Review: Flower Kiss Me Twice Lip & Cheek Stick in Can't Re-fuchsia

Purchased by Me
I'm not a frequent Walmart shopper (I'm more of a Target kind of gal) but I was at Walmart a while back looking for something unrelated to beauty and you know I had to stop by the cosmetics department. It was then that I remembered that Flower by Drew Barrymore released some new products in January of this year. I had really good luck with Flower's Win Some, Rogue Some Creme

Spotted: Boots (women's products) at Walgreens

The Boots men's skincare line has been available in-store and online at Walgreens for a while now. And I think it's safe to say, since Walgreens purchased Boots a while back, that we all assumed the women's lines would eventually end up at Walgreens too. But now it's official! Boots products for women have landed at Walgreens.

Some of you mentioned to me over the past few months that you heard

Labor Day 2014 Beauty Sale Round-Up

Here's a round-up of beauty sales for Labor Day Weekend 2014!



As always, I will update this list all weekend long, as more info comes through. And of course I would LOVE if you'd leave a comment below if you know of any sales not featured on this list! 



Here we go...

(Last update: 8/30/14, 8:30PM Pacific)



If you are a fan of indie makeup, be sure to check out my pal Phyrra's Labor

Spotted: New NYX Simply Lip Cream Collection (Vamp, Pink, Red and Nude)

Earlier this week I did a quick post about the brand new NYX Simply Vamp Lip Cream Collection.

After my post, longtime reader Meghan mentioned there were also Simply Pink and Simply Red shades in this line. Shortly after that, reader @Cindyx823 on Twitter shared this with me:





image credit: Cindy C. for Nouveau Cheap

NEW NYX Simply Collection at Ulta (retail: $6.49 each)



Cindy C. spotted

LORAC PRO Palette 2 + PRO Mascara & Mini Primer for $22 + FREE SHIPPING

Thanks so much to readers Marne and Katie for the tips about this one! If you're interested in this deal, DON'T WAIT because you know it will go on backorder soon!




All of the details, after the jump...

HSN now has the LORAC Pro Palette 2 with a full-size PRO Mascara and mini Behind-the-Scenes Eyeshadow Primer for $42 plus free shipping HERE. The retail value of this set is $65, so that's a

Additional Swatch Comparisons (UD Naked3 vs. Wet n Wild Fall 2014 5-Pans)

image credit: Emilie for Nouveau Cheap

shades from the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette

vs.

shades from the Wet n Wild Fall 2014 Limited Edition Smoke & Melrose Palette

I've just added some more lovely reader-submitted swatch comparisons to my original post from yesterday! Thanks so much to reader Emilie of Cogitation Project blog for the comparison above.

If you'd like to see Emilie's

Urban Decay Dupes in the Wet n Wild Fall 2014 Limited Edition Coloricon 5-Pan Eyeshadows

NOTE: If you're looking for this collection, be sure to check out the Interactive Sightings Map HERE to see if any of your fellow readers have spotted it in your area. And if you have found this collection, please consider helping others by leaving a marker on the map (and thank you!).

Did you know that there are some great Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette dupes and lookalikes in two of the new Wet n

JUST IN: more photos & info about the Revlon Fall/Winter 2014 Boho Chic Collection by Gucci Westman

image credit: Amanda for Nouveau Cheap



What is this, you ask? CLICK HERE and all will be revealed.

Spotted: Revlon Fall/Winter 2014 Boho Chic Collection by Gucci Westman

(UPDATED 8/27/14, 5:15PM Pacific. Additional photos and info have been added to this post.)

It's that time, Revlon fans! The Fall 2014 Gucci Westman Collection has landed.

Many thanks to longtime reader Amanda of Fashion Footing blog for this one. Amanda spotted this collection at her local Meijer, which sometimes gets things a few weeks before other retailers. If you can't find this one in

HOT Too Faced deal (today only, 8/27)

I received a great tip from my pal Lisa of Swatchesandwhatnot blog today and you know I had to share:






Right now on the Too Faced site they're having a summer clearance blowout, but what makes this even better is that there's a free shipping code to go along with it. Enter code PRETTYPACKAGE at checkout to receive free shipping on any $25+ order. This code is good TODAY ONLY (8/27), so hurry

The Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Mattes Have Landed

They're here! They're here! If you caught my last post about the new Color Sensational Matte Lipstick line (permanent, NOT limited edition), then you know that the empty wall display was popping up at Rite Aid a while back. If your Rite Aid hasn't filled it up yet, they should be doing so very soon! And guess what? They're landing at both Walgreens and Target right now, too.

