NEW Hard Candy Limited Edition The Beauty of Trolls Collection (PS: There's a Store Locator)

Spotted: NEW Hard Candy Velvet Matte Mousse Lip Colors, Strobing Kits, Contour Kits, and More

More Hard Candy Spring 2016 Sneak Peeks

Coming Soon from Hard Candy: Strobing Drops

A Complete Guide to the Hard Candy 2015 Collection (New Products, New Shades, and More)

Hard Candy has launched several new (permanent) products for Fall 2015, and today I have the complete list for you, including brand new products as well as existing products with new shades and/or packaging. At the end of this post, I'll also show you everything from the permanent line that's staying the same (no new shades or packaging). Basically, this post contains everything you need to know about the entire Hard Candy line, so let's get started!

Spotted at Dollar Tree: Hard Candy Face Primers

I honestly don't recall ever posting about Hard Candy sightings at Dollar Tree before. As far as I can tell, this is a new occurance so I of course want to make sure you know about it! Check this out:

Many thanks to longtime reader @mzericalynn5 on Instagram for letting me know that @shedaisy0214 posted this pic today of the Hard Candy primers she just spottted at her local Dollar Tree. These are full-size tubes (1.03 oz.) which retail for $8 each at Walmart (Dollar Tree price is, of course, $1 each). That's a really nice deal if you like these!

I don't know if other HC primers are currently surfacing at DT right now. The three formulas above, Color Correcting, Perfecting, and Illuminating were the ones that were spotted, but HC currently has seven primers in their lineup, so there could be other formulas landing at DT right now as well. 

Thanks again, @mzericalynn5, for the great tip!

Want more Dollar Tree makeup sightings? Check out my post from July HERE. 

Spotted: Hard Candy 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Nail Color Display

Back in January, I posted about how Hard Candy was bringing back some of their original nail polish colors (in their original packaging!) for a limited time in honor of their 20th anniversary this year. The original release date for these polishes was April, but it then got pushed to May.

Well I've been looking for these polishes at my local Walmart ever since May 1st (I still haven't found them!) and if you've been looking too, I'd like to show you what the display looks like. Many thanks to reader Meg (@kentuckyglamour on Instagram) for this one:

image credit: Meg for Nouveau Cheap

Hard Candy 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Nail Color display at Walmart

(retail: $4 each)

Meg spotted this display at her local Walmart just last week and was nice enough to share this pic. The colors in this collection include Sky (my absolute favorite from back in the day!), Mint, Coconut, Scam, Claws Up, Tangerini, Zombie and Girlie. Janine of Beauty Geeks has swatches of Mint, Sky, Scam and Tangerini, as well as a press photo of all eight polishes HERE. 

Have you spotted this display at your local Walmart yet? I've heard from some of you who have just spotted it this week, while other spotted it at the very beginning of May. So it looks like it's starting to make its way across the country. Hopefully we'll all able to find it soon!

Thanks again, Meg, for the great sighting and pic!

PS: And I also haven't found those Hard Candy Limited Edition heart-shaped bronzer and highlighter duos yet. Have you? 

Review: Hard Candy Glamoflauge Invisible Camouflage Foundation

Purchased by Me 

I've mentioned a few times here on the blog that I've really been enjoying this new Hard Candy Glamoflauge Foundation, which I bought over a month ago at Walmart when all of the new 2015 products first started hitting stores (if you'd like to see my review of one of the new eyeshadow palettes, CLICK HERE).

So today I'd like to tell you exactly why I've been reaching for this product so often these days...

Hard Candy Glamoflauge Invisible Camouflage Foundation in 933 Light

(retail: $7, 1.1 oz)

This foundation comes in eight shades, which you can purchase either in-store at Walmart or on the Walmart website. I purchased the shade Light, which is the fourth lightest shade in the range (preceded by Porcelain, Fair and Ivory). After looking at all of the shades in the display, I remember thinking that Light may be a tad too dark for my NC20 skintone, since I usually go with the second-lightest shade in any given drugstore foundation range. However, the tone of Light looked closest to my skin, so I figured that even if it was a tad too dark, I could blend some lighter powder on top and fix that. 

