Night of Swatching: MAC + Vasanti Go Canada! Palette.

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Hello pretty ladies!  Sorry I’ve been quiet on the blog front this week.  I had a hard bout with a cough, cold, and flu (the trifecta!) earlier this week and I was in bed all day.

Now that I’ve bounced back from that nasty crap — well, sort of — I took a trip to my nearest MAC store to grab a couple of eyeshadows.  Oh yes, a happy ending. :)  I decided on Arena eyeshadow (thanks to Michelle of Lipstick Rules).  It’s an amazing light peach that is perfect for an all-over colour wash.  The other eyeshadow, Coquette, is a gorgeous taupe that is perfect for the crease for a work friendly look.

MAC Coquette, MAC Arena (+ bonus smiley!)

MAC Arena swatch, MAC Coquette swatch
Ah, why do mattes swatch so blotchy!

By the way, I was surprised to hear that I am now NC35; a far cry from last summer’s NC42.  My gosh, I feel so pale!

Look What I Won!

I came home to see this in the mail!  I was lucky enough to win one of Vasanti Cosmetics Go Canada! Palette during their Olympics giveaway.  Vasanti gave away 14 palettes to match the 14 gold medals our Canadian athletes won in Vancouver.  By the way, how incredible were we in the Olympics?  I’m so proud to be Canadian!

So, are you ready?  Good.  Here are the swatches.

The gold was the least pigmented of all the eyeshadows, but very finely milled.  The silver had chunkier sparkles.  The bronze and white were the most pigmented of all, with the same creamy feel as the gold.  Just look at that bronze!  I can hardly wait to wear it.  The red is a very sheer red lipstick that is perfect for red lippie wimps. :P

I just loooove this palette.  I’ll definitely be looking out for other Vasanti products in the near future.

Vasanti Cosmetics is sold in select Shoppers Drugmart, Rexall Pharmaplus, and online.

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21 Responses to Night of Swatching: MAC + Vasanti Go Canada! Palette.

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  1. Glitter Geek’s Top 10 Products of Summer 2010. says:
    August 22, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    [...] 8. MAC Eyeshadow in Arena. [...]

  2. Smudged Navy Liner and Pink Lips FOTD. says:
    October 18, 2010 at 6:33 am

    [...] medium brown (MAC Soft Brown) and blend into the crease.  To create depth, layer a matte taupe (MAC Coquette) over the medium brown.  Bring the taupe to the outer corners and up slightly.  For the fun part, [...]

  3. Madmen Inspired Look (with Two Different Lip Colours)! says:
    October 30, 2010 at 12:14 am

    [...] Buck) to the natural crease and lightly blend.  Using a small detail brush, pick up a matte taupe (MAC Coquette) and trace along the lower edge of the crease to deepen the colour.  Using the same colour, apply [...]

  4. Two Looks: Daytime and Evening Makeup Using Chanel Ombres Perlées de Chanel Eyeshadow Palette. says:
    January 23, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    [...] the eyes, apply a matte taupe (MAC Coquette) on the crease and blend out softly.  Take a peach pink (Pink) and pat all over the lid with the [...]

  5. Signs of Spring: Pretty Colours and Berry Stained Lips. says:
    February 13, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    [...] outer third of the lid for a subtle contrast.  Using a pointed crease brush, apply a matte taupe (MAC Coquette) on the crease to add depth.  Then, add a pop of violet (Auraline Bright Violet) to the outer V [...]

  6. Glossy Dark Red Lips with FACE atelier and CHANEL. says:
    April 22, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    [...] the eyes, brighten your lids by patting on a low shimmer light peach (MAC Arena) eyeshadow.  Using a fluffy blending brush, lightly blend a dark shimmery taupe (MAC Satin Taupe) [...]

  7. FOTD: Craving Colour. says:
    July 17, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    [...] For the eyes, build up the colour by patting on a bright teal (Sleek Chaos i-Divine Palette) all over the lid and on the lower lash line. Blend the colour into the crease, then apply a medium brown on the crease. Deepen the outer crease by adding a dark brown. On the outer lid, blend in a vibrant purple (Auraline Bright Violet) and the outer third of the lower lash line.  Highlight the brow bone and inner corners with a light peach (MAC Arena). [...]

Comments

    • Thank you, for being an enabler. :P Coquette is another surprise for me. It’s what I’ve been looking for forever. Perfect crease colour for my skintone. We have similar skintones so it might work for you too! Just sayin. ;)

      And you’re welcome!

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    • OMG are you serious? It would look so lovely on you!

      I’ve been discovering all these amazing Canadian brands that I might do a blog giveaway or something for my international friends. :) Maybe after 100 followers. Ha! So far away.

      Reply

  7. I love Arena!!
    As for vasanti of course im a fan but have heard so many good things about the Go Canada Palette I need to own this one!! Great review girl

    Reply

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