Manic Panic Jem and the Holograms Collection

Remember back in June when I mentioned that Sephora and Manic Panic were going to be releasing limited edition Jem and the Holograms collections to celebrate the release of the new movie? Well I haven't heard anything new about the Sephora + Jem and the Holograms makeup collection yet (aside from what I showed you in my original post HERE), but I do have the details about the Manic Panic collection for you today! Take a look:

Manic Panic Jem and the Holograms Semi-Permanent Hair Dye Collection

Keep reading for the details about this one...

NEW John Frieda Colour Refreshing Glosses

John Frieda® Colour Refreshing Gloss Collection

Attention John Frieda fans! There's a new line of in-shower color glosses (designed to be used in-between colorings) now hitting drugstores:

From the brand that brought you Precision Foam Colour and custom colour care shampoos and conditioners, John Frieda now brings home another complementary element of the salon colour process—gloss—to deliver fresh looking first day colour to first day colour throughout your colour cycle.

Coming to a drugstore near you: New haircare from L'Oreal, Pantene and Clairol

Here's a wrap-up of some new haircare products that are coming to a drugstore near you in 2014 (some of you may have already spotted some of these in your area!). I want to thank several of you for the heads-up about these new products here on the blog, on social media and via email--I really appreciate the tips!

First up, lots of new haircare from L'Oreal:

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NEW L'Oreal Advanced Haircare Volume Filler Fiber Amplifying Concentrate

(retail: $6.99)

Target Exclusive: Zac Posen collaboration with John Frieda

For Spring 2013, Zac Posen has collaborated with John Frieda to create the Target-Exclusive Limited Edition Precision Foam Colour Collection. All four colors in this collection will feature limited edition packaging and each box will include a limited edition hair accessory in a Zac Posen print. Zach Posen selected each print to specifically coordinate with the accompanying hair color shade.

Spring 2013 Limited Edition John Frieda Precision Foam Colour Collection by Zac Posen

Keep reading for all of the details, including photos of the limited edition accessories that are part of this collection...

Reader Results: L'Oreal Feria Wild Ombré Hair Color Kit

Last week I posted about the new L'Oreal Feria Wild Ombré kits and received lots of feedback on that post. In fact, reader Dawn was nice enough to share her thoughts about the kit she purchased, and even shared some "after" pics with us.

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New L'Oreal Feria Wild Ombré hair color collection

Keep reading to hear all about Dawn's experience with this hair color and see how it turned out when she used it...

New L'Oreal Féria Wild Ombré Hair Color Collection

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I believe that 2013 is shaping up to be the year of at-home hair color. From the new reusable hair color from L'Oreal to Garnier Olia to Revlon ColorSilk Buttercream, the hits just keep coming, and I don't see it slowing down any time soon!

L'Oreal has another new at-home hair color innovation for 2013, and this one's for you ombre-lovers out there:

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L'Oreal Féria Wild Ombré Collection

Keep reading for the details...

Spotted: New Garnier Olia Oil Powered Permanent Hair Color Collection

I mentioned earlier today that 2013 is probably going to be the year of innovative at-home hair color. The one new collection that I've heard the most buzz about in the last few months is Garnier Olia, which I believe has been available in Europe for a while. If you have no idea what this line is all about, check out this quick video:

I spotted the display at Rite Aid the other day (actually, when you scan your phone on the display, it directs you to the video above). Keep reading for lots of pics...

Spotted: New Revlon Luxurious Colorsilk Buttercream Collection

2013 is definitely going to be the year of innovative at-home hair color. Already we've seen a major innovation from L'Oreal, and also one from Garnier (Olia, which I'll be posting about later today). Revlon's new innovation in at-home hair color is ammonia-free and contains three different butters:

The New Luxurious Colorsilk Buttercream line is ammonia-free and contains three different butters: mango, shea and coconut. It promises "nourishing cream color."

Keep reading for a closer look....

New hair color and skincare from L'Oreal

Two very interesting product launches from L'Oreal to share with you today:

(from Happi.com)

This month, L’Oréal Paris rolls out a skin care collection for women 50-plus as well as “automatic” hair-color mousse collection. The new Age Perfect Renaissance Cellulaire range targets people whose epidermal cell renewal rate is slowing down dramatically, according to the company. Ingredients include Natecium DHC, extracted from bitter orange peel. Another ingredient included is vitalline, culled from seeds and pods used in traditional Indian medicine, which can increase intercellular communication between the dermis and epidermis.

