HOT Butter London deal (hurry if you want it!)

THIS JUST IN!

A huge thanks to reader Annette for this one:

(PLEASE NOTE: this was yesterday's deal, but it's still working TODAY (8/11) so don't hesitate if you want it because it could be gone any minute!)

butter LONDON: Nail Polish Trio Sets
Original: $42 for a trio set
GAA Exclusive Deal: $21 + FREE SHIPPING
50% savings
Valid: 8/10/12
www.butterlondon.com/GAA
(Promo code: GAA)

CLICK HERE and scroll about halfway down the page to access this deal!

Thanks so much, Annette, for the heads-up!

20% off Inglot!

UPDATE: forgot to mention that the eyeshadow singles are on sale for $7.20 (normally $12) so the code won't apply to those.

Thanks to reader kimba19 for the heads-up that Inglot is having a sale right now! Enter code BIRTHDAY at checkout to receive 20% off your order.

Of all the sales and codes I've posted about this week, THIS is the one I cannot resist. I've been wanting some Inglot eyeshadows for the longest time so I'll definitely be using this code (and I'll be sure to review the shades I get here in the future!). Thanks again, kimba19, for the heads-up!

Spotted: Essie Fall 2012 Stylenomics Collection

Reader Pryanka of Nail Sparks spotted the new Essie Stylenomics Collection at her local Rocky's the other day, and was nice enough to share some pics:

 image credit: Pryanka for Nouveau Cheap

Essie Fall 2012 Stylenomics Collection

image credit: Pryanka for Nouveau Cheap

Left to right: Stylenomics, Don't Sweater It, Head Mistress, Recessionista, Skirting The Issue, Miss Fancy Pants

To see swatches of all six shades, click here.

Long-time readers of this blog know that I MUST own Recessionsita (that was my old screen name!). I also am loving Skirting the Issue (what's up with me and deep reds lately?).  Any must-haves for you?

Thanks again, Pryanka, for the fantastic sighting and pics!

New nail color collection from Nicka K New York

UPDATE: the back-to-school promotion starts AUGUST 13TH. Sorry for any confusion!

Fans of NK Nail Enamel: exciting news for you today. Not only does Nicka K have a brand new polish collection, but they're also running a back-to-school promotion to go along with the new launch (more details on that in a bit).

From Nicka K:

We are really pleased to finally announce the launch of our Nicka K New York Nail Colors! They’re a professional quality line of nail lacquers that come in 44 colors. Each will be priced at 3.99.

Nicka K New York Nail Color Collection

(retail: $3.99 each)

Reformulated and Redesigned. Nicka K New York introduces a professional collection of nail lacquer - our Nail Colors - the answer to every manicurist's dreams. These quality polishes come in 44 on-trend variations, and are available in opaque, sheer, shimmer, bright and vampy shades. The exceptional formula will glide across your fingernails with minimal effort for vibrancy that is not only dazzling, but long lasting. 

Click here to view/purchase the Nicka K New York Nail Color Collection.

To go along with the new launch, Nicka K will be offering a back-to-school promotion which starts WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13TH:

Even more hot deals (some are 1-day-only so hurry if you want them!)

NOTE: These new beauty deals are only good for a day or two (one of them is just for today) so don't hesitate if you want to take advantage of these!

Reader Lindsey let us know that the Boscia deal is back, and this time it's for $200 worth of free product with a minimum purchase of $50 (free shipping over $50 too) through 8/12 with code Gold12.

Reader Annette is on a roll (thanks again, Annette, for all of the amazing deals you've been sharing with us this week), and shared three more hot deals this morning:

Good Morning America beauty-related deals good through tomorrow (8/11):

• Silk’n: Silk’n FaceFX Anti-Aging Device + Serum
  Original: $378
  GMA Exclusive Deal: $150
   
• Macadamia Natural Oil: Hair Repair and Healing Sets
  Original: $40 to $48
  GMA Exclusive Deal: $20 to $24
   
• LORAC Cosmetics: Various Face Makeup
  Original: $18 to $34
  GMA Exclusive Deal: $9 to $17 + FREE SHIPPING

• Click here to access these deals.

