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Marc Jacobs has been a busy man, and he's finally ready to release his color cosmetics line to the world. When news first dropped back in April, Jacobs seemed quite excited about his foray into makeup. "I see makeup, fragrance — everything, really — as an opportunity," he explained to WWD. "The idea of choosing a color for your lip, or an eyeliner — it's just such a delight. Anything that is part of the joy, the ritual, of getting dressed — that's what fashion's about for me."

The line will be a collaboration with Sephora and is slated to drop on Aug. 9 in brick-and-mortar stores and online, as well as in select Marc Jacobs stores. The 122-piece collection runs the gamut from blushes and lip products to blushes and eye shadows, and it's broken down into broad categories: Smart Complexion, Blacquer, Hi-Per Color, and Boy Tested, Girl Approved. Speaking of boys, Jacobs isn't leaving them out. Three products are unisex: his Lip Lock Moisture Balm ($24), Brow Tamer Grooming Gel ($24), and Remedy Concealer Pen ($39). But don't expect any nude shades in his collection. "It would be too natural," Jacobs quipped.

The collection is also going global, which is a new move for Sephora. Europe will get a taste in 2014, and it will move to China in 2015. A holiday color collection is also in the works, as well as additional core pieces for Spring 2014. "I'm surprised at how delighted I am with the results," Jacobs told WWD. "Now I want to see what the customer thinks. That's the ultimate."

If cleaning out your makeup case is on your Spring cleaning to-do list, then why not throw out the baby with the bathwater? Sephora's Holographic Makeup Case in Popsicle ($20) is a pretty enough reason to give your old makeup case the heave-ho. Perfectly sized with a rose gold zipper, Sephora's latest bag collection's main draw is its eye-catching color. It almost ensures you'll never lose it in your tote and is bold enough to display on your bathroom counter. Plus, the case is lined in plastic, making it easy to clean up those pesky mascara spills. Who doesn't want a futuristic makeup bag — or at least one that looks it?

Want to know the secret to a natural-looking foundation application? It's all about the sponge. And The Perfectionist Makeup Sponge ($12) from Sephora is much more sophisticated than the triangle applicators found in the drugstore aisles. The dual-ended design is made to fit in the tiniest of crevices (like around the nose) that brushes and your fingers miss. For an airbrushed finish, try applying product while the sponge is damp. That way, your foundation will be absorbed into the skin, making it feel like you barely have any makeup on at all. Finally, the brush vs. fingers vs. sponge debate is settled.

Move over, messy tubes. It's time to try the latest trend in facial treatments. Sheet masks have been a popular trend in Asia for a while now, and these easy and effective ways to hydrate, treat, and relax are finally making waves in the American market. With cloth masks, there is no need for rinsing or washing away the product. You just rip open one of the individually packaged masks, unfold, and place over your freshly cleansed and dry face. Leave on for about 10 to 20 minutes, allowing the mask's concentrated ingredients to absorb into your skin. Once removed, say hello to a dewier, more radiant complexion. Three new versions to try below:

1. Sephora Ultra Soothing Fiber Mask ($6): This calming mask is made to instantly soothe stressed-out skin with mallow extract, while hydrating ingredients soften and moisturize.

2. AmorePacific Luminous Effect Brightening Masque ($120): Packed with Asian botanicals like ginkgo, magnolia, and Lonicera japonica (Japanese honeysuckle), these microfiber masks help to stop dark spots before they have the chance to form. Plus, antioxidants protect your skin from environmental stress.

3. Lancome Génifique Youth Activating Second Skin Mask ($80): Originally only available in Asia, this treatment features a high amount of the brand's famed Génifique Concentrate to improve the health of your skin and minimize the signs of aging.

As Spring steadily approaches, it's time to consider brightening up your makeup palette. Whether you're an eye shadow beginner or a seasoned expert, Sephora Pro artist Sheranda Curtis has tips to make your eyes the center of attention. Learn how to take the fear of adding color to your look when you read more.

Polish up your magic lamp and shake out your flying carpet, because the latest installment in Sephora's Reigning Beauties is just around the corner. After the ever-popular Cinderella Collection hit shelves in October, it looks like the beauty brand has tapped spunky, adventurous princess Jasmine as its muse du jour.

In this teaser trailer for the collection, Jasmine is seen traipsing around the dessert clad in her signature gauzy fabrics. Her eyes are done in a mesmerizing cat eye, and if the princess's shadow hues are any indication, the collection will feature a bevy of deep blues and decadent golds. Sephora's Jasmine Collection is slated for a March release. Will you be checking it out?