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Summer Beauty: Marcelle Cosmetics

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The following giveaway is open to US and CAN residents.

Let’s kick off this Summer Beauty & Fashion Guide with a Canadian fave – Marcelle Cosmetics!

“Canadian women’s trustworthy beauty partner for almost 75 years, Marcelle is the cosmetics and skin care brand that offers every woman high quality, effective and affordable products.”

I have fond memories of lusting after Marcelle’s skin care products when I was just a teenager. Faced with acne-prone skin, I would spend copious amounts of time hanging around the drugstore cosmetics counter, staring at pictures of flawless models and turning the products over in my hands. Of course, a well-meaning cosmetician normally shooed me away before long, but I always remembered feeling Marcelle was my “it” brand.

Today, given the opportunity to review some of Marcelle’s newest, hottest products – including their sought-after skin care – makes me feel like my beauty obsession has come full circle.

Marcelle generously sent over soon-to-be faves for Summer and Fall 2011, and y’all are in for a treat; some of these products don’t hit the stores until mid-August!

Pictured Above, Clockwise from Left: Essentials Foaming Cleaning Gel, AC-Solution Daily Purifying Exfoliating Gel, Rouge Xpression Lipstick (Amour), HYDRA-C Perfect Fusion Make-Up*, Revival Brown Spot Corrector Roll-On, Concealer Palette, Multi-Colour Powder Blush (Pink Fusion). Liquid Eyeliner Pen, Volume Precision Mascara, HYDRA-C Ultra-Light Matifying Fluid* and HYDRA-C Energizing Hydrating Gel*.

(*NEW products!)

Since it’s summer (woot!) and it’s hot outside (woot!) you can bet my skin is extra shiny these days (womp). So I was really excited to try the NEW HYDRA-C Ultra-Light Matifying Fluid. I’ve been wearing it on and off for about 2 weeks now over freshly cleansed skin, and while I don’t have a before and after picture for you (please excuse me – if you read a few posts down you’ll know I’ve been fighting a summer cold for the past week – ergo not camera ready) I can tell you that I’ve seen a noticeable decrease in the amount of shine on my face by mid-afternoon. However, I did still feel blotting was necessary, so this product will not eliminate shine altogether, but it’s a quick and easy way to keep your skin feeling freshly washed for longer. A bonus: the addition of silica microspheres absorb sebum without drying the skin or making it feel overly tight.

Now I’ve been on the quest to find the perfect foundation for a long time, because this 33-year old feels it’s finally time to be modest and over up. Brown spots, under eye circles, fine lines – there’s only so much a gal can blame on sleepless nights and toddler-filled days. I was quite happy to see that the NEW HYDRA-C Perfect Fusion Make-Up promises even coverage while vitamins C and E moisturize, and after one quick swatch I can attest that it blends in easily and weightlessly. It actually feels silky on the fingertips – a far cry from some of the more heavy, chalky foundations.

The shade is a tad light for my sun-kissed face at the moment, but I am very excited to wear this come fall, and promise to post a FOTD then.

Other buzz-worthy products:

Multi-Colour Powder Blush (Pink Fusion) – I’m a huge fan of strip blushes because I feel like a chemistry major – or perhaps Ashley Abbott a la Y&R – mixing my own concoctions to come up with the perfect product (or in this case, colour). After seeing the rosewood base (swatched below) I assumed I could warm up the blush for a beachy look, but alas, the mid-tones are decidedly cool and when blended together (see above swatch) give off the perfect petal pink – more suited to summer nights than days. Still incredibly pretty, even on darker skin tones.

Volume Precision Mascara – no Marcelle review would be complete without a shout out to their famous mascara!

“Its ultra-flexible polymer brush with microchambers seizes lashes one by one, without clumps. The bristles come in variable lengths and are cleverly aligned to ensure clean, precise definition. Enriched with olive oil and rice brand wax, the revitalizing lightweight gel formula provides maximal volume without any heavy feeling.”

For a limited time and in participating stores only, buy one Volume Precision Mascara and get the second one FREE OF CHARGE!

(This promo is valid on ALL Marcelle mascaras, including their Power Volume, Lash Extreme and Ultimate Lash mascaras as well.)

Visit Marcelle’s YouTube Channel for tips and techniques on how to get their hottest looks, including step-by-step tutorials and product and shade selections.

