Spotted: New Physicians Formula Nude & Smoky Shimmer Strips Collection

Longtime reader and photo contributor Jess just spotted the new Physicians Formula Nude & Smoky Shimmer Strips Collection at CVS and was nice enough to share (lots of) pictures!  

The display does not indicate that these products are limited edition--they seem to be an extension of the popular Nude palette that PF release back in December of 2011.

As you'll see, each of the products in this collection has a "nude" and "smoky" version:

Physicians Formula Nude & Smoky Shimmer Strips Collection

Keep reading for close-up pics of each product in this display...

Coming in December: IMAN Skin Tone Evener BB Cream SPF15

 image source: IMAN Cosmetics Facebook page

A huge thanks to reader TheVoiceOfReason for the heads-up on this one:

Calling all BB cream fanatics: there's a new option on the horizon. This December, IMAN is launching her new Skin Tone Evener BB Creams which, according to nymag.com, "...are specifically formulated to seamlessly match her own complexion as well as 35 other skin tones." (And apparently she's eventually going to be launching BB eye products, concealers and bronzers. Click here to read the full article.)

 Here's a video for more details:

According to InStyle, The IMAN Skin Tone Evener BB Cream retails for $20 and it will hit stores and imancosmetics.com in December. 

Thanks again for the great info, TheVoiceOfReason!

Vo5 to launch new Salon Series line with a fragrance "like no other"

 Do you know what Vo5 stands for? If your answer is "no" you're not alone (see the end of this press release for the explanation).

Fans of V05, we've got a very exciting product launch to look forward this February! Read on for all the details.

(from Happi.com)

Alberto VO5 To Launch Upscale Styling Line

In February Alberto VO5 will introduce Salon Series, its first foray into the “value-plus” segment, which generated more than $200 million across food, drug and mass channels last year (excluding Wal-Mart), said Nina Riley, vice president of marketing for High Ridge Brands, which owns VO5.

Industry sources estimate that the range — priced from $2.49 to $5.99 — could generate between $25 million and $30 million in its first year at retail in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

The collection, which will be sold in more than 5,000 doors, is comprised of 15 shampoos, conditioners, stylers and treatments. Each product contains natural oils from botanicals like honey, papaya, kiwi, marigold and sweet almond. “The fragrance is like no other,” said Riley, who said she is also focused on increasing brand awareness after a survey revealed that 98 percent of women could not identify what the name, V05, actually stood for. The answer is five essential vitamins: E, H, C, B3 and B5.

Not just nail lacquer...Nuance Salma Hayek to release BB Cream and more?

A heads-up for Nuance fans: In addition to the new nail lacquer collection I posted about yesterday, it looks like Nuance Salma Hayek is also planning on releasing a BB cream and products for adult acne in the future...

(from Happi.com)

Salma Hayek knows that sequels can pay big dividends for studios. The same rules apply to cosmetic lines. No wonder then, that the actress is taking her CVS-exclusive skin-, body-, hair-care and cosmetics line, Nuance, into the nail category.

Nuance Salma Hayek Nail Lacquer, which will begin rolling out to all 7,300 CVS locations and cvs.com on Nov. 19, is available in 30 shades, from the blush-hued Bare Kiss to inky Black Dahlia. Each is $5.99.

The line also includes a protective base coat, formulated with bamboo extract, and a chip-resistant top coat. Industry sources estimate the collection could generate between $6 million and $8 million in its first year at retail in the U.S.

As she works to promote the nail care line in 900 CVS “Nail HQ” displays, Hayek told WWD that she is determined to expand Nuance into other beauty categories, such as BB creams and products for adult acne.

Not discontinued...

Wet n Wild Color icon Eyeshadow Singles in Brulee and Nutty at CVS

Over the past several months, I've had several readers ask me if Brulee and/or Nutty have been discontinued. My response is "No!" but I've noticed that certain retail locations no longer carry these two shades. The photo above was taken at CVS a few days ago; if you live in an area where CVS carries Wet n Wild (some do, while other CVS locations carry NYC), then you're in luck. I've noticed that the Rite Aids in my area do NOT carry Brulee and Nutty though, which is a bummer since those are staple shades for many of us.

