update

I just wanted to write a quick update and let you all know what's going on. My mom was admitted to the hospital on Thursday evening and she's still there--we don't know how serious the situation is, so needless to say I've been practically living at the hospital these past two days.

As many of you know, my dad was very recently in the hospital for major surgery (he's barely recovered) so the

A note about new products...

Just a quick reminder that if I have already posted a press release about a new product, I will NOT be posting display pictures of that same product (an example would be the CoverGirl press release I posted here). I find posting display pics after I've already posted press releases to be redundant, and I'd rather focus my time and energy on completely new (to this blog) products.



I want to

Spotted: new skincare and haircare products!

I've got some fun new skincare and haircare products to show you today, so let's get started with a few sightings from long-time contributor Jess:




image credit: Jess for Nouveau Cheap



Almay Smart Shade Perfect & Correct Primer






I'm a sucker for anything that has a spiral, so I'm sure I'll be trying this new face primer from Almay. Jess also spotted the newest collection from TRESemme

Spotted: new CoverGirl Wetslicks Fruit Spritzers and Sally Hansen Moisture Twist 2-in-1 Primer + Color Glosses

Lipgloss lovers, it's your lucky day! I've got two brand spankin' new gloss collections to show you in this post, so let's get right to it!



First up, reader Melissa spotted the new Sally Hansen Moisture Twist 2-in-1 Primer + Color lipglosses at her local Duane Reade and was nice enough to share:




image credit: Melissa for Nouveau Cheap



Sally Hansen Moisture Twist 2-in-1 Primer & Color

The Staples Rotating Desk Organizer: my new storage solution for brushes, pencils, etc.

Before I even get into this post, I want to tell you that I bought this yesterday at my local Staples AND IT IS ON SALE for just $5 (regular price: $9.99). Since the price online is still $9.99, this is obviously in in-store only sale, but I don't know if this is a week-long sale, month-long or just a clearance type of thing. So if you're interested, I would get over to your local Staples ASAP

pa Nail Color AA37 from the Premiere Lame Grande Collection (baby blue flakie)

The other day I was at my local Mitsuwa Marketplace here in San Diego and I noticed that the pa Nail Color display contained a new collection of FLAKIES! So naturally I had to get one and I couldn't resist the baby blue shade, AA37.



For those unfamiliar with pa, it's a Japanese line of nail polish by the brand Dear Laura. You can view all of the shades of flakies in pa's Premiere Grande Lame

The Wednesday Question

Have you voted in my sidebar poll yet?



I'm not actually asking you to answer the above question on this post, but I just want to take this opportunity to ask one last time to cast your vote for "Best New Drugstore Product of 2011" (see right-hand sidebar). As many of you know, the products in this poll were determined by YOU, so I'm hoping you'll let your voice be heard!



The results of

Spotted: new Black Radiance Eye Appeal Shadow Collection (8-pans!)

A HUGE thanks to reader Marsha for this sighting! Marsha spotted a new eyeshadow collection from Black Radiance at her local Walgreens recently and was kind enough to share.



NOTE: Wet n Wild and Black Radiance are both owned by Markwins. I want to make sure that those new to Black Radiance are aware of this BEFORE looking at the following photo.




image credit: Marsha for Nouveau Cheap

Review: Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balms SPF20

I've had my eye on Maybelline Baby Lips lip balms for months now, so I was thrilled to receive all six shades for review recently. I have been testing these out for a few weeks and I'd love to share my thoughts with you in case you have yet to try these yourself.





Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm SPF20

(retail: around $3.50 each, 0.15 oz)






According to the Maybelline website,

A closer look at the new Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blushes

I want to thank everyone who has taken time to send pics and info my way regarding all of the new products now hitting our local drugstores, and I want to apologize if I have not gotten back to you. I usually don't post display pics of things I have already covered on this blog, but even though I already went over these blushes here,  I just HAD to share with you a few of the photos I've

Spotted: new Soho makeup brushes

You might already be familiar with the brand Soho--they're probably best known for their super-cute beauty cases (their Pretty in Pink collection is adorable). Well I'm excited to tell you that they've expanded their brand to include cosmetic bags AND makeup brushes, and the new brushes have recently been spotted at both Walgreens and Walmart.



Reader Heatherann spotted this display at her

After-Christmas Sales!

 Here's a quick wrap-up of some of the after-Christmas sales that have hit my in-box.

These sales are online only unless otherwise specified:


Avon: enter code SPREE2011 for free shipping on order $10+. Sitewide sales up to 60% off



Bath & Body Works: Semi-Annual Sale now online and in-store. Up to 75% off select items. Select shower cream and body cream $3 each. Select Wallflower single

Ulta, Target and Kmart beauty sales (12/25 - 12/31)

As always, this is not a comprehensive listing, but more of a "best of" post featuring what I believe to be the best sales of the week. For a complete listing of the sales at each retailer, consult your local weekly ads.



As with the drugstores, now is the time to get to your local Ulta, Target and/or Kmart locations to check out what beauty-related products are on clearance. Also, at Target

The Lipstick League – week of 12.19.11

Lipstick League Question of the Week: 


Do you have a beauty-related New Year’s resolution? What is it?


G's answer: I'm really going to try to use makeup towelettes less often at night and actually wash my wash (and moisturize) before bed. I'm usually so tired that I'm lucky to even use a towelette, but then I end up skipping my nighttime moisturizer, which is something I do NOT want to

Spotted: new nail, eye and lip products from Wet n Wild!

