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Summer Beauty: Lancôme

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Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

It is my pleasure to feature a brand that is the true essence of beauty: Lancôme.

A sun-soaked day. A large Parisian apartment. A bed draped with silk veils the colour of skin. A woman. An actress. Captured by photographer Mario Testino, Kate Winslet is more sensual than ever. ABSOLUTE FEMININITY.

KATE WINSLET

This season, Lancôme introduces L’ABSOLU NU. The lipstick combines lip-care with a unique, delicate texture for a nude lip sensation. This never-before-seen lipstick is able to reproduce and magnify the colour, texture and natural radiance of your lips, enveloping them in moisture while drenching them in soft, even colour.

It all starts with Pro-Xylane. This active ingredient replenishes lips, enhancing their natural shade and smoothing their surface. In fact, from the moment of application lips are moisturized for 8 hours; L’Absolu Nu literally swathes lips in a veil of hydration.

ABOVE, #302 VOILE DE ROSE
LEFT TO RIGHT, #101 CORAIL EVANESCENT, #201 BEIGE DE SOIE,
#202 BEIGE TUILLE, #205 BEIGE CHARNEL, #301 ROSE SUBTIL

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The packaging. Outfitted in a gorgeous black and gold case, capturing the rose design (the brand’s emblematic flower), L’Absolu Nu lipsticks are a feast for the eyes. The case also houses four micro-magnets, which allows the lid to be released from the base with an enchanting click.

The fragrance. Lancôme says it best: “After opening with absolute freshness, composed around a juicy peach note, its heart unveils a bouquet of rose and violet, a delicate flower that has already fragranced Lancôme’s very first satin lipsticks. Absolutely sensuous, it ends with just a hint of vanilla.”

The application. Saying it applies as smooth as silk is an injustice – the lipstick applies smoother than silk. It is likely the only lipstick I can wear without a first coat of lip balm due to it’s incredible moisture and hydration. The product quickly melts into your lips and gives you a feather-light, nude sensation. Although reapplication is necessary for all-day colour, I’m more than willing to trade that for smooth, supple lips.

The range of shades. L’Absolu Nu is divided into 3 colour families that correspond to pigmentation diversity among women: Pale, Medium and Intense. Its also very easy to build up your colour; the lipstick first applies very sheer but the pigment multiplies with each application. It also has an ultra delicate sheen that can be seen in the swatches, even though the lip colour in the tube looks relatively flat. The effect is a subtle tinting that gives lips a radiant glow

The results. After 4 days of wearing L’Absolu Nu, my lips feel fuller, softer and more hydrated. A lipstick that is both sensual and sensuous – this is L’Absolu Nu.


L’Absolu Nu lipsticks retail for $35 each are available at all Lancôme counters and online at Lancôme.ca. 


One lucky Listen to Lena! reader will win all five (5) L’Absolu Nu lipsticks pictured right:

#101 CORAIL EVANESCENT
#201 BEIGE DE SOIE,
#202 BEIGE TUILLE
#205 BEIGE CHARNEL
#301 ROSE SUBTIL

… for a total value of $175!

To enter, simply visit Lancôme.ca and choose three (3) other products that would complete your summer look. Then, leave a comment here telling us why you love them.

You can also qualify for extra entries! Remember, you must leave a separate comment for each. You can:

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(4) “Like” Lancôme Canada on Facebook
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(6) Tweet daily: Please use this Lancôme Giveaway Tweet.

I’ll draw for a winner on July 31st. Good luck everybody!

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  1. ohhh love these lipsticks! awesome contest:) Here are three other products that would complete my summer look:-Defincils high definition makeup-Le Crayon khol-Eye brightening all in one teal fury eyeshadow palette

  2. I would choose fragrances….I ♥ fragrances in summer as I'm almost always outdoors and it is more tolerable outdoors for other people………I'd choose Tresor in Love fragrance, Tresor in Love body lotion, and Miracle Set….(I've done all the other likes and tweeted)tooluckyducky AT hotmail DOT com

  9. I would love to try Miracle Eau de Parfum Spray, because its sounds like it smells great, and RÉNERGIE LIFT MAKEUP SPF 20, because I love the fact that it has SPF 20, and I would love to try ABSOLUE EYE PRECIOUS CELLS eye cream because I have noticed some fine lines around my eyes! EEK! rebthecatsitter at gmail.com

