M·A·C Pressed Pigments Collection and Photographs.

M·A·C is releasing a very limited collection of the much coveted Pressed Pigments just in time for the new year. In 12 new shades, these beauties are the easiest pigments to use.

M·A·C innovation creates a highly pearlized, creamy Pressed Pigment that glistens with a shimmering translucent finish when applied dry and high-gloss dramatic coveragewhen applied wet. 12 colours in stunning shades spotlight the eyes making them glow with brilliant accents. And, for artistic blending, the 215 Medium Shader Brush is the perfect tool for Pressed Pigment technology.

The collection rundown:

PRESSED PIGMENT - $21.00
Angelic - Off white
Light Touch - High pearl powder in W10 shade
Flicker - Pastel yellow
Blonde Streak - Light cream
Day Gleam - High pearl powder in NC30 shade
Enlightening - Deep silver
Blue Willow - Light icy blue
Sweet Acting - Mid-tone pink
Amethyst - Purple with silver undertone
Smoky - Deep silver blue
Deeply Dashing - High pearl powder in NW55 shade
Jet Couture - Charcoal black

BRUSH - $25.00
215 Medium Shader

Pressed Pigments is available now, only until January 4, 2013 at all M·A·C locations and maccosmetics.com.

Maybelline Color Sensational High Shine Gloss.

Earlier this fall, Maybelline New York launched an even better lipgloss - Color Sensational High Shine Gloss. The gloss promises to be better pigmented with a longer lasting gloss. 

I am happy to report that Maybelline outdid themselves as the High Shine Gloss lives up to that promise and then some.

I'm actually a bit obsessed with these glosses. Form the subtle fruit flavor, which almost reminds me of a baby aspirin flavor, to the super pigmented color and the feel, I am loving these glosses!

Color Sensational High Shine Gloss is super glossy with its wax free formula. The gloss delivers a high shine and a ton of pigment. They almost stain the lips with color; that's how strong the pigment is.

Twelve covetable shades are available. I dare you to buy just one.

• Almond Crush
• Glisten Up Pink
• One Shine Day
• Captivating Coral
• Luminous Latte
• Iced Chocolate
• Mocha-Mazing
• Gleaming Grenadine
• Electric Shock
• Raspberry Reflections
• Mirrored Mauve
• Plum Luster

I have four of the shades that I have been wearing and loving. Dare I say these have replaced my high priced luxe glosses that I normally wear? Don't tell anyone!

Maybelline New York Color Sensational High Shine Gloss retails for $5.99 each at your favorite drugstore or mass retailer now.

Benefit Fine One One Sheer Brightening Color for Cheeks & Lips.

When looking to add a little pop of color to both cheeks and lips, turn to the new Benefit Cosmetics Fine One One. Fine One One is an all in one Sheer Brightening Color for Cheeks & Lips that will not just get you through the holiday party season, but all year long.

This sheer brightening cheek & lip trio gives your look an instant pop of color, no matter how soft or bright you want it. The dial up stick (that looks like deodorant) contains three shades that make the perfectly natural looking coral/pink flush. Pink champagne, sheer watermelon and soft coral glide onto cheeks easily and just make them look bright and healthy.

The color actually applies in stripes as it looks in the container, but just blend with fingers to get the perfect pop of pretty color. The color is really gorgeous and it does brighten cheeks. It is also made for lips and can be applied by swiping a finger or brush on top of the stick, but I'm saving this one just for my cheeks.

Fine One One is available at benefitcosmetics.com and at Sephora for $30.00.