Everything You Need for a Summer Glow

I love Sephora's Beauty in a Box sets because they're an awesome value and contain an array of products you actually want to own. The new limited edition exclusive set is Too Faced Endless Summer Beauty in a Box set, which literally contains everything you need to create a gorge summer glow, plus a how to guide. 

The set contains:

• 0.11 oz Shadow Insurance
• 0.17 oz Eye Shadow Quad in Lovey Dovey (sable brown with gold micro-glitter), Honey Pot (warm gold shimmer), Heaven (matte ivory) and Neptune (turquoise shimmer
• 0.33 oz Sun Bunny Bronzer (satin suntan/ rich satin bronze)
• 0.12 oz Glamour Gloss in Plush (candied coral)
• 0.4 oz Lashgasm Mascara in Black
• 1 oz Tanning Bed In A Tube

I am a huge fan of both Sun Bunny Bronzer and Tanning Bed In A Tube because they both create the perfect, natural looking tan. Scoop up this set at Sephora and Sephora.com for only $45.

Quick Summer Update: Peach Lips

The sun is shining, the weather is warming up and it's time to update your makeup look for spring and summer. One of my favorite two second updates is adding a peach lip. Peach warms up skin better than pink, but isn't as extreme as coral or orange. It also looks amazing with warm tones on eyes like gold and bronze or cool tones like gray. Check out my two favorite peaches below. 

NARS lip gloss in Giza is my ultimate peach because it's pigmented, shiny and isn't too orange. It warms up skin and shows a tan (no matter how slight). It's the perfect complement to a bronzy look, yet is neutral enough to not overpower smoky eyes. It's definitely a spring/summer staple for me.

DHC Moisture Care Liquid Lipcolor in OR06 is a moisturizing peach gloss with a subtle shimmer that is sheer enough to work on pretty much any skin tone. Plus I love that the brush is long and helps define the contours of the lips.

Must Have: MAC Peacocky Collection

MAC introduces about a bazillion collections each year and sometimes it's a process to navigate through all the new products; which is the exact reason I really only cover the collections that I consider must haves. MAC Peacocky Collection feels like classic MAC to me, which I love. It's not about kitschy packaging or campaigns, it's about amazing colors and formulas that are richly pigmented.

The Mega Metal shadows in particular are the perfect eye shadows. The formulas are super pigmented, really smooth, can be used wet or dry and the color selection is divine - neutrals with some pops of color. Quick note though - as the name implies they do have a shimmery, metallic finish, so if you're into matte, these may not be for you.

Mega Metal Shadow Suggested Retail Price $19.50 US

• Peek-at-You – Frosted yellow white
• Dalliance – Light champagne
• Prance – Frosted mauve pearl
• Top of the Posh – Frosted white pink
• Tweet Me – Gold bronze
• Mating Call – Dirty frosted violet
• Odalisque – Deep teal
• Sexpectations – Metallic burgundy
• Paparazz-she – Deep copper bronze
• Ego – Forest green
• Noir Plum – True purple with silver pearl
• Dandizette – Navy with silver pearl
• Spectacle of Yourself – Deep bronze
• Centre Stage – Frosted chocolate brown
• Unflappable – Frosted black with purple pearl

Kissable Lipcolour Suggested Retail Price $18.00 US

• Enchantée – Light blue pink
• Woo Me – Light pinky nude
• So Vain – Muted dirty coral
• Vanity Fair – Mid-tone blue pink
• Exxxhibitionist – Red-toned coral
• Strut Your Stuff – Bright true red
• Scandelicious – Blue fuchsia
• Peacocky – Sky blue with red pearl
• Super – Muted neutral brown
• Temper Tantra – Mid-tone reddish brown
• Flaunting It – Grey mauve
• Love Peck – Blackened blood red

MAC Peacocky is now available on the MAC website so get shopping! 

Clarins Teams with Celebrity Makeup Artist Pati Dubroff

Huge news babies - internationally-renowned makeup artist Pati Dubroff, who makes A-listers like Julianne Moore, Katherine Heigl and Naomi Watts look flawless on the red carpet, is teaming up with fab beauty brand Clarins and YOU get to take advantage. On Friday, October 22nd head over to the Clarins counter at Bloomingdales for skin care advice and makeup techniques by Ms. Dubroff herself. Plus you'll receive your choice of two limited edition palettes free with any Clarins purchase. 

