Review: Revlon PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara

Of all the new 2012 drugstore makeup products I have recently purchased (I'll be reviewing all of those products in the days to come, by the way), this new mascara was the one I actually had the least expectations about. Sure, I've heard the raves, but mascara is such a highly subjective thing; could it possibly be that great FOR ME? Read on to find out!

 Revlon PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara in Blackest Black

(retail: $6.79 at Bed Bath & Beyond, 0.34 oz)

As far as I could tell by looking at the counter display, there is not a waterproof version of this mascara (or at least there wasn't one in the counter display at Bed Bath & Beyond).

Spotted: new Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. Cream (in the US!)

Just a few weeks ago on Twitter, I was expressing my sadness that, with all the new 2012 drugstore beauty releases, there was no brand releasing a drugstore version of BB cream. And then yesterday, reader Christine let me know that there actually IS a US drugstore brand releasing a BB cream, and it's already LANDED at Walgreens!

For those unfamiliar with BB creams, they are extremely popular in Asia (I believe they originated in South Korea) and there are some higher-end beauty brands in the US that make them, but I have NEVER seen one at the drugstore--until now!

NOTE: for more information on BB creams, please click here. In a nutshell, they're an all-in-one product that can take the place of a moisturizer, primer, concealer and foundation (not always, but there are some that claim to do this).

A huge thanks to Christine for this sighting:

image credit: Christine for Nouveau Cheap

Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. Cream

(retail: $12.99 at Walgreens)

Garnier's BB cream comes in two different shades: Light/Medium and Medium/Deep.  Note the $1 off tear-pad coupons on this display.

Spotted: new L'Oreal EverStyle & EverCréme collections ("low-poo" gals, take note!)

Fans of L'Oreal EverPure/Sleek/Strong haircare: there are two new collections that are now surfacing at drugstores and I think that SOME of you are going to VERY happy about these (especially you low-poo or no-poo gals out there).

A huge thanks to reader Pam for this sighting--Pam spotted these at her local Rite Aid recently and was nice enough to share:

image credit: Pam for Nouveau Cheap

EverStyle is a new collection of alcohol-free styling products that are broken up into four catagories: Volume, Curl, Smooth and Hold. 

Spotted: new Organix Hydrating Macadamia Oil Collection

In 2011, the trend was argan oil. For 2012, the haircare trend seems to be macadamia oil, and Organix is doing their part to, once again, bring the trends to the drugstore (remember their argan and keratin collections released at the beginning of 2011?).

A huge thanks to my friend Kelly who spotted the display at her local CVS last week:

image credit: Kelly for Nouveau Cheap

Left to right:

Hydrating Macadamia Oil Shampoo

Hydrating Macadamia Oil Conditioner

Hydrating Macadamia Oil Dry Styling Oil

Hydrating Macadamia Intensive Moisture Mask

As you can see, all of these products retail for around $8 each at CVS.

If these are anything like all of the other Organix products I've tried, I bet they smell pretty amazing. Organix sure knows how to make deliciously-scented products.

Thanks so much, Kelly, for the great sighting!

Have you spotted this display in your area yet? If so, have you tried any of these new products? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

PS: I'm wondering how that Dry Styling Oil compares to the oil I reviewed yesterday. Hum...

New printable beauty coupons

As always, if you want any of these coupons, don't hesitate to print them because printable coupons could go "pouf!" at any moment.

• Like the Yes To Carrots Facebook page to receive a coupon for $3 off a $10 Yes To Carrots purchase at Walmart.

• Rite Aid's 25 Deals of Christmas continues and right now they have a $1 off coupon for Maybelline Baby Lips on their Facebook page. You can stack Rite Aid coupons with manufacturer's coupons (if you have them) for even more savings.

•  There's a new "mystery coupon" on the Bath & Body Works site. Now through 12/24, bring this coupon to your local BBW and you'll get between 20% and 40% off your purchase. You won't know the amount until you use it though, and it's only good in-store.

Know of any other new beauty coupons on the internet right now? Please share your info with us in the comments!

Free CVS Esscence of Beauty Hand Cream (but hurry!)

This just in: go to the CVS Minute Clinic Facebook page, fill out the form and you'll receive a coupon for FREE Essence of Beauty mini hand cream! You can redeem this coupon at your local CVS store, and you'll be able to choose between Sunflower, Japanese Garden or Citrus Coconut (Citrus Coconut is a favorite of mine).

This offer is running through 12/26 or while supplies last, so don't hesitate if you want it!

Fun with the Salon Express Nail Stamping Kit

I had some extra time on my hands recently when my computer was in the shop, so what better way to spend some down-time than by playing around with my little $9.99 nail stamping kit, right?

If you missed my original review of the As Seen On TV Salon Express Nail Stamping Kit (available at most major drugstores as well as Sally Beauty), you can see my detailed review, with tips and hints, here.

If you're looking for a last-minute stocking-stuffer for the nail polish or beauty fanatic in your life, I can't recommend this kit enough. Like I said in my original review, it takes some time and practice, but once you get it down, the possibilities are endless and it's just so much fun. This little kit has made me a complete nail stamping convert. I had literally never tried nail stamping before I bought this kit (I was so afraid!) but now I'm kind of addicted to it.

For this first look, I used the following two polishes:

Sally Hansen Color Quick Nail Polish Pen in Green Chrome

Sinful Colors Seaweed

CVS Beauty Clearance Sale Update

I just updated the master list with not only new products and shades, but a few new brands as well! Click here to take a peek.

Also, I wanted address a question I seem to be getting on a regular basis. I've been asked WHEN the CVS Beauty Clearance Sale ends. Well, based on past experience with this sale, it doesn't "officially" end. Since the point of this sale is for CVS to get old product out and move new product in, I've noticed that the sale usually ends when most of the old products are wiped out. If this sale is anything like the last Beauty Clearance Sales, we've still probably got at least two weeks (through the end of 2011) before it starts to wind down. But of course you'll get the best selection if you shop the sale NOW.

And I also want to let you know that last time around, when they reset the wall displays to accommodate the new products, some stores then moved the remaining clearance products to a big bin in the beauty department. Looking at my pic from the last sale, they moved the remaining clearance products to the bin in February, so again, we probably have a few more weeks to go.

I hope that helps, and if you have any new contributions for the master list, please don't send them to me via Twitter or Facebook. It's difficult for me to keep track of things coming in via multiple sources, so please leave your info on the master list post. Thanks so much!

Spotted: new Rimmel Lasting Finish 8HR Lipstick Collection by Kate Moss

A huge thanks to reader Jenny for this sighting! Jenny spotted the new Rimmel lipstick collection by Kate Moss at her local CVS and was kind enough to share:

image credit for all of the following photos: Jenny for Nouveau Cheap

Rimmel Lasting Finish 8HR Lipstick Collection by Kate Moss

Jenny said there were five shades total in this display and most of them were dark reds.

Review: Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment

A few months ago, my dear friend Yuliya sent me a random act of kindness care package and one of the things she gave me was this Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment. I'm beginning to think that Yuliya is a mind-reader because I had literally just spotted this product for the first time at my local CVS a few days before I received her package. I'm always interested in trying new glossing or finishing oils when I see them at the drugstore, and I had my eye on this one for sure. Luckily I didn't buy it though, because it showed up in my mailbox just a few days after I spotted it!

So now that I've been using it off and on for a few months, I'd love share my thoughts with you:

 Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment

(retail: $6.50, 0.34 oz)

This is the small bottle of Healing Oil Treatment, but it also comes in larger sizes. For more info check out the website here.