Does the thought of new Wet n Wild crackle polishes, lip butters and amped-up eyeshadow singles make you happy? Well if so, I'm about to make you VERY happy with this post because I've got that and more to show you today!



Let's start with this sighting from reader Marissa, who spotted the new limited edition Wet n Wild crackle polishes at her local Walmart recently and was kind enough to

For the holidays, a special message to you

The view from Mt. Helix

San Diego CA, fall 2011



Dear readers,



I just wanted to take a moment to thank you, from the very bottom of my heart, for making this year a very special one for me. I know that 2011 has been incredibly difficult for so many of us, and the fact that you've chosen to spend even just a minute or two visiting this blog, sharing valuable information, insights,

Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales (12/25 - 12/31)

For a listing of the weekly beauty sales at Ulta, Target and Kmart, please click here.

December 26th is always a great time to stock up on fragrance and cosmetics gift sets at the drugstores. A few years ago I managed to get some AWESOME deals at Rite Aid the day after Christmas, so if you have some time, get out there the day after Christmas and look for 50% off clearance tags! Also, if you

Spotted: New Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Airbrushed Pressed Powders and Correcting Bronzers

Great news for Physicians Formula fans! CVS seems like THE place to be right now to find all the newest goodies from PF. That's where the new eyeshadow palettes and liner trios have surfaced, as well as the new Happy Booster lipsticks, bronzers and blushes, the new Kohl Kajal liners.and the new Organic Wear Lash Boosting Mascara.



And today I have even more new PF products to share with you! A

Spotted: new L'Oreal Color Riche Nail Polishes

A big thanks to reader @jgriffinrn for this one! Jennifer spotted a new L'Oreal Color Riche nail color display at the drugstore recently and was kind enough to share:




image credit: Jennifer for Nouveau Cheap


As you can see, the colors are broken up into categories such as "Trendsetter", "Iconic Muse", "Femme Fatale" and "Hopeless Romantic". I spy some very pretty shades here! These appear

Classic Drugstore Beauty Products Revisited: Chapstick Classic Original Lip Balm

Last month I started a new series here at Nouveau Cheap where I'll be revisiting drugstore beauty products that are considered to be "classics". I think it's fun to revisit these types of products to see how they compare to newer products, and maybe even find some old new favorites along the way!



To see the first part of this series featuring Noxzema Deep Cleansing Cream, click here.

Spotted: new Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Trios

Reader Cynthia alerted me to the fact that Physicians Formula has released not only new Happy Booster products, but also a new line of Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Trios, which she recently spotted at CVS:




image courtesy cynthiacaridad.com

To see additional photos of these new liner trios, check out Cynthia's review here.

Thanks so much for the heads-up, Cynthia, and for the use of your photo!

Have

Walgreens 4-day-only sale (now through 12/24)

Walgreens shoppers: I apologize for missing this in my Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales post, but there's a special 4-day-only sale at Walgreens that started yesterday (12/21) and goes through Christmas Eve (12/24).



Here are the beauty-related highlights:



BOGOFREE: 

InStyle Impressions of Designer Frangrances

Gillette Fusion ProSeries Skin Care



50% off: 

Remington Ionic Styler or

New beauty coupons and deals!

You know the drill: don't hesitate to print these coupons if you want them, because online coupons can go bye-bye at any moment.

There's a high-value coupon for AmLactin Lotion (I know a lot of you use
this for those pesky bumps on the back of your arms, otherwise known as
KP or keratosis pilaris). Click here to print a $3 off coupon.



There's a $2 Burt's Bees Sensitive Skin product

Spotted: new Physicians Formula Happy Booster Lipsticks, 2-in-1 Bronzer & Blushes and new Blush shades

I LOVE the Physicians Formula Happy Booster line (you can see my review of one of the blushes here). So when reader Pam let me know that she spotted NEW Happy Booster products, I literally did a little happy dance.



Happy Booster LIPSTICKS? With little hearts on them? I cannot express to you how much these are appealing to the girlie-girl who lives inside of me!




image credit: Pam for

Review: L'Oreal Infallible Eye Shadow in Golden Sage

If you've been reading this blog for a while, then you know two things: 1) I've been waiting months for these Infallible Eyeshadows to hit the US (they've been compared to Armani Eyes To Kill shadows) and 2) I'm a sucker for golden-green eyeshadows.



So it was a no-brainer that when I spotted the display for the new L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadows at my local Bed Bath and Beyond, I was going to

Max Factor Momentum Moss (from Dollar Tree)

Max Factor cosmetics made their exit from US drugstores a few years ago, but recently I spotted some of their nail polishes (which I loved very much back in the day) at Dollar Tree. The most captivating shade of all the shades at my Dollar Tree was Momentum Moss (my opinion of course), so I thought I'd show it to you today.

Please note: these polishes come in 2-packs for $1 at Dollar Tree, and

The Wednesday Question

What is your current favorite body wash or bar soap?



Right now I'm really enjoying the Sauve Naturals Creamy Milk & Honey Splash body wash (which I am actually planning on reviewing soon). The scent is delicious, it provides a nice, creamy lather and it's been good to my dry, wintertime skin. What body wash or bar soap have you been reaching for the most lately?

