Spotted: Pacifica products...at Target!

What?!?! Yep, your eyes are not decieving you. Reader Allison spotted a beautiful display of Pacifica products at Target recently and was nice enough to share a pic:

(click to super-size)

image credit: Allison for Nouveau Cheap

Pacifica, now at Target

As you can see, there's a nice assortment of products in this display.

Allison writes:

 I've recently found Pacifica products at my local Target! Now that they are becoming unavailable at most Sephora locations and Sephora.com, this is great news! Products seem a bit cheaper, too. For instance, the tinted lip balms are $6.99, the Radiant Shimmer Coconut Multiple (cream face palette) is $11.99 at Target ($14 on pacificaperfume.com), and the Eye Brightening Eye Shadow Palette is also $11.99 at Target ($14 on Pacifica's site). My Target is stocking the coconut water cleaning wipes (AMAZING!!! These are fantastic!), body butter, lip balm, face palette, eye palette, roll-on fragrance, and the Take Me There gift set.

 Allison also shared a bit more about the Pacifica Coconut Water Cleansing Wipes:

I immediately grabbed the Coconut Water Cleansing Cloths and I am obsessed!!! They are a must-try! I have sensitive, acne-prone skin and these are extremely gentle, smell AMAZING, and take off all makeup. They're also all natural, biodegradable, etc.

If I weren't already in my PJs I'd be grabbing the keys and heading to Target right this moment for a back-up tube of  Tuscan Blood Orange Body Cream and those cleansing wipes...

Thanks so much, Allison, for the fantastic information, sighting and pic!

Review: Flower by Drew Barrymore Color Play Créme Eyeshadows in Awesome Blossom and Flirty Floret

It's time to end the suspense. Last week I posted this picture of my eye, telling you that I was loving the shadow I was wearing (but I didn't reveal the shadow itself). 

Time for the big reveal: it was Flower Color Play Créme Eyeshadow in Awesome Blossom! Congrats to everyone who guessed correctly in the comments/Twitter/Facebook. You guys are gooood.

I purchased two shades from this collection online a few weeks ago (Flower is exclusive to Walmart and, as of the time of this post, only partial displays have been spotted in stores, but the entire line is available online). 

I've been wearing these bad boys non-stop since I got them. So let's get down to it, shall we? I have a LOT to say about these, so sit back, get comfy, grab a cup of coffee or tea and get ready....

Flower by Drew Barrymore Color Play Créme Eyeshadows

(retail: $7.98, 0.12 oz)

Keep reading for my full review...

The Return of Tarina Tarantino Beauty (and a special offer for Nouveau Cheap readers)

Exciting new for Tarina Tarantino Beauty fans! After ending their partnership with Sephora, I know that some fans were afraid that this might be the end of the beauty brand. I'm pleased to let you know that Tarina Tarantino beauty products are not gone--they will be available directly from tarinatarantino.com beginning February 7th.

To commemorate this event, Tarina Tarantino has offered a discount code for Nouveau Cheap readers. Beginning February 7th until further notice, enter code TTLOVESYOU at checkout for 20% off your order. This code can be used once per customer.

Keep reading for some affordable suggestions, as well as a message from Tarina Tarantino...

European Union Ban on Animal Testing Begins in March

 

This just in:

(From Happi.com)

EU Animal Testing Ban Goes in Effect in March 

 A ban blocking the import and sale of animal-tested cosmetics products and ingredients in the European Union is expected to go into effect on March 11, according to a letter written by EU health commissioner Tonio Borg to animal-testing campaigners. 

The ban, which many beauty companies had expected to be delayed or scrapped, will demand that anyone who wishes to sell new cosmetics products and ingredients in the EU must not test them on animals anywhere in the world. The ruling affects all cosmetics products, including toiletries like toothpaste and soap.

I'm wondering if this will mean that the European Union will have fewer options when it comes to beauty products, or if global brands are making the switch to cruelty-free in order to keep their business in the EU? Thoughts?

Sneek Peek at Hard Candy Spring 2013

A huge thanks to my pal Halifax at Sparkled Beauty for this one. Halifax shared a link to this Instagram pic from a blogger who attended a recent Hard Candy press event. You can see that there are NEW polishes with a new bottle style (they kind of remind me of Maybelline Color Show), and what looks to be some Fox In A Box-ish blushes.

I'm sad to see the iconic Hard Candy rings go away, but excited to see what new colors they have in store for us!

PS: To see my previous post about the older Hard Candy products that are being discontinued, click here. For info about the new Hard Candy CC Creme for Spring 2013, click here.

Thanks so much for the heads-up, Halifax!

Beauty clearance sales (and a haul pic!)

I want to thank so many of you for the heads-up this week about clearance sales you've been spotting. Since many of you have been spotting these deals, I think it's safe to say that, unlike certain clearance sales spotted "in the wild" these sales seem to be a bit more widespread.

So when you're out and about this week, keep these in mind:

Sally Beauty -- reader HeatherS said that Orly is changing their packaging so the old bottles are all BOGOFREE right now. I haven't been to Sally yet this week so I don't know if this is nationwide), but HeatherS said both Sally stores in her town were running this sale.