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L'Oreal Age Perfect Renaissance Cellulaire

The line includes a day cream with an SPF 15 and a night cream, each of which comes in a 50-ml. jar that will sell for 18.50 euros, or $24.25 at current exchange. A 30-ml. serum, which contains gold micro-reflectors billed to fight dull-looking skin, is to retail for 18.90 euros, or $24.75. Prices are for France.

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L'Oreal Preference Mousse Absolue

In hair care, new Mousse Absolue, an aerosol, is said to make hair coloring easy, as the hair color is created just as the formula exits the actuator, in a perfect dosage. If product remains in the bottle after a coloring, it may be used at a later point, for another application or root touch-up, depending on the length of one’s hair.

One of you mentioned a few weeks ago that Julianne Moore was going to be the spokesperson for the new Age Perfect Renaissance Cellulaire Collection (love her), and I'm happy to see that L'Oreal is coming out with more products for mature skin.

As for this new hair color product, I'm intrigued! I love the idea of not having to mix up color and developer, and I REALLY love the idea of being able to keep the same bottle for a later application. Thoughts?

Garnier HerbaShine fans: GREAT deal this week (but hurry)

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If you like Garnier HerbaShine hair color, it's your lucky week!

Red Plum JUST posted a new $2 off HerbaShine coupon so print that out ASAP because Red Plum coupons never seem to last long.

Now that you've got that coupon, scoot on over to CVS, Walgreens or Kmart this week, since HerbaShine is on sale at all three retailers for $5.99 each. Your total after coupon will be $3.99.

I believe the regular retail price of a box of HerbaShine is around $8, so you're basically getting it for 50% off!

Note: the deal at Walgreens is a little tricky if you're new to their coupon policy. HerbaShine is actually not on sale, but there's an in-ad coupon (available in-store) for $5.99 per box. You can stack the Red Plum coupon with the in-ad coupon, but you'll need to have one other item in your basket at checkout. In other words, the ratio of coupons to goods purchased must be identical (in this case, 2:2). So buy a pencil, piece of candy or something else that's less than $1 to even things out, unless you were already planning on purchasing more than one item during your trip.

Review: Milani limited edition Color Streaks

Milani Limited Edition Color Streaks

(retail: $6.99 - sold exclusively at CVS)

After posting the press release for these new limited edition temporary hair color wands from Milani, I noticed that many you had bad experiences with the FIRST generation of "hair mascaras". I actually never tried the first generation of these types of products, but according to you, they were clumpy, gooey, and dried to a crunchy finish. Well, I want to thank you all for that feedback, because I kept all of your issues in mind when I tested these for review, and now I can tell you if the new generation of temporary hair color wands is better than the first!

From Milani:

Paint your hair from tip to tip with Milani’s Limited Edition Product--- Color Streaks. Adding a fun pop of color and sparkle to your hair has never been so easy. With five exciting colors, Color Streaks will take your hair from boring to bold in a flash! The mascara-like precision applicator gives you desired color where you want it in less than 30 seconds and then simply wash it out and start again!

*Contains Keratin, which helps rebuild and restore hair.

Limited Edition Product Available ONLY the month of JULY at select CVS drugstores.

Available Shades: Fun in Red, Solid in Gold, Cool in Blue, Awesome in Purple, & Dramatic Shimmer. Retail, $6.99

I received three of the five shades in the range for review. Looking at the wands above, I hope you can see that there is absolutely no clumping going on here. The reason is because the consistency is NOT like eyelash mascara. Rather, it's more like paint (not thick, but not super watery either).

In the swatches below, I took a drop or two from the end of each wand and gently rubbed them onto a piece of paper:

There's shimmer and sparkle in these colors, HOWEVER, it's not extremely noticeable when it's in my hair. I find that the shimmer in the formula helps to keep the color from looking matte when it's applied to the hair, but for me, it's not an in-your-face glitter type of look (which I was happy about!).

These pics, which were taken of my side-swept bangs, hopefully give you an idea of what I'm talking about. You can't really see glitter or sparkle per say, but it doesn't look dull or matte either.

Unfortunately, Solid in Gold was too close to my natural hair color to be visible in these swatches. I also want to note that your own particular hair color is going to effect how Color Streaks look in your hair. Since I have natural blonde highlights running through my bangs, Cool in Blue turned a little bit more green than it looks in the tube, and Awesome in Purple warmed up a bit as well.