Review: Revlon PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara

Of all the new 2012 drugstore makeup products I have recently purchased (I'll be reviewing all of those products in the days to come, by the way), this new mascara was the one I actually had the least expectations about. Sure, I've heard the raves, but mascara is such a highly subjective thing; could it possibly be that great FOR ME? Read on to find out!




 Revlon PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara

Spotted: new Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. Cream (in the US!)

Just a few weeks ago on Twitter, I was expressing my sadness that, with all the new 2012 drugstore beauty releases, there was no brand releasing a drugstore version of BB cream. And then yesterday, reader Christine let me know that there actually IS a US drugstore brand releasing a BB cream, and it's already LANDED at Walgreens!



For those unfamiliar with BB creams, they are extremely popular

Spotted: new L'Oreal EverStyle & EverCréme collections ("low-poo" gals, take note!)

Fans of L'Oreal EverPure/Sleek/Strong haircare: there are two new collections that are now surfacing at drugstores and I think that SOME of you are going to VERY happy about these (especially you low-poo or no-poo gals out there).



A huge thanks to reader Pam for this sighting--Pam spotted these at her local Rite Aid recently and was nice enough to share:




image credit: Pam for Nouveau

Spotted: new Organix Hydrating Macadamia Oil Collection

In 2011, the trend was argan oil. For 2012, the haircare trend seems to be macadamia oil, and Organix is doing their part to, once again, bring the trends to the drugstore (remember their argan and keratin collections released at the beginning of 2011?).

A huge thanks to my friend Kelly who spotted the display at her local CVS last week:




image credit: Kelly for Nouveau Cheap


Left to right

New printable beauty coupons

As always, if you want any of these coupons, don't hesitate to print them because printable coupons could go "pouf!" at any moment.

Like the Yes To Carrots Facebook page to receive a coupon for $3 off a $10 Yes To Carrots purchase at Walmart.


Rite Aid's 25 Deals of Christmas continues and right now they have a $1 off coupon for Maybelline Baby Lips on their Facebook page. You can stack

Free CVS Esscence of Beauty Hand Cream (but hurry!)

This just in: go to the CVS Minute Clinic Facebook page, fill out the form and you'll receive a coupon for FREE Essence of Beauty mini hand cream! You can redeem this coupon at your local CVS store, and you'll be able to choose between Sunflower, Japanese Garden or Citrus Coconut (Citrus Coconut is a favorite of mine).



This offer is running through 12/26 or while supplies last, so don't

Fun with the Salon Express Nail Stamping Kit

I had some extra time on my hands recently when my computer was in the shop, so what better way to spend some down-time than by playing around with my little $9.99 nail stamping kit, right?



If you missed my original review of the As Seen On TV Salon Express Nail Stamping Kit (available at most major drugstores as well as Sally Beauty), you can see my detailed review, with tips and hints, here

CVS Beauty Clearance Sale Update

I just updated the master list with not only new products and shades, but a few new brands as well! Click here to take a peek.



Also, I wanted address a question I seem to be getting on a regular basis. I've been asked WHEN the CVS Beauty Clearance Sale ends. Well, based on past experience with this sale, it doesn't "officially" end. Since the point of this sale is for CVS to get old product

Spotted: new Rimmel Lasting Finish 8HR Lipstick Collection by Kate Moss

A huge thanks to reader Jenny for this sighting! Jenny spotted the new Rimmel lipstick collection by Kate Moss at her local CVS and was kind enough to share:



image credit for all of the following photos: Jenny for Nouveau Cheap




Rimmel Lasting Finish 8HR Lipstick Collection by Kate Moss



Jenny said there were five shades total in this display and most of them were dark reds.

Review: Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment

A few months ago, my dear friend Yuliya sent me a random act of kindness care package and one of the things she gave me was this Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment. I'm beginning to think that Yuliya is a mind-reader because I had literally just spotted this product for the first time at my local CVS a few days before I received her package. I'm always interested in trying new glossing

Review: Bath & Body Works Holiday 2011 Limited Edition Liplicious Lip Glosses

With the Bath & Body Works event that's happening today, I thought it would be the perfect time to post my review of some of the Holiday 2011 Limited Edition Liplicious Lip Glosses that I recently received for review. If you're looking to pick up some fun last-minute holiday-themed gifts, hopefully this review can give you a few ideas.




 Liplicious All I Want Lip Glosses in Gingerbread Giggle

Beauty news, sightings, sale info and more!

I've got a few beauty-related tidbits that I've accumulated over the past week that I want to share with you, so let's get started:

Have you heard about this Sally Hansen Hidden Treasure re-release??? Well don't get TOO excited...I mean, it is technically "Hidden Treasure" but...well...just click on over to the lovely PolarBelle's post here for all the sad details.


Thanks to my pal Jeweled

Review: Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Nail Color in Glass Slipper

Even if you're not a nail polish person, this flakie top coat might just win you over. If you're unfamiliar with  Glass Slipper, this shade is part of the newly-redesigned Sally Hansen Diamond Strength collection that I first blogged about back in October. When I saw this polish at my local Rite Aid, I just could not resist. I had to have it and I think I paid around $4.50 for it (not on sale).

Spotted: new Rimmel Glam'Eyes HD Shadows

I'd like to thank three lovely readers for the photos in this post. Within days of each other, readers Jess, Jakeline and Kim were all nice enough to share pics of the newest eyeshadow palettes from Rimmel, so I've got LOTS of great shots to share with you today.



