HOT Groupon Deals on Jesse's Girl and L.A. Girl Cosmetics

Thanks to reader @mds_09 on Instagram for the following L.A. Girl tip! If you've been having a hard time finding the LA Girl Glazed Lip Paints in your area, here's something to consider:

You can click HERE for all of the details and to purchase. Also, don't forget that you get everyday free shipping on orders $24.99+ on Groupon, no code required. So if you buy two sets, you'll qualify for free shipping. 

Keep reading for a great Jesse's Girl eyeliner deal, also on Groupon right now...

Dollar Tree Sighting: Essie Sleek Sticks for $1

Stop the presses! Essie Sleek Sticks? At Dollar Tree? For $1? Yep.

Many thanks to reader Alma @rosamy13 on Instagram for this one! Alma spotted a whopping 12 DESIGNS at her Dollar Tree this week and shared this pic of some of them:

image credit: Alma for Nouveau Cheap

Essie Sleek Sticks at Dollar Tree

(Retail: around $10 each. Dollar Tree price: $1 each.)

To refresh your memory, when these first debuted at Walgreens back in 2012, they retailed for $10.25 (PROOF) and they're still around that price at most retailers. If you haven't tried these yet, according to Jen at The PolishAholic, the textured designs are easier to apply than the smoother designs. But hey, at this price, why not experiment with both?

Have you spotted these at your local Dollar Tree yet? There are lots of other great makeup and nail products now popping up at Dollar Tree too--you can see my post from a few weeks ago HERE.

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

The Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales (9/7 - 9/13)

REMINDER: The Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Event started on 9/7 and runs through 9/27 both in-store and online. Click here for my tips and the full calendar of events!

Your weekly wrap-up of drugstore beauty sales and more...

The Lipstick League - week of 9.1.14

The Lipstick League Question of the Week

 How much is too much to pay for a lipstick? 

G's answer: You're probably going to assume that I'd say anything over $10 is too much. And in most cases, you would be absolutely correct. BUT, sometimes there are certain shades and/or formulas that are so beautiful, they can be worth the extra money. But even then, I have my limits. For me personally, there's just zero room in my budget for spending $40 for one tube of lipstick plus another $25 for the holder. Oh, my wallet aches just thinking about it.

The Lipstick League Links of the Week

Glitter.Gloss.Garbage - Fall is almost on the way, so check out swatches of the Nordic Collection by OPI!

Gouldylox Reviews - Autumn is such a great time to reflect, buy new boots and update your makeup wardrobe. I've got the skinny on what's new (and if you really need it!)

My Beauty Bunny - Looking for a new eyeliner? Get three! The Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Eye Enhancing Trio is waterproof, multi-purpose, and less than twelve bucks!

Nouveau Cheap - puts one of the new-for-2014 e.l.f. Smudge Pots to the test. How did this inexpensive little multi-tasker work for her? Come find out!

Prime Beauty - loves her sweet treats but honey in eyeshadow? How is that possible? Find out in her review of Ardency Inn MODSTER Manuka Honey Enriched Pigments!

we heart this - went to the Emmys (yep, you read that right.) Check out the gown, makeup, hair, etc. that got us red carpet ready. And the shower product that made us skip lotion.

(Wondering what the Lipstick League is? Find out here.)

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Glitter.Gloss.Garbage - I absolutely love Brooke of Blushing Noir. She is my go to girl for high end beauty reviews. Her photos are gorgeous and her reviews are well thought out!

Spotted: Wet n Wild Halloween 2014 Collection (New Limited Edition 5-Pans, Balm Stains and More)

Wet n Wild fans: if you thought you could take a breather because you found all of the Fall 2014 Limited Edition Collection stuff you wanted, think again! Did you know that there's a new Wet n Wild Halloween 2014 Collection full of both permanent AND limited edition goodies?

Many thanks to reader Lisa, who spotted this display at her local Duane Reade (owned by Walgreens) this week. My contact at Wet n Wild has confirmed that this collection is exclusive to Walgreens and Duane Reade.

NOTE: Not to be confused with the Fantasy Makers by Wet n Wild Halloween 2014 Collection which is also now popping up in stores, the display you're about to see is filled with Wet n Wild products, not Fantasy Makers by Wet n Wild products. 

image credit: Lisa for Nouveau Cheap

Wet n Wild Halloween 2014 Collection

(Walgreens-Exclusive)

Tons of pics, after the jump...

