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    Add ‘harungana’ and ‘gorse’ extract to your skincare shopping list this season. Clarins adds both to the new generation of Super Restorative Creams to help lift, regenerate skin & target wrinkles.…

    August 14, 2022
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    Lisa Eldridge unveils new lip colours Throughout my career as a beauty editor and journalist, I’ve had the honour of interviewing many of the top celebrity makeup artists. Val Garland was…

    July 12, 2022
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    June 30, 2022
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It’s rare that a flanker within a fragrance coll It’s rare that a flanker within a fragrance collection eclipses the original, but in the case of Salvatore Ferragamo’s new Signorina Libera, the new eau de parfum is a triumph. Credit perfumer Jerome Epinette for blending a modern floral-musk-gourmand that literally dances from the bottle. The scent opens with sparkling velvet pear and Calabrian bergamot mixed with the aromatic freshness of elemi. (Elemi is a pale yellow fragrance resin tapped from a tree that has a sharp balsamic-spicy, almost lemony aroma.) The heart is built around rose absolute and plum nectar which pairs nicely with sweet Italian orris butter and candy accents of pink sugar. Comforting cashmere woods and amboxan provide longevity. It’s beautifully crafted and executed. 
When I recently showed this fragrance on Cityline, the response was instantaneous. The audience members were raving about it from first sniff. And Tracy has decided it is her new spring scent. Stock up on this one. It’s a winner. #davelackiebeauty #signorinalibera #ferragamofragrance
I’m giving away Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Bio-Radia I’m giving away Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Highlighter in shade Peach Quartz on Instagram. It’s a golden peach-hued clean highlighting powder the melts onto skin delivering a pure, radiant glow.

To enter, follow @davelackiebeauty & tag a friend who loves makeup. Up to three additional tags are allowed, one per comment. We’ll draw one name at random on April 4th, 2023 from all those who enter. (Per Instagram rules, we must mention this is in no way sponsored, administrated, or associated with Instagram Inc. By entering, entrants confirm they are 13+ 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 April 3rd, 2023 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
Milk Makeup has just launched these cute mini Scul Milk Makeup has just launched these cute mini Sculpt Sticks in four shades. The creamy, matte cool-toned contour sticks instantly create a subtle, natural-looking shadow effect, adding instant depth and dimension to your face. This buildable cream-contour stick is so easy to use, all you have to do is swipe it on, blend it out, and you've got cheekbones in seconds. Available in Sizzle (very deep), Simmer (tan-to-deep), Stoked (medium to medium tan) and Toasted (fair to light) Available at #sephoracanada @milkmakeup @matinee.studio #davelackiebeauty #milkmakeup #sculptstick #contour
Each spring, French luxury brand Guerlain pays tri Each spring, French luxury brand Guerlain pays tribute to the Hanami ritual in Japan in the form of an exceptional, limited and number flacon of its fresh and floral Cherry Blossom fragrance. To mark the 170th anniversary of Guerlain’s iconic bee bottle, the beauty brand invited prestigious Parisian embroidery house Ateliers Vermont, to craft the magical adornment of the Cherry Blossom Bee Bottle. The results are breathtaking. You’ll notice this métier d’art edition features a slender, elegant cherry tree branch adorned with blossoms. The branch is embroidered with a slender golden thread that secures golden pearls and tubes that form the body of the branch. The delicate branch is set on a powder pink grosgrain bow. It’s the work of skilled artisans using Parisian Haute Couture techniques to celebrate a Japanese tradition. The scent itself layers notes of bergamot, green tea accord, almond, cherry, powdery lilac, jasmine and white musks. A true work of art. #davelackiebeauty
Fans of UK-based celebrity makeup artist @lisaeldr Fans of UK-based celebrity makeup artist @lisaeldridgemakeup will be excited to learn she has just launched eight new shades of her innovative lip gloss that combine a sheer wash of colour with replenishing oils and butters. Think of it as a lip treatment with colour that leaves lips plumped, smoothed and cushioned thanks to Wild Mango Kernel Oil, Acai Berry Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil and Vitamin E Oil. What I like is that you can shop by pigment level. Translucent Shine offers subtle pearl effect with no pigment. Light promises a natural pigment level. And Medium Impact adds a little more colour. “Dancing Rose”, a Translucent Shine is a standout with a hint of pink pearl. Available on Lisa’s website. (She does ship to Canada) #davelackiebeauty #lisaeldridgemakeup #lipglosstrend #springbeauty
I’m giving away Rouge Dior Couture Colour Lipsti I’m giving away Rouge Dior Couture Colour Lipstick Floral Care on Instagram. It’s shade 634 Rouge Orange. What’s unique about this lipstick is that it is packed with floral skincare ingredients to nourish lips while providing a true fashion colour with long wear. 

