On sweltering summer days, few treats are as refreshing as Japanese food--crunchy cucumber rolls, creamy avocado, crisp edamame. And much like the flavors of its homeland, Awake Cosmetics is continuing to serve up cosmetic treats that are wonderfully fresh, light, and energizing. My favorite late-summer goodies come from Awake's Stardom line, a collection that calls on a Zen-like fusion of natural and high-tech ingredients for a look that's flawless, never sluggish or heavy. The Eye Tints ($25 each; beauty.com) are shimmering liquid shadows that give lids a dazzling pearlized finish. Encased in a small frosted bottle with a nail polish–like brush applicator, the formula is also a cinch to apply: Just dot it on your lids, blend gently with your fingertip, and it dries in seconds (for more opaque color, dab on an additional layer). Colors like Cherry Pink and Lavender Mist (shown, right) are ideal for achieving a confectionery look, while neutral lovers will be more tempted by hues like Cognac and Champagne.

Although the tints look gorgeous solo, you can intensify your look for evening with the Gem Glint Liner ($25), a liquid formula that comes in four vibrant jewel tones (Purple Wine looks especially pretty on blue or green peepers). If you've had problems mastering liquid liners in the past, never fear--its sparkly finish makes even a shaky application look expert. In addition, Stardom offers the perfect lip product to ease the day-to-night transition: Full Motion Gloss ($21). Colors like Bittersweet (shown, left) deliver more intense pigments than most standard glazes combined, and the formula, which contains chamomile and shea butter, softens dry summer pouts without the usual stickiness. In all cases, Stardom's luminous shades last all day thanks to the use of treated pearls and natural pigments. Plus, the products are infused with vitamin E, watercress, and hyaluronic acid, so they feel delightfully cool and soothing. Looking for something more fall-appropriate? Well, you're in luck: Awake has just unveiled its Heavenly Glow collection, a line that puts a warmer spin on Stardom for autumn. --Zoe Stagg