Many thanks to

I'd like my Slurpee with a side of e.l.f., please

Over the past several years, we've seen e.l.f. broaden its distribution to Target, Walmart, Kmart, Big Lots, Dollar Tree, Walgreens, CVS, various grocery retailers, etc. But now your access to e.l.f. is getting even easier!

Thanks to reader Betty J. of My Girlish Ways blog for this one:




image credit: Betty J. for Nouveau Cheap

e.l.f. display at 7-11




Yep, e.l.f. has been spotted at 7-11.

New NYX Simply Vamp Lip Creams Now at Ulta

So I woke up this morning to find a flood of tips from you via comments, social media and email about these new Simply Vamp Lip Creams from NYX, now available at Ulta. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to let me know about these, and it sounds like we're all pretty darned excited about them! If you haven't seen these yet, here you go:





image source: ulta.com

NEW NYX Simply Vamp

Review: NEW L.A. Colors 6-Color Eyeshadow Palette in Haute

Purchased by Me 
Lots of new L.A. Colors products have been popping up at Dollar Tree in the last few months, including new lip colors and shadows. I purchased a few of the new lip products and also this new 6-pan a couple of weeks ago, and today I'd like to share my thoughts with you (I'll be reviewing the lip products at a later date). L.A. Colors has also released a new Cover Up! Pro

Review & Swatches: Wet n Wild Fall 2014 Limited Edition Megalast Lipsticks and Nail Color Collection

Press Sample 
NOTE: If you're looking for this collection, be sure to check out the Interactive Sightings Map HERE to see if any of your fellow readers have spotted it in your area. And if you have found this collection, please consider helping others by leaving a marker on the map (and thank you!).

Wet n Wild has released two limited edition collections for Fall 2014. Today I'd like to show

More Details about the Wet n Wild Sale at Walgreens This Week

Since posting my weekly drugstore sale wrap-up, I've been given more information from you about this week's Wet n Wild sale at Walgreens (now through 8/30), so I thought I'd do this post so that we're all "in the know."

Many thanks to reader @oliveoyle625 on Instagram for the following pic, which she took at Walgreens this week:




image credit: @oliveoyle625 for Nouveau Cheap

Wet n Wild

Coming Soon: New Brow Products from Hard Candy and Rimmel

When it comes to drugstore makeup, the second half of 2014 is really shaping up to be all about brows (see what I did there? Shaping up?). Allow me to recap before I show you the newest brow products coming our way:

Back in June, the new L'Oreal Brow Stylist products hit stores. Then we got word that Maybelline was going to release the new Brow Drama Brow Sculpting Mascara (which should be

LORAC News

There are lots of budget-friendly ways to get your LORAC fix right now!  I'm going to list them all for you today but, before I do that, I have some exciting news for my fellow LORAC fanatics.

Thanks to reader @makeup_junkies101 on Instagram for the tip that @beautylogicblow posted THIS PIC of the new LORAC Pro Mega Palette that's apparently going to be releasing in November. Rumor has it

Here's Your Reminder: Allure Fall 2014 Beauty Box On Sale Tuesday, 8/26

The mother of all beauty boxes is back again for another round. If you're new to the Allure Beauty Boxes, they are always a fabulous value since everything in these boxes is FULL-SIZE.  But because they're such a great value, they sell out quickly (and I do mean quickly...like, within minutes). So if you want this one, here's your reminder! Many thanks to reader Amber for sharing the details of

Spotted in the US: New NYC Color Instinct Wet & Dry Eyeshadows

I believe that the NYC Color Instinct Wet & Dry Eye Shadow line has been available in the UK and other European countries since about 2012. I remember seeing some blog posts on a few British beauty blogs a while back, but then I kind of forgot about them. Well guess what? They're here!

Many thanks to reader Lissa for this one. Lissa spotted the Color Instinct quads in the permanent NYC display

The Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales (8/24 - 8/30)

Your weekly wrap-up of drugstore beauty sales and more...




Note: If you are new to drugstore sales and you are not sure how "BOGO1/2OFF" sales work, please take a moment to click here. Hope that helps!





PRINTABLE BEAUTY COUPONS



Some of the coupons listed below may go nicely with this week's sales, so take a moment to match them up accordingly.



Click here for coupons.com

The Lipstick League - week of 8.18.14

Lipstick Question of the Week

If you could only wear one nail color for Fall 2014, which shade would it be?

