red brown

- Mouth Off - deep peach coral

- Trimmed In Pink - bright blue pink

- Chestnut - intense brown

- Naked Liner - light neutral

- In Synch - bright yellow pink

Mineralize Blush (Duo) - A limited edition Mineralize Blush featuring two shades swirled into an abstract pattern. Delivers the sheer colour and soft, dimensional pearl of all MAC Mineralize powder formulas.

- Two Virtues - light blue pink/light violet

- Rhapsody In Pink - light pale pink/pale peach

- Chic Couple - light yellow brown/dark peach
- Bi - Tone - rose pink/copper brown

- Buddy Rose - dirty rose/neutral yellow pink

- Sun and Moon - neutral brown/pink brown

I mostly like the Cremesheen Glasses from this collection. I really want to get Fashion Scoop, Just Superb, and Deelight. I am so glad that these glosses are back for a second time, I just wish that there were more shades so I could get even more of them. I would love if MAC would make these a permanent part of there collection.

photo courtesy of MAC

Laura Mercier Spring 2010 Collection - Polished Collection

The power of a name...I already like collection and I haven't even looked at it. The "Polished Collection" just sounds as though it will be flattering and beautiful. The three words that are used by Laura Mercier to describe this collection are "Feminine. Modern. Chic." I already love this. Those three adjectives are ones that were in my head when I went to get my haircut and are my new beauty objectives. "Welcome Spring with Laura Mercier's new Polished Colour Collection. A feminine, modern look with radiant opalescent touches that accent the high points of the face, contrasting an overall polished matte look", states the Laura Mercier website when introducing this collection.

Here are the new shades...

Sateen Eye Colour Duo - Laura Mercier Sateen Eye Colour Duo immediately releases intense luminous colour with superior blending in two complimentary shades. The creamy powder texture provides distinctive full colour and unique blendibility. Long-wearing and crease-resistant, the non-dusting formula can be applied sheerly or layered for additional coverage.

- Plum Spice - deep peach/reddish plum

Matte Eye Colour Duo - Laura Mercier Matte Eye Colour Duo combines two mistake-proof matte formulas to deliver intense, pure colour in one stroke that lasts all day. Each perfectly paired duo adheres to the eyelids with extreme comfort for a smooth finish imparting a soft feel and light-diffusing effect. Bringing out true colour and brillance, apply each colour individually or combine for a sheer finish or layer for additional coverage. Non-dusting colour. Long-wearing and crease-resistant.

- Cocoa Rose - light pink cream/deep brown

Luster Eye Colour Duo - Laure Mercier Luster Eye Colour Duo offers two flattering shades of pure, dynamic iridescence with a sophisticated frost finish. With superior extended wear, each colour will not crease and looks freshly applied throughout the day. Bringing out true colour and brillance, apply each colour individually or combine for a sheer finish or layer for additional coverage. Non-dusting. Long-wearing and crease-resistant.

- Golden Brown - golden brown/brown

Radiant Creme Cheek Colour - Laura Mercier Radiant Creme Cheek Colour accentuates the high points of the face with touches of soft, radiant opalescence and adds warmth to the cheeks with blendable creme colour. The multi-shade compact allows for buildable, customized intensity to create a natural flush on a range of skintones. Light coverage. Elegant finish. Paraben Free.

- Polished - light pearly cream/fuschia pearly cream with gold

Lip Shine - Laura Mercier Lip Shine adds a touch of polish to lips with a lightweight, pearlescent gloss finish. Shea Butter and Vitamin E moisturize lips without being too heavy or greasy. Emollient, blendable texture. Lightweight, non-tacky formula. Delicate colour blends easily, leaving a polished finish.

- Crystal Pink - midtone pink

Satin Lip Colour - Laura Mercier Satin Lip Colour is the first semi-matte lipstick to combine long wear and comfort in a non-drying formula. Lips got from satiny to matte within minutes with Softisan, a lightweight "elastic" seal that perfectly adheres to lips to set and lock in highly pigmented colour and moisture without feathering. Wild Mango Butter intensely hydrates lips. Volulips and Laura Mercier's exclusive Lip Colour Complex plump, soothe, and condition lips. One swipe leaves lips feeling incredibly soft with medium to full coverage in a satiny finish.

- Barely Nude - flesh-toned neutral brown

- Maple Brown - medium neutral brown

- Pink Cocoa - medium brown with pink undertones

Eye Basics - Laura Mercier Eye Basics creates the perfect canvas for eyes by camouflaging eye imperfections and enhancing the durability of eye makeup. Skin friendly ingredients enhance the delicate skin on the eyelids. Botanicals soothe distressed lids. Vitamins A, E, and C provide anti-oxidant protection. Sheer, creamy texture blends easily and smoothly leaving a long-lasting semi-matte finish. Natural clay prevents creasing. Water-resistant. Eyes are primed with this highly versatile product. Use as a primer or alone to add a little colour to your eyes.