Spotted: Lip Smacker Special Edition Disney Villains 2014 Lip Balms

So last week, reader Regina left a comment on the Nouveau Cheap Facebook page letting us know that she spotted some Disney Villains 2014 products at Walgreens. I didn't even know that there was a Disney Villains 2014 Collection coming out (you can see the Disney Villains 2013 Collection here) in addition to the Disney Ariel and Disney Snow White Collections that were released at Walgreens a few months ago.

UPDATE: Regina just let me know that she spotted e.l.f. Disney Villains 2014 Beauty Books and well as hair ties and lash sets at her Walgreens last week. I'm guessing there are probably going to be other e.l.f. products, as well as nail art kits, in this new collection since that's what we've seen in previous Disney collections at Walgreens. If you spot any of the new Disney Villains 2014 products in your area, please leave a comment below and fill us in (and thank you!).

In the meantime: there are Disney Villains 2014 Lip Smackers! Many thanks to reader Shelly73 for this one. Shelly73 spotted the Disney Villains 2014 Lip Smacker Trio at her local Walgreens this week and was nice enough to share pics and info. Take a look:

image credit: Shelly73 for Nouveau Cheap

Lip Smacker Special Edition Disney Villains 2014 Lip Balm Trio

Ruthless Red Licorice (Maleficent), Evilly Delicious Punch (Evil Queen), Devil's Food Cake (Cruella Deville)

($4.99 for the set of three at Walgreens)

More pics and info, after the jump...

Do You Know Which Brand Makes the New One Direction Makeup Collection?

I am personally not a fan of One Direction (apologies to any Directioners out there!) and I kind of turned a blind eye to the news of the band releasing a makeup line. BUT, that was before I heard that Markwins International (owners of Markwins Beauty Inc., makers of Wet n Wild, Black Radiance, etc.) was behind this makeup collection. You know I'm a longtime Wet n Wild and Black Radiance fan, so now that I know Markwins International is the manufacturer (PROOF), I figured this collection warranted a closer look...

image source: macys.com
One Direction The Looks Collection - Take Me Home Set

One of three sets now available for purchase at Macy's

(retail: $28 per set)

Too Faced Holiday 2014 Sets Now Available at Macy's

You know that I don't blog about higher-end makeup unless I'm telling you how to get something at a reduced price, but I do take exception with holiday gift sets because holiday sets are generally offered at a price that's well below the retail value of the products contained in the sets.

That said, I want to thank several of you here and on social media for the tip that some Too Faced Holiday 2014 Gift Sets are now available for purchase on the Macy's website, and you get free shipping on beauty orders of $50 or more (unlike the rest of the site, where you're required to spend $75 or more for free shipping).

original image sources: macys.com

Too Faced Holiday 2014 Gift Sets

Now available on the Macy's website

Keep reading for the details...

Spotted: Rimmel Holiday 2014 Limited Edition Glitter Bomb Collection

Remember back in the beginning of August when the Rimmel Holiday 2014 Limited Edition ScandalEyes Shadow Sticks were spotted in stores? Well we've got ANOTHER Rimmel Holiday 2014 collection that's popping up in stores, even before Halloween!

Thanks to longtime reader and photo-contributor JenJen (@jenjen122680 on Instagram) for this one. JenJen spotted the Rimmel Holiday 2014 Limited Edition Glitter Bombs at her local Meijer this week and shared lots of pics with us. Take a look (these aren't just the standard hex glitters--there's some square and star glitters here!).

image credit: JenJen for Nouveau Cheap

Rimmel Holiday 2014 Limited Edition Glitter Bomb Top Coat Collection

(retail: $2.29 each at Meijer, 0.27 oz; $1 off tear-pad coupons on display)

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Fall 2014 Calendar of Events (and Some Tips!)

Thanks to several of you here and on social media for letting me know that the Ulta 21 Days of Beauty full calendar of events is now on the Ulta website!

View the full calendar of events HERE

Keep reading for details and a few tips about this event...

Sinful Colors Halloween 2014 Update

Earlier this week, I posted about the Sinful Colors Halloween 2014 Collection. Since then, thanks to several of you, I have lots of additional info including pics of a THIRD NEW SHADE (with swatches).

Click on over to my original post and scroll down for the scoop!