What I really love about Color Streaks is that you can totally control the amount of color you want in your hair. One swipe from root to tip didn't yield intense results for me, but I was able to easily build for more intensity.

Also, since the consistency is NOWHERE near traditional eyelash mascara, I'm delighted to report that there is NO crunchy finish, no goopy texture, and no clumping whatsoever.

It took about 20 minutes for this product to completely dry in my hair (and when I touched my hair before it dried, there was color transfer to my fingers, so be careful with that). After it dried, I found that I could gently touch my hair without any color transfer, but if I rubbed my hair with pressure, I did see a bit of product on my fingertips.

Removal was just about the easiest thing I have ever encountered. I applied these streaks at around 10am in the morning, slept through the night with them in tact and in the morning they looked exactly as you see them above. I took my usual shower, not really paying much attention to focusing my shampoo in that region, and when I got out of the shower and combed my hair, the color was GONE. It was as simple as that!

FINAL VERDICT: If you're looking for a fun way to add temporary streaks of color to your hair, I think you might be pleasantly surprised with how easy it is to use Milani Color Streaks. According to so many of you, these types of products have been anything but fun to use in the past. Well I believe that Milani's new generation of hair color mascara is probably nothing like what you're used to--no clumping, no goop, and it dries to a totally natural finish with no crunchiness at all. The only issue you probably need to be aware of is that you might see some color transfer on your fingers if you touch your hair too often after you've applied this product, so just be careful about that. Otherwise, I found this product was easy to apply, and even easier to remove!

Have you spotted Milani Color Streaks at your local CVS yet?

A sample of some of the products featured in this post were given to Nouveau Cheap for editorial purposes, either directly from the manufacturer or from the agency that works on behalf of the manufacturer. All reviews on NouveauCheap.blogspot.com are the honest opinion of its author and editorial samples do not, in any way, affect the outcome of product reviews.

New Limited Edition Milani Color Streaks

I have heard from a few of you that you have already spotted this CVS-exclusive limited edition collection in stores, but I wanted to give you the official info that I received from Milani in case you haven't heard about these yet:

New Week, New Streak!

Milani Cosmetics gives a new meaning to summer-streaked hair

Paint your hair from tip to tip with Milani’s Limited Edition Product--- Color Streaks. Adding a fun pop of color and sparkle to your hair has never been so easy. With five exciting colors, Color Streaks will take your hair from boring to bold in a flash! The mascara-like precision applicator gives you desired color where you want it in less than 30 seconds and then simply wash it out and start again!

*Contains Keratin, which helps rebuild and restore hair.

Limited Edition Product Available ONLY the month of JULY at select CVS drugstores.

Available Shades: Fun in Red, Solid in Gold, Cool in Blue, Awesome in Purple, & Dramatic Shimmer. Retail, $6.99

 

Have you spotted these are CVS yet? If you already own any of these, I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Review: New John Frieda Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray

It's imperative that I begin this review by stating that, as with any product mentioned on this blog, I cannot be held responsible for the outcome if you try this product yourself. I am merely sharing with you MY experience with this product, and your results may vary depending on the color, texture, condition and porousness of your hair.

That said, the new John Frieda Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray worked exceptionally well on my hair and I'd love to walk you through my journey:

John Frieda Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray

(retail: around $9.99, 3.5 oz)

There was a $2 instant coupon on this box, which I used in conjunction with a sale at CVS, so I got this product for a real steal. Also, inside the box, there is ANOTHER coupon for $1 off your next purchase, which I very much appreciate since I intend to repurchase when I run out.

This is a controlled lightening spray, which means you will not see immediate results. As the box indicates, you will see "results in 3-5 uses." I also want you to be aware that this product contains hydrogen peroxide, and it works with HEAT to lighten your hair. The instructions do not mention sun (remember Sun-In Hair Lightener from the 80s which reacted to sunshine to lighten your hair?). This product requires a heat-styling tool to work its magic.

In fact, it recommends that you use a curling iron or flat iron after application for maximum results. Since I use neither of those tools to style my hair, I used a hair dryer (also recommended).

If you are thinking about trying this product, PLEASE enlarge the following photo and read the label carefully:

Now for the good part! First let me say that my hair is dark blonde/light brown with lighter pieces running throughout. However, my roots are a shade or two darker than the lower 75% of my hair, and that's the part I focus on when I color my hair. I also have lots of gray near my bangs, so I was REALLY hoping that using this product would eliminate my need to break out my usual box of color that I use to color my gray.