Keep reading for my full review...

Coming Soon: Hard Candy Limited Edition Glow All the Way Heart-Shaped Highlighter & Bronzer Duos in Keepsake Tins

Attention Hard Candy fans:

image source: Hard Candy Instagram page

Hard Candy Limited Edition Glow All the Way Keepsake Tins in

Highlighter Duo (pink tin) and Bronzer Duo (gold tin)

Starting April 28th, be on the lookout for these adorable limited edition duos from Hard Candy at your local Walmart stores. 

From the Hard Candy Instagram page:

Keep an eye out for these limited edition Glow All The way keepsake tins available only at Walmart starting April 28th!!!!! Highlighter duo (Pink Tin) & +Bronzer duo (gold tin) - Also shown is our top selling Hard Candy Sun-wear in "Show Stopper" available now at Walmart Vision Centers! 

Also, I don't know yet when Hard Candy is releasing the original nail polishes in honor of their 20th Anniversary (you can see the sneak peek HERE if you missed it). I know it was supposed to be this month (April) but I don't know if that's been pushed back, since my blogging pal Janine of BeautyGeeks, who is in Canada, posted swatches of the returning shades and confirmed that the Canadian release date is May. I'm guessing that means we in the US will probably get them in May now as well, but if I hear anything I'll let you know. 

In the meantime, are you excited to find the heart-shaped duos or original nail polishes (or both) when they land in stores? 

Review: Hard Candy Natural Eyes Neutral Eyeshadow Palette

Purchased by Me 

When all of the new 2015 Hard Candy products first started popping at Walmart a few weeks ago, I was on a mission to find this particular palette. I finally managed to find it at Walmart, and it was the last one in the display (I've noticed that this palette in particular is often out of stock in the Hard Candy display).

For those new to this one, there are actually three different palettes in this range (available both in-store at Walmart and on the Walmart website). The Natural Eyes Palette is the one that seems to be the most talked about since, appearance-wise, it's quite similar to the Too Faced Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection Palette ($36, 0.39 oz.). So let's take a look!

 Hard Candy Natural Eyes Neutral Eyeshadow Palette 

(retail: $8, 0.39 oz.)*

*Please note that the weight above is in reference to the total weight of the eyeshadows in this palette. This palette also includes a mini eyeliner (0.017 oz.) and a mini eyeshadow primer (0.17 oz).

Hard Candy Spring 2015 Reader Pics & Swatches (Pic Heavy)

UPDATED 3/14/15 with additional product photos (see end of post).

Hard Candy has a released a TON of new, permanent products for Spring 2015, and I have lots of pics to share with you today! Please note that I have not received any official press info from Hard Candy at this time, so this post contains photos both submitted to me by readers, and also some things I've spotted myself. If there is anything missing here, I apologize, but it seems like things are starting to trickle into Walmart stores little by little right now.

Also, if you have sent me photos via social media and you don't see them there, I apologize! I received several tags and direct messages over the past several days, and I'm afraid I couldn't keep track of them all. I'm featuring as many photos as I can in this post so, again, I apologize if you don't see your pics here (and thank you so much for taking the time to share!).

NOTE: Prices listed when known.

First up, some sightings courtesy of reader Jill (@hermakeupmemoir on Instagram):

image credit: Jill for Nouveau Cheap

Hard Candy Fierce Effects Argan Oil Lip Glosses 

(Intense Color and Sheer Color finishes)

Keep reading for lots of additional pics (and some reader SWATCHES, too)...

Exciting News from Hard Candy (Spring 2015 Sneak Peeks and the Return of Old Favorites)

In case you don't follow Hard Candy on Instagram, I have some very exciting news to share with you today!

