This fall luxurious textures and intense pigments have been all the rage among the high-end makeup lines, and while these duos may not look the part at first, they’re no exception.

Each one comes with a light cream shadow designed to be used as a base and a darker powder matte shadow for contouring and creating the illusion of depth.

Conveniently, skin is where these products really POP! — both in terms of color and texture — and being as smooth as they are makes them remarkably easy to blend.

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While it’s easy to get swept up by pretty Fall makeup trends, NARS Cosmetics reminds us that having a stash of easy-to-wear basics is just as sweet. It’s an investment you definitely want to make before thinking about other extras.

If you’re new to makeup or don’t have a grounded collection quite yet, take a look at these NARS Fall Palettes next time you drop by Nordstroms. The value is exceptional and I can imagine you would get a great deal of use out of the colors.

Above is NARS ‘Only You’ Eye and Cheek Palette ($65 US) which is packaged in a compact zippered case for switching up your look quickly.

Choose from four pigmented eye shadows:

In addition, play up your cheeks with two blushes:

When using eye liner, I go back and forth from powders to pencils all of the time. I like the control I get with a powder and the way that I can blend it into a more smoky look. Then again, a pencil can be quick and easier, especially when going for a summer, easy look. Sometimes though, a pencil can be tough on my eyes. It is either too hard or soft, or just does not blend that way it used to.

COVERGIRL has solved my eye pencil problem with it’s launch in its’ “Blast” line up of products. They recently introduced LiquiLine Blast Eye Liner. Be sure to not let the name fool you. It is not liquid, it is a pencil, albeit a very soft pencil that can mimic the look of a liquid line.

“LiquiLine gives you that all-day, striking intensity of a liquid with the effortless application of a pencil. The expertly coordinated water-proof shades work with one of six Smoky ShadowBlast duos for a vibrant and colorful smoky eye!”

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There’s something about the color turquoise that brings about images of cool waters rushing along beaches in the Caribbean and Native American artists fashioning pristine jewels in the classic color.

And the bold shade is definitely in its prime as Pantone LLC has crowned Pantone 15-5519 Turquoise as the Color of the Year for 2010.

Lithe models donned turquoise eye makeup on the Spring/Summer 2010 runways of Nanette Lepore andDerek Lam. And celebrities like Gwen Stefani, Jessica Alba, and Amber Riley have all been spotted on the red carpet with the eye-popping hue.

“Turquoise makeup is a huge summer trend because it has a sexy tropical feel,” says Mathew Nigara, NYC New York Color makeup artist. “It can be whimsical and fun, as well as, look incredible on tanned, shimmering skin.”

When worn with all-black or crisp white and even its color cousin teal, turquoise eye makeup can make quite the statement when applied with a confident hand and a lot of imagination, according to Nigara.

Just keep in mind these simple tips from Nigara on finding a turquoise eye makeup look for your skin tone.

If you are fair to light skinned, use a shimmery taupe cream shadow like NYC New York Color Sparkle Eye Dust in Smokey Topaz with a bit of water and apply with finger from lid to crease. Apply turquoise shadow with a teal base like NYC New York Color Color Wheel Mosaic Eye Powder in Beyond The Sea with a Teal Eyeliner Pencil in the outer half of the eye and blend line under the eye with the same shadow. Pair it with a fresh face and subtle coral cream blush like NYC New York Color Blushable Creme Stick in South Street Seashell. For lips, smooth on a coral lip color with your fingertips to create a vintage ’70s look.

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NARS Mangrove Eyeshadow ($23.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a mustard yellow with just a tinge of green. It has a satin sheen, and it’s nicely pigmented. This is a color you just don’t see very often, because it’s not always an easy to wear shade.

Mangrove is an interesting shade to work with, because it takes on much of the tones of whatever it’s paired with or layered on top of. When I used it with Palladium, it looked like a chartreuse green, but when I wore it over a regular eyeshadow base, I was able to get a much more true-to-pan kind of color.

I like the uniqueness of the color, which is something that would make compel me to get it. The quality is lovely, and it’s one of the better textured single shadows–very soft, smooth, but still pigmented. For those who have trouble pulling off warmer yellows and golds, Mangrove may be an answer to that problem–because it is as cool of a yellow as one can get!

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Lancôme’s Fall 2010 color collection has finally landed. Confident, avant-garde and extraordinarily chic, the collection, French Coquettes, captures the spirit of the modern woman at the start of the 20th century. Dreamed up by artistic director Aaron De Mey, the collection harks to signature hallmarks of French glamour. From the opulence of the Belle Époque to the bohemian decadence of Montmartre, the collection’s palette of deep plums, shimmering charcoals and sophisticated nudes are sure to inspire.

