Holiday 2010: Clinique Strawberry Fudge Collection.

 Inspired by one of Clinique’s most popular Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duos, Clinique’s limited-edition Strawberry Fudge colour collection is sure to top every holiday wish list. This decadent collection combines rich chocolate browns with luscious blushing pinks for a sweet Holiday look.

The shining star of the collection is the new Strawberry Fudge Holiday Compact- a treat for eyes and cheeks.  The beautifully designed sleek silver compact with a patterned mirror holds a trio of eye shadows and a romantic soft pink blush. These perfectly matched shades light up the eyes, while a swipe of blush conjures the glow that follows a stolen kiss under the mistletoe.

High Lengths Mascara creates long, pretty lashes to accentuate the shimmering eye shadow shades.  And for the finishing touch -- new Vitamin C Lip Smoothie Antioxidant Lip Colour in Strawberry Bliss provides beautiful gloss and shine for a pretty pink pout.

The collection rundown:

Strawberry Fudge Holiday Compact - $36.00

This limited edition compact features a Colour Surge Eye Shadow Trio of shimmering shades in soft pink, chocolate brown, and a darker brown-grey hue to dial up the drama by applying it as a liner or to add contour. Comfortable and lightweight, these eye shadow favourites deliver luxurious, intense long lasting colour. Cheeks get the perfect hint of pink from Soft Pressed Powder Blusher in New Clover.

Vitamin C Lip Smoothie Antioxidant Lip Colour in Strawberry Bliss - $17.50

A new Clinique classic, this super-shiny, smoothing gloss infuses the lips with antioxidants like Vitamin C to improve their look and feel. Yummy ingredients like Pomegranate and Açai Berry protect against environmental damage and premature aging while delivering a healthy dose of luscious colour.  This new juicy shade is just right for the holidays.

Defining Liner for Lips in Plush Pink - $14.00

For beautifully defined lips that last all day, this modern precision pencil goes on smooth and extends lipstick wear, helping to prevent feathering outside of the lip line or into fine lines.  Plus, its built-in sharpener is ideal for women on-the-go.

High Lengths Mascara in Black - $14.00

This mascara takes lashes to new lengths. The curved “willow” wand applicator follows the natural curvature of the eyes allowing the fine-toothed comb to grab each lash at its root.  Eyes look noticeably wider and fully energized. 

The entire Strawberry Fudge collection is available now at Clinique counters nationwide and online at Clinique.com. 

New from the Clinique Redness Solutions Line.

Facial redness is a condition affecting millions of people worldwide.  Some are affected by a persistent form of redness that causes ongoing blotchiness and discomfort while others only tend to react occasionally from certain triggers such as allergies, environmental irritants or cosmetic procedures. Those experiencing redness, whether reactive or persistent, are constantly on the lookout for effective products to address this concern without escalating the situation. 

Enter Clinique and their Redness Solution line-up of products. You may have seen the award winning yellow Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Powder that helps to blend away redness and calm skin. Launching off of the success of that powder and how much it has helped women come these two new products in the Redness Solutions line.

First is the new Redness Solutions Makeup SPF15 with Probiotic Technology. This soothing oil-free makeup instantly colour-corrects flushing, blushing. Calming ingredients help minimize flare-ups, while beneficial probiotic technology helps strengthen skin's barrier, environmental triggers are kept at bay with SPF plus antioxidants. The makeup comes in six calming shades that suit a variety of skin tones.

Next is the Redness Solutions Targeted Corrector. This is genius! The corrector instantly neutralizes redness upon skin contact.  This corrector goes to work instantly-slipping yellow-corrective colour onto skin without pulling or tugging. Ideal for all over, or for targeting stubborn spots.

Redness Solutions Makeup sells for $24.50 and the Targeted Corrector sells for $19.50.  All of the Redness Solutions products are available at Clinique counters as well as online at clinique.com.

Clinique's Moisture Surge Products for Extended Relief.

My skin is always thirsty for moisture, especially as the day goes on. With the recent launch of Bobbi Browns' Hydrating Skincare and now Moisture Surge Extended Relief from Clinique, brands are realizing this is a major concern.

There are two products from Clinique that help keep skin hydrated as the day goes on. Start with Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief moisturizer and then mist Moisture Surge Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief over skin throughout the day when it feels dry to infuse more relief.

Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief allows skin to adapt and adjust to varying changes of moisture throughout the day. As it is first applied, Skin experiences a new level of hydration and this moisture continues on throughout the day or night. What is more unique is that this is a very lightweight gel that actually improves skin’s natural moisture retention ability for longer lasting hydration. What you normally would expect from a more rich face cream, you get from the gel-cream hybrid. I love how it contains the technology to address the cause and effects of skin dehydration, as this gets deeper into the skins layers to provide a quick and faster release of prolonged moisturization. This comes in two jar sizes - 1.7 oz for $34.00 and a 2.5 oz size which sells for $46.50.

Moisture Surge Face Spray is an ingenious way to quickly and easily treat and replenish thirsty skin through the day. The spray immediately helps to restore skin’s balance while boosting firmness with its unique bio-activated hydrating complex. The mist absorbs quickly, leaving behind skin that is soft and smooth to the touch.   The water is aloe-activated, which almost cools it while making it more comfortable. This face spray is the perfect size to toss in your handbag, and costs $20.00 for the full size.

Clinique Moisture Surge products are available at Clinique counters and online at Clinique.com.