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 March 24th from all those who enter. (Per Instagram rules, we must mention this is in no way sponsored, administrated, or associated with Instagram Inc. By entering, entrants confirm they are 13+ 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 March 23rd, 2023 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
There are so many similarities to the craftsmanshi There are so many similarities to the craftsmanship of fine watches and luxury fragrances. Both start with a concept and a creative brief (which always includes lots of sketches and design ideas) Next the hard work begins – crafting the product. Selecting the finest materials and inspiring the world’s top artisans to create something truly special. I had the pleasure of spending some time with Rick Ostrom last week. He’s managing director for Tissot in Canada and he kindly showcased the hottest trends in watch design. I’m holding the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 watch that boasts the most incredible ice blue dial that elevates the entire impression. It’s this shimmering glacial blue with a grid pattern background. Like many of the fashion collections hitting the catwalks in New York, Paris and Milan, this slim design was originally launched in 1978 and maintains a 70s vibe. It’s self-winding with 80 hours of power reserve thanks to an innovative Nivachron hairspring. In fact, Tissot has mined its archives for several 70s designs that it has updated for a new generation.

It was great to catch up with Rick. I actually worked with him at my first job as a special events coordinator at Hudson’s Bay’s flagship store in Toronto. He was overseeing the Swatch brand marketing and my job was to help coordinate the special events and limited edition launches. The first event we did together was to launch a Queen-themed Swatch where there were only 15 available for sale in Canada. As you can imagine, the frenzy of fans begging to buy the watches was unbelievable. To create a spectacle, Rick hired a horse-drawn carriage (with two white horses) to come down Yonge Street on a Saturday morning complete with a model dressed as a queen. She descended from the carriage in front of the store carrying the watch on a velvet cushion. She and her pages paraded through the store and stopped in front of the Swatch shop to greet fans who had lined up. It was sensational! And this was even before social media. Rick’s an icon in the Canadian watch industry. #davelackiebeauty #tissotcanada #tissot
YSL has just launched Rouge Volupté Candy Glaze, YSL has just launched Rouge Volupté Candy Glaze, an innovative lip colour that offers the shine of a gloss with the care of a balm. Formulated with 78% nourishing skincare ingredients, the formula promises 8 hours of hydration thanks to pomegranate extract, pressed mango oil, vitamin E and hyaluronic acid. Available in 11 shades. #davelackiebeauty #yslbeauty @wearemiddlechild
I’m giving away the glamorous Carolina Herrera V I’m giving away the glamorous Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl 50 ml on Instagram. It’s a fruity-floral scent for her built around rose and vetiver notes. It blends notes of litchi, red currant, rose, vanilla and vetiver – all housed in a the iconic stiletto bottle, lacquered in red. 

To enter, follow @davelackiebeauty & tag a friend who loves makeup. Up to three additional tags are allowed, one per comment. We’ll draw one name at random on March 14th, 2023 from all those who enter. (Per Instagram rules, we must mention this is in no way sponsored, administrated, or associated with Instagram Inc. By entering, entrants confirm they are 13+ 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 March 13th, 2023 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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