- Flax - beige-with-pearl

- Peach - sheer-orange-peach

Eye Crease Brush - Travel - Laura Mercier Eye Crease Brush is ideal for eye crease work with its broad tapered bristles allowing complete control and precise application. Round base with bristles tapered to a point. Perfectly sized to blend eye colour into the crease. Tapered tip allows precise application.

Eye Colour Brush - Long - Laura Mercier Eye Colour Brush is a soft 100% natural brush perfectly sized to apply Laura Mercier "cashmere" eye colour to the eyelid and brow bone. Flat bristles with tapered, oval tip. Gently blends edges.

Long Lash Mascara - Laura Mercier Long Lash Mascara extends and precisely separates the thinnest, shortest, hard-to-reach lashes by expertly scooping up and lengthening each lash while delivering the right amount of product. Perfectly engineered brush, designed to meet Laura's specifications, dramatically lengthens and defines lashes while enhancing the eyes. An innovative stretch formula lengthens, separates, and curls each lash, making lashes appear longer in just two strokes. Long-wearing, water-resistant, and smudge-proof. The formula contains rich, dark pigments to enhance lash colour for maximum drama. Clump-free, fiber-free, paraben-free, and ophthamologist tested.

- Black - deep black

These are some amazing offerings for Spring, they will stand out on their own but while I was writing this, I was thinking about some of the other collections that I have looked at so far and I can see many items blending together to create amazing looks. From this collection, I want the Matte Eye Colour Duo and the Luster Eye Colour Duo. I also want the Eye Basics in Flax, I am interested in how this product matches up to Urban Decay Primer Potion. It also looks like an easy product for a lazy day. I really want the Crystal Pink Lip Shine also, it is already looking like Holy Grail material for me. I think that all of the other lip colors are going to be too brown for my cool tonmed skin so I will be passing on those. Also, I don't think that the Radiant Creme Cheek Colour will work since it has a plum shade in it, I will need to test this one out. I also want to try out the mascara (of course). I love this collection and hope this sparks a big trend in pushing makeup to more professional shades and look.

photo courtesy of Laura Mercier

Lippmann Collection Spring 2010 Shades

Lippmann Collection (also known as my favorite nail polishes in the entire world!) has released now new shades of polish for this spring. The first one that caught my eye was the new shade that is named after a Katy Perry song that I love. I might be alone in this but I look at the names of the new shades before I even look at the colors. When she released Tiny Dancer (after the Elton John song - a longtime favorite of mine), I wanted it without even knowing what color it was. Good thing that it is a beautiful sheer pale pink...to add to my collection of sheer pinks! If she released a polish named Bad Romance...

The first new shade is called I'm Not Innocent. This shade has a cream finish and it is a "clean, creamy peach". This shade is very pale and I could see it being flattering on those with both paler complexion and those with a bit of tan later on in the season. I think that this is pretty shade for other people, I think that my skin is too cool toned to make this one very flattering.

The second new shade is called Waking Up In Vegas and this is the one that I was so excited about earlier. Being that it's Katy Perry, I was hoping for a brighter shade but this one is a grey hue. Lippmann describes it as a "puddy-liscious gray" and it has a cream finish. I guess maybe the shade is based on what Katy felt like in the song after waking up and trying to figure out the night before. I don't really know but I do know that I like it a lot and I can see this one working as a neutral to flatter everyone.

The third new shade is one that was designed especially for Shape Magazine and is named Shape of My Heart. I love this shade so much...it's another sheer pale pink to add my evergrowing collection of polishes in this hue. As I said above, this polish was created for Shape Magazine to help fight breast cancer. I am making an assumption then that some of the proceeds of this shade are donated to charity. I want this shade and this is one that I know that I will get a lot of use out of.

The last new shade is called Happy Birthday and is my least favorite out of the group. It is a glitter finish and when she labels a shade with a glitter finish, it contains tons of either chunky or fine glitter. And this shade is no exception to that rule. This shade is described as "party in a bottle" with tons of multi-colored glitter in it. I have always found that glitter formula polishes are awaful to both get on and remove so at least if Lippmann can do it right then I don't mind it quite as much. But I would never wear this shade so there is no point in me testing it out against other glitters.

I want Waking Up In Vegas and Shape of My Heart, I tend wear mostly pales in spring and that appears how most of the nail trends are going this season.

photo courtesy of Lippmann Collection