BareMinerals by Bare Escentuals Beauty: 

• "Our online beauty rush begins in one hour at 9am PDT. Get your beauty fix (and a sample pack*) with these perfectly priced goodies for 12 hours only:." (9AM - 9PM PDT)
   
• Get an MD Formulations sample pack with any purchase of $45 or more. Use code MDFSAMPLES at checkout.

Demeter Fragrance deals: 

• Receive 20% off the purchase of ANY Demeter order with promo code fbtssbts. Offer good until midnight 8/13/2012.
   
• Free gift of Pure Soap 1 oz. spray with a $25 order.
   
• 50% off classic soaps and candles.
  
  Shipping rates:
  Standard Ground UPS $6.99 [Continental USA only]
  AK and HI via UPS $19.99 [Alaska and Hawaii only]
  3rd Day UPS $11.99 [Continental USA only]
  2nd Day UPS $14.99 [Continental USA only]
  Next Day UPS $28.99 [Continental USA only]
  Ground UPS to Canada $12.99 [Canada only]
  International via UPS $40.00 [Not USA or Canada]

Thanks SO much, Lindsey and Annette, for the fantastic scoop!

Reminder: Bath & Body Works Welcome To Paris Fragrance Event TOMORROW (8/11)

Just a quick reminder that the BBW Welcome To Paris fragrance event is tomorrow, Saturday, 8/11! Click here for all the details (including the latest gift-with-purchase). 

REMEMBER: if you don't want the gift-with-purchase that's being promoted for this event, you can instead use this coupon for a free Signature Collection item with any $10 purchase.

Also, the new Fall 2012 products are starting to make their debuts (Halloween collections too!), so don't forget to give them a sniff when you're there tomorrow:

• Fall 2012 candles
• Fall 2012 hand soaps, anti-bac, etc.
• Halloween 2012

Want to know what I'll be buying tomorrow? Without a doubt it will be this:

Mattese Elite LAST CHANCE SALE starts tomorrow (8/10)!

Remember last month when Ricky's had that great sale on their house brand of cosmetics, beauty tools and nail polish, Mattese Elite? Well tomorrow, 8/10, they're having a blowout LAST CHANCE sale because the entire line is being phased out (with something new on the horizon!).

CLICK HERE starting tomorrow to see all of the Mattese Elite markdowns (they will not appear before tomorrow, 8/10).

Here’s a SNEAK PEEK at the price points:

-Sponges/Swabs/Applicators – as low was $0.99!!

-Makeup Brushes – as low as $4.99

-Mini Nail Polish – $0.99 (reg. $3.99)

-Eye & Lip Pencils - $2.99 (reg. $6.99)

-Fairy Dust/Glitter - $2.99 (reg. $6.99)

-Full Size Nail Polish/Nail Art/Crackalacquer - $2.99 (reg. $5.99/$6.99)

-Lipstick - $3.99 (reg. $10)

-False Eyelashes – as low as $4.99 (reg. $8-15)

-Eyelid Jewels - $4.99 (reg. $9)

-All Eye Shadows - $4.99 (reg. $12)

-Star Dust Powder - $4.99 (reg. $13)

-Mascara - $4.99 (reg. $12)

-Semi-Permanent Eyeliner - $4.99 (reg. $12)

-Blush/Bronzer - $4.99 (reg. $12/$14)

-Lip Gel/Lip Gloss - $4.99 ($10)

-Pure Color Powder/Pigment - $4.99 (reg. $14)

-Stage Makeup - $4.99-$6.99 (reg. $12.99)

-Luminizer - $6.99 (reg. $15)

-Eye Shadow Palettes (88 Shadows in ONE!) - $19.99 a piece (reg. $39.99 per palette)

REMEMBER: my exclusive code for Nouveau Cheap readers, NOUVEAUCHEAP, will get you an additional 10% off all Mattese Elite items and also all Rickycare items. So remember to use it if you place an order (orders $50+ ship free).

