From hot new fragrances, to gorgeous eyeshadow palettes, to must-have nail polishes, we rely on Dave Lackie, Cityline beauty expert and editor of BEAUTY the guide, to keep us in-the-know when it comes to the latest and greatest products on the market.

Each month Cityline.ca brings you Dave’s Faves, where Dave will share his insider beauty finds — and one lucky viewer will WIN them! Be sure you’re following both @CitylineCA and @davelackie to be the first to know about this monthly contest!

Dave’s Faves for December

Prada Candy Makeup Pouch Gift With Purchase

December is the month when fashion houses offer their best fragrance gift with purchase offers. Many wait until the last 10 days before Christmas Day to unveil these items. Italian fashion house Prada has come out with two really good items this year. Make a Prada Candy fragrance purchase of $110 (before taxes) and receive a pink Prada pouch designed in the Prada Design Studio in Milan.

Prada Luna Ross Water Bottle Gift with Purchase. At Hudson’s Bay stores

Purchase a Prada Luna Rossa men’s fragrance for $88 (before taxes) and receive a designer water bottle for free. (while supplies last) At Hudson’s Bay stores.

Estée Lauder Holiday Blockbuster Purchase-with-Purchase

The beauty industry likes to play up PWP’s or purchase-with-purchase sets this month. Here’s one of the best values. Make any Estée Lauder fragrance purchase and you can buy this train case filled with prestige makeup for $69.50 (while supplies last). It has a value of $325. I recommend this item for husbands and boyfriends who really want to “wow” their wives and girlfriends. I met a neighbour last year who used to wait until December 24th to start his shopping. He’d even bought lottery tickets one year at a gas station. I took him right to the Lauder counter and convinced him to buy one for his wife and one for his mother-in-law. It was a very happy Christmas morning in his household.

Gucci Tree Ornament Gift With Purchase

Impress even the most jaded fashionista on your list with a signature Gucci tree ornament. Make a $99 Gucci fragrance purchase (before taxes) at Hudson’s Bay and receive a Gucci holiday ornament for free. (while supplies last)

Bobbi Brown “Ready, Set, Give” Collection

New York makeup artist Bobbi Brown has created a luxe holiday gift-giving collection grounded in warm nudes, soft champagnes and a pop of festive pink. The brown tortoise shell-inspired packaging is stunning accented with Bobbi’s logo in gold.

Anna Sui Tempting Sweets Holiday Collection

New York fashion designer Anna Sui has baked up a limited edition holiday collection inspired by decadent confections. Creamy Cheek Colour and Lip Balm Jellies are housed in macaron-shaped pots. Nail colour looks like it has bits of candy cane in the formula. The packaging alone is adorable.

Dior J’Adore and Miss Dior

With Raf Simons breathing new life into the House of Dior, the brand’s iconic women’s fragrances J’Adore and Miss Dior are finding a new generation of fans. The J’Adore name came about when Galliano was designing the fashion lines. He didn’t speak French so when anyone asked him anything in the Atelier, he’d just respond “J’adore” which means “I love.”

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Limited Edition 2014

Fans of Flowerbomb will be excited to learn there is a new limited edition bottle for Holiday 2014. This year’s bottle has a silver metal flower that wraps around the bottle. It’s very sculptural and interesting.

Michael Kors Sexy Amber Jet Set Travel Set

New York fashion designer Michael Kors has collected his favourite “jet set” travel beauty & fragrance essentials in this chic white pouch. You’ll find a 100 ml eau de parfum, a dual-ended eau de parfum and lip lustre, a lip lacquer, a nail lacquer and a deluxe mini fragrance.

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