Clinique Holiday Collection: Black Tie Violets.

From violet berries to rich plums, purple is the season’s new red. To celebrate this purple reign of colour, Clinique introduces Black Tie Violets Holiday 2009 colour collection. This sweetly feminine, yet bold line features a range of girly violet tones that mirror the festivity and allure of the season. A full-face holiday look draws inspiration from Clinique’s best-selling Different Lipstick in A Different Grape. Eyes and cheeks in hues of luxurious plums and vibrant violets complement a glossy lip. For an extra touch of glamour, key items are elegantly housed in luxurious, metalized packaging.

Shimmering Stripes Powder Blusher - $29.50

This limited edition compact features four complementary shades of pearly, luminous blush in rich, plum shades. Pressed together in a beautiful striped pattern, these sheer powders deliver a soft, radiant
allover glow. The silvery jewel-like packaging makes this the perfect holiday accessory. In Tuxedo Plums.

Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quad - $25.00

A gorgeous grouping of four coordinating shimmery eye shadows creates looks ranging from subtle and soft to sexy and sophisticated. These intense shades build quickly and blend easily offering effortless sheen and luminosity. Perfect for holiday glamour. The sleek, modern mirrored silvery compact adds glimmer to any party. In Black Tie Violets.

Brush-On Cream Liner - $14.50

An ultra smooth, creamy gel liner that provides the precision of a liquid liner…so lay it on thick or thin, subtle or dramatic. Either way, this fast-drying, non-smudging, waterproof eye liner delivers a precise line every time. Limited Edition Violet Luxe creates an eye-popping holiday look.

Different Lipstick - $14.00

The creamy, lightweight formula of Clinique’s beloved Different Lipstick in A Different Grape is the inspiration behind this collection’s colour story. It provides a smooth comfortable feel and is great alone or paired with a liner for an even deeper look.

Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine - $17.50

A multi-purpose, high-shine gloss that instantly and over time makes even the most modest lips appear fuller, softer and more contoured. The feel is cushiony soft, the finish ultra shiny and the sheer holiday shades are lusciously delectable.

  • Bloomberry
  • Double Plum
  • Luscious Lilac

High Impact Lip Colour - $14.00

A sophisticated lipstick that delivers superior colour and moisturization benefits from the moment it’s applied. The multi-tasking formula is moisturizing, long-wearing, feather-resistant and colour-true. As an added benefit, lips are shielded from UVA and UVB rays. Extreme Pink is the perfect shade to dress-up any holiday look.

Defining Liner for Lips - $15.50

This long-wearing formula goes on smooth, stays put and is a great complement to your favourite lipstick. It’s perfect for women who desire a defined, chic looking lip that feels divine. The built-in sharpener provides on-the go ease and convenience. In Pomegranate.

High Impact Mascara - $14.00

An instant gratification mascara that delivers intense, glamorous, dressed-up lashes in a flash. Volumizes and lengthens lashes for a more lush, more plush, bolder look. In Black.

Limited Edition Powder Brush - $30.00

This luxurious brush, made of natural hair, is available with a festive, shimmery, metalized handle especially for the holidays. The large dome allows for easy application of powder for smooth, even delivery. Load brush with powder then gently tap palm of hand to shake off excess before sweeping over cheeks. As with all Clinique brushes, it utilizes a unique anti-bacterial technology that protects the brush to ensure a high level of hygiene. It’s the perfect beauty tool to help make the season glow.

The Clinique Black Tie Violets Collection is available now at Clinique counters and online at Clinique.com.

DuWop 2009 Holiday Products.

Get winter’s trendiest eye makeup with three new products from DuWop. Designed to grab-and-go, these inclusive sets contain everything needed to emphasize the eyes for flawless, striking looks perfect for holiday parties or a night on the town.

 

Peacock Palette - $39.00

Inspired by the opulent and regal colors of a peacock feather, DuWop’s Peacock Palette features the luminous highlighter DoubleGlow7 and Cheek Venom in Cobra, a new shade designed to bring a flush of color to the cheeks. The Peacock Palette also contains six high-pigment, metallic eye shadows in shades of deep eggplant, vivid copper, earthy brown, bright teal, khaki green, and rich sapphire. Additionally, a professional double-ended brush and full-sized mirror are included for quick touch-ups.

Crushed Velvet Kit - $36.00

For a complete holiday look for eyes, the Crushed Velvet Kit offers the best of DuWop with three products selected for their drama, intensity, and wearability. Packed in a sleek graphite travel bag, the Crushed Velvet Kit takes eyes from start to finish with a deluxe travel-size Lash Venom mascara, EyeCatcher All Eye Intensifier eyeliner in waterproof velvet black, and a limited edition holiday Crush eye shadow featuring a trio of silky shades in bright emerald, rosy gold, and burgundy.

Icestorm Palette - $20.00

To get a frosty look that easily transitions from day to night, mix and match the ethereal shades found in the Icestorm Palette with the included jet black, water-resistant cream liner. For a dramatic look, pair this dark liner with one of four pastel shadows: Shimmering Rose, Lightest Lilac, Frosty White, or Metallic Mint. This palette also contains a professional double-ended brush and full-sized mirror. (exclusive to Duwop.com)

These limited edition kits can be found online at Duwop.com, Beauty.com and Sephora.

CHANEL 2009 Holiday Collection.

The CHANEL Makeup Studio takes a flight of fantasy this holiday season, inspired by Gabrielle Chanel’s fascination with the brilliant plumage of exotic birds. Their lush beauty is captured in an enchanting holiday collection with shades of flamingo pink and peacock blue – accented with shimmering tones of green-gold, copper and teal.

 

 

Shimmering Tweed Highlighter - $60
Holiday beauty furthers the fantasy with three delicately ‘woven’ shades of shimmering colour for cheeks and décolleté. Gold, bronze and copper tones cast a natural luminous glow on skin to highlight and heighten a festive effect. Unmistakably CHANEL: the powder’s imprinted surface, inspired by the iconic tweed.

Eyes
The latest LES 4 OMBRES Quadra Eye Shadow is Bird of Paradise, a fun, bright palette consisting of aqua, yellow, green-gold and copper shadows. For a sexy, bold look, line the eyes with LE LIGNE DE CHANEL Professional Eyeliner Duo in Celadon-Lame, a striking duo of green and black.

Bird of Paradise Eyeshadow Quad
- $56.00
Professional Eyeliner Duo in Celadon-Lame
- $45.00

Lips
This holiday season is all about sheer, glossy lips. AQUALUMIÈRE GLOSS High Shine Sheer Concentrate arrives in Hirondelle, a beautifully translucent pink; Canari, a vibrant coral; and Colibri, a rose-pearl. For the coverage and comfort of a lipstick with the glamorous sheer finish of a gloss, AQUALUMIÈRE Sheer Colour Lipshine SPF 15 now comes in Grenada, a bold fuchsia; Tasmania, a feminine pink; Galapagos, a rich coral; and Maldives, a soft peach.

Aqualumiere - $28.50

  • Maldives
  • Galapagos
  • Grenada
  • Tasmania

Aqualumiere Gloss - $27.00

  • Colibri
  • Hirondelle
  • Canari

Nails
Complete the holiday look with the hottest nail shade of the season, LE VERNIS Nail Colour in Trapèze, a festive silver-beige.

La Vernis - $23.00

  • Trapèze

This collection is available now at CHANEL makeup counters, boutiques and online at CHANEL.com.