When: Friday, October 22nd

11:30am-6:30pm

Where: Bloomingdales 59th St. 10000 Third Avenue, New York

Clarins Beauty Counter

You can either stop in between the designated hours or call and make an appointment (I guarantee it will be packed so call ahead!!) 212-705-2891/2892.

New from Chanel: Soho Story

Chanel is reopening its Soho boutique location and to celebrate the brand created Soho Story, a limited edition collection of eye, lip and nail products that marry feminine pink and roses with industrial metallics. 

The collection officially launches September 10th at the Soho boutique, but you can scoop it up now on Chanel.com. This collection is near and dear to my heart because I actually lived in Soho for a bit and still adore the nabe. This collection definitely captures the edgy, cool, yet chic downtime vibe. 

Chanel Soho Story:

• SoHo de Chanel ($65.00)
• Stupendous Quadra Eye Shadow ($56.00)
• Stunning Rouge Coco ($30.00)
• Stunt Rouge Allure Laque ($32.00)
• Star Glossimer ($27.00)
• Steel and Strong Le Vernis ($23.00)

The Stupendous eye shadow quad is definitely my must-have of the collection, and I'm also in love with the Steel nail color. Will you be buying Chanel's Soho Story?

Fall 2010 Collections: Clinique Bigger, Brighter Eyes

Clinique's new fall collection, available now, centers around brightening and defining eyes, a concept near and dear to my heart since I feel like my eye area is always a little lackluster. The two limited edition newbies are Quickliner for Eyes Intense, a silky smooth liner with rich pigment, and High Impact Mascara in Brightening Black, a rich black that looks like it's spiked with a hint of navy.  

Bigger, Brighter Eyes is broken down into three looks: Fresh, Fun and Flirty and all product recos can be found on the Clinique site. That's the Fresh look to the left. 

Clinique's fall collection is definitely a step away from the typical deep wines and grays we see for the season. I'm feeling the lightened up look. What do you think?

Fall 2010 Collections: Smashbox Masquerade

I'm completely in love with the Fall 2010 collection from Smashbox, dubbed Masquerade. Does anything say fall better than rich metallic shades of plum, forest green and navy? Some standouts include the Liquid Liner and Lash Overlay, which can be used as a liquid liner, then added to tips of lashes post-mascara application for an extra little pop.

Masquerade fall 2010 collection:

• Masquerade Eye Shadow Palette ($35) is one of my favorite new fall palettes because it contains rich jewel tones with lighter neutrals. Plus, this palette is arranged horizontally in trios so you never have to wonder which goes with what.

• Masquerade Baked Fusion Soft Lights Palette ($32) in Illusion. I can't get enough Soft Lights; they give the most warm, subtle sheen to cheekbones. 

• Masquerade Liquid Liner & Lash Overlay ($19) in Teal and Bronze

• Masquerade Creamy Cheek Color & Brush ($29) in Warm Pink, with a built-in blending brush so color goes on soft and diffused.
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• Masquerade Lip Enhancing Gloss ($19) in Reveal (golden nude) and Disguise (golden pink)

 Everything is currently available at Sephora.

Get The Look: Christina Hendricks at Mad Men Premiere

One of my fave shows - Mad Men - is almost back on the air, and Christina Hendricks looked a-mazing at the premiere last night. She looks so great on the show, but I love seeing her so un-Joan-like with a smokey eye and a matte pinky lip. Celeb makeup artist Vanessa Scali created the look using all NARS - check out the rundown below:

• Bangkok Pure Matte Lipstick (Available September 1)
• Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
• Skin Smoothing Face Prep
• Sheer Glow Foundation
• Douceur Blush (Part of Fall 2010; available on narscosmetics.com)
• Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil
• Coconut Grove Single Eyeshadow (Part of Fall 2010; available on narscosmetics.com)
• Cayenne Cream Eyeshadow
• Skorpios Soft Touch Shadow Pencil
• Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

Pure Matte Lipstick will be available September 1 at Saks Fifth Avenue and everything else you can grab now at narscosmetics.com. I have to say, I am normally not a fan of a matte lip, but I'm really feeling this shade. What do you think?

