Big Changes to Color Club The Uptown

Bye bye, gorgeous!


As many of you know, The Uptown is my all-time favorite Color Club shade. To refresh your memory, here are some pics (worn shiny and mattifed) from my original review:










I have some very sad news for you today if you are also a big fan of The Uptown. Keep reading for the scoop...




Thanks to my pal @sunonwater11 on Instagram for letting me know that Color Club

NEW Wild Essence by Halle Berry

Of all the celebrity fragrances at the drugstore, I have to tell you that Halle Berry's are always my favorites. If you're a longtime reader of this blog, then you know that I adore the original Halle by Halle Berry fragrance (if you're a real old-school reader, then you might remember my after-Christmas score back in 2009). I've also quite enjoyed Halle Berry's Pure Orchid, Reveal, Closer and

Spotted at Walgreens: e.l.f. Limited Edition Disney Good vs. Evil Eye Collection and Polish Collection

If you thought that was it for the Disney Good vs. Evil Collection at Walgreens, think again! Thanks so much to reader @_loveandbeautyxo for letting me know Gee (@gave541 on Instagram) posted pics of two additional e.l.f. sets now popping up at Walgreens. Gee kindly let me share her pics with you here, so take a look!

NOTE: I will do a summary at the end of this blog post containing ALL of the

Coming in December: NEW CoverGirl Lashblast Full Lash Bloom Mascara

Heads up, Lashblast fans! There's a new formula on the way...







Thanks to reader @beautydreammachine on Instagram for this one. She just let me know that Glow Magazine posted a sneak peek of the new CoverGirl Lashblast Full Lash Bloom Mascara on their Instagram page HERE. Aside from it coming out in December, I don't have any other details about this one yet, so I guess we'll have to wait

Spotted: Walgreens Revo Halloween 2014 Limited Edition Lip Balm Collection

Attention Revo lip balm fans! Walgreens has released a limited edition Halloween collection with some fun new flavors. Thanks to reader @freakumbee for sharing these pics of the limited edition Halloween flavors she spotted at her local Walgreens this week. Take a look!




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Walgreens Revo Halloween 2014 Limited Edition Lip Balms

(retail: $2.99 each

Spotted: eos Fall/Winter 2014 Limited Edition Sets (BCA Awareness and Rachel Roy A Ray of Holiday Sunshine)

Continuing from my post from yesterday about the limited edition Rachel Roy sets I showed you, today I have even more pics and info for you, plus pics of the eos Breast Cancer Awareness sets as well!

Many thanks to reader @triceratips on Instagram and her lovely fiance @mrandypuppy for the following pics. You know you've got a keeper when your significant other helps you with drugstore sightings

Spotted at Walgreens: Disney Good vs. Evil Collection Makeup Bags, Lashes and Mirrors

In addition to the Disney Good vs. Evil Collection e.l.f. beauty books and brushes and Kiss nail art kits (CLICK HERE AND HERE if you missed those) that are now popping up at Walgreens, did you know that there are also SOHO makeup bags, Ardell lashes and a Conair mirror in this collection as well?

Many thanks to three lovely readers for sharing the following pics. First up, the SOHO makeup bags,

Sinful Shine Nail Polish Update

Over the past couple of weeks, SEVERAL of you have told me that you've heard rumors about the state of the Sinful Colors "Gel Tech" line, Sinful Shine, at Walgreens. I have tried to get to the heart of the rumors and provide you with as much information as I can about this, so keep reading for more info...




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Sinful Shine Fall 2014 Shining Bright off the

A Quick Note for Tablet Users

Over the past few days, some of you have contacted me about an ad on my blog that has been interfering with your ability to read my blog via tablets. First of all, I apologize for this inconvenience and I'm grateful that you took the time to let me know about it. Second, I want to let you know that the issue has been resolved and you should have no problems accessing my blog via tablets moving

The Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales (9/28 - 10/4)

REMINDER: Now through 10/4 at Ulta, all NYX, Revlon, Physicians Formula and Almay cosmetics are 40% off in-store and online HERE. There is also a $3.50 off $10 purchase coupon that you can use with this sale in-store or online HERE.



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,

The Lipstick League - week of 9.22.14

The Lipstick League Question of the Week


What are your favorite perfumes or scented body products to wear in the fall?

G's answer: I usually lean toward my heavier, richer, deeper fragrances for fall but for some odd reason, right now I'm all about muguet (aka: lily of the valley). I can't get enough of that clean, floral note and I'm actually going to be doing a post this week about my

Spotted: eos Holiday 2014 Limited Edition Rachel Roy Lip Balm Set (NEW FLAVORS)

Did you know that eos has collaborated with fashion designer Rachel Roy on some limited edition lip balms? I had no idea this was even happening, so my thanks go out to reader Karmen (@imkarmenmartinez on Instagram) for this tip! Karmen spotted the Holiday 2014 Rachel Roy Set at Rite Aid this week and was nice enough to share pics and info with us. Take a look:





image credit: Karmen for

Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Palette Now $16 (And Mrs. Mia Wallace Nail Color Now $5)

Many thanks to several of you on social media for the heads-up about this one!




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Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Palette

(retail: $34; now $16)


Did you know that the Urban Decay Pulp Fiction Palette is now $16 (originally $34) on the Ulta website, Sephora website and Urban Decay website? Also, the Mrs. Mia Wallace Nail Color is now $5 (originally $15) on the Urban

What Is Reverse Hair Washing and Is It Right for You?