And don’t forget – for a limited time, when you buy any of Marcelle’s three best-selling products – Cleansing Cloths, Multi-Colour Powder Blush (Timeless Charm) and Lux Gloss Sheer (Sorbet) – $0.50 will be donated to Because I am a Girl. The three products are available at the majority of retailers across Canada that sell Marcelle products, and are easily recognizable in their special pink packaging.


Marcelle Cosmetics can be purchased online (Canadians only) and at more than 2,500 drug and mass retailers in Canada. Americans can purchase Marcelle by calling 1-800-387-7710 ext 352 or 353.


One lucky Listen to Lena! reader will win a gift basket with ALL the Marcelle products you see above! (Value $200). To enter, simply visit Marcelle Cosmetics and choose three (3) other products that you have your eye on, and then leave a comment here telling us what they are. Who knows, some of them may make their way into your gift basket ;)

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

(1) Follow my blog, Listen to Lena! (2 extra entries!)
(2) “Like” Listen to Lena! on Facebook
(3) NEW Follow Listen to Lena! on Twitter
(4) “Like” Marcelle on Facebook
(5) Follow Marcelle on Twitter
(6) Tweet daily: Please use this Marcelle Giveaway Tweet.

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

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  1. D.Calvert

    The 3 I would like to try1)Marcelle Minerals bronzing Make-up2)Marcelle Minerals – Eye Shadow – Rose satin3)Vita-Lip Plumping Gloss – Angelicacalvert0 at telus dot net

  9. CJ :)

    i would really like to try their* wet&dry eyeshadow quad in urban chic* multi colour powder blush* rouge vitality lipstick in butterscotchjoyflashlight[at]gmail[dot]com

  14. Annie1

    1 Marcelle Minerals Powder Make-up – Natural Beige2 Marcelle Minerals – Eye Shadow – Terra3 Lux Gloss Sheer – Sorbettynancyrobster at gmail dot com

  22. Caroline

    I have my eye on:1. Marcelle Minerals – Eye Shadow 2.Sheer Tint Fluid Moisturizer SPF 15 3. Multi-Colour Bronzing Pressed Powder – Bronze Celebration

  30. Erie

    I want to try:Multi Color powder blushMulti color face powderLux lip gloss in Starletarickan at gmail dot com

  35. tumyii

    so many great products! i would love to try:1. lux lip gloss sheer – magic2. pressed powder – translucent3. khol eyeliner – soft blacktumyiix at gmail dot com

  43. 409cope

    I love-1.Lux Gloss Sheer in Passion2.Marcelle's Mineral Powder Blush in Pink Glow3.Wet & Dry Eyeshadow in Electric Dream. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

  51. Holly

    I would love:1)Marcelle Minerals – Eye Shadow – Terra2)Rouge Xpression Lipstick – Enchantement3)Lux Metallic Liquid Eyeliner – Jademildlyamusing at gmail . com

  56. Glogirl

    I would love to try:- Lux Gloss in Whisper- Oil Free Matte Finish Make-up – Ivory-Wild Pattern Lip Gloss in Multi-Zebra

  64. ksceviour

    I like the Marcelle Minerals – Eye Shadow -Halo Pressed Powder – Translucent DarkSheer Tint Fluid Moisturizer SPF 15 – Luminous Beigeksceviour at hotmail dot com

  79. roswell

    oh the feline eyes is soo cool. my teenage daughter loves to do this1) the Wet & Dry Eyeshadow Quad – Royalty would be great abd the 2)Wild Pattern Multi-Use Pressed Powder – Untamed Tiger (for the cat eyes)3) and the Wild Pattern Lip Gloss in the fierce colors are GREAT!staceyx at telus dot net

  89. Lindsay S

    The 3 things i have my eye on!1. Marcelle Minerals – Eye Shadow – Terra2. Rouge Xpression Lipstick – Delight3. Marcelle Minerals Powder Make-up – IvoryThank you for the giveaway!!