  11. 1. Ôscillation Powerfoundation (Micro-Vibrating. Polishing. Mineral Makeup??? Really curious…)2. Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow (just love one of the colors)3. Hypnôse Custom Volume Mascara (tried it – the best mascara I've ever had)

  17. BI-FACIL… because it's the best make-up remover…ever!L'ABSOLU ROUGE in Pink Sapphire… that's a great lipstick for the summerHYPNÔSE masacara… the only mascara that's worth spending much money on :P

  22. 1 Bienfait Multi-Vital TeintéHigh Potency Tinted Moisturizer Vitamin Enriched UVA/UVB SPF 30 Sunscreen in Natural, because it would give me a bit of coverage, moisturizer and sunscreen2 Color Design Eye Brightening All-In-One – 5 Shadow & Liner Palette in Pink Envy to add a bit of bright but light colour3 Définicils High Definition Mascara in black to highlight my eyestynancyrobster at gmail dot com

  30. I would choose the following three items:1. BIENFAIT UVSPF 50 FPS-Must have sunscrren2. Tropiques Minérale-a mineral bronzer for my pale skin3. Absolue Ultimate Night Bx-to help repair my sun damaged skinamt(at)telus(dot)net

  54. I'd love to try more of their products – especially these!Rose FresqueBlush Subtil ArtlinerPrecision Point EyeLinerGénifiqueYouth Activating Concentratee.andreatorishaye at gmail.com

  62. I love:1) Eye Brightening All-In-One – 5 Shadow & Liner Palette in Taupe Craze (I love the colours!)2) Aquatique Waterproof Eyecolour Base (looks like a good base)3)L'Absolu Rouge in Rose Crystalmildlyamusing at gmail.com

  67. I've swatted "Lumiere Shimmer – Star Bronzer " in stores and LOVE it – it'll be perfect for my pale skin tone!Island Horizon – Desert Rose Blush would give that nice but subtle flush!and of course, being the mascara addict, I would definitely love to try the Oscillation mascara!jennyxxfifty.threee at gmail.com

  83. 3 product to complete summer look: Le Stylo Waterproof eyeliner in BronzeMiracle – Eau de Parfum Sprayô De Lancôme – Eau de Toilette Spraybbeaulieu78 at gmail dot com

  84. Three product i would like to try are1. Defincils high definition mascara 2. Amethyst glam eye shadow palette3. Beach plum juicy tubemarlibupatgmaildotcom

  90. I would use the following to complete my summer look:Miracle Eau de Parfum Spray (cause I love the smell of it)Blush Subtil Shimmer (cause I love that it will make my cheek glows)Color Design – Coral Crush (love the colours and will be perfect for my summer outfits!)sweetpanda2010 at gmail dot com

  112. Absolue Bx Makeup because it is a Replenishing Radiant Makeup with SPF 18 Sunscreen.Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow Smooth Hold. The silver color would look great.Blush Subtil SheerDelicate Oil-Free Powder Blush would give me a flawless application and last for hours.gizfarris@hotmail.com

  117. the 3 other products i would love to try for a summer look are:1. mauve cherie or pink envy colour design eye brightening all-in-one (5 shadow & liner palette)2. la base dewy glow smoothing radiance enhancer3. definicils precious cells mascara in blacksuch great products!tumyiix at gmail dot com

  133. The three items below would complete my summer look: 1. BIENFAIT UV – need some sunscreen protection2. Rénergie Cream – need some new anti aging cream3. ô OUI! (fragrance) – dont need it just want to try itbrendawitherspoon at hotmail dot com

  141. I love the following…Cils Booster XL Super-Enhancing Mascara BaseArtliner Waterproof Precision Point EyeLiner and the Tropiques Minérale dorcontest at gmail dot com

  155. My three other products for my summer look1 – I have to say Hypnose – it's my favorite perfume ever!2 – LE STYLO WATERPROOF since smudges in humid weather MUST be avoided!3 – LE VERNIS in sarong – such a pretty bright nail colour!