Purchased by Me
Several months ago, one of you tweeted me some info about Reverse Washing (if that was you, please comment below so I can thank you properly!). I found the whole idea of conditioning your hair first, then shampooing, to be absolutely intriguing.

I had never heard of Reverse Washing before (NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE SAME THING AS CO-WASHING, which is when you use conditioner instead

HOT TIP: NYX, Revlon, Physicians Formula & Almay 40% Off at Ulta Starting Sunday, 9/28

It's BAAAACK! A few times a year, Ulta gives us the ultimate drugstore beauty lover's dream and offers several of our favorite brands for 40% off...all within the same week. If you're sad to see Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty come to an end tomorrow (9/27), this will surely cheer you up!

Many thanks to reader Sheila for sharing this pic of next week's Ulta ad:




image credit: Sheila for Nouveau

Kohl's Clearance Sightings and New Gift Sets

I have a few nice Kohl's tips for you today, thanks to some lovely readers! First up, thanks to reader Chela (@chelita_rivers on Instagram) for this one:




image credit: Chela for Nouveau Cheap

Various Flirt! Cosmetics 90% off at Kohl's



Chela shared the pic above of her Flirt! Cosmetics haul this week from Kohl's. She said that select Flirt! products were 90% off, including some eyeshadows,

Review & Comparisons: Wet n Wild Fall 2014 Limited Edition 5-Pan Coloricon Eyeshadow Palettes

Press Sample
If you're still looking for the Wet n Wild Fall 2014 Collection, including these 5-Pans, I want to let you know that in the past week or so, there are been MANY new markers left on the sightings map HERE. So it looks like this collection is starting to get wider distribution, which means you don't have to give up hope of finding these if you haven't spotted them yet! Thanks so much

Too Faced Holiday 2014 La Belle Carousel for $29 + Free Shipping

If you don't want the Too Faced Chocolate Bar deal I posted about a little while ago, perhaps you might be interested in this one! Many thanks to reader Leah (@leahcoupons on Instagram) for letting me know that the Too Faced La Belle Carousel is now available on HSN:



original images: hsn.com

Too Faced Holiday 2014 La Belle Carousel
(retail: $49)

Find out how to score this for $29 shipped,

Spotted at Dollar Tree: Maybelline Limited Edition Color Tattoos

Many thanks to reader @sassylady829 on Instagram for this one! Look what she just spotted at her local Dollar Tree:




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Maybelline Limited Edition Color Tattoos 

($1 each at Dollar Tree)



Keep reading for the details...




Clockwise from top left:




Matte Brown, Pure Nude, Just Beige, Caramel Cool, Nude Complement





Matte Brown and Just

The Wednesday Question

Approximately how many bottles of nail polish do you currently own, and how do you store them?



I recently did an overhaul to my stash and I'm pretty sure I currently own about 1,500 bottles of polish, give or take a few. My answer is ridiculous to many, I know, but keep in mind that I've been collecting for decades, and this also includes polishes sent to me for review since I've been

Review: CVS Beauty 360 Bamboo Eye Shadow Brush

Purchased by Me 
This week (now through 9/27/14) all of the new CVS Beauty 360 makeup brushes are 25% off at CVS. Since I actually purchased one of these new brushes a few weeks ago, I thought I better get my review up ASAP in case you'd like to know my thoughts about it! So let's get right to it, shall we?




CVS Beauty 360 Bamboo Eye Shadow Brush

(retail: $5.99 exclusively at CVS)




My CVS

Spotted: NEW Vaseline Crème Brûlée Lip Therapy

You know how much I love the Vaseline Rosy Lips Lip Therapy. So when reader Susannah (@susannahsaurus on Instagram) shared this pic of the new Crème Brûlée Lip Therapy spotted at Walgreens today, my immediate thought was: "Let the hunt begin!"






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NEW Vaseline Crème Brûlée Lip Therapy at Walgreens



Keep reading for more info...




I would imagine

UPDATE: Milani Fall 2014 Limited Edition Bedazzled Collection

For those of you who have been looking for the Milani Fall 2014 Limited Edition Bedazzled Collection (click HERE for pics and swatches), I have two important bits of news for you today!






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Milani Fall 2014 Limited Edition Bedazzled Collection for Eyes, Lips & Nails




Thanks to reader @missjae1908 on Instagram for letting me know that most of this

Spotted: NYC Halloween 2014 Limited Edition Midnight Beauty Collection

The annual NYC Halloween collection has landed at CVS! And talk about perfect timing. NYC is B2G1FREE at CVS this week (now through 9/27), so now we've got TWO limited edition collections to choose from (don't forget about the NYC Fall 2014 Fashion Queen Collection that's also popping up right now). And if you don't live near a CVS, hopefully you'll be able to find these collections at your local

The Halloween 2014 Pumpkin Polishes Have Landed

I've been covering the Blue Cross Halloween Pumpkin Polishes (and the Blue Cross Summer Brights and Holiday Snowman Polishes) for several years now. It's an event I look forward to every year, but I have to admit that for the past few Halloweens, our beloved little Pumpkin Polishes sort of lost their steam. Last year's polishes looked very much like the year before, and I was kind of expecting

Now at Kohl's: Real Techniques Limited Edition Nic's Picks Set

I saw @trendmood1 on Instagram mention this today, and I wanted to pass it along! The Limited Edition Nic's Picks set is now available on the Kohl's website:




image source: kohls.com

Real Techniques Limited Edition Nic's Picks Set

(retail: $29)


Keep reading for a closer look and some tips about how to get this at a reduced price...




image source: kohls.com


This five-piece set retails

New Target Beauty Discount Codes (Redeemable In-Store and Online)

Thanks to several of you for the tip about this over the past two days! If you haven't heard, Target has released some new codes for discounts on beauty purchases, and you can use these codes either in-store or on the Target website!

