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    The most-anticipated makeup book of the year has j The most-anticipated makeup book of the year has just launched online and instore. Pro makeup artist Bobbi Brown has penned her memoirs in a publication called Still Bobbi: A Master Class in Leading an Authentic Life and it is quite the inspiring story. A New York Times bestselling author of nine makeup tutorial books, the founder of Bobbi Brown Beauty (which she sold to the Estee Lauder Companies), creator of her new clean beauty brand Jones Road Beauty and recognized by Fortune magazine as one the Most Powerful Women in 2021, Bobbi is a powerhouse. The reason I find this book so inspiring is that Bobbi proves you can follow your dreams and become a success even if you don’t know a single person in the industry. I’ve interviewed her several times and she told me that when she decided to become a makeup artist, she didn’t know anyone in cosmetics or retail. She literally cold-called photographers in the phone book and asked if they needed a makeup artist for their shoots. One of my favourite stories is how she was referred to a job and showed up at the studio one morning. She was greeted by a large man wearing a bandana. He said, “You must be Bobbi. Welcome. Thank you for coming today.” She had no idea that man was photographer Bruce Weber. “When life throws you obstacles, maneuver and just figure it out,” she told me. Of all the makeup artists I’ve interviewed over the year, Bobbi is one of my all-time favourites. She’s authentic, real and passionate. I wish her great success with this new book. #davelackiebeauty @justbobbidotcom #stillbobbi @raincoastbooks #makeupbook
    How long do skincare products last? How long once How long do skincare products last? How long once you open them do the formulas stay fresh and effective? It’s a great question to ask yourself when the seasons are changing. Fall is the ideal time to take a look at your medicine cabinet to ensure your products are delivering the best results for you. Check the PAO (period-after-opening) symbol on the packaging. You’ll notice a number followed by an ‘M’. This will tell you how many months the product will remain fresh. Of course, if you notice changes in smell, texture or colour, that is a sign the product has turned. Best to throw it out and replace. Liquid facial cleansers: These products typically last six months to one year after opening depending on the ingredients in the formula. Unopened, they can last two-to-three years if kept in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Toners: Like facial cleansers, toners will last six months to a year. If your toner has active exfoliants like AHAs or BHAs which are particularly sensitive to time, you will want to use it closer to the six month mark. Moisturizers: Facial moisturizers typically last 9 months to a year. These formulas are sensitive to exposure to air, light, heat and potential contamination which can shorten its lifespan. And active ingredients can also reduce its shelf life. Airtight pumps or tubes can preserve products longer preventing air and contamination to enter. Serums: These lightweight, watery products last six months to a year. If you have one containing vitamin C, you will want to use it within half a year as this active ingredient is very sensitive to light, air and temperature swings. Keep the cap on tight again to keep the formula fresh. If you notice the product isn’t as effective as it was, is causing minor skin irritation or has changed texture in any way, be safe and replace it immediately. #davelackiebeauty #cliniquecanada #skincarebestbeforedates #skincarelifespans
    Did you know your skin type can change depending o Did you know your skin type can change depending on the season? In a matter of weeks in Canada, the temperature can drop from 25 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees. That is a pretty dramatic change that can shock skin causing it to react. It’s called ‘thermal shock’ and it is when the skin experiences drastic temperature changes, such a moving from warm indoor temps to cold outdoor air and back again. With this in mind, you may need to adapt your skincare products for the fall season. Here are some pro tips that might help. Adapt your cleanser to your skin type. If you skin is suddenly feeling tight and dry, switch to a milder cleanser. Use lukewarm water only. Hot water can strip the skin of oils and cause it to become even drier. Gently pat your skin dry with a fresh face cloth daily. While skin is still damp, apply your serums and moisturizer which will lock in the moisture. Gentle exfoliation will remove a build-up of dead, dull skin cells on the skin surface revealing healthier, younger-looking skin underneath. This also improves the effectiveness of other skincare products allowing them to penetrate more deeply. It even helps prevent clogged pores. Apply richer moisturizers in autumn and winter months. Skin can become more sensitive as we age so you may want to look for gentle, hypoallergenic formulas with ceramides and hyaluronic acid. Increase indoor humidity with a room humidifier – you want to maintain a 40 to 50% humidity level which prevents skin dryness What is your favourite fall skincare tip? Is there one that has really made a big difference for you? #davelackiebeauty #cliniquecanada @cliniquecanada #fallskincare #fragrancefree #skincaretips #changeofseasonskincare #clinique3step
    One of the biggest global beauty trends of 2025 is One of the biggest global beauty trends of 2025 is the rise of dermatologist-guided skincare brands. Market research companies are reporting that consumers today are looking for products that have been scientifically formulated and tested under the watchful eyes of doctors who have a wealth of experience helping to solve skincare issues for patients in their clinics. Clinique pioneered this trend as the world’s first dermatologist-guided prestige skincare brand in 1968 thanks to Dr. Norman Orentreich, a Manhattan-based doctor doing cutting-edge skin allergy science research. This is an image of Dr Norman Orentreich (centre) founding dermatologist of Clinique with his children Drs. Catherine and David Orentreich. He devised the “cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize” concept that is followed by most brands today. He was, in fact, the first president of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Through his clinical research, he discovered that fragrance ingredients in formulas can irritate skin. Armed with this research, he made the bold move to formulate all Clinique products without fragrance, something unheard of at the time (most premium skincare was highly scented then). Next, he created a rigorous Allergy Science protocol for Clinique Laboratories. Each formula was tested at every stage in the product development process for any kind of irritation. If there was even one reaction, it was reformulated. He was a fearless crusader for safe and effective ingredients in skincare, particularly for those with sensitive skin. What’s unique about Clinique’s guiding dermatologists today is that it includes Dr Catherine and Dr David Orentreich who continue their father’s legacy of scientific research in skin biology (Norman passed away in 2019 at the age of 96). I don’t know of any other skincare brand with multi-generational dermatologists like this. Do you look for dermatologist-guided brands when shopping for skincare? Do you prefer fragrance-free products? Let me know in the comments. #davelackiebeauty #cliniquecanada #fragrancefree @cliniquecanada
