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A few weeks ago, the lovely gals at Sephora invited me to check out the new items that would be sold in stores and online this spring. Truth be told, I almost lost my composure in there–surrounded by all that beauty booty. I felt like a kid in a candy store! But I digress…

After taking a quick peek around the room, I gravitated toward one particular table–the Tarina Tarantino table. It was an explosion of fuchsia (which just so happens to be my colour!) and was covered with jewelled compacts and intensely coloured makeup.

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I just got my hands on the new MAC & Milk limited edition collection this morning and I’m already loving it. The collection features items pro MAC makeup artists will be using during Fashion Week in NYC (which started yesterday). These staple items that no makeup artist can go without include skin care products, lipsticks, glosses, eyeshadows, mascara, foundation and more.

This morning, I played with the Mineralize Skinfinish Natural pressed powder and a lipstick in Freckletone. The powder is super light and has a matte finish. I like that it doesn’t look thick or heavy. The lipstick got my attention because of it’s neutral peach colour (super trendy this season), but it’s the creamy texture that won me over.

The MAC & Milk collection is available exclusively online and only until February 22, 2010. If you’re lusting after the natural makeup trend this season, then you definitely need to check this collection out.

Mineralize Skinfinish Natural (pictured): $30

Lipstick: $16.50

Eyeshadow: $17.50

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Lusting after smouldering eyes? Cargo Cosmetics is bringing you one step closer to getting just that with their new Dare To Play kit. With a picture diagram showing you exactly where to apply each shade, you should have virtually no trouble accomplishing the combined-colour look yourself.

For step one, choose from three creamy eyeshadow bases. The hues are neutral and adapt to all skin colours. Apply the matte base to your entire lid. Then choose one of the five intense shades in step two and apply it only to the outer corner of your eye. Step three is a pop of colour that will illuminate your eye. Select a shade that complements the colour you chose in step two and apply it only to the centre of your lower lid.

My personal tip: Apply your makeup with an eyeshadow brush and blend the colours together with a smudger brush or your finger for a smoother look.

This kit retails for $45 and will be sold at independent boutiques where Cargo products are sold and Sears at the Toronto Eaton Centre. For a full list of retailers in Canada, click here.

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Find out what our friends over at Cosmetics Magazine discovered in beauty this week:

Stila sparkles with new formula

Stila is a brand that has gone through its share of ups and downs over the past five years.  Luckily, it seems to be back on track for spring with an innovative eye palette. (Click here for the full story from Cosmetics Magazine.)

Bourjois Paris unveils 16-hour eye pencils

Bourjois Paris is introducing six new Khol & Contour eye pencils exclusively at Shopper’s Drug Mart and Pharmaprix this month. (Click here for the full story from Cosmetics Magazine.)

Sneak peek: Clarins to unveil first soap for face and body

Next month, Clarins will launch a Gentle Beauty Soap, a natural formula that can be used for both face and body. It’s a first for the French beauty brand. “It’s 100% biodegradable and 99.9% of its ingredients are of natural origin,” says Clarins’ Danielle La Roche. (Click here for the full story from Cosmetics Magazine.)

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My favourite part about the Golden Globes and other awards shows? Checking out the hair and makeup sported by Hollywood’s hottest stars. The natural makeup look is a hot trend for spring 2010 and it’s one of my personal faves. It looks effortlessly-chic yet oh-so-elegant at the same time so it’s no surprise that celebs are already hot on the trend.

Julia Roberts, a seasoned pro when it comes to red carpet events, is one of the few Hollywood stars who never shows up to a party overdone. Her makeup is always simple and natural-looking and the Golden Globes this past weekend was no exception. She donned the natural trend that’s hot for the upcoming spring and pulled it off perfectly.

Julia’s natural glow was created with Lancôme products so you can easily get the same look yourself.  For a natural glow, Lancôme celebrity makeup artist, Genevieve, applied some tinted moisturzer: Bienfait Multi Vital Teinté. Then she used a touch of Color Design Blush in Petticoat Pink.  For her eyes, Genevieve used Le Crayon Khôl in Black Ebony and Définicils Pro Mascara in Black. For Julia’s lips, she used Le Lipstique lip liner in Natural Mauve, L’Absolu Rouge in Coquette and topped them with Juicy Tubes gloss in Hallucination.

If you’re lusting after this trend, too, opt for neutral shades like Julia did. And remember to keep your hair simple, as well. Julia Roberts opted for soft, natural-looking waves which was the perfect complement to her understated makeup.

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