Sharpen your liners like a pro (for pennies!)

One thing I know for sure is that I never like to spend money on sharpeners. They're not fun to buy, they're not fun to look at and they're definitely not fun to clean. But they're a necessity, which means most of us have to buy them. But the thing is, whenever I try to cut costs and buy an inexpensive sharpener, it never sharpens my liners to perfection, and I loooove a sharp, clean point on my pencils (as I'm sure you do too).

So thanks to longtime reader beautifulmonday, I've got a GREAT tip on getting a fabulous sharpener that is nearly identical to a sharpener that costs about seven times as much:

image source

Essence Cosmetics Sharpener

(retail: $1.50)

Select Fergie Nail Polishes now part of Wet n Wild permanent display at Walgreens

Remember the Wet n Wild Fergie polishes I showed you back in June? By now, I'm sure most of you have spotted the end-cap display at your local Walgreens, but I've got some good news for those of you who haven't been able to find certain shades in your area!

A huge thanks to longtime photo-contributor and friend of Nouveau Cheap, Rach, who spotted FOURTEEN of the original 25 shades in the PERMANENT Wet n Wild wall display at Walgreens:

image credit: Rach for Nouveau Cheap

You'll be happy to know that the two most talked-about shades in this collection, A024 Tonight's Gonna Be A Good Night (black glitter) and A009 Walk of Fame (star glitter) are BOTH part of this permanent display:

Spotted: L'Oreal Limited Edition New York Nudes Colour Riche Nail Color Collection

Some of you have been talking about how you want more chocolate-brown nail polishes in your life, so if you're one of those people, I think you'll be happy with this new limited edition collection from L'Oreal.

Reader Brie of Simply Thrifty Nails spotted this collection at Walgreens recently and shared a pic:

image credit: Brie for Nouveau Cheap

L'Oreal Limited Edition New York Nudes Collection

 And as luck would have it, reader Roz spotted the display too, and also shared a pic:

 image credit: Roz for Nouveau Cheap

Thanks so much, Brie and Roz, for the great sighting and pics!

Have you spotted the New York Nudes in your area yet? Thoughts?

Rite Aid Glam Camp: get a Rite Aid-exclusive nail polish FREE (and more!)

If you missed my original post about Rite Aid Glam Camp, PLEASE click here for all the details (I'm not going to repeat the promotion again on this post--sorry).

I know we've all been curious about the mysterious "high value coupons" and "free item" that you'll get when you meet the $15 threshold, and today I've got the scoop and it's GOOOOOD, my friends. I asked my contact at Rite Aid if he could give me a bit more details and he was able to provide the following info:

Coupons are for...between $2 and $5 off a range of beauty products at Rite Aid including hair products, lip glosses, nail enamel and more. The free item is a nail enamel you’ll only see on shelves at Rite Aid...

Do you hear that, my fellow lacquer-heads? There's going to be a Rite Aid-exclusive nail polish soon, and Rite Aid Glam Camp Members will get it FREE.

Again, click here for all the details about how you can qualify for the Rite Aid Glam Camp promotion. It's going to be extremely easy for most of us to qualify since we get two months to hit $15!

New products from Neutrogena

Neutrogena recently launched some new products that you may have already spotted in stores. I know that I've already covered/reviewed some of these products, but I thought I'd give you some official product information in case you'd like more details (I love the new cleanser--just used it today):

NEUTROGENA® Rapid Tone Repair Day SPF 30

A daily moisturizer that absorbs quickly and targets uneven skin while protecting skin from damaging UVA and UVB Rays

Contains:

• Accelerated Retinol SA:
• Retinol SA
• Glucose Complex
• Hyaluronic Acid
• Vitamin C

Clinically proven to:

• Reduce the look of dark spots and discoloration
• Brighten and even skin’s tone
• Improve skin’s clarity and radiance
• Smooth fine lines & texture