I don't know about Walgreens, Target, Kmart and Walmart, so I'd love it if you could leave a comment on this post and tell us whether you've spotted either shade at any of those retailers recently.

Thanks!

CVS Nail HQ: new polishes from Nuance Salma Hayek, Revlon, Sally Hansen and more!

I've got SO much to tell you about this new "Nail HQ" that's landing at CVS--I don't even know where to begin. Lots of new polishes and details, so be sure to read through this entire post--I don't want you to miss anything!

First and foremost, this post is truly a collaborative effort that involves several readers. Thanks so much to Mary, ilj2397, dollhouse and  Kate for helping bring this info to us so quickly!

First up, Mary of Body and Soul and reader ilj2397 shared links to newspaper websites that both ran the following press release today.

Keep reading for all of the details (plus pictures!).

From the Vintage Vault

It's time again for me to crack open the vault and share with you some vintage makeup from my collection. Today I have two lip products to share with you. The first is the lip product that started my obsession with lipstains. Yep, the one that started it all. 

Keep reading for pics!

Five Buck Friday

Another week has whizzed right by and it's time again for my Five Buck Friday picks! Here are some fabulously affordable beauty products I love, own and use on a regular basis. You can purchase them all for a grand total of five bucks at your local drugtores/big box stores...can't get much easier than that!

Keep reading for this week's picks...

L'Oreal Shine Caresse glosses and Colour Riche Quads: Coming this Spring!

A huge thanks to Liz of Beauty Black Book and reader @05Huebner for this one!

Jane Larkworthy, W Magazine Beauty Director, tweeted a pic today of a preview of the L'Oreal Spring 2013 releases and it indeed includes the Shine Caresse glosses (YSL Glossy Stain dupes), the Colour Riche Eyeshadow Quads and also some other new things. 

Check out her tweet here.

In addition to the Shine Caresse glosses and Colour Riche quads, I spot some jumbo concealer/highlighter(?) pencils, new polish shades, new Nail Lingerie, new mascaras and also new blushes with the word "Lift"(?) on the front of the case. Exciting!

Thanks so much, Liz and @05Huebner, for the heads-up!

Spotted: new nail art kits and body washes

Given the increased popularity of nail art these days (as well as nail polish in general) I guess it's no surprise that different nail art techniques are going "mainstream". But I have to say, I was pretty surprised when longtime reader Robin shared some pics of these new nail art kits that she spotted at Walmart recently:

image credit: Robin for Nouveau Cheap 

 Kiss Gradation Polishes

(retail: $6.97 at Walmart) 

Can you believe the gradation/gradient mani has gone mainstream?? Keep reading for a close-up pic of these kits, as well as some new LE body washes from Softsoap...

Swatches of the two Blue Cross Holiday Light Nail Colors I thought I'd never find

If you caught my post earlier this week about the Blue Cross Beauty Holiday Lights Nail Colors that have been popping up at Rite Aid recently, you know I went a little crazy for them (click here to see swatches of the shades I purchased and also bottle shots of the entire collection).

Well in that post, I mentioned that there were two other polishes in the display that I was kicking myself for not grabbing (there's only one shade each in the display so you don't have many chances to get these). I ran back to Rite Aid the day after my initial post and I managed to get BOTH of them, so yay!

NOTE: thanks to several readers for pointing out that the polishes in this collection also seem to be surfacing in the Blue Cross Beauty Snowman nail polishes for Holiday 2012. The annual "invasion of the snowmen" hasn't hit my local Rite Aids yet, but if you see the snowmen in your area (click here to see last year's if you don't know what they look like) look for the colors in this post as they might be coming to you in snowman form instead of Holiday Lights form.