When I first decided to document this process with pictures, I thought it would be best to focus on my roots. Well, I am KICKING MYSELF for not taking a "before" picture of my new growth as it compares to the rest of my hair. I apologize, but I'll tell you more about that later on in this post.

Following the directions to a "T", I've been using this product immediately after washing my hair and applying it to my roots and bang area. I find the fragrance of this product pleasant--it smells just like a regular hairspray to my nose.

After application, I then blow-dry my hair, making special effort to apply lots of heat to my roots and bangs. And..that's it!

After the first and second applications, I was sad that I literally could not see ANY difference. But then I reminded myself that the box states "results in 3-5 uses" so I continued to use it every other day. As you can see, the change is gradual, and I actually decided to stop after SIX uses, since that's when I achieved my desired level of lightness (the box recommends up to 10 uses).

In the above set of photos, I want to point out a few things. First of all, in the first pic (with the arrow), I'm showing you that there are areas of my hair that are lighter than others. My biggest concern was that this product would turn my hair into one giant orange blog. Not the case! I still have multi-dimensional hair with darker and lighter areas throughout.

In the third photo above (with the white bar), I put the white bar across my head to indicate approximately how far down my new growth went BEFORE I started using this product. In other words, my hair was looking pretty shabby and my root color went all the down to the white bar.

The most fantastic thing about this product, for me, is that I literally cannot tell where my roots used to be--the color has blended SEAMLESSLY into the rest of my hair! I don't know exactly how this worked, but it TOTALLY worked!

My hair does not feel dry or damaged in the slightest, which I think can be attributed to the fact that this is a gentle, very gradual lightening process. Also, I stopped after six applications instead of using ten (I'm not saying that ten applications would cause damage, but since I only used six, I wasn't surprised to see that my hair felt the same as it did before I started using this product).

One last thing: after using this product six times, the bottle still feels a little more than half full. That's great news considering you only get 3.5 oz of product to begin with, so I imagine one bottle can last for two full rounds of lightening on my hair, since I only need to use it six times per round.

FINAL VERDICT: John Frieda Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray gave me the exact results I was hoping for, with little to no effort on my part. I was scared that it would dramatically lighten my hair after the first use, but it really delivered on its promise of controlled lightening. Six applications was all I needed in order to match the color of my new growth with the lower 75% of my hair. The transition looks seamless to my naked eye, which is absolutely amazing. I would say that if you're in a situation similar to mine (you have blonde to light brown hair with roots that are a shade or two darker) you might have success with this product as well. Just remember that you won't see results after the first few applications. I will definitely repurchase this product and continue to use it every time my pesky roots make their monthly appearance.

Have you tried John Frieda Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray? Do you think it sounds like a good match for your hair coloring needs? For more reviews of this product, check out the John Frieda website.

Spotted: new haircare products (MORE dry shampoos, sulfate-free products and more!)

Wow! We've been so focused on the newest makeup releases this year that I honestly didn't realize the avalanche of new haircare products that have recently hit drugstore shelves. I've got a TON of them to show you today, so if you love drugstore haircare, you're going to love this post (oh, and I'm throwing in a new eco-friendly hand wash too, at the very end of the post).

First off, yet ANOTHER new drugstore dry shampoo!

March Anthony 2nd Day Clear Dry Shampoo

There's a super-secret end cap at my local Rite Aid where they display all of the newest haircare products, and that's where I spotted this. Unfortunately, there are no prices on the shelves in this end-cap, so I don't have retail price info for you.

The box for this new Marc Anthony product actually opens up in the front, with a little velcro latch. It's pretty ornate for a dry shampoo to be packaged like this at the drugstore, don't ya think? Anyway, when you open the little door on the front of the box, a standard white can of aerosol dry shampoo is inside.

Here are some more new products that were also in this end-cap display:

Infusium 23 Sulfate-Free Shampoo and Conditioner

I LOVE Infusium 23 products, so I'm really excited about this new sulfate-free formula.

John Frieda Precision Foam Colour

John Frieda has entered the world of hair color! 

Samy Twisted Curl Define Spray, Pomade Spray and Frizz Control Spray

Would you believe I have never tried a Samy haircare product? Do any of you enjoy this brand? Any recs?