Target -- several readers have spotted cosmetics on clearance from brands like Milani, Pixi, Maybelline, Revlon, Sally Hansen, Sonia Kashuk, etc. Update: right after I published this post, my pal Jess of Polish Insomniac tweeted me this pic of a crazy hair color deal she spotted at Target. Thanks, Jess!

Rite Aid -- various older LE products on clearance, as well as products from older "new product" counter displays. Note: when Rite Aid and other drugstores take down "new product" displays, they often put those products on clearance, even though they're new, permanent additions to the core line of the brand. If the permanent wall display hasn't been reset yet for the new products, they sometimes put the products on clearance until there's room for them in the wall displays. 

Ulta -- lots and lots of nail polish on clearance (up to 80% off) reported by multiple readers.

Kmart -- lots of makeup from a variety of brands has been spotted on clearance by several readers, including the Kardashian Khroma line, which has been spotted on 75% clearance by multiple readers.

Walmart: -- lots of beauty products spotted on clearance right now by multiple readers. Reader Amanda said she spotted the Palmer's BB Cream for $7.

That's all I know so far--thanks to YOU! If you've spotted other clearance sales at retailers not mentioned above, please leave a comment and fill us in (and thank you!).

Keep reading to see my Rite Aid clearance haul pic...

Review: Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Sticks in Berry Bright and Soft Raspberry

These new jumbo lip pencils from Neutrogena have been getting lots and lots of raves across the internet, and if you think this review is just going to add to the chorus, you're right! No suspense here, my lovelies. These lip colors are fan-freaking-tastic. I purchased two shades a few weeks ago at Rite Aid, and I'm beyond pleased with both. Take a look:

Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Sticks in Berry Bright and Soft Raspberry

(retail: around $8.99 each, 0.11 oz)

From the Ulta website:

Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Sticks instantly moisturize lips, while continuously conditioning them so they are softer and smoother in just 3 days with nothing on them. Made with fruit extracts along with mango and shea butter, the balm-like formula glides on easily, providing a sheer wash of moisturizing color that lasts for hours. In addition, the twist up package allows for perfect application each time with no sharpener needed.

Twist-up color; no sharpener needed

Lips feel moisturized for hours; Dermatologist tested

Ingredients: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polybutene, Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Lanolin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Ozokerite Cetyl Lactate, Myristyl Myristate, Polyethylene, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Silica, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Flavor, Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Silica Silylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tribehenin, Maltodextrin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactic Acid, Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide. May Contain: Mica, Synthetic Wax, Titanium Dioxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Iron Oxides, Red 7 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Red 6, Red 33 Lake, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Blue 1 Lake, Tin Oxide, Yellow 6 Lake, Carmine.

Keep reading for my full review...

Spring 2013 product launches from Essence

A huge thanks to reader icrimsonlipzi for letting me know that Chic Profile has posted all of the new Spring 2013 product launches from Essence, as well the Spring 2013 Limited Edition New In Town Collection!  

The international launch date for all of these products is February 2013 at Ulta (since Essence is a German brand, the "international launch date" is the date when those outside of Germany will see these products), so we only have to hold tight for a little while longer.

Here's just a sampling for what you can expect to see next month!

(all images and information courtesy of Chic Profile)

Colour & Go Nail Polish  New colours! From orange to dark purple to two new blue and green shades – things are about to get colourful this spring with seven new colour & go nail polishes. The brilliant gel-shine finish guarantees an extremely glossy look and thanks to the extremely fast drying time, you’ll have perfect nails in a flash. The patented quick & easy brush is particularly flat to make application even easier. Without damaging ingredients such as formaldehyde, toluene and softening phthalates. The 8ml bottle has a cool essence design – with the usual colour-coded cap in the corresponding nail polish colour. Available in seven new and a total of 44 trendy shades.

NEW SHADES: Flashy pumpkin, That’s what I mint, Miss Universe, Prom-Berry, Upper green side, We rock the green, Hello Marshmallow!

Nude Glam  Do it nude: the new nude glam nail polishes dazzle with a gel-shine finish as well as a quick-drying and long-lasting innovative formula. The two new soft nude shades are slightly transparent if you apply just one layer and offer more coverage with a second layer. Either way, perfect nail polish results are guaranteed! For an individual nude look that’s always glamorous and up-to-date.

SHADES: 07 Mit claim, 08 Peach & Cream

Keep reading to see what else Essence has in store for us next month...

New Vo5 Salon Series haircare collection

I did a few posts about this new line from Vo5 when I first heard about it, but today I'd like to give you the official details. I know that some of you have spotted these products in stores already, but for the rest of us, February is the official launch date.

All products in the Vo5 Salon Series line retail for $2.49 each. Read on for more details:

NEW SALON SERIES LINE FROM ALBERTO VO5® TAPS 5 ESSENTIAL VITAMINS AND 11 NATURAL REVITALIZING OILS FOR SALON BEAUTIFUL HAIR, FROM ROOTS TO ENDS 

All-new line of shampoos, conditioners and treatments deliver salon-quality results and legendary VO5 value

Stamford, CT – Alberto VO5®, the legendary hair care brand that revealed its longtime, 5-vitamin secret for beautiful, healthy hair earlier this year, is making history once again with Salon Series: an all-new line of shampoos, conditioners, styling and treatment products that create remarkable, salon-quality results, by tapping the power of 11 revitalizing oils that naturally hydrate, nourish and restore hair’s body and shine.