G's answer: Just one? Oh, the torture. Lately I've been into blurples (blues that look purple) so I think I'd go with Sinful Colors Mesmerize. But I'm also getting back into greys again, and I have my eye on the new Zoya Yuna. If I owned it, I would probably be wearing the heck out

HOT DEAL ALERT: TJ Maxx Makeup Sightings

If I were standing next to you right now, you'd hear me whispering this in your ear:

 "Honey, grab your keys...we're going to TJ Maxx NOW." 

You're not going to believe the insane deals that readers are spotting right now. Check it out:




image credit: Jess for Nouveau Cheap

Too Faced Holiday 2013 Limited Edition Jingle all the Way Palette

($7.99 at TJ Maxx; originally $25)

Thanks to

Spotted: Sally Hansen Halloween 2014 Limited Edition Costume-ize Your Nails Collection

In addition to the Fall 2014 CMS and Xtreme Wear collections, did you know that Sally Hansen has also released a Halloween 2014 collection? Fun!

Many thanks to longtime reader JenJen (@jenjen122680 on Instagram) for this one! JenJen spotted this new Halloween collection last week and shared some pics with us. Take a look!




image credit: JenJen for Nouveau Cheap

Sally Hansen Halloween 2014

Spotted: NEW Sinful Colors Sinful Shine Fall 2014 Shining Bright off the Runway Collection

We've got a new Sinful Shine display popping up at Walgreens and if you find this today, you can still take advantage of the $0.99 sale, which ends tonight (8/23).

Many thanks to longtime reader Kratrina of All the Beautiful Things blog for this one! Kratrina spotted this display at her Walgreens today and confirmed that there are THREE new shades here. Take a look:




image credit: Kratrina

Review: H&M Make Me Blush Blusher in Sweet Rose

Purchased by Me 
Several months ago, I purchased some clothes from the H&M website and I had a code for free shipping on orders of $50 or more (all orders ship for $5.95 on the H&M site unless you have a code or they run a promotion). My order total was just under $50, so I decided to toss this blush in my cart. I had never tried any cosmetics from H&M at that point, but I remembered seeing some

Review & Swatches: Sinful Colors Teal the End, Race Rubber and Prime Purple

Purchased by Me 
If you're reading this on Friday afternoon, you've got a little over a day left to take advantage of the Sinful Colors $0.99 sale at Walgreens, which ends on Saturday evening (8/23). I wanted to show you the three polishes I purchased from the various Fall 2014 collections that are now at Walgreens and Rite Aid, so let's take a look!

NOTE: It appears that some of the Fall 2014

HOT New Deals on Makeup and Nail Polish

Have I got some hot beauty deals to share with you today! The full list, after the jump....



Thanks to reader @mavenbeauty_ on Instagram for letting us know that Sephora has added lots of new items to their clearance sale page, including some products and sets from Tarte, Smashbox, OCC, Sephora Collection and more. Sale items on the Sephora site sell out quickly, so if you want something and

Review: NEW eos Visibly Soft Lip Balm Sphere in Coconut Milk

Purchased by Me 
If you missed my previous posts, eos has just released a new line of lip balms called Visibly Soft. There are two flavors in this new line and I found Coconut Milk at my local Target (they're also popping up at Walgreens, Ulta, Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl's and other retailers). If you're looking for these at Target, I found mine in the regular lip balm section (in the cough and

Mally Beauty on HauteLook NOW

For the first time ever, Mally Beauty is on HauteLook starting NOW (8AM Pacific on 8/21):






You can click here to view everything! This sale ends Monday, 8/25 at 8AM Pacific.



Thanks to longtime reader Kratrina of All the Beautiful Colors for the tip!

Spotted: Sally Hansen Limited Edition Xtreme Wear Create & Ornate Collection

Thanks to four lovely readers for this one! There's a brand new limited edition Xtreme Wear collection now hitting stores (it's popping up at Kmart and it should be available elsewhere soon) and I've got tons of pics, and a link to swatches to share with you today!

First up, thanks to my pal Nicole (@brackett0701 on Instagram) for sharing these pics of the display:




image credit: Nicole for

Coming This Fall: Milani Constellation Gel Eyeliners

Thanks to reader @courtneyybabee11 on Instagram for the tip that Milani posted another sneak peek on their Instagram today. Check these beauties out:




image source: Milani Instagram page

Coming This Fall: Milani Constellation Gel Eyeliners



From Milani:

Coming out this Fall, our new Constellation Gel Eyeliners will take your #makeup to starry heights!

I think these might possibly be the

Reminder: Walgreens Friends & Family Event TODAY ONLY (8/20)

Just a reminder that the Walgreens Friends & Family Event is going on TODAY ONLY (8/20), online and in-store. Remember that you get 20% off NON-SALE purchases only with this code. Click the image above to grab your coupon if you're going to use this discount in-store (enter code FAMILY20 on the Walgreens website).

Keep reading for some tips and suggestions...

This is a great time to place an

The Wednesday Question

What was your latest drugstore beauty purchase, and what do you think of it (so far)?



My latest drugstore beauty purchase was a few of the Sinful Colors Fall 2014 limited edition polishes, which I actually bought before the $0.99 Sinful Colors sale at Walgreens (ugh, don't you hate that?). I'll be swatching those polishes this week though, so I'll tell you my thoughts in my post!

Coming Soon to a Drugstore near You: Maybelline Brow Drama Sculpting Brow Mascara (and More)

So we already know that the new Color Sensational Matte Lipsticks are coming, but today I have some more exciting news for you regarding other upcoming releases from Maybelline!

Thanks so much to reader Tara (@taraaroth on Instagram) for sharing the following pics. Tara spotted these in a circular that she received in the mail this week featuring new products from Maybelline. Check it out:

Updated with more sightings: new Ulta clearance markdowns (in-store and online)

Back in the beginning of July, I showed you many of the Ulta clearance deals that readers were spotting (click here for that post). Since then, it appears that even more products have gone on clearance at Ulta, and not just in-store!

First up, my pal Allison (@allibally on Instagram) shared this photo of some OPI and OPI Designer Series polishes she spotted on clearance at her Ulta today:

Review: L'Oreal Colour Riche Glossy Balms in Baby Berry and Vintage Rose

Purchased by Me
Since all L'Oreal cosmetics are 40% off this week at Rite Aid (now through 8/23), I thought it would be the perfect time to share my review of two of the new Glossy Balms, in case you haven't seen them yet. I actually picked these up at Rite Aid when the display first started popping up in my area, and I've been wearing them off and on for about three weeks now. Ready for my

Swatches of the NEW Sephora Kiss Me Balm Collection

If you're a fan of dome-shaped lip balms and also a fan of tinted lip balms, you're going to want to sit down for this one! Have you seen the new Sephora Kiss Me Balms yet? Caution: cute overload ahead!

Many thanks to my pal Allison (@allibally on Instagram) for this one. Allison spotted the new Sephora Kiss Me Balms at her local Sephora the other day (they're also available online HERE), and

Spotted: Maybelline Fall 2014 Fashion Rocks Collection

Maybelline has released some tie-in displays for Fashion Rocks, which is a "live concert celebrating the powerful relationship between fashion and music" airing on CBS on September 9th. These displays are not to be confused with Maybelline's Fashion Week collection for Fall 2014, which I have not heard a peep about yet (you can click HERE if you want to see what last year's Fall Fashion Week

The Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales (8/17 - 8/23)

Apologies for getting this up so late--I hope to get back to posting my weekly wrap-ups on Sundays again, starting next week. Thanks for your patience and understanding!



Your weekly wrap-up of drugstore beauty sales and more...






Note: If you are new to drugstore sales and you are not sure how BOGO1/2OFF sales work, please take a moment to click here. Hope that helps!



PRINTABLE

The Lipstick League - week of 8.11.14

Lipstick League Question of the Week


When it comes to fall/winter, which beauty brand collections are you always excited to see? 

G's answer: Fall/winter collections are always my favorite, and every year I look forward to seeing what Wet n Wild, Maybelline, NYC, Revlon, Sinful Colors and Sally Hansen will bring us!


Lipstick League Links of the Week

   EauMG - Are you completely over

LORAC Skinny Palettes back in stock at Zappos ($15 each with free shipping)

Thanks to reader Shay for leaving a comment on the blog this morning alerting us to the fact that the LORAC Nude Skinny Palette is now back in stock on the Zappos site for $15 (with free everyday shipping, no minimum order required).






As I've mentioned here a few times, the LORAC Nude and Navy Skinny Palettes were originally released for the 2014 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, specially priced

New Maybelline sightings at Dollar Tree

Maybelline cosmetic sightings at Dollar Tree are nothing new, but I want to make sure you know that there's a NEW CROP of Maybelline goodies now surfacing at Dollar Tree!

