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Summer Beauty: Vasanti Cosmetics

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The following giveaway is open to US and CAN residents.

Have I mentioned that it’s an incredible treat to profile all these amazing Canadian cosmetics companies? Next up: Vasanti Cosmetics!

“Made in Canada, and founded by three Canadian women, Vasanti recognizes that women have different needs when it comes to their makeup and have embraced an attitude of inclusivity in developing light-weight, easy-to-use products for all women. From highly pigmented shades to sheer washes of colour, from porcelain foundation to rich warm hues, our colours and formulas beautifully suit all skin types and tones. Vasanti Cosmetics aims to encourage women to celebrate and enhance their natural beauty.”

Since my last review, I must say that I’m addicted to Vasanti’s Liquid Cover Up Oil-Free Foundation and Concealer. In fact, I’ve been using it as a concealer for under eye circles in every picture you’ve seen posted in this beauty event. It has the perfect, creamy texture, goes on weightlessly and camouflages just about every imperfection.

This time around, I received some bright (excuse the pun), summery products to review:

Pictured, from left to right: BrightenUp! – Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator, The North Sea – Vitamin E Infused Lipshine, Caribbean – Vitamin E Infused Lipshine, Brazilian Bronzer – Brightening Mineral Powder.

I’ll come out and say it – I do NOT take care of my skin. I apply moisturizer exactly 16 times per year, reasoning that since I don’t wear foundation, my natural oils will save me from wrinkles (so far so good). Therefore my skin does get dull and flaky from time to time and requires a good scrub down; and that’s why I was very excited to try Vasanti’s BrightenUp! – Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator:

“Dramatically improve your skin’s texture to reveal softer, brighter and younger looking skin! Brightens with powerful papaya enzymes to give radiance, exfoliates with dermatologist grade micro-crystals and gently cleanses with aloe vera, coconut and panthenol.”

I was a little worried that my skin would turn blotchy and red from the “powerful papaya enzymes”, but I’m happy to report that after using the product, my skin was not irritated at all. In fact, other than a very slight tingle while I was massaging it in, the face rejuvenator was incredibly easy on the skin. It took about 3 separate applications for me to notice a tangible difference, but I must say that my skin really has perked up!

(In fact, one friend accused me of having a certain “glow” – to which I vehemently replied, “Oh hell no! It’s just Vasanti’s BrightenUp!”)

Next, I tried both Vitamin E Infused Lipshines. Here’s a peek at The North Sea, described as a nude beige with light reflecting shimmer.

Out of the tube, it would not have been my preferred colour as I found it the shade too neutral (though I did love the shimmery accents). However, once on the lips, the colour actually looked a lot more pink than nude and seemed to mesh well with my natural lip colour for a shade that almost anyone can wear.

But the real star of the show was the feel and texture of the gloss. There is absolutely no stickiness and it glides on effortlessly, conditioning at the same time. My lips actually started feeling better as I wore it, and I couldn’t resist pressing them together from time to time to soak in the moisture. LOVE this gloss.

Finally, LOVE the artisan packaging of the Brazilian Bronzer. I also love that the colour is buildable, goes on without streaking and is far from your typical orange bronzer – the colour is authentically golden.

I recommend you click the above picture to enlarge. As you’ll see, not a trace of Oompa Loompa in sight – it’s all Golden Goddess, baby!


Vasanti Cosmetics can be purchased at Rexall and Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Canada, and online at vasanticosmetics.com.


One lucky Listen to Lena! reader will win a Vasanti Prize Pack, including BrightenUp!, two Vitamin E Infused Lipshines, a Brazilian Bronzer, an Ultra Luxe Lipstick with Peptide Technology, a Micronized Silky Blush and two Pure Pigment Mineral Shimmer Powders – for a total value of $150!

To enter, visit Vasanti Cosmetics online and choose three (3) other products that you simply must have. Then, leave a comment here telling us what they are.

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” Vasanti Cosmetics on Facebook
(5) Follow Vasanti Cosmetics on Twitter
(6) Tweet daily: Please use this Vasanti Cosmetics Giveaway Tweet.

I’ll draw for a winner on August 7th. Good luck everybody!

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Comments

  6. Linda Kish

    I would like BrightenUp! – Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator, Paradise City – Light Reflecting Eye & Cheek Putty and V1 – Liquid Cover Up Oil-Free Foundation and Concealerlkish77123 at gmail dot com

  9. Glogirl

    I would love to have:-Liquid Cover Up Oil-Free Foundation and Concealer-Grenada Tinted Lipbalm-Sayan – Micronized Silky Blush

  10. trishsmth

    I would choose the Liquid Cover Up Oil-Free Foundation and Concealer, Wonders of the World Under Eye & Blemish Concealer & the Gel Lip and Cheek Stain with Anti-Oxidants