  98. karasceviour

    I would love the: oil free matte finish makeup,,marcelle minerals bronzing powder,,and the vita-lip plumping gloss. karasceviour at hotmail dot com

  104. dor

    Marcelle Minerals Powder Make-up – Natural BeigeLash Extreme Mascara – Barely Black2 in 1 Retractable Plumping Lipliner – CinnamonI love them all.dorcontest at gmail dot com

  109. Belinda M

    I would like to try the Marcelle Minerals – Eye Shadow – Terra, the Sheer Tint Fluid Moisturizer SPF 15 and the Pressed Powder – Translucentbluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

  121. Bee W Bedard

    I would like to try1. the Wild Pattern Lip Gloss2. Power volume mascara3. Marcelle Minerals – Eye Shadow -Halo brendawitherspoon at hotmail dot com

  130. Dee

    love the Wet & Dry Eyeshadow – Amazone, Liquid Eyeliner Pen – Olive, and Vita-Lip Plumping Gloss – Angelica :)deeg131 at gmail dot com

  146. Tammi @ My Organized Chaos

    One of the things I need is that foundation!! I have red patches {darn aging} and never can get even coverage. That and all the others either goes too oily or leaves my face peeling – love to try!I also like: Wet & Dry Eyeshadow – Choco ChicLiquid Eyeliner Pen ~ chocolatGreat post, Lena!!!

  162. Heidi

    Marcelle Minerals Bronzing powder – BrazilMarcelle Minerals – Eye Shadow – TerraSheer Tint Fluid Moisturizer SPF 15 – Crème Beige

  164. Tania B

    I would love to try:1) True Radiance Make-up SPF 15 – Ivory Beige2) Concealer Palette3) Vita-Lip Plumping Gloss – Organza

  185. Jen P

    i like:- sheer tint fluid moisturizer- oil free matte finish makeup- concealer palettepenguinjo99 at gmail dot com

  202. MissT

    I like these 3 Marcelle Products1)Sheer Tint Fluid Moisturizer SPF 152)Multi-Colour Bronzing Pressed Powder – Bronze Celebration3)Marcelle Minerals – Eye Shadow – Playa

  218. Rebecca

    I would love to try the Moisture Rich Moisturizing Makeup, Rouge Vitality Lipstick – Almost Nude, and Marcelle Minerals – Eye Shadow – Terra!! Too FAB!rebthecatsitter at gmail.com

  226. ewffan

    I would love to try 1. Sheer Tinted Fluid Moisterizer2. Vita Lip Plumping Gloss3. Marcelle Mineral Eye Shadowsylivys at hotmail dot com

  238. flowerchild

    i would love to try the -Marcelle Minerals Powder Make-up – Natural Beige-Rouge Vitality Lipstick – Odyssey-Wet & Dry Eyeshadow Quad – Urban Chicthanksflower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

  246. renee

    I like the Wet & Dry Eyeshadows, Khol Eyeliner – Soft Blackeyeliner pencil, and Concealer Palettereneetaylor at sympatico dot ca

  269. Amy

    I like the eyeshadow: Wet & Dry Eyeshadow Quad – Tropics, the Multi-Colour Bronzing Pressed Powder – Bronze Celebration and the Wild Pattern Multi-Use Pressed Powderthanks for the chance!amym_brown @ hotmail.com

  275. Nicole

    Three Marcelle products I would like to try:1. Marcelle Minerals eye shadow in Opal – so pretty!2. 2-in-1 retractable eyeliner in Copper – I've always loved the look of copper eyeliner!3. Lux gloss sheer in Passion – I am obsessed with lip gloss!Thanks!sunshine_279 at hotmail dot com

  282. Jen M

    Wet & Dry Eyeshadow Quad – RoyaltyKhol Eyeliner – Soft BlackLash Extreme Mascara – Barely Blackjenyasha87 at hotmail dot com

  292. Debbie

    I like:Rouge Xpression Lipstick – Delight in RevolutionOil Free Matte Finish Make-up (Blush Beige)Minerals Bronzing Powdermommakoala(at)cogeco(dot)ca

  301. Kittenish

    I would love to try 1. Wild Pattern Lip Gloss – Fierce Mix2. Lux Diamond Liquid Eyeliner – Silver3. Vita-Lip Plumping Gloss – Angelicakittenishcutie {at} gmail {dot} com

  306. trishsmth

    I would love to try the Marcelle Minerals Eye Shadow – Playa, Sheer Tinted Fluid Moisterizer and the Khol Eyeliner – Soft Black

  320. JoannaL

    would love to tryOil Free Matte Finish Make-up – perfect for my acne prone skin!Multi-Colour Bronzing Pressed Powder – Bronze Celebration – love that this has five different shades! customizable!!Rouge Xpression Lipstick – Sentimental – very beautiful and wearable!

