The first day of summer is Wednesday and what a better way to kick off the summer than coming back from a killer vacation in the Bahamas (thank you Avon!) and a killer limited edition Havana Sol beauty collection from mark.’s Instant Vacation Havana capsule collection.  Every year mark. transports us with their capsule collections (see here) and this year’s Havana Sol was no exception with a limited edition hook up consisting of a bronzer/blush pallet, eye pallet, and 2 lipsticks!

Let’s start with my favorite, the mark. Havana Sol Blush Bronzer

mark. by Avon Havana Sol Collection—a limited edition shade of the square-shaped palette that holds a mark. blush. Two buildable cheek colors meet radiant-boosting bronzing powder in a unique palette that recalls a stunning beachy Havana sunset.

BENEFITS
• Provides radiant flush
• Shimmer and matte shades
• Provides superior coverage
• Has a silky smooth feel and texture
• Get a sheer wash of color or build for intense color payoff
• Convenient connectible palette to create your own personal color collection

I like to use the bronzer to contour and define then swirl the two color shades as a blush, or I swirl them all together and sweep upward on the cheeks.

Pairing perfectly with the cheek pallet and as part of a hookup, connect the mark. Havana Sol Eye Contact:

mark. by Avon Havana Sol Collection—nine mix and match must-have shades in a square-shaped palette. Connects to any other hook up palette. There is one eyeshadow palette in the Havana Sol Collection—Mojitos by the Sea.

BENEFITS
• Provides true color payoff
• Feels ultra-comfortable on lids
• Blendable formula that glides over lids easily
• Go from day to night with one palette
• All-day, crease-resistant wear
• Control intensity with wet or dry application
• Mirrored compact
• Magnet on the base of each compact

Finishing things off is the mark. Havana Sol Lipclicks:

mark. by Avon Havana Sol Collection—a limited edition of our popular lipstick in high-impact shades inside the most ingenious magnetic case that “clicks” shut.  Two shades offered: Mambo and Rumba.

BENEFITS
• Full, even coverage with a lightweight feel
• Innovative magnetic metal case “clicks” shut
• 8 shades complement the full range of skin tones
• Infused with vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect against environmental pollutants
• Provides luminous shine
• Leaves lips looking smooth and feeling soft and moisturized
• Doesn’t bleed or transfer to teeth

Get The Look:

Monday after a vacation is hard, but a little brighter with the mark. Havana Sol beauty collection.  If you’re looking for a summer vacation friendly update to your makeup this set is it!  Not only did it pack easily, it packs a ton of great summer makeup looks!  You can shop the entire Havana Sol beauty collection along with the the fashion pieces at http://www.youravon.com/aliciahessinger.