Makeup artist brands continue to wow consumers—and with strikingly beautiful holiday kits such as MAC’s Stroke of Magic Lip Look Bag (shown here; $39.50), it’s no wonder. Stroke of Midnight—available in Eye, Lip or Brush Kits, is on counters from October 24 through December 19. The Lip Look Bag includes Cremesheen Glass, Lipstick and Lip Pencils available in a choice of two color palettes—Violet and Nude. Choose from three color palettes for The Eye Look Bag. There is also a trio of brush kits and three limited edition eye compacts that repeat the classy modern stripe design. The oblong Stroke of Midnight Face Palette contains all that’s necessary to get you through the day—and on to a festive holiday cocktail party.

More info: www.maccosmetics.com; beauty counters