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Excited to be giving away the NEW Too Faced Sweet Excited to be giving away the NEW Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette on Instagram. When it comes to formulating makeup products, peach is one of the most flattering pigments you can add to any complexion or eyeshadow. Makeup brand Too Faced is celebrating the shade with a new Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette that gives a fresh twist to the hue. Featuring an indulgent peach scent, these nine cream and powder shadows feature peachy neutral shades. You’ll notice the shadows are highly pigmented so you only need one-swipe to give you the perfect colour.

To enter, follow @davelackiebeauty & tag a friend who loves fragrance. Up to three additional tags are allowed, one per comment. I’ll draw one name at random on August 31st from all those who enter. (Per Instagram rules, we must mention this is in no way sponsored, administrated, or associated with Instagram Inc and 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 fragrance products, age 18+; closes August 30th, 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 #win
New York fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez has ju New York fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez has just launched a really interesting fragrance that explores the house’s signature musk within a fruity chypre-leather structure. It’s called Musc Grenat Eau de Parfum Intense by Narciso Rodriguez and it is classified as a chypre-fruity fragrance for her or him. Composed by perfumer Dora Bagriche, it blends notes of pomegranate, mandarin, saffron, musk, rose, leather, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla to beautiful effect. The choice of layering soft musk, opulent rose and warm saffron creates a floral-spicy core that works particularly well with the leather and Madagascar vanilla.

“I wanted to create a fragrance that reveals the strength of musc through juicy, explosive pomegranate accord and fiery saffron,” explains Bagriche. “In musc granate eau de parfum intense, the pomegranate accord brings a textured, almost tactile brightness – sweet but not sugary, fresh yet enveloping. It adds a dynamic twist that contrasts beautifully with the musc.” Nicely done. #davelackiebeauty
Happy National Lipstick Day. Today is the day when Happy National Lipstick Day. Today is the day when we celebrate the history, cultural significance and beauty of lipstick. Officially established in 2016 when beauty blogger and entrepreneur Huda Kattan worked with the National Day Calendar to officially declare July 29th as National Lipstick Day. On this day, beauty enthusiasts of all ages and styles are encouraged to proudly wear their favourite lip colours.

It’s interesting to learn that lipstick wasn’t invented by a single person; rather, its form evolved over thousands of years. Ancient Sumerians and Mesopotamians created the first lip colours about 5,000 years ago by crushing gemstones. Arab physician Abu Al-Qasim Al-Zahrawi is credited with inventing the first molded, stick-form lipstick in the Islamic Golden Age.  In modern times, American Maurice Levy came up with the first metal lipstick tube in 1915, and thus the mass production of lipstick began.  Today, close to 900 million lipsticks are sold annually with a global market value roughly $20 billion. #davelackiebeauty #nationallipstickday #lipstick
Happy Almost Lipstick Day. To celebrate, I’m givin Happy Almost Lipstick Day. To celebrate, I’m giving away Clinique Almost Lipstick on Instagram. This is shade ‘Pink Honey’, a fan-favourite that offers a soft wash of sheer pink. Think of it as a lighter, pinker counterpart to the iconic Black Honey. It appears as a warm, peachy-pink on lighter skin tones and a soft, rosy-nude on deeper skin. The formula is a combination of lip balm, gloss and lipstick. It honestly looks good on everyone.

To enter, follow @davelackiebeauty & tag a friend who loves lipstick. I’ll draw one name at random on August 4th 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 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 3rd, 2025 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 #AlmostLipstickDay #cliniquecanada
Happy belated birthday to Carol Phillips, co-found Happy belated birthday to Carol Phillips, co-founder of the Clinique brand and a maverick in the world of fashion magazines. She was born August 21st, 1921 in St. Paul Minnesota and would go on to become beauty editor at American Vogue. 

It was Phillips who came up with the idea to test the theory, “Can great skin be created?” for a Vogue feature. Her research led her to New York dermatologist Dr Norman Orentreich who designed the three-step skincare regime: cleanse, exfoliate & moisturize – revolutionary at the time. The subsequent witty, educational and inspiring story ran in the August 15th, 1967 edition of the magazine to great fanfare. Estee Lauder was so impressed she immediately picked up the phone and asked Carol to create a skincare line based on the story. In effect, she created one of the first true dermatological skincare brands with the help of Dr Orentreich.

And it was Carol who created Clinique’s Black Honey in 1971. She named it Black Honey because the texture of the gloss looked like an actual pot of honey. A cross between lip gloss and lipstick, Almost Lipstick felt weightless on lips, was shiny without being sticky and gave lips a wash of berry colour. It’s a global fan favourite and has found a new generation of beauty enthusiasts thanks to Tiktok.

“Carol brought a fresh perspective and savvy creative sense to the cosmetics industry,” said Leonard A. Lauder. “She even wrote her interoffice notes in Clinique green ink.” Phillips championed her female employees, listening to their ideas, suggestions and feedback. To this day, it is still rare to see a women lead a global beauty brand of this size. She did it with style and sophistication. And she created one of the truly iconic beauty products: Black Honey Almost Lipstick.