Interactive Sightings Map: Wet n Wild Fall 2014 Limited Edition Collections

original image credits:  Lisa and @roguedarkholme for Nouveau Cheap

NOTE: You can access this map at any time by clicking the "Interactive Sighting Maps" graphic on the top graphic bar of this blog.

Due to several reader requests, below you will find an interactive sightings map to help us track sightings of the Wet n Wild Fall 2014 Collections. I create these maps in order to help all of us find these collections locally, so I thank you in advance for sharing your sightings with the community and for reading all of the instructions before you leave a marker on the map.

• CLICK HERE for my swatches/review of the Fall 2014 Matte Lipsticks and Nail Colors.
• CLICK HERE for my swatches/review of the Fall 2014 Coloricon 5-Pans (includes a comparison to to Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette)

Update #2 Regarding Walmart Beauty Box

I promise this is going to be my last update regarding the Walmart Beauty Box! I just wanted to let you know that a kind reader shared some valuable information that may put your minds at ease. Please click here and scroll the bottom of my original post for details.

Hope this helps!

Update on Walmart Beauty Box

UPDATED on 9/4/14 at 5:15PM Pacific to include an email from the Walmart BrandShare Sample Box Team. Please see email below.

If you're interested in this beauty box, or have already signed up, please take a moment to read through this update...

It's BACK! Get the LORAC PRO Palette 2 + PRO Mascara + Mini Primer for $22 with FREE SHIPPING

It's back in stock! It's back in stock! Thanks so very much to reader Saira (@SairaIfzal on Twitter) for letting me know that this set is now back in stock on the HSN website!

Below are the details from my original post. Like I said the first time, jump on this if you want it because it WILL go out of stock again. (But if you can't get it this time around, no worries. It took exactly seven days for HSN to get this back in stock, so you shouldn't have to wait too long if it's out of stock again by the time you read this post.)

All of the details, after the jump...

Spotted: NEW L'Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Intenza

Attention L'Oreal Butterfly fans! Did you know that there's a new addition to the Butterfly family? I sure didn't!

Many thanks to reader Courtney (@cmoorebeauty on Instagram) for this one. Courtney spotted the new Butterfly Intenza Mascara at Meijer this week and was nice enough to share lots of pics. Take a look!

image credit: Courtney for Nouveau Cheap

NEW L'Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Intenza Mascara

(available in Black, Blackest Black and Blackest Black Waterproof)

Review: e.l.f. Essential Smudge Pot in Brownie Points

Purchased by Me 

The e.l.f. Smudge Pots, which are part of the Essential line, debuted earlier this year. Since their debut, I've heard lots of raves about these little mult-taskers. According to the e.l.f. website, they can be used as both eyeliner and eyeshadow. For $3 a pop, how could I resist trying one?

I purchased one shade, Brownie Points, from the e.l.f. site a few months ago. I've given this product a thorough testing, so read on for my full review.

e.l.f. Essential Smudge Pot in Brownie Points

(retail: $3, 0.19 oz)

The e.l.f. Essential Smudge Pots are available in nine shades on the e.l.f. website. I can't remember if these are sold in-store at Target and Kmart yet, but I would image they will be soon (if they're not there already).

Walmart Beauty Box

UPDATE: Please click here before ordering. Thanks!

Many thanks to longtime reader Heather (@aitch77 on Twitter) for this one! Heather just let me know that Walmart is the next retailer to offer a beauty box to its customers. They're doing it a bit differently than the Target Beauty Boxes that come out a few times a year. Check it out:

image source: Walmart.com

Walmart Beauty Box

($5 per box, four boxes per year)

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Event for Fall 2014

UPDATE: The full calendar of events is now up on the Ulta site HERE. Click HERE for some tips if this is your first time participating in this event.

Let the madness begin (again!). Ulta is back for another round of extreme beauty savings with their Fall 2014 21 Days of Beauty Event, starting September 7 through September 27 both in-store and online.

image credit: Lindsay for Nouveau Cheap

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Event for Fall 2014

(9/7 - 9/27 in-store and online)

Longtime reader Lindsay spotted this sign at her Ulta and kindly shared this pic. 

The Wednesday Question

For your day-to-day look, which do you prefer: foundation, BB/CC cream, tinted moisturizer or...?