First things first, guess what's coming back?

image credit: Hard Candy Instagram page
Hard Candy Nail Polish in Coconut, Sky, Mint, Scam
Original shades and original formula, back for a limited time this April

From the Hard Candy Instagram page:

Wanna really break the #internet? True #beauty gurus know that these babies are the #original #nail #polishes that started our brand! We're bringing 'em back to celebrate our 20th #birthday! Original formulas! Original rings! Only $4 each! At @walmart in April for a limited time. Spread the word! #Sky #Mint #Scam #Coconut #manis #pedis

Can you believe it? These four nail polishes from the 90s are coming back and Hard Candy promises they'll be the original shades AND original formulas! They will be $4 each and they'll only be around for a limited time at Walmart beginning this April. 

I can't even express to you how excited I am about this. Sky and Scam were shades that I coveted back in the day when Hard Candy was sold at Nordstrom (we're talking 1995/1996--this was even before Sephora carried Hard Candy; Sephora didn't open their first US store until 1997). You can be sure I'll be picking up all four of these babies--how about you?

Keep reading for a sneak peak at some NEW Spring 2015 products from Hard Candy...

Flower Beauty, Hard Candy and e.l.f. Holiday Sets Now 75% Off at Walmart

It's the (second) most wonderful time of the year, bargain beauty shoppers! NOW is the time that you can find holiday gift sets for 75% off at your local drugstores and big box stores, and I have some proof for you today, thanks to two lovely readers!

First up, reader @hijklesliemnop on Instagram just found some e.l.f. and Flower Beauty holiday sets at her Walmart for 75% off and kindly shared this pic of her haul:

image credit: @hijklesliemnop for Nouveau Cheap

e.l.f. and Flower Beauty holiday gift sets for 75% off at Walmart

@hijklesliemnop paid $2.49 each for the Flower Beauty polish trios, $4.98 for the 3-piece Flower Beauty brush set, and whopping $1.22 for the e.l.f. eyeshadow duo set. You can't beat that, right? I'm particularly excited about that Flower Beauty brush set, since I love the Flower Beauty brush I reviewed HERE, and I can't wait to try more (especially at that price).

Keep reading for more Walmart holiday beauty set clearance sightings and info...

Today Only (12/11): Free Shipping On All Orders at Walmart.com

Thanks to reader @cateyesdamsel on Instagram for this tip!

Today only (12/11) on the Walmart website, receive free shipping on all orders (no minimum required, no code required). 

I know that some of you don't have in-store access to certain beauty brands like Flower Beauty, Hard Candy, Pure Ice and Salon Perfect (or perhaps you do, but the things you want are always out of stock), so this would be a nice time for a haul. Also, don't forget about the Equate Beauty Strikingly Unique skincare products (Clinique dupes). You can see my review of the Equate dupe for Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild HERE.

NOTE: the Hard Candy Holiday Sets and Flower Beauty Holiday Sets are available online!

Thanks again, @cateyesdamsel, for the tip!

PS: If you're new to Flower by Drew Barrymore, I have a few recs for you HERE, HERE and HERE.

Hard Candy Holiday 2014 Gift Sets (ENTIRE COLLECTION)

A little while back, I showed you some of the Hard Candy Holiday 2014 Gift Sets that are now popping up at Walmart stores. But did you know that those were just a FEW of the whopping 24 gift sets Hard Candy is offering us for Holiday 2014?

Today I have the entire collection to share with you, so sit back, relax and get to scrollin'! There's a lot to cover here and I'll show them to you in ascending order from lowest to highest priced, with the grand finale at the very bottom. OK, let's do this!

NOTE: Hard Candy is available exclusively at Walmart. When it comes to the holiday gift sets, I urge you to check both the beauty department and the seasonal department for these. Also, look high and low for these because sometimes holiday gift sets are placed up on the higher shelves and you may miss them if you don't look closely. If you don't see all of these sets at your Walmart now, keep checking back as they will probably start to filter in soon.

Keep reading for a look at all 24 Hard Candy Holiday 2014 Gift Sets...

