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Thursday, June 25, 2009

It's TIME! The Nouveau Cheap Giveaway Extravaganza is here!


[THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO ENTER THIS CONTEST. THANKS--RECESSIONISTA]


Thanks to you, my dear readers, I received my 10,000th page hit last night. WHOO HOO! This is such an accomplishment for me, and I only have YOU to thank for this milestone. So as a way of saying "thank you", I am hosting my own giveaway which will include several of the items I've raved about over the past few months here on Nouveau Cheap. It will truly be an honor to give these gifts to one lucky winner because they really do come straight from my heart. :)

Now, here's what the winner will receive:

(All products are full-size unless otherwise noted)

1 bottle of Suave Advance Therapy Lotion (my favorite lotion)

1 bottle of Korres "Fig" Body Butter (my favorite body butter)

1 stick of Degree Fine Fragrance "Classic Romance" Deodorant/Anti-perspirant (my favorite deodorant)

1 bottle of Giovanni Direct Leave-in Conditioner (my favorite leave-in for the past 5 yrs)

1 bottle of Sunsilk De-Frizz Leave-in Creme (This is my NEW favorite leave-in, so now you can compare the two and see what you like best!)

1 cute pocket tissue cozy (I use one similar to this to keep my tissues clean in my purse)

1 mini-tote in a blue design that reminds me of Nouveau Cheap's former page layout :)

1 black makeup bag with a cute little redhead on the front :)

1 L.A. Colors "Traditional" (neutral) eyeshadow palette (I just started using mine so we can discover the wonders of this popular palette together!)

1 packet of nail art by Fing'rs (I've recently become a Fing'rs nail art addict!)

1 Smashbox Eyeshadow single in "Zoom" (I bought two of these on BeautyTicket.com--one for you and one for me! It's an awesome dupe of MAC Golden Olive Pigment)

1 NYX "Bronze" Jumbo Eye Pencil (I purchased a few of these from TheMakeupMixShop and I'm loving them as an eyeshadow base)

A two-pack of my favorite Japanese makeup sponges (I throw out every sponge or puff that comes with my drugstore powders and powder foundations and use these instead. They are the BEST and they never shed or crumble)

1 bottle of Maybelline Wet Shine Nail Polish in "Sky Dive" (my new favorite color)

1 L.A. Looks Lip Gloss in "Dreamy Pink" (I gotta throw in a cheapie lip gloss, come on!)

Here's a closer look:

And as a SUPER SPECIAL BONUS, you will also receive an exclusive-to-NouveauCheap coupon code for $10 off your next purchase from GingerKittyDesigns on Etsy, creator of that gorgeous jewelry made with nail polish (click here to see her designs).

All of these products combined equal over $80 retail, plus you're getting a $10 GC to put toward adorable jewelry! So that's almost $100 worth of stuff, for free!

ALSO, you will receive a personal letter from me (that's priceless! hee hee!), indicating exactly why I chose every single product in this giveaway and some tips on how to use each one. :)

Now, here's how to enter:

You must be a follower of this blog to participate (see Google Friend Connect on right-hand sidebar). If you are a follower, simply leave a message on THIS POST answering the following three questions:

1) What is your all-time favorite post on NouveauCheap?
2) How did you first discover NouveauCheap?
3) What one item would you like NouveauCheap to review in the future?

ALSO, IF YOUR PROFILE DOES NOT CLEARLY STATE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, PLEASE LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESSS IN YOUR COMMENT--IF I CANNOT CONTACT YOU, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTERED INTO THIS CONTEST.

If you're a follower and you answer all three of these questions in a comment here on this post (and leave me a method of contact), you are automatically entered!

Each follower may only enter once (if you leave more than one comment on this post you will be disqualified).

On Friday, July 3rd I will select a winner using Random.org's List Randomizer and post the winning follower's name here. At that time, you will have TWENTY-FOUR HOURS to respond to my email. If you do not contact me within 24 hours of my announcment, you will forfeit the contest and I will select another winner. So remember, if you win, check your email and check your spam folder for an email from me!

Once again, please note the following rules:

1) You must be 18 or over to enter
2) You must provide me with a US shipping address
3) You must be a follower of Nouveau Cheap via Google Friend Connect
4) You must love beauty bargains and be almost as excited as I am about this giveaway :)

Nouveau Cheap will not be responsible for items lost or stolen in transit. I will use USPS with Delivery Confirmation to ship the winner's package.