It makes sense now as to why the older Rimmel quads are on clearance at CVS right now. They're making room for these!


First up,

Bath & Body Works Event tomorrow (Monday, 12/19)

In case you haven't heard (or heard but forgot), there's a special MONDAY in-store-only event going on at Bath & Body Works tomorrow, 12/19, between 12PM and 8PM and if you love Wallflowers, it's your lucky day!




Up to a $16 value. Limit one offer per customer. No substitutions.
Change will not be given for product with less than a $16 value.
While supplies last. Not valid on previous

Ulta, Target and Kmart Weekly Beauty Sales (12/18 - 12/24)

I'm trying like crazy to get caught up here, so I apologize for posting this one so late today! As always, this list is more of a "best of" and is not a complete listing of all the beauty-related deals for each retailer. For a complete listing of sales this week, please consult your local weekly ads.






*Now through Christmas, all Ulta stores will open at 7am



** Print this coupon or use

The Lipstick League – week of 12.12.11

Lipstick Question of the Week: 



Beauty or otherwise, what gift are you hoping to receive this holiday?


G's answer: This has been an incredibly tough year for many of us in the US and around the globe and honestly, with my birthday so close to Christmas, I've practically begged everyone in my life to NOT buy me anything for Christmas this year. That extra burden is too much right now and,

The Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales (12/18 - 12/25)

For a listing of the beauty-related sales at Ulta, Target and Kmart this week, click here.

Can you believe just one more week until Christmas? Where did the time go??



CVS shoppers: If your local CVS isn't already a 24-hour store, please note that it will be open until MIDNIGHT now through 12/23. That should help satisfy your urges to shop the Beauty Clearance Sale, right? Also, there are

I'm back (with an important message for new readers/drugstore shoppers)

Hello!! I just got my computer back from the repair shop and I'm SO happy to be back!



My first official post is going to be the Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales, but before I post that, I want to address an issue regarding CVS Extra Bucks, specifically for new readers or those who aren't familiar with the CVS rewards program.



Last week when I did my review of the Physicians Formula Nude

Update

Hi Lovelies,



I just wanted to let you know that I'm having some serious technical issues right now with my computer, so that's why instead of seeing the usual 3, 4, 5, 6+ new blog posts from me per day, you've only seen 1 in the past 24 hours.



After being on the phone with tech support for six hours today, I still don't have the issue resolved but I hope to be back up and running either by

Review: New Prestige Flawless Touch Blush in Sugar & Spice

Prestige Cosmetics, which are available at Rite Aid, Ulta, CVS and other retailers as well as online, is a brand that I really feel is underrated and sometimes gets lost in the shuffle when it comes to drugstore makeup. I adore their My Blackest Lashes Mascara, Total Intensity Eyeliner Pencils, Skin Loving Minerals Lip Glosses and many other products, so I was very excited to receive a product

A few of my favorite things (that are currently on clearance right now)

I just updated the CVS master list with a few new products and lost of new shades! I'm so very happy to hear that so many of you are saving lots of money and picking up lots of fabulous makeup products this time around, and I hope the savings continue for at least a couple more weeks (until everything's wiped out, that is).



I have received some requests for recommendations of products to

The Wednesday Question

This week's question is based solely on the fact that drugstore makeup is blowing UP right now. With all the new product releases and clearance sales, how could I not ask you this question today?


What is the best drugstore beauty product you've purchased in the last month?



This can be a brand new product that's just come out, a new-to-you product you discovered on clearance, or even a

Spotted: Essie at Ross

A huge thanks to reader Krissy for this one! Krissy spotted some Essie nail colors at her local Ross for just $3.49 each and was kind enough to share:


image credit for all of the following photos: Krissy for Nouveau Cheap








I don't know what's more incredible about the above picture: Krissy's purple duochome mani or the price of that Essie polish!





Krissy said that all of the Essie

Review: J.R. Watkins Lip Tints, Body Oil Mist and Hand & Body Lotions

After I reviewed the wonderful J.R. Watkins Lemon Hand Cream the other day, many of you couldn't believe that ALL J.R. Watkins products are on sale this week at Rite Aid for 2/$3. Well I'm here to tell you that it's TRUE, and you can check the comments on my original review if you don't believe me! A lot of you are stocking up this week and I love hearing about what you're getting.



Since this

Birthday presents!

Hello, my lovelies! If you noticed that I didn't post any new blog posts yesterday and were wondering why, it was my birthday and I took a day off from the blog. I'd love to share with you some of the highlights from my day, starting with the CAKE:





Mr. G bought my cake, and I swear he picked the exact cake I would have picked out myself if I had been there. This was a tres leches cake with

China Glaze Colours From The Capitol Collection (inspired by The Hunger Games)

If you missed the official press release I posted a few days about this collection, you can read up on all the details here.



Today I received the official color chart and I'm so excited to share it with you:





A FLAKIE! Whoo hoo!



Are any of these shades jumping out at you (besides Luxe and Lush, of course)? I'd love to hear your thoughts.



And just a reminder: this collection will hit

Urban Decay Naked Palette VS. Physicians Formula Nude Palette

If you caught my previous posts about the new Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips collection, then you know that probably the most talked about item in this new collection is the Nude Eyes palette. Since I was asked by a few of you to do a comparison of the PF Nude palette to the Urban Decay Naked palette, I wanted to get this up as quickly as possible considering that CVS is running a sale this

Quick update on the new Wet n Wild Spoiled collection

After I posted those great pics from reader Mattie of the new Wet n Wild Spoiled collection, I asked my contact at Wet n Wild for a little bit more info and I can now tell you the following:

The Spoiled Collection from Wet n Wild is actually separate from the regular Wet n Wild line, and it will be PERMANENT. 


