There is nothing I love more than pretty packaging, in fact all my impulse buys are based on the way a product looks, rather than what it does or how well it works.

So needless to say when the Napoleon Perdis, “Swept Away’ holiday collection arrived on my desk, I was instantly in love.

We all know that the holiday season revolves around outdoor pursuits like a day at the beach, lazy long lunches and cocktails by the water. So Napoleon looked to the crystal clear waters and marine life of the Great Barrier Reef and the vibrant colours of summertime for inspiration.

Lip glosses come in juicy fruit flavours, eye shadow and blush colours recall exotic reef fish, while even brush sets are inspired by appealing ocean hues. Oh and in a nod to Australia’s sacred coral reefs, all makeup products have been enhanced with marine ingredients, including brown algae (skin-firming), seaweed extract (emollient benefits) and sea salt (skin conditioning). But the best bit? All the sets are packaged in bright unit cartons embellished with hand-drawn images of coral, fish and shells. Hey, what can I say? I date a marine biologist!

Tropical Heat: $69
Three colourful multi kits bursting with luminous options, with a quartet of eye shadows, a duo of blushes and a bright lipgloss with mini-applicator.

Siren Lip Gloss Pack: $49
Five amazing lip colours that will keeps your lips extra luscious. With a great range of summer colours that will keep you going from day to night.

Bronze Bombshell: $49
A duo of bronzing products for a heavenly glow. This way you’ll have a healthy summer colour without the nasty UV-rays.

Great Escapes Brush Set: $99
Picture this: eight-brushes, one compact travel case, with your choice of blue hue. Brushes are an essential part of all beauty regimes, you’ll have no excuses now!

Swell Shell Brush Set: $299
A three-piece brush set for any make-up collector, complete with powder/contour brush, a definer/liner brush and an eye shadow brush