Test Drive: Maybelline The Falsies Mascara

As soon as I started hearing about Maybelline The Falsies mascara I was intrigued. I'm a girl who loves lashes and whenever a new mascara comes out I have to try it. Especially when said mascara promises to mimic the look of false lashes, minus the painstakingly annoying application. 

The Experience:

The first thing I noticed was the swoop design of the brush, which reminds me a little of the Lash Stiletto brush. I tested out the mascara two ways; first by using on a bare eye, then with a whole shadow and liner job. The Falsies created amazing volume and length and I was surprised by how much my eyes stood out with nothing other than mascara. The effect was only amplified of course when I used it with a smoky eye. 

The key is in the brush, the Kera-fiber formula and and the application. This is a buildable formula, which means that you need to get the brush in close to the lash line and wiggle up to the tip and repeat until you create the desired fullness and length. You can put on 20 coats and it won't clump - this formula is amazing!

The Verdict:

Better than false lashes! Maybelline The Falsies creates long, full, feathery lashes that look like you sat and applied individual falsies to your lash line for an hour. And I love that you can create a soft daytime look or major nighttime look with the same mascara simply by adding a few coats. Pick up at drugstores for around $6.99.

Limited Edition: tarte Ten Cheek Stain

In honor of tarte's bday, the brand introduced a limited edition shade of its best-selling cheek stain. Ten is a bright pink shade that suits all skin tones and is housed in a cool studded tube. tarte cheek stains are one of my favorite products because no matter what the shade they give you the most natural flush ever, are full of natural and beneficial ingredients like antioxidants and they smell amazing.  

Tip: sweep across the back of your hand, then dip fingers in and pat and blend across apples of cheeks instead of swiping on straight from the tube.

Ten is the perfect juicy pink shade for a natural flush of color so head over to the tarte website to purchase.

Five Easy Steps To A Well Rested Look

I have been busy busy lately - spending weekends away, working to the bone, actually going to the gym more than once a month, and my sleep has been sacrificed. I'm an eight hour girl, and if I get less, I look it. Since my life isn't getting any less busy anytime soon, I've had to figure out how to stay, and look, awake on minimal sleep (hint: lots of coffee and a few key products/techniques do the trick).

1. Apply concealer where needed - around nose, on blemishes/discoloration, under eyes. I've mentioned my love of Laura Mercier Secret Camoflauge before so this is my go-to. Even though you'll want to, don't pack concealer on your under eye area in an effort to cover up dark circles. Instead, use an undereye brightener (I love Smashbox Photo Op - it's sleep in a tube!) and either lightly tap on top of concealer or mix with it and pat on the under eye area.

2. Dust bronzer with a hint of shimmer in a "3" motion, meaning start at the top of your forehead, come down into your cheekbone, then sweep back out around the jawline. The goal is to define bone structure and the tiny bit of shimmer perks up tired, dull looking skin. Check out Too Faced Caribbean in a Compact in Sun Bunny, which contains two shades and the perfect amount of shimmer. 

3. Apply a neutral beige shimmery shadow and skip liner, it will make eyes look smaller and the goal is to make them look big, bright and awake! Nothing beats Smashbox Eyelights in Beam for making eyes look sparkly and well-rested. Add an extra highlight on the brow bone and inner corners with Benefit High Beam (it's a liquid highlighter so just be sure to sweep on your hand then use a tiny brush to apply to inner eye corners).

4. Use a lengthening instead of a volumizing mascara, which will open up the eye area instead of make it look hooded with a thick fringe. Maybelline Lash Stiletto will do the trick.

5. Finish off with NARS Orgasm blush and a pink gloss like Laura Mercier Lip Glace in Blush and you'll be looking all bright and cheery, even if you could fall asleep standing up.

MAC Alice + Olivia Collection

MAC Cosmetics has teamed up with one of my absolute favorite designers, Alice + Olivia - they are IT if you're looking for a fabulous party dress moment. So of course it's no surprise that the collection is definitely party makeup-esque (or everyday if you're adventurous). I've been having a serious turquoise and pink fetish as of late (it all started with Chanel's summer collection) so I'm all over this. The goods hit counters July 8th or you can just be sneaky and buy online now. If you spend $50, you get free shipping.