L'Oreal Body Builder Mousse and Pumping Volume Spritz

L'Oreal Silky Curls Gel

John Frieda Anytime Volume Refresher

Finally, I spotted the new John Frieda dry shampoo, and look at the $1 coupons on the cans!

got2b Rockin' It Encore Hold Hairspray

Moving on to CVS, I spotted these new haircare products:

got2b Rockin' It Encore Fresh Dry Shampoo

Finally spotted the new got2be dry shampoo, and look! It's on sale this week for $3.99!

Argan Magic Intensive Hair Oil and Restoring Hair Mask

(retail: $9.99 each)

I think I mentioned in a previous post a while back that CVS was going to start carrying products from Argan Magic, but this was the first time I had actually seen them in the store.

Assorted FX products

These are not new products, but I just wanted to point out that the FX brand got a serious makeover and it's quite a change from their previous neon green, yellow and pink packaging. Also, was this brand always called FX Wild Harvest? I thought it was just "FX" back in the day? The new bottles remind me a lot of Bumble & Bumble, don't you agree?

Seventh Generation Hand Wash in Fresh Citrus and Just Clean (unscented)

And finally, I spotted new Seventh Generation HAND WASHES the other day at the grocery store, which was a big surprise to me since I believe they previously only made dish soap. Nice to see them branching out!

That's it for this drugstore sighting post. Do you see anything you're excited about trying? Have you already tried anything featured in this post? I'd love to hear from you!

Celebrity Oscar hair tips from Neutrogena

One of my favorite things about watching the Oscars every year is seeing all of the beautiful hair styles. Neutrogena's got some tips for capturing some of the A-list styles we saw last night: 

Let Your A-List Style Shine with Neutrogena!


This year, loose curls and flowing locks fill the red carpet

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from this awards season, it’s that the days of stiff up-dos and harsh over-styled hair are long gone. At last night’s Oscar Awards, celebrities took to the red carpet, embracing their hair’s natural beauty with elegant, youthful looks.

Leading the charge last night was Anne Hathaway.  Throughout the ceremony, Anne donned a number of simple, yet chic hair styles including loose waves, side-swept hair and soft, flowing tresses.

Want to show off your hair’s natural beauty too?  The key to this effortless look is simple - cleanliness and hydration.  Say goodbye to the heavy hairsprays, clumpy gels and thick pomades –add ‘bounce’ back to your hair with Neutrogena® Anti-Residue Shampoo followed by Neutrogena® Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask.

Want to show off your hair’s natural beauty too?  The key to this effortless look is simple - cleanliness and hydration.  Say goodbye to the heavy hairsprays, clumpy gels and thick pomades –add ‘bounce’ back to your hair with Neutrogena® Anti-Residue Shampoo followed by Neutrogena® Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask.

Neutrogena® Anti-Residue Shampoo

Dull, lackluster hair can be a result of product build-up over time. Restore hair’s natural volume and shine with Neutrogena® Anti-Residue Shampoo.  Available for only $6, just one rinse with this shampoo will remove up to 95% of dulling residue left behind from excess styling product.

Neutrogena® Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask 
In addition to curling irons and straighteners, certain styling products can dry out hair, leading to breakage.  Resuscitate dry, over-processed locks with Neutrogena® Triple Moisture Recovery Hair Mask, available for $7. This concentrated formula will repair even the most dehydrated strands, leaving behind soft, luxurious and healthy hair.

To learn more about Neutrogena® Anti-Residue Shampoo & Neutrogena® Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask, please visit www.neutrogena.com.

Did you watch the Oscars last night? Whose hair did you love? Whose did you not love? Are you thinking about trying to recreate any of these A-list styles on your own hair?

Fans of Older Girl Beauty: we need your help!

I love all the bloggers on my blog roll, it's true. And when one of us needs some help, I'm there. Which is exactly why I'm writing this post today.  If you are a fan of Older Girl Beauty and the fabulous older girl behind this wonderful blog (I can kid her about being REALLY old since she's about two months older than yours truly. Hee hee!), then you might want to lend her a hand as well.

You see, Paula is one of the FIVE finalists in the Clariol Natural Instincts Hair Color contest. This is a pretty huge deal and there's a lot at stake (the Grand Prize is a trip for 2 to New York City, a makeover at celebrity colorist Marie Robinson's salon, $1000 spending money and the winner will also appear in a Natural Instincts how-to video!).

If you would like to help the amazing Paula (and really, she is amazing. If you follow her on twitter then you already know that she's one of the kindest, most generous and hilarious gals in the beauty-blogging community), here's what you need to know:

The voting started this morning and goes through 10/14. You can vote after clicking on the "America Votes" tab on this page, and international folks can vote as well! Everyone around the globe gets one vote per email address per day, so you can vote every day through 10/14 if you'd like.