• Fresh, light fragrance
• Available: August 2012 at food, drug and mass merchandisers
• Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 (1.0 fl. oz. bottle)

New RoC MAX Resurfacing Facial Cleanser

Just a quick heads-up for you RoC skincare fans out there. RoC has launched a new cleanser and here are the details:

RoC® MAX Resurfacing Facial Cleanser

Designed to be used in conjunction with the RoC® RETINOL CORREXION® Max Wrinkle Resurfacing System to achieve maximum anti-aging results

• Smoothing micro-spheres exfoliate away all traces of dirt, oil and dead skin that can interfere with absorption of anti-aging ingredients
• After just 1 use, you’ll get smoother, radiant skin
• Available: Beginning July 2012 at drugstores nationwide
• Suggested Retail Price: $9.99 (5 oz. tube)

New products from Aveeno

Attention Aveeno fans! Aveeno has launched three new products and I've got the scoop for you today. Some of you may have already spotted these products in stores but for the rest of us, hold tight--they'll be there soon:

AVEENO® PURE RENEWAL™ Dry Shampoo

Rejuvenates hair for a clean, fresh look between washes

• Removes excess oil and impurities to help boost volume
• Lightly fragranced to refresh with each use
• Sulfate-free for gentle cleansing
• Safe for color-treated hair
• Available: July 2012 at national food, drug and mass merchandisers
• Suggested Retail Price: $7.49 - $7.99 (4.8 fl. oz. bottle)

   
AVEENO® ULTRA-CALMING® Makeup Removing Wipes

These gentle, soft wipes soothe and cleanse, removing dirt, oil, makeup and even mascara

• Safe for everyday use and sensitive skin friendly
• This oil-free formula contains ACTIVE NATURALS® Calming Feverfew™ to help leave sensitive skin feeling soothed & balanced
• Noncomedogenic, dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested
• Available:  July 2012 at national food, drug and mass merchandisers
• Suggested Retail Price: $6.49-$6.99 (25 wipes)

  

AVEENO® ECZEMA THERAPY Care Kit

Two-step daily care kit: Eczema Therapy Bath Treatment and Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream

• Helps relieve uncomfortable eczema symptoms
• Helps relieve itchy skin and seals in moisture
• Steroid-Free, Fragrance-free
• Includes 6 bath packets, 1 5oz. moisturizing cream
• Available: September 2012 at food, drug and mass merchandisers
• Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 – $15.99

As many of you already know, I have a thing for dry shampoos (I think I've reviewed half a dozen varieties here over the years). I've had good luck with Aveeno haircare in the past, so I'm looking forward to trying/reviewing this new offering in the near future.

New products from Clean & Clear

Attention Clean & Clear fans! Here's a peek at all six Clean & Clear skincare products heading our way (some of you may have already spotted these products in stores since the official launch date was July). If you haven't seen these products in your area yet, they should be there soon:

CLEAN & CLEAR® ADVANTAGE® Oil Absorbing Cream Cleanser

Washes away up to 85% of built-up oil

• Controls shine all day

• Cleanses, hydrates and addresses acne concerns with salicylic acid and proprietary POWDERPARTICLES™ technology with rice protein

• Available: Beginning July 2012 at food, drug and mass merchandisers nationwide

• Suggested Retail Price: $7.49 (5 oz. tube) 

CLEAN & CLEAR® ADVANTAGE® Oil Absorbing Acne Treatment

POWDERPARTICLES™ technology with rice protein absorbs excess oil

• Recommended for daily use and designed for use in place of regular moisturizer

• Oil free and won’t clog pores

• Available: Beginning July 2012 at food, drug and mass merchandisers

• Suggested Retail Price: $7.49 (1.5 oz.)

The new Jane Cosmetics: now available online!

Remember back in June when I told you that Jane Cosmetics was making a comeback with an entirely new collection of makeup? Well a HUGE thanks to my longtime blogging buddy Rai of Glam Morena for letting us know that the new Jane Cosmetics collection is now up on drugstore.com! I do not know if there will be additional products to come, but I hope we'll eventually see face powders, foundations, eyeshadow singles and blush singles (that's what they were known for back in the day!).