Carol passed away March 2, 2006 at the age of 84. But her legend, genius and passion lives on in every new product the company unveils. #davelackiebeauty #AlmostLipstickDay #cliniquecanada
Big congrats to @cliniquecanada for creating such Big congrats to @cliniquecanada for creating such a heartwarming and inspiring ad campaign for Black Honey with @afc.toronto and @womenandsportca The goal of the video, showcasing six star players, was to ‘celebrate the confidence, resilience and connection that young women build when they have the opportunity to keep playing. Showing up builds more than strength. It builds the power to shape what’s next.’ Shot in Toronto, the athletes wear Clinique’s iconic Black Honey Almost Lipstick, a berry-themed colour that adjusts to each person’s unique skin chemistry leaving the perfect custom colour. The name of the campaign is “One shade. The Difference is You.” What I love about this video is how authentic and genuine it feels. You can sense the fun these young women are having. Truly inspiring. #davelackiebeauty #CliniqueCanada #BlackHoney #AlmostLipstickDay @thekitca
SPEED Giveaway: Excited to be celebrating one of b SPEED Giveaway: Excited to be celebrating one of beauty’s truly iconic products. Clinique Almost Lipstick Black Honey is a sheer, lightweight lipstick colour that melts into lips & interacts with your unique skin chemistry creating a custom shade just for you. It offers a soft berry hue. Black Honey has recently been joined by two new equally impressive shades: Pink Honey and Nude Honey. 

This exclusive Almost Lipstick prize includes:

Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, Pink Honey & Nude Honey x 2
Black Honey Crossbody Bag
Clinique Canada x AFC Toronto Keychain
One Shade: The Difference is You hand mirror
Clinique x AFC Toronto Stanley Commuter Mug

To enter for your chance to win, watch my Black Honey Pop-Up video pinned to my timeline & tell me in a post comment be what is your favourite activity in the Pop-Up. I’ll draw one name at random on July 29th, 2026, from all those who enter. (Per Instagram rules, I must mention this is in no way sponsored, administrated, or associated with 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 of Canada (excluding Quebec) age 18+; closes July 28th, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST.

If you live in the Greater Toronto Area, you’ll want to visit the Clinique Black Honey Pop-Up at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Located on the Sephora bridge on level three, you’ll  step into the world of Black Honey through an immersive, soccer-inspired pop-up celebrating the iconic lip shade. Spin to Win great prizes, try on all three Almost Lipsticks to find your shade at the Find Your Honey Station and pop into the photo booth where you will receive a honey trading card. Even better, you can opt in to show up on the digital billboard as part of the “The Difference Is You” campaign. 

The Clinique Black Honey Pop Up runs Saturday, July 25th from 11 am to 9 pm, Sunday, July 26th from 11 am to 7 pm, Monday, July 27th from 10 am to 9 pm and Tuesday, July 28th from 10 am to 9 pm. 

Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick is available at Sephora stores & online. #davelackiebeauty #cliniquecanada @cliniquecanada @sephoracanada
Calling all Clinique fans in the GTA! Exciting new Calling all Clinique fans in the GTA! Exciting news. Clinique is hosting an interactive Black Honey Almost Lipstick Pop-Up at CF Toronto Eaton Centre TODAY until 9 pm. Visit the Sephora Bridge on Level Three and step into the world of Black Honey through an immersive, soccer-inspired pop-up celebrating the iconic lip shade that looks different and amazing on everyone. It’s Canada’s #1 Prestige Lip Colour Shade (according to market research firm Circana).
 
You’ll be able to SPIN TO WIN amazing Clinique prizes, try on all three Almost Lipsticks to find your shade at the Find Your Honey Station and pop into the Photo Booth where you will receive a Honey trading card. Even better, you can opt in to show up on the digital billboard as part of the “The Difference Is You” campaign. So much Clinique fun!
 
The Clinique Black Honey Pop Up runs Saturday, July 25th from 11 am to 9 pm, Sunday, July 26th from 11 am to 7 pm, Monday, July 27th from 10 am to 9 pm and Tuesday, July 28th from 10 am to 9 pm. 
 
Make a $75 Clinique purchase at Sephora Toronto Eaton Centre and receive a seriously cool Black Honey Crossbody Bag containing a custom AFC x Clinique Keychain, UV Solutions Hydrating Sunscreen 5 ml, Moisture Surge Glow Serum 5 ml and Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion 15 ml. while supplies last.
 
Clinique Canada is a proud supporter of AFC Toronto and Canadian Women and Sport. #blackhoney #AlmostLipstickDay #clinique #davelackiebeauty
Ask any dermatologist or doctor and he or she will Ask any dermatologist or doctor and he or she will tell you there is no such thing as a healthy tan. The skin responds to damage from UV rays with melanin deepening the colour of our skin. This can eventually lead to skin cancer. I’ve had basal cell carcinoma and I can tell you it isn’t fun. Thank goodness that we now have truly great bronzing powders that can recreate that sun-kissed look without risking skin health. One of my favourites is Chanel’s Healthy Glow Sun-Kissed Powder. This is shade “Medium Coral” and boasts a trio of energizing shades that can be worn individually or blended to illuminate your face. You’ll find a bronzer, a blush and a highlighter shade in each compact. Beautifully done. #davelackiebeauty
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