Frequent photo-contributor @cupcakecore on Twitter kindly shared a pic of the in-store display that she spotted at her local Target (these codes are also featured

New Revlon "Mystery" Lip Color

Over the past two weeks, several of you have mentioned to me that there was a mysterious new Revlon lip color featured in the Rite Aid ad for the week of 9/14 - 9/20 (thank you to everyone who took the time to point this out to me!). If you didn't see last week's Rite Aid ad, here's a screenshot:




Screenshot of Rite Aid weekly ad for 9/14 - 9/20


Notice the pink tube in the middle of the

The Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales (9/21 - 9/27)

REMINDER: The Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Event started on 9/7 and runs through 9/27 both in-store and online. Click here for my tips and the full calendar of events.



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!





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The Lipstick League - week of 9.15.14

The Lipstick League Question of the Week


Quick: name three makeup products that you’ve repurchased multiple times. 

G's answer: Just THREE? Oh gosh, the pressure! OK, off the top of my head:

1) Rimmel Lasting Finish Kate Matte Lipstick in #104.
(My go-to "I don't even have to think about it I just know it always looks good on me" shade.)

2) Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Spot

NEW theBalm Nude Dude Eyeshadow Palette + Full-Size The Bodybuilder Mascara for $39.50 SHIPPED

Want to know how to get the brand new theBalm Nude Dude Palette + The Bodybuilder Mascara for $39.50 with free shipping?





image source: kohls.com

NEW theBalm Nude Dude Eyeshadow Palette & The Bodybuilder Mascara Set



Keep reading for all the details...



Many thanks to reader Becca (@b3cc4xo on Instagram) for this tip (and thanks to reader Reina Rivera who actually left a comment about

NEW Wet n Wild Fergie Fall 2014 Limited Edition Fergie Beauty University Palette

Well apparently this is a new tradition! The 2014 Wet n Wild Fergie Limited Edition Fergie Kit has landed at Walgreens almost exactly one year to the day since my post about last year's kit. This year's LE Fergie kit is definitely different from last year's, but I hope that the quality is on-par with last year's since I really enjoyed last year's kit (see my full review of last year's kit HERE).

Spotted at Target: NEW Clairol Hair Food Hair Care Collection

Purchased by Me 
So I was at Target the other day and stumbled across a brand new line of hair care by Clairol called Hair Food. I purchased one product from this new line (see below), which I'll review as soon as I'm done testing, but I thought you might like to see the entire line, in case you haven't spotted this new collection in person yet!




NEW Clairol Hair Food Root Cleansing Shampoo

Spotted: e.l.f. Disney Good vs. Evil Beauty Book and Brush Collection

Just last week, I showed you the Kiss Disney Good vs. Evil Nail Art Kits that are now popping up at Walgreens. I think I mentioned in that post that I didn't know if e.l.f. was coming out with a Disney Good vs. Evil collection too, but guess what? THEY DID!

Many thanks to reader Nola for this one one. Nola spotted the e.l.f. Disney Good vs. Evil Collection (Maleficent vs. Aurora/Briar Rose) at

HOT TIP: Kat Von D Cosmetics on Clearance at Sephora

Thanks to several of you for the tip that many Kat Von D cosmetics are now on clearance at Sephora stores. As of the time of this post, this appears to be an in-store only clearance, as I didn't see anything on clearance when I checked the Sephora site a moment ago. That could obviously change though!

Here's a breakdown of everything I know so far...




Painted Love/Foiled Love Lipsticks

Review & Swatches: Sinful Colors Halloween 2014 Limited Edition Glitters in Mystery Moonshine and Cauldron Couture

Purchased by Me
As we all know, Sinful Colors nail polishes are on sale this week at Walgreens for $0.99 each (now through 9/20), so I wanted to show you some swatches of the two Halloween 2014 shades I purchased (there are a total three new limited edition Halloween shades this year, which you can view here). Also, if you can't find this display at your Walgreens, it's also popping up at Target

Wet n Wild Releases Official App for Android and iPhone

Oh how far they've come! I remember back in 1989 when Wet n Wild was a small drugstore brand with "crazy" blue nail polish (so unheard of back then). Well times have changed and, in case you haven't heard, Wet n Wild now has an official app for both Android and iPhone, and they're running their first national campaign (with a commercial airing during this Monday's The Voice premiere on NBC) in

HOT TIP: Cargo Vienna Eyeshadow Quad for $11.99 + FREE SHIPPING

6PM.com (sister site to Zappos.com) offers free shipping on all orders, no minimum required, and they have a great beauty section that I stalk look at regularly. Today, I noticed a deal that I just had to make sure you knew about...





image used with permission from beautyjunkiesunite.com

Cargo Color Palette Eyeshadow Quad in Vienna

(retail: $30, 0.48 oz)



Keep reading for details about

HOT DEAL ALERT: Today Only (9/18) Get $10 Off + Free Shipping at Mally Beauty

Thanks to reader Kristina (@thefemininefiles on Instagram) for this one!

TODAY ONLY (9/18), receive free shipping on ALL ORDERS on the Mally Beauty website (no code required, ends 11:59PM EST) and use code WELOVEYOU at checkout for $10 off your order.

As Kristina pointed out, this deal will enable you to get a Lip Illusion Set for $8.20 shipped! Or you can get Mally's Lip Fence (clear lip

The Wednesday Question

How hot is too hot to wear makeup? Is it ever so hot that you skip wearing makeup altogether?