MAC Cosmetics Alice + Olivia Collection:

Nail Lacquer ($12)

    * Morning.After – Creamy, get-noticed turquoise
    * So Rich So Pretty – A party-ready purple with a hint of frost
    * Military – Black matte with silver suede

 Dazzleglass Creme ($18)

    * Sparklicious – Creamy, softest pink with multidimensional pearl
    * If It’s Pink – Shimmering, hot to trot pink
    * I.Want.Candy – Electric yellow with a sparkling edge

Pigment ($19.50)

    * Later – Deepest black with a hint of purple pearl
    * If It Sparkles – Frosty white plus a touch of pink
    * Partylicious - Groovy turquoise mixed with silver sparkle

Meltproof Your Makeup

It's a cooker out there babies, and it's not breaking anytime soon. With tomorrow's high reaching 100, if you plan on spending anymore than 30 seconds outdoors, you're susceptible to the dreaded makeup meltdown. You know you've been there: mascara that ends up on your cheek, eyelids creased to the heavens and streaky foundation and blush. Luckily a few tips and strategic products can keep makeup meltdown to a minimum, and you can actually stay outside for longer than five minutes - not that you want to.

Face:

Primer is your best friend here, preferably an oil-free, oil-controlling version, such as Smashbox PhotoFinish Light, which is my personal favorite when I need a matte finish. Unless you desperately need it, skip foundation and just use concealer under eyes and on any discoloration. My pick for amazing all day coverage: Laura Mercier Secret Camoflauge covers flawlessly and won't cake up. Set with loose powder (Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil is my all time favorite) and dust on matte bronzer like tarte's new matte and waterproof version of Park Avenue Princess.

Eyes:

Nothing compares to tarte's Lock & Roll 12-hour eyeshadow when you need crease and waterproof shadow that really holds up to the elements. This stuff stays on so well you can skip the eye primer altogether. Finish with a few coats of waterproof mascara. My fave is Revlon 3-D Extreme.

Cheeks:

Powder is really the way you want to go here since creams and gels can add to the sticky factor. Try Benefit CORALista for a natural summer flush without any shimmer, which is the last thing that should be in your products in this kind of heat. 

Lips:

Stains are perfect for an all-day juicy tint that stands up to heat and humidity, won't feather, and won't goop up like gloss or lipstick. Cover Girl Outlast Lip Stain comes in an easy-to-use marker application and won't rub or smear.

Hope everyone had a fabulous 4th. I adore fireworks, and even wanted them to go off as my now-husband and I were walking out of our reception venue at our wedding, but thought it was a little over the top, even for moi.

Test Drive: Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation

Friends, I am all sorts of sick today and feel like I want to die. But since a beauty lover never rests, it's business as usual over here with a review of Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation SPF 15. A good foundation is truly hard to find because you want coverage (why else would you wear foundation) yet you still want your skin to show through, just minus any imperfections. I recently tried Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation SPF 15, so read on for the dish.

The Experience:
Upon first application, I was surprised by how lightweight and clean this foundation felt, especially since it contains SPF 15, which usually ups the greasy feeling factor. But even smoothing it on with fingers, then blending with a foundation brush, there was no shine or heavy feeling in sight. Skin Foundation is basically that elusive foundation that offers real coverage to erase imperfections, yet has an invisibly finish - read - looks like skin and not makeup. It's almost like this makeup has the ability to suss out what you want covered and what you don't. I have a light dusting of freckles on my nose that I actually like, and that showed through, yet the redness on my cheeks was completely blended away. Plus I love that it's a pump so you can always pump out the perfect amount.

The Verdict:
If you're looking for a lightweight, invisible finish foundation that truly covers what you need covered without having that "foundation finish," then Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation SPF 15 is for you. The SPF 15 is a major bonus and skin looks flawless, yet real - no easy feat. Pick up at major department stores or the Bobbi site for $45.