As I mentioned in my previous post, these polishes are 3-Free and made in the USA.

Blue Cross Beauty Holiday Lights Nail Color

(retail: $4.99 each, 0.05 oz)

I love the lights in the handles because they really light up the nail during application (only one of the five polishes I've purchased contains a light that blinks--the other four have static lights).

Keep reading for swatches...

Review: Aveeno Active Naturals Pure Renewal Dry Shampoo

Longtime readers know that I'm a bit of a dry shampoo connoisseur and I've lost count of how many dry shampoos I've reviewed here over the years. I've got oily skin, oily roots and side-swept bangs, so dry shampoos are a necessity for me when I skip a day between washings. A few sprays and my bangs can return from the Land of Grease to live another day!

I was very excited when I received the new Aveeno dry shampoo for review a while back because I've had good experiences with Aveeno haircare (I'm a big fan of Aveeno Nourish+ Moisture Shampoo, which won my Cheapie Award for "Best New Shampoo" in 2009). I've been using this dry shampoo for over a month now, so let's see how it's been working for me.

Aveeno Active Naturals Pure Renewal Dry Shampoo

(retail: around $7.99, 4.8 oz)

Keep reading for my full review, included before-and-after photos...

The new Pure Ice Nail Polishes are Limited Edition

In case you missed it, Pure Ice recently launched 55 new shades at Walmart (click here, here and here for bottle shots and swatches). Well I just saw this article, which gives us a bit more info about this new launch:

(from Happi.com)

Pure Ice Launches Walmart Exclusive

2012-11-07 | 01:27
Pure Ice debuted its new Runway Nail Trends Collection, a limited-edition collection that will have digits looking fashionable this holiday season, according to the company.

Launching exclusively at Walmart stores in November, this collection contains the high-quality, innovative formulas that Pure Ice is known for, featuring everything from textured suede effects to metallic chromes to full-coverage glitters and more, it contends, for only $1.97 each.

The Runway Nail Trends collection varies from Velour Finish that dries to feel like suede to Diamond Couture, a full coverage, single-coat glitter.

I apologize if some of you already knew this, but I haven't seen this display in person and I haven't seen pics of anything on the display to indicate that these are Limited Edition. I just wanted to share in case you're falling in love with these polishes--you might want to stock up while you can! (And let's hope these will eventually be added to the permanent collection.)

Napoleon Perdis Summer Beauty Kits $9.99 + free shipping

Wow! A big thanks to reader Diana for this comment on the You Tell Me page:

6pm.com has Napoleon Perdis summer beauty kits for only $9.99! It includes three different kits each with an eyeshadow quad, a lip gloss, and a blush duo! This is great considering the fact that just their eyeshadow quads are $35 at Ulta!
 
They also have a variety of single eyeshadow quads, lip glosses, and other fun things from the brand. FREE SHIPPING EVERYDAY! weee :)

I've never personally ordered anything from 6pm.com before--if you have, please leave a comment on this post and tell us about your experience (thanks in advance!).

Thanks again, Diana, for the heads-up!

Review: Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blushes in Candy Coral and Plum Wine

I didn't plan on writing a review for these blushes since they're not new and I'm sure most of you have either already read your fair share of reviews, or you already own some of these blushes and have your own opinions of them. But when I picked them up at a local store recently for $1.99 a piece, and I actually started to use them, I decided that I'd like to share my opinion of them with you. If you've been on the fence about these, maybe this review can help.

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blushes

(retail: $7.99 at most major drugstores, 0.19 oz)

 Available in ten shades, Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blushes seem very Japanese-influenced to me, which is indeed what attracts me to them--I love Asian beauty products. The word "bouncy" is a word I would expect to find in the title of a Japanese beauty product and the fun texture is something rather unusual for a US drugstore product. If I remember correct, these blushes were released in Asia before the US (although I could be wrong).

Keep reading for my review and swatches...