Uniquely formulated from 100 percent natural oils, derived from honey, papaya, kiwi, marigold, sweet almond and more, Salon Series products penetrate hair from roots-to-ends to create superior results, working in tandem with VO5’s proprietary, five-vitamin formula (vitamins E, H, C, B3 and B5).  And with a suggested retail price of $2.49, never have salon-caliber results been so within reach.

VO5 Salon Series also brings welcome simplicity to the hair care aisle. Rather than a dizzying array of products, the line consists of four varieties of shampoos and conditioners that address nearly all hair care needs.  Rounding out the VO5 Salon Series line are three moisturizing treatments that rival the performance of much more expensive salon brand products, and four styling products, including hairsprays, mousse and gel.          

“Our goal in developing VO5 Salon Series was to make salon-beautiful hair affordable for everyone.  Inspired by our own heritage in Hot Oil, we saw an opportunity to leverage the many benefits of five essentials vitamins and natural oils, and expand into a full, salon-quality line of shampoos, conditioners and hair treatments,” said Nina Riley, VP Marketing at High Ridge Brands, owner of Alberto VO5.   

The Alberto VO5 Salon Series product line includes:

Keep reading for details about each product in this line...

The Wednesday Question

What is the most you will pay for a drugstore foundation?

I will not pay more than $10 for a drugstore foundation. If the price is above $10, I will wait for a sale and/or coupons before making a purchase.

Sally Hansen Blackberry Honey vs. Clinique Black Honey

Yesterday I posted info about the new Sally Hansen jumbo lip pencils called Colorfast Tint + Moisture Balms. In that post, I wondered aloud if the shade Blackberry Honey might be similar to the iconic Clinique shade, Black Honey. Well, wonder no longer: reader Peaisms not only purchased Blackberry Honey, but she was nice enough to share a swatch comparison of it next to Black Honey!

image credit: Peaisms for Nouveau Cheap

Sally Hansen Colorfast Tint + Moisture Balm in Blackberry Honey

vs.

Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

Not a dupe, but they're in the same color family. As Peaisms indicated, Blackberry Honey is a deeper, plummier shade. But if you have always thought that Black Honey was a tad too light for you, Blackberry Honey might just the ticket.

Peaisms said that the Sally Hansen Colorfast Moisture + Tint Balms retail for $5.79 at her CVS.  She said they  have "only the faintest almost vanilla-y scent" and that they are "very sheer and feel more like a light lip balm."

Do you think Blackberry Honey might be a good shade for you? Have you spotted these new Sally Hansen jumbo lip pencils in your area yet? Thoughts?

Thanks so much, Peaisms, for the great comparison swatches and info!

New for 2013: New and improved Suave Naturals and Skin Solutions Body Lotions

Attention Suave lotion fans! Do you want improved formulations and/or longer lasting fragrance in your favorite body lotions from Suave? Check out the changes to the Suave Skin Solutions and Naturals lines, below.

In January 2013, Suave® is reinventing its body lotions from the inside out with improved formulations and sleek packaging. Suave® Skin Solutions Body Lotions are dermatologist tested and provide silky 24-hour moisturization with a new richer formula1.

Additionally, Suave Naturals® Body Lotions will feature a new look, with improved long lasting fragrance and the same great moisturization as before.

Now it is easy to have beautiful skin with Suave® Body Lotions. Suave® Body Lotions have a unique, silky smooth formula that glides on easily and absorbs quickly for skin that is soft, smooth and delightfully fragrant! Suave® products offer great quality beauty solutions for the entire family to help you look good, smell good and feel good every day.

SKIN SOLUTIONS FOR SILKY MOISTURIZATION

 

NEW LOOK! Suave® Skin Solutions Advanced Therapy Body Lotion   

Indulge in Suave® Skin Solutions Advanced Therapy Body Lotion with rich hydrators that moisturize the skin’s surface to make your skin smooth, soft and more beautiful.

This dermatologist tested formula is enhanced with essential vitamins and glycerin to heal and relieve severely dry skin- even on tough areas like elbows and knees

Rich hydrating ingredients rescue skin from dryness by increasing hydration levels by 100 percent

Clinically proven moisturization that lasts up to 24 hours

Dermatologist tested for beautiful skin

$0.99-1.29
(3 oz.)

$2.29
(10 oz.)

$2.95-3.39
(18 oz.)

$3.99-4.99
(32 oz.)

Keep reading to see the rest of the new and improved body lotions from Suave...

Spotted: New Organix Moroccan Argan Créme Sheer Opulence Masque & Sheer Hydration Leave-In Mist

For those who may have missed my original post, Organix has released three new lines: Moroccan Argan Créme (not to be confused with the original Moroccan Argan Oil line), Biotin & Collagen and Citrus Mint (click here for pics).

Longtime photo contributor Jess spotted two new styling/treatment products in the new Moroccan Argan Oil Créme line at Ulta and was nice enough to share:

image credit: Jess for Nouveau Cheap
New Organix Moroccan Argan Créme Sheer Opulence Masque

New Organix Moroccan Argan Créme Sheer Hydration Leave-In Mist

Have you spotted either of these new products in your area yet? Thoughts?