    Giveaway: Happy Birthday, Clinique 3-Step! The ico Giveaway: Happy Birthday, Clinique 3-Step! The iconic skincare regime launched 57 years ago at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City. It was the world’s first dermatologist-guided prestige skincare brand and caused a sensation with the approach that great skin could be created with a twice-daily regime of cleansing, exfoliating and moisturizing. It’s still one of the best derm-driven skincare brands in the world today and one of my all-time favourites. I’m celebrating this special birthday with a blockbuster Clinique 3-Step Skincare Giveaway. Use these products twice daily and your skin will glow. The prize includes: Clinique All About Clean Liquid Soap 200 ml x 3, Clarifying Lotion 200 ml x 3, Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50 75 ml x 3, hairband, Clinique bag charm, pocket mirror, DDML deluxe mini, All About Clean deluxe mini, and 3-step cosmetic pouch. (The winner can enjoy their custom-fit routine and share the other versions with family and friends.) To enter for your chance to win, tell me in a comment your best Clinique 3-Step story and tag a friend who loves skincare. I’ll draw one name at random on October 8th, 2025, from all those who enter. (Per Instagram rules, I must mention this is in no way sponsored, administrated, or associated with Instagram Inc. 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 of Canada (excluding Quebec) age 18+; closes October 7th, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST. I can’t wait to read your stories about Clinique 3-Step. (Clinique 3-Step was the very first skincare brand that I used as a teenager.) Wishing everyone good luck in the giveaway. @cliniquecanada #Ad #cliniquepartner #cliniquecanada #fragrancefree #giveaway #Clinique3Step #sensitiveskin #canwin #HappyBirthdayClinique3Step #davelackiebeauty #cliniquecanada
    A fascinating discussion this morning with @annett A fascinating discussion this morning with @annette.hamm on the global perfume theft phenomenon. Retailers around the world are having to lock their fragrances behind glass walls to prevent shoplifters and organized crime from walking away with thousands of dollars worth of product. This all started with Covid which kicked off a serious of events that created a ‘perfect storm’ for this global theft. In 2019, Covid suddenly hit. Workers were ordered to work from home. This was the era of the ‘fragrance-free work environment’. So suddenly, people could wear as much perfume as they wanted each day. And they started to rediscover perfume. It was coincidentally the same time that fragrance houses were offering ‘discovery kits’ where you could buy a set of vial-sized scents to try at home. With time on their hands at home, Gen Z turned to fragrance and snapped up these kits. They started started reviewing them on social media platforms. Sales of men’s and women’s fragrances surged immediately – nobody in the industry had planned or expected this. There was a global demand for all scents. Add to this the fact that Covid made securing raw materials for making perfume very difficult and expensive. The atomizers for the bottles are all made in China – which closed their shipping. Fragrance houses couldn’t produce as many bottles of perfume for sale. Prices jumped. What was once $90 a bottle, became $120, then $170 and now $200. It didn’t slow the sales. So now you have a situation of high demand and higher prices. Perfume is a product that is easy to resell online, on social and even in parking lots from the back of a car. It can even be shipped to foreign countries. It's a difficult situation that has put a lot of employees and customers at risk. Industry executives are currently brainstorming to find the best solution to the problem. #davelackiebeauty
    Following the global success of collector lipstick Following the global success of collector lipstick cases, beauty brands are extending the theme into foundation and powder compacts. It’s one of the biggest beauty trends for autumn 2025. Thanks to refillable compact technology, makeup companies are now able to design the most opulent and artistic compact cases that are a vision to behold. Guerlain just unveiled its Parure Gold Cushion cases and they are truly beautiful – tortoise shell designs, Swarovski crystals, etc. And designer shoe brand Christian Louboutin has launched his Teint Fétiche Refillable Case adorned with gold thread, beads and fabric accents in the shape of a coat-of-arms or emblem. It’s a work of art. What I love it is that it makes the experience of applying makeup even more special. #davelackiebeauty
    Artistry makeup brand @smashbox has just launched Artistry makeup brand @smashbox has just launched (today) one of the world’s easiest-to-use eyeshadow sticks. Always On Eye Shadow Stick is a high-performance shadow with a precision tip that effortlessly glides on to shape, define and line the eye. It promises no smudging or dragging. Choose a barely-there neutral color or a dramatic vibrant hue. Created, testing and photographed at Smashbox Studio. Available in 8 shades on the brand’s own website. I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing @davisfactor, co-founder of Smashbox, several times and he is a perfectionist when it comes to creating makeup. Not only is he a world-class photographer, but a truly nice guy. I wish him all the best with this launch. #davelackiebeauty #smashbox #eyeshadowstick
    Ask any world-class perfumer what inspires them mo Ask any world-class perfumer what inspires them most and they will tell you it is flowers. There is something magical about essential oils and accords that spurs their imagination and creativity. Guerlain’s Thierry Wasser, the brand’s master perfumer, explained to me that floral essential oils have a soul, a personality that can’t be replicated in labs. They bring a character, a life essence to any perfume composition. Smell any of Guerlain’s bespoke perfumes and you’ll understand what he is saying. One of my favourite floral books that is guaranteed to inspire you is Erin Benzakein’s A Year in Flowers, a gorgeous coffee table book that celebrates blooms throughout the year. You can almost smell the honeysuckle and rose blossoms in her arrangements. Beautifully done. #davelackiebeauty
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