Currently it is only available at CVS, but it will have chain-wide distribution

CVS haul and update

First up, I just updated the CVS Beauty Clearance Sale Master List with a few new products and shades. Another huge thanks to everyone who has been leaving comments on that post with new sightings. It is SO helpful for all of us.



Also, I want to let you know that when I update the list, if I'm adding a new SHADE name to an existing product, I move that product to the top of the sub-category.

China Glaze Hunger Games announcement

In case you haven't heard about this yet today, I received the following annoucement from directly from China Glaze's PR:


An Official Announcement of a Collection Based on The Hunger Games


China Glaze, a division of American International Industries is thrilled to announce that they have partnered with studio powerhouse Lionsgate on a collection of nail polish to debut in conjunction

Review: J.R. Watkins Lemon Cream Hand Cream (caution: do not use while hungry)

Since Rite Aid is having a sale this week on J.R. Watkins products (2/$3!), I thought I better hurry up and post a review ASAP. I recently received an assortment of J.R. Watkins products and will be bringing you additional reviews in the near future, but today I want to talk about my very favorite product of the bunch, the Lemon Cream Hand Cream. Lovelies, this is the product that I wanted Lush

New beauty coupons, deals and steals (hurry!)

Lots to cover in this post so let's get right to it!

If you're a Rite Aid shopper and you've been wanting to try those new Nutra Nail Gel Perfect nail polishes (click here for pics), you're in LUCK this week but you have to hurry. Right now on the Rite Aid Facebook page, there's a printable $3 coupon, and this week they're also BOGO1/2OFF at Rite Aid. BUT IT GETS BETTER: if your Rite Aid

Revlon Rite Aid sale update

It's been brought to my attention by several of you (thank you, by the way!) that the Revlon 40% off sale this week at Rite Aid is for COLORSTAY cosmetics and beauty tools only. My apologies for incorrectly stating it was all Revlon cosmetics on the weekly drugstore post--it's been a heck of a week trying to keep everything straight and I totally missed the "fine print" in the ad.



I'm so very

Revlon Whimsical (Deborah Lippmann Glitter in the Air dupe)

Before I get into the swatches, I want to make sure you understand that Revlon Whimsical is part of that new group of Revlon shades (and some re-releases) and that there are TWO of these new displays floating around. Whimsical is NOT part of the display that reader Chele was nice enough to share with us a few weeks ago:




image credit: Chele for Nouveau Cheap


The display above does NOT

The Lipstick League – week of 12.5.11

Lipstick League Question of the Week: 


Your favorite type of lip color: lipstick, gloss, balm, stain or other?

G's answer: many of you already know my answer to this one. Stains, stains, stains! And you know I love my NYC and Palladio lip stains the most.


Links of the Week:






Beauty Junkies Unite – Amber is going absolutely ga-ga over the new Urban Decay Naked2 Palette, check out

Weekly beauty sales at Target, Ulta and Kmart (12/11 - 12/17)

As always, this list is more of a "best of" and not a complete listing of the beauty sales for each retailer this week. Please consult your local weekly ads for more details.






Free luxury robe with any fragrance purchase of $30+ ($60 value)
2/$30 Yankee Candle Medium Jars

25% off:
Earth Therapeutics
color palettes and fashion bags
professional haircare holiday gift packs
fashion

First look: new Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush, Dream Nude Airfoam Foundation and Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer

I have been blown away by the new 2012 Maybelline products that I've covered on this blog so far (Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Mascara, Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel eyeshadows and Master Precise Eyeliner Pens, SuperStay 10HR Stain Glosses and 14HR Lipsticks and MasterShape Eyebrow Pencils). And if Maybelline were to quit there, I think many of us would be pretty satisfied. BUT, they're not

Spotted: new Maybelline MasterShape by Eyestudio Brow Pencil collection

A huge thanks to reader Lexi for this one! Lexi spotted the new Maybelline MasterShape Brow Pencil display at her local Kmart the other day and was nice enough to share:



Image credit for the following photos: Lexi for Nouveau Cheap





Maybelline MasterShape by Eyestudio Brow Pencil Collection



"Natural color"

"Easy brow shaping"

"Lasting hold"

"Wax brow pencil"





According to Lexi,

The Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales (12/11 - 12/17)

For a listing of the beauty-related sales at Ulta, Target and Kmart this week, please click here.

CVS shoppers: Aside from the amazing Beauty Clearance Sale, there's another great deal I want to point out this week. If your CVS has the new Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips display (many do at this point), this week if you spend $10 on PF (those new eyeshadow palettes are $10.99), you get $5

CVS update

From here on out, I won't be writing a blog post every time I update the master list, so please check the direct link at the top of my blog for updates. I'll update the date and time every single time I make a change to the list.



But I DO want to let you know about something that the lovely Jeweled Thumb just alerted me to! At her CVS location, ALL Sally Hansen Beauty Tools were 75% off,

New printable beauty coupons

Just a few printable coupons I wanted to share with you today. As always, don't hesitate if you want any of these coupons--they could be gone in the blink of an eye. Literally, they could go poof two seconds from now. You never know.