Thanks so much for the great sighting and pic, Jess!

Spotted at Ulta: EcoTools Six Piece Day-to-Night Clutch Set

Remember a few weeks ago when I posted about all the new brushes that EcoTools just released? Well longtime photo contributor Jess spotted the Day-to-Night set kit at her local Ulta, so I wanted to make sure you knew that it had landed (since I know a lot of you were interested in this one):

image credit: Jess for Nouveau Cheap

New EcoTools Six Piece Day-to-Night Clutch Set

(retail: $16.99)

From the EcoTools website:

Create a transformational look that lasts from day to night with these five essential brushes, each designed to provide custom coverage. Whether you are touching up unevenness throughout the day or amping up your pout for night, these brushes will provide you with the best results to accomplish your transformational look. Store all of your brushes in this sleek & versatile clutch that goes from day travel to glamorous night.
Set includes:

• Pointed Concealer Brush
• Round Powder Brush
• Detailed Lip Liner Brush
• Stay-There Shadow Brush
• Smudge Brush
• Zippered Clutch

Have you spotted this (or any of the new EcoTools products) at your local Ulta yet? Don't forget that there's a 20% off coupon on the Ulta website that you can use to purchase this in-store or online (expires 2/2/13). As of the time of this post, it looks like the Day-to-Night set and the Touch-Up set are the only new products currently on the Ulta website.

Thanks so much for the great sighting and pic, Jess!

Spotted: New Suave Naturals Rainforest Fresh Shampoo and Conditioner

New Suave scent alert! At the grocery store the other day, I spotted the new Rainforest Fresh shampoo and conditioner. Take peek:

 New Suave Naturals Rainforest Fresh Shampoo & Conditioner

(retail: around $2.50 each)

"infused with aloe and bamboo extract"

I did some digging and noticed that this scent is now available on the usual websites (drugstore.com, amazon, soap.com) but I don't believe it's up on the Suave website just yet.

If you haven't spotted this yet, let me try my best to explain the fragrance to you. At first I thought it might be similar to Waterfall Mist, but it's not--at all. Waterfall Mist has that distinctive clean, watery fragrance to it, whereas Rainforest Fresh is sweeter, more botanical. It smells very green and lush, with a nice aloe note to it. Definitely unique for Suave and I think it's nice new addition to the lineup as far as fragrance goes (I haven't yet tried it on my hair).

Have you spotted Rainforest Fresh in your area yet? Thoughts?

Spotted: New Salon Grafix Chroma-Logica High Gloss Hair Spray

Believe it or not, my local grocery stores often get new haircare products before the drugstores do. When I was grocery shopping the other day, I spotted this brand new product from Salon Grafix:

 New Salon Grafix Chroma-Logica High Gloss Hair Spray

(retail: $6.99) 

Notice the "Try Me Free" rebate tag on the bottle.

I did some research and found a post about this product on the Salon Grafix Facebook page (posted just yesterday).

From the Salon Grafix Facebook page:

NEW PRODUCT ALERT! Introducing Salon Grafix Chroma Logica High Gloss Hair Spray. This amazing new light-reflecting, firm, but flexible hold hair spray preserves color, strengthens hair and adds incredible shine. Available now (or coming soon!) at CVS, Duane Reade, Fred Meyer, Hannaford/Sweet Bay, Harmon, Kmart, Kroger, Ralphs, Rite Aid, and Walgreens.

Have you spotted this new product in your area yet? Thoughts?

Just in: pics and swatches of the fourth new Revlon Lip Butter: Wild Watermelon

Two lovely readers just submitted some great pics and swatches of the fourth new Revlon Lip Butter shade (that we know of) called Wild Watermelon. I previously referred to this shade as Fresh Watermelon, which was incorrect. The shade name is definitely Wild Watermelon, and you can see the pics here (I added them to the original swatch post from yesterday).

(I think I kind of need this one in my life. Let me know what you think!)

New Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer & Instant Radiance Shimmer Touch

Exciting news for Rimmel fans! A huge thanks to reader Chantel for the heads-up that Rimmel has two new face products on their website and one in particular has really grabbed my attention. Take a peek:

image source: rimmellondon.com

New Rimmel Wake Me Up Instant Touch Radiance Shimmer Touch in Shimmering Sand and Radiant Rose

From the Rimmel website:

It's time to make you glow!

Lightweight, ultra blendable mousse formula

Gives an instant touch of radiance and illuminates the skin

Wakes up skin with a healthy looking glow and a long lasting flush of colour

2 available shades

Keep reading to see the new product from Rimmel that's going to be a must-try for me...

 

New Sally Hansen Colorfast Tint + Moisture Balms

More new lip products from Sally Hansen! A huge thanks to reader peaisms for the heads-up that these new jumbo lip colors are now popping up at CVS, and they've also on the Sally Hansen website. Take a peek:

(all images courtesy sallyhansen.com)

 New Sally Hansen Colorfast Tint + Moisture Balm in Get Mauve'n

From the Sally Hansen website:

Colorfast Tint + Moisture Balm

One stroke for color + instant hydration!

