Coming in at a close second to diamonds, makeup is a girl's best friend, well for me at least. There's nothing like a full drawer (make that drawers) of makeup to put a smile on my face. So when I recieved an email about the new Clarins makeup range - in stores in August - you can imagine how happy I was.

What a treasure trove of goodies! Here's what you can look forward to...

Eyelids that show their true colours.Clarins has created two LIMITED-EDITION palettes:
10 eyeshadows with plant extracts and minerals to successfully create any look, from ultra-nude to the height of sophistication.

Pretty day 5-Colour Eyeshadow Palette 01
A harmony of eyeshadows to naturally emphasise the eyes, in a shiny gold case.

Pretty night 5-Colour Eyeshadow Palette 02
A harmony of darker, intense eyeshadows, in a coffee bean case.

Ombre Matte
And for an ultra-matte effect, the Ombre Matte range is adopting two NEW SHADES: carbon and heather.

Perfect brows

Eyebrow Pencil
It redefines and shapes brows to perfection. Its NEW long-wear formula is available in three
natural-looking shades that adapt to any style.

A very kohl look

Crayon Khôl
Create a more intense look in the blink of an eye with the NEW SHADES carbon black
and true violet.

Oversized lashes

Be Long Mascara
The mascara for lashes lacking in length.

Long-lasting eye makeup

Instant Light Eye Perfecting Base
Improves eyeshadow hold and refreshes the eyes.

A flawless complexion

Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch
Erases, smoothes and fills in wrinkles, fine lines and enlarged pores.

Beautiful lips

Rouge Eclat
Rosewood and orange-red add the perfect finishing touch to make-up, day or night.

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