First up, thanks to reader @tonyamoniques on Instagram for sharing this pic of the Color Show polishes she just spotted at her Dollar Tree this week:




image credit: @tonyamoniques for Nouveau Cheap

Assorted Maybelline Color

Spotted at Big Lots: Sephora X Nail Colors (and more)

Some exciting news today for my fellow Big Lots shoppers! Before I get to the sightings/haul, I want to mention that Big Lots posted this coupon for college students only to save $10 off any $50 purchase, valid today only (8/16). Sorry for the late notice, but I just heard about it when I saw it mentioned on Big Lots' Instagram page today, so I thought I'd share!

The most exciting news today is

Coming this Monday, 8/18

In case you don't follow LA Girl on social media, yesterday they revealed the official release date for the new shades of Glazed Lip Paints, and another sneak-peek picture:




image source: LA Girl Cosmetics Instagram page

NEW SHADES available August 18 

From LA Girl:

Monday, August 18 at 9:00am PST is the official launch date of our NEW #GlazedLipPaint colors!! Here is a sneak peek of the

LORAC PRO Palette for $22 + FREE SHIPPING

Get the LORAC PRO Palette + Mini Behind-the-Scenes Eye Shadow Primer

for $22 + FREE SHIPPING


If you don't want the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette for $29 + free shipping, here's a fantastic alternative! Many thanks to reader @nayana39 on Instagram for letting me know that the original LORAC PRO Palette is ALSO available on the HSN website right now! Just use the code I blogged about in

It's back (again)! Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette for $29 + free shipping

Get this for $29 + free shipping!




UPDATE: Don't want this palette? Not to worry! You can also get the LORAC PRO Palette for $22 + free shipping!



Many thanks to reader @butimclassy on Twitter for the heads-up that the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette (WITHOUT THE SHADOW INSURANCE PRIMER) is back in stock on HSN and there's a new code to go with it! If you're new to this offer, keep

Spotted: NYC Fall 2014 Limited Edition Fashion Queen Collection

Many thanks to reader DeWanna (@msluckydee13 on Instagram) for this one! DeWanna spotted the brand new NYC Fashsion Queen Collection at her local Kmart this week and was nice enough to share some pics and info with us.

NOTE: Kmart seems to be getting various limited edition collections from NYC, Wet n Wild and Rimmel ahead of other retailers lately, so if you have a Kmart in your area, it's

Swatches & First Impressions: Wet n Wild Summer 2014 Limited Edition Summer Festival Collection

Press Sample 
Here's a look at what the Wet n Wild Summer 2014 Summer Festival Collection has to offer!






To give you an idea of what the actual displays look like, in case you haven't seen them at your local Rite Aid, CVS, Walgreens, etc. yet, here are some promo images:





Thank you to everyone who submitted pics to me of the above displays--I received several submissions while I was on

NEW e.l.f. Studio Blending Brush now available (and other new products)

Many thanks to reader @leslie.chamberlin on Instagram for letting me know that the new e.l.f. Studio Blending Brush that showed you a sneak peek of HERE is now available for purchase!




image source: eyeslipsface.com

NEW e.l.f. Studio Blending Brush

(retail: $3 on the e.l.f. website HERE)



For more info or to purchase, click here. I don't know if this will be available in-store at Target,

NYX $1 off coupons spotted at CVS

Thanks to reader and frequent contributor Meghan (@cupcakecore on Twitter) for this one! A NYX coupon (!) is popping up at CVS right now. Check it:




image credit: Meghan for Nouveau Cheap
(bad graphics: Nouveau Cheap)
$1 off any NYX purhcase coupon on the permanent NYX display at CVS


Yep, Meghan spotted a (very rare) NYX coupon on the permanent display at her CVS this week. Woot! Hopefully

Too Faced Beauty Blogger Darlings + Deluxe Melted Peony for $20

In case you didn't get the email or missed this posted elsewhere...




Now through 8/16 at 11:59PM PST on the Too Faced website, when you purchase the Beauty Blogger Darlings Set (four deluxe samples) for $20, you will receive a Melted Peony deluxe sample FREE. Just enter code SUPERSTARS at checkout to receive your lip color. Also, right now all orders are receiving a free Bronzer Card.

Free

The Wednesday Question: Makeup Newbie Edition

Name three drugstore beauty products that you would recommend to a makeup newbie.



There are so many, but I think I would start with:



1) e.l.f. Studio Small Stipple Brush (great for powders, foundations, blushes, cream blushes, highlighters, etc.) 