If it is 100 degrees or more, as it's been for the past week+ here in San Diego, I wear nothing when I'm at home, and only the bare, bare minimum when I'm not at home. We're talking BB cream and a bit of blush, and that's it. I figure, everyone's miserable when it's this hot, and no one's feeling

It's Back: LORAC Pro Palette 2 + PRO Mascara + Mini Primer for $22 SHIPPED

UPDATE: Well that was fast. This is apparently out of stock AGAIN. If you're interested in this deal, keep checking the link below...hopefully they'll restock soon (and I will of course do another post if I hear that's been restocked!).

Thanks so much to readers Chris Feral and honeypancake88 for the heads-up that the LORAC PRO Palette 2 deal is back in stock at HSN! If you didn't get the Too

There are Two Versions of the Walmart Fall 2014 Beauty Box

So today I received pics from two lovely readers of the Walmart Beauty Box, and guess what? The boxes they received are completely different from the version I shared with you a few days ago!




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Walmart Fall 2014 Beauty Box 

CLICK HERE to view both versions #1 and #2 of the Walmart Fall 2014 Beauty Box.

It's Back: Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette + Full-Size Shadow Insurance for $29 SHIPPED

Many thanks to reader Elle (@pittpantherelle on Instagram) for letting me know that this offer is back in stock (again!) on the HSN website. If you're new to this deal, keep reading for all the details...




My Chocolate Bar and Shadow Insurance, purchased from HSN

Find out how to score this for $29 shipped, after the jump...

Right now you can get the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette (this is

Spotted: NEW Hard Candy Products for Eyes, Lips and Face (With Reader Swatches)

If you haven't heard, Hard Candy has just added some new, permanent products to their lineup at Walmart! I have the scoop for you today (with some swatches, even!) thanks to some lovely readers. So let's jump right in.

First up, thanks to longtime reader Lisa of Swatchesandwhatnot blog for the heads-up that the new Fiberized Brow Gel I posted about a little while ago is now in stores. She just

Contents of the Walmart Fall 2014 Beauty Box (Two Versions)

UPDATE: There are apparently TWO different versions of the Walmart Fall 2014 Beauty Box. Below you will find both versions 1 and 2, received by multiple readers.

If you ordered the Fall 2014 installment of the Walmart Beauty Box when I first posted about it at the beginning of the month, then you may have already received your box. If not, there are at least TWO different versions now being sent

Spotted: Kiss Fall 2014 Limited Edition Disney Good vs. Evil Nail Art Kits

UPDATE: There is an e.l.f. Disney Good vs. Evil Collection that is now popping up at Walgreens in addition to this Kiss Nail Art Collection. CLICK HERE to view the e.l.f. collection.

Kiss has just released a Disney Good vs. Evil Nail Art Collection, which features Maleficent and Aurora/Briar Rose from Sleeping Beauty. Many thanks to reader Annemarie (@aa8445 on Instgram) for sharing pics of the

The Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales (9/14 - 9/20)

REMINDER: The Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Event started on 9/7 and runs through 9/27 both in-store and online. Click here for my tips and the full calendar of events.



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!





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The Lipstick League - week of 9.8.14

The Lipstick League Question of the Week


 When a beauty product is labeled "Limited Edition" (LE), are you more inclined to purchase it? 

G's answer: In regard to drugstore limited edition products, I'm not more inclined to make a  purchase, but I am CERTAINLY more inclined to find the collection in a timely manner. Since I try to blog and review LE drugstore products as soon as they

Spotted: Wet n Wild Holiday 2014 Limited Edition Collections for Eyes and Nails

Between the Wet n Wild Fall 2014 Collection, the Wet n Wild Halloween 2014 Collection and the Wet n Wild Fantasy Makers 2014 Collection, there's a lot to keep track of right now for us WnW fans. I was not expecting to see the Holiday 2014 Collection for at least a few more weeks, but guess what? It's here!

Many thanks to reader Lisa for sharing lots of pics with us of the Wet n Wild Holiday 2014

Spotted at Target: e.l.f. Halloween 2014 Limited Edition Beauty Books

If you haven't been to Target lately, here's something new to check out from e.l.f.! Thanks to two lovely readers, I have lots of pics of the new Halloween 2014 Beauty Books to share with you today.

First up, Dorothy of Cool Polish blog spotted this collection at her local Target this week and shared these pics with us:





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e.l.f. Halloween 2014 Limited

Reader Swatches of the Entire Milani Fall 2014 Bedazzled Collection

Just a quick heads-up that I have added swatch pics of the entire Milani Fall 2014 Bedazzled Collection to my original blog post HERE, thanks to two lovely readers.

Hope that helps if you're looking for this collection this weekend!

Dupe Alert: Milani Enchanted Amethyst vs. MAC RiRi Boy

All will be revealed, after the jump...




Many thanks to reader @girliebeautyxo on Instagram for pointing me in the direction of @xoxokarmen20 on Instagram, who just posted THIS COMPARISON of the new Milani Fall 2014 Limited Edition Lipstick Enchanted Amethyst (matte finish) vs. the MAC Summer 2013 Limited Edition Lipstick RiRi Boy (matte finish). I am seriously impressed by her swatch

Official List of ALL Products in the Wet N Wild Halloween 2014 Display

image credit: Lisa for Nouveau Cheap

Wet n Wild Halloween 2014 Collection

(Walgreens-Exclusive)

I just received the official list of ALL of the products in the Walgreens-exclusive Wet n Wild Halloween 2014 Collection, directly from my contact at Wet n Wild. This list includes both limited edition and permanent products, so now we will all know, without a doubt, exactly what is LIMITED

Spotted: NEW Milani Fall 2014 Limited Edition Bedazzled Collection for Eyes, Lips & Nails (with Swatches)

The new Milani Constellation Gel Eye Liners that I showed you yesterday are actually part of a larger limited edition collection called Bedazzled, which is now popping up at CVS stores across the country. Many thanks to reader Misti for sharing lots of beautiful pics of this collection, which she spotted at her local CVS this week. Take a look!





