Smashbox's Muse Spring 2009 Collection

Smashbox's Spring 2009 Muse Collection is intended to turn you into a muse and unleash your inner artist. It's very wood nymph, n'est-ce pas? I'm into it!

Here's what the collection includes:

BIONIC MASCARA in BLACK VIOLET ($19)
BIONIC is the first ionic mascara for longer, stronger, more voluminous super-power lashes. The specially engineered brush gently coats lashes with a revolutionary long-wearing formula for a high impact look in just one sweep.

To Use: Apply BIONIC using the brush wand for bionically longer, stronger lashes.
Available in: BLACK VIOLET (black with a hint of violet)

LIP PAINTS ($21 each)
This rich, creamy lip gloss glides effortlessly over lips for soft color and brilliant shine. Create your own one-of-a-kind artistic hue by layering over other shades.

To Use: Glide over bare lips or layer over lip pencil or lipstick to enhance and deepen color. Available in: ARTISTE (creamy berry), VIRTUOSO (creamy pink) & LUMINARY (creamy nude)

BLUSH RUSH in MASTERPIECE ($24)
Get a gorgeous rush of color with this ultra-luxurious, longwearing blush in a one-of-a-kind mirrored compact for bold cheeks that inspire.

To Use: Apply to apples of cheeks and sweep back toward ears using BLUSH BRUSH #16 or FAN BRUSH #22.
Available in: MASTERPIECE (warm peachy coral)


HYBRID 2-in-1 LUMINIZING PRIMER ($34)
Create a smooth and glowing canvas for flawless makeup application with this revolutionary dual formula PHOTO FINISH FOUNDATION PRIMER and ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. Wear under foundation or alone for a vitamin-packed natural glow.

To Use: Apply using fingertips or FOUNDATION BRUSH #13 and blend.
Available in: BARE CANVAS (luminous champagne)


CREAM EYE LINER ARTIST PENCILS ($36) SET OF 4
These ultra-creamy eye liner pencils let you create a masterpiece all your own. In four vibrant shades to inspire your inner artist, the pencils can be worn separately for a hint of color or blended together to create your own work of art.

To Use: Glide along lashline to enhance eyes.
Available in: LAPIS (deep ocean blue), IMPERIAL (deep violet), SLATE (dark charcoal), ANTIQUE GOLD (deep gold)


ARTIST EYE PALETTE in MUSE ($48)
I'm most excited about this. Create an endless array of inspired looks for eyes with this one-of-a-kind palette, including 10 stunning shadows and an ARTIST EYE SHADOW BRUSH for flawless application.

To Use: Wear coordinating shades together or mix it up to create stunning looks for day or night.
Shades: biscuit, chocolate, soft green, dark celery green, light silver-blue, dark blue-grey, sheer lilac, deep orchid, rose copper, coffee


WHERE TO FIND IT: Smashbox.com, Sephora, Sephora inside JCPenny, Ulta, Nordstrom

Get the Look: Carice von Houten at the Valkyrie Premiere

Makeup artist Brett Freeman created this gorge look for Dutch breakout star Carice von Houton. Carice and her stylist Jessica Pastor chose a beautiful blush-hued dress by Donna Karan.

Says Brett, "We all fell in love with the gorgeous draping and subtle color against her pale skin, but I needed to bring out the drama to make the look 'stun' on the red carpet. Smoky eyes were too severe, so we stuck with a clean, shimmery lid and dramatic eyeliner. Carice’s skin is dazzling in person, so we kept the rest of her face quite simple, just adding a touch of blush and giving her shoulders a light misting of shimmer to warm up the rest of her skin."


Brett (pictured with Carice, left) used the following products. It's a recessionista mix of high and low:
Base: LORAC Natural Performance Foundation NP1, Oil Free
Face powder: magic by Prescriptives liquid powder
Concealer: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer and Highlight in ‘Light’
Cheeks and eyes: MAC Powder Blush in Springsheen
Brow: Vanitymark Ultra-Brow Powder in Milk Choco
Eyeliner: Rimmel SpecialEyes Eye Liner Pencil in Black Magic
Mascara: Guerlain ‘Le 2 de Guerlain’ in No. 10 Noir
Lip pencil: MAC Lip Pencil in Stripdown
Lip gloss: Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Illume
Skin gloss: Vanitymark’s Shimmerskin Body Glisten Spray

I adore the eye concept and her brows are killing me softly with their SONG. What say you? Tell me in the comments!