Whew! I think that's it! Best of luck to you, and don't be surprised if I end up throwing in a few other little goodies that are NOT listed in this post. :)
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37 comments

  1. I am excited to make the winner a beautiful piece of jewelry! What a great giveaway. Good luck everyone.

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  2. Omg, your first huge giveaway and you didn't include me, hic hic... I'm so crying

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  3. I would love to win all these goodies. My email address is charan.raajeev@gmail.com.

    1. my favourite posts are your finds in the big lots :)
    2. I acutally susbscribed to the alerts for "makeup bargains" and I found you.
    3. Hair products from sally's.

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  4. I am in ireland at the moment but i will be in USA by july 17 so i hope you consider me in your draw :)

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  5. My favorite post is from Tuesday, June 23, 2009: "Who doesn't like a bit of controversy in the morning?" I liked how it explained some of the science behind the opinion. Everyone has opinions - not everyone can back those opinions up with facts.

    I found your blog when doing a search of Google blogs - please don't ask me what search term I used, I don't remember!

    I like to keep my hair pulled up in the summer, but rubber bands rip out my hair and they don't look very nice. I'd like to see you recommend/review some of the new hair elastics.

    asthenight at gmail dot com

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  6. I just followed ur blog and, I Have not read a lot. But After scanning, the one post that caught my attention are your bargain finds post about your big lots finds. I really like that store. they have so many cool things

    http://nouveaucheap.blogspot.com/2009/04/big-lots-alert-big-lots-alert-pics.html

    I first discover you in one of the other bloggers, advertising your giveaway.

    I think, in the future i would like you to review more elf product or tools if you decide to purchase some more:)

    my email add is rebekha.celeste@gmail.com

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  7. I made a post about your giveaway onmy blog so more people can follow and enter :)

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  8. 1) What is your all-time favorite post on NouveauCheap?
    Oh my goodness I can't just pick one. We are so much alike I like all your posts.


    2) How did you first discover NouveauCheap? I discovered your blog while I was visiting another blog..I can't remember.
    3) What one item would you like NouveauCheap to review in the future? I would love for you to review some nail polishes from L.A. colors.

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  9. My favorite post of yours was your review on Beautyticket.com! I believe that is the post that led me to your blog! However, I do love many of your posts because you list so many bargains and good deals out there :D
    I would like you to review different types of concealers because I am still trying to find the near perfect one!

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  10. Wow, thank you so much, what an amazing prize package! I love that each f these items mean something to you, and they're not just "random" pieces. Thats super special! Thank you for sharing that with us readers.

    1) What is your all-time favorite post on NouveauCheap?
    The post you made in March about the Jane Cosmetics organic line deals! That helped save money and get some fantastic items for seriously low cost!

    2) How did you first discover NouveauCheap?
    I discovered your blog and twitter with Tweetgrid.com while searching for fun beauty related blogs.

    3) What one item would you like NouveauCheap to review in the future?
    I would love for you to review a LUSH Cosmetics product, specifically their Veganese conditioner, I'm wondering if it is any good! I'd also love for you to review some LUSH alternatives, other brands that make similar bath and both items but are cheaper than LUSH.

    Amber
    shevilkenevil1 at aol dot com

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  11. 1.) This is my first time on your blog, so the best so far... I'd say the giveaway ! LOL. - But then again, I love how you have good reviews on cheap, affordable items!
    2.) I found your blog through : http://iambeautiful20.blogspot.com/
    3.) I'd say the NYX Highlight & Contour Set

    thank you... kikixi0ng@hotmail.com

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  12. Look at all the goodies! Wow!

    1. I love the Jesse's Girl Post. I really want to add Evergreen to my collection.
    2. I don't remember where I found you, off of another person's post I think. But I refound (yes - that's my word) you yesterday through Makeup Masala.
    3. I love dupe posts - like cheap makeup that is very similar to high end brands. Those are always good posts.

    Thanks!

    linda@yourbeautymark.com

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  13. One of my fave posts is one you did about beauty products that you can find at the Dollar Tree. I liked it because I'm a very frugal person and I don't turn my nose up at the dollar store. The post was highly informative.
    I first discovered NouveauCheap while perusing The Cheap Chica's blog.
    I'd like for NouveauCheap to review 100 Percent's Pomegrante body scrub. It's one of the best that I've ever tried.

