Must-have make-up of the season
Spring Summer 2008,Clarins,Estee Lauder,Bobbi Brown,Clinique,make-up
spring summer 08 makeup collections
By Jessica Hopper
Purses at the ready girls, the gorgeous and oh-so covetable make-up collections for this season are about to hit the shelves. We predict a riot!
Givenchy Denim Fétiche
Spring Summer 2008,Givenchy,make-up
Givenchy Denim Fétiche
Inspired by cult clothing classic - the jeans - Givenchy have launched their latest must-have collection, Denim Fétiche; vivid colour accents, touches of glitter and ‘patina\' effects for a truly unique look.
Star product: Don\'t miss out on the Limited Edition Accessor\'Eyes Powder & Cream Eye Shadow Quartet (£27, pictured) in two cool and covetable shades - Black Denim or Indigo Denim.
Available: Now
01932 233 824
Dior Bloom
Spring Summer 2008,Dior,make-up
Dior Bloom
The úber desirable beauty brand pays homage to their passion of flowers and gardens in this year\'s spring summer collection. Bursting with romantic charm, the delicate yet sparkling shades of pink, purple, lilac, coral and taupe on offer will give any face the fresh complexion of a flower in bloom, while a blend of bold and bright with milky pastels means that there\'s something in this collection for both the beauty brave and the more dreamy, creamy look lover.
Star product: The limited edition Dior Flower Blossom (£35,pictured) - a dazzling illuminating floral powder.
Available: Now
Shiseido Butterfly Symbolism
Spring Summer 2008,make-up,shiseido
Shiseido Butterfly Symbolism
Introducing a radiant splash of glamour and sparkle this season, Shisedio’s Butterly Symbolism exudes timeless allure and arty appeal with translucent powders that seem like liquid, pearly pastels, summer shimmers and irresistible textures.
Star product: We can’t get enough of the new Hydro-Powder Eye Shadow shades of Lemon Sugar and Languid Lagoon (£16 each)
Available: Now
Clarins Colour Fizz
Spring Summer 2008,Clarins,make-up
Clarins Colour Fizz
An explosion of fresh vibrant colour with a fun and funky \'70s feel, this collection is all about colour, and wearing it loud and proud. Dress eyes in bold splashes of Vibrant Violet and Sweet Melon then finish with a slick of vinyl-effect gloss in flirty lilac.
Star Product: Don\'t miss the limited edition Copper Eye Pencil (£12), a super-soft shimmery kohl - smudge away!
Available: Now
0800 036 3558
Clinique Nude Blush
Spring Summer 2008,Clinique,make-up
Clinique nude blush
This collection is all about contradiction - the attraction of opposites, combining light as air shades with deeper tones, soft matte finishes with shimmer accents to create a look of textured elegance that plays on shadow and light.
Star product: The new Blended Face Powder and Brush in Invisible Blend (£17.50) is the powder-equivalent of a blotting paper with a sheer, almost translucent appearance on skin. Sooo delicate.
Available: Now
The Body Shop Fabulous Florals
Spring Summer 2008,make-up,the body shop
The Body Shop Fabulous Florals
Girlie girls will go ga-ga for this flirty and feminine collection from The Body Shop. A pretty palette of pastels, neutrals and beautifully iridescent textures - eyes shimmer, lips are glossy, soft and sensual, while cheeks are gently kissed with the nearest, sheerest hint of blush. Love, love, loving the daisy motifs!
Star product: The oh-so cutesy Blushing Daisies (£15) isn\'t just a treat for the eyes.
Available: Now
Revlon Urban Nature
Spring Summer 2008,Revlon,make-up
Revlon Urban Nature
Inspired by the diverse mix of nature\'s elements combined with the captivating energy of urban culture, this unique collection is full of captivating hues mined from nature, combining industrial metallics with a splash of bold brights and delicate floral motifs.
Star product: The Floral Affair Sheer Powder Blush (£10) is a sublimely soft powder that creates a luminous bloom of colour on cheeks.
Available: Now
0800 085 2716
YSL Pops
Spring Summer 2008,Yves Saint Laurent,make-up
YSL Pops
In YSL\'s signature flamboyant style, the latest collection reveals a romantic side, flirting with soft shades, fresh textures and ultra-contemporary, yet simple tips for application. Oh-so covetable packaging and stylish twists on the contemporary make this a collection well worthy of any fashionista\'s dressing table.
Star product: The icon of this collection and the first to interpret the 30th anniversary of YSL Make-up, Palette Pop (£32) was directly inspired by the greeting cards personally drawn by Yves Saint Laurent himself and sent to his closest friends in 1992. The assortment of tender shades will sculpt spring faces to perfection.
Available: Now
01444 255700
Bobbi Brown Nude
Spring Summer 2008,Bobbi Brown,make-up
Bobbi Brown Nude
No one does nude quite like Bobbi. And she\'s bang on trend this season with her collection of ultra-flattering, barely there shades of sand, stonewash and subtle blushes - the perfect palette for a spot of beachy, barefaced chic this season.
Star product: The limited edition Nude Lip & Eye Palette (£40, pictured) is the must-have holiday companion of the season.
Available: April
Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess
Spring Summer 2008,make-up,estÃ{{{copy}}}e lauder
Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess
This collection does exactly what it says on the tin. Soft, shimmering tones, bronzing pearls, luminous liquid gold and honeyed hues of antique bronze will transform any mere mortal into a smouldering, seductive, summer bronzed goddess.
Star product: Every jet-setting glamourpuss will want to get her manicured mitts on the oh-so covetable Bronze Goddess Tortoise Compact (£65, pictured) for beautifully bronzed glamour on the go (available from Harrods and Brown Thomas stores only)
Available: 5 May
Paul & Joe Spring Sparkles 2008
Spring Summer 2008,Paul & Joe,make-up
Spring summer \'08 makeup - Paul & Joe Spring Sparkles
The very epitome of sweetshop chic, this collection has used our favourite sweeties as its inspiration, and everything from the packaging and product names to the yummy shades are just as sweet as the treats that inspired them. The collection of Lipsticks and Face Colour Powders are designed to take you back to the days of the old fashioned sweet shops with an array or candy coloured casing in pinks and peaches and sumptuous textures making them good enough to eat. I want!
Star product: It\'s so difficult to choose, but we\'re pretty enamoured with the Candy Sprinkles Face Colour Powder, (£14) - a frosty rosy shimmer that\'s fab to smudge across lids, brow bones and cheekbones.
Available: Now
www.paul-joe-beaute.com
SUQQU Kirari
Spring Summer 2008,lip gloss,make-up
Spring summer 08 makeup collections - SUQQU Kirari
This vibrant, streamlined collection from the award-winning Japanese beauty brand features a stunning array of luminous, shimmering shades that possess a unique translucency - almost as if you were seeing them through glass. Both deliciously delicate and playful, use this collection to inject a little colour into your summer palette.
Star product: SUQQU Gloss and Lip Color (£20, limited edition) - oh-so cute dual colour pots to kiss lips with juicy freshness.
Available: 6th March
020 7659 2225