$2 off Neutrogena cosmetics
$1 off Maybelline LOL Mascara
$3 off 1 YES TO skincare product $10 or more
$1.50 off Sarna Anti-Itch lotion
$5 off BC178

CVS Beauty Clearance Sale update

Just a quick note to let you know that I just updated the Master List based on all the wonderful information I have received from you in the past 24+ hours. I also visited a few CVS locations myself yesterday and contributed some things to the list (lots of PF and SH Carmindy info) that I personally saw on sale at my stores.



Thanks SO much for taking the time to contribute to this list--you

Spotted: Limited Edition Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips Valentine's Day collection

Wow! If you didn't get your fix with the new core collection designs or the new holiday designs, here's something to look forward to! 



A huge thanks to reader Brooke for letting us know that the Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips LE Valentine's Day Collection has surfaced at Rite Aid! Check it out:



image credit for all of the following photos: Brooke for Nouveau Cheap

Revlon Colorstay Longwear Nail Enamel (and more) - now on the Walgreens website!

A huge thanks to reader Elizedge for this scoop! It looks like ALL shades of the new Revlon Colorstay Longwear Nail Enamel I showed you yesterday are now available for purchase on the Walgreens website!



Click here to view/purchase.


UPDATE: It appears I spoke too soon. I don't see the BASE COAT available for purchase yet, and if you recall, the gel-like staying power requires both the

Spotted in Canada: new Revlon ColorStay Longwear Nail Enamel collection

Allow me to share with you how I first found out about this new Revlon ColorStay nail color collection. The other day on Twitter, Kari of Once Bitten sent me a tweet about how Leanne of The Lacquer Lounge had posted something about them. Then a few other lovely nail bloggers such as Jess of Polish Insomniac and Jacqui of The Scholarly Nail joined the convo and after that, I couldn't get them out

Social Media & Newsletter FAQ

I'd like to take a moment to answer some frequently asked questions about social media and newsletters and how they pertain to this blog. 



Twitter:

I'm not going to lie: Twitter is my favorite form of social media and when I'm not working on the blog, I'm usually on my Twitter account. I love it because it's a great way to interact with YOU, and if you have a quick question you want a quick

My Bed Bath & Beyond Haul (and why BB&B is one of my new favorite stores)

As you all know, it's crazy season for drugstore makeup lovers since this is the time of year that all the new launches for 2012 start surfacing in stores. If you'd like to see my coverage so far of all the new products headed your way for 2012, click here (and be sure to click "older posts" when you get to the end of the page for more posts).



I've got a lot of info about Bed Bath & Beyond in

Spotted! New Wet n Wild Spoiled Nail Collection

Wow! Just minutes after I posted the link to Erika's post about this new collection from Wet n Wild, reader Mattie was nice enough to send me some pics of the display. Thank you SO much, Mattie, for these great photos!



It looks like there are 36 shades in this collection and as you can see, they retail for $1.99 each and are exclusive to CVS:




 image credit: Mattie for Nouveau Cheap

First sighting: new Wet n Wild Spoiled (nail polish collection)

The lovely Erika over at Polish Fixation just let me know that there's a NEW polish collection from Wet n Wild that is surfacing at CVS. Here's what I know so far, thanks to Ericka:

It's called Spoiled and it's a CVS-exclusive collection
There's a Correction Tape dupe (or repromotion, whatever you'd like to call it)
NEW BOTTLE DESIGN! 


You have to check out the bottle design and shades

Spotted: new Rimmel VolumeFlash Scandaleyes Mascara

A huge thanks to reader Kelli for this sighting! She spotted the new Rimmel VolumeFlash Scanaleyes Mascara at her local Walgreens recently:





image credit: Kelli for Nouveau Cheap

Rimmel Scandaleyes Mascara



"supersize formula"

"3x collagen & 3x keratin"

"captures and plumps every lash"

"maxdensity brush 50% larger"





image credit: Kelli for Nouveau Cheap 




How did I not know

The Wednesday Question

I don't know about you, but my feet despise cold weather. I feel like I'm in a constant battle against rough, dry heels during the wintertime, which has inspired me to ask you the following question:


What's your foot-care routine?



Mine is a three-part system. I use a Ped Egg about once a week. I also use my trusty Swedish Clover Foot File every other day in the shower. And at night, I

Spotted in Canada: new L'Oreal Colour Riche L'Or collection

Our lovely friends to the north seem to be getting many drugstore cosmetics collections first this year, and my lovely reader LMC1971 just shared another one with us! Oooh how I hope we get these new lipsticks in the US soon! The L'Oreal L'Or collection is now available in Canada and also in Asia, so I hope that means we'll get it any minute now:




image credit: LMC1971 for Nouveau Cheap

Spotted: new Revlon PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara

If you want more PhotoReady products (in addition to the new ones I showed you yesterday), you're in luck! A huge thanks to reader Ronda for this one! She spotted the new PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara (which I have already heard raves about) at her Bed Bath and Beyond and was kind enough to share:




image credit: Ronda for Nouveau Cheap



Revlon PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara



"Lashes look

Spotted: new eye products from Almay and L'Oreal

Did you think yesterday was the end of my "new product" posts? NOPE! I've still got lots left to show you this week, so let's start with these new products from Almay and L'Oreal:



Reader Jess spotted this new liner at her local Bed Bath and Beyond:





image credit: Jess for Nouveau Cheap







image credit: Jess for Nouveau Cheap



L'Oreal Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner in Black

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CVS Beauty Clearance - please read!