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  14. Congrats on the 10,000 hits! I'd love to enter your giveaway :)

    1) What is your all-time favorite post on NouveauCheap?
    I can't say that I have a favorite because I enjoy all your posts. But the post about using toilet seat covers as blotting sheets did make me smile. And when I used the supermarket restroom and saw a full pack, I had to help myself to one!

    2) How did you first discover NouveauCheap?
    I did a google search to find out more about a Prestige Cheek Tint I had just purchased and your post was the very first! Since I love a bargain, I decided to become a follower :)

    3) What one item would you like NouveauCheap to review in the future?
    I'd love to see a review on a cheap hair volumizer. I'm always looking for ways to give some life to my straight hair!

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  15. 1) What is your all-time favorite post on NouveauCheap?
    Perhaps the entry by the lovely soul who commented on the Prestige Total Intensity eyeliner as a permanent fixture.
    2) How did you first discover NouveauCheap?
    I googled Prestige in search of the cheek tints I'd just found which weren't listed on their site and voila!
    3) What one item would you like NouveauCheap to review in the future?
    overview of several lipstains - contrast/comparisons eg Outlast, styie-Style, Mark Kissinks and Palladino

    thanks for so much fun! szanjord@yahoo.com

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  16. 1) I liked the post about the Pink Sugar dupe at Big Lots -- my Big Lots was out, but it sent me out there.
    2) I really don't remember how I came across NouveauCheap. sorry!
    3) I'd like to see you review the Covergirl Outlast Lipstain product.

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  17. 1) What is your all-time favorite post on NouveauCheap?
    Well I love reviews! But I was shocked when I saw your last mascara review, it's stunning!

    2) How did you first discover NouveauCheap? By another blogger, searching for an interesting blog to read.

    3) What one item would you like NouveauCheap to review in the future?
    SkinFood Mushroom BB cream!

    milost (dot) tamara (at) gmail (dot) com

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  18. WoW! i cant believe ure doing this for ur followers! and im very excited to enter!

    1. Its hard to pick one. I luve reading all of ur posts..they all r so informative and extremely interesting! I spend hours going through ur blogs sum nites. I particularly liked the one where u compared revlon's mineral powder to mac's mineral powder.

    2.I became ur follower the first time in landed on your site. I found it through google and i was searching for coupons for loreal collagen mascara..wow i actually rmber tht!

    3. I would like you to review Mac's different foundations and concealers sumtime in the future.

    My email address is : zainab_ahm@hotmail.com

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  19. That´s sad! i´m from brazil, I can not participate! =(

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  20. YAY! I'm so glad you hit your goal, congratulations girlfriend! You know I'm entering!

    1: My favorite post was the one about sunsilk curl line.
    2: I believe we met on Twitter, and you were my blog's 3rd follower!!!
    3: Definitely keep the curly hair product reviews coming! You and I both know how fussy curly hair is, so the more advice/reviews that are out there, the better!

    Love you!!! XOXO

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  21. I liked your article "it's like I'm 17 again and doing a drive-by at my ex-boyfriends house.
    I found your blog at another blog a while back and subscribed. I can't remember which one.
    I would like you to review Maybelline moisture whip lipstick. I saw some at the Dollar Tree and wondered what they would be like.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  22. My favorite post was comparing the mineral powders, Revlon and Mac's.

    2. I found my way here through a contest site (I think)

    3. I would like as much info as possible on foundations, powder and otherwise, for oily skin!

    tksinclair@cox.net

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  23. I'm sneaking in :-)
    1) I like the Wednesday question series, fun to interact to each other
    2) Blog roll, I can't remember exactly from where
    3) Avon SpectraColor lipstick

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  24. amazing giveaway!! thank you so much for this. you are so generous. most products i love as well. especially the sunsilk leave in conditioner, l.a colors palette and suave lotion! amazing. so ofcourse i had to join! lols... please count me in =]

    now here are my answers to your questions!

    1) What is your all-time favorite post on NouveauCheap?
    I LOVEEE!!! your bargain, and 99cents/dollar HAULS/reviews! i am an ultimate bargain shopper, and i always HAVE to save that extra dollar!

    2) How did you first discover NouveauCheap?
    i was browsing around blogs, and so happened to find your blog.. saw many great discount,bargain, and drugstore prodcuts, so i had to follow your blog! =]

    3) What one item would you like NouveauCheap to review in the future?
    burts bees products! =]

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  25. I just became a follower through google reader. I'm sorry but I hope you don't mind reader I prefer it since it is SO much easier to go through the hundreds of blogs I follow.

    I'm a first timer but..

