Ohh, swatches galore! I’m happy to share with you Brooke’s Strobeblossom swatch (above), as well as several fun swatches from Mrs. Lynne. Thanks girls!

Check out swatches for Beauty Powder Blushes and Strobe…

Strobe launched today (United States, Canada), and I believe it is already available internationally (as is next week’s Beauty Powder Blush launch, lucky ducks!).

OVERALL, Strobe offers a new line of Tinted Lip Conditioners with both UVA/UVB SPF-15 protection ($14.50) that come in sheer, shimmery shades. They’re soft, moisturizing, and give just a hint (or tint, HA!) of color. I found Strobe Liquid to be exactly that–liquid–compared to the original cream version.  If you have oily skin, the liquid version may give you reason to check it out, whereas the cream is thicker (but I prefer it, still).

Read a detailed review of each item…

Strobe Cream is a pearlescent/iridescent cream that can be applied to face beforehand to help add “glow” or give a subtle sheen. At one point, I was using Strobe Cream regularly underneath foundation, so I can easily say that it isn’t an over-the-top sheen or shimmer at all.

Strobe Liquid is exactly like Strobe Cream, only in a liquid formula.  It almost seems a little runny to me, but perhaps it needs to be shaken before used (didn’t think to do that when I was testing it!).  However, for those who wanted to add Strobe to other creams, foundations, etc., the liquid makes that much easier to do.  Go easy on this, as it spreads nicely, and you don’t want to overdo it!

Tinted Lip Conditioner Stick SPF15

• Strobe Kiss is a coral-pink with golden sheen that looks very natural and pretty, with just a light touch of color.  Anyone who’s wanted to get into lip products, but finds lipglasses and the like too much, these are a great introduction.
• Strobe Rays is a bronzy shimmery shade that has just a touch of peach in it (from what I could tell).  It’s a good, wearable color, especially for deeper skintones, for a natural look.
• Strobe Blossom is a pretty medium pink with a touch of cool undertones; the sheen is more of a pearl color. This would be lovely on less pigmented lips, just because the color is nice. I think it would still be very sheer on my pigmented lips (and therefore not give me that nice pink color!).
• Strobe Current looks raspberry and dark in the tube, but it goes on more as a very sheer mauvey-plum color, not so much raspberry actually in it when swatched. This is one of the more “pigmented” of the bunch, but they are meant to be sheer, so you can’t hold that against it.
• Strobe Beam is shimmery, pearlescent, and just a very nice addition of seamless shimmer to the lips–if you want color, this isn’t the one, as it is “clear.”  I do find it lightens my lips a bit, though, despite being “clear.”

“The play of pearlescent light, the feeling of euphoria, the instant illumination that brightens and enlightens three ways: strobe cream, the richest, sheerest blend of soft-focus diffusers for the face and neck; strobe liquid, instant radiance in fluid, light-diffusion form with iridescent pigment; and tinted lip conditioner stick SPF15 with strobe pearl, broad spectrum protection, colour and moisture-soft allure. Use under or over colours and textures to glow on and on and on”

STROBE LIQUID | Blending soft focus diffusers with iridescent pigments, this ultra-fluid strobe formula produces a soft, radiant light on the skin, reducing the appearance of skin imperfections by providing a natural-looking glow. Refreshing. Spreads on smoothly and absorbs quickly. Leaves the skin looking healthier and more radiant. A lighter weight addition to the popular strobe cream. Suggested Retail Price $29.50 U.S./$38.00 CDN

STROBE CREAM | Suggested Retail Price $29.50 U.S./$38.00 CDN

TINT LIP CONDITIONER STICK SPF15 | Formulated with Strobe Pearl, this luxurious lip conditioner combines sheer soft light-quenched colour with broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF15 protection and moisture.

• Strobe Kiss Sheer coral with a golden strobe pearl
• Strobe Rays Light caramel with golden red strobe pearl
• Strobe Blossom Light blue/pink with red strobe pearl
• Strobe Current Sheer plum with golden red strobe pearl
• Strobe Beam Clear with strobe pearl

Suggested Retail Price $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN

March 6th, 2008 at all MAC locations, 1.800.387.6707 and www.maccosmetics.com.

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