Taking a cue from the success of the new cremesheen formula, MAC is not only expanding the color range but releasing a set of limited edition of Cremesheen Glasses.

Cremesheen Lipstick
Crème Cup Light blue pink
Shy Girl Creamy neutral coral beige
Crosswires Clean pinky orange
Lickable Bright cl ean blue pink
Lavender Whip Light cool lavender
Crème in Your Coffee Creamy mid-tone pink brown
Spice is Nice Creamy dark warm brown
Hang-up Deep berry
Sugg ested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

Cremesheen Glass
Ever So Rich Sheer lilac
Fashion Sc oop Pale cool baby pink w/light pearl
Boy Bait Light neutral beige with pearl
Partial Pink Light creamy yell ow pink with
light gold pearl
Melt in Your Mouth Mid-tone creamy cl ean pink
Petite Indulg ence Mid-tone bright blue pink
Crème Angl aise Mid-tone neutral mauve
Looks Like Sin Sheer deep berry
Sugg ested Retail Price $18.00 U.S./$21.50 CDN

Cremestick Liner
Sublime Culture Neutral pink
Pink Treat Dirty pink
Caramell ow Neutral caramel
Velvetell a Bl ackened plum
Sugg ested Retail Price $14.50 U.S./$17.00 CDN

Available
North America February 5th, 2008 at all M·A·C locations,
1.800.588.0070 and
www.maccosmetics .com
International February 2008 at all M·A·C locations,
1.800.588.0070 and www.maccosmetics .com

If you thought MAC's selection of nine different foundations was elaborate, then the latest formulation will blow your mind.  With the release of Well Defined on February 5th, MAC introduces Studio Sculpt. In addition to Studio Sculpt foundation, MAC is also introducing the 195 foundation brush and Studio Sculpt concealer.

Q: Technologically speaking, why is this foundation an optimum choice for women, compared to other options?
Studio Sculpt Foundation has fused new advancements in technology with innovative plant-based extracts to create a ush, luxurious new cream-gel foundation that delivers comfortable, weightless and flawless coverage. Makeup artists nd women customers alike can easily achieve blendable medium coverage, with a luminous, satiny finish.

NICK GAVRELIS
VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, FACE AND PRO, M·A·C COSMETICS

Q: How does this formula perform differently from other foundations in the M·A·C line?
Studio Sculpt is incredibly versatile, which makes it unique for many reasons, since its texture is silky and creamy, gliding effortlessly onto skin while providing a natural, velvety finish that’s both modern and natural. It can be blended with moisturizer for a more sheer finish that’s never streaky, or combined with concealer for more full coverage. Create a matte finish by applying powder afterwards, or use Studio Sculpt alone to emphasize skin’s natural sheen and highlights.

Q: You always say we can judge how well something will sell based on how many products are stolen by models backstage, where does Studio Sculpt rate on this scale?

By far, this was the product we most had to keep track of backstage. Makeup artists and models alike fell in love with this formula, and didn’t want to wait for it to be launched to get their hands on it. Studio Sculpt was definitely the number-one product that fell victim to “sticky fingers.”

GORDON ESPINET, VICE PRESIDENT GLOBAL MAKEUP ARTISTRY, M·A·C WORLDWIDE

Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation
Available in: NC15, NC20, NC25, NC30, NC35, NC37, NC40, NC42, NC44, NC45, NC50, NC55, NW15, NW20, NW25, NW30, NW35, NW40, NW43, NW45, NW47, NW50, NW55
Suggested Retail Price $28.00 U.S./$33.50 CDN

NARS has released the information on their Spring 2009 collection, based on a "strong, sexy woman".  The garnet eyeshadow is certainly not for the faint of heart, but what I am most looking forward to from this collection are the concealer duos.  I'm having such a concealer crisis right now, perhaps these expertly paired shades can swoop in to save the day.  The Spring 2009 collection will be available in February.

“My inspiration for spring was a very sexy woman,” explains François Nars, Founder and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics. “I wanted a bit of a ‘70s feeling, somewhere between Guy Bourdin and Chris Von Wangenheim’s photographs— aggressive, but very sensual and fragile at the same time.”

NEW PRODUCTS
Hungry Heart Blush Duo $37.00
Duo Concealer $30.00
Vanilla/Honey
Custard/Ginger
Praline/Toffee
NEW SHADES
Duo Eyeshadow $32.00
Egea
Hula Hula
Single Eyeshadow $22.00
Baby Girl
Grenadines
Night Sun
Orgasm/South Beach Multiple Duo $45.00
Cap Vert Multiple Bronzer $37.00
Sweet Revenge Lip Gloss $24.00
Shrinagar Lipstick $24.00

As one of the few who were unable to take advantage of the Barbie X MAC collaboration, I was super excited when I learned Stila was the next Barbie beauty collaborator.  I enjoy Stila's classic takes in contrast to MAC's more adventurous outlook, and I cannot wait until the products launch and we get to see them live in the Barbie fashion show.  Here are more details on the collection:

“Stila is so honored and thrilled to be the official prestige makeup sponsor for Barbie in 2009. The partnership between Barbie and Stila is ideal as both brands represent the perfect blend of sophistication, fun and innovation. I am so pleased that Stila will be such an integral part of Barbie’s special year.”

In February, the collaboration kicks off with limited edition Barbie™ Loves Stila offerings that will launch just in time for Barbie’s anniversary celebrations. The four Barbie™ Loves Stila beauty cans will be available exclusively at Sephora’s 5th Avenue store in New York, international Sephora locations, and at Sephora.com. Finally, Stila will help celebrate Barbie™ doll’s first-ever runway show, held at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in February, as the show’s backstage beauty makeup sponsor.