Have You Tried...?

For this installment of Have You Tried...?, I bring you the Disney Princess Lip Jellies:

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Disney Princess Lip Jellies

(retail: $4.99 for a set of three at Target)

Aside from Lip Smackers, I don't usually go for "kiddie" lip products, but these might be the exception. Anything with the word "jelly" in it usually grabs my attention, and these look like so much fun!

From what I can tell, these have been around since August of last year, but I couldn't find a review of them online (aside from the one customer review on the Kohl's website). Speaking of Kohl's, they sell a different three-pack that comes in a cute little bag, but the lids aren't as fancy as the Target version. Claire's sells a 5-pack of these lip jellies, and I noticed that there are lots of other versions on places like Amazon and Ebay (6-packs, 7-packs, etc.)

If you have tried ANY version of these, I would absolutely love to know what you think of them! Do they have any type of pigmentation? Are they sparkly on the lips? What do they taste like?

Have You Tried...?

I"m bringing back some older series topics for 2013, with more From the Vintage Vault posts planned and, due to popular request, I'm also bringing back Drugstore Classics Revisited. You'll also see some more men's product reviews from Mr. G., as well as more Five Buck Friday, Reader Spotlight interviews, What I'm Loving Right Now posts and I'm also going to bring back the reader-submitted holiday nail art round-ups, so get your thinking caps on for Valentine's Day designs!

But today I'm bringing back the Have You Tried...? series because I think this is an invaluable way to get your feedback on products that I haven't tried yet, or maybe will not get the opportunity to try/review for quite some time (a girl can only use so many products, right?).

So for this installment of Have You Tried...?, I want to know if you've tried this candle from Bath & Body Works. I've been eyeing it for a few weeks now, but I have not seen it in person or sniffed it yet. Do I need to rush to my local B&BW asap and seek this out, or would you say it's a "skip"? Tell me, please!

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Bath & Body Works London Calling Scented Candle

(retail: $20 at Bath & Body Works, but often on sale for less. 14.5 oz)

Bath & Body Works describes London Calling as: "A royal blend of tea, lemon and sugar." This sounds like a can't-miss candle for me, but you never know with BBW. 

So I just have to ask: Have you tried Bath & Body Works London Calling yet? Thoughts? And if you haven't tried this candle yet, does it sound appealing to you?

Have you tried...?

It's been a while since my last installment of Have you tried..., which means we're definitely overdue! For new readers, this a semi-regular post where I like to ask you if you've tried something new that I have not yet had a chance to try myself. Since I can't review everything new at the drugstore on this blog (oh how I wish!), I love it when you share your insights and opinions on new products that aren't featured here. I always love reading your responses and I always find them incredibly helpful (and I hope you do, too!).

So for this installment of Have you tried.., I'm asking your opinion on two products: one has been out for a while, and the other is so new that I cannot find anything about it on the internet at all.

First up:

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Have you tried:

Aveeno Positively Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF30?

If so, what are you thoughts? Do you love it, hate, or are you indifferent about it? What's the texture like? Did the shade selection fit your particular needs? I'd love to hear from you if you've tried this new Aveeno product!

Next up:

Have you tried:

Burt's Bees Lip Balm with Kokum Butter?

 I saw a little display for this new Burt's Bees lip balm formula at my local Walgreens the other day. It was located right at the register, so I didn't get a chance to really study the tube, but I made a mental note to look it up when I got home. Well, it's not on the Burt's Bees website, and I actually can't find a mention of it ANYWHERE online (admittedly, I didn't look too deeply, but nothing came up on the first page of Google results). I know I have the name right because I made a mental note to remember it and, well, kokum butter (aka garcinia indica) is pretty distinctive. So I know I wasn't imagining things. Besides, I noticed that the tube is white, whereas most Burt's Bees lip balms have yellow tubes, so that really stood out in my memory.

Unless my Walgreens is the very first store in the nation to have this lip balm on display (very doubtful!) I'm hoping that at least ONE of you has tried this newest Burt's Bees formula, and that you'd like to share your opinion with us!

Have you tried either of the products listed above? If so, please share your thoughts in the comments. Thank you!

Have you tried...?

In this installment of Have you tried...? I'm focusing on some brand new body washes I've spotted recently at the drugstore. I haven't tried any of these yet, so if YOU have (or you want to!) please leave a comment and let us know your thoughts!

The new Clean & Clear body washes sound intriguing because they're fruity-type scents!

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Clean & Clear Body Morning Burst Body Wash, SPLASH, Wildberry & Guava

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Clean & Clear Body Morning Burst Body Wash, CHARGE, Pomegranate & Orange Zest

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Clean & Clear Body Morning Burst Body Wash, BOOST, Mango & Papaya

Next up, I spotted the newest Dove body wash the other day and it smells DIVINE:

Dove Go Fresh Plum & Sakura Blossom body wash

I'm sorry Dove, did you say plum and sakura blossom??? I LOVE plum-scented anything, and plum with sakura blossom (AKA cherry blossom) smells just as wonderful as it sounds. I neeed this in my life, and it might kick my favorite Dove body wash, Pomegranate and Verbena, out of the number one spot!