2) Either Milani Eyeshadow Primer or Wet n Wild Fergie Eyeshadow Primer (I adore them both) 



3) Essence Lash Mania Reloaded Mascara (as

Spotted: NEW Essence How to Make Your Face Wow Make-Up Box

Remember the other day when I showed you the new Essence How to Make Nude Eyes Make-Up Box at Ulta? Well one of the other Make-Up Boxes in this collection has just landed at Ulta too!








image credit: @beautella for Nouveau Cheap

NEW Essence Make-Up Boxes from Ulta

(retail: $9.99 each)




For a look inside this box (and trust me, you want to see inside this box!) CLICK HERE to be taken to

More info about MUA Makeup Academy at CVS

In my first post about the new MUA Makeup Academy products now at CVS (click here for lots of pics), I mentioned that it seemed like the products at CVS were quite different from the products available on the MUA UK website.

Well now I have a full explanation for you.

From Happi.com:

CVS/pharmacy has rolled out its own beauty collection, Makeup Academy. Developed for CVS/pharmacy by makeup

Spotted: NEW Suave Moroccan Infusion & Natural Infusion Body Washes

If you have ever wished that some of  your favorite Suave Professionals haircare scents would be turned into body washes, I've got some very exciting news for you today!



Many thanks to reader @elle8000 on Twitter for this one! @elle8000 spotted two new Suave Professionals BODY WASHES at her local Meijer this week and was nice enough to share pics:





image credit: @elle8000 for Nouveau Cheap

Spotted: NEW Walgreens/Revo Natural Beeswax & Peppermint Oil Lip Balm

Revo is on a roll lately! First they come out with those adorable little mini versions at Dollar Tree, and now this:




image credit: @cinnam.on for Nouveau Cheap

Walagreens/Revo 100% Natural Lip Balm with Vitamin E & Peppermint

(retail: $2.99 at Walgreens, 0.25 oz)



Many thanks to reader @cinnam.on on Instagram for the above pic of this lip balm, which she found this week at her local

Two ways to get Topshop Beauty (and more) with FREE SHIPPING

image source: topshop.com

Topshop Lips in Legend Lipstick in Pink


If you've a lover of British beauty, here are some ways to get your fix (with free shipping)....

First let me back up and explain Topshop for those of who may be unaware of this brand. Topshop is a popular clothing and apparel retailer in the UK, and they have their own beauty products as well. I can't even remember how I

Benefit Cosmetics Clearance Sale + FREE SHIPPING

There is nothing like a clearance sale + free shipping to get your hauling juices flowing, am I right?? Many thanks to reader Rachel Moon for this tip:






Now through 8/19, Benefit is having a clearance sale which you can access HERE. The best part is that you get free shipping with ANY order (no minimum required) with code SALEMEAWAY at checkout (free shipping on orders of $100 for

Hot beauty deals (now and coming soon)

Here's a little wrappy-wrap-up ("wrappy-wrap-up"?? I have no idea where that came from and now I'm embarrassed I said it but I digress) of some great beauty deals happening NOW and in the very near future...




In order of expiration:





On the L'Occitane website: 


Free Standard Shipping on all orders, no code required. Offer ends August 13, 2014 at 3 AM EST. Excludes AK, HI & PR. If you

Spotted: Fantasy Makers by Wet n Wild Halloween 2014 Collection

It's here, Wet n Wild fans! The Fantasy Makers Halloween 2014 Collection has landed at Kmart, which means you should be able to find it at other retailers soon (if you haven't spotted it already).



NOTE: As with past years, certain retailers will carry the large floor display below, while other retailers will probably carry smaller counter displays, including the popular polish/lipstick/lash/

Now in stores: new lip balms from eos, Lypsyl and ChapStick

Attention fellow lip balm fanatics! Here's a round-up of some new lip balms now popping up in stores:




image source: evolutionofsmooth.com

NEW eos Visibly Soft Lip Balms in Coconut Milk and Vanilla Mint

(retail: $3.29 each)



UPDATE: Click here for my review of the new eos Visibly Soft Coconut Milk Lip Balm.

The new Visibly Soft line from eos contains two flavors: Coconut Milk and Vanilla

Just in! Wet n Wild Fall 2014 Limited Edition Collection pics, swatches and comparisons

This just in!

CLICK HERE for close-up pics of all four Wet n Wild Fall 2014 Limited Edition Coloricon 5-Pan Palettes (thanks to reader @cindyx823).