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NEW 

It's Back! Sinful Colors $0.99 Sale Starts This Sunday at Walgreens

Every Friday, Walgreens emails Balance Rewards members a sneak-peek at their upcoming ad, and I was slow to look at mine this week. So thanks to my pal Lois of Shades of Beauty Inc. for bringing this to my attention:





Starting Sunday, 9/14 and running through Saturday, 9/20, Sinful Colors nail polishes will once again be $0.99 each (regularly $1.99) at Walgreens with your Balance Rewards card

theBalm on HauteLook Now Through 8AM Pacific 9/16

Of all the events on HauteLook, I don't recall ever receiving so many comments, tips, emails, tags, etc. than I have about THIS one. Many of you are super excited to see theBalm back on HauteLook again, and for good reason! There are lots of new items this time around and, as of the time of this post, nothing is sold out yet:






theBalm Cosmetics is on HauteLook now through 8AM Pacific Tuesday

Reader Swatches: NEW Milani Constellation Gel Eye Liners in Enchanted Black Opal and Enchanted Lapis

NOTE: These liners are part of a large limited edition Milani collection called Bedazzled, which also contains lipsticks and nail colors. CLICK HERE to view the entire collection.

Remember that sneak peek that Milani shared a while back of their new Constellation Gel Eye Liners? Well guess what? They're now popping up at CVS! Thanks to reader Marina (@rinababytv on YouTube), I have pics,

Spotted: DC Comics Girls Lip & Nail Collection

DC Comics Girls polishes and lip products...with capes? Oh that's just too cute for words!

Many thanks to longtime reader and photo-contributor Allison (@allibally on Instagram) for this one. Allison spotted this new DC Comics Girls collection at Walmart recently and was nice enough to share lots of pics with us. Allison spotted these on an end-cap in the cosmetics department (not in the toy

Spotted: New Cosmetic & Body Products

Here's a post featuring some new products/displays that I've spotted over the past few weeks. I'm still playing catch-up since being away, so I apologize if some of these items are not what you would consider brand new--they're still relatively new to me, so I though they were worth sharing! Take a look...




Rimmel Exaggerage Eye Definer 

New shades: Rich Brown, Blackest Black, In the Nude

I

Smashbox Clearance Deals at Beauty.com

So I was cruising the Beauty.com clearance page (as I regularly do) and wanted to mention some nice Smashbox deals that are currently available (as of the time of this post, these are still in stock):




(The colors are off in this photo--please refer to review link below.)



Smashbox Be Discovered Cream Cheek Trio in Show Biz, $13.05 at Beauty.com (regularly $29). Free everyday shipping on

Spotted: Kiss & Broadway Nails Halloween 2014 Nail and Lash Collections

The Fantasy Makers by Wet n Wild Halloween 2014 collection showed up EARLY this year (here's my post from August 12) and that got the ball rolling. The Sally Hansen Halloween 2014 collection is also now popping up in stores, and of course I've covered the Wet n Wild Halloween 2014 collection extensively here.

But if you can't get enough Halloween beauty at the drugstores, here are some other

Spotted at TJMaxx: Acrylic Cosmetic Organizers

Acrylic organizers, which tend to be quite popular in the beauty community for organizing/storing cosmetics, are also quite expensive if you're buying them from brands like Muji, Icebox, etc. Well guess what? Reader Christina just spotted a nice assortment of Muji-like dupes at her local TJMaxx, for between $10.99 and $19.99. Take a look!




image credit: Christina for Nouveau Cheap

Clearly

Coming to a CVS Near You: NEW Essence of Beauty Naturally Indulgent Bath & Body Collection

Attention CVS fans! Did you know that this month, CVS is releasing a new line of Essence of Beauty bath and body products that are "free of parabens, sulfates, phtalates, petroleum and artificial dyes"? This new line is also "not tested on animals" and it's "made in the USA" according to the press info I received below.

There are three different fragrance families in the new Essence of Beauty

Review & Swatches: Models Own Scented Nail Polish in Blueberry Muffin

Purchased by Me 
As I mentioned here a few weeks ago, the popular UK beauty brand, Models Own, is now sold at Forever 21 (both in-store and online). Right after my first post about this, I placed an order for a few products on the Forever 21 site, and today I'd like to show you the nail polish I purchased.

As longtime readers know, I have a thing for pale blue nail colors. But it seems that the

The Wednesday Question

Read any good books lately? Tell us all about them!



Every once in a while, I like to take the Wednesday Question away from beauty and chat about books. I love doing this because it always gives me great ideas for future books to read, and I hope it does for you, too! I recently re-read Wonder by R.J. Palacio (probably my favorite YA ever). And now I'm gearing up to read Colorless Tsukuru

Queen Helene Got a Makeover

I realize this might be old news to some of you, but I was pretty shocked when I visited my local Sally Beauty last weekend and discovered that two different Queen Helene lines got a makeover. The first:




Newly-repackaged Queen Helene products at Sally Beauty



I have to say, I love this new packaging! It's still retro, but it's a lot more colorful and fun. To refresh your memory, here's what

Wet n Wild News and Updates

A quick note to let you know that I have added tons of new information to my original Halloween 2014 post here. I covered lots of ground in that post, so be sure to give it a read if you're a Wet n Wild fan!



