It's been a while since I've highlighted any new collections, so most of you probably know that this is out already.  DSquared by MAC is a small-ish collection that came out Monday, September 28th.  It includes a couple of Sculpt & Shape powders that are usually only at pro-stores, so if you're looking for something different, check it out.  Grease sticks, lipsticks, lip balms, and an eyeliner round out the collection.

From MAC:
Every season the fashion crowd is up and on the run, crazy for the fierce and sexy fun we’ve come to expect from designers Dan and Dean Caten, the Canadian twins who know how to pack a punch and throw a party! With their haute hi-jinx and body-beautiful clothes for boys and girls, a collaboration with MAC simply could NOT be avoided! “DSquared2 and MAC are on the same trip!” says Dan. This collection brings us to the Ziegfield Follies by way of Grey Gardens, a bit disheveled, a little Girl Interrupted, both dramatically hip and dangerously sexy.

It starts with a strong, sooty, blackest-ever wild-child eye…a new Greasepaint Stick also in blue and violet versions, and Pro Gloss to create it. Neutral and perfected skin will get more drama with highlighting and low lighting from Sculpt and Shape Powders and the 165 Tapered Cheek/Highlight Brush all the better to achieve it. And finally, the totally nude Pro Lip Erase does its stuff, followed by a light Lipstick and Lip Conditioner to put the lilt and lift back in…. But the cynosure of this season’s scintillating collaboration is the daring, dramatic slightly demented DSquared2 eye. Have fun with it!

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Yesterday I highlighted the Stila Kitten products; today it's time for Nars and the Orgasm collection.  Honestly, I don't understand the names of Nars; very errr...sensual. I think part of its allure may be its name, but whatever the reason, Orgasm blush is a best seller and usually tops beauty editors' lists of flattering shades.

I'd describe Orgasm as a light peachy pink.  I don't think it's the most flattering blush shade for me personally, but I've used it on some other friends with different coloring from me and it really does highlight the cheekbones in a beautiful way.  I make Orgasm work with my skintone by using it with the Laguna bronzer that it's often paired with.   With the success of Orgasm, Nars capitalized on its popularity to release a slew of other products in with the same name.  Other products include a nail polish, lipgloss, and what they call the "multiple", a creamy stick that can be used on the eyes, cheeks, lips, and the body.

The Multiple in Orgasm
Lip Gloss (not in Orgasm)

Orgasm/Laguna Blush Bronzer Duo plus Orgasm Nail Polish Set

Super Orgasm Blush - similar to Orgasm, but with even more gold glitter.

As a whole, I think the Orgasm works best on fair to medium skin tones.  I did try the lipgloss at Sephora a little while ago and while it was okay, I find that there are more flattering colors that suit me.  As for the original blush, like I said it's not my best color, I personally prefer Sin, which is the color on the left in the picture.