NOTE: Some of the products are not yet available for purchase. Also, when you click on an item, be sure to click the little boxes with lines through them to see additional shades. The images are not yet loaded into the boxes but there ARE additional shades for most of these products.

Some highlights:

(source: drugstore.com)

Jane 3-piece Cheek Glow Collection in Glowing ($9.99)

EcoTools now has an online store

Pssssst: did you get the email today?

For those of you who either have a hard time finding EcoTools in your area or, like me, find that many of their brushes are always sold out at local stores, this could be a nice alternative. I keep hearing that the Bamboo Bronzer Brush is amazing for applying both mineral foundation and liquid foundation, so I think I might finally grab it since I can never find it my area.

How about you? Are you excited to see EcoTools now has an online store?

More deals and updates!

This just in!

• Thanks to reader Jenfen for letting us know that the e.l.f. 50% off sale as been extended to 8PM EASTERN tonight (8/8). Also, thanks to reader T-Rex for the reminder that this sales makes the e.l.f. flakie polish (Fairy Dust) $1 instead of $2!

• It looks like the Coastal Scents 88 Palettes for $8.88 sale has been extended too (it's 3PM Pacific and the sale prices are still up). Thanks to Lydia for that tip!

• Thanks to reader Annette for the heads-up that St. Germain Paris is having a 20% off sale now through 8/15 (orders $29+ ship free). 

• Thanks to reader @DawnBaierThiele for the heads-up that there's a new palette at Rue 21 (you can see it here but it's not available for online purchase--you can only buy it in-store right now). Also, all of Rue 21's polishes are 2/$5 and glosses are 3/$5 right now.

Fall 2012 releases from Essence Cosmetics

I just received some info about the newest releases from Essence Cosmetics and I wanted to share, in case you haven't seen these at Ulta yet (or H.E.B. if you're in Texas, Fred Meyer if you're in the Pacific Northwest, and wherever else Essence is sold):

 NEW Essence Cosmetics Colour & Go Nail Polishes in L.O.L, Let's Get Lost, Ultimate Pink

(retail: $1.99 each)

For the full range of Colour & Go Nail Polishes, click here (and be sure to hover over each shade because a bottle shot will appear).

To check out all of the other Fall 2012 releases from Essence, click here (be sure to click the little arrows to see everything in each category). There are new long-wear cream shadows, a new eyeshadow base, a volumizing lash powder, kajal pencils, glosses and so much more coming our way!

Anything catching your eye?

More HOT deals (hurry before they're gone!)

'Tis the season! Late summer is when most retailers/etailers clean house to make room for new fall/winter releases, so in addition to all of the other fantastic deals I've posted about this week, I'm got more for you today (lots more!):

e.l.f. - (UPDATE: this sale has been extended to 8PM Eastern tonight) not only are they on Haute Look today (lots and lots of sets and kits), but thanks to readers Jenny and Rosi for the heads-up that e.l.f. is having an 8-Hour Sale (now through 4PM Eastern so you've got very little time left!). Enter code BD50 to get 50% off EVERYTHING (the entire site) with minimum purchase of $20.

Coastal Scents - (UPDATE: this sale has been extended--it's still active as of 3:30PM Pacific) speaking of 8 hour sales that are about to expire, Coastal Scents is offering their 88 palettes for $8.88 today only, and the offer ends at 4PM Eastern (as of the time of this post, you've got less than two hours to go). Thanks to reader CN for that tip!

Ricky's - check out their White Hot Summer Clearance Sale right now, with lots and lots of deeply discounted goodies. Definitely worth a look, and remember that orders $50+ ship free. I think I was able to get all the way to page six before I started seeing things that were out of stock, but hurry because things are going quickly. And the Matisse Elite polish sale is still going on as well.