A nourishing lip balm with a hint of tint and boost of moisturizing shine. The lightweight formula smoothes and hydrates lips, for 30% more moisturized lips, instantly! The results? Visibly healthier lips that feel rejuvenated and renewed. Available in 10 natural shades.

Ingredients: HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, SQUALANE, BIS-BEHENYL/ISOSTEARYL/PHYTOSTERYL DIMER DILINOLEYL DIMER DILINOLEATE, POLYETHYLENE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TRIISOSTEARIN, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA/MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX/CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE, TRIMETHYLLOLPROPANE TRIETHYLHEXANOATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE, POLYAMIDE-3, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, ETHYL VANILLIN, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, PROPYLPARABEN, TIN OXIDE, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHEROL, [May Contain/Peut Contenir/+/-:MICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), D&C RED NO. 28 ALUMINUM LAKE (CI 45410), D&C RED NO. 7 CALCIUM LAKE (CI 15850), FD&C BLUE NO. 1 ALUMINUM LAKE (CI 42090), MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742), CARMINE (CI 75470), FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 ALUMINUM LAKE (CI 19140)].

Keep reading to see the other nine shades in this collection...

UPDATE: Pics and swatches of the four new Revlon Lip Butters

UPDATE: Just added! Pics and swatches of the new shade Wild Watermelon!

I feel like I've written a novel about these new Revlon Lip Butter shades already, and I haven't even seen them in person! 

Reader Sophia found three of the new shades in the permanent Revlon Lip Butter display at Ulta (just like reader Emilee did when she found hers), and Sophia confirmed that they did not have assigned slots yet, so they were just randomly placed in the display.

Sophia was nice enough to share some pics of the new shades she purchased. Take a peek:

image credit: Sophia for Nouveau Cheap

Juicy Papaya, Sorbet, Pink Lemonade

(the sunlight washed out the label for Pink Lemonade)

Keep reading for more pics and swatches...

New Sally Hansen Lip Care Products

A huge thanks to my pal Emi of Project Swatch for this one! Emi spotted new Sally Hansen lip care products at her local CVS the other day, and she let me know that they're also on the Sally Hansen website. Take a peek:

 

image source: sallyhansen.com
Sally Hansen Invisible Lip Liner

(click here for more info)

  

image source: sallyhansen.com
 Sally Hansen Full & Radiant Lip Balm

(click here for more info)

Keep reading for more new lip products from Sally Hansen...

The Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales (1/27 - 2/2)

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

New L'Oreal Age Perfect BB Cream SPF20

I can't believe I haven't posted about this one! In case you have yet to see this product in stores, here's the newest BB Cream from L'Oreal:

image source: drugstore.com

New L'Oreal Age Perfect BB Cream SPF20 in Light/Medium

(retail: $16.99, 2.5 oz)

Looking on the L'Oreal website, it appears that this only comes in one color: Light/Medium. It's listed at drugstore.com as temporarily out of stock, but it will ship on 1-2 weeks.

From the drugstore.com website:

BB Cream is an All-in-One Beautifying Cream

• Nourishes
• Redensifies
• Evens
• Perfects
• Boosts Radiance
• Non-greasy, lightweight
• Dermatologist tested

Combines advanced anti-aging skincare benefits with sheer coverage to bring back healthy radiance to mature skin.  Advanced Skin-Matching Tone Enhancers transform upon touch to illuminate skin with a healthy glow.  In one luxurious step, sheer color + anti-aging benefits boost radiance and skin's resilience.  Age Perfect BB Cream, with Vitamin C and Soy Seed Protein, diminishes the appearance of age spots and helps tone and strengthen skin.

Broad Spectrum SPF 20 helps protect against future damage if used as directed.

Made in USA

Active Ingredients: Avobenzone (3%, Sunscreen), Octisalate (5%, Sunscreen), Octocrylene (7%, Sunscreen)

Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Myristyl Myristate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Mineral Oil, PEG 100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Poly C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate, Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Benzyl Alcohol, Boron Nitride, Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Citronellol, Coumarin, Disodium EDTA, Eugenol, Fragrance, Geraniol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydroxyapatite, Iron Oxides, Limonene, Linalool, Mica, Microcrystalline Wax, Paraffin, Pentasodium, Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide, Triethanolamine, Triethyl Citrate, Xanthan Gum

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this might the first US drugstore BB Cream specifically geared toward mature skin (the Youth Code BB cream doesn't really make anti-aging claims). I really hope that they eventually release some additional shades because even if this is self-adjusting, Light/Medium doesn't cut it for many of us. Thoughts?

Killer deal on L'Oreal Advanced Haircare (and free samples!)

The following hot deal is for Rite Aid this week, however there is also a good opportunity for everyone, even if you don't live near a Rite Aid. Right now on the L'Oreal website, you can sign up for free samples of their new Advanced Haircare Collection. Click here for more info.

I'll be mentioning this in my Weekly Drugstore Sale post (which I'm working on as we speak) but this one's so good I had to stop what I was doing and write a separate post about it. As with all killer deals, coupons can be taken down at any moment, so if you want this one, jump on it NOW.

