Following the example of their fabled Queen, Cleopatra, Egyptians bathed in honey and milk. Queen Anne of England used it to silken her hair; from the Ancient Greeks to the Roman Empire, honey has never lost its regal, ever-amber lustre. We love the luxury of its sensual essence…but we also know that it’s a highly efficient and wholesome humectant and healer. Introducing our limited edition Naked Honey collection – three aspects of golden warmth and sun-made sweetness for the body, layered with two decidedly different honeycomb-derived fragrances – celebrating the secret lives of Queen Bees. Complementary shade of High-Light Powder, Eye Shadow and Lipglass are all the buzz for summer.
LIPGLASS ($14)
She’s a Star: Light neutral gold
Queen Bee: Mid-tone apricot with multi-dimensional pearl
Buzz: Dark copper brown with multi-dimensional pearl
EYE SHADOW ($14.50)
Crème de Miel :Frosty light yellow gold
Pollinator: Mid-tone warm reddened peach with pearl
Buckwheat: Dark copper brown with multi-dimensional pearl
HIGH-LIGHT POWDER ($24.50): A high-light powder specially created for the Naked Honey Collection . Features an embossed honeycomb pattern. Super fine, impeccably pearlized, it creates soft high lights. On cheek, brow, shoulders – anywhere on the body.
Honey: Light A light peachy gold with shimmer
Golden Nectar: Muted golden tan with gold shimmer
NAKED HONEY SKIN SALVE ($18.50): Formulated from honey, organic beeswax, sunflower oil and other natural ingredients, this rich honey-scented and flavored salve instantly moisturizes and helps recondition dry skin. Multi-purpose. Use everywhere.
NAKED HONEY HAND AND BODY CREAM ($22.50): A sensuous cream made from bio-converted honey, shea butter, and vitamins C and E derivatives. Absorbs quickly for skin-softening moisture. Conditions, nourishes, protects. Use on all areas where ultra-moisture is called for.
NAKED HONEY BODY WASH ($19.50): Formulated from bio-converted honey, this body wash cleanses the skin while providing the soothing and moisturizing benefits of lavender, narcissus, jasmine flower and blue agave extracts. Provides a sensual, calming, cleansing experience.
CREATIONS: NAKED HONEY ($22.50): An aromatic journey that traces honey’s fragrant heart back to summer’s sweetest blooms. Energy starts to buzz, spirits soar, light flora l and woodsy notes float toward an electric finale. Sweet and sexy all the way.
CREATIONS: AFRICANIMAL ($22.50): A scent that starts with a honey-ness that’s seductive and given its dash of pepper, not without spice. Add a dark kiss of bergamot and wood, and an aromatic orgy breaks out to create a scent that’s all-honey, but far from sweet.
Available: June 11, 2009 (North America) and July 2009 (International) at MAC stores, counters and maccosmetics.com.
