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Every beauty brand has what industry executives ca Every beauty brand has what industry executives call a ‘hero’ product. This is the one item in an entire collection that is the most popular and generates the most sales. For artistry brand Bobbi Brown, that product is the Vitamin Enriched Face Base. It’s an all-in-one face moisturizer and primer that creates the perfect canvas on which to apply makeup. The buttery, cushion-soft texture melts into skin and keeps skin hydrated all day.

This month sees the debut of Vitamin Enriched Face Base + with enhanced skincare benefits. The SuperVitamin Blend now has 5x the vitamins and primes for a full 24 hours. “This wasn’t about changing the formula; it was about making it work even harder for your skin,” explains Teresa Kitfield, Vice President of Global Product Development for Bobbi Brown. “We added niacinamide (vitamin B3) and more Panthenol (vitamin B5) to strengthen the skin’s barrier and vitamin C to visibly brighten over time.” #davelackiebeauty #bobbibrown #vitaminenrichedfacebase+
Giveaway: I’m excited to be giving away my Cliniqu Giveaway: I’m excited to be giving away my Clinique Autumn All-Star Products on Instagram. This Clinique prize includes a collection of skincare and colour products that will protect and pamper your skin throughout the fall season. The prize includes: a Moisture Surge 100H Auto Replenishing Hydrator 50 ml, Moisture Surge Glow Serum 50 ml, All About Eyes Eye Cream 15 ml, High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara in Black Honey, Clinique Happy Perfume Spray 50 ml, Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm in Roly Poly Rosy, Smart Clinical Repair Collagen + PDRN Cream 50 ml, Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum 50 ml, Moisture Surge Body Hydrator 200 ml, Daily Calm Gentle Cream Cleanser 125 ml and a silver puffy tote bag. (fox cookie not included as Dave ate it)

October is the perfect time to adjust your skincare and makeup products as the temperature and humidity levels drop. Each of these products is allergy tested, 100% fragrance free and ideal for sensitive skin.

To enter for your chance to win this special Clinique Autumn All-Stars set, tell me in a post comment what product in this giveaway you’d most like to try and why. I’ll draw one name at random on November 1st, 2026 from all those who enter. (Per Instagram rules, we 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 in Canada (excluding Quebec), age 18+; closes October 31st, 2026, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST

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Shoppers Drug Mart recently hosted its #ShoppersBe Shoppers Drug Mart recently hosted its #ShoppersBeautyPlusEvent influencer/editor fall/holiday 2026 preview in Toronto. More than 130 brands built eye-popping booths and installations to showcase their biggest launches of the season. There were Porsche sports cars, fountains, games of every size and style, gourmet coffee cafes, and even a pink auto repair shop. 

But there is one that stood above all others. I had to show you the Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue installation. Wrapped in the brand’s iconic  blue-and-white Sicilian mosaic tile print pattern, the Italian luxury brand actually parked a custom truck in the auditorium. It was filled with fragrant lemons and the Light Blue fragrance collection for him and her. 

To the right of the truck stood a lemon gelato station where two attendants scooped the most delicious frozen lemon gelato into to scooped out lemons. Each was garnished with a sprig of mint and edible gold foil. So beautiful.

I drove my husband crazy a number of years ago when we vacationed in Positano, Italy. I had seen photos outside the restaurants advertising the gelato in the real lemons. Each day I went from restaurant-to-restaurant asking to order one. And every time the host or hostess would say, “Oh, we just ran out. Come back tomorrow.” I later learned at our hotel that most restaurants didn’t offer the dessert because it took too much effort to scoop out the lemons. 

Thankfully, you can enjoy the incredible fragrance of Southern Italian lemons every day of the year with Light Blue. The women’s version, Light Blue Eau de Parfum features a bright lemon citrus opening, creamy floral heart and warm amber base. The men’s eau de parfum features a vibrant blend of citrus, salty marine accords & warm woods. #shoppersbeautyplusevent @shoppersbeauty #davelackiebeauty
Thrilled to be giving away MAC Cosmetics' Lustregl Thrilled to be giving away MAC Cosmetics' Lustreglass Stainglass Lip Tint on Instagram. This is a shade called XOXO. Designed and produced in Korea, this long-lasting lip tint promises up to 12 hours of transfer-proof, stained-glass colour with a high shine finish. 

