We found out today that it includes two nail polish colors, which, from the Twitpics of the collection look dark, a quad of metallic eyeshadow, pink gloss and mascara. No word yet on whether the clutch in the photo will be part of the Lancome/L’Wren collaboration, but here’s hoping.

See more in collaboration news, plus our tried and true beauty products featured in our beauty roadtest posts, and then check out the best  mascara, lip balms, and the best self-tanners for summer.

Here are two well-known, long-lasting, and flattering shades guaranteed to spice up your life:

Clarins Joli Rouge in Cupid Red ($23): This complexion-brightening matte red has a gel-like formula that moisturizes lips – no joke. It’s lip balm and lipstick in one tube, and it stays put.

Lancôme Le Rouge Absolu in Ruby Silk ($26): A dark rose-tinged red that will satisfy any lover of color. The color stays put with absolutely no feathering or bleeding, but if you’re scent sensitive, the smell of this lipstick could be offputting. 

And three others that are more off the beaten path, but definitely worth scoping out:

Kryolan Professional LipStick in LF101 ($9.50): This fire-engine red comes from a German company that’s been working with theater, movie, and television professionals for over half a century. Check out the line at Ricky’s, if you’re in NYC, or online. 

VMV Hypoallergenics Lipped Crème ($21) and Lip Bliss ($23): This line might be the best thing you’ve never heard of, especially if you have sensitive lips and skin. VMV has been around for almost 20 years and strives to create cosmetics that are both easy to wear and beneficial for the skin. Try the Lip Bliss in dramatic, pink-red Runway or the more sheer Lipped Crème in the  universally flattering Cranberry Cobbler, which goes cherry-juice pink on the lips. 

Why: I am always on the hunt for good nail polish. I love getting manicures, but rarely ever find a color that suits me in the salon. I have become one of those women who brings her own nail polish, but only because I came across these Juicy Vernis nail glosses by Lancome.

No, you didn't misread that: nail gloss. I've never been one to sport the really dark shades that come in and out of fashion (I'm just not brave enough), and I think that's why I'm obsessed with these little gems. Instead of coating your nail with an opaque layer of color, the nail gloss gives you more of a tint. The best part is that you can really moderate the intensity of your color — one coat is enough for a little shine, two or three really make the color pop. Plus, this polish isn't thick like the regular kind so it doesn't look like you're wearing press-ons, even after 3 or 4 coats.

So you see, lipstick is to nail polish as lip gloss is to nail gloss. Genius! And in case you’re not already sold, here are two more bonuses: It doesn't stink! Really. They're scented to smell like raspberry, strawberry and honey. Also, it doesn't chip! This might be TMI, but I've had "Lychee" on my toes for over two weeks and my pedi still looks fresh.

Get Yours: The gloss is tough to find in the US, but sellers on eBay generally have a good supply in a variety of colors.

(photo courtesy of All Laquered Up )

What:  Lancome Le Magnetique Nail Lacquer

Why:  I recently fell upon a coveted bottle of Lancome Le Magnetique Nail Lacquer in Bordeaux. Upon first sight, the color is a wonderful mixture of dark, vixenish plum and subtle bronze. It's a stylish reinvention of the hot black shades that are coating the famous fingers of Lindsay Lohan, Hillary Duff, Lauren Conrad, and a cadre of other fashionable celebrities. After all, plum has been touted as "the new black," and, even if black is still the old black, a dark plum nail avoids any association with the Hipsteratti (who originally stole black nail polish from the Goths, who wore the polish to punish their parents).

However, the true amazement is an original creation of famed makeup artist (and wife of Rag & Bone co-founder David Neville) Gucci Westman. She's fashioned a magnetic bottle clip, that, when hovered close to the wet nails, creates a shimmery starburst pattern through its manipulation of iron particles within the polish.

Although I prefer to leave my nailpolish simple and without embellishment, a decorated dark nail is in perfect sync with this season's style. And, besides the magnetic starburst, this nail lacquer has other outstanding attributes. I've long relegated my nail polish purchases to the local Walgreens. And, therefore, I began to accept that all nail polish application is a frustratingly clumpy, uneven, multi-layer pursuit. But the quality of Lancome's Le Magnetique is such that it practically slithers onto your nails. With little effort, an even, seamless coat forms. And, you can totally get away with just the one.    

In a few minutes I had fashionable, vampy nails that would have looked like I came straight from the manicurist…if I weren't such a nail biter.

Get Yours: Although stocks in the main retailers sold out, you can still find this polish on eBay.

In my house, "spring cleaning" doesn't just mean getting my place spic 'n' span. I take the phrase "out with the old and in with the new" to heart, using my big seasonal cleanup as the perfect excuse to dump all my old cosmetics and start fresh. Crisp, clean brushes, bright shadows, gloss pots that aren't scraped dry, powder that actually matches my new springtime glow… it's the most wonderful time of the year.

Each time I restock, I like to get a mix of old favorites I know will last me through the year and new, trendy colors that I can experiment with. Luckily, Lancome provides a one-stop spring makeup shop, with a blend of the quality and innovation that make makeup buying fun. Like most of my friends, I'm always finding Juicy Tubes Lip Glosses ($18) in my purse, my desk drawer, and my jacket pockets. With just the right amount of moisturizing, shine, and sweet berry taste, they're a makeup maven's must-have. My current favorite is the baby pink Spring Fling, which is sweet, subtle, and so feminine.

As far as experimenting goes, I've invested in the Color Design Artist Palette in Stylish Neutrals ($70). The eight-shadow palette comes in complementary colors and three finishes, so I feel like a total artiste, whether I'm getting ready for work (shimmery mauve, dove gray, and pearlescent bone) or a night out (dramatic glittery black and plum). The palette is also available in tawny Couture Warms and blue-based Best Dressed Cools.

Finally, no spring makeup regimen is complete without a little bronzing boost. Lancome's best-selling Flash Bronzer Glow 'n Wear ($31) is essential for breaking skin out of the pale winter doldrums. The silky gel dries in a snap and stays on my skin without that nasty rub-off (after all, no one who's been through spring cleaning likes the thought of murky bronzer stains.) Five minutes after applying, I'm out the door getting some real sun and showing off my spring makeover.

Why: Unlike white hair on aging men, wrinkles don't make us ladies look distinguished. So, of course, there are countless anti-aging, wrinkle-decreasing products on the market for you to choose from, including these two best sellers from Lancôme, which we particularly like for their rich texture, signature floral scent and easy-absorption properties. Of course, the creams are similar because they both feature Lancôme's R.A.R.E. technology, but the eye cream is specially formulated for that particularly delicate area. Get ready to say goodbye to saggy lids, dark circles, and wrinkles! Have a little lift on Lancôme.

Get Yours: Lancome-usa.com