Clarins (Facebook) - "Like" Clarins on Facebook to access their Mono Eyeshadows for $10 (regularly $20). Thanks to @midgetwarri0r for the scoop on that!

MUA - have you been wanting those MUA Urban Decay Naked palette dupes but didn't want to pay for shipping? Well if so, you're in luck because MUA is running a free international shipping offer and MORE right now. Halifax has all the details over on her blog, but HURRY because the deal ends tomorrow (8/9).

Ahava - Thanks to reader Annette for the heads- up that Ahava is having a private sale with "up to 60% off discontinued items AND select best-sellers". Annette also said that after you enter your email address on the Ahava site, check your inbox. Even though she was already a subscriber, she received a code for $10 off $50 in an email entitled, "Welcome to AHAVA – Open for your gift..".

 Whew! I think that it's...for now!

The Wednesday Question (get-to-know-you edition)

Please feel free to answer any (or all) of the following questions!

1. What region of the US are you from (if you're outside the US, what country are you from)?

2. Do you prefer warm tones, cool tones or neutral tones?

3. Lipstick or lipgloss?

4. Cats or dogs?

5. What's your favorite TV show?

6. Are you in your teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s...?

My answers: 1) The West Coast. 2) Warms and neutrals work best on me. 3) Lipstick. 4) Dogs. (I'm extremely allergic to cats.) 5) Mad Men. 6) I'm in my early 40s.

Haute Look deals!

Haute Look Alert!

• Reader Sydney let us know that RIGHT NOW on Haute Look there are over 40 shades of mini Orly polishes for $2.50 each and also mini Flash Dry Drops and Top2Bottom (also $2.50 each). As of the time of this post, only three shades have sold out, so there's still a very good selection.

• Reader CA let us know that Wednesday (8/8) starting at 8AM Pacific, e.l.f. is going to be on Haute Look. I have no idea what they'll be offering, but the promo photo shows eyeshadow palettes.

• Also, I just noticed that on FRIDAY (8/10) Urban Decay is going to be on Haute Look (starting at 8AM Pacific) and I'm wondering if there will be items not included in the sale that's going on over at the Urban Decay website right now. Hum...

Thanks so much, Sydney and CA, for the heads-up about these deals!

PS: For those new to Haute Look, it's a members-only shopping site so you won't be able to see the deals unless you're a member. Membership is free and it usually takes less than 24 hours to be approved.

What I'm Loving Right Now

It's been a long time since I did a "What I'm Loving Right Now" post, so I thought I'd revisit this feature and tell you what I'm absolutely obsessed with at the moment!

(All links will take you to my original review unless otherwise noted)

Milani Illuminiating Face Powder in Hermosa Rose ($9.49) - I'm addicted to highlighters, and my favorite for months now has been Hermosa Rose. I apply it with a dense kabuki brush, and it gives the tops of my cheeks and the area above my brows the prettiest, most subtle glow. I'm not big on lots of shimmer or sparkle in my highlighters, and this one's just perfect for a soft, natural-looking glow. Plus, it works well with the neutral and earthtone colors I usually wear on the rest of my face and my oily skin loves that it's a powder instead of a cream or liquid highlighter.

Dupe alert!

UPDATE: For my comprehensive list of Urban Decay Naked Palette Dupes, please click here. I am not claiming that this e.l.f. palette is a dupe for the Naked Palette--I'm just showing you that a few colors in each palette are similar. Thanks!

Urban Decay Naked Palette

(retail: $50)

e.l.f. Essential Beauty School Eyeshadow Compact in Neutral  

(retail: $3)

So remember the e.l.f. Essential Beauty School Eyeshadow Compact in Neutral that I reviewed a few days ago? After I posted my review, reader iknowhowtolove2 said she thought that the matte brown shadow in the e.l.f. palette reminded her of Urban Decay Buck. I totally agreed with her comment, so I whipped out my Urban Decay Naked Palette to take a look. Keep reading to see what happened when I compared the two, and what else I discovered...