Free Aveeno haircare samples (Facebook)

 Not sure how long this one's going to last, so I'd jump on it if you're interested. Visit the Aveeno Facebook page and click "Scan my profile". After you fill out the profile, click "Get Sample" and you should receive this message:

"Thank you for requesting a sample! We’ll send you a FREE sample from our NOURISH+ Hair Care collection soon."

NOTE: Some Facebook apps do not load when accessing from a mobile device.

Too Faced Friends & Family Sale

You've probably already heard, but just in case! The Too Faced Friends & Family Sale started yesterday and runs through Sunday. Enter code FFSALE12 at checkout for 20% off everything.

Thanks to several of you for the heads-up about this one!

Spotted at the drugstore: new products

 I've got a few new drugstore product sightings for you today, but first I wanted to let you know that in addition to the Spoiled by Wet n Wild Holiday 2012 Nail Pails, some CVS locations seem to have brought back the Summer 2012 Wet n Wild Fastdry Nail Pails. I spotted a few of these recently, so in case you missed out on them last summer, you might have another shot at them:

For details about the Summer 2012 Wet n Wild Fastdry Nail Pails, click here.

Keep reading for more new product sightings...  

30% off everything at Bloom.com

Thanks to reader Unknown for the comment on the You Tell Me page about this one:

Take 30% off everything in the Bloom.com store with code THANKYOU30.

Registration is required to access the Bloom online store (once you register, click the "PRODUCTS" tab to access the store). Some items are sold out, but I spotted lots of Zoya and OPI nail polish (for reference, Zoya polishes are $6.40 with the discount), as well as some EcoTools brushes, lots of Stila cosmetics and the Balm cosmetics as well as other makeup, skincare, fragrance, bath and body and haircare brands (drugstore brands too). 

I tested the code on the Clarisonic (Classic) and you can get it for $105 shipped. You get free shipping on orders of $49 or more ($5.95 shipping for orders under $49).

I'd hurry though, because things seem to be selling out quickly...

Thanks, Unknown, for the great tip!

The Wednesday Question

Tell us about your makeup journey. When did you first start wearing makeup? How have your makeup preferences evolved over the years?  Do you tend to stick with the products and colors you know and love, or do you enjoy experimenting with the next new thing?

Review: Maybelline Limited Edition Baby Lips in Coral Crush and Twinkle

So I finally found the display for the limited edition Baby Lips lip balms at a local CVS, and I grabbed the last remaining Coral Crush/Twinkle duo and ran for the register! I've been wanting this duo ever since I posted about it back in the middle of October, so I thought I'd give you my thoughts on it in case you're wondering if it's worth the hunt:

Maybelline Baby Lips Limited Edition 2-Pack in Coral Crush & Twinkle

(retail: $7.99 at CVS and Walgreens) 

Keep reading for my full review...

The results of last month's reader poll (and the year-end poll is now live!)

First and foremost, thanks to everyone who took the time to nominate products for the Cheapie Awards Reader's Choice Award for Best New Affordable Beauty Product of 2012. I whittled down the most popular nominations and the poll is now live (see right-hand sidebar). I would love it if every single one of you took a minute to vote (and thanks in advance!).

NOTE: If you see products in the poll that you think were released in 2011, you're right. But those products were actually released in the US at the very end of 2011 (such as L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadows) so they're technically 2012 releases because they didn't receive widespread distribution until 2012.

Now for the results of last month's poll:

When it comes to drugstore beauty,

what's most important to you?

(TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES: 7,413)  

 

First Place:

Quality

(2,135 votes)

Second Place:

Price

(1,646 votes)

Third Place:

Value

(1,151 votes)

Honorable Mentions:

Convenience/Availability (601 votes)

Cruelty-Free (513 votes)

Brand Reputation (482 votes)

So, how did your choices rank in this poll? Do you agree or disagree with the winners? And if you voted for "Other" what would you have liked to have seen as an option in this poll?

