Pure Color Shadow is a brilliant collection of 48 highly pigmented shades, that come in 4 dynamic finishes. The collection again comes from world-renowned makeup artist and Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux.  Just like the Pure Color Gloss, the shadows use the Lauder exclusive True Vision™ Technology which incorporates intense pigments into the shadow for saturated, color rich application. Couple that technology with the four different finishes – matte, satin, luminous and metallic – your eyes will be bright, bold and illuminated.

When asked about the creation of these new shadows, Pecheux said, “I think eyeshadow brings to a woman a lot of self-confidence and power. The new Pure Color EyeShadow shades and finishes are sensual and powerful and I love them. These are definitely my babies.”

The finishes:

• MATTE: Jet milled coated pigments provide a contemporary, suede-like finish
• SATIN: A low lustre texture combined with a refined luminosity creates a soft, sophisticated sheen
• LUMINOUS: Prismatic light-reflecting pearls provide a chic, lustrous sparkle (listed as Shimmer on the EL website)
• METALLIC: Flattened and round pearls are paired to create intense, vivacious drama

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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:

Dolce & Gabbana The Sicilian Lace Collection for Fall 2010

Dolce & Gabbana present their signature collection of versatile colour cosmetics- magically and meticulously conceived by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. Each seasons colour direct from the runway inspires each collection anew, to be re-interpreted afresh. The design duo salute their treasured past with a timeless present… and anticipate the future.

Introducing the Sicilian Lace Collection… lingering romance, deep intimacy and sun-splashed sensuality in nuanced naturals that exude a warm glow.

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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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Burberry’s elegantly cool Brit style and signature tartan plaid print is now looking to make its mark on the world of beauty.

Available now exclusively on Nordstrom.com, Burberry Beauty’s full line of cosmetics include richly pigmented lipsticks, glosses, eye shadows and blushes in wearable sheer shades that celebrate the brand’s heritage.

“The colors are taken from the signature Burberry color palette — natural, light, timeless and iconic. We have been inspired by our beautiful stormy, cloudy, misty, hazy skies followed by the gentle glow of the British sun,” says Burberry Creative Director Christopher Bailey.

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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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Natural, shimmering elements come together in this beautiful new palette. Inside the chrome-accented, sleek compact you’ll find a flip-top mirror with six exclusive high-shimmer eyeshadows, four exclusive creamy lip colors, a mini eyeshadow brush and mini lip brush.

The palette includes 6 Eye Shadows

• Golden Leaf Shimmer Wash Eyeshadow
• Earth Metal Metallic Eyeshadow
• Zinc Metallic Eyeshadow
• Black Spruce Metallic Eyeshadow
• Sunset Gold Metallic Eyeshadow
• Antique Gold Metallic Eyeshadow

and 4 Creamy Lip Colors

• Paisley Rose Creamy Lip Color
• Rose Garden Creamy Lip Color
• Rose Bud Creamy Lip Color
• Barefoot Shimmer Creamy Lip Color

Eyes By Design specializes in eye color specific eye makeup, making for a customized, perfect look. Simply select your product and eye color and you are matched. Easy!

The latest addition to the Eyes By Design collection is for perfect summer bronzed shaded eyes with these new Sunkissed Palettes.

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Secret #1: Blending is key

well I sorta knew this, but I wasn’t sure HOW TO BLEND. You use three different colors: The base, usually a very light taupe, a highlighter for the crease and a main color for the lid, but how to get them to look as if they merge into each other like the colors of a rainbow? My secret: Start light then go darker. Brush the base color, apply the lid color and THEN apply the highlighter. Also, don’t be too heavy-handed or you’ll have to start over. Extra tip: Practice makes perfect. Play with your makeup a few days before a big event.

Secret #2: Choose shadows that make the color of your eyes pop

Gone are the days when beauty experts advised against blue shadow. Matching the color of your eye with a shadow actually brings the color out (think blue shadow on blue eyes). At the same time, contrasting colors make eyes pop too (think a deep jeweled blue shadow on deep brown eyes).

Secret #3: Never cover your browbone with deep color — unless you’re doing a cover shoot for Vogue

You don’t want the drama too much shadow brings. Apply shadow up to the browbone but don’t apply shadow ON the bone unless it’s a neutral color or a highlighter.

Secret #4: Highlighter can make or break your look

When applying dark shadow to the crease of your eye, be careful to blend only on the outside edge. Get to close to the eye and you’ll cause your eyes to look teeny and beady.

Secret #5: Set shadow with a great base

Primers are super hot right now because they help set makeup that stays for hours. I’ve found the secret to keeping shadow in place for hours is a shadow base.

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