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    Dave’s Clinique Fall 2026 GWP at Shoppers Showstopper Giveaway

    Dave’s Clinique Fall 2026 GWP at Shoppers Showstopper Giveaway Calling all Clinique enthusiasts! I’m giving away a truly exciting prize pack on my website that includes my top Clinique products you…

    September 4, 2026
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    Marc Jacobs Daisy Murakami fragrance collection charms

    New York fashion designer Marc Jacobs has partnered with Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami for a limited edition collection of four Daisy fragrances this month that is pure joy. Co-designed by…

    August 11, 2026
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    What’s Your Favourite Clinique Almost Lipstick Shade at Sephora Giveaway! Cheri S told me and I drew her name from all entries.

    What’s Your Favourite Clinique Almost Lipstick shade at Sephora Giveaway I’m celebrating one of the most popular prestige lip colour products in the world this month. Clinique’s Almost Lipstick is a…

    July 24, 2026
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    Morning Live viewers’ fragrance questions answered

    With the cost of fragrances doubling in five years, it is no wonder there are so many questions regarding how to get the most from your scent purchases. I had the…

    July 21, 2026
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    How to properly test a fragrance

    Visit a department store fragrance counter and you’ll undoubtedly spot the biggest perfume sin. Women and men will pick up a tester bottle, pop off the cap and then sniff the…

    July 1, 2026
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    What is a soliflore fragrance?

    What is a soliflore fragrance? One of the most fascinating trends in modern perfumery is a concept called “soliflore”. Simply, it is a single floral aroma – a fragrance that is…

    June 20, 2026
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    5 Seriously Good New Men’s Fragrances for 2026

    There are some seriously good new men’s fragrances arriving online and in-store this month. That’s because the men’s fragrance market has been on fire for the past five years. A new…

    June 16, 2026
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    June 9, 2026
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Fashion designers Viktor and Rolf has just launche Fashion designers Viktor and Rolf has just launched a trio of gourmand-inspired fragrances with eye-popping bottles. Bonbon Caramel Crunch boasts notes of caramel, popcorn and vanilla.  Bonbon Cola Fizz blends notes of fizzy cola, lemon and white musk. And Bonbon Berry Jelly layers notes of blackcurrant, raspberry jelly and peony. They just launched at Sephora. #davelackiebeauty
Here’s a charming new book that is perfect for any Here’s a charming new book that is perfect for any fragrance enthusiast. Writer Christine Wells has written a captivating tale of resilience and love set against the backdrop of mid-century Parisian glamour. Élodie Limeaux’s beloved mother, Aurore, was the most legendary perfumer in France before World War II, renowned for the exquisite fragrances she created for the family company, the House of Limeaux. Now in her twenties, Élodie longs to join the family business but her father refuses.

She decides to enter the Essence of Paris contest run by the French Perfume Institute, hoping that a win will secure investment from Swiss banker Monsieur Caspari, who is looking to launch a new scent for women – and possibly to buy the House of Limeaux. Impressed with her talent, Caspari agrees to back her provided she collaborates with his son, Marcelo. The story follows their relationship and the process of launching a scent. Great fun. #davelackiebeauty
Here is Guerlain’s blockbuster women’s fragrance l Here is Guerlain’s blockbuster women’s fragrance launch for 2026. It’s called L’Heure Bleue and it is an amber-floral scent for her that features a unique ozonic accord evoking the crystalline freshness of the sky at twilight. This airy, fresh note is balanced with a velvety softness of iris and vanilla. It was the creation of inhouse perfumer Delphine Jelk to carefully layers notes of orange blossom, neroli, ozone, orris, iris, jasmine, musk, ambroxan and musk. 

“I wanted to capture the blue hour with the same tenderness as Jacques Guerlain’s L’Heure Bleue from 1912,” she explains. “It is a fragrance that envelops us in a scent that is powerful, yet soft and intimate.”

This is a fragrance that gets better with time. It’s a composition that needs to sit on your skin to fully bloom and mature. At first sniff, I find the neroli and orange blossom a little overpowering along with the iris. But then something magical happens. The scent transforms as the musk and vanilla appear. It becomes this warm floral-gourmand with true lasting power. My advice: Don’t judge L’Heure Bleue until it has sat on your skin for 20 minutes. #davelackiebeauty #guerlain #lheurebleue #fragrance
Excited to be giving away Clinique Chubby Stick Mo Excited to be giving away Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm on Instagram. This is shade 37 “boundless blush”. This fragrance-free lip balm hydrates lips with a sheer wash of colour. Ideal for all skin tones and ages.