  29. ksceviour

    I would love to have the Conditioning Long Lash MascaraEiffel Tower – Silky Eyeshadow DuoV3 – Liquid Cover Up Oil-Free Foundation and Concealerksceviour at hotmail dot com

  35. NT

    I would love to try :Conquer 3-in-1 StickLiquid Cover Up Oil-Free Foundation and Concealerand Conditioning Long Lash Mascara

  46. roswell

    the 1)Enchanted Kingdom – Light Reflecting Eye & Cheek Putty looks really great 2)Professional Liner / Angle Brush would be really handy3)Conditioning Long Lash Mascara is always great to have toostaceyx at telus dot net

  54. Annie1

    I'd love to try theCape Town Universal Brow Powder Cleopatra LinerTinseltown Eye Colour Palettenancyrobster at gmail dot com

  62. Erie

    I would like to get my hands on Eye Wonder, Tinted Lip Balm in Tahiti, and Gel Lip and Cheek Stain in Monsoon!arickan at gmail dot com

  69. renee

    1. BrightenUp! – Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator2. EYE WONDER – Triple Action Peptide Eyecream3. Andes – Micronized Silky Blushreneetaylor at sympatico dot ca

  75. Tinatchick

    My choices:1) Y2 – Wonders of the World Under Eye & Blemish Concealer2) Conquer 3-in-1 Stick 3) Brazilian Bronzer – Brightening Mineral Powder

  83. tumyii

    so many great items! i would pick:1. ultra creamy eye pencil with anti-oxidants in volta2. conditioning long lash mascara3. nude pink lip kitthe eye wonder triple action peptide eye cream looks great too!tumyiix at gmail dot com

  95. Bajanjamie

    I'd go for:1. EYE WONDER – Triple Action Peptide Eyecream2. Liquid Cover Up Oil-Free Foundation and Concealer3. Gel Lip and Cheek Stain

  100. Mom vs. the boys

    *Eye Wonder*Tidal Wave – Gel Lip and Cheek Stain with Anti-Oxidants fresh berry flush*Y2 – Wonders of the World Under Eye & Blemish Concealermomvstheboys at gmail dot com

  108. flowerchild

    i would love to have the-Colombia Tinted Lipbalm -V3 – Face Base Powder Foundation-Eiffel Tower – Silky Eyeshadow Duothanksflower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

  113. Lelo Therese

    Liked' you on FB and followed your twitter @leloartistryI'd choose the Eye Wonder Eye Cream, Conditioning Long Lash Mascara and the Liquid Cover up! xoxo

  117. Macbella2

    I would love to try the Rockies Micronized Silky Blush, the Tasman Lipshine and the Face Base!I am following both Lena and Vasanti on FB and Twitter and tweeted (macbella2)Thanks :)

  132. Tania B

    I would choose:1. EYE WONDER – Triple Action Peptide Eyecream2. Conquer 3-in-1 Stick 3. Mount Rushmore – Silky Eyeshadow Duo

  140. 409cope

    I like-1.Silky Eyeshadow in Sea Green Shimmer2.Brazilian Bronzer3.Micronized Silky Blush in Everestcardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

  149. tanyab79

    The North Sea – Vitamin E Infused Lipshine Colosseum – Silky Eyeshadow DuoEnchanted Kingdom – Light Reflecting Eye & Cheek Putty

  153. SweetShenanigans

    I'd love to have the:1. O2 – Wonders of the World Under Eye & Blemish Concealer2. Cape Town Universal Brow Powder3. Cairo – Silky Eyeshadowgirl23rocks at hotmail dot com

  173. dor

    I would love to try the….Conquer 3-in-1 Stick,Ultra Creamy Lip Pencil with Anti-Oxidants andConditioning Long Lash Mascara dorcontest at gmail dot com

  177. MissT

    Must have-V0 – Liquid Cover Up Oil-Free Foundation and Concealer-Manhattan 24/7 Eye Colour Palette-Cleopatra Liquid Eye Liner

  186. Fiona

    My three picks:- Creamy lip pencil in Thames- Magic Eyeliner- Paradise City Eye and Cheek Puttyfionabarnowl at care2 dotcom

  192. Holly

    I would get the Tahiti – Tinted Lipbalm, Manhattan 24/7 Eye Colour Palette, and Professional Eyeshadow Brush.mildlyamusing at gmail.com

  200. Belinda M

    I also like the Liquid Cover Up Oil-Free Foundation and Concealer, Triple Action Peptide Eyecream and Flamingo Fire – Pure Pigment Mineral Shimmer Powderbluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

  214. jann

    I'd like to try:- Face Base Oil-Free Powder Foundation-The Manhatten 24/7 eye color palette-Sayan – Micronized Silky Blush

  219. Nicole

    Three Vasanti products I would love to have:1. Wonders of the World Concealer 2. Conditioning Long Lash Mascara 3. Pure Pigment Mineral Shimmer Powder in SnowflakeThanks!sunshine_279 at hotmail dot com

