Vasanti Cosmetics Do It in Bed! Night Time Skincare Routine

Did you party a little too hard over the long-weekend? Maybe you had a bit too much Sangria like I did or woke up at 4 am to watch the Royal Wedding. After a long day, the last thing I want to do is remove my makeup and undergo a long beauty routine but going to bed without cleansing can lead to clogged pores, blemishes and nasty breakouts.

With Vasanti’s Do It in Bed Skincare Set you won’t have to wake up with a greasy complexion or an apple-sized zit. The cute little box comes with makeup wipes, eye cream, face serum and lip balm – all the essentials you need to refresh your skin without parabens or sulphates. Keep the box on your bedside table so you can simply reach over to cleanse and nourish without ever having to leave your cozy sheets. There is even an extra slot for your favorite cream, I usually add Vasanti’s Brighten Up Amplified Moisturizer which has all the benefits of a glow boosting exfoliant (you can read more about the Brightening Collection HERE).

The Makeup Magnet Wipes ($12.00) are soaked in Micelle Water to eliminate dirt, oil and impurities without residue. The soft, pore cleansing cloths are gentle, refreshing and effective at removing waterproof formulas without irritating the eyes – perfect for days you don’t have the energy to wash your face.

The Eye Wonder Cream ($42.00) has been one of my favorites for years! The velvety texture is hydrating and rich so it trends to stay put without seeping into my eyes. A little goes a long way and the formula is clinically proven to reduce the look of dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles with a potent blend of peptides, vitamins and botanicals. Use it nightly to appear youthful, rested and revitalized. The cream also moisturizes dry eyelids, brows, lips and cuticles.

The Age is Only a Number Elixir ($62.00) is one of the very first products I tried and it is still fantastic! The oil-serum blend is lightweight, super hydrating and loaded with natural extracts, botanicals, antioxidants, vitamins and anti-aging ingredients that undo damage, improve elasticity and enhance your natural glow. It also helps rebuild collagen, increase firmness, fade wrinkles and brighten. I love how supple, plump and smooth my skin feels and the dewy finish is non-greasy.

After you’ve wiped off your lipstick, make sure to layer on the Rise and Shine Balm ($19.00) infused with a healthy dose of Shea, Mango Butter, Abyssinian Oil and Vitamin E. The lush texture acts like an overnight lip mask, alleviating parched skin and locking in moisture for a kissably soft pout.

This incredible collection retails for $135.00 and comes with a free daytime skincare travel kit! The products are 95% natural, vegan and cruelty-free making it a great gift and an excellent way to maximize your beauty rest.

Vasanti Cosmetics is available at Shoppers Drug Mart and online at vasanticosmetics.com

Vasanti Cosmetics: New Gel Matte Lipsticks, Luminizer Pen and Face Elixir

This is the first review I have published for Vasanti Cosmetics but when I saw the striking colors and read the ingredients of the skin softening elixir I just had to share my fabulous beauty finds. Now that spring has sprung vivid, eye-catching hues are finally back in season and the perfect outfit needs a beautiful lip color to go with it. Matte lips have been all the rage recently and it can be nice to take a break from all the shiny, glossy goodness and embrace a solid, rich pigment that does not glisten or sparkle as you speak.

The new Love Brights – Gel Matte Lipsticks are available in 8 gorgeous shades and although the selection may seem limited the lipsticks are stunning! Vasanti has everything from your basic medium and light pinks to fuchsia, coral, purple-pink, red and a deep vampy plum in case you want to rock the sultry, mysterious look. The pigments also have an extra pop of vibrancy for bold, full-coverage color and they were designed with every skin tone in mind.

Shade- Drunk in Love

I love a scintillating matte finish as much as the next girl but I don’t enjoy desperately rummaging through my bag for a lip balm when the formula dries out my skin. Thankfully these lipsticks are infused with cherry, pomegranate and evening primrose oil for smooth application, decent hydration and long-wear.

The lipsticks have a delicious scent that reminds me of candy and fruit without being overwhelmingly pungent and the shape is very interesting and sleek. They are cut on a very sharp slant or “bullet design” which creates a flat, wide side surface for precise application. The texture is very lightweight yet highly pigmented with enough creaminess to glide on smoothly without layering too thick or clinging to lips.

Shade- Mad Love

*The lipsticks retail for $19.99 each*

When the warm weather hits I know it’s time to break out my highlighting makeup for glowing, luminous skin. The Instant Pick Me Up Luminizer Brightening Pen comes in one universal champagne shade for all skin tones. This soft, liquid highlight can be pumped down directly into the bristles of the brush and applied to the cheek bones, inner corners of the eyes, brow bones, along the nose and anywhere else you desire a wash of radiance.

Enriched with nourishing lychee and mango fruit extracts the luminizer can be applied over foundation and the brush does a decent job at blending the products directly where you want it without having to use your fingers.

Heavily swatched to demonstrate color

The finish has a generous amount of shimmer that catches the light beautifully without being overdone with glitter or sparkle but you do have to work quickly when blending as the color dries and sets quite fast. The highlight adds a lovely, healthy luster to the skin to brighten dull, sallow complexions and retails for $32.00.

I saved my favorite for last because when you use the Age is Only a Number Elixir you may find that you don’t need quite as much highlighting for beautiful looking skin. The innovative 2-in-1 formula combines the incredible benefits of natural face oils with a powerful anti-aging serum and clinically proven active ingredients. All it takes is 1-2 drops twice a day and the rich, nutritive properties go to work with a non-greasy texture.

The serum contains:

* Citrustem- obtained from orange stem cells which firms, tones and strengthens to improve the signs of aging.

*Matrixyl 3000- one of the most popular and effective anti-aging ingredients used to boost collagen and elastin and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

*Ultra filling Spheres- based on the ability of hyaluronic acid and konjac to plump, smooth, fill wrinkles and hydrate.

*Neossance Squalane- derived from sugarcane to penetrate the skin and enhance softness while reducing moisture loss.

*Pomegranate seed oil- fights free radicals with anti-oxidants, regenerates, repairs and strengthens.

*Kalpariane- anti-aging brown algae protects against environmental damage, prevents sagging, repairs, revitalizes and boosts the synthesis of collagen and hyaluronic acid.

*Organic aloe oil- soothes, nourishes and hydrates with vitamins and amino acids.

*Argan oil- hydrates.

*Niacinamide (from vitamin B3)-  prevents water loss, increases elasticity and treats uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation and acne.

If you actually read that long list of impressive ingredients then kudos to you! It does seem like a lot to ask of a little bottle of elixir but I have been using it every night for the last few months and I absolutely love the effects it has on my skin! I notice an immediate glow after I massage it in and it makes my face look like I just got a wonderful facial without all the actual work! When I apply it before bed my skin feels soft, and looks radiant and I love how dewy, fresh and healthy my complexion looks in the morning! It also works well layered under the other products I slather on before nodding off at night so I am definitely a huge fan of the formula! The elixir retails for $62.00 

Vasanti products can be found at Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall and major retail websites such as Birchbox.com and Amazon.com.

*Press samples featured