CLICK HERE for swatches and comparisons of the Wet n Wild Fall 2014 Limited Edition Megalast Matte Lipsticks and Nail Colors (thanks to readers @roguedarkholme and @makeuplunchanddinner).

Pür Minerals BOGOFREE Sale today through 8/17 (worldwide)

Just a quick heads-up for you Pür Minerals fans! Starting today and running through 8/17, all of the Pür Minerals products on THIS PAGE are BOGOFREE with code 2014BOGO at checkout (you can mix and match; you do not need to purchase two of the same item to qualify). This offer is valid worldwide. Shipping rates for US and Canada:



$0 - $24.99: $5.95

$25.00 - $39.99: $6.95

$40.00 - $49.99:

The Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales (8/10 - 8/16)

Your weekly wrap-up of drugstore beauty sales and more...






Note: If you are new to drugstore sales and you are not sure how BOGO1/2OFF sales work, please take a moment to click here. Hope that helps!



PRINTABLE BEAUTY COUPONS



REMEMBER: Some of the coupons listed below may go nicely with this week's sales, so take a moment to match them up accordingly. If you don't see the

The Lipstick League - week of 8.4.14

 



Lipstick League Question of the Week


 What is the one step in your daily makeup routine that you dislike the most? What is the one step you love the most? 


G's answer: The step I dislike the most is concealing (ugh). The step I love the most seems to change quite often. A few months ago I was really into blush, but right now I'm loving applying my mascara. Lately I've been layering one

Review: NEW Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipsticks in Oxford Street Fuchsia, Notting Hill Nude and In Love with Ginger

Purchased by Me
If you missed my original post about the new Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipsticks back in June, then you might not know that in addition to a new formula and new packaging, there are also some new-to-the-US shades in this color range. There are 25 shades in the new Moisture Renew line and while most are carry-overs from the original line, there are some new shades here that were

Pics of the Wet n Wild Fall 2014 Limited Edition Megalast Matte Lipsticks

If you caught my post yesterday, then you know that Wet n Wild has just released an all-matte collection of limited edition nail polishes and lipsticks for Fall 2014. If you'd like a closer look at the lipsticks (you can see the nail colors HERE), @roguedarkholme posted pics on her Instagram.

Here are the links:

Sweet Cream and Urban Delight

Sunset Siren and Bordeaux Boulevard

Notice the

Spotted at Ulta: NEW Essence How to Make Nude Eyes and How to Make Your Face Wow Make-Up Boxes

UPDATE: One of the other Essence Make-Up Boxes has been spotted at Ulta! Pics of the How to Make Your Face Wow Make-Up Box just added to the bottom of this post.

Ready for some cute overload? Longtime reader Lisa of Swatchesandwhatnot blog spotted a new Essence shadow box at Ulta the other day--check this out:


image credit: Lisa for Nouveau Cheap

NEW Essence How to Make Nude Eyes Make-Up Box

Spotted: Rimmel Holiday 2014 Limited Edition Scandaleyes Shadow Sticks (mattes and more!)

Well what do have here? Holiday 2014 already? And new limited edition Scandaleyes Shadow Sticks? Sweet! Thanks so much to longtime reader Lisa of Swatchesandwhatnot blog for this sighting:




image credit: Lisa for Nouveau Cheap

Rimmel Holiday 2014 Limited Edition Scandaleyes Shadow Sticks



More info and a closer look, after the jump...





The mascara in this display is the new-ish Rockin'

Spotted: Wet n Wild Fall 2014 Limited Edition Coloricon Eyeshadow Palettes

NOTE: If you're looking for this collection, be sure to check out the Interactive Sightings Map HERE to see if any of your fellow readers have spotted it in your area. And if you have found this collection, please consider helping others by leaving a marker on the map (and thank you!).

If you caught my post earlier today, then you know that Wet n Wild has just released some limited edition Fall

Spotted: Wet n Wild Fall 2014 Limited Edition Megalast Matte Lipstick and Nail Color Collection

UPDATE: Links to swatches and comparisons added to the end of this post.

An all-matte collection from Wet n Wild? Yes and yes! Many thanks to frequent photo-contributor @roguedarkholme on Instagram for this one! She spotted this brand new display at her local Kmart this week and was nice enough to share some pics. Check 'em out:




image credit: @roguedarkholme for Nouveau Cheap

Wet n Wild

More 2015 Sneak Peeks from Milani

Yesterday I showed you a sneak peek at the Milani Matte Lipsticks coming in 2015, and today I have two additional sneak peeks for you, courtesy of Milani's Instagram page! First up:




image source: Milani Instagram page

Coming in 2015: Milani Fierce Foils



From Milani:

Ok, here's one more sneak peek at some of our new products. These Fierce Foils will be out at the beginning of 2015!