Thanks to so many of you for the comments regarding what you've spotted on clearance at your local CVS locations over the past few days!  I wanted to let you know that I just updated the master list and will continue to do so when I receive new comments from you.



There are some INCREDIBLE deals on the master list, so I encourage you to give it a read ASAP if you're a CVS shopper.



Thanks

A closer look at the new Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips (with swatches)

This is definitely crazy season when it comes to drugstore makeup, so I thank you all for bearing with me while I try to keep track of everything! A HUGE thanks to so many of you for all the information, pics, swatches, etc. that you've sent my way. I'm working as hard as I can to post everything as quickly as I can so let's not waste any more time!



Last week I posted some pics of the new

Spotted: New Physicians Formula Organic Wear Lash Boosting Mascara

You all know that I'm a HUGE fan of Physicians Formula Organic Wear Jumbo Lash Mascara, so when I got the scoop from readers Pam and Rach about a NEW version called Lash Boosting, I first jumped for joy, then scratched my head in bewilderment. I"m not exactly sure how Lash Boosting differs from Jumbo Lash in terms of its claims, but heck, I'll be trying it no matter what.




image credit: Pam

Spotted: New Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Mousse Makeup & Sculpting Blush Palettes

If you're a Revlon PhotoReady fan, you might be happy to know that they've expanded the PhotoReady family with a few new products for 2012.

A huge thanks to long-time photo contributor Jess for this sighting--Jess spotted this display at her local Bed Bath & Beyond recently.


image credit for all of the following photos: Jess for Nouveau Cheap





Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Mousse Makeup



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The Old Spice Man's gift to Amber at Beauty Junkies Unite!

I'm freaking OUT right now for my good friend Amber of Beauty Junkies Unite, who just received the following video from everyone's favorite Old Spice Man:






Amber, this has GOT to be the best gift ever! So excited for you to get your "shoes". Hee hee!

A closer look at the new Sally Hansen Real Nail Polish Strips designs

Back in the beginning of November I posted pics of the Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips display (click here if you missed it) full of brand new designs.

Thanks to reader Holly, today I can show you the brochure for a closer look at each design:




image credit: Holly for Nouveau Cheap

I am ridiculously excited to try so many of these new designs.

Thanks so much, Holly, for

Spotted: new Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Mascara

I am always excited when Maybelline launches a new mascara, so I want to thank two lovely Canadian readers for the great scoop on this one. I don't know when this is going to launch in the US, but it's something to keep on our radar!


From reader LMC1971:




image credit: LMC1971 for Nouveau Cheap





From reader Chynna:




image credit: Chynna for Nouveau Cheap


Before you say anything,

Spotted: new L'Oreal Color Riche Balm display

Yesterday I showed you a close-up pic of one of the new L'Oreal Balm tinted lip balms (similar to Revlon Lip Butters) but I want to apologize for getting the name wrong. These are not called "Le Balm" as I previously thought--the name is just "Balm".



Today I have a few more pics thanks to reader @Nikole1898, who spotted these are her local Rite Aid and was kind enough to share:




image

Spotted: new Revlon ColorStay Creme Gel Eye Liners

Remember a few days ago when reader LMC1971 shared pics of the new Revlon eyeshadow quads she spotted in Canada? Well I mentioned in that post that there were also new liners at the bottom of that display and LMC1971 was kind enough to share close-ups of those as well! Here's the full display again to refresh your memory:



NOTE: these shadows and liners have recently been spotted at Rite Aids

CVS Beauty Clearance Sale (updated daily)

The first report of the CVS Beauty Clearance goes to reader @lauriahv who tweeted me on 12/4 that she spotted the sale at her local CVS!  Thanks so much, @lauriahv!





A FEW TIPS AND REMINDERS: 

If you don't see clearance stickers or signs at your local CVS, take some products to the scanner and see if they come up on sale (many times, they will!).
Some locations WILL accept coupons on

Weekly Beauty Sales at Ulta, Target and Kmart (12/4 - 12/10)

This week I got the JC Penney Salon ad in my local paper and spotted some great deals, so I'll be including that listing as well. Also, Target shoppers, there are some deals below that you don't want to miss!

As always, this post is a "best of" listing of what I consider to be the best deals this week. For a complete listing of sales for each retailer, consult your local ads.





BOGO1/2OFF: 

A reminder about the You Tell Me page

I want to remind you that my You Tell Me page (which you can access any time in the upper menu bar) is currently bursting with FANTASTIC reader-submitted deals on beauty products. If you're a new reader, I created the You Tell Me page for you to share great deals, sightings, etc. without having to email me directly. Many times there is so much great information out there that I just can't post

The Lipstick League – week of 11.28.11

Lipstick League Question of the Week: 



Name your three favorite beauty products that released in 2011.


 G's Answer: I honestly can't narrow this down! But I will say that three of my very favorite releases this year have been NYC Lip Stains, Revlon Lip Butters and the Wet n Wild Limited Edition Bloom collection nail polishes. But there are SO many more that I could list here (like the

The Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales (12/4 - 12/10)

For a listing of the weekly beauty sales at Ulta, Target and Kmart this week, please click here.