Benefit Cosmetics sale going on NOW (up to 60% off)

A huge thanks to reader @midgetwarri0r for the heads-up that Benefit is having a big sale right now (through 8/17) with some items up to 60% off retail. Click here to check it out! As with most sales of the nature, I'd act quickly if you want anything, because things will probably start to sell out.

And remember: you get free shipping on orders $50+ and free international shipping on orders $125+.

Thanks so much, @midgetwarri0r, for the heads-up!

Eye candy: Prestige Vanity Flair Palette

Remember a few weeks ago when I posted that the new Vanity Flair Palette from Prestige ships free (no code needed) on the Prestige website? Well that promotion is STILL going on, and this palette is also available  in-store at Rite Aid (click here for pics of the display). I finally found it in my area so I wanted to share a pic with you in case you were thinking about ordering it online:

Prestige Vanity Flair Palette

(retail: $15)

NOTE: there is a clear plastic overlay on top of these shadows, but I don't think it alters the colors too much in the above picture.

As you can see, there are seven shimmers here, one matte and one sparkly shimmer. As mentioned in my previous post, these are all new shades created specifically for this palette. In my original post, reader Gothic Daisy told us about the free shipping offer, so I want to thank her again for that info! Also, she said that Knockout might be a good dupe for NARS California, and now that I've seen Knockout in person, I think it definitely could be!

To order online (with free shipping) click here. I just checked to make sure that the offer is still valid, and it is. All you have to do is put the palette in your cart and when you check out, your shipping will be $0.00.

Free shipping at Zoya now through Friday!

A huge thanks to reader Wenz for letting us know that Zoya just posted the following message on their Facebook page:

Free Shipping at www.zoya.com now through Friday. Use code FS99

Thanks so much, Wenz, for the heads-up! I've been wanting one of their new jellies ever since I first saw Jen's swatches and jelly sandwiches...I think I'm going to pick up the wine-colored shade, Katherine. So pretty for fall!

Review: CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF30

When I spotted the new CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF30 at Rite Aid a few months ago (there's also a PM formula), I was very excited to try it. I purchased this product a few months ago and have been wearing it off and on ever since. I'm finally ready to share my thoughts with you so let's get started!

CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF30

(retail: around $13, 3 oz)

Review: LA Girl Magnetic Nail Polish in Magnetic Field

If 2011 was The Year of the Crackle, then 2012 is definitely The Year of the Magnetic. The first drugstore magnetic polish that popped up in my local drugstores was the collection from Pretty Woman back in January (which was the first magnetic polish I ever owned/reviewed here), followed by the Sally Hansen Magnetics, and then the limited edition Wet n Wild Magnetics and finally these magnetic polishes from LA Girl, which have been available online for a while, but only recently started to pop up in various Rite Aid locations in the past few months.

I was at a "foreign" Rite Aid last week (aka: a Rite Aid outside of my town that I rarely frequent) and I finally spotted the LA Girl display for myself. For some reason it just hasn't been available in the Rite Aids near my home, and by the time I found this display, it was completely wiped out except for one lonely bottle, which is the one I purchased. 

NOTE: these polishes retail for $6 on the LA Girl site and at Cherry Culture (they're actually currently on sale for $5), but if you're lucky enough to find them at Rite Aid, they're only $3.99 there.

 LA Girl Magnetic Polish in Magnetic Field

(Retail: $3.99 at Rite Aid and $6 on the LA Girl website, 0.47 oz)

UPDATE: Urban Decay's "Biggest Sale of the Year" starts TONIGHT (8/5) Midnight PACIFIC!

Big thanks to reader @midgetwarri0r for letting us know that Urban Decay just posted the following message on their Facebook page:

Every once in a while, we put together a little something that will leave you REJOICING! And tonight, is that night… Starting at midnight is UrbanDecay.com's BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR! And to be a tease, our vintage Eyeshadows are going be to included at a special price. Even our discontinued shades!

So if you've been wanting some Urban Decay goodies, tonight might be the night to place an order. 

