Estée Lauder Pure Color Topaz Spring 2012

If you've been wondering if Estée Lauder could keep up their streak of putting out innovative and fun collections that aren't the least bit old lady-ish - check out Spring 2012 and answer that question for yourself! Inspired by a vacation that the Creative makeup Director,Tom Pecheux took in Arizona - the warm, sun, amazing desert colours and the shadows that play on the sand and rocks - gave birth to the palette of strong yet soft colours.

Illuminating Powder Gelée in Topaz Chameleon - $45 - a "tribrid" system of liquid, powder and gel in a multi-powder formula to create a theatrical blur of shimmer on the skin when applied dry and a fierce flush of colour when applied wet. Can be used to bronze, blush or softly contour cheeks.
Five Color EyeShadow Palette in Topaz Mosaic - $48.50 - a mix of five sun-drenched neutral desert tones with a refreshingly unexpected pop of citron yellow at the center.
Intense Kajal Eye Crayon in Dramatic Black and Dramatic Teal - $26 - if you like a soft chubby pencil with super intense colour you'll have to get your hands on these - the teal especially is divine!
Sumptuous Extreme Mascara - $28.50
Pure Color Gloss in Citron Kiss - $24 - pure sparkling citrus yellow sheen for a desert sun-kissed effect - disperses golden particle pearls for a very natural warm-looking lip.
Sensuous Rouge Lip Color in Sultry Caramel - golden brown, Sensuous Nude - seductive natural and Sublime Nectar - soft coral - $34 - fuses a creamy, luscious outer shell and a liquified core for shine, moisture and colour.
Nail Lacquer in Teal Topaz - $25 - a tranquil, yet vibrant blue-green hue.

Available January at select The Bay and Holt Renfrew stores.

- Lisamarie -