Here, beauty guru Dave Lackie rounds up his favourite fragrances and beauty products for fall. All are available at Hudson’s Bay.
Dior Addict Fluid Shadow, $36
Long-wear, mirror colour eye shadow and liner from the Dior Fall Cosmopolite Collection. Never before has a cosmetics laboratory succeeded in a formulation with such texture — mirror effect with magnetic shimmer — like an eye varnish. Pro tip: Don’t blend. Apply in a single coat.
5 Couleurs Cosmopolite eye shadow palettes, $70 each
In Exubérante and Eclectic shades. Peter Philips, creative director of Dior Makeup, played with shades that look good on ALL skin tones.
Eau Sauvage Christian Dior for men, $96 for 100 ml
The first fragrance ad campaign for Johnny Depp. This is a fresh, woodsy masculine scent for men.
Dior Addict Lipstick, $42
This new lipstick boasts a hydra-gel topcoat and a triple oil complex in the core of the lipstick. Select from 44 fashion-forward shades in three finishes: Pure Color, Shimmering and Pearlescent.
Lancome Génifique, $88
Looking for more radiant and smoother skin? This serum addresses 10 key signs of aging skin: texture, resiliency, elasticity, firmness, sagginess, fine lines, wrinkles, radiance, clarity and skin tone.
Marc Jacobs Decadence, $115 for 50 ml
This fragrance bottle mimics that of one of Marc’s best selling bags. It’s an alluring indulgent scent for her with notes of Italian plum, Bulgarian rose, jasmine sambac, liquid amber, & vetiver.
Gucci Bamboo, $136 for 75 ml
Fall’s sophisticated, feminine fragrance for her. Boasts notes of Tahitian vanilla, sandalwood, amber, orange blossom and ylang-ylang.
Estée Lauder New Dimension Skincare, $78 to $98
A new approach to skincare that enhances and firms your contours. Think Kardashian contouring but in skincare. The Expert Liquid Tape firms instantly giving you firmness where you want it.
Givenchy Dahlia Noir eau de toilette, $87 to $104
While the original eau de parfum is warm and rich, this one is delicate and soft. It’s a delectable, floral woodsy scent for her.
Guerlain Bloom of Rose Collection, $29 to $57
KissKiss Roselip is a new hydrating and plumping tinted lip balm. It contains essential rose oil. Rose aux Joues Tender Blush contains pink booster pigments to enhance skin’s rosiness.
Elizabeth Arden Golden Opulence Color Collection, $25 to $53
The star product of this collection is a Beautiful Color Highlighter in Gold Illumination to create an instant natural glow.
YSL Fall Look, $39 (Couture Kajal) and $64 (Couture Palette)
The Couture Kajal eye pencil is a three-in-one product: eyeliner, kohl and eye shadow.
YSL Touche Éclat Blur Perfector, $55 each
The magic light of the iconic Touche Éclat meets the perfecting effect of a blur. Blur formulas work to smooth and refine the complexion in a way that most foundations alone cannot. They create a diaphanous veil across the skin, minimizing fine lines and the appearance of pores. These really work with optical effects thanks to flat golden pigments and soft-focus gels.
Thierry Mugler Les Exceptions — Cuir Impertinent, $185 for 80 ml
This is very special. It’s an artisanal fragrance with very high quality ingredients. It features leather and star anise notes and can be worn by both men and women. Available at Hudson’s Bay and stores in downtown Montreal and Vancouver; and Queen Street and Yorkdale in Toronto.
Michael Kors Gold Fragrance Collection, $87 for 50 ml
New York fashion designer Michael Kors introduces a trio of new fragrances for women — 24K Brilliant Gold: feminine and seductive featuring orange mandarin, voluptuous florals and woody notes; White Luminious Gold: sparkling and sensual, featuring pear, jasmine and amber notes; Rose Radiant Gold: alluring, featuring notes of sparkling spice, rich florals and musk.
Calvin Klein Eternity Now eau de parfum, $70 to $98
A floral fragrance for her, capturing the thrill of new love with notes of nectarine, lychee and quince sorbet. The men’s version features ginger, coconut water and star anise.