UPDATE: thanks to reader @chelbeans for correcting me--this sale starts MIDNIGHT PACIFIC TIME!

Thanks again, @midgetwarri0r for the heads-up!

So I created some beauty-related internet memes today...

I'm kind of obsessed with internet memes, so I thought it would be fun to create some that are unique to the beauty community. As is the case with internet memes, you don't ever really know who created each one, so if you share these with anyone (or on your own blog) you of course don't have to credit me (but I did create all of the following memes using memegenerator). Enjoy!

L'Oreal Fall 2012 Project Runway Collection: there's MORE!

Remember on Friday when I gave you a link to the advance pics of the new L'Oreal Project Runway Fall 2012 collection? Well thanks to long-time reader Donna for letting us know that that's NOT ALL there is to this new collection! Nicole over at Beauty Stat has a review of the NAIL STRIPS that are also part of the Project Runway collection. They are so cute I can hardly stand it! (The playing card design is probably going to be a must-have for you rockabilly/pin-up girls out there!)

PS: All of the Project Runaway products are limited edition, so do NOT hesitate to grab what you want when you see it. If you wait, you could miss out. The official release date for this collection is September, but as I mentioned before, we all know that LE collections have a habit of showing in stores a bit earlier than their official release dates. So keep your eyes peeled!

Thanks so much, Donna, for the heads-up!

The Lipstick League – week of 7.30.12

 Lipstick League Question of the Week:

What are some of your favorite underrated beauty products (i.e., products not often mentioned in the beauty blogging community)?

G's answer: Oh gosh, there are so many! Just some of the brands that I don't think get nearly enough love in the blogging community: Mad Gabs, Black Radiance, Ruby Kisses, Andalou Naturals, Badger, Freeman, City Color, JR Watkins, Palladio, Jordana and I could go on and on.

Links of the Week:

we heart this – enter our Le Métier de Beauté Best Friends Giveaway; $500 in products for you and your BFF!

Beauty Junkies Unite – Amber gives you a sneak peek of the Germany Collection for fall from OPI with swatches!

Clumps of Mascara – There are a gajillion beauty subscription boxes out there. Brittany breaks down the latest Glossybox to see if it’s really worth your pennies.

Gouldylox Reviews – Mark my words. Hot rollers are back. Find out why, here.

Lipglossiping – loses herself in a flurry of London fever with Jo Malone’s limited edition hand-sketched gift boxes!

Nouveau Cheap – channels her inner artist with the new Milani Limited Edition Color Play Felt-Tip Liquid Pens for Eyes, Face or Body.

Prime Beauty – is doing a happy dance now that the much sought after Chanel Fleur de Lotus Collection has made it’s way from Asia to the U.S.! This Nordstrom exclusive has a lot to love, but the star of the show is the lovely Fleur de Lotus Joues Contraste Blush!

Phyrra – shares a beautiful Smoky Pink and Teal Tutorial with Urban Decay and Makeup Geek.

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by we heart this – we are constantly in awe of The Polish Perfectionist and her beautiful application. Check out this look she did with a shade called Never Nude (plus, how could we resist a Arrested Development reference?)

What brands/products do you think need more love from the blogging community?

New printable beauty coupons (and awesome ways to use them this week!)

There are a BOATLOAD of ways to save on beauty purchases this week and in addition to the tips I already gave you in this post, I just discovered some other deals that I wanted to share with you ASAP. As with all coupons I post, you've got to print ASAP if you want these because they could be gone in the blink of an eye:

NEW PRINTABLE COUPONS:

NOTE: if you have problems printing Red Plum coupons, click here for troubleshooting.

• $1 off any Maybelline Great Lash Mascara (this coupon is also good toward the new LE colored mascaras!)

• $1 off any Color Sensational, Shine Sensational Lipcolor, Lip gloss, Lip liner, or ANY Maybelline Lip product

• $0.50 off any Sally Hansen nail color

WAYS TO USE THESE COUPONS THIS WEEK: