Some of you may recognize Karine Vanasse from the hit series Revenge. The French-Canadian actress plays Margaux LeMarchal, an ambitious Parisian businesswoman living in New York City who was introduced to viewers in the third season. “She has quite a temper and fights for the truth,” says Karine of her character.
Off screen, Karine lives in between Los Angeles and Montreal. “I’m back and forth because I am producing a movie [in Canada], so I’m earning those frequent flyer miles!” she told us. The friendly and upbeat actress also serves as brand ambassador for skincare brand Marcelle and has done so for the past three years. “All of their products are hypoallergenic and perfume free. It’s been the go-to brand for women in Canada since it launched there. It’s a great skincare and cosmetics line — the partnership made sense and I’m very proud to represent them.”
From the Japanese haircare products she can’t live without to her lip liner trick, we chatted with Karine about all things beauty. Check out some of the highlights from our interview below.
beauty diary karine vanasse
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beauty diary karine vanasse #1
“I’ve been acting since I was young and I met a really great skincare specialist who stressed the importance of washing your face — especially after working on set with all the makeup they use. So for face wash, I use Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel or the 3-in-1 Micellar Solution, depending on the day.”
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beauty diary karine vanasse #2
“I’ve been really into masks lately and I love Cellcosmet Anti-Stress Mattifying Cream Mask. Also, since I’m flying so much, I need to keep my skin as hydrated as possible.”
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beauty diary karine vanasse #3
“Now that I’m in Los Angeles, I never leave the house without SPF. Right now, I use one from Aquafolia. I also use Marcelle Ideal Skin Perfector daily to even out my skin tone before putting on my makeup — it’s a magical product!”
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beauty diary karine vanasse #4
“I like to use a pinkish nude color on my lower lash lines to brighten them up, but still give them a light shade. On set, they use Jouer Lip Definer Pencil in Rose Pale and I love it!”
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beauty diary karine vanasse #5
“My character is a French woman, so I like that they have been playing with my makeup — especially a burgundy lip. I like Surratt Lip Crayon in Alluring or Tom Ford Lipstick in Bruised Plum. I also get to wear false lashes from Velour Lashes and they are amazing.”
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beauty diary karine vanasse #6
“Margaux’s nail color on the show has become mine. I like using OPI nail polish in My Vampire is Buff and layering Samoan Sand over it. It’s my go-to color since I began wearing it. I didn’t use to care about manicures, but it makes a huge difference and it’s just an easy way to feel feminine.”
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beauty diary karine vanasse #7
“Outside of work, I like to let my hair be. I love it when there is a lot of texture and I can use a bunch of bobby pins and let it kind of be wild. So, I like to use Oribe Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray to get that look. I also use Komenuka Bijin Shampoo and Conditioner. It’s a Japanese brand and it’s so, so good! I love the way my hair feels when I use it.”
