by Alisa Gafur

Last month we gave you a sneak peak of some of the holiday collections that have hit the shelves, here are some of Musk Magazine's other favorites that are available now.

ARMANI

CRYSTAL COLLECTION 2008

A sleek, black crystal palette and lipstick lined with Swarovski crystal, perfect for the woman who likes a little style to her makeup.  The must have item is the limited edition Black Shimmer Puff ($55.00).  A luxurious soft black puff with a subtle shimmering power that gives you a little extra glow when you're under the mistletoe!  Our picks from the collection:

Eyes:

Crystal Palette ($98.00US). This shimmering color palette is a double level case with four shades on top-ranging from silver (silver black, silver white) to gold (golden beige and golden white), while the bottom holds an iridescent body powder in a neutral shade.  

Silver Sparkling Mascara Top Coat ($28.00US).   Adds a sophisticated silver shimmer to your lashes, to give something different to your look.

Lips:

Crystal ArmaniSilk Lipstick ($38.00US), encased in a slick black lacquered case with Swarovski crystal highlights, the shade #77, is a gorgeous soft rose beige.  We also loved the 

Armanisilk Lipstick ($25.00US):#56 (a deep rich brownish red)

The look: Golden or silver white/black or beige  color to eyes with deep reddish brown of neutral rose beige to lips.  All with a subtle shimmer to your skin

GIVENCHY

NIGHTLIGHTS COLLECTION- Inspired by stars and fireworks at night, this collection has your face a glow!  The must have item is the Caressing Loose Powder ($63.00US).  A lovely scented shimmering powder, which makes your skin aglow and smelling heavenly.  Our other favs from the collections:

Eyes:

Prismissime Eyes 9 Colors Eyeshadow in Tempting Chocolate ($53.00US). Gorgeous shades of brown with varying golden or bronzed highlights, you can't go wrong!

Phenomen Eyes Mascara ($27.00US)

Lips: 

Rouge Interdit ($26.50US) in Nude Shine (shimmering beige pink) and Rose Shine (shimmering rose)

Pop Gloss Crystal ($23.50US) in Rose by Night (sheer light pink with glitter), Plum by Night (berry plum with glitter)

Cheeks:

Prisme Again! Blush Glow Quartet in Glowing Rose($40.00US)

Nails:

Vernis Please! ($15.00US) Purple By Night

If you're wanting an all in one item check out the Very Couture Palette ($65.00US).  It includes the Prisme Again! Eyeshadow Quartet in Purple Couture, Compact Powder Quartet in Elegant Beige, Eye Fly Mascara in Fly in Black, Pop Gloss Crystal LIp Gloss in Rose Couture and Mini deluxe applicator brushes.

The look: Eyes are chocolate, grey or black tones with shimmering pink,lilac and golden highlights in a matted or pearly finish.  Lips are pink, plum or red. nails are a dark violet, all with shimmering skin.

MAC

It's all about passion for MAC this season.  They have brought several new products all revolving around the color red-the color of love.  Here are the newest lines

Passions of Red (separate eye ($38.00 US/$44.50 CDN)and lip compacts($22.50US/$27.00 CDN): Red glossy jewel encrusted compacts with a snakeskin pattern, you'll be intrigued with these erotic colors for eyes and lips.

For eyes:You get 6 colors in each compact, revolving around several themes: 

Warm Eyes (neutral, earthy tones),Cool Eyes (bluish cooler tones),Classic Eyes (soft pastel and warm tones),Smokey Eyes (for the perfect, brown, grey and black smoky eyes).

For Lips:You get 3 lip smacking colors, including

Devoted Poppy (for orangy coral lips),Fascinating Ruby (for plum lips),Intriguing Scarlet (for cool pink lips)

Adoring Carmine (lip ($34.50 US /$42.00 CDN) and brush bags($49.50 US/$58.00 CDN): Nifty, travel ready red drawstring and zippered bags define this collection, perfect for the woman on the go.

For lips:

3 Red Lips:Red and wine colored lipsticks-Adore It and Racy lipstick with a Mini Lipglass in Frostlight

3 Neutral Lips:Brown tones-Soft Spot and Real Treasure with a mini Lipglass in My Dear

3 Rose Lips:Rosy tones-To Swoon For and Romancin' with a mini Lipglass in Delicate

Brush Sets:

5 Basic Brushes, 4 Face Brushes, 5 Eye Brushes

Passionately Red ($22.50 US/$27.00 CDN):Part of the popular Viva Glam collection with all proceeds going to the MAC AIDS fund, you'll love this sexy deep red snakeskin patterned, jewel encrusted compact, ready to be used on your lips.

3 Warm Lips:Darker neutrals tones Viva Glam VI and V lipsticks with Viva Glam V gloss

3 Cool Lips:Lighter neutral to pink tones Viva Glam IV and Viva Glam II lipsticks with VIva Glam VI gloss

Little Darlings ($29.50 US/$35.50 CDN):A great holiday gift set and perfect stocking stuffers, these round little cylinders have 5 colors of either lipstick and lustre glass, pigments and glitter or softsparkle eye pencils for your favorite makeup junkie.

For lips:The sets are 5 Coral LIpglass and Lustreglass, 5 Pink Lipglass and Lustreglass or  5 Neutral Lipglass and Neutral Glass

For Skin:5 Warm Pigments and Glitter (gold tones) or 5 Cool Pigments and Glitter (frost,lilac,pinky mauve, teal and blacked red pigment colors)

For Eyes:5 Softsparkle Eye Pencils (olive, teal and and chocolate colored soft sparkle pencils and black and dark purple eyepencils.

The look:Warm, cool,pastel and smokey tones on eyes with coral/pink/plum glossy lips, or red, wine, brown tones colored lips with neutral eyes.

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