I'm a full-coverage foundation kind of gal. But I seem to be in a hurry a lot these days, and when I'm in a hurry I tend to slap on a primer, spot-conceal with concealer and then apply a setting powder. When I don't have time to properly apply foundation, this combo can get me through the day without scaring small children!

Bath & Body Works Pumpkin Pecan Waffles 3-Wick + Full-SIze Signature Collection Item for $10 TOTAL

Here's a fun little offer from Bath & Body Works that I wanted to be sure you knew about:

Now through tomorrow (9/4) you can get the new Pumpkin Pecan Waffles 3-Wick Candle for $10 (regularly $22.50) both in-store and online (no code/coupon required). PLUS, when you purchase at least $10 worth of products at Bath & Body Works right now, you'll get a FREE full-size Signature Collection item of your choice. So you're basically getting $25 worth of products for $10. Nice! The link to the coupon is available HERE. 

PS: Even if you miss out on the candle offer (or don't want the candle), this coupon is valid until 9/28, so you've got some time to use it.

Spotted: Sinful Colors Halloween 2014 Wicked Color Collection

UPDATED 9/5/14 with additional info and pics.

The Sinful Colors Halloween 2014 Collection has landed at both Rite Aid and Walgreens but, there's a pretty big difference between the two displays. Luckily I've got pics (and even some swatches) of both displays to share with you today, thanks to four lovely readers. So let's get right into it.

First up, the Rite Aid display: 

image credit: @k4hurricane1 for Nouveau Cheap

Sinful Colors Halloween 2014 Wicked Color Collection at Rite Aid

(retail: $1.99 each, 0.5 oz)

BOGOFREE Zoya Pixiedust & Magical Pixiedust plus free shipping on orders $25+

Thanks to reader @erinface on Instagram for this tip! In case you haven't heard...

Now through 9/7, BOGOFREE all Pixiedust and Magical Pixiedust shades on the Zoya website plus free shipping on orders of $25 or more with code TEXTUES at checkout. 

Since the Pixiedust and Magical Pixiedust polishes retail for $10 each, you'd need to order four bottles to hit $20, and then place at least $5 worth of additional merchandise in your cart to qualify for free shipping (as if you would have to twist the arm of a Zoya fan to order another polish to get free shipping!). 

If you have questions about this offer or how to use this code, CLICK HERE. 

Need some swatches? Try HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE. 

Thanks again, @erinface, for the great tip about this offer!

Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow 30 Shades in 30 Days Giveaway

Do you want to try the new Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadows? Well now's your chance! I received this info directly from Milani today and you know I had to share:

From Milani:

All month long we are celebrating the launch of our newest collection, Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow, by featuring a different shade daily. Each day, for 30 days, you are challenged to answer our color question — get it right and you may win the shade of the day! We will select up to 300 random winners a day, so be sure to come back every day from September 2nd to October 1st.

To enter, CLICK HERE. 

You've got lots of chances to win, so be sure to enter every day and hopefully you'll snag one. Best of luck to all of you!

PS: If you win, be sure to come back and let us know!

Models Own Now at Forever 21

Have you heard the news? Thanks to several of you for mentioning this to me over the weekend, and thanks to reader Kristen for sharing this pic:

For those unfamiliar, Models Own is a popular UK-based makeup and nail polish brand. Their products are a little bit challenging to find here in the US these days (I believe they're mostly sold through online retailers), so if you're a Models Own fan, or have been wanting to try some of their products, it's your lucky day! You can now purchase Models Own cosmetics on the Forever 21 site HERE. As of the time of this post, the makeup products are also sold in-store, but the nail polishes are web-exclusives.

Thanks again to everyone who took the time to share this tip with us, and thanks to Kristen for the image!

Beauty Clearance Sale + Free Shipping (No Minimum Required) at Urban Outfitters

I mentioned that Urban Outfitters was having a beauty clearance sale in my Labor Day Beauty Sale Round-Up, but they just posted a code for FREE SHIPPING to go along with it! Check it out:

some of the deals currently available on the Urban Outfitters beauty sale page

Now through 3AM ET on 9/3, enter code FALLFREESHIP on the Urban Outfitters site to receive free shipping on all orders, no minimum order required. NOTE: you will have a chance to enter this code during the "order review" stage before you commit to purchasing. I just tested it out and it DOES work on sale/clearance merchandise.