New tarte Radiant & Rested Luminous Complexion Collection

After a lovely year off pursuing my freelance writing and blogging dreams, I'm back to hustling in the 9-5 real world and it is an A-djustment let me tell you. Even when I didn't have to be up for anything in particular, I still made it a point to wake up at 8am at the latest to work on my book, blog, and any random freelance assignments I had due. But it was nice to know that if I was up or out late, I could have some time to sleep in. Well those days are over and it's been showing all over my face.

Thank the lord someone at tarte is trying to free us of the 9-5 grind (at least in the form of a tired, lackluster appearance) with the new Radiant & Rested Luminous Complexion collection. Each of the five products is meant to brighten, revive, highlight and just get you looking all glamorous and glowy on five minutes of sleep. Also fab to refresh for after work cocktails and look like you went from a nap, to happy hour. 

Mini Natural Cheek Stain in Glisten – An exclusive and limited-edition shade of natural cheek stain infused with the T5 Super Fruit Complex. Huge fan of tarte's existing cheek stains, and this will add a goldeny glow to cheekbones.

EmphasEYES™ Inner Rim Brightener - Seriously, why has this just come out now? It's basically eight hours of sleep in a slim little pencil. Rim inside of lower lash line and inner corners for a bright eyed, well rested look.

Recreate™ Silicone-Free Primer With Wrinkle Rewind™ Technology (0.5 oz) – Launched as part of tarte's summer collection (read about that here) this primer helps to decrease wrinkles by 67%, increase firmness by 47%, and increase moisture by 53% in 15 minutes post-application while smoothing uneven skin and minimizing the appearance of pores. What can't it do?

Smooth Operator™ Illuminating Serum (1.7 oz) – New and only available in this set, this pearly serum can be used to highlight brow bones and cheekbones or mixed with foundation for an all over glow. Brightens and replenishes without that tacky shiny effect. 

Mini Park Ave Princess Mineral Bronzer – Old faithful here; I wear this bronzer everyday. Using a large fluffy brush, dust all around face (sort of like you're making a halo outline), then over eyelids, bride of nose and hollows of cheeks. Bronzed and chiseled in a sec. 

This set isn't available quite yet, but let's all put it on our To Buy list shall we? Click here to purchase once it is in stock.

Why Don't You Try...Brown Mascara

Years ago before I saw the beauty light, I would have died at the thought of using brown, or black/brown mascara. I used to find the most blackety black black formula and put on about 12 coats until one time I went to the drugstore and they were out of my beloved Revlon 3D Extreme in Blackest Black, they didn't even have regular old Black, so I bit the bullet and bought the Black/Brown. 

When I put it on I was surprised to find that black/brown is totally warm, flattering and perfect for daytime. Instead of the usual carbon black shade, my lashes were enveloped in a chocolately veil (ok maybe I'm getting carried away here but I was surprised how defined, yet natural they looked). So if you've never considered black/brown mascara before, have an open mind and check out my two picks below.

Of course Revlon 3D Extreme makes the list. I can't believe this mascara doesn't get more buzz; it's hands down the best I've ever used. It creates major volume, length, curl - it truly does it all. If you like major lash, run to the drugstore and pick this up! It tops every mascara I've ever used, and I've used them all.

For major length and a natural fullness, try Maybelline Lash Stiletto Voluptuous in brownish black. The long brush creates amazing length, subtle volume, plus I love the shiny patent finish it leaves behind.

Each is available at drugstores for under $10. If I can make on recommendation, it's to never pay insane prices for mascara. I've yet to find a high end mascara that is any better than the $10 ones from the drugstore.

Beat the Heat with tarte

It has been all sorts of humid lately, and I don't know about you, but it is showing all over my face in the form of shine and makeup lasting about 5 minutes. tarte cosmetics has your summertime makeup solution in the form of a new collection of waterproof, smudgeproof makeup. 

The collection includes:

emphasEYES™ waterproof clay eye shadow & liner pot: Available in five shades: bronze, black, indigo, plum, and brown. This liner is infused with Amazonian white clay and contains a natural waterproofing agent. It also comes with a double ended brush for flawless application.

