Clarins Summer ’12: Enchanted Summer

While sun-kissed skin plays a major part in Clarins’s summer 2012 collection, Enchanted Summer, it’s clear that the eyes take center stage. Eyes grab attention with a strikingly detailed gold-encased eyeshadow palette featuring 4 vibrant shades and 1 sumptuous, dramatic liner. And lips get special treatment, too, with 2 products to moisturize and add a healthy dose of color to your pucker.

Enchanted Summer Color Quartet & Liner Palette ($40, LE):  Inside this gilded, engraved palette lie four shadows that let you create a range of looks. There’s a copper-tinted metallic gold, metallic nude, rich shimmering brown, and vibrant violet. Water intensifies the effect of these shadows, so you can apply any of them wet for more color payoff. A deep cocoa brown liner rounds out the palette. Dip the tip of the included pointed liner brush (or any eyeliner brush) into water and wet the liner for smooth, bold definition. The powders are embossed with Indian patterns for a touch of the exotic.

Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Balm ($24, LE): Crystalline transparent color camouflages the hydrating action that this stick provides. It’s a balm-lipstick hybrid that you’ll reach for repeatedly. Wear it solo for juicy color; it’s right at home day or night. In 4 shades: Crystal Coral, Crystal Pink, Crystal Violet, & Crystal Red.

Kohl Kajal ($24): a deep, richly-pigmented eyeliner pencil that delivers an intense effect. In Deep Violet and Instant Black.

Color Quench Lip Balm ($18) in Pink Jaipur & Nude Delhi

Bronzing Powder Duo SPF15 ($34): What summer look would be complete without a sun-kissed glow? Toast your complexion safely with this bronzing duo, which features a light tan and a rich bronzer powder side-by-side to give you a customized glow that flatters your skintone.

Images via Clarins & Nordstrom

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