Spring 2009 make-up collections

Nars

“My inspiration for spring was a very sexy woman,” explains François Nars, Founderand 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.”

A striking matte brick-red eyeshadow, made infinitely more wearable in combinationwith a pearly white shadow or simple black liner, is tempered by a sweet, baby pinkglossy lip; while eyes painted in pastel hues of dusty rose, sage and lilac are a fittingmatch for a statement-making berry lip. And everything should be paired with theonly cheek for spring: sparkling and sculpted.

Blush Duo ($37)-Hungry Heart- Iridescent gold ivory and pink sand with golden sheenDuo Concealer ($30)- 2 lightweight, creamy, crease resistant concealers that you can blend together or use alone. Fragrance free.-Vanilla/Honey- Fair complexions -Custard/Ginger- Light to medium complexions-Praline/Toffee- Medium to dark complexionsDuo Eye Shadow ($32)-Egea- Frosted sage and smoky lilac-Hula Hula- Strawberry with gold particles and hazelnut with gold glitterparticlesSingle Eye Shadow ($22)-Baby Girl- Cotton candy with golden undertones and gold particles-Grenadines- Matte garnet -Night Sun- Bright marigold with gold particlesThe Multiple Duo ($45)-Orgasm/South Beach- Peachy pink and apricot with shimmerThe Multiple Bronzer ($37)-Cap Vert- Medium to dark complexions with red undertonesLip Gloss ($24)-Sweet Revenge- Sheer pink grapefruitLipstick ($24)-Shrinagar- Metallic raspberry

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Givenchy

Inspired by the sensual and refined beauty of Indian women, this precious collection offers touches of bright, joyful oranges and pinks that are evocative of the culture's ornate clothing and makeup. Together, the sultry shades create a seductive look expressed through a soft healthy complexion, sensual lips, and most of all intense, magnetic eyes.

Sari Glow Iridescent Blush ($42)-44 Maharani Orange- Luminous Rosy Pink-43 Maharani Pink- Luminous Golden PeachPrismissime ($53)-21 Maharani Pinks-22 Maharani ApricotsMagic Kajal Eye Pencil ($21.50)-1 Magic BlackPrecious Sari Glittering Eyeshadow ($26)- A non-sticky, non-oily glittering gel eyeshadow.-1 Maharani Silver- True Silver Shimmer-2 Maharani Gold- True Gold ShimmerRouge Interdit Satin Lipstick ($27)-40 Maharani Rose- Deep Vivid Rose-41 Maharani Henna- Warm Brick Red