  160. I would like to have these 3 to complete my summer look!ABSOLUE PREMIUM ΒXAbsolute Replenishing CreamDUAL FINISHVersatile Powder MakeupBIENFAIT MULTI-VITAL TEINTÉHigh Potency Tinted Moisturizer Vitamin Enriched UVA/UVB SPF 30 Sunscreenksceviour at hotmail dot com

  168. To complete my summer look I would like:Magnifique Eau de ParfumAbsolue Precious Cellsand ENERGIZER TOTAL for hubbymommakoala(at)cogeco(dot)ca

  176. I like:-Pure Empreinte Masque because it would help to keep my skin smooth and radiant-Teint Idole Fresh Wear foundation because it has an SPF in it-Blush Subtil Shimmer in Shimmer Pink Pool

  187. Now that the lips are taken care of, I'd need the Teint Miracle foundation, Color Design 5 shadow & liner palette in Coral Rush and Definicils Pprecious Cells mascara. Heard a lot about them but haven't tried :)

  197. These would complete it-Star Bronzer-Color Design Molten Shore-Définicils Waterproof High Definition Mascara BlackOkay had to redo my first comment got too excited lolI would want these because the summertime your expected to look all bronzed up but my Irish roots make life difficult for that. So the bronzer would help give me a pop of colour. The eye shadows are very summery and compliments my pink undertones. The mascara is a must in waterproof for those hot humid days or for when you take a dip in the pool!

  204. I like the Crème Mousse ConfortComforting Creamy Foaming Cleanser, BIENFAIT UV SPF 50 FPS & DéfinicilsHigh Definition Mascara. I love their mascaras, I need an SPF lotion and a cleanser is always useful!jenyasha87 at hotmail dot com

  212. I like theEye Brightening All-In-One5 Shadow & Liner PaletteÔ D’AZURLimited EditionAbsolue Precious CellsAdvanced Regenerating and Reconstructing Cream SPF 15 SunscreenC$170.00reneetaylor at sympatico dot ca

  236. I would like to try the La Base Pro because i have never tried a makeup primer, Jade Fever shadow and liner pallette because the colours are amazing and Color Fever Plumper because I want fuller lipsbluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

  237. I follow on google friend connectbluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com1I follow on google friend connectbluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com2

  249. To complete my look: -Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 21-Artliner Precision Point EyeLiner-Pure Focus Oil Control Cleansing Gel

  267. I love theÉclat Miracle – a lightweight option to smooth my complexionthe Définicils Waterproof for high impact, sweatproof lashes and the colour fever gloss in heatstroke for effortless lips!

  284. -Desert Rose blush – so glowy and beautiful! Shades of peach, pink and bronze – all you could ask for!-Lancome Hypnose mascara – dramatic lashes-Bronze Amour 5-eyeshadow palette – gorgeous neutral colours.

  296. -Dual Finish Versatile Powder Makeup-Eye Brightening All-In-One5 Shadow & Liner Palette Bronze Amour-Blush Subtil Sheer thanksflower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

  307. My summer look would be completed by a tube of black Definicils Mascara, Blush Subtil in sheer, and High Potency Tinted Moisturizer Vitamin Enriched UVA/UVB SPF 30 Sunscreen in Natural. I'd have all my bases covered- lips, flawless canvas, cheeks and eyes. C'est Parfait!

  311. Great contest!!I would like to have these three items to complete my summer look:~Star Bronzer~Juicy Tubes (my lips will love me)~BLANC EXPERTULTIMATE BRIGHTENING PURIFYING FOAMThanks so much!!

  330. To complete this Lancome summer look I would use:- Star Bronzer in Solaire Shimmer- La Base Dewy Glow Smoothing Radiance Enhancer&- Color Design in Heat WaveI like the Lancome brand because it shares diversity! I love these products I choose because I love a summer bronze, healthy glowing face.

  337. These look lovely! I'd also choose:1. Absolue Night Precious CellsAdvanced Regenerating and Reconstructing Night Cream2. Bienfait Multi-Vital TeintéHigh Potency Tinted Moisturizer Vitamin Enriched UVA/UVB SPF 30 Sunscreen3. Ageless Minérale With White Sapphire ComplexSkin-Transforming Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 21

  344. My summer look involves taking care of my skin so the Lancome BIENFAIT UV spf 30, the Bienfait Multi-Vital SPF 30 Lotion and the Absolue Eye Premium Bxwill have my skin shining in the sunlight! Lancome is a brad I can trust and rely on to keep me looking great!pamfreecycle at gmail dot com

  373. I like Absolue Precious Cells, Miracle Eau de Parfum Spray and HYDRA ZEN NEUROCALM™ NIGHT. These creams would keep my skin young and hydrated. I already use Miracle perfume which is awesome. frankburcu(at)gmail(dot)com

  381. The 3 things I'd love to have is:- Éclat MiracleSERUM OF LIGHT – COMPLEXION ILLUMINATOR- DéfinicilsHigh Definition Mascara- Bi-FacilDouble-Action Eye Makeup Removersweetcivic604(at)yahoo(d0t)ca

