Dollar Tree Haul (and new reader sightings)

A lot of us love looking at what other people buy when they go shopping. I can freely admit that. It's fun to look at what someone else has purchased, and I even do it when I'm standing in line at the grocery store. I have no shame about it either. I love finding new products on the conveyor belt and I'll just straight up ask the person about it. I'm not annoying about it, but if I see something new or something I've been curious about, I'll politely ask. For instance, I once asked a lady what she thought of a certain organic tomato paste that she was purchasing, and she told me it really tasted better in her sauces. The next time I was shopping, I remembered to try it and guess what? She was right!

Anyway, that was a heck of an intro just to tell you that I did some damage at Dollar Tree the other day, and I thought you might like to see what I picked up. If you're like me (and love to see what others buy when they go shopping), then keep on reading!

Dollar Tree haul!

Revlon Nail Art Stencils

(Retail: $5 each. Dollar Tree price: $1 each.)

When I saw these Revlon Nail Art Stencils, I could not for the life of me remember which collection they were from. But thanks to some lovely readers on Instagram, I can confirm that these mustaches and bows were from the Halloween 2012 Limited Edition Sweetly Sinister Collection (how sad is it that I actually covered this collection in depth and, exactly one year later, had no recollection of it?). My Dollar Tree also had the cherry blossom design that was from the Fall 2012 Gucci Westman Shanghai Collection.

Now, I've blogged about the abundance of Milani cosmetics that have been popping up at Dollar Trees across the nation over the last several months, and many of you have spotted even more Milani cosmetics over the past month or so (lip colors, eyeliners, etc.), which you've shared here as well.

But during my last Dollar Tree shopping trip, I spotted several polishes from older Limited Edition collections that I haven't spotted at other Dollar Trees over the past several months. I'm not sure if Dollar Tree received more inventory or what's going on, but the polishes I found the other day are GEMS and I can't wait to share them with you!

Limited Edition Milani nail colors from Dollar Tree for $1 each

Metal Gear was from the Milani Summer 2010 Limited Edition Liquid Metal Collection.  I never in a million years thought I would see the polishes in this collection again, and I'm thrilled to have this color in my possession! Metal Gear is a pumpkin-rust metallic. I have nothing else like it in my stash. Score!

Metal Gear

Totally Cool is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. This shade is from the Milani Limited Edition Summer 2010 Nail Flash Collection. If you don't remember the Nail Flash collection, I think it was WAY ahead of its time. These polishes are jellies that are packed with metallic flakes that create a duochrome effect on the nail.  Honestly, this is probably my favorite collection Milani ever did (and I love so many of their polish collections). I covet my bottle of Flash Light and rarely use it..I just love looking at it.

I never did get Totally Cool when it was available in stores, and I have regretted it ever since. To think that I found it (and there were TONS of bottles of it on the shelf) at Dollar Tree is unbelievable. Look at this baby:

Totally Cool (I'll say!)

You must take a look at Beautopia's swatches of Totally Cool here. The name of this one is quite fitting, don't you think? If you see this at your Dollar Tree, don't hesitate for a second to grab it.

Totally Cool

I also managed to get another shade from the Summer 2010 Nail Flash Collection:

Again, all of the shades in the Nail Flash collection are jellies, and Orange Burst is similar to Flash Light, only more of a true orange (Flash Light is more coral). Look at that gorgeous pink flash (and the gold flash too):

Orange Burst

Timeless was part of the Milani Summer 2009 Limited Edition Vintage Collection (this collection was re-released again in 2011). You can see swatches of the entire collection here. Timeless is a lovely concrete-gray with hidden silver shimmer.

Original was also part of the Vintage Collection (from 2009 and then re-released in 2011). It's a gorgeous, soft mint green with yellow undertones.

The rest of my haul:

28 sponges for $1

Makeup sponges for more (botched) attempts at gradient manicures. Hey, I never stop trying!

e.l.f. Essential Blending Eye Brush for $1

You know I love the e.l.f. Essential Eyeshadow Brush, but I don't think I've ever tried the Blending Eye Brush. Looks promising!

L.A. Colors Lip Gloss & Lipstick Duo in Charmed for $1

My Dollar Tree had these duos in three different shades--the berry you see here, and also an orange duo and a purple duo. I love the metallic look of this gloss, but I'm even more excited to see if that berry-colored lipstick is as pigmented (and matte-looking) as it appears in the tube.

Can you believe that everything mentioned above cost a grand total of $10?? That's literally the retail price of the two Revlon stencils alone!

Next up, some Dollar Tree READER SIGHTINGS: 

image credit: Tara for Nouveau Cheap

Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Colors at Dollar Tree

(Retail: $9.99 each. Dollar Tree price: $1 each)

Reader Tara spotted the Sally Hansen Magnetics at her Dollar Tree this week. She confirmed that all ten shades were available (she purchased the four shades you see above). I know for a fact that when these first came out, they were $9.99 at the drugstores (you can click here for my swatches/review). So even if you're "over" magnetics, what a deal for $1, right? You don't have to use the magnet...these polishes are quite pretty even without the magnetic effect.

And reader MJ (@mnjimenez74 on Twitter) spotted some Acne Free products at her Dollar Tree this week:

image credit: MJ for Nouveau Cheap

Acne Free Oatmeal & Jojoba Gentle Acne Scrub

(Retail : $7.99. Dollar Tree price: $1.)

This scrub retails for $7.99 at Ulta. MJ also said she spotted the Acne Free Terminator Spot Treatment (retail: $5.99) and Sulfur Mask (retail: $7.99) at her Dollar Tree too (for $1 each of course).

image credit: Jessy Mae for Nouveau Cheap

"Vintage" Fantasy Makers by Wet n Wild Halloween sets at Dollar Tree for $1 each

I've heard from several of you that older Fantasy Makers by Wet n Wild sets have been popping up at Dollar Tree stores recently, for $1 each (thanks to so many of you on Instagram for the heads-up about this!).

Reader Jessy May spotted the sets above at her Dollar Tree recently. The sets on the left and right are from the Fantasy Makers 2011 collection, but I believe that the set in the middle was actually from 2010.

 image credit: Kerri for Nouveau Cheap

Reader Kerri recently spotted the above display at her Dollar Tree, and I believe that all of these sets are from the Fantasy Makers 2011 Collection. Kerri was nice enough to share some additional photos:

  image credit: Kerri for Nouveau Cheap

  image credit: Kerri for Nouveau Cheap

 image credit: Kerri for Nouveau Cheap

Also, reader Victoria on Facebook just spotted full-size Freeman facial masks (squeeze tubes) at her Dollar Tree, as well as Dial for Men lotion!

Have you spotted anything noteworthy at YOUR local Dollar Trees recently? I would love it if you'd leave a comment below and share your sightings with us!

Thanks so very much, Tara, MJ, Jessy Mae, Kerri and Victoria, for the great sightings and pics. I really appreciate it!