Just click the image above, and look for that tab at the bottom of the page with the "3" on it that says "America Votes" and click "Vote Now". Then look for Paula W. and cast your vote. That's it!

If would mean the world to me if you gave her a hand and cast your vote for her. I know that, without a doubt, she'd do the same for me, and for anyone in the beauty community. She's just that kind of gal.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

This week's deals & steals!

I've got several things I want to share with you today that weren't covered in this week's Weekly Drugstore Sales post, so let's get right into it.

First of all, a HUGE thanks to YouTuber SillyLilacs for the heads-up on these great deals!

1) Did you know about EcoTools Swap Your Supplies program? You can send EcoTools two used products (makeup brushes, body washes, lotions, sponges, body mists) and receive two coupons for EcoTools products. Each coupon is worth $7.99 so this is a GREAT deal! Click here for all the details.

2) Get over to your local Dollar Tree for this one, folks: SillyLilacs spotted got2be products such as Guardian Angel and Glossy Anti-Frizz Serum at her local Dollar Tree recently (check out her video here). As you know, got2be products retail for around $6 each so this is a GREAT deal if you can spot it. After got2be updated their packaging back in March, I had a hunch we'd start to see the older packaging in places like Big Lots, but I never expected them to surface at DT. Exciting!

OK, now on to some other little deals I want to share with you for this week:

If you picked up the Aug edition of AllYou Magazine (like I practically begged you to do a while back!) then you know there was a $1 NYC coupon in that issue. Since NYC is BOGO1/2OFF this week at CVS, now's a great time to use it! For example, let's say you purchase two In a New York Color Minute polishes for $1.99 each. With the sale, that brings it down to $2.98 for both. But with your coupon your total will be $1.98, so it will be like a true BOGOFREE. Pretty neat!

Another good deal at CVS: All Cover Girl Blast products are on sale for $7 each. There's also an Extra Bucks deal where if you buy $15 worth of Cover Girl, you receive $5 back in Extra Bucks. Now they do kind of get you here since your total will only be $14 if you buy two Blast products, but the Extra Bucks deal applies to ALL Cover Girl products, so you can buy an eyeshadow single or something else to qualify for the deal. But it gets better, because I know that a lot of you spotted Cover Girl coupons in today's paper (I haven't picked up my paper yet so I don't know if I have them as well). The lovely Erin from Made-Up In America told me she got a $1/1 and a $2/2 in her paper today for Cover Girl, so if you got those too, this could be an even sweeter deal for you! Apply the $2/2 to your Blast items and the $1/1 to your third item. And if you have a $4/$20 CVS coupon lying around (my Red Slot Machine has been printing these out like crazy for me lately) then this deal will be SUPER sweet for you, especially if you want to buy three Blast products for $21. With the manufacturers coupons, Extra Bucks deal and Slot Machine coupon, you can bring your total down to around $8 for three Blast goodies!

Over at Rite Aid, there are a TON of BOGOFREE deals this week on makeup, haircare and skincare goodies:

CQ, Color Fever, Chameleon and Petites nail polish (yes!!)

Cutex Polish Remover

St. Ives skincare

Softsoap body wash

Irish Spring body wash (there's also a $1 Video Values coupon here)

Organix shampoo & conditioner

Pert shampoo & conditioner

Finesse haircare

Samy haircare

Salon Graphix haircare

Renpure shampoo & conditioner

Thicker Fuller haircare

CitriShine haircare

LA Looks haircare

Buy a Prestige cosmetic, get a lip or eye pencil FREE

Buy any Almay mascara, get a Makeup Remover Pads FREE

Buy any Jane foundation, powder, blush or concealer, get a Jane lipstick FREE

Buy Gillette Venus or Fusion cartridges, get Satin Care or Fusion Shave Gel FREE

Buy any Nivea body lotion, get Smooth Indulgence hand cream FREE

Buy a Noxzema Cleansing Cream, get any other Noxzema product FREE

Buy Eucerin Body Lotion, get Eurcerin skincare product FREE

Buy any Tweezerman implement, get Kiss or Broadway Nails FREE

And do NOT forget: if you're planning on doing some hauling, grab the $5/$25 coupon from the Video Values site before you go so that you can bring your total down even more! (By the way, the $2/$6 Wet n Wild purchase coupon is still available on the VV site, as well as the $2 Maybelline coupon, which you can pair with any other Maybelline coupons you may have, so don't miss out on those!)