Collection Includes

Ombre Magnetique / Spectacular Sparkle ($25.00)

• Black Macadam
• Uban Silver
• Cherry Cherie

Color Design Eye Shadow Quad ($42.00) (Limited Edition)

• French Touch

L’Absolu Rouge ($29.00)

• Rose Divine
• Parisian Attraction
• Cherry Kiki

Le Vernis Trio ($25.00)

• Kissed by Paris

La Rose Deco ($40.00)

• Rosy Glow

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“Coco Chanel’s iconic style was a study in contrasts. She boldly mixed black and white, masculine and feminine, classic and modern. Paying tribute to her unique vision, Peter Philips, Global Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup, has created a makeup collection for Fall 2010 that brings bold emphasis to the eyes, and keeps lips soft and delicate.”

JOUES CONTRASTE POWDER BLUSH – $42.00

ROUGE COCO HYDRATING CRÈME LIP COLOUR – $30.00

LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES GLOSSIMER – $27.00

LES 4 OMBRES QUADRA EYE SHADOW – $56.00

OMBRE ESSENTIELLE SOFT TOUCH EYESHADOW – $28.50

STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF LONG-LASTING EYELINER – $28.00

LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR – $23.00

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Dark circles, scars and acne haunt us and happen to pop up on the days when you least expect them (like your wedding day or the day you run into your ex on the street in your PJ’s).  Well it’s time to pick the best concealer. A good concealer will hide any skin flaw without leaving a trace.

1. Bobbi Brown creamy concealer. This formula will cover the dark circles without falling into your creases. This basic product should be part of your daily makeup routine.
2. M.A.C Studio Sculpt concealer. A little amount of product will be sufficient enough to spread evenly over your eyelids. You can mix equal parts of concealer with moisturizer to get the shade you want.
3. Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage. A perfect product to cover redness. Inflamed acne or scars can tend to be a bit red. This camouflage concealer comes in 2 shades to blend together and apply according to the extent of redness. Its yellow undertones make it easy to cover up both redness and broken veins.
4. YSL Touch Eclat. Now this concealer is pricey but one YSL concealer is sold every 20 seconds around the world. This pen is meant to be more of an illuminator rather than a concealer so don’t use it as cover up.

5. Sue Devitt Automatic Camouflage. Get the yellow/peachy one to efficiently cover up any dark spots.

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A palette with perfect shades is a must-have for summer travel, don’t you think? I always over pack when it comes to makeup, but once in awhile I find a palette that is so me. All I would need is this palette, a foundation and mascara to complete my makeup!

Here is what is included in Antigua:

• Antigua Illuminating Bronzing Powder – This looks to be the perfect shimmery bronzing shade for any complexion.
• Navajo Eye Shadow – A creamy pinkish white that is perfect for a base lid color.
• Oat Eye Shadow – A soft mocha beige that is nice for all over the lid for a subtle wash of neutral color.
• Caviar Eye Shadow – This black brown shade can be used in the crease or corners for an evening look. I use it (I have this shade in a pot alone) with an eyeliner brush for the perfect shade of eyeliner.
• Kitten Creamy Lip Color – A light pink nude perfect for everyone.
• Pink Ballet Creamy Lip Color – This silvery blue pink lip color looks like it would be my favorite. Perfect for summer.
• Azalea Metallic Lip Color – A bright fuchsia lip shade to make lips pop.

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One of the hottest colors in fashion and makeup this season is deep plum. That’s why I was excited to see that Bobbi Brown had brought back their Velvet Plum eye palette. This eye makeup collection is perfect for day-to-night wear.

This palette features an allover base shade, a lower lid color, a crease shade, an eye liner and a mini double-ended brush. The shades in this kit blend beautifully. You can use them altogether or wear them separately.

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Estee Lauder presents  Estee Lauder Signature 5 Tone Shimmer Powder in Pink Shimmer for Eyes, Cheek and Face the same product is available in bronze shimmer too. It versatile, multi-shimmer, multi-tone powder instantly creates a sweep of overall radiance. Blend shades together for sheer luminosity. Or use them individually for more intense colour application. Silky soft and smooth, it blends effortlessly for a naturally radiant finish.

Use the 5 coordinating shades to highlight your skin and accentuate your eyes. There is how you can use it. This multi-shimmer, multi-tone powder can be wear alone or over foundation . Sweep your makeup brush across all five shades and swirl lightly over face Or you can select individual colors to highlight cheeks, forehead, chin. For eyes apply the lightest shade under brow and deepest shade all over lid. The best part about this product is that it is not for limited edition so you can go for this product when ever you want.

Every women wishes to have big, bold and beautiful lashes. Bobby Brown launches Extreme Party Mascara this winter. It is perfect for those who want the all-out drama of false lashes. Get instant volume, intense color and dramatic length. Super thick, get-noticed lashes. Ophthalmologist- and dermatologist-tested. Extreme Party Mascara is Enriched with lash conditioners and Vitamins A, C, and E. What I like most about this Mascara is that it is safe for contact-lens wearers. It is available in just in one color – Black.