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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Spotted at Big Lots: my holy grail foundation!

A HUGE thanks to reader Lore K. for this one! Lore found THIS at her local Big Lots recently:

 image credit: Lore K. for Nouveau Cheap
Physicians Formula Healthy Wear Powder Foundation SPF50 in Natural Beige
(retail: $14.95; Big Lots price: $4)

 image credit: Lore K. for Nouveau Cheap

For those of you new this this blog, you might not know that this is my Holy Grail foundation. I've been wearing it consistently, with much love and devotion, since I reviewed it back in 2009. Powder foundations are my absolute favorite (my oily skin loves them), and I find the Physicians Formula Healthy Wear Powder Foundation SPF50 to perform better for me than even MAC Studio Fix (which is what I was using prior to 2009). I've tried many other drugstore powder foundations over the years (sadly, there aren't that many to try, which I will never understand--I hope that more drugstore brands come out with powder foundations in the future) and NOTHING, and I do mean nothing, compares to this one, for me and my particular skin.

Many of you are probably going to say, "This isn't even available at my local CVS or Rite Aid anymore. Hasn't it been discontinued?" And my answer to that is: NO, it hasn't, but it's not in wide distribution any longer and can only be purchased on the Physicians Formula site, Ulta and a few other places. If you'd like more info about how I know this, click here.

After I received Lore's email, I went to four Big Lots stores here in the San Diego area in search of this product. I found LOTS of other great things I'll be sharing with you soon but, sadly, I haven't found this foundation (yet). But I won't give up until I do! This product retails for $14.95, so even if Big Lots only carries Natural Beige (the shade I tend to favor is Translucent Medium these days), I'll find a way to make Natural Beige work for me! Some of you may recall that I stocked up on this product during the CVS Beauty Clearance Sale from last December, and I still have a few left from that haul but I can always use more--especially at this price!

Thanks SO much, Lore K, for the fantastic scoop. You totally made my day!

I know that many of you love this foundation too, so please let us know if you find it at your local Big Lots (fingers crossed that you will!).
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43 comments

  1. MemomMonJuly 31, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    No way!! LOL I have to find this, I love it too and the price...YEA BABY!!! Thanks for the headsup, I'll be checking!
    Peg~

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    1. G.July 31, 2012 at 4:15 PM

      You're welcome! Hope you can find it. :)

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  2. UnknownJuly 31, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    I used this last summer and I loved it! But once I got closer to the end of the pan, it seemed like my face got greasier by the end of the day, so I never repurchased. The lightest shade was great for my super pale skin, so I appreciated that.

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  3. btrfly98July 31, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Yes G I also found this foundation at my Big Lots. I live in San Bernardino, Ca. I gave it a try last year from your recommendation and fell in LOVE! I also have oily skin. I am the shade natural beige and that is what I found at BL. Hope you hit the jack pot and add to your stock pile! :)

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    1. LolaJuly 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM

      Brrfly, the one that is next to the food4less? did they have plenty?

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    2. G.July 31, 2012 at 4:17 PM

      Yay! so glad it works for you!

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  4. UnknownJuly 31, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Went by my Big Lots... Plenty of ELF Cosmetics... Nothing spectacular though.. thanks for the updates

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  5. lone_binkyJuly 31, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Omg just yesterday I was sitting here looking at the pan peaking through my tin and thinking how horrible it wi be wen I run out. I stupidly only bought two of these when the sale was going on at cvs and I have been kicking myself ever since. Thanks to you I fell in love with this and don't want to ever use any other foundation but this!

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    1. G.July 31, 2012 at 4:19 PM

      Sounds like we're in the same boat, hun! Let's hope we BOTH can find it soon! :)

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  6. nojazzatthealterJuly 31, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    I too love this product so so much. I use Translucent Light, so I would have to assume that Natural Beige would be difficult for me to make work.

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    1. G.July 31, 2012 at 4:20 PM

      Sadly, you're probably right, but a reader below found translucent medium at her BL so there's hope! :)

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  7. YunJuly 31, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    just make sure you all check the expiration date on these! I bought one the winter CVS beauty clearance sale and it expires may 2012. I only had less than 6 months use out of it =(

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    1. G.July 31, 2012 at 4:26 PM

      Thanks!

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    2. UnknownAugust 1, 2012 at 8:42 PM

      The only reason this powder has an expiration date is due to the fact that it has sunscreen in it. Its use as a powder is still fine, it just loses its sunscreen protection. Didn't want anyone to lose use of this (or any other powder), unless the sunscreen was there main use for it.

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  8. katizzleJuly 31, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    I'm in San Diego too and they had some at the Big Lots I went to yesterday, including Translucent Medium!

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    1. G.July 31, 2012 at 4:15 PM

      Omg!!! May I ask which BL? Thank you!

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    2. IsabelJuly 31, 2012 at 10:27 PM

      I'd also like to know!