Spoiled by Wet n Wild Nail Pails: an update

Just a quick note to let you know that I updated my original Spoiled by Wet n Wild Nail Pail post with additional pictures of a pail that's very different than the first one I shared. There seem to be at least two variations floating around out there, and possible more. Check out these pics and let us know if the pails in your area are the same...or different? Thanks in advance!

More Walgreens clearance sightings

In case you missed it, Walgreens currently has several beauty products on clearance right now (if you don't see clearance tags at your local Walgreens, take a few items to the register and ask a cashier to scan them--they might come up on clearance in the system!).

In addition all of the products on clearance that I showed you here, readers @DawnBaierThiele and Terrani were nice enough to share some additional clearance sightings with us:

image credit: @DawnBaierThiele for Nouveau Cheap

@DawnBaierThiele spotted various SOHO makeup brushes on clearance (the bottom brush is a lash comb/brush).

Keep reading for more Walgreens clearance sightings...

Spotted: the new Styli-Style display

Remember my post from a little while back about the relaunch of Styli-Style? If you missed it, click here for photos and details about all the new products headed out way. 

In that post, I mentioned that the new Styli-Style products were set to start hitting stores at the beginning of November. Reader Fatima just spotted the new display at her local Sears and was nice enough to share:

image credit: Fatima for Nouveau Cheap

It looks like every single product I featured in my first-look post is in this display. Also, I hope this pic helps those of you who have been spotting OLDER Styli-Style displays (the ones that are still lingering in various drugstores) be able to tell the difference between the old and new displays.

Thanks so much, Fatima, for the great sighting!

PS: I just received an assortment of new Styli-Style products and will be swatching/reviewing them very soon. Please check back if you're interested.

Spotted: new Revlon Nail Art Expressionist Collection

Not to be confused with all of the other double-ended nail colors that Revlon has released over the past several months, there's a NEW collection called Expressionist that is now popping up in stores. Thanks to reader Eymi for sharing:

 image credit: Eymi for Nouveau Cheap

Revlon Nail Art Expressionists Collection

Eymi spotted this display at CVS and she said that one end contains a regular brush while the other contains a thinner, nail-art brush. There are ten duos in this collection.

Keep reading for more pics...

New L'Oreal eyeshadows - headed to the US soon?

image source: L'Oreal Paris UK website

L'Oreal Colour Riche Eyeshadow Palettes in Hidden Gems and Nude Lingerie

A little while ago, reader Abigail shaded this link to the new L'Oreal Colour Riche Eyeshadow Quad Collection that is currently available in Europe. Check out this post for more pics and swatches. You can also view all eight quads on the L'Oreal UK website here.

Gorgeous, right?

As Abigail noted, the current L'Oreal eyeshadow quads are on clearance at Walgreens right now, so it's no stretch to conclude that they might be making room for these. My best guess for us seeing these in the US is early 2013 or possible Spring 2013, but that's only a guess, of course.

Keep reading for another L'Oreal eyeshadow line that (hopefully) will hit the US soon...

Spotted: Black Radiance Holiday 2012 Artisan Color Baked Shadow Palettes

If you missed out on the Wet n Wild Limited Edition Baked Eyeshadow Palettes from Holiday 2011, here's something you might want to look for the next time you're at CVS.

Thanks to reader Tara sharing some pics of the Holiday 2012 Black Radiance Artisan Color Baked Shadow Palettes she spotted at CVS (for those new to Black Radiance, they're owned by Markwins, makers of Wet n Wild):

 image credit: Tara for Nouveau Cheap

Black Radiance Artisan Color Baked Shadow Palettes

(retail: $6.99 each at CVS)

Keep reading for all the details and lots of pictures...

e.l.f. Election Day Sale (free shipping on orders $15+)

In honor of Election Day here in the US, e.l.f. is offering free shipping on orders of $15 or more with code VOTE15 (expires at Midnight tonight, 11/6).