And finally, I spotted this new Triple Butter Creamy Coconut body was from St. Ives:

You can't see it on the bottle, but it says that the formula is paraben-free, cruelty-free and made with natural ingredients. I took a whiff and oh my goodness, it smells like one of those frozen coconut bars to me! Truly mouthwatering. If you're a coconut fan, find this!

Alright lovelies, let's hear it. Have you tried any of these new drugstore body washes yet? If so, what do you think of them? If not, do you now have them on your radar?

Have you tried...

I haven't posted a Have you tried... in a long time, so I thought it would be fun to revisit this question once again.

For new readers, Have you tried...? is where I ask you about new products that I personally have not yet had a chance to try. Your responses will help all of us to better determine whether or not we might be willing to give these new goodies a shot, so if you've tried any of these new products, feel free to include as much detail as you'd like in your response!

Have you tried:

Hard Candy Hide & Glow Cheek Tints

L'Oreal Magic Smooth Souffle Foundation

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Glam Collection 

(mascara or gel liners)

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream

Have you tried any of the above new products? If so, please share your thoughts with us! Did you like them? Hate them? Love them? Why?

Have you tried...Maybelline Volum' Express One by One Mascara?

In this installment of Have you tried... I bring to you the newest addition to the Volum' Express family:

image credit: Target.com

Maybelline Volum' Express One by One Mascara

(retail: around $6.50)

This new mascara made a very quiet entrance (at least in my area) with no snazzy counter or floor display to signify its arrival. One day it just suddenly appeared in the regular Maybelline mascara section of my local CVS, and I never would have noticed it had it not been for the bright pinkish-melon packaging that stood out next to the yellow packaging of Colossal Volum' Express.

So now that it's already at CVS (but still in pre-order status at Target.com), I'm wondering if any of you have tried it?And if so, what are your thoughts? I believe three of you, my lovely readers, have mentioned that you've seen it in your area, which leads me to believe it's probably making its way all over the US by now.

Unlike Colossal Volum' Express, which has a traditional bristle brush, One by One has a rubberized plastic brush, which perhaps will help with its claims to coat each lash one by one with no clumping. Also, it's available in both a washable and waterproof formula (just like all the others in the Volum' Express family).

I've seen a handful of reviews online but nothing that's made me want to run out and grab this ASAP (most say it doesn't volumize as well as promised, but that it does do a great job of separating without clumping). Since I neeeeeed volumizing (desperately!) this might not be a love-match for me, unless one of you can convince me that it truly does volumize (at least as well as Colossal Volum' Express, which I adore).

Have you tried...One by One Mascara?

Have you tried...New Blistex Five Star Lip Protection?

I'm starting a new feature today on Nouveau Cheap where I pose the question "Have you tried..." in reference to a brand new product that I've spotted but have yet to try myself. Seeing as I cannot try every new product I see on the market  (oh how I wish I could!), I thought I'd open it up to YOU and get your feedback!

So today's Have you tried... goes out to:

From Blistex.com:

As an all-weather, all-season lip balm, Five Star Lip Protection keeps lips covered regardless of the condition, moving beyond standard to amplified protection.

Blistex Five Star Lip Protection contains an advanced formula including natural essential oils and extracts and a proven active skin protectant to provide the ultimate daily protection, as well as comfort for dry, chapped lips, including:

• Glycerin - Retains moisture in dry air by pulling in up to 20 percent of its weight in water from the surrounding environment
• Candelilla - Forms a barrier against moisture-robbing wind
• Wheat Germ Oil - Rehydrates heat-stressed lips
• Calendula Oil - Soothes and helps heal cold-chapped lips that result from colds and the winter months
• Four sunscreens - Provides a broad spectrum SPF 30 UVA/UVB for year-round sun-protection recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology

With an expected retail price of $1.59 - $2.49, Blistex Five Star Lip Protection will be available at supermarkets, drug stores and mass merchandisers nationwide in October 2010.

So basically, this lip balm claims to: (1) protect lips against dry air, (2) sooth cold-chapped lips, (3) rehydrate heat-stressed lips, (4) form a wind-resistant moisture shield, and (5) provide UVA/UVB sun protection. Thus, its "five-star" title.

That's a pretty tall order, so I'm curious if you've tried it yet and, if so, what you think! I spotted this balm at my local Vons grocery the other day, and whenever Vons puts out a new beauty product, they offer it at an "introductory price" so it's on sale right now for $1.59, in case you live near a Vons and would like to try it.