BRIGHT EYED

Give eyes a lift with two products from Lune + Aster. The Realglow Under-Eye Brightener ($28) firms, lifts and hides dark circles under eyes with ingredients including apple extract and vitamin E. The Lune + Aster Eyelid Primer ($22) evens discoloration on the eyelids and preps skin for makeup by preventing creases and improving staying power. Both can be used alone or under makeup. Get them now at Blue Mercury, 37 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta or online at luneandaster.com

LOVE BITES

"Love, Bite," the new set of products from Bite Beauty features two full-size Multisticks and a new duochromatic Prismatic Pearl Creme Lip Gloss. The Multisticks come in Cashew, a rose taupe, and Gelato, a plum taupe, which apply like a cream and wear like a powder. Use them on eyes, lips and cheeks for breathable, yet buildable coverage. The Prismatic Pearl Creme Lip Gloss in Rose Pearl gives lips a multidimensional shimmer. The set includes a floral print mirror and comes in a collectible floral printed tin. It costs $42 at Sephora stores or online at www.sephora.com.

THE DARK ONE

Kilian fragrance introduces Black Phantom by Kilian “Memento Mori,” a blend of coffee notes including a hint of “Shin Shin,” the strong coffee laced with Caribbean rum that was the drink of pirate kings. Additional notes of vetiver and sandalwood round out the fragrance which explores the ancient concept of the Memento Mori, the death that sits unseen beside us in life. The perfume costs $295 for a 1.7 ounce refillable spray or $740 for a 8.5 ounce mini-carafe. Get it now at Saks Fifth Avenue, Phipps Plaza, 3440 Peachtree Road, Atlanta.

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