The Rite Aid Video Values coupons for February are now up, and there are some AWESOME beauty  coupons this month for L'Oreal, Revlon, Neutrogena and more (click here to view the entire list). One in particular that I want to be sure you know about is for a L'Oreal Advanced Haircare Treatment:

Right now on the Save.com website, there's a printable coupon for $2 off any L'Oreal Advanced Haircare Treatment.

And on the Rite Aid Video Values site, there is a printable coupon for $2 off a L'Oreal Advanced Haircare Treatment (you'll need to register and watch a brief video before you can access the coupon, of course).

You can STACK these two coupons and receive a whopping $4 off one L'Oreal Advanced Haircare Treatment! (I believe the treatments regularly retail for $5.99 each at Rite Aid but don't quote me on that).

NOTE: Rite Aid Video Values coupons sometimes say "manufacturer coupon" on them, but the important thing to note is that the number above the barcode starts with an "RC 49" (manufacturer's coupons start with "5"). So to be safe, just make sure that your Video Values coupons begin with the "RC 49" and if so, you're absolutely good to go for stacking with a manufacturer's coupon!

PS: There are lots of other great coupons on Save.com right now, which you can of course use anywhere (not just Rite Aid). $1 off L'Oreal nail color, $1 off Colour Caresse, etc. Click here to grab them before they're gone!

Spotted: New Physicians Formula Endless Color Custom Nail Trios

I feel like I've been talking about these new polish trios from Physicians Formula for forever now, so I'm delighted to tell you that they've finally been spotted in stores! Reader Kamille spotted the display at her local Meijer (regional chain) and was kind enough to share:

image credit: Kamille for Nouveau Cheap

New Physicians Formula Endless Color Custom Nail Trios

(retail: $10.95 each, 0.45 oz total)

According to the Physicians Formula website, there are eight trios in this collection (not pictured above is the gray trio named Three Shades of Grey).

Keep reading for more pics and info...

Update regarding Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait

A lot can change overnight! After my frenzy of posts last night about the new shades of Revlon Lip Butters currently being spotted "in the wild," I received some extremely helpful comments and I want to set the record straight about the current Lip Butter shade Peach Parfait.

After comparing what's currently on the Ulta website (the original shades and new shades) and seeing that the original shade, Peach Parfait, is not on the Ulta website, I said that it MIGHT be discontinued, with a new shade in its placed called Pink Parfait. 

What led me to believe that this MIGHT be the case is that, in the frenzy of what was happening last night, I thought that some readers said they actually spotted Pink Parfait in person (going back over the tweets/emails/Facebook messages this morning, this turned out to NOT be the case). Also, if you'll recall, Peach Parfait was one of the shades that was on clearance at some CVS locations during the last Beauty Clearance Sale (yes, I realize that not all CVS locations had Lip Butters on clearance--but Peach Parfait was on clearance at some locations). 

I agree that the names Peach Parfait and Pink Parfait are quite similar, and it crossed my mind that maybe Ulta just had a typo on their site all these months and that Pink Parfait was actually supposed to  be Peach Parfait all along. But that seemed a bit strange to me and, coupled with the information above, I felt fairly confident that Pink Parfait was a new shade. 

BUT, then I received a comment from reader schwabj, who informed me that she noticed the shade Pink Parfait on the Ulta site about six months ago. And if you look at the image of Pink Parfait, it does look similar to Peach Parfait--I'm looking at my tube of Peach Parfait in person and they do look alike.

Therefore, I'm going to go ahead and say that, as of now, I don't believe that a new shade called Pink Parfait exists. I believe that the shade on the Ulta website is in fact Peach Parfait, and that Peach Parfait is NOT going to be discontinued.  To further support this, many of you have said that Peach Parfait is still very much on the Revlon website (usually when a shade is discontinued, brands are pretty quick to remove the shade from their website). 

I could very well be wrong, but this is what I believe to be true as of the time of this post.

Part of the danger in trying to bring you the latest news in the world of drugstore beauty is that sometimes I'm processing a lot of information at once, and none of it is official (directly from the brand itself). If I receive numurous tips and info at the same time (as was the case with the new Lip Butter shades last night), it can be a challenge to sort through information and bring you a summary of the info I've received. I try very hard to be 101% accurate with everything I post here, but I do make honest mistakes that I try to correct as soon as I'm made aware of them. Thanks for your understanding, and thanks so much to all of you for willingness to offer your insights, information and opinions here. I could never in a million years do this without you and I'm forever grateful.

The Lipstick League – week of 1.21.12

If you’re in So. California, join Lipstick League members we heart this on February 10th at Beauty for The Beasts; an event they’re co-hosting at Cristophe’s Salon that benefits animal rescue. Book a service (like a $40 blow-out) or just come for the gift bag - they’re worth $200! It’s going to be a good time for a great cause. 

Lipstick League Question of the Week

What is your favorite face cleanser - foaming, creamy, soap, whatever - and why? 

G's answer: Ever since I reviewed it back in July, I keep going back to Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser, which is a foaming formula. It truly is gentle on my skin, it removes all of my makeup, I love the smell, and it's a great value to boot (the bottle is huge!).

Links of the Week

Clumps of Mascara - hasn’t been on the MAC Cosmetics bandwagon in a while and this mascara didn’t help her regain her love for the brand either.