    1) What is your all-time favorite post on NouveauCheap?
    The post you did about a 79 cent shampoo that doesn't suck. I'll seriously need to check it out. I'm always looking for ways to save money and if it's a shampoo and conditioner that doesn't suck, and that cheap, I'm all for it. :)
    2) How did you first discover NouveauCheap?
    through google
    3) What one item would you like NouveauCheap to review in the future?
    Hmm possibly some online bargain stores? Only if you shop online that is. Sometimes it's hard to tell where to find the best deals.

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  26. 1) Favorite beauty tip: Q10 Anti-wrinkle cream, which I love. (can't remember the name of post. oops)

    2) Discovered you on Twitter!

    3) Would love more reviews on any facial creams/foundations for "over 40" skin. ;-)

    Congratulations on your big blog hits. I tell everyone about you.
    :-)
    debra,
    dahlilafound

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  27. hi! i just started "following" but i've been reading your blog for a while. i looove it. perfect for the drugstore junkie in me. :)

    1) What is your all-time favorite post on NouveauCheap? your post on the new prestige mascara got me so excited! i love when you review brand new products.
    2) How did you first discover NouveauCheap? i can't remember the website!! eek but a fashion blog mentioned your site and i had to see what the buzz was about.
    3) What one item would you like NouveauCheap to review in the future? hmm no specific brand but some more reviews on foundation or concealer would be awesome especially for us gals with a redness problem!

    my email is giz89@yahoo.com. thanks and keep up the great work! :)

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  28. I love your post about new cosmetics that you find in drugstore. That helps me know what is new and sometimes I don't even have to go out and buy them. Just from your post I won't even bother to go out because it may not be what I want. ;D I found you through beauty blog surfing. I would like for you to do a review on foundations. I am just stuck with finding the perfect foundation. I have seborrheic dermatitis so I need something to moisturize/oil blott. I have combo skin oily/dry. ;D
    E-mail:
    internationallybeautiful@gmail.com

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  29. 1) What is your all-time favorite post on NouveauCheap?
    About Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail polish --- because I love these polishes!
    http://nouveaucheap.blogspot.com/2009/06/review-sally-hansen-xtreme-wear-nail.html
    2) How did you first discover NouveauCheap?
    From another blogspot!
    3) What one item would you like NouveauCheap to review in the future?
    I'd love to see more self-tanner reviews... maybe St. Tropez or one of the others!

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  30. 1) Favorite? I liked the tip of the good eyeshadow brush. They're so hard to find!
    2) I actually stumbled across it via twitter.
    3) Any pedicure products would be good to review!

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  31. 1. Favorite? Hard to choose! I like to read reviews of affordable products. I just read one of your nail polish reviews and liked the recommendation of using thinner!
    2. I found you when I was looking for reviews of mascaras.
    3. I love natural products; but, they're not usually cheap. If you know of some products that are both natural and cheap, I'd love to read about it!

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  32. My favorite blog post was the "What's in my purse" (well, I guess that's more of a series of posts) because I really and honestly wanted to know the answer! :) I found your blog because one of our mutual friends told me about it (hint: her name starts with an H). Future reviews? I'm always looking for a hair product to help my hair shine, not cause buildup, and decrease frizziness at the same time. :)

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  33. My all-time favorite post on NouveauCheap is the review on Prestige My Biggest Lashes Mascara. As a matter of fact, because of your review, it is on my wishlist and I will definitely buy it.
    I am not sure how I did discover your blog. Most probably I saw it while searching in the internet for reviews of cheap but great beauty products.
    I would like NouveauCheap to review the ELF Studio brushes. I am thinking of buying it but I am not that 100% sure if I will buy it. It will be good to know your insight on the brushes.

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  34. Hello! I just stumbled onto your blog from the links at cheap chica and I absolutely love it! Since I'm new here I've just looked at a couple posts and I really like how you do your reviews. My favorite post is where you reviewed the Thymes products. That review made me want to go to my local store to buy some soap! I didn't see any reviews for sunblock lotion so if you could do a comparison between some of the higher priced ones and the cheap ones that would be great! Thanks for the great giveaway. My email address is tetonsam@gmail.com

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  36. I got to your blog through word of ear from some of the people i watch on youtube! i love it! your so helpful! thanks! chiltongirly1988@aol.com
    -toshia

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  37. i'm so glad you love the korres fig body butter, too. it's amazing! i discovered it on vacation in greece. so glad i can find it at tj maxx occasionally.

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