Park Avenue Princess bronzer is such a fantastic shade - not too muddy/orange/looks natural, and this new version is matte and waterproof, just what the doctor ordered for maintaining a non-greasy summer glow. Shimmer on sweaty skin is bad news so unless you're super dry, this bronzer is perfect for the summer. 

multiplEYE ™ natural lash enhancing waterproof mascara is infused with a proprietary peptide that stimulates lashes to help boost length and strength. This is “step 3” in the multiplEYE regimen. Waterproof mascara is an absolute must for the summer; totally worth having to jackhammer it off at the end of the day.

ReCreate™ silicone-free primer with Wrinkle Rewind™ technology is perfect for sensitive, oily skin types because it's free of silicone, features anti-agers built in and helps boost moisture content. Plus it keeps makeup in place all day - what more could you ask for from your primer!?

Also, three new shades of 24/7 lip sheer (a fave product of mine for the perfect pop of color when you aren't looking for a full coverage lipstick moment. The new shades are Sunday (shimmery pink) Dawn (shimmering golden nude) and Twilight (shimmering peach nude).

Everything is available now at the tarte website.

A Good Brow Pencil is Hard to Find

Since I have fine, sparse, light brows, filling them in is an absolute must for me, even if I'm just running a quick errand or going to the gym. I envy the girls with full, perfectly shaped brows (Kim K I'm talking to you!) So of course I've searched high and low for the perfect brow product, which is pretty damn hard to find! Especially at mass. I did manage to find two stand out brow pencils - at splurge/steal prices! 

The jury is still out on pencil vs. powder, but I'm a pencil girl and here's why: it actually looks much more natural if you're applying correctly, i.e. in short, feathered strokes, then blending with a brow brush (make sure pencil is freshly sharpened). Powders, at least on me, look too heavily applied and opaque, but some people swear by them. So, to each his own I guess.

Anastasia Brow Whiz: Naturally, the woman that basically invented perfect brows would have my favorite brow product of all time. Brow Whiz is a super skinny pencil that creates perfect arches in seconds. The pencil is so small and slim some might wonder how this even does anything, but the size is the key - when using short strokes, it mimics drawing in little brow hairs so the effect is perfectly polished, yet natural. Plus there's a little spooly brush on the other end to blend. Available in three, very versatile colors: Ash Blonde, Medium Ash and Brunette. I'm a light blonde and can switch back and forth between Ash and Medium Ash so play around and see what works for you. Available at Sephora for $20.

Searching for a good brow pencil at mass is as useless as searching for meaning in a Pauly Shore movie. (please tell me you picked up on this movie reference) But, I managed to find the only good mass brow product (in my opinion) in Revlon Brow Fantasy, a dual-ended stick with a pencil on one end to fill in and a sheer, tinted gel on the other to set. Again, make sure the pencil is super sharp and apply with short strokes in direction of hair growth. I love the tinted gel on the end because it adds a little more definition, while setting all day and doing a final groom. Available in Dark Blonde, Brunette and Dark Brown for under $7 a piece. Pick it up at drugstores.

So are you a pencil or powder girl?

The Perfect Summer Eye Palette

 When I saw Clarins Instant Sun Light Eyeshadow palette I thought now this has bitnb written all over it. I'm a major beauty adventurer and will literally try anything, but when I think of my go-to eye look, it's definitely a peachy, goldeny, bronzy brown moment. 

Not only does this palette look gorge (I almost don't want to use it for fear of ruining the pretty gold shimmer overlay), but it contains everything you need to create a warm shimmery eye, or a more dramatic smoky situation. 

Four shades from L to R are: pearly ginger (shimmery champagne-peach), iridescent cinnamon (a shimmery copper), matte cocoa (medium to dark brown), and sparkling paprika (shimmery peachy melon). Plus on the far right is a gel liner (super staying power!) in a chocolate brown with gold shimmer, which reminds me of my fave cream liner, Clinique Brush On Cream Liner in Chocolate Lustre that was a limited edition and no longer available.

Plus $36 for all that is a total steal in my opinion and this is definitely one of those wear everyday until a tiny speck remains palettes. Pick it up at the Clarins website by clicking here. If you spend $75 you get to choose from four deluxe skin care collections so shop away!

Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links, which means when you purchase Clarins products, Beauty is the New Black receives a commission so you're supporting the site!

MAC To The Beach

I can always count on MAC to deliver totally fab color collections, but they come out with so many (a-hem, 50 per year to be exact) that sometimes by the time you get around to talking about one, another has already debuted and things get lost in the shuffle. MAC's new To The Beach collection is the makeup collection for summer. Featuring gorgeous pinks, peaches and corals, with bronzes, golds and brights like green, the best part about this new collection is the fab packaging with starfish, seahorses and seashells galore. 

The standout of the collection? Marine Life High-Light Powder, a multi-tasking coral-pink powder with shimmer that can easily be used as blush because of its rich pigment. It's also just so damn nice to look at with its seahorse and seaweed underwater embossed scene. Full details on MAC To The Beach are below.

Eyeshadow ($14.50)

    * Sand & Sun Light peach (Matte) (Limited Edition)
    * Firecracker Frosted mid-tone red-orange (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
    * Sweet & Punchy Bright yellow-green (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
    * Shimmermoss Green with green pearl (Veluxe Pearl) (Permanent)
    * Humid Intense green with shimmer (Frost) (Permanent)

Lipstick ($14.00 U.S.)

    * Beach Bound Sheer frosted pale peach (Glaze) (Limited Edition)
    * Lazy Day Light dirty blue-pink (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
    * Thrills Rosy copper with gold pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
    * Fun Bathing Mid-tone bronzed plum (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)

Lipglass ($14.00 U.S.)

    * Easy Lounger Light baby pink with multi-dimensional pearl (Limited Edition)
    * Flurry of Fun Sheer sparkly peach (Limited Edition)
    * Splashing Mid-tone blue pink with soft gold pearl (Limited Edition)

Lip Pencil ($13.00 U.S.)

    * Life’s a Breeze Soft pink (Limited Edition)
    * Temperature Rising Loudmouth orange (Limited Edition)

Eye Kohl ($14.50 U.S.)

    * Float on By Dark green turquoise (Limited Edition)
    * Rosemary & Thyme Mid-tone olive gold with shimmer (Permanent)

Powder Blush ($18.50 U.S.)

    * Hipness Intense coral with soft white pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
    * Get-Away Bronze Mid-tone suntan (Frost) (Limited Edition)

High-Light Powder ($26.00 U.S.)

    * Marine Life Multi-colour pressed powder

Nail Lacquer ($12.00 U.S.)

    * In the Buff Muted taupe avocado (Cream) (Limited Edition)
    * Scorcher Creamy bright coral-red (Cream) (Limited Edition)

MAC To The Beach Bag ($49.50 U.S.)

    * Available at MAC Stores only. Limited edition.

Cream Bronzer ($25.00 U.S.)

    * Beach Bronze Golden glow with soft gold finish (Limited Edition)
    * Weekend Mid-tone deep orange-brown with soft pink pearl (Limited Edition)

Lustre Drops ($18.50 U.S.)

    * Pink Rebel Blue-pink with gold pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
    * Sun Rush Peachy bronze with gold pearl (Limited Edition)

Bronzing Powder ($22.00 U.S.)

    * Golden Muted golden tan-beige with golden shimmer (Limited Edition)
    * Refined Golden Finely spun golden with soft pearl finish (Limited Edition)

Bronze Body Oil ($22.00 U.S.)

    * Glowing tan with multi-dimensional golden shimmer (Limited Edition)

Brush 130 Short Duo Fibre ($38.00 U.S.)

    * A short, round dual fibre with flat head composed of both natural bristles and synthetic fibres ideal for application with creams, emulsions & various powder products.

Brush 131 Short Duo Fibre Powder/Blush ($34.00 U.S.)

    * Flat, tapered face brush that contains a combination of short, natural, fibers and longer, fibre optic fibres ideal for light application and highlighting/ shading with various face powders; Ideally suited with mineralize skinfinish powder products. (Limited edition).

To The Beach promo ad. Gorge, no?

The MAC to the Beach collection will be available on May 27 at MAC counters nationwide and at maccosmetics.com. This is one of those collections that people will snatch up the day of so run to the counter or buy online the minute it goes on sale!