Smashbox's Holiday Gift Sets

Smashbox introduces the Rapture Holiday Collection!
Feminine, soft and graceful, the Rapture Holiday 2008 Color Collection celebrates the captivating allure of a woman with a selection of delicate hues and shimmering shades. Exquisite makeup in soft, pearlescent colors mimics the airy lightness and sweet shades found in tulle, silk and satin, creating a perfectly romantic and enchanting holiday season.

The Rapture Holiday Collection includes:

FLAWLESS FINISH PRIMER SET $39 (value $52)
Get flawless skin on the go with this limited-edition set of Smashbox’s best-selling, skin-smoothing PHOTO FINISH FOUNDATION PRIMER in both full and travel sizes to perfect skin in an instant. Available for the first time at this amazing value - grab one for a friend and one for yourself!
Includes:
PHOTO FINISH FOUNDATION PRIMER – full size
PHOTO FINISH FOUNDATION PRIMER – travel size


LIP GLOSS COLLECTION $29 (value $90)
Get glam with this party-perfect set of gorgeous glosses. The set includes three best-selling shades and three holiday exclusives to wear alone or layer together.
Includes:
LIP GLOSS in RAVISHING (shimmery rosy nude)
LIP GLOSS in LOVELY (shimmery soft pink)
LIP GLOSS in STUNNING (shimmery bright pink)
LIP GLOSS in ILLUME (pale nude with iridescence)
LIP GLOSS in RADIANT (shimmery pink plum)
LIP GLOSS in CANDID (pink with golden shimmer)


BEST OF SMASHBOX KIT $19 (value $43)
This one-of-a-kind set brings you Smashbox bestsellers packaged in convenient travel sizes - perfect for your holiday clutch or carry-on tote.
Includes:
BIONIC MASCARA - TRAVEL SIZE
MINI FUSION SOFT LIGHTS in DUSK (shimmering nude, deep bronze, terracotta, soft pink and golden tan)
MINI LIP ENHANCING GLOSS in AURA (shimmery nude pink)


TRAVEL BRUSH COLLECTION $49 (value $134)
5 professional travel size brushes that fit conveniently in your purse for flawless beauty looks on-the-go.
Includes:
TRAVEL FACE BRUSH
TRAVEL SHADOW BRUSH
TRAVEL ANGLED BLENDING BRUSH
TRAVEL SMUDGER BRUSH
TRAVEL CONTOUR BRUSH & LINER BRUSH


EYE SHADOW & BRUSH COLLECTION $59 (value $246)
A blockbuster set of 16 gorgeous shades of our luxurious cashmere eye shadow and two must-have brushes for flawless application. Create an endless array of beautiful eye looks that take you from day to night!
Includes:
8 EYE SHADOW DUOS
DEFINER BRUSH #15
SHADOW BRUSH #32


GIFT OF GLOW COLLECTION $49 (value $127) Only at Sephora
Give the gift of glow! Radiate a golden aura with this luminous collection for eyes, lips and cheeks, just in time for holiday. Includes 2 brushes and a travel pouch to get glowing at home or on the go.
Includes:
WATERPROOF SHADOW LINER BRUSH #30
WATERPROOF SHADOW LINER in HOLLYWOOD (bronze with golden shimmer)
LIP GLOSS in GILDED (shimmery pale gold)
FLASH POWDER
BABY BUKI BRUSH
QUILTED TRAVEL POUCH


ULTIMATE BEAUTY PALETTE $59 Exclusively at Ulta
A must-have eye, cheek and lip color palette with nearly 100 shades of Smashbox favorites! Take your look from daytime chic to evening drama flawlessly. Perfect to give as a gift or keep for yourself!


ENCHANTRESS BEAUTY KIT $45 (value $140) Exclusively at Smashbox.com
This limited-edition kit has everything you need for an enchanting holiday evening. Smashbox partnered with hot Canadian jewelry line, Foxy Originals, to create an exclusive silver pendant necklace on a triple strand chain that’s sure to be the must-have accessory of the season. Smashbox paired the holiday stunner with the brand’s cult-favorite liner, mascara, and shimmering shades for cheeks and lips to inspire magical moments. All of this is packed in a chic pewter faux leather and suede multi-compartment bag that doubles as a party clutch, toting your jewelry and makeup so you can focus on being the enchantress you are.
Includes:
Silver pendant necklace on a triple strand chain
CREAM EYE LINER DUO in CAVIAR/MIDNIGHT BROWN
SOFT LIGHTS QUAD in AGLOW (shimmery pearl, warm pink, peach and soft rose)
LIP ENHANCING GLOSS in PROTÉGÉ (pink nude with golden shimmer)
THAT’S A WRAP MASCARA in BLACK
Pewter multi-compartment zip-up bag


WHERE TO FIND THEM:
Smashbox.com, Beauty.com, Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, and select Bloomingdales.