LORAC and Sally Beauty deals

Thanks to several of you for letting me know that the LORAC Nude Skinny Palette is back in stock on the LORAC website! Again, this is an excellent value considering that it's just $15 and you also get everyday free shipping on the LORAC site, no code required. This palette is sold-out on the Nordstrom and Zappos sites, so don't hesitate if you want it--it will probably go out of stock again

Spotted: Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Limited Edition Fall 2014 NYFW Designer Collection

Fall 2014 has officially arrived at the drugstores! Can you believe that the Sally Hansen Fall 2014 Limited Edition Designer Collection is already here? I always look forward to the Sally Hansen Spring and Fall Designer Series polishes, but the Fall collections are always a personal favorite. I've been covering these for a long time now, so it's fun to see how the collections have evolved over

Coming in 2015: Milani Color Statement Matte Lipstick Collection

Milani posted something very exciting on their Instagram page today:




image source: Milani Instagram page

Sneak Peek: Milani Color Statement Matte Lipsticks

Coming in 2015



From Milani:

Coming out in 2015... Something that is seriously matte-fab! 



Yes, yes and more YES! Raise your hand if you're excited about these!

Peanuts by OPI Halloween 2014 Colletion

I'd like to thank reader @daisy_nlulu_nail on Instagram for putting this one on my radar! Did you know that OPI is releasing a Peanuts "It's the Great Pumpkin" collection for Halloween 2014? I CAN'T STAND IT! (See what I did there?)

Some lovely Canadian bloggers already have access to this collection (I'm guessing it will land here in the US very soon).

Click HERE for press photos (display,

Pics of the Maybelline The Smokes Palette

I'm still playing catch-up since my month-long absence from blogging, so forgive me if most of you have already seen the new Maybelline The Smokes Palette in person. I actually have not yet seen it in person (I know it has been popping up at Walgreens) so in case you're like me and haven't seen it yet, here you go!

NOTE: There are three new palettes from Maybelline for 2014. The Nudes (CLICK

Maybelline Baby Lips Coral Crush: Is it permanent now?

So back in November of 2013, I reviewed the Baby Lips Limited Edition shade Coral Crush (which is yummy--it smells like orange Starburst candy). I haven't seen it in drugstores since late 2013/early 2014, but reader Caitlin let me know that she recently spotted it at Walgreens:




image credit: Caitlin for Nouveau Cheap

Baby Lips Coral Crush at Walgreens



My question for you: have YOU seen

Jesse's Girl JulieG Cruise Collection $13.99 at Groupon

Many thanks to my longtime pal Halifax of Sparkled Beauty blog (she's like the Canadian version of me, covering beauty sales, deals, etc. for you lovely readers to the north!) for this tip:






Right now, you can grab the entire Jesse's Girl JulieG Cruise Collection for $13.99 (free shipping on orders of $24.99 or more).  For a review with swatches of this entire collection, check out Work Play

Sneak Peek: NEW e.l.f. Studio Blending Brush

e.l.f. posted a sneak peek of their soon-to-be-released blending brush this morning and, in case you're not on Instagram, I wanted to make sure that you knew about this one! Check it out:




image source: e.l.f. Instagram page

Sneak Peek: e.l.f. Studio Blending Brush



From e.l.f.:

Blending will never be better. The Studio Blending Brush you've been waiting for is coming soon to

Nude Skinny Palette available on LORAC site for $15 + free shipping (and free samples!)

image source: loraccosmetics.com


Piggybacking on my post from yesterday, I want to thank several of you both here and on social media for letting me know that the LORAC Nude Skinny Palette, which is now sold out both on the Nordstrom and Zappos websites, is in-stock on the LORAC website for $15. You get everyday free shipping on the LORAC site, no minimum required, and you also receive free

The Wednesday Question

Are there any drugstore dupes that you actually prefer over the real thing?



Yes! Believe it or not, some of the In Style fragrances at Walgreens work better for me than the real thing, and I actually prefer the dupes! For example, I'm not a huge fan of Ralph Lauren Romance, but the In Style version is quite lovely. Same goes for the In Style version of Marc Jacobs Daisy. I'm not a huge fan