Spoiler Alert: there are SIX limited edition Megalast Lipsticks in the Halloween 2014 display, and FIVE limited edition Megalast Nail Colors (as well as everything else I showed you

OPI Clark + Kensington Nail Color Trio for $5 this Friday at Ace Hardware

If you were as confused by the title of this post as I was when I first heard about this, allow me to explain!

UPDATED: 

First of all, thanks to reader Mercedes (@nailsbymercedes on Instagram) for this tip. Ace Hardware has a line of wall paint line called Clark + Kensington. OPI has released some of their nail color shades within the Clark + Kensington wall paint line (i.e., you can paint your

Spotted: NEW Hard Candy Single & Loving It Eyeshadow Singles

I had no idea that Hard Candy (available exclusively at Walmart, in-store and online) was releasing new Single & Loving It shades, did you? AND, they have new packaging!

Many thanks to reader Wynter (@onemakeupconnoisseur on Instagram) for this sighting. Wynter spotted these at her local Walmart this week and shared pics (and some swatches) with us. Take a look:




image credit: Wynter for

Coming Soon to the US (I Hope): Rimmel Show Off Matte Lip Velvets

Recently, Rimmel UK released matte versions of their Apocalips lip colors (they're called Show Offs here in the US). Here are some pics from the Rimmel UK Instagram page:




image source: Rimmel UK Instagram page

Rimmel Apocalips Matte Lip Velvets

Now available in the UK




image source: Rimmel UK Instagram page

Rimmel Apocalips Matte Lip Velvets

Now available in the UK



Since these have

Review: Yes to Coconut Cooling Lip Oil

Purchased by Me
A few months ago, Yes to released their new Yes to Coconut line. When I first spotted a small display at Walgreens, I purchased and reviewed the new Yes to Coconut Restoring Balm (which I'm still loving for my cuticles, by the way).

In the second wave of Yes to Coconut products, they released the Cooling Lip Oil, which is one of two lip products now in the Yes to Coconut line.

40% Off Sitewide at Cherry Culture (includes CLEARANCE items)

Attention Cherry Culture fans! If you didn't get the email:







Now through 9/14, take 40% off sitewide with code FBI2014 on the Cherry Culture website. This includes CLEARANCE! And remember that you get everyday free shipping on orders over $40, no code required. And, you get a free lip balm with every order of $20 or more.



This could be a nice time for a NYX, Milani, LA Girl, etc. haul!

Just In! Pics of the Wet n Wild Halloween 2014 Limited Edition Balm Stains, Lipsticks and More

image credit: Lisa for Nouveau Cheap

Just a few of the limited edition lip colors in the new Wet n Wild Halloween 2014 Collection


Yesterday I showed you the new Wet n Wild Halloween 2014 Collection and all of the limited edition Coloricon 5-pans, thanks to reader Lisa. Well Lisa just outdid herself and shared additional pics of the limited edition balm stains, lip glosses and nail polish

Spotted: NEW Flower Beauty Ultimate Brush Collection

A few of you have asked me over the past few weeks if I've seen the new makeup brushes now popping up in the Flower by Drew Barrymore display at Walmart. I have NOT yet seen them in person, but today I have pics to share with you, thanks to reader Elizabeth (@elizabethjginter on Instagram)!





image credit: Elizabeth for Nouveau Cheap

Flower Beauty Ultimate Brush Collection at Walmart



More

Lypsyl Lip Balms $0.99 all month long at Walgreens

Many thanks to reader Sophie on Facebook for this one! Did you know that all Lypsyl Lip Balms are on sale for $0.99 for the entire month of September (through 9/27) both in-store and online at Walgreens?





If you're new to Lypsyl, these balms are made with "Swedish beeswax" and aside from the super-cute packaging (they have a little honey bee slider, which you can see in one of my reviews HERE

HOT Groupon Deals on Jesse's Girl and L.A. Girl Cosmetics

Thanks to reader @mds_09 on Instagram for the following L.A. Girl tip! If you've been having a hard time finding the LA Girl Glazed Lip Paints in your area, here's something to consider:






You can click HERE for all of the details and to purchase. Also, don't forget that you get everyday free shipping on orders $24.99+ on Groupon, no code required. So if you buy two sets, you'll qualify for

Dollar Tree Sighting: Essie Sleek Sticks for $1

Stop the presses! Essie Sleek Sticks? At Dollar Tree? For $1? Yep.

Many thanks to reader Alma @rosamy13 on Instagram for this one! Alma spotted a whopping 12 DESIGNS at her Dollar Tree this week and shared this pic of some of them:




image credit: Alma for Nouveau Cheap

Essie Sleek Sticks at Dollar Tree

(Retail: around $10 each. Dollar Tree price: $1 each.)



To refresh your memory, when

The Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales (9/7 - 9/13)

REMINDER: The Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Event started on 9/7 and runs through 9/27 both in-store and online. Click here for my tips and the full calendar of events!



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

The Lipstick League - week of 9.1.14

The Lipstick League Question of the Week


 How much is too much to pay for a lipstick? 

G's answer: You're probably going to assume that I'd say anything over $10 is too much. And in most cases, you would be absolutely correct. BUT, sometimes there are certain shades and/or formulas that are so beautiful, they can be worth the extra money. But even then, I have my limits. For me personally,

Spotted: Wet n Wild Halloween 2014 Collection (New Limited Edition 5-Pans, Balm Stains and More)

Wet n Wild fans: if you thought you could take a breather because you found all of the Fall 2014 Limited Edition Collection stuff you wanted, think again! Did you know that there's a new Wet n Wild Halloween 2014 Collection full of both permanent AND limited edition goodies?

Many thanks to reader Lisa, who spotted this display at her local Duane Reade (owned by Walgreens) this week. My contact

Spotted: Lip Smacker Special Edition Disney Villains 2014 Lip Balms

So last week, reader Regina left a comment on the Nouveau Cheap Facebook page letting us know that she spotted some Disney Villains 2014 products at Walgreens. I didn't even know that there was a Disney Villains 2014 Collection coming out (you can see the Disney Villains 2013 Collection here) in addition to the Disney Ariel and Disney Snow White Collections that were released at Walgreens a few

Do You Know Which Brand Makes the New One Direction Makeup Collection?

I am personally not a fan of One Direction (apologies to any Directioners out there!) and I kind of turned a blind eye to the news of the band releasing a makeup line. BUT, that was before I heard that Markwins International (owners of Markwins Beauty Inc., makers of Wet n Wild, Black Radiance, etc.) was behind this makeup collection. You know I'm a longtime Wet n Wild and Black Radiance fan, so

Too Faced Holiday 2014 Sets Now Available at Macy's

You know that I don't blog about higher-end makeup unless I'm telling you how to get something at a reduced price, but I do take exception with holiday gift sets because holiday sets are generally offered at a price that's well below the retail value of the products contained in the sets.

That said, I want to thank several of you here and on social media for the tip that some Too Faced Holiday

Spotted: Rimmel Holiday 2014 Limited Edition Glitter Bomb Collection

Remember back in the beginning of August when the Rimmel Holiday 2014 Limited Edition ScandalEyes Shadow Sticks were spotted in stores? Well we've got ANOTHER Rimmel Holiday 2014 collection that's popping up in stores, even before Halloween!

Thanks to longtime reader and photo-contributor JenJen (@jenjen122680 on Instagram) for this one. JenJen spotted the Rimmel Holiday 2014 Limited Edition

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Fall 2014 Calendar of Events (and Some Tips!)

Thanks to several of you here and on social media for letting me know that the Ulta 21 Days of Beauty full calendar of events is now on the Ulta website!




View the full calendar of events HERE



Keep reading for details and a few tips about this event...





Details and tips:





For those new to the 21 Days of Beauty, each day during this event, Ulta will offer ONE-DAY-ONLY Beauty Steals

Sinful Colors Halloween 2014 Update

Earlier this week, I posted about the Sinful Colors Halloween 2014 Collection. Since then, thanks to several of you, I have lots of additional info including pics of a THIRD NEW SHADE (with swatches).

Click on over to my original post and scroll down for the scoop!

Interactive Sightings Map: Wet n Wild Fall 2014 Limited Edition Collections

original image credits:  Lisa and @roguedarkholme for Nouveau Cheap


NOTE: You can access this map at any time by clicking the "Interactive Sighting Maps" graphic on the top graphic bar of this blog.



Due to several reader requests, below you will find an interactive sightings map to help us track sightings of the Wet n Wild Fall 2014 Collections. I create these maps in order to help all of

Update #2 Regarding Walmart Beauty Box

I promise this is going to be my last update regarding the Walmart Beauty Box! I just wanted to let you know that a kind reader shared some valuable information that may put your minds at ease. Please click here and scroll the bottom of my original post for details.

Hope this helps!

Update on Walmart Beauty Box

UPDATED on 9/4/14 at 5:15PM Pacific to include an email from the Walmart BrandShare Sample Box Team. Please see email below.

If you're interested in this beauty box, or have already signed up, please take a moment to read through this update...

When I post about deals here on Nouveau Cheap, I always strive to make sure that they're legitimate, to the best of my knowledge, before sharing them

It's BACK! Get the LORAC PRO Palette 2 + PRO Mascara + Mini Primer for $22 with FREE SHIPPING

It's back in stock! It's back in stock! Thanks so very much to reader Saira (@SairaIfzal on Twitter) for letting me know that this set is now back in stock on the HSN website!

Below are the details from my original post. Like I said the first time, jump on this if you want it because it WILL go out of stock again. (But if you can't get it this time around, no worries. It took exactly seven days 

Spotted: NEW L'Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Intenza

Attention L'Oreal Butterfly fans! Did you know that there's a new addition to the Butterfly family? I sure didn't!

Many thanks to reader Courtney (@cmoorebeauty on Instagram) for this one. Courtney spotted the new Butterfly Intenza Mascara at Meijer this week and was nice enough to share lots of pics. Take a look!




image credit: Courtney for Nouveau Cheap

NEW L'Oreal Voluminous Butterfly

Review: e.l.f. Essential Smudge Pot in Brownie Points

Purchased by Me 
The e.l.f. Smudge Pots, which are part of the Essential line, debuted earlier this year. Since their debut, I've heard lots of raves about these little mult-taskers. According to the e.l.f. website, they can be used as both eyeliner and eyeshadow. For $3 a pop, how could I resist trying one?

I purchased one shade, Brownie Points, from the e.l.f. site a few months ago. I've

Walmart Beauty Box

UPDATE: Please click here before ordering. Thanks!

