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NEW SEPHORA + PANTONE UNIVERSE Fall Collection and Giveaway!

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Coming together for an enchanting collaboration, SEPHORA + PANTONE UNIVERSE take this fall’s most exciting shades and have turned them into colors you can wear in a new collection: The Alchemy of Color. Colors are inspired by precious prisms and gemstones that become even more luminous when paired with moody darks. This newest collaboration takes fall’s color forecast to the next level by creating shades that embody a powerful, modern magic stemming from color and texture.

 

They began with a sentiment expressed by Arthur C. Clarke, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” This created the desire to take the concept of ancient rituals and magic and combine them with the latest advances in technology. There is an interplay of color and texture: glowing jeweled tones that are lush and sumptuous paired with lavish sparkle, a metallic and glossy sheen, and new effects. Alchemy of Color gives you the ability to play with the feel and attitude of your look with a myriad of color and textural options. It can be modern, mysterious, or entrancing–every look exudes radiance as you play with light and shadow in dynamic, luminous tones of this fall’s radiant jewels.

Tone on Tangerine Tango

Take inspiration from warm, rich tones that will bring fall’s most beautiful hues to the forefront with a lip in tangerine tango, Pantone’s color of the year, that takes center stage! Begin by blending a golden shadow from lash lines to creases for a smooth base. Next, swoosh a mahogany shade into the creases, gently blending from the inner to the outer edges for dimension. To finish the eyes, curl lashes and apply mascara to the upper lashes. For a luminous cheek, apply a luminizing bronzer over forehead and cheeks using circular motions and then swirl a pink blush over the apples of the cheek. Now, for the key part of the look, apply a glowing tangerine lipstick over the lips.

Chiseled Bronze

Opt for a luminous, defined face with a hint of warmth and looks natural and effortless. Begin by illuminating the skin with a pearlescent primer, concentrating the coverage on the highest planes of the cheekbones and forehead, as well as on the bridge of the nose. Brush a soft wash of bronzer in circular motions into the hollows of the cheeks, then blend up towards the hairline. Sweep a highlighter over cheekbones and along the bridge of the nose for added luminosity. Lightly dab blush onto the apples of the cheeks, temples, tip of the nose, and chin to add warmth to the skin. Swirl a golden shadow over lids, blending up toward the creases to further enhance the sculpted bronze look. Polish lips with a touch of pink gloss for a soft finish.

Visit the Swatch Gallery so you can check out the new collection’s products and then come back here to tell us which one you’re most looking forward to and enter to win the Alchemy of Color collection ($282 value!).

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To enter & read official rules… 

The approximate value of the grand prize is $282.00. This prize is non-transferable. There are no cash or other substitutes of prizes by winner. Temptalia reserves the right to substitute similar prizes of equal or greater value in the event the above prize is unavailable for any reason. Individual, parent, or legal guardian of the winner is solely responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes with respect to the grand prize. Prize will be mailed to the winner’s physical mailing address. Please allow six (6) to eight (8) weeks for delivery.

By entering or accepting the prize in this contest, winner agrees  to be bound by these Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions and to conform to all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

No purchase necessary to enter or win. This contest runs from August 22nd, 2012 through September 10th, 2012 at 12:01AM EST.

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Krista Nano Avatar
Krista Nano

I am most excited for SEPHORA+PANTONE UNIVERSE Lip Luster Lipstick in Tangerine Tango. I think it is such a fun colour to wear! And I am really digging lipstick these days 🙂

Flavia Signori Avatar
Flavia Signori

Oh no, more SEPHORA+PANTONE Universe! I still regret not buying Shades of Nature palette when I was in NY. Hope I can win this giveaway!

I’m in love with the lipgloss colors! So pretty! Also, I would love to try Alchemy of Color Face Palette and Illuminating Face Primer *-* Ok, the eyeshadows are gorgeous too, but not the fav+ of this collection.

=*****

Ani_BEE Avatar
Ani_BEE

Sephora + Pantone Universe Lip Luster Lipsticks x5 or the Sephora + Pantone Universe Jewel Lacquers x6. I just can’t pick one over the other.

Nothing but Twitter options eh.

Ursula Avatar
Ursula

I am super-excited for the Alchemy of Color eye palette! These Pantone eyeshadow palettes have been really amazing, so I’m sure that one will be as well.