EauMG - It’s happy hour! Pull a stool up to the bar and read this perfume review of Vince Camuto for Women.  

Lipglossiping - continues exploring the brighter side of lipstick with the latest in her red lip series featuring a beautiful cherry red from Clarins.  

Gouldylox Reviews - Pictures don't lie! You won't believe the before and after this mascara gave me. And it's under $10!  

Nouveau Cheap - The new Nivea Lip Butters have finally landed in the US! Warning: you may be tempted to eat these with a spoon (but please don’t).  

Pink Sith - Has a review of the taupest taupe taupe that ever tauped taupe or as normal people call it, Sephora Collection Outrageous Prisma Chrome Metallic Eyeshadow in Taupe #6. 

Prime Beauty - found a drugstore BB cream worthy of praise in Lumene's Vitamin C+ Illuminating Anti-Age BB Cream!  

Phyrra - Are you a Good Witch or a Bad Witch? Phyrra decides to be Good with the Urban Decay Disney Oz, the Great and Powerful, Glinda Palette.  

Vampy Varnish - Urban Decay’s new Oz The Great and Powerful Collection is fabulous. Check out lots of photos and swatches of The Glinda Palette and The Theodora Palette!  

we heart this - We’re co-hosting Beauty for The Beasts at Cristophe’s on Feb. 10, beauty to benefit animal rescue. Salon services, champagne, gift bags - we’ll see you there!  

Beauty Junkies Unite - See why Amber absolutely loves MAC Party Parrot Lipstick, you won't want to miss this hot hue!  

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Clumps of Mascara - Fellow beauty girl and mommy friend of mine is loving those Maybelline Vivids lipsticks as much as I am. Ishah Beauty has be wanting to haul that vibrant orange lipstick.

MORE new Revlon Lip Butter shades!

 UPDATED 1/27/13:

If you missed my post earlier about the new Revlon Lip Butter shade, Juicy Papaya, you can click here to see it.  After I published that post, I heard from some lovely readers who gave me even more information and I'm delighted to tell you that there ARE, in fact, additional new shades!

First up, thanks to reader Madrina for letting me know that Ulta has a new shade available on their website (not Juicy Papaya, but another new shade). I did some research and here's what I found.

The following shades are all of the original Revlon Lip Butter shades. 

Pink Truffle

Sugar Frosting

Raspberry Pie

Tutti Frutti

Brown Sugar

Peach Parfait (incorrectly listed as "Pink Parfait")

Fig Jam

Candy Apple

Red Velvet

Cotton Candy

Berry Smoothie

Cupcake

Gumdrop

Creamsicle

Cherry Tart

Lollipop

Strawberry Shortcake

Sugar Plum

Sweet Tart

Creme Brulee

ALSO LISTED ON THE ULTA WEBSITE (NEW):

 image source: Ulta.com
Sorbet

ALSO NEW AND CONFIRMED:

Juicy Papaya (click here for a pic)

ALSO NEW -- SPOTTED BY READERS:

Wild Watermelon

Pink Lemonade

Reader Madrina said that she heard about the new shade Pink Lemonade on Makeup Alley. Reader Jeanine said she spotted the new shade Wild Watermelon at Ulta and said that it's a "vivid red-pink." 

So for anyone who's counting, we've got FOUR new shades (so far):

Juicy Papaya

Sorbet

Wild Watermelon

Pink Lemonade 

UPDATE: CLICK HERE FOR SWATCHES OF ALL FOUR NEW SHADES!

Thanks SO much to readers Emilee, Madrina and Jeanine for the great information.

NOTE: at one point last night, I was under the impression that the shade Peach Parfait might be discontinued, but I no longer believe that to  be true.

New Revlon Lip Butter shades!

So the other day on Facebook, reader Emilee was nice enough to tell me that, when she was at Ulta recently, she noticed a NEW shade of Lip Butter called 027 Juicy Papaya in the permanent Revlon display. After I stopped hyperventilating, I asked her for more details and she told me that she purchased this new shade. She was also nice enough, at my request, to snap a few pics of the tube for us:

image credit: Emilee for Nouveau Cheap

New Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in 027 Juicy Papaya 

Keep reading for more pics and info...

Review: New Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Moisture Lock Shampoo & Conditioner

Remember last year when I first posted about Vidal Sassoon making a return to drugstores? I know that a lot of us were also hoping for a return of the iconic brown bottles and almond-scented products. Well, I'm sad to report that neither one of those elements made a comeback, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to get excited about. I've been using both the new Moisture Lock Shampoo and Conditioner for several weeks now, which I purchased at Rite Aid the minute I spotted them. Let's see how they've been working for me.

 New Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Moisture Lock Shampoo & Conditioner

(retail: $4.99 each, 25.3 oz)

The new Vidal Sassoon Pro Series features a collection of shampoos, conditioners, styling products and hair color. To view the entire range, click here.

Vidal Sassoon is owned by P&G and when I discovered that (by reading the bottle), I was curious if these products were going to be more in line with Aussie, Herbal Essences and Pantene (also owned by P&G) or perhaps more like Wella and Clairol Professional (also owned by P&G). I'll let you know my opinion on that in a moment!

Keep reading for my full review...