If any of you know of some other good printable coupons to pair with any of the above BOGO deals, please leave a comment and let us know!

Oh and one more Rite Aid deal: There was a $3 off Neutrogena coupon in the Aug AllYou Magazine, and there is a $3 Rite Aid store coupon for Neutrogena foundation, blush, powder or concealer in this week's Rite Aid flier. You can combine these and get $6 off one item this week!

I lied. One more: if you read my other blog, then you know I love me some Pilot Precise V5 pens. Rite Aid has a $2 coupon in this week's flier for Pilot Precise V5 and there's also a Single Check Rebate available. AND there is a $1 printable coupon here, which you can combine with this deal. Yay for pens!

That's it for now, but as always, if you know of any other good beauty-related deals going on at the drugstore this week, please leave a comment and let us know!

Attention Sunsilk fans: I've got HUGE news for you!

I've mentioned my love of Sunsilk products on Nouveau Cheap many times, and today I've got some BIG news for you about new products, as well as discontinued products, so definitely keep reading if you'd like the scoop.

First let's start with the sad news. One of my favorite lines from Sunsilk, the Waves of Envy collection, is being discontinued. The good news is that we'll probably see these products start to pop up at places like Big Lots, so definitely pick up some bottles if you spot them and you'd like to stock up.

While this news does sadden me, I don't think I'll be feeling blue for long because check this out:

Sunsilk® is re-launching with new formulas and packaging co-created by Paris-born Teddy Charles, one of the fashion industry’s most notable and cutting edge hairstylists [his clients include celebrities such as Nicole Richie and Elisha Cuthbert--R.]. Sunsilk partnered with Teddy to capture his expertise in a bottle and infuse his vision and creativity in the fashion-forward brand’s new line-up. The hair expert co-created four new advanced Sunsilk formulas, including shampoos, conditioners and cremes to help women achieve his must-have runway looks at home.

In addition to Teddy Charles breathing new life into Sunsilk products, all Sunsilk products are receiving a fabulous new makeover, inside AND out. Not only has the packaging changed, but the products themselves have been reformulated and improved as well. Here are the deets:

The Hydra TLC collection (pictured above) brings relief to thirsty hair, providing moisture to combat roughness, split ends and flyaways for a picture-perfect base.

· Formula with Milk Protein and Honey helps hydrate hair, prevent split ends and chronic flyaways and strengthens hair without causing product build-up.

· Sunsilk Hydra TLC Styling Creme works with Sunsilk Hydra TLC Shampoo and Conditioner to provide extra moisture to help tame and smooth rough ends.

The Daring Volume products (pictured above) transform hair from blah to body, providing fine hair bounce and oomph that’s fit for the runway.

· Formula with Collagen Blend with amino acids strengthens and moisturizes hair, and fortifies without weighing hair down. Ideal for color-treated hair.

The Captivating Curls collection (pictured above) adds definition to curls and tames unruly frizz, giving curly-haired women the chance to steal the spotlight.

· Formula with Rosemary and Chamomile smoothes and calms hair to fight frizz.
· Captivating Curls Styling Creme keeps frizz at bay with the right amount of conditioning that won’t weigh curls down.

The ThermaShine collection brings sleekness to runway-worthy looks and provides shine to heat damaged hair, leaving it soft and healthy looking.

· Formula with Elastyn-E boosts shine and protects hair.

Average price per unit for shampoo, conditioner and cremes is $5.00. All products are available at Walmart and Drugstore.com. For more information about Sunsilk, please visit www.sunsilk.us.

I don't know about you, but I am pretty darn excited to try these new and improved products from Sunsilk! Please check back soon because I'll be reviewing both the Captivating Curls collection and the Hydra TLC collection in the very near future.

In the meantime, how do you feel about this new makeover?

Holy grail products can be found...in the children's aisle?!

I admit I have an addiction to beauty products (and I'm assuming you do too if you're reading this) but regardless of the countless items I purchase (and the products I'm lucky enough to receive for review), I sometimes crave simplicity and a product that just plain works. I don't always need fancy packaging (though it's certainly pretty to look at) but what I do always need is a reliable product that's easily available and doesn't cost a lot of money.

And sometimes, that product can be found in the kid's aisle.

I know a lot of you already use and love products made for children, but for those of you who don't, allow me to introduce you to a few of my favorite children's products, and tell you why I love them.