Bri Avatar
Bri

Couldn’t find a shade name for this, but I’m most excited for the glittery, berry-ish “dazzling lip gloss” (third in photo)! Looks like a great color for fall 🙂

Neha Avatar
Neha

Sephora+Pantone Universe Illuminating Face Primer, Luster Lipsticks and the Alchemy of Color Face Palette are the ones I am most excited for. Great for Fall. Thanks

Melody Avatar
Melody

I absolutely love the Tangerine Tango collection – orange can be difficult to work with, but I feel like the challenge is part of the fun, and absolutely fascinating looks can be the result!

Lulle Avatar
Lulle

The whole collection is just WOW! I think this collaboration with Pantone is the best thing Sephora has ever done.

Hard to choose, but I’d say I’m mostly excited about the Claret Lip Luster lipstick.

Helene Avatar
Helene

The Sephora + Pantone Universe Illuminating Face Primer or the Sephora + Pantone Universe Lip Luster Lipsticks! Should be perfect for fall!

Brigitte Avatar
Brigitte

The Alchemy eyeshadow palette looks amazing! It’s so hard for me to justify buying palettes these days for fear I have individual eyeshadows that are similar that I forget all about! But if I won a palette… <3 Hehe, different story altogether!

Ann Avatar
Ann

Evergreen! Evergreen! Evergreen! That is one beautiful color. I want to get all of those nail polishes. Can’t wait to read the reviews on them!

18thCenturyFox Avatar
18thCenturyFox

All the way with the Alchemy Palette! Sephora I am now officially sending you an email re: the terrifying Pantone model with the nonexistent nose. Let’s not use her anymore, mmmmkay?

Cathy Avatar
Cathy

It’s so hard to choose one shade considering this collection has been one of my favourites thus far… I think I’m most excited for the Alchemy of Color palette, specifically the gold and purples, although when I say excited there is some envy in there, as living in Australia means I don’t have access to my favourite store of all time. It’s enough to make you want to move! But I digress. The palette is a fantastic size, and a fantastic array of colours – I’m such a sucker for purple and gold/bronze shades, so it really is my ideal palette.

Donna D Avatar
Donna D

I am most excited for Sephora + Pantone Universe Dazzling Lip Gloss Set. I really love the Sephora + Pantone Universe Alchemy of Color Eye Shadow Palette too. Great Giveaway!

Donna D Avatar
Donna D

as for a which shade I like best, I love the pink gloss, I could not find a name for it, I love the Almost Apricot lipstick and think this pink gloss would look wonderful with it.

Taylor R Avatar
Taylor R

Not really a shade, but I want that Alchemy of Color face/cheek palette! I love highlighters!! So, I’ll say I’m excited about the lightest highlighter shade of the palette? lol

Dlori Avatar
Dlori

Again, love all the products in this giveaway but my first choice would be the Sephora + Pantone Universe Lip Luster Lipsticks x5.

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Lauren Avatar
Lauren

I was initially excited for the eyeshadow palette but I’m now dying for the gloss and face palette now too! Great collection of colors Sephora + Pantone!

Vanilla Avatar
Vanilla

For myself, I am loving the nail lacquers and the eye shadow palette. I can’t seem to stop collecting polishes and eye shadow palettes… and my previous experience with Sephora brand make up has been very good. As for my absolute favourite colour, I am loving Reflecting Pond. If I were to buy 1 though, I will probably pick up Parachute Purple… just because purple seems to agree with me most.

Ali Saengsavang Avatar
Ali Saengsavang

I’m loving both the Sephora + Pantone Universe Alchemy of Color Eye Shadow Palette & the Sephora + Pantone Universe Dazzling Lip Gloss Set!

Tia Avatar
Tia

I’m most excited for the lipsticks, I’ve been really into experimenting with wilder lip colours lately and I’d love to have more to add to my collection.

Sherry B. Avatar
Sherry B.

You know, scanning through the comments here, I’m little confused about what I should answer—shade or item! If we are to answer the shade (which is the way I understood the question!) that catches our eye, then my answer is Claret Red. If you meant the particular item, I would, of course, say the eyeshadow palettes. Thank you, and I hope my reply is not confusing to you!

Nicole Okorie Avatar
Nicole Okorie

I’m really excited about the Lip Luster Lipstick in the color Raspberry Radiance. Purples are my favorite color so I know I will like that color.

Cindy Avatar
Cindy

I’m dying to try the JEWEL LACQUER REFLECTING POND nail polish but also curious to try out the shimmering ALCHEMY OF COLOR FACE PALETTE section 🙂

bettnova Avatar
bettnova

Sephora + Pantone Universe Dazzling Lip Gloss Set because i was alway a lipstick girl but now im getting into lip glosses so it would be awesome to have the prettiest lip colors for fall

Mel Avatar
Mel

Hi Christine,

just wanted to say very well done for the way you organized these swatches, I think it is very clear and beautiful to look at, having the 3 different forms of the product right there!! Thank you for your amazing work!