Many thanks to longtime reader Heather (@aitch77 on Twitter) for this one! Heather just let me know that Walmart is the next retailer to offer a beauty box to its customers. They're doing it a bit differently than the Target Beauty Boxes that come out a few times a year. Check it out:




image source: Walmart.com

Walmart Beauty Box

($5 per

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Event for Fall 2014

UPDATE: The full calendar of events is now up on the Ulta site HERE. Click HERE for some tips if this is your first time participating in this event.

Let the madness begin (again!). Ulta is back for another round of extreme beauty savings with their Fall 2014 21 Days of Beauty Event, starting September 7 through September 27 both in-store and online.




image credit: Lindsay for Nouveau Cheap

The Wednesday Question

For your day-to-day look, which do you prefer: foundation, BB/CC cream, tinted moisturizer or...?

I'm a full-coverage foundation kind of gal. But I seem to be in a hurry a lot these days, and when I'm in a hurry I tend to slap on a primer, spot-conceal with concealer and then apply a setting powder. When I don't have time to properly apply foundation, this combo can get me through the day

Bath & Body Works Pumpkin Pecan Waffles 3-Wick + Full-SIze Signature Collection Item for $10 TOTAL

Here's a fun little offer from Bath & Body Works that I wanted to be sure you knew about:






Now through tomorrow (9/4) you can get the new Pumpkin Pecan Waffles 3-Wick Candle for $10 (regularly $22.50) both in-store and online (no code/coupon required). PLUS, when you purchase at least $10 worth of products at Bath & Body Works right now, you'll get a FREE full-size Signature Collection item

Spotted: Sinful Colors Halloween 2014 Wicked Color Collection

UPDATED 9/5/14 with additional info and pics.

The Sinful Colors Halloween 2014 Collection has landed at both Rite Aid and Walgreens but, there's a pretty big difference between the two displays. Luckily I've got pics (and even some swatches) of both displays to share with you today, thanks to four lovely readers. So let's get right into it.

First up, the Rite Aid display: 




image credit: @

BOGOFREE Zoya Pixiedust & Magical Pixiedust plus free shipping on orders $25+

Thanks to reader @erinface on Instagram for this tip! In case you haven't heard...





Now through 9/7, BOGOFREE all Pixiedust and Magical Pixiedust shades on the Zoya website plus free shipping on orders of $25 or more with code TEXTUES at checkout. 



Since the Pixiedust and Magical Pixiedust polishes retail for $10 each, you'd need to order four bottles to hit $20, and then place at least $5

Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow 30 Shades in 30 Days Giveaway

Do you want to try the new Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadows? Well now's your chance! I received this info directly from Milani today and you know I had to share:





From Milani:

All month long we are celebrating the launch of our newest collection, Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow, by featuring a different shade daily. Each day, for 30 days, you are challenged to answer our color

Models Own Now at Forever 21

Have you heard the news? Thanks to several of you for mentioning this to me over the weekend, and thanks to reader Kristen for sharing this pic:




For those unfamiliar, Models Own is a popular UK-based makeup and nail polish brand. Their products are a little bit challenging to find here in the US these days (I believe they're mostly sold through online retailers), so if you're a Models Own fan

Beauty Clearance Sale + Free Shipping (No Minimum Required) at Urban Outfitters

I mentioned that Urban Outfitters was having a beauty clearance sale in my Labor Day Beauty Sale Round-Up, but they just posted a code for FREE SHIPPING to go along with it! Check it out:




some of the deals currently available on the Urban Outfitters beauty sale page

Now through 3AM ET on 9/3, enter code FALLFREESHIP on the Urban Outfitters site to receive free shipping on all orders, no

LORAC Skinny Palettes on HauteLook Tuesday (9/2)

Thanks to readers Pamela and @k1mbu0y on Instagram for this tip!






Starting tomorrow (9/2) at 8AM Pacific, the 2014 Nordstrom Anniversary LORAC Skinny Palettes will be on HauteLook. I've done several posts about these palettes over the past few months (for $15 they're a STEAL) and both the Nude and Navy Skinny Palettes seem to be constantly in and out and back in stock on both the LORAC site

Freeman Beauty: Free Shipping on Orders $15+ All Month Long

One of the most common complaints that I heard when I reviewed the Freeman Charcoal & Black Sugar Scrub was that some of you aren't able to find that product locally. I have also heard that some of you can't find various Eclos products (such as my favorite primer) and C. Booth products locally. So for those of you who have been wanting to stock up or try something new from Freeman, Eclos and/or C

Sneak Peek: NEW Black Radiance Soft Focus Finishing Powder

Thanks so much to reader Marie for this one! Marie let me know that Black Radiance (from the makers of Wet n Wild) just shared a sneak peek of one of their 2015 products on Facebook:




image source: Black Radiance Facebook page

Coming in 2015: Black Radiance Soft Focus Finishing Powder



I've heard good things about Black Radiance face products from many of you (due to my skintone, which is

The Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales (8/31 - 9/6)

It's the beginning of the month so you know what that means: new beauty coupons and monthly deals! Take a moment to check out the printable coupon links below, as well as the new monthly sales for Sally Beauty (link at the very bottom of this post). Also, now through 9/6, Ulta is offering 20% off your entire purchase in-store or online (click here for coupon and restrictions). Thanks to

The Lipstick League - week of 8.25.14

Lipstick League Question of the Week



 False Lashes: Love ‘em or leave ‘em? 

G's answer: As much as I love them on others, I cannot make them work for me even though my sad, sparse, short lashes really could use the boost. They always look incredibly fake on me, and I owe that to not trying enough styles and also my incredible lack of application skills. Maybe someday I'll find the right