You want luxe body care? Look no further than La Mer. They’ll cover you from head to toe in diamond-infused, moisture-rich luxuriousness. It uses 1.75 carats of pure diamond dust to deliver a resurfacing treatment to polish and soften skin! You can read more about The Body Refiner at La Mer’s website.
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Here are more photos from Dior’s Cristal Collection, debuting in May! 
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Beneath the summer sun emerges a siren or, perhaps, an angel… She is beautiful; in fact she is mesmerising! Resting in the shade of a parasol or protected by the slow rhythm of a fan to dr y the shir t which clings to her moistened skin. Did she dive into the lagoon fully clothed to gather shells with which to make a necklace?
LE2 Waterproof Mascara ($35.00)
Meteorites Illuminating Perfecting Pressed Powder ($65.00)
Terracotta Pearly Shell Illuminating Sun Powder ($65.00)
Ombre Eclat Eyeshadow Palette ($58.00)
Ombre Eclat Mono Eyeshadow ($34.00)
Terracotta Loose Powder Khol ($34.00)
KissKiss Stick Gloss Extreme Shine ($30.00)
Availability: May 2009 at select Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Sephora, Bloomingdales and Bergdorf Goodman.
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24 Karat Lip Gloss ($22.00)
Charmed Palette ($28.00)
Golden Noir Smudge Pot ($20.00)
Marigold Convertible Color Duo ($25.00)
Bronzing Tinted Moisturizer SPF15 with 24 Karat Gold ($32.00)
Loose Mineral Bronzing Powder with 24 Karat Gold ($34.00)
Mango Crush Lip & Cheek Stain ($24.00)
Availability: May 2009 at Sephora
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The NEW SUMMER LOOK 2009 is a tribute to a vividly imagined land that invites us to discover the treasures of Africa. The Yves Saint Laurent woman defies the fiery rays of the sun at its zenith. In the season’s visual, her lips are natural and just slightly colored to emphasize the tantalizing power of her monochromatic, deep blue eye shadow. Hovering between darkness and light with radiant, contrasting colors, she proclaims the power of supreme seduction. The sensuality of the sun illuminates her skin with golden hues, while her intense eyes affirm her presence, and her lips are sheathed in fleshy transparency.
Tresor d’Afrique Poudre de Soleil Collector (Collector Sun Powder) ($72.00)
A mysterious wooden case, like a souvenir brought back from an unforgettable trip, this monogrammed compact contains a real treasure, an XXL sun powder. The Cassandra-logo engraved in the middle looks as if it has been written in the smooth sand of an arid shore. The shade and formula of this Collector Sun Powder are identical to those of SUN POWDER N2 – Golden Sun, with an SPF 10 and Ampli Light + pigments. This bestselling shade heightens and illuminates all skin tones with beautiful transparency.
Tresor d’Afrique Palette 5 Couleurs Pour les Yeux (5 Colour Harmony for Eyes) ($62.00)
Purple, indigo and turquoise encounter yellow and ocher to boldly dramatize eyes. Matte or iridescent, these luminous, long-lasting, highly pigmented shadows are easily modulated to dress up the eyelids. Through every metamorphosis you choose, they can be combined in twos or threes, or stand alone for a powerful monochrome effect. This color palette features two foam applicators: a thin one for defining the lash line, and a broader one for shading and blending.
Tresor d’Afrique Palette 5 Couleurs Pour les Lèvres (5 Colour Harmony for Lips) ($62.00)
As multicolored as African jewelry, this alliance of five intense, vibrant colors is designed for precious, radiant, summer-y smiles. The three lip shades – fuchsia, pink and orange – and the two glosses – pink ivory and garnet – are gorgeous on their own or layered for results that are always unique, always flamboyant.
Water-Resistant Eye Shadow ($28.50)
Poudre de Soleil Sun Powder in N4 – Iridescent Sun ($48.00)
Rouge Pure Shine Sheer Lipstick in N32 – Frozen Mango, N33 – Wild Blackberry ($30.00)
Everlong Mascara Waterproof in N5 – Ever Peacock Blue ($28.50)
Touche Éclat in N3 – Light Peach ($ 40.00 )
Long-lasting Eye Pencil in N3 – Ocean Blue, N12 – Paradise Blue ($28.00)
Shiny Lip Plumper in N2 – Glossy Plum ($26.00)
Nail Touch in N2 – Beige Touch, N4 – Pearly Touch ($26.00)
Top Secrets Flash Radiance Skincare Brush ($52.00)
Availability: On-counter on May 4, 2009
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From elegant monte carlo to the seaside of Deauville, Mademoiselle Chanel’s favorite resort destinations are re-imagined in the Chanel Summer 2009 Makeup Collection. Cool corals, sun-soaked reds, sandy-pink beiges, lush peaches and shimmering coppers with a touch of rose define this summer’s vibrant beauty.
Soleil Tan de Chanel Bronzing Powder (Limited Edition)
A quartet of complementary shades – bronze, copper, pink and pale beige — delivers a subtle, natural glow.
Soleil Tan de Chanel Precious Bronzing Loose Powder (Limited Edition)
Lightweight powder formula gives skin a naturally beautiful, sun-kissed look.
Soleil Tan de Chanel Bronzing Makeup Base
Light cream-gel bronzing formula allows you to smooth on the perfect shade of tan, while the velvety finish leaves your skin glowing.
Lips
Accent warm bronzed skin with juicy berry tones and gleaming sheer shades using AQUALUMIÈRE Sheer Colour Lipshine SPF 15 in Ischia (rose violet), Lipari (strawberry), Porto Rotondo (red), Salina (beige), Panarea (brown) and Monte-Carlo (red coral) — or AQUALUMIÈRE GLOSS in Cherry Blossom (cerise), Tangerine Dream (coral) and Ginger Shimmer (copper gold). Saturate lips in long-lasting colour with ROUGE DOUBLE INTENSITÉ Ultra Wear Lip Colour in Rose Agate (pink-brown).
Eyes
Discreetly highlighting summer’s best-dressed eyes: four pyramids of shimmering colour with eye-catching, three-dimensional effects. Each shade in LUMIÈRE FACETTES Iridescent Effects Eyes In Plein Soleil can be worn individually, in complementary pairs, or in striking contrast. Or, for a long-lasting iridescent finish, adorn lids with OMBRE D’EAU Fluid Iridescent Eyeshadow in Seashore (copper rose).
Face
Add a flush of warmth to cheeks with JOUES CONTRASTE Powder Blush in In Love (coral).
Nails
Drench nails in exuberant accents of the summer season with LE VERNIS Nail Colour in Orange Fizz (coral) and Golden Sand (copper).
Availability: April 2009 on-counter. Currently available on Chanel’s website — just go to individual product categories and you’ll find the new shades!