To enter, follow @davelackiebeauty & tag a friend who loves makeup. Up to three additional tags are allowed, one per comment. I’ll draw one name at random on September 8th from all those who enter. (Per Instagram rules, I must mention this is in no way sponsored, administrated, or associated with Instagram Inc. or Meta. By entering, entrants confirm they are 18+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.) Open to residents in countries where it is legal to ship beauty products, age 18+; closes September 7th, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST.  Wishing everyone luck.

Please beware of fake accounts using my image or name. This is my only Instagram account. I do not have a private account. Nor do I ever ask for financial or banking information. I never include a link in any message I send. My giveaways are always free. I want all of my wonderful social media friends to be safe. Wishing everyone luck in this awesome giveaway. #davelackiebeauty
Courtier Christian Dior was incredibly superstitio Courtier Christian Dior was incredibly superstitious. He always consulted his personal physic and astrologers before planning any fashion shows or launches. The House of Dior is honouring this heritage with a limited edition Fall 2026  Lucky Clover Colour Collection inspired by the four-leaf clover, the Dior's lucky charm. There are two colour harmonies in the Diorshow 5 Couleurs Eye Palettes. This is 365 Charmed Green containing three finishes: matte, satin and pearly. Each comes in palette couture pouch. This is definitely a collector piece. Available on the brand’s beauty site. #davelackiebeauty
Nina Ricci’s L’Air du Temps is one of the truly ic Nina Ricci’s L’Air du Temps is one of the truly iconic fragrances of the past century. Originally launched in 1948 as a post-war symbol of peace, the fragrance captured the imagination of women around the world who were captivated by the spicy-floral carnation scent housed in a fluted bottle topped with a pair of doves. It is credited as being history’s first major spicy-floral fragrance.

This summer, the French fashion house is ushering in a new era of L’Air du Temps called White Orchid Edition. This version stars an overdose of orchid with a mineral, salty freshness and woody sillage. You’ll smell a white flower bouquet of jasmine paired with sparkling vetiver and warm vanilla. It’s modern and feminine. #davelackiebeauty #lairdutemps #ninaricci
One of the world’s foremost perfumers has partnere One of the world’s foremost perfumers has partnered with his daughter to launch a seriously exciting niche perfumery brand. Olivier Cresp, a master perfumer whose creations including Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue and Mugler’s Angel, is collaborating with his daughter Ania Cresp under a brand called Akro. The pair are taking inspiration from the scents of London: flower stalls, coffee houses, charcoal grills and whiskey of the grand old pubs. The resulting unisex fragrances allow you to wear your favourite pleasure of life on your skin. 

Akro Breathe is an aromatic fragrance that blends bergamot, lavender, water and musk creating the effect of inhaling fresh air in the natural world. The pair describe it as “the perfect encapsulation of nature’s power, escape, serenity, splendor and simplicity. Available online on the Akro website. #davelackiebeauty
I’ve always admired Juicy Couture’s Viva Al Juicy I’ve always admired Juicy Couture’s Viva Al Juicy bottle design. The black lacquer with the hot pink bow adorned with gold-toned charms perfectly captured the personality of the LA-based fashion brand. The latest edition of this fragrance is Elixir, a floral-amber-gourmand fragrance for her that blends notes of wild berries, gardenia, mandarin, brown sugar, jasmine sambac, benzoin, musk, sandalwood and tonka bean. 

“Viva La Juicy Elixir is crafted for the woman who lives confidently, dares to dream and embodies the essence of fearless femininity. The irresistible floral-amber-gourmand scent is even more addictive and longer lasting, and ode to the iconic Viva La Juicy fragrance,” says the brand. 

This version stays true the original in a stronger concentration. You can immediately smell the berries and gardenia that blend nicely with the sweet brown sugar. Jasmine gives it a flirty kick. And the creamy sandalwood wraps it in a comforting embrace. Fans will like this one. #davelackiebeauty
Excited to be giving away Clinique Chubby Stick Sc Excited to be giving away Clinique Chubby Stick Sculpting Highlight on Instagram. This is a beautiful shade called ‘hefty highlight’. It is fragrance-free and allergy tested so it is ideal for anyone with sensitive skin. Allows you to play up your features with one swipe. 

To enter, follow @davelackiebeauty & tag a friend who loves makeup. Up to three additional tags are allowed, one per comment. I’ll draw one name at random on September 1st from all those who enter. (Per Instagram rules, I must mention this is in no way sponsored, administrated, or associated with Instagram Inc. or Meta. By entering, entrants confirm they are 18+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.) Open to residents in countries where it is legal to ship beauty products, age 18+; closes August 31st, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST.  Wishing everyone luck.

Please beware of fake accounts using my image or name. This is my only Instagram account. I do not have a private account. Nor do I ever ask for financial or banking information. I never include a link in any message I send. My giveaways are always free. I want all of my wonderful social media friends to be safe. Wishing everyone luck in this awesome giveaway. #davelackiebeauty
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