To enter, follow @davelackiebeauty & tag a friend who loves beauty. Up to three additional tags are allowed, one per comment. I’ll draw one name at random on October 5th, 2026 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.) Giveaway closes October 4th, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST.

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
Here is this year’s Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl B Here is this year’s Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl Blush Collector. This dazzling limited edition stiletto bottle takes off in glittering fuchsia pink for the Crystal Class Collector edition. For the first time, its gold heel is adorned with faceted pale-pink and fuchsia crystals. The fragrance is an addictive chypre floral for her with notes of bergamot, bitter almond, peony, ylang-ylang and vanilla. Available at Sephora. #davelackiebeauty
Watch out Sephora, Shoppers has quietly built itse Watch out Sephora, Shoppers has quietly built itself into a Canadian beauty powerhouse with a roster of buzzy-worthy prestige makeup, skincare & fragrance brands. I recently attended the Shoppers Beauty+ Event where the retailer showcased 130 brands and hundreds of new and iconic products for fall/holiday 2026. 

The Shoppers Beauty+ Event is the retailers biggest beauty event of the year with the very best PC Optimum offers. It runs through October 9th, 2026

Here is a list of six products worth checking out first at your local Shoppers Drug Mart store or online.

1 Glasshouse Fragrances
This is one of Australia’s most successful niche perfume brands. Twenty years ago, after working for Chanel, brand founder Nicole Eckels created Glasshouse in her kitchen with a selection of perfumed candles, home diffusers and eaux de parfums using the very finest ingredients she could find. Today, the brand earns $100 million in annual sales.

2 NARS Notorious Mascara
Mascara lovers will want to try NARS’ new Notorious Mascara. Formulated with 3D Film-Flex technology, this mascara contains polymers that coat lashes and lock them in place all day. Argan oil helps condition lashes over time.

3 Jean Paul Gaultier Divine Couture
What makes this fruity-amber scent special is how the raspberry notes perfectly balance the sweet meringue and benzoin. It’s soft, gentle and elegant. 

4 Clarins Double Serum Eye NEW Second Generation
This seriously good eye serum just got better. It now brightens, depuffs and fights epigenetic skin aging even better thanks to 11 potent active ingredients – 96% of natural origin. This is the new second generation formula.

5 Valentino Vendetta Donna Eau de Parfum
This floral-woody-gourmand for her features an addictive brightness of red orange nectar accord that blends with tuberose and enveloping wood. 

6 Clinique Moisture Surge Body Hydrator
This may be one of the best body lotions for Canadian winters. It’s lightweight, refreshing and absorbs into skin without any stickiness. Safe for sensitive skin.

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It’s always fun to see what Italian makeup brand P It’s always fun to see what Italian makeup brand Pupa Milano has in store. For fall 2026, there are cute Forever Charm lip gloss accessories featuring pampered pooches. Each charm, that can be attached to a bag or backpack boasts a lip gloss in cherry, candy or vanilla flavours. So cute. Available on the brand’s website. #davelackiebeauty
Here’s a buzz-worthy beauty brand worth your atten Here’s a buzz-worthy beauty brand worth your attention. Sarah Creal is an insider beauty executive who has worked behind-the-scenes for some of the most iconic cosmetics brands: Tom Ford Beauty, Victoria Beckham Beauty, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and the original Prada Beauty. She’s decided to launch her own signature brand aimed at the 40+ market that she says is under-serviced today. She has launched a full collection of colour makeup and skincare aimed at streamlining your everyday routine with effective and multi-purpose products. What makes this brand stand out is Sarah’s experience both in labs and in stores understanding what formulas work and what doesn’t. She’s definitely one to watch. Sarah Creal Beauty #davelackiebeauty
Excited to be giving away Charlotte Tilbury’s Exag Excited to be giving away Charlotte Tilbury’s Exagger-Eyes Easy Eyeshadow Stick on Instagram. This is a shade called “ballet quartz”. It’s a self-priming, long-lasting shadow stick to contour, define, lift and highlight. 

To enter, follow @davelackiebeauty & tag a friend who loves beauty. Up to three additional tags are allowed, one per comment. I’ll draw one name at random on September 29th, 2026 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.) Giveaway closes September 28th, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST.

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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