  390. i would love to have these: 1, BrightenUp! – Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator2, Manhattan 24/7 Eye Colour Palette3. O2 – Wonders of the World Under Eye & Blemish Concealer

  399. Summer Look Ahead*High Potency Tinted Moisturizer Vitamin Enriched UVA/UVB SPF 30 Sunscreen*Color Fever Gloss *Tropiques Minérale Mineral Smoothing Loose Bronzer True Lustrous Glow – Exquisite Wearmomvstheboys at gmail dot com

  419. I would love to try1) Flash Bronzer Oil-Free Tinted Self-Tanning Face Lotion with Pure Vitamin E2)Blush Subtil inRose Fresque2) Tropiques Minerale in Natural Sunkisssbabij2 at shaw dot ca

  427. My picks: – Bienfait Multivital tinted moisturizer, because I've been wanting to try a tinted moisturizer and it has sunscreen and antioxidants – La Base Pro – because I've been having trouble with eyeshadow not staying -Oscillation Powerbooster – for lashes, it somehow vibrates conditioner into lashes – wildfionabarnowl at care2dotcom

  511. I would love these 3 products:- Color DesignEye Brightening All-In-One – 5 Shadow & Liner Palette in "Teal Fury"- DéfinicilsHigh Definition Mascarain Black- Le Crayon Khôl in Gris NoirThese would work together beautifully to play up eyes and work well with summer colour.jentam777 at gmail dot com

  519. – BLUSH SUBTIL SHIMMER in CORAL SUNSET- LA BASE PRO Makeup Primer- AGELESS MINÉRALE WITH WHITE SAPPHIRE COMPLEX in NATURAL HONEY 20holliister at gmail dot com

  552. I also love absolue face moisturizer (day and night), Définicils ProHigh Definition Curved Brush Mascara and the La Base Dewy GlowSmoothing Radiance Enhancer.Thank you

  562. I'd choose 1-La Base Pro because I'd like to be air-brushed in real life.2-Eye Brightening All-In-One – 5 Shadow & Liner Palette probably in Mauve Cherie. Because I'm not very good at eye shadow and maybe this would take the guesswork out of it!3- Artliner…maybe in Aubergine? Because I need something zippy to go with my eye shadow (see above)jonandjules (at) hotmail (dot) com

  583. Plumping Vibrant Lipshine, Intense Night Recovery and Replenishing Serum and Waterproof Protective Undereye Concealer – perfect for summer swimming!

  635. I would love to try:Le Crayon KohlBlush Subt Shimmer in Shimmer PinkDueal Finish Versitile Powder Makeupyou.r.itatgmaildotcom (with the correct at and dot signs pls)

  695. I like the:* Absolue Ultimate Night Bx – Intense Night Recovery and Replenishing Serum* Génifique Eye * Absolue Night Precious Cells henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  723. I would like the ABSOLUE EYE PRECIOUS CELLS because I'm getting old! BI-FACIL because I need a good make up remover and Aquatique Waterproof Eyecolour Base because I need a good base!josiefiorda@yahoo.ca

  730. i would try:tient idole ultra – i love liquid foundation and this has good reviews.absole precious cells – my cells are precious – that's the only reasonrenersie lift volumetry night – my cells are in need of lifting

  748. I really like the BIENFAIT UV Sunscreen to keep my skin protected, the Color Fever Gloss in mercury Rising for pretty bright lips, and the Star Bronzer for a bronzed glow!shevilkenevil1 at aol dot com

  765. The Genifique – Youth Activating Concentrate, the Hypnose Doll lashes and Bienfait Multi Vital Teinte spf 30 would make me a very happy girl this summer! Thanks, lmc1971

  781. 3 Products I'll choose for a summer look1. Matte Amande III Dual Finish Versatile Powder Make-up2. Complete Coverage Concealer3. Blazing Pink Sensual Vibrant Lipshinero20del at yahoo.com

  796. 1- Cils Booster XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Base2- La Laque Fever Ultimate Lasting Full Color Lipshine – "evening splendor"3- Ôscillation Powerfoundation Micro-Vibrating. Polishing. Mineral Makeup. SPF21C$65.00thank youemail: calbi@hotmail.com

  801. To complete my look :I like Le Crayon Khôl Waterproof, the Amethyst Glam Color Design and the Tropiques Minérale bronzer.Thanks for the giveaway :)jokparent at hot mail dot com