Erase Paste Does it's Job and Then Some!

I have so many concealers that I assign to different parts of my face, at different times of the year, and for different occasions. I have learned to fit Benefit's Erase Paste into the rotation when I need to cover really dark undereye circles. This beauty makes them disappear while lightening and brightening up the whole area.

I am not sure where my little spatula disappeared to because I have got myself digging out the "paste" with the end of a concealer brush. I then flip the brush to spread it - even though it is easily spreadable with a finger.

Unlike a conventional, thinner concealer made to be lighter than your skin tone, Erase Paste is thicker to stay where you spread it. It is also pink based, making it appear more natural and a bit highlighter, thus diverting more attention away from the flaw. I am using medium right now, but will surely try it out in fair for the non-tanned months. There is also a deep shade available, for darker complexions.

Bobbi Brown Shimmering Nudes Palette.

I have a major shopping trip planned for this Labor Day weekend, and this new palette from Bobbi Brown is at the top of my shopping list.

Nude makeup goes glam with a touch of glimmer in this new limited-edition Shimmering Nudes Palette. Flattering all complexions, it contains the perfect mix of seven cool and warm nude tones in both flat, sheer shimmer and high shimmer shades. The palette includes four new and five exclusive eye shadows that will illuminate and define. This palette is the definite standout in the collection, by far.

Shades in the palette: Nude Beach Metallic Eye Shadow, Nude Mist Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow, Naked Eye Shadow, Nude Glow Metallic Eye Shadow, Mica Wash Shimmer Eye Shadow, Nude Spice Metallic Eye Shadow, Espresso Eye Shadow.

This palette is perfect in every way. Espresso eye shadow is what I turn to most often when lining my eyes, so I am thrilled that this must-have from Bobbi contains this favorite shade.

I hope this is at the Nordstrom counter already. It is said not to launch in stores until September, but it is available online right now, for $50.

MAC Cosmetics Shines with NEW Overrich Pigments for Fall.

If only I had a better hand at applying pigments, I would be wearing these beautiful fall colors everyday. MAC's newest pigment collection called Overrich contains the perfect shades for not just Fall, though they are spot on for the season, but for anytime of year.

In case you did not know, MAC's Pigment is a loose powder made of highly pigmented color. It sticks to the skin unlike any other loose powder making application easy (for most - not me!). Pigment can be applied anywhere, most often for eyes, lips, cheeks.

Overrich eight new shades, all in rich-metal hues. They are simply gorgeous. And I swear I am going to get to the huge MAC Pro store when I am in New York next week for Fashion Week to get a lesson on the best way to apply. I know I can do this. I am always in awe of the creations I see others doing with pigment and not only do I need to learn, I really want to. Anyway, here are the shades an descriptions of the colors in this new one.

Blonde's Gold - light tan with gold and white pearl
Heritage Rouge - deep burgundy with red and brown pearl
Copperbeam - rusted brown with red pearl
Vintage Gold - tarnished green with gold pearl
Antique Green - turquoise green with green pearl
Museum Bronze - rich taupe with gold pearl
Mega-Rich - frosty burnt orange with gold pearl
Mauvement - cool taupe with gold pearl

Are you a MAC pigment user? If you are, any application tips would be greatly appreciated.