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    3. UnknownJuly 31, 2012 at 11:27 PM

      I'm in San Diego!! I wanna know!!!!!!! lol

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    4. UnknownAugust 1, 2012 at 1:04 PM

      check the one in Clairemont Mesa. My sister in law said she saw a bunch of them the other day. Im no longer lived in SD so i don't really know. Good Luck G.

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    5. G.August 1, 2012 at 5:26 PM

      Thank you for the tip about the Clairemont location (reader Ace, below, said the same thing!). Whoo hoo! Clairemont, here I come! :D

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    6. UnknownAugust 4, 2012 at 9:52 PM

      I found a boat load of translucent medium and natural beige at the Spring Valley BL @fwy 54/125 and Jamacha Blvd :D

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  9. KittyhawkJuly 31, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Did you go to the one in Clairemont? I saw a bunch of PF stuff there this week. I thought they were powders but they may have been this.

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  10. DonnaJuly 31, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    I think every product that I have bought based on your recommendations has worked for me, except for this one. It looked too cakey on me, but that might just be user error. I just feel naked without my liquid or creme foundation and probably put this on too heavy handed. No worries, though, it wasn't a waste of money. I used this as my finishing powder and love that it gives me some extra coverage and SPF as well.

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    1. G.August 1, 2012 at 5:28 PM

      Awww, darn. Well, ya can't win 'em all, right? I'm so sorry this didn't work for you, Donna. I hope it hasn't made you lose faith in me! lol!! ;) xo

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  11. Reesa23July 31, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    I was able to purchase 8 of the Translucent Mediums on ebay today in Rockford, IL.

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  12. lckJuly 31, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Hi G! is a honor have my picture up there, made my day!!! actually my local Big Lots has other shades avaliable, fair (a lot of those!!!), creamy natural (good amount), translucent medium (good amount) and medium Beige (only 6!!!! I bought 4 of them) and also they had Healthy Wear Bronzer on two shades, I think it was medium and dark, not sure. keep checking your local BL they get trucks every week and always they try to put everything out the same week, sometimes they re-stock overnight but depends on the store. Good luck and thansk again!!!

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    1. G.August 1, 2012 at 5:24 PM

      You are SO sweet to say that! But I should be thanking YOU, of course, for thinking of me and remembering this is my favorite. I can't tell you how much that means to me! And THANK YOU for letting us know you found ALL shades at your BL. That is SO exciting!!! :) xo

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  13. graziaplenaJuly 31, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    Argh, if only there were Big Lots near me! I don't use this as foundation (skin wayyyy too dry) but I use it to set my sunscreen and even as setting/dusting powder I've already gone through a couple and only have one left. Trekked out to the distant CVS today hoping to get that $7 off PF coupon today, but no luck, even scanning card multiple times. I got the blue compact Mineral Wear powder in the last CVS PF deal and it's fine, but just not the same! (and its idea of "translucent" is clearly much darker than the Healthy Wear version.)

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  14. JAugust 1, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    Lucky ducks to the ones that have it at their Big Lots! Didn't have any in the Santa Clara, CA Big Lots :(

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    1. SabanAugust 1, 2012 at 7:20 PM

      They also didn't have any at the Parkmoor one in SJ, the one in Campbell or the one in Milpitas.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 1, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    I've only got one more backup of this :( I use translucent light...

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  16. MeeraAugust 1, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    some of them has expired. is that alright to still use them or??

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  17. UnknownAugust 1, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    There are lots here in Fort Walton Beach, FL

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  18. UnknownAugust 2, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    I need to head to clairmont...save me some girlies! ^.^

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  19. l0vekatheexoxoAugust 2, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    I spotted a wide variety of shades in my area here in los angeles,ca including your favorite shade in translucent medium which i chose to purchase two of. I also spotted the Physicians Formula Healthy Wear SPF 50 (BRONZER) which also came in a variety of shades. I wasnt sure if you tried that one out so i just decided to pick one up since it was $4 each as well & for me i love it! Thanks for the heads up on this product! (:

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  20. AubreyOhDang!August 2, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    G, pleasssse tweet when u find this @ any SD big lots.

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  21. pixieAugust 2, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Ok, so this week I've ordered the CEW box, purchased 8 Sinful Colors from Walgreen's, and I just got back from Big Lots with your HG foundation. You are a very bad influence young lady LOL!!!! Thanks so much for all your work on this site. I visit you every day. You're like my pusher ha ha ha!!!!

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  22. LindseyAugust 2, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    They had several foundation and bronzer shades at my store in north Cincinnati today.

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  23. T.Lillian.NAugust 4, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    The big lots in houston, tx had the powder foundation in translucent medium and natural beige. Also had a ton of the pressed bronzers. I also saw a 10 pc elf brush set for 10.00! Oh and a lot of maybelline foundation and loreal roller foundation

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  24. UnknownAugust 26, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    I just bought the Pressed Bronzer from this Healthy Wear line for $2.99 at Ross in Temecula yesterday. It was one of the only 2 left.

    --- Nicole

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