Philosophy’s recent releases have me giddy with delight, as I have long wished they would add more cosmetics to their excellent array of offerings.

This bronzer harnesses the power of minerals to deliver a natural, sun-kissed glow in a hurry! And the best part? No brush required! The slim container houses a built-in puff for perfect applications, even on the go.

Philosophy the Supernatural Instant Sunshine Natural Mineral Bronzer is available from Nordstrom for $28.

I love Clinique’s range of “Almost” products, so I was ecstatic to see their new release of Almost Bronzer! It comes in a cute bronze compact with an included brush, perfect for tossing in your beach bag for spur of the moment touch ups.

I could see myself sweeping this sheer, SPF 15 powder on after a lazy day at the beach – just enough color to keep me from appearing totally bare-faced but still sheer enough to maintain a breezy, beachy vibe.

Available in Light/Medium and Medium Deep for $28.50 each from Clinique.com.

Another summer collection that has me dreaming of the beach today (did I mention it snowed last night?) is the new Yves Saint Laurent Summer Look 2009.

With warm, contrasting colors and a standout peacock-blue mascara, this collection is bold and glamorous at the same time:

YSL Summer Look 2009 is composed of 5 products, including 3 limited editions:

Eye palette “Trésor d’Afrique” collector , offers 5 shades: ivory, to be used as a base; turquoise, plum, and navy blue for definition, and toffee to brighten the arch area and bring warmth and contrast to the eyes.

Everlong Waterproof Lengthening Mascara in ‘Ever Peacock Blue’ (limited edition): A double innovation for a double lengthening effect, due to the association of a new generation brush with an exclusive complex – the LASH GROWTH BOOSTER – which favors lash growth.

Limited Edition Trésor d’Afrique Collector Sun Powder houses a large pressed bronzer with golden shimmer, to give you a healthy glow. The Poudre de Soleil N° 2 Golden Sun shade offers an even and luminous tan with only a few brush strokes.

Rouge Pur Shine, sheer lipstick SPF15 : this shiny lipstick with exceptional gliding properties, hydrates and illuminates the lips with sparkling, transparent colours.  It is now available in 2 of summer’s hottest shades: #32 Frozen Mango and #33 Wild Blackberry.

Touche Eclat Radiant Touch in ‘light peach’ : The famous take-anywhere pen-brush for adding a touch of light or banishing shadows and signs of fatigue from the eye area, the hollow of the chin, the contour of the lips and the sides of the nose.

YSL Summer Look 2009 is available online at YSLBeautyUS.com.

Summer is right around the corner and NARS has a new makeup collection to complement your look throughout the season. Whether you’re stuck at the office or on a white sand beach in the Caribbean, this versatile color palette will certainly add sparkle to your summer look.

“The look for the Summer 2009 collection is sophisticated, but colorful,” says François Nars, Founder and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics.

Here’s the highlights:

NARS Tropic Single Eyeshadow- $22
For the latest eye shadow, there was only one blue François Nars had in mind.  “The tropics are always inspiring for me,” says Nars.  This lush, silver-flecked teal is a precise image of the ocean’s reflective, rolling waves.

NARS Scorching Sun Duo Eyeshadow- $32
The glazed apricot and radiant orange duo, is designed “to imitate the effect of the burning sun,” according to Nars.  The sun-drenched colors allow for surprising wearability.  The pair can be blended together to form a rich, burnt orange, or worn in tandem.

NARS Irresistiblement Bronzing Powder- $30
Nothing evokes the feeling of summertime quite like bronzed skin.  The newest shade, a rich golden terracotta, offers a flattering faux glow when dusted across the areas of the face where the actual sun would hit.

NARS Falbala Lipstick- $24
On the lips, this high-shine bronzy rose lipstick has a sweet, insouciant quality about it.

NARS Outsider Lipstick- $24
This is definitely not your grandmother’s coral.  This deeper, glistening variety is a modern take on a time-honored classic.

NARS Belize Lip Gloss- $24
The pale pink mauve sprinkled with specks of gold simulates the color of a Central American sunset and gives nude lips a sultry boost.

NARS Tonga Lipliner Pencil- $20
A creamy, long-wearing lip pencil in a shade of pink amber plays dual roles. Use it traditionally, to outline lips and prevent lipstick from feathering; or color the entire lip with the moisture-rich pencil.

NARS Adelita Nail Polish- $16
This shimmering pearlescent shade of pink, is simultaneously sweet and saucy, the ideal embodiment of feminine strength.

NARS Summer 2009 Makeup Collection is currently available online at NarsCosmetics.com.