NARS has added to their Illuminator line some great shades including the perfectly pearlized Copacabana.

As much as we love the Multiples for their versatility, there is something amazing about subtle and quick look of the NARS illuminators. The colors are perfect for layering, and Copacabana is a great pinky-pearlized sheen for highlighting cheekbones, forehead, chin, browbones, and down the middle of the nose.

The slightly liquidy texture makes it easy to blend and the lightness of the formula is ideal for on the go makeup – if a bit strays out of the intended area, it’s no big deal.

Find NARS Illuminator in Copacabana at Sephora.com.

Does this palette from Bobby Brown make you think of Spring? Me too, but the shades are actually just right for the cold winter days that stand between us and the daffodils.

While heavy, dark makeup can be very tempting, there is the danger of a fabulously deep color looking garish against pale winter skin. A good goal is to brighten and illuminate your face, and then if you want to add a deeper color to one feature (eg dark rimmed eyes), you will still have a warm weather glow.

The pink blush may seem a bit bright in the pan, but on your skin, it will look like you have an inner glow and natural color to your cheeks. What I love about this color blush is that it is universally flattering – whether you look like you haven’t seen the sun in months to you look like you just stepped off the plane from a tropical island, it will work beautifully. Same with the eyeshadows – there is a highlighter, lid and liner color that will work on everyone.

Find the Bobbi Brown Pretty Powerful Palette at Sephora.com.