Mel

Margarida Resende Avatar
Margarida Resende

I’m so excited about the shade Reflecting Pond. It’s such a nice deep blue, very fall appropriate and the slight glitter makes it mysterious and interesting!

Veronica Avatar
Veronica

Which SHADE are you most excited for? Why does that question have to be so hard! I’m loving Claret Red, Raspberry, Rose Dawn, Evergreen, and the raspberry-blue-purpley colors from the Pantone eyeshadow palette. But Raspberry Radiance at the top I think.

Deb Scott Avatar
Deb Scott

I’m most excited about the Alchemy of Color eyeshadow palette. I’m a sucker for any palette and Sephora has put out some good ones lately. The whole collection looks awesome and can’t wait to get my hands on some of it. The shimmery lipsticks are also quite amazing to me. All in all, quite an awesome array of products to try.

Radmila Avatar
Radmila

Hi, thanks for the great giveaway! ALl of the sahdes are perfwect for summer – but i am most excited bout the chizeled bronzed palette! Thanks, Radmila

eblu Avatar
eblu

I’m a purple fiend! Alchemy of Color Eye Shadow Palette is a must-have =]!!! — not only does it have great versatility as a day to night palette, it’s a good size for travel too

Steph Avatar
Steph

The lip lusters look way cool! Especially Claret Red and Raspberry Radiance. I love the purply-berry color and blue shimmer in the raspberry color.

Holly Avatar
Holly

I think I’m falling in love with the deep purple from the alchemy eye shadow palette!
I love the Tangerine Tango collection and I also love their Alchemy of Color Eye shadow palette! I think it’s safe to safe that I love everything Pantone and Sephora have come up with!

Katie Avatar
Katie

I love ALL the colors, but I’m really looking forward to the face palette and the alchemy of color eye shadow palette. Shopping spree time!

Abbi P. Avatar
Abbi P.

Lip Luster Lipsticks!!! I’ve been eyeballing these on the website and just haven’t bought them yet because I wanted to see a swatch first but I LOVE the Pantone/ Sephora Collaboration in general it’s been a hit for me!!!

Christina Ho Avatar
Christina Ho

Excited for the Cayenne Red Lipstick! Though honestly, I can’t really choose. The lipsticks themselves are just super cool to look at…

Alison Avatar
Alison

I really like Raspberry Radiance and Claret Red, but I’ll have to go with the majority here – Reflecting Pond is a fantastic colour.

Angie McCrae Avatar
Angie McCrae

I’m lusting after the Sephora + Pantone Universe Lip Luster Lipsticks. I recently ventured out of my comfort zone of nude lip colors into a more bold lip, and I’ve been wanting a nice, bright orange to compliment my yellow undertone. The Tangerine Tango looks like it would fit that bill.

Christine Avatar
Christine

Claret red is my favorite shade. 🙂 It looks like a lip color I would get a lot of wear out of. But I love most of the nail colors too!

M Avatar
M

I absolutely LOVE the Reflecting Pond polish, with Rose Dawn in a close second place.. and the dark raspberry gloss in the Dazzling Set is so holiday-ready!

Szappanbubi Avatar
Szappanbubi

I love the Evergreen from the Sephora + Pantone Universe Jewel Lacquers and Love the heavenly Sephora + Pantone Universe Alchemy of Color Face Palette !

Sil Avatar
Sil

I almost can’t decide what I´m most excited about! But i guess it has to be those gorgeous lacquers, they’re just the colors i’m missing 😉

Melissa P. Avatar
Melissa P.

I thought I loved the Almost Apricot lipstick, but then I scrolled down to the Rose Dawn polish – and I’m in love! I GOTTA have that one! 🙂

TwirlyGirly Avatar
TwirlyGirly

I’m most excited for the Alchemy of Color Eyeshadow Palette. It contains all the shades on-trend for Fall, in one easily totable compact. Normally I’m not swayed by packaging, but the Sephora + Pantone product packaging has been above par, IMO. Clean lines, sturdy, attractive – what more could a girl want? Oh yea – to win this prize!!!

Pamela Torres Avatar
Pamela Torres

I love the apricot lip colour the eye shadows are briliant and can be worn on at time of day. this is a great collection can’t wait to try it out.

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