Impala Nail Polish launches in the US!

This is quite exciting news! The extremely popular Brazilian nail color brand, Impala, is now available in the US, both online and in select retail locations. This line includes holos, glitters, mattes and more, at just $4.99 a bottle!

Impala has recently launched in the US, bring with it some Brazilian flavor! And the best part? Only $4.99 a bottle!

Impala has a broad range of quick-drying polishes in almost every color imaginable, with effects from glitter to 3D holographic to matte! The polishes are also 3-free and many of them are hypoallergenic. They're available on the Mundial website, as well as select stores in the US.

The parent company of Impala is Mundial and here is some info from their website:

Mundial Personal Care is the retail branch of the world’s largest manufacturer of nail care implements: Mundial S.A.

After 116 years of continued growth and innovation, we are proud to bring our brands Mundial and Impala to the United States of America.

Our cuticle nippers are worldwide recognized for its quality and durability. Tradition is also found in our scissors (hair and nails), tweezers and nail nippers.

Our nail polish brand, Impala, offers our renowned quality and colors that are making the fashion.

I'm awaiting details about exactly which retail locations will be carrying this brand, and I'll let you know as soon as I get that info. In the meantime, the Impala website does accept Pay Pal, which I think should make some of you happy!

Which polish am I the most excited to try? That would be this lovely shade:

Impala Na Mira 3D Nail Color

Click here to see swatches of this one.

I'm also kind of loving the orange jelly-creme, Saia Justa (click here for swatches), and a few others. How cute are these bottles?

So, are you excited to hear that this Brazilian nail polish brand is going to be a whole lot easier for us in the US to purchase? Do you already own any Impala nail polishes? I'd love to hear from you!

New Pantene Truly Natural and Truly Relaxed Collections

I spotted one of the new Pantene Truly Natural products at my local Rite Aid the other day, and I also noticed that both the new Truly Natural and Truly Relaxed collections are now up on the Pantene website. There are some products that look quite promising in these new lines, including a new co-wash conditioner, argan oil serum and more. Take a peek:

image source: Pantene website

Here is the product I spotted at Rite Aid the other day:

 New Pantene Truly Natural Clarifying Shampoo

Keep reading for more information about this and all of the other products in these new collections...

Spotted: new skincare and haircare products from L'Oreal, Neutrogena and Pantene

I've got some new product sightings for you today, so let's jump right in!

Remember the sightings post I did a couple of weeks ago where I showed you the new Neutrogena Naturals Acne Cream Cleanser? Well reader Tiffany just spotted that product, along with two other new Neutrogena Naturals products at her local Target and was nice enough to share:

image credit: Tiffany for Nouveau Cheap

New Neutrogena Naturals Acne Cream Cleanser, Acne Foaming Scrub and Acne Spot Treatment

Keep reading for more new product sightings...

Wet n Wild Fergie Centerstage Collection: now available online

A huge thanks to my pal Emi at Project Swatch for the heads-up that all of the new Wet n Wild Fergie Centerstage Collection items are now available for purchase on the Walgreens website (everyday free shipping on orders of $25 or more).

I've reviewed two of these new products from Wet n Wild so far (with more reviews to come very soon):

Click here for my review of the Take On The Day Eyeshadow Primer

Click here for my review of the 5-pan Eyeshadow Palettes

Thanks again for the heads-up, Emi!

China Glaze Spring 2013 Avant Garden Collection (press release)

Coming this March, China Glaze brings us some pastel cremes and more with their new Avant Garden Collection. Take a peek:

BLOSSOM INTO SPRING WITH CHINA GLAZE®

China Glaze® Nail Lacquer Invites You to Visit the Avant Garden

Los Angeles (January 2012) – Spring is here and China Glaze is blossoming with vibrant color with its new collection, Avant Garden. The delectable palette flows between soft hues and vibrant pops of color, offering an unconventional bouquet of cheerful and vivid shades. Take a stroll down the China Glaze path, passing a babbling brook of light and bright blues, take in the view of the mossy green meadow and stop to enjoy the flowers of soft pink and white.  Let the Avant Garden take you away to a playful, romantic field of color and innovation this Spring.

Keep reading for more info and a closer look...

More info about the We Are Onyx Beauty Box

If you missed my original post about the new We Are Onyx monthly beauty box subscription service, please click here for the details. This beauty box is $20 per month and it is specficially for Women of Color. Currently it focuses on haircare and skincare products.

Based on your feedback about this box, I asked for more info and received a prompt response. So I wanted to share some additional details with you that were not in my original post.

• When you subscribe to this box, you select the products you want each month from the website. If you fail to make a selection, We Are Onyx will select the products for you, based on your beauty profile (which you fill out when you join).

• You will receive four "travel-size samples" plus one extra "surprise sample."

We Are Onyx referred me to this article on Refinery 29 for more info. Here is an image of one of the sample boxes for reference:

image source: refinery 29

We Are Onyx monthly beauty box

I also asked if We Are Onyx has any plans to add cosmetics to their monthly offerings, and they said that yes, there are plans to broaden the range into makeup products.

I hope this answers all of the questions you asked in my original post, and if you have any additional questions, leave them here and I'll do my best to get answers for you!