Sidenote: I hope everyone reading this who is in the US and of voting age is getting out to the polls today to let your voice be heard. Also, I would like to pass along one little tip to you if you're a new/young voter:

Many (many) years ago when I voted in my first presidential election, I didn't know that you could leave things blank. I thought that if you voted, you HAD to cast a vote on everything on the ballot (propositions, city council members, etc.). Well, I later found out that this is not the case, so I would just like to pass that along to you if you're not aware. It's OK to leave things blank on your ballot if you're not sure about how to vote. The votes you DO cast will be counted, so don't let that stop you from voting.

Happy election day! If you'd like, leave a comment if you voted today (please don't reveal who or what you voted for though--I'd like to keep this non-partisan). I'd love to know how many Nouveau Cheap readers voted today!

Beauty.com Friends & Family Event code

If you missed my post from the other day, the Beauty.com Friends & Family Event starts today (11/6) and runs through Friday, 11/9. Reader @soleseoulsoul just let me know that when you enter code FF2012 at checkout, you'll receive the 20% off all qualifying items (I just checked and it worked for me).

Happy shopping, and thanks for the heads-up, @soleseoulsoul!

PS: Click here to see the list of exclusions.

Dupes and lookalikes in the Blue Cross Holiday Lights Nail Color Collection (swatches)

Let this post serve as a reminder for all us to never, ever, EVER dismiss cheapie nail polish collections at the drugstore. If I didn't have a blog, I might have given this display a casual glance and kept on walking. But since I tend to seriously examine every new product at the drugstore for the purposes of this blog, I discovered a little gold mine at Rite Aid today. I literally rushed home to swatch the polishes I purchased from the display so that I could get the word out to my fellow lacquer heads ASAP (there's only one of each color in this display so these will probably go quickly).

 Blue Cross Beauty Holiday Lights Nail Color Collection

(retail: $4.99 each at Rite Aid, 0.5 oz)

Unlike the Disco Lights Collection from Blue Cross Beauty, where the glitter polishes were kind of run-of-the-mill and similar to their Pumpkin and Snowman glitter polishes, there's a world of new, glittery beauty awaiting you in the Holiday Lights collection.

Keep reading for close-ups of each polish and swatches of the polishes I purchased...

Jane Holiday 2012 Collection (plus free shipping on orders $25+)

Jane just launched their Holiday 2012 Collection and also a free shipping code on orders of $25 or more. I've heard from some of you that the new Jane (as opposed to the "old" Jane which was sold at Walgreens, Rite Aid, etc. a few years ago) has been popping up at Nordstrom Rack lately (I know they used to sell the older products but apparently they're selling the new products now). If you don't have access to a Nordstrom Rack, these holiday sets might be a good way to try several products at a slightly lower price point:

 More pics and the shipping code, after the jump...

UPDATE: New sightings of the Wet n Wild LE 8-pans

UPDATE 11/5: Wowee! I just approved over 50 new markers this morning. Thanks SO much to everyone who has contributed info to this map! Looks like we're starting to see much wider distribution this week.

Just a quick post to let those of you who are still looking for the LE 8-pans know that I approved over 20 new markers on the interactive sightings map this weekend.

And to those of you in Louisiana who have commented about not being to find these, they've landed in your state!

Walgreens Holiday 2012 Coupon Book

Thanks to many of you for the heads-up that, in addition to the November Coupon Booklet, there's also a new Walgreens Holiday 2012 Coupon Book (both are available for free, in-store). 

Click here for the full list of what's inside the Holiday Coupon Booklet (hint: there's lots of beauty coupons!).

Thanks again to everyone for the comments about this one!

Beauty.com Friends & Family Event starts Tuesday 11/6

Thanks to readers @tn_twistgirl83 and @MissLMI for sharing that the Beauty.com Friends and Family Event starts THIS TUESDAY (11/6). I just got my email about it today, so in case you haven't seen the details yet, here you go:

Beauty.com Friends and Family Event (20% off any Beauty.com purchase) starts 11/6 and runs through 11/9.