Johnson's No More Tangles Detangling Spray (retail: around $4, 10 oz)

If you've got long hair that's prone to tangling, meet your new best friend. No matter how many high-end detangling sprays I've used in the past, Johnson's No More Tangles is my absolute favorite because it gets the job done. It's cheap, it doesn't leave my hair greasy or weighed down, it smells clean and it WORKS. Every time. A few spritzes on your tangles and your comb or brush will slide through your locks like butta. In the cold weather we're currently having, my hair is drier and more tangled than ever, so I absolutely depend on this product to avoid breakage. Honestly, I think it's the best out there and it works on both dry and wet hair equally as well.

L'Oreal Extra Gentle 2-in-1 Strawberry Smoothie Shampoo (retail: around $3.50, 9 oz)

I'm generally not a huge fan of 2-in-1 products, but I make exception for this little cutie. L'Oreal really hit it out of the park with this kid's shampoo because it smells amazing (sweeeet strawberries), it's gentle, and it cleanses your hair without making it brittle (like some kid's shampoos tend to do). My hair feels so soft and springy when I use this (but if you've got damaged hair, you'll need to follow with your regular conditioner). Love it when I'm in the mood for a sweet treat.

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Unscented Baby-Mild Pure-Castile Soap (retail: around $3, 5 oz)

I keep a bar of this in my bathroom cabinet for whenever my skin is really acting up (the skin on face and/or body). It's got fantastic ingredients (as is the case with all of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps) and it's one of the few soaps that is not only mild, but actually cleans my oily skin. Don't you hate it when you buy something that says "mild" on the package and then it feels like it didn't actually clean your skin at all? This soap even removes eye-makeup, and I swear it leaves your skin feeling so clean and pampered. If you've got any mild skin irritation that seems to feel worse when you use your usual products, you might want to give this soap a try. It calms my skin whenever I need it. One word of caution: it's not truly unscented. It does have a very mild, clean scent to it, but it never, ever bothers my skin.

Mayron's Good Baby Barrier and Diaper Cream (retail: $9.95, 2 oz)

Back in July of last year, I had the amazing fortune of "meeting" actress and director Melanie Mayron (of 30-something fame) on Twitter. It was then that I discovered that Ms. Mayron is not only is a successful actress and director, but she and her chemist father have also created a line of all-natural baby products (click here for my full review of Mayron's Good Baby Barrier and Diaper Cream). This diaper cream is filled to the brim with vitamins, essential oils and shea butter, and it contains NO synthetic fragrance, parabens, SLS or DEA. Oh, and you may ask yourself why a grown woman like me would need diaper cream? Well, both my boyfriend and I have numerous uses for this, including skin rashes and chaffing (him on his inner thighs, me where my underwire bra rubs against my skin), shoe blisters, razor burn, and the list goes on. I love this stuff, and I've found that one tube lasts a loooong time because you only need a little to sooth your aching skin. Plus, it smells like fresh lavender and it dries sheer so no staining of clothes. The only downside is that it's not widely available, but I make exception for this wonder product and order it online (click here for more info).

Suave for Kids Splashing Apple Toss 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash (retail: around $3, 22.5 oz)

Like I mentioned earlier, I'm not usually big on 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 products, but I loooove to use this Suave product as a body wash. It makes my entire bathroom smell like apples, and for an inexpensive body wash, it packs some serious lather and bubbles. Just a fun, fun product to use when you want a pick-me-up in the shower and the best part? It costs far less than sweet-smelling "adult" body washes!

Band-Aid Spongebob Squarepants Glow-in-the-Dark Bandages (retail: around $3.50, 20 bandages)

And last but certainly not least, I LOVE CHILDREN'S BAND-AIDS! Whew! There. I said it. Now, bear with me here, but Band-Aids are obvious anyway, right? There's really no concealing that you've got a cut on your finger, even if you use the clear Band-Aids. So why not have a little fun with it and rock a Spongebob glow-in-the-dark Band-Aid the next time you have a boo-boo? There are so many cute designs of kid's bandages out there lately that it's a fun little process just deciding which box to buy when I run out. :)

So there you have it--a few of my very favorite children's products. No tell me me about yours! I'd love to hear all about them.

A sample of this product was given to Nouveau Cheap for editorial purposes, either directly from the manufacturer or from the agency that works on behalf of the manufacturer. All reviews on NouveauCheap.blogspot.com are the honest opinion of its author and editorial samples do not, in any way, affect the outcome of product reviews.