BEAUTY

Although part of the MAC Cosmetics philosophy is to pump out must-try new products, a key part of the philosophy is to tweak and enhance its current lineup, which is why the new Perfectly Finished spring 2012 collection has us so excited. This time around, the popular MAC Mineralize Foundation / Loose collection has been repackaged, and with its new look comes a new 188 duo fibre brush that will help you create that perfect “healthy glow.” The color palette runs the gamut from light to dark, so there is certain to be something for everyone, plus if you have a blemish, there is a new series of Mineralize Concealer products to help. The full Perfectly Finished collection will arrive in MAC stores, as well as online at MACCosmetics.com, on February 16. Prices start at $19.

When it comes to nail polish, if Chanel says “Jump,” we say, “How high?” Thus, we were instantly smitten when we received this preview image of the nail polish that debuted at the Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2012 show last week in Paris. Appropriately titled Sky Line, the pretty sky blue nail polish has a gentle shimmer that will fit in perfectly with a summer wardrobe. Even better, the polish is part of an entire collection, titled Bleu Illusion, which will include navy blue eye liner, a rosy pink powder blush, eyeshadow in different blue hues, a creamy lip color, and more. What can we say? Bring on summer! The Bleu Illusion is set to arrive at Chanel counters, as well as online at Chanel.com, in July.

If you are carefully plotting out your Valentine’s Day ensemble, make sure you take note: Laura Mercier is launching its first nail polish collection in years, and conveniently, it will arrive just in time for Valentine’s Day. The collection features five colors—named Cabana, Flamingo, Ooh La La, Luscious, and Sizzle—and each color is a different shade of pink. So, if you like a classic look, you can opt for the baby pink hue Ooh La La, while if you like something a little bolder, you can opt for the hot pink hue, Flamingo. And if you really like to experiment, you can mix and match these shades to create a half-moon manicure. On that note, the line will be available in early February at LauraMercier.com. Each color will retail for $18.

Cat lovers, rejoice! French cosmetics label Paul & Joe Beauté has launched a cat-inspired makeup collection for spring 2012 that will surely speak to your heart. There are kitty-shaped lipstick tubes in pretty shades of pink, coral, and nude. There are eyeshadow trios pressed into the portrait of a cat. There are cat-printed compacts. And just in case the theme somehow went amiss, each product has been named accordingly. For instance, one Blusher Stick comes in Glamour Puss, a pearly beige, while another comes in Catfight, a bright coral. Excited yet? The Paul & Joe Beauté spring 2012 collection will be available in February at stores like B-Glowing.

Once again, it is time to expect the unexpected when it comes to MAC Cosmetics. Why, you ask? This spring, MAC is teaming up with the artist Vera, who is best known around the world for her printed linens, murals, textiles, and silk scarves. Now, those prints have made their way to an array of cosmetics. For instance, the collection will include 12 crushed metallic pigment pots, in shades that mimic a piece of Vera art. Similarly, a Pearlmatte Face Powder is available in a decorative trio of pink, fuchsia, and pearly pink, while another is available in a trio of gold, blue-pink, and salmon. And these are just two examples of the dreamy, arty products you will find in the Vera collection. The collection is due to arrive at MACCosmetics.com on February 16. Prices will start at $15.

Given the snowy turmoil that is taking place across the country, there doesn’t seem a better time to introduce the new Winter Neutrals line by Zoya. The collection is the latest installment in Zoya’s Feel Collection series and it features six ever-so-soft pastel hues: Kristen, a gull gray hue with a hint of blue; Carey, a periwinkle gray hue; Megan, a creamy taupe-gray hue; Kendal, a creamy lavender-beige hue; Kennedy, a creamy French beige hue; and Avery, a creamy blond-beige hue. As always, the polishes are free of toluene, formaldehyde, and DBP, which is always an added bonus for the nail polish fiend. Plus, if you can’t decide which color you like, you can pick up a six-color sampler. The Winter Neutrals collection is available now at Zoya.com. Each color retails for $8, while the sampler retails for $48.

MAC Cosmetics rarely disappoints when it comes to the quirky, and the first of MAC’s spring 2012 collections to be unveiled—the Shop MAC, Cook MAC collection—certainly doesn’t disappoint. The collection is split into two parts. The “Shop, Shop, Shop” section features six Lipstick shades, five Kissable Lipcolor shades, three Cremeblend Blush shades, four Shop & Drop Eyeshadow Quads, four Call Me Bubbles Eyeshadow quads, and four Color Added Eyeshadow Quads. Meanwhile, the “Cook, Cook, Cook” section features two Studio Careblend shades, three Fluidline shades, four Tendertone Lip Balm shades, three Nail Lacquers, two makeup brushes, and an Opulash Mascara. The full Shop MAC, Cook MAC collection will launch on February 9 at MAC stores, as well as online at MACCosmetics.com. Prices start at $14.50.