Beauty expert Dave Lackie rounds up some of the most hottest beauty products of the season. All products available at Hudson’s Bay and thebay.com.
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Fireworks Edition, $128
A Floriental fragrance for her with notes of bergamot, Centifolia Rose, freesia, sambac jasmine, vanilla and patchouli. This limited edition comes with a fireworks-inspired bottle.
Viktor & Rolf BonBon Xmas edition, $125
A sweet gourmand fragrance with notes of tangerine, orange and caramel. Bottle comes with Swarvoski crystal bow.
Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Holiday Edition, $125
A fresh, spicy scent for men with an artistic graphic print on the bottle. Available at Hudson’s Bay stores and thebay.com
Bobbi Brown Sterling Nights Collection, $29 to $88
This limited edition collection was inspired by the star-studded skies Bobbi observed on a recent trip to South Africa. The look is a rich, yet diffused smoky eye infused with flecks of gorgeous shimmer.
Bobbi Brown Gift Giving Collection, $37 to $180
Each year, Bobbi offers some the best holiday gift sets and palettes. The Caviar Mini Lip and Eye Palette is particularly good. Available at select Hudson’s Bay stores.
I Am Juicy Couture Eau de Parfum Spray, $89 (50 ml) and $110 (100 ml)
I Am Juicy Couture evokes the glamorous rebel in every Juicy girl. She daringly proclaims exactly who she is not in order to declare who she is. Available at Hudson’s Bay, Nordstrom, Shoppers Drug Mart, Sephora, London Drugs, Jean Coutu and Rexall.
Philosophy holiday, $21 to $98
The famous Christmas bath gels are back featuring Christmas Cookie, Vanilla Bean Nutmeg, and Shimmering Snowlace. The skincare gift sets offer great value and a good introduction to the brand.
Shiseido Future Solution LX Eye Five-Piece Holiday Set, $175
A five-piece luxury skincare set with extra rich cleansing foam, superior radiance serum, day cream and night cream – all housed in a black quilted bag. Available at thebay.com.
Shiseido Honey Cake Translucent Soap, $12
A holiday favourite in Japan, these lightly scented translucent soaps create a fine, rich lather. Available at Hudson’s Bay and thebay.com.
Shu uemura x Maison Kitsune holiday collection, $28 to $85
Japanese artistry brand shu uemura has teamed up with Japanese/French fashion brand Maison Kitsune for a limited edition holiday collection. Choose from 23 fashionable products. Available at select Hudson’s Bay stores.
Sneak peek: Dior Capture Totale reformulated and refillable and new foundation, $195
This new generation of anti-aging cream works to fight gravity’s effects on skin by stimulating fibroblast production for firmer skin. It works on skin volume, radiance and skin quality. The jar is refillable. Available at select Hudson’s Bay stores.
Chanel Rouge Noir Absolument Holiday 2015 Makeup Collection, $31 to $68
Inspired by the Vamp nail lacquer shade made famous in 1995 by Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction, this dark makeup collection features rich red-black shades. Available at select Hudson’s Bay stores and thebay.com.