FINE PRINT:

*Terms and Conditions: Valid Tuesday 11/6/2012 from 12:01am through Friday 11/9/2012 11:59pm Pacific Time. Discount valid on Beauty.com items only, excluding Fresh, Jane Iredale, Palovia, and Rodin products, gift cards, gift certificates, backordered items, and out of stock items. While supplies last. Cannot be combined with some offers. Only valid at time of order and cannot be applied to past orders. Value cannot be redeemed for cash. Void where prohibited by law. We may make changes to or terminate this offer at any time.

As you can see, there are some exclusions and this sale does not apply to Drugstore.com orders. At this point, I don't know if there will be a code, or if you'll automatically receive the 20% off on qualifying purchases at checkout. I'll post as soon as I know more.

Thanks so much, @tn_twistgirl83 and @MissLMI, for the heads-up about this one!

(UPDATE: 11/6/12) Spotted: Spoiled by Wet n Wild Nail Pail

Since my post from yesterday about the great deal on the new Holiday 2012 Spoiled by Wet n Wild Nail Pail at CVS (click here here for all the details about the sale this week), I've received some comments indicating that the photo on the CVS website doesn't quite match what's actually in the real-life pails. I've also received some comments indicating that, perhaps, not all of these pails are the same and that the shades may vary from store to store.

As luck would have it, reader Tara shared some pics of the Spoiled Nail Pails, which she just spotted at her local CVS. Hopefully, after you take a look at these pics, you can let us know if the pails at your CVS store are the same:

 image credit: Tara for Nouveau Cheap

Keep reading for additional pics and an UPDATE:

The Lipstick League – week of 10.29.12

This weekend you can tweet beauty-related questions to #TMSOrlando for our very own Lipstick League members Brittany and Phyrra to answer. They will be panelists on James Vincent’s Beauty & the Blog panel at The Makeup Show Orlando. Congratulations!

Lipstick League Question of the Week: 

Do you get excited when you finish a beauty product?

G's answer: It depends. If it's something that I'm trying to finish in order to "allow" myself to replace it with something new, then I definitely get excited when I'm done with it. But if it's a staple or Holy Grail product, then I usually get a little annoyed that I have to run out and buy another (if I don't already have back-ups purchased when the product was on sale).

Links of the Week:

Clumps of Mascara – is giving away $140 in butter LONDON nail polishes and lippies. Crazy, uh? Enter to be eligible to win!

EauMG – Here’s a video review of the pretty lily fragrance, Cartier Baiser Volé EDP.

Lipglossiping – needs to go for a lie-down after getting hot under the collar for Dita Von Teese’s eponymous debut fragrance!

Gouldylox Reviews – Have you seen this hair gizmo? It actually works!

Nouveau Cheap – Are the new Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lip Colors much different than previous ColorStay lip colors? Come find out.

Prime Beauty – says it’s never too early to get glowing! She gets her Holiday glow on with these 5 must-have highlighters! 

Phyrra – falls in love with FutureDerm Time Release Retinol 0.5. It’s the perfect Retinol product that works for 8 hours!

Vampy Varnish – loves the new and exclusive to Sephora Illamasqua Nail Varnishes in Cameo and Noble!

we heart this – What’s French, fabulous AND from a drugstore? RoC Max Wrinkle Resurfacing System, that’s what. We’re calling it a game changer, folks.

Beauty Junkies Unite – Amber gives you a peek at what’s inside the new bareMinerals ‘Simply Irresistible’ Collection for the holidays!

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Clumps of Mascara – She’s a fashion and lifestyle blogger but I adore Love Brown Sugar’s post on feeling beautiful in her own skin. We could all take notes on the knowledge that she’s dropping. 

Do you get excited when you finish a product?

The Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales (11/4 - 11/10)

This week's printable beauty coupons, drugstore sales, news & tidbits...