CLICK HERE to view the beauty clearance page (lots of nice deals on brands that are harder-to-find here in the US).

LORAC Skinny Palettes on HauteLook Tuesday (9/2)

Thanks to readers Pamela and @k1mbu0y on Instagram for this tip!

Starting tomorrow (9/2) at 8AM Pacific, the 2014 Nordstrom Anniversary LORAC Skinny Palettes will be on HauteLook. I've done several posts about these palettes over the past few months (for $15 they're a STEAL) and both the Nude and Navy Skinny Palettes seem to be constantly in and out and back in stock on both the LORAC site and Zappos site. 

You get free shipping with no minimum order required on the LORAC and Zappos sites, so I'm not sure what the draw will be when these are on HauteLook. Perhaps they'll be less than $15 each (wishful thinking, I know!). Or maybe they'll offer the Plum Skinny Palette, which is a Nordstrom Rack/HauteLook-exclusive. That would make a lot of sense, right? 

So if you've been wanting the Plum Skinny Palette, I would set a reminder NOW to log on to HauteLook right at 8AM Pacific tomorrow (Tuesday, 9/2) just in case. I have a feeling it will sell out quickly if it's available. 

Also, the China Glaze and Seche Vite sale on HauteLook started today. There are lots of China Glaze glitters for $4 each, and Seche Vite Top Coat is $5. 

Thanks again, Pamela and @k1mbu0y, for the great tip! 

Freeman Beauty: Free Shipping on Orders $15+ All Month Long

One of the most common complaints that I heard when I reviewed the Freeman Charcoal & Black Sugar Scrub was that some of you aren't able to find that product locally. I have also heard that some of you can't find various Eclos products (such as my favorite primer) and C. Booth products locally. So for those of you who have been wanting to stock up or try something new from Freeman, Eclos and/or C. Booth, here's your chance:

All month long (now through 9/30), get free shipping on all orders of $15+ on the Freeman website with code 30DAYSHIP. This code of course applies to anything from the Freeman brand, including Feeling Beautiful, Bare Foot, Eclos, C. Booth, etc.  And don't forget that you also get free samples with every order.

Sneak Peek: NEW Black Radiance Soft Focus Finishing Powder

Thanks so much to reader Marie for this one! Marie let me know that Black Radiance (from the makers of Wet n Wild) just shared a sneak peek of one of their 2015 products on Facebook:

image source: Black Radiance Facebook page

Coming in 2015: Black Radiance Soft Focus Finishing Powder

I've heard good things about Black Radiance face products from many of you (due to my skintone, which is NC20, I can only wear their foundation primer and color cosmetics such as eyeshadow, lipstick, blush, etc.). Hopefully this will be a hit for those of you with deeper skintones--I'd love to know what you think if/when you give it a try next year!

Thanks so much, Marie, for the scoop about this sneak-peek!

The Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales (8/31 - 9/6)

It's the beginning of the month so you know what that means: new beauty coupons and monthly deals! Take a moment to check out the printable coupon links below, as well as the new monthly sales for Sally Beauty (link at the very bottom of this post). Also, now through 9/6, Ulta is offering 20% off your entire purchase in-store or online (click here for coupon and restrictions). Thanks to several of you for that tip!

Your weekly wrap-up of drugstore beauty sales and more...

The Lipstick League - week of 8.25.14

Lipstick League Question of the Week

 False Lashes: Love ‘em or leave ‘em? 

G's answer: As much as I love them on others, I cannot make them work for me even though my sad, sparse, short lashes really could use the boost. They always look incredibly fake on me, and I owe that to not trying enough styles and also my incredible lack of application skills. Maybe someday I'll find the right pair...and learn how to better apply them!

Lipstick League Links of the Week

EauMG - found an amazing budget-friendly amber perfume that smells much more expensive than it $40-ish price tag. Just ignore the packaging and rather odd inspiration...

Glitter.Gloss.Garbage -Sally Hansen’s Pacific Blue switcharoo probably has you down in the dumps. No worries, I have a list of high end and drugstore dupes!

Gouldylox Reviews - Science is advancing so quickly, there is no need to settle. Update your fall routine with these breakthrough products and spend less time getting ready and more time looking fab.

Lipglossiping - puts her undying love for the original bad-girl scent to one side while she does her best to judge Agent Provocateur’s latest release on its own merits.