  228. D.Calvert

    I would pick the Gel Lip and Cheek stain,Enchanted Kingdom – Light Reflecting Eye & Cheek Putty and the conditiong long lash mascara!calvert0 at telus dot net

  248. leanne_mac

    I would like the Magic Eyeliner,Conquer 3-in-1 Stick, V0 – Liquid Cover Up Oil-Free Foundation and Concealer leannemacg at gmail.com

  263. Joty Gill

    I LOVE Vasanti products. The 3 products that I must have are the BrightenUp! – Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator, the Magic Liner and the Red Sea – Vitamin E Infused Lipshine :)

  265. Debbie

    I would get the: * Liquid Cover Up Oil-Free Foundation and ConcealerBahamas Tinted Lipbalm Norwegian – Vitamin E Infused Lipshine mommakoala(at)cogeco(dot)ca

  287. Karyn

    I would like to try:1) Pure Pigment Mineral Shimmer Powder in Moon Dust2) Professional Contour Eyeshadow brush3) Tinseltown Eye Colour Pallette.

  327. Jen M

    I'd love Norwegian – Vitamin E Infused Lipshine in pale shimmering pink, Conditioning Long Lash Mascara & Manhattan 24/7 Eye Colour Palettejenyasha87 at hotmail dot com

  354. Jennifer L.

    I love their:- Caribbean – Vitamin E Infused Lipshine – Volta – Ultra-Creamy Pencil – Brasov Silky Eyeshadowjentam777 at gmail dot com

  362. collifornia

    – Paradise City – Light Reflecting Eye & Cheek Putty- Brazilian Bronzer – Brightening Mineral Powder- Rockies – Micronized Silky Blushholliister at gmail dot com

  391. karla camille foronda

    Id love to have Magic Liner(http://vasanticosmetics.com/ca/eye-products/magic-liner/magic-liner.html), Tidal Wave – Gel Lip and Cheek Stain with Anti-Oxidants (http://vasanticosmetics.com/ca/cheek-products/gel-lip-cheek-stain/tidal-wave-gel-lip-and-cheek-stain-with-anti-oxidants.html), and Thames – Ultra-Creamy Pencil(http://vasanticosmetics.com/ca/lip-products/ultra-creamy-lip-pencil-anti-oxidants/thames-ultra-creamy-pencil-with-anti-oxidants.html)email:karlaanchetaforonda@yahoo.com

  425. anya

    Tidal Wave – Gel Lip and Cheek Stain with Anti-Oxidants, Y2 – Wonders of the World Under Eye & Blemish Concealer and Paradise City – Light Reflecting Eye & Cheek Putty.

  473. Soozle

    I LOVE the:1)BrightenUp! – Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator2)Gel Lip and Cheek Stain in Monsoon3) Colosseum – Silky Eyeshadow Duosbabij2 at shaw dot ca

  505. Burcu

    I like Conditioning Long Lash Mascara , Ultra Creamy Eye Pencil with Anti-Oxidants and Manhattan 24/7 Eye Colour Palettefrankburcu(at)gmail(dot)com

  532. Amy

    I must have the Himalayas – Micronized Silky Blush, the Canada – Soft Finish Matte Lipstick with Anti-Oxidants and the Eiffel Tower – Silky Eyeshadow Duothanks for the chanceamym_brown @ hotmail.com

  554. Huguette E.

    I like the Wonders of the World Under Eye & Blemish Concealer, the Tidal Wave – Gel Lip and Cheek Stain with Anti-Oxidants and the Mount Rushmore – Silky Eyeshadow Duo.henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  623. tlcrum06

    My 3 Vasanti products:-Himalayas – Micronized Silky Blush-Tinseltown Eye Colour Palette-Arabian – Vitamin E Infused Lipshinetlcrum06 @ att dot net

  663. Karine

    I must have the brazilian bronzer, the cape town universal brow powder and the gel lip/cheek stain! Karine (karinef27@gmail.com)

  665. Pamela

    Wow, choosing just three is tough!! I would pick the Professional Blush brush, the Liquid Cover Up Oil-Free Foundation and Concealer in "Fair", and finally, the Grenada Tinted Lipbalm in "Sheer Brown Berry Red"Thanks…good luck to all!

  687. Erin

    i simply must have – wonders of the world concealer, gel lip and cheek stain, conditioning long lash mascara…

  761. PaulineMilner

    From the Vasanti Cosmetics website, I would like to try:1. Sand Dune Pure Pigment Mineral Shimmer Powder2. Andes Micronized Silky Blush3. Coral Sea Vitamin E Infused LipshineThanks for the great giveaway. ~Paulinedod@rogers.com

  781. trixx

    I'd love the Y2 Wonders of the World Under Eye & Blemish Concealer, the Statue of Liberty Silky Eyeshadow Duo and the Monsoon Gel Lip and Cheek Stain!