Spotted: Hard Candy Holiday 2014 Gift Sets

UPDATE: There's also a set of 12 Hard Candy baked eyeshadow singles for $9.98 now popping up at Walmart (in addition to everything below). Thanks to @ariana_araceli on Instagram for that tip!

Reader Sasha spotted some Hard Candy Holiday 2014 Gift Sets at her local Walmart yesterday and was nice enough to share some pics with us. Let's take a look!

NOTE: Hard Candy traditionally releases lots and lots of holiday sets at Walmart every year (I've been covering these sets since 2010--remember the Holiday 2010 collection??). So unless things have changed, there should be more on the way than what I'm featuring here today. Keep checking your Walmart stores, both in the beauty section and the seasonal section, for more from Hard Candy.

image credit: Sasha for Nouveau Cheap

Hard Candy Holiday 2014 Gift Sets

(retail: $9.88 each at Walmart stores)

Spotted: NEW Hard Candy Products for Eyes, Lips and Face (With Reader Swatches)

If you haven't heard, Hard Candy has just added some new, permanent products to their lineup at Walmart! I have the scoop for you today (with some swatches, even!) thanks to some lovely readers. So let's jump right in.

First up, thanks to longtime reader Lisa of Swatchesandwhatnot blog for the heads-up that the new Fiberized Brow Gel I posted about a little while ago is now in stores. She just spotted these at her local Walmart the other day and kindly shared this pic:

image credit: Lisa for Nouveau Cheap

NEW Hard Candy Brows Now! Fiberized Brow Gel & Brow Highlighters

Light Medium, Medium Dark

This is a dual-ended product that has brow gel on one end and a twist-up highlighter stick on the other. It comes in two shades, as you can see above. These are now listed on the Hard Candy site HERE if you'd like more info.

More new Hard Candy products, after the jump...

Spotted: NEW Hard Candy Single & Loving It Eyeshadow Singles

I had no idea that Hard Candy (available exclusively at Walmart, in-store and online) was releasing new Single & Loving It shades, did you? AND, they have new packaging!

Many thanks to reader Wynter (@onemakeupconnoisseur on Instagram) for this sighting. Wynter spotted these at her local Walmart this week and shared pics (and some swatches) with us. Take a look:

image credit: Wynter for Nouveau Cheap

NEW Hard Candy Single & Loving It Eyeshadow Singles at Walmart

In Wynter's pic above, I circled all of the new shades in the display (the marbleized ones on the top row are not new, and the round compact on the bottom row is not new). As you can see, there's fancy new packaging for these new Single & Loving It shades, and I'm kind of loving it (pun intended). 

More info and pics, after the jump...

Coming Soon: New Brow Products from Hard Candy and Rimmel

When it comes to drugstore makeup, the second half of 2014 is really shaping up to be all about brows (see what I did there? Shaping up?). Allow me to recap before I show you the newest brow products coming our way:

Back in June, the new L'Oreal Brow Stylist products hit stores. Then we got word that Maybelline was going to release the new Brow Drama Brow Sculpting Mascara (which should be hitting stores any minute now). And now we have two additional brow products coming soon! Check it out:

image source: Hard Candy Instagram page

Coming in September: Hard Candy Brows Now

From Hard Candy:

Our fiberized #brow gel is coming in September! Frame your face fabulously. #allaboutthebrows #HardCandySummer #eyes #makeup #bblogers #beauty

Thanks to reader @mzericalynn5 on Instagram for the tip about this one!


Keep reading for yet another new brow product, coming soon to a drugstore near you...

Official Info: Hard Candy Spring 2014 Product Launches

Yesterday I shared with you a compilation of information from both readers and social media sources regarding the new Hard Candy Spring 2014 releases. Today, I have official information for you about everything that's coming your way from Hard Candy this month! I received this information directly from Hard Candy, so this is 100% comprehensive.

Hard Candy products are available exclusively at Walmart (in-store and online) and these products are new additions to the core line (not limited edition). I have two different groups of products to share with you today: 1) New products 2) New shades/formulas within existing product lines.

So let's start with the brand new products for Spring 2014: