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Colour:

A brand new season not only calls for new fashion and hair trends, but it’s also a time for you to refresh your make-up case with the new hot hues of the season.

Colorful eye make-up is one of the key trends this Spring. Whether the shades are faded or bold and vibrant, it is simply the IT trend to wear for both day and night events. Extra long-wear is the way to go ladies. When night falls, your make-up will look just as good as when you applied it earlier on in the day.

Chanel Spring 2013

Marcelle Velvety Eye Shadow + Primer with its 12H+ HOLD is waterproof, crease proof, smudge proof, sets quickly (Who has time to wait around for their eye shadow base to dry?? We all have better things to do!)  and even soothes the eye by providing a cool effect upon application to the eyelid. Not only does it soothe the skin, it also prevents signs of aging and contains antioxidants to protect the skin. Being on trend and pampering your peepers in one simple step? Yes! I think we are on to something here… ;)

Available in 6 glamorous shades for looks that last and last! Wear it alone for a sheer wash of long-lasting colour or as a primer under your favorite Marcelle eye shadows.

This season, if you are intending to use neutral tones to get the look, pair it with a bold lip, such as Marcelle Rouge Xpression in Obsession and you can be sure to turn heads! If you are going for something more fun, more runway– like a blue shade, then stick to a nude lip and keep the focus solely on those pretty eyes.

It is not a rumor: Actress Karine Vanasse is the new face of Marcelle!

Marcelle is extremely proud to announce Karine Vanasse as the new face for the brand. The actress, well known for her many roles in television series as well as on the big screen, will soon appear in Marcelle skincare and make-up advertising.

Karine Vanasse, the new face of Marcelle
Karine always appeared as naturally beautiful, with no need for superficial extravagance. Marcelle, with its hypo-allergenic and perfume-free products, is a brand that fits perfectly with her personality and that matches her values. “When a public figure associates with a brand, states Karine Vanasse, the general public isn’t fooled. People feel when there is truth behind the collaboration, when the person’s values correspond to those of the brand.” If the actress is happy and proud of her new role as spokesmodel for Marcelle skincare and make-up, it truly is because she shares the brand’s philosophy and core traits. Gentleness, efficacy, authenticity, trustworthiness, Canadian-made, focusing on natural beauty; those are some of the values shared by both the accomplished woman that is Karine Vanasse and the cosmetic brand.

« I enjoy taking care of myself, caring for my skin, confides Vanasse. It’s a moment for myself! I like the idea of making women feel beautiful by accentuating their best features rather than looking to be beautiful. Canadian women feel a really close connection to Marcelle. It has been developed for us, for our skin. The quality of the products is there and I believe that is why Canadian women keep going back to the brand.”

A page in history
Marcelle celebrates its 80^th anniversary in 2013. This new association marks yet another landmark in our brand’s beauty credentials. “It is an honor for us that Karine accepted to become the new face of Marcelle and to write with us another page in our brand history”, proudly says François Lafortune, Vice-President of Marketing for Groupe Marcelle. “Karine’s authenticity, her keen mind and her contagious liveliness really speaks to women, who can relate to her”, adds Cathy Samson, Marketing Director for Marcelle.

The association between Marcelle and Karine Vanasse had to be strong, significant, sincere and more profound than a signature on a dotted line between a brand and a beautiful celebrity. Karine, with her personal qualities, her natural beauty and her authenticity, embodies the brand image. Marcelle is extremely proud to confirm that Karine Vanasse will be seen as the new spokesmodel in ads for some of the brand’s biggest spring 2013 launches.

Marcelle’s new leading lady sums it up in a few words: “Marcelle, for me, is both fashion-forward and simple, at once. It is beauty without compromise.”

Aren't the Holidays the most wonderful time of the year!? But, it's also a time when we tend to neglect ourselves trying to be every bit of the perfect Martha Stewart host. Honestly, I don't know how she does it (maybe she has a couple of little elves helping her out?). But for every other woman out there, juggling all this holiday madness can get quite overwhelming!

Who can claim to have mastered the art of cleaning the house, while baking a few dozen assorted christmas cookies, wrapping presents perfectly (after having found the time to actually go out looking for THE perfect gift for everyone) and helping out the kids make homemade ornaments? Oh, and let's not forget the meal planning and of course...making snowflakes out of construction paper to hang in the windows!

We figured it was time to give all women a little break.

Enter: Marcelle Beauty Gift Sets.

Holiday Beauty Gift Sets SRP $22.95

All four gift sets come with a luxurious sequined clutch for a little holiday sparkle!  Simply choose your favorite colour (or get all four!).

Giving beauty products is basically a no-brainer - everybody loves them. And gift sets are perfect because they are almost always a steal! So, whether you decide on a gift from you to you to reward yourself for another perfectly executed holiday juggling act, or if you opt to gift these to a few lucky women in your life to cut yourself some slack during the holiday shopping frenzy, you will love our Holiday Beauty Gift Sets.

And best of all, no wrapping necessary, as they already come packaged up with a cute silver clutch. Simply add a bow (yes, on yours too) and brighten up someone's day this holiday season.

Smoldering brown eyes, graphic cat eyes, picture-perfect skin and après-ski cheeks are just a few ways to look amazing this coming season and Marcelle has got you covered!

Lanvin, Blumarine, Jason Wu - Fall 2012

The biggest Fall 2012 make-up trend will be most seen with eye shadow: expect to see a lot of  jewel and earth tones. Dust your eyes with golds, bronze hues, greens, browns, gunmetal shades and blues.

Marcelle Cosmetics new versatile Eye Shadow Quads come in 9 different shades to let you create infinite and sophisticated make-up looks from subtle to dramatic. New chic look, new and improved formula!

Speaking of new formula, this one is also offered in an innovative Monochromatic eye shadow that offers a mix of 4 finishes of 1 colour in the same pan; mixing mattes with glamorous shimmers! Each quad can be blended together to create a tone-on-tone effect or colours can be used separately for various looks.

In total, 72 fascinating shades available!

Shown: Jungle Fever, Sundance, Rose Couture, Moody Blues, Black Magic, Mauve On Over SRP $15.95

Dramatic flicks and intense colours characterize the coolest cat-eyes this season! The bolder, the better this fall! For a less intense look, a thick stroke of liquid liner will do and Marcelle Waterproof Dip-Pen Liquid Eyeliner 10 H+ is just the right shape to get the look!

Waterproof Liquid Dip-Pen Eyeliner 10H+, Available in 4 shades. SRP $13.95

BB lovers everywhere rejoice! Marcelle introduces two new BB Creams : the BB Cream Anti-Aging +SPF 20 and BB Cream-to-Powder!

-BB Anti-Aging + SPF 20
The ultimate skin enhancer (lightweight moisturizer, tinted corrector, make-up base, sunscreen) +
-Immediate lifting effect
-Instantly fills fine lines and wrinkles
-Gives a healthy golden glow

Intrigued? Find out more about what it can do for you here.

BB Cream Anti-Aging + SPF 20, available in 2 shades. SRP $28.95

-BB Cream-to-Powder 
A creamy texture that transforms into a powdery finish! It may be worn alone or over BB Cream for more coverage. It certainly is an ideal format for quick touch-ups and instant results, with mirror and puff.

8 in 1 Multi-Benefits. The first BB Cream-to-Powder formulated especially for Canadian women. Having a hard time finding it in stores? Purchase online and have it delivered to your front door!

BB Cream-to-Powder, available in 2 shades. SRP $22.95

Available now in stores or online at shop.marcelle.com

It's time to start planning your fall beauty look!