CVS shoppers: Not too much going on at CVS this week, but Revlon is buy 2 get $6 Extra Bucks, wich is always nice. And if you love Garnier skincare, almost everything is on sale (see below for details).




Rite Aid shoppers: In addition to the regular weekly sales, there's also a 4-DAY-SALE

First look: L'Oreal Color Riche Balm in 818 Nourishing Nude

Psssst: if you haven't heard yet, L'Oreal is coming out with a line of tinted lip balms called Balm that seem to be very much like the Revlon Lip Butters with the same type of tinted, translucent lids that match the color of each balm. 



A HUGE thank to my pal @rnsmithny on Twitter for sending a pic of the one she just purchased at her local Bed Bath and Beyond (again, to see if your BB&B

Beauty freebies, coupons and news!

THE FOLLOWING FOUR DEALS ARE ONLY VALID THROUGH TOMORROW (12/4):

Now through 12/4 visit your local Bath & Body Works with this coupon and get a FREE 2-oz bottle of Be Enchanted lotion, no purchase necessary! If ordering online, enter code 5228 at checkout (US only). I hear this a wonderful scent for the holidays so don't miss out if you'd like to try it!


Thanks to Twitter follower @

Important Bed Bath & Beyond info

I blogged about this here, but apparently I've gained some new followers in the past year that may have missed it. Just a reminder: if your local Bed Bath & Beyond doesn't carry the extensive makeup collections that you see in my posts, it's because your location does not have a Harmon inside of it. Harmon is a popular stand-alone beauty store on the East Coast which is also owned by BB&B. Many

Spotted: New Maybelline SuperStay 10HR Stain Gloss & 14HR Lipstick

Remember in my last post when I said that the trend for 2012 drugstore makeup was long-wear? Well I meant that for lip color too. A huge thanks to reader LMC1971 for this sighting in Canada. I just checked the Walgreens site and both products are listed but, as of today, unavailable for purchase. Click here for the 10HR Stain Gloss and here for the 14HR Lipstick. Hopefully these will be

Spotted: New Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Eyeshadows & Master Precise Eyeliner Pens

Considering all of the new products I've shared with you in the last 24 hours, one thing is for certain: LONG-WEAR makeup is definitely the trend for 2012 drugstore cosmetics and I could not be any happier about that. My super oily skin thanks you, oh Makeup Gods!



Reader LMC1971, who is in Canada, spotted the new Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Eyeshadows and Master Precise Eyeliners

Spotted: New Revlon ColorStay 16-Hour Eyeshadow Quads and Liners

If you caught my posts from yesterday, then you know that there are lots of new products hitting the drugstores from all the major brands right now, and today I'd like to show you some new Revlon ColorStay products!



Reader LMC1971 actually spotted this display in CANADA however. as you will see below, it's also been spotted in the US (although I can't guarantee the display will look exactly

Breaking Beauty News: L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadows in the US!

If you caught my post from back in June about the L'Oreal Infallible eyeshadows that were released earlier this year in Canada and Europe (and I think Asia as well), then you know I was seething with jealousy that we in the US did not get them. They're supposedly nice dupes for Armani Eyes To Kill shadows (click here for links to reviews and comparisons), and boy did I want some. Badly.



Well

Spotted: New L'Oreal Magic Lumi Collection

Holy cow! I had no idea that L'Oreal had this new collection in the works, but thanks to reader Ronda who spotted it at her local Bed Bath & Beyond, I can now share the scoop!


New L'Oreal Magic Lumi Collection

"Instantly Boost Skin's Radiance"




image credit: Ronda for Nouveau Cheap

From left to right: primer, highlighters and blushes







image credit: Ronda for Nouveau Cheap 

Left:

New beauty giveaways

I've got a bunch of new beauty giveaways to tell you about today, so let's get right into it!


First up, freebeautyevents.com has a new monthly giveaway up on their site:





For the month of December 2011, Free Beauty Events will be giving away 10 prizes. Each prize will consist of Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray; got2b Powder’ful Volumizing Styling Powder; Caress Body Wash, Exfoliating Burnt

Spotted: New Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips collection

UPDATE: CLICK HERE FOR A CLOSER LOOK AND SWATCHES OF SOME OF THESE PRODUCTS. 

AND CLICK HERE FOR MY COMPARISON OF THE PF NUDE PALETTE TO THE URBAN DECAY NAKED PALETTE.

Exciting news, Physicians Formula fans! Thanks to reader Corrie for this great sighting--check out all the fun new Physicians Formula products she spotted at her local CVS recently:




 image credit: Corrie for Nouveau Cheap

Over 50 new markers approved on the Wet n Wild maps

Just a quick FYI: if you're still looking for the Wet n Wild limited edition Ice Baby polishes, I Heart Matte palette or baked palettes, I just approved over 50 new sightings on the interactive maps.



Click here to view the Ice Baby map

Click here to view the Walgreens Beauty Bar map (matte palettes and baked palettes)



Also, I approved one new sighting on the Sparkle City map, in case

Nouveau Cheap readers have spoken: your favorite overall drugstore brand is...

As always, last month's reader's poll was open for one month and this time around we received over 1,110 votes (thanks to all who voted!). The results are now in and your favorite drugstore beauty brands are as follows:







First Place

Wet n Wild

(551 votes)



Second Place

Revlon

(446 votes)



Third place

NYX

(304 votes)



Honorable Mentions:



Maybelline

(277 votes)



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