  343. emi-mua

    1)Bronzing Pressed Powder – Tropical Bronze2)Lux Metallic Liquid Eyeliner3)Marcelle Minerals – Eye Shadow(1)i folow ur blog(2)I like u on FB(4)I like Marcelle on FB

  463. Burcu

    I like Marcelle Minerals Powder Blush – Pink Glow,Ultimate Lash Mascara – Black and Lux Gloss Sheer – Sorbetfrankburcu(at)gmail(dot)com

  469. Minora

    I would love to try:1. Liquid Eyeliner in Olive2. Multi Color powder blush3. Rouge Vitality Lipstick in Praline.luscious_clementine at yahoo dot com

  514. I'm Lindsay

    I love eye products so I'm going with: Marcelle Minerals – Eye Shadow as well as the Lux Diamond Liquid Eyeliner in Silver. For my third product I pick Sheer Tint Fluid Moisturizer since it contains a SPF 15.stufflindsaybought[remove]@[remove]gmail.com

  516. DawsonDee

    I would love to try…1) Marcelle Minerals Rose Satin Eye Shadow2) Velvety Powder Blush – Natural3) Lip Definition Crayon – Nudetruenorthtreasures (at) yahoo *dot* ca

  571. Bajanjamie

    The three products that I'd get are:1. NewAge Anti-Wrinkle Make-Up2. Bronzing Pressed Powder3. Marcelle Minerals Eye Shadow in Graphite

  619. Jennie Yuen

    Three products I like are:- Marcelle Minerals – Eye Shadow – Graphite- Oil Free Matte Finish Make-Up – Barely There- Rouge Vitality Lipstick – Frivolous Pinksweetcivic604(at)yahoo(d0t)ca

  624. tlcrum06

    Visited Marcelle 1 Vita-Lip Plumping Gloss Angelica2 Wet & Dry Eyeshadow Quad in Urban Chic3 Multi Color Powder Blushtlcrum06 at att dot net

  645. SweetShenanigans

    I've seen Marcelle frequently in my local drugs stores! I also like:1.Marcelle Minerals – Eye Shadow – Halo2. Wet & Dry Eyeshadow Quad – Nude Attitude3. Khol Eyeliner – Dark Browngirl23rocks at hotmail dot com

  653. Soozle

    I also have my eye on1) Wet & Dry Eyeshadow – Polar2) Multi-Colour Bronzing Pressed Powder – Bronze Celebration3) Vita-Lip Plumping Gloss – Angelicasbabij2 at shaw dot ca

  689. leanne_mac

    The 3 items I would like to try are:Lash Extreme Mascara – Barely Blackconcealer paletteVita-Lip Plumping Glossleannemacg at gmail.com

  709. Fleur

    I would love to try these three products:Multi-Colour Powder Blush – Pink FusionRouge Xpression Lipstick – DelightRouge Xpression – Paris Rose

  751. TinyTotsx2

    i would love to try these three products and just might have to go ut and buy them.1) Lux Gloss Sheer in Magic2)Multi colour face Powder Luminous Veil3)Marcelle Minerals Eye Shadows in Playa

  790. Jennifer L.

    I would love to try their: – Rouge Xpression Lipstick in "Sensation"- Lux Gloss in "Whisper"and – Liquid Eyeliner Pen in "Olive"jentam777 at gmail dot com

  804. collifornia

    -Marcelle Minerals Powder Make-up – Natural Beige-Sheer Tint Fluid Moisturizer SPF 15 – Bronze Soleil-Multi-Colour Powder Blush – Pink Fusionholliister at gmail dot com

  824. jonandjules

    I'd like to try1) Marcelle Minerals Powder Make-up – but I'm not sure which shade. Need to check it out in-store!2)2-in-1 Retractable Eyeliner – Amethyst for something a bit different (for me)3)Wet & Dry Eyeshadow Quad – Urban Chicjonandjules (at) hotmail (dot) com

  857. karla camille foronda

    I love to try the Marcelle Minerals Powder Make-up – Natural Beige,Lux Metallic Liquid Eyeliner – Ultraviolet and Marcelle Minerals – Eye Shadow – Terra:))Email;karlaanchetaforonda@yahoo.com