Nouveau Cheap readers have spoken: Your favorite lipstick texture is...

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I can't recall another landslide like this in the three years I've been doing these reader polls. Wow! So what's the most popular lipstick texture around here? I think it's pretty obvious...
What's your favorite lipstick texture?(2,842 total votes)

A whopping 1,280 of you (out of a total of 2,842 votes) chose Creme as your favorite finish when it comes to lipstick. I've gotta say, I was happy to see this because it's my favorite too, and I hope that means that many of you might be happy to see more creme lipstick reviews here on the blog!  
I'd say Matte, Satin and Sheer were pretty much tied for second, with Frost coming in last.
So...how do you feel about the results of this poll? Do you agree or disagree? I'd love to hear from you!
PS: The new Reader Poll for October is now up (see right-hand sidebar) and I'd love it if you would take a minute to vote. As always, we'll meet back here to discuss the results next month!

HOT drugstore sales starting tomorrow (Sunday, 9/30)

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I've been working as quickly as possible to get the Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales post up tonight instead of tomorrow because I wanted to give you plenty of time to prepare for some fantastic deals headed our way. Sadly, I'm not quite done and I have to head out for dinner, but my usual post  will be up by tomorrow morning at the latest (morning my time, that is, and you know I'm in CA!). 
So until then, here are some can't-miss deals that start tomorrow (Sunday, 9/30):
CVS: ALL Wet n Wild cosmetics will be BOGOFREE (9/30 - 10/6)(This is not a typo. Everything's buy 1 get 1 FREE) CVS: Spend $10 on any Physicians Formula cosmetics get $7 Extra Bucks (9/30 - 10/6)(A product can be $9.99 and still qualify for the Extra Bucks)
Rite Aid: Spend $15 on any EcoTools brushes get $5+UP (9/30 - 10/6)
Hopefully this heads-up will enable you to get to your drugstores bright and early tomorrow for the best selection! (And apologies to those of you who don't live near a CVS that carries Wet n Wild...some stores carry NYC and some carry WnW and it all depends on the region).

Beauty-related coupons in the Walgreens October Coupon Booklet

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It's the end of the month again (can you believe it's already October?!) so you know what that means: time for the new Walgreens Coupon Booklet! For those new to Walgreens, this is a free booklet that you can get in-store and these coupons can be combined with manufacturer's coupons, if you have them, for even more savings.
Here are the beauty-related coupons in the October Coupon Booklet::(courtesy of Wild for Wags)
$4/2 Bioinfusion Shampoo or Conditioner 12 or 16 oz, Treatments or Select Stylers 4 to 10.6 oz
$1/1 Broadway Nails Impress Press-On Manicure or Kiss Nail Dress Fashion Nail Strips
$2/1 Garnier Fructis Blow Dry Perfector 2-Step Smoothing kit
$1/1 lnfusium 23 Shampoo or Conditioner 16 oz or Leave-in Treatment 8 or 16 oz or Pert Plus 2 in 1, 13.5 or 25.4 oz
$2/1 John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Colour
$1/1 L’Oreal Project Runway Cosmetics
$2/1 Neutrogena Shampoo 4.4 to 16 oz or Conditioner 6 to 8.5 oz
$3/1 Neutrogena Face Cosmetics
$2/1 Nexxus Hair care 1.7 to 33.8 oz$2/1 Renpure Organics Shampoo or Conditioner 16 oz
$1/1 Revlon ColorSilk Hair Color
$1/1 Revlon Manicure or Pedicure implements
$2/2 Olay Body Wash 23.6 oz or Gillette Body Wash 16 oz
$1/1 Purell 8 oz
$2/2 Softsoap Body Wash 15 or 18 oz
For the full list of coupons in the October Coupon Booklet, click here.
Wow, there are some great coupons for beauty-lovers this month! I think I'll finally be trying the Bioinfusion shampoo and conditioner I've had my eye on for weeks now. And if you haven't picked up any L'Oreal Project Runway stuff yet, be sure to use that coupon this month before you make a purchase.

Beauty-related Rite Aid Video Values Coupons for October

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The new October Video Values coupons are now up and there are some nice coupons for beauty-lovers this month. As always, Video Values coupons can be combined with manufacturer's coupons unless otherwise specified. If you're new the Rite Aid Video Values program, registration is required (it's free to join), and you'll need to view brief videos before you'll have access to these coupons.
Beauty-related October Video Values coupons:
Aveeno Hair Care - Save $1Axe Hair Care - Save $1Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy product - Save $1Dove Hair Care Products - Save $2got2b - Save $2L'Oreal Ever haircare - Save $1Marc Anthony Easy Lites At-Home Highlighting System - Save $2Nexxus Hair Care Products - Save $2
ColorSilk or ColorSilk Luminista hair color - Save $1Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter - Save $2
Revlon Colorstay 16 Hour Eye Shadow Quad - Save $2
Revlon Nail Enamel - Save $1SensatioNail Starter Kit - Save $10TRESemme haircare product - Save $1
For the full list of October Video Values coupons, click here.As always, Rite Aid will probably run sales this month to coincide with these coupons so watch the weekly sales to maximize your savings.

The Lipstick League – week of 9.24.12

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Lipstick League Question of the Week: 
How does your makeup routine change from summer to fall?
G's answer: Since I have such oily skin regardless of temperature, my foundation/concealer/powder combo really doesn't change too much throughout the year, but in the fall I start to wear more of my blushes that don't seem to survive as well in the heat of summer. I also love wearing deeper reds and berry shades on my lips, as well as matte lipsticks, which I don't usually wear in the summertime. As for eyes, I pretty much wear whatever colors I love all year around, so that doesn't change much. One thing I love about heading into fall is that I feel like my beloved earthtones are back "in style" again and the pastels, brights and neons of summer, that don't usually work for my coloring, are less present in drugstores for a while. It's "my" time again. Yay!
Links of the Week:
Prime Beauty – adds some BAM! to her usual neutral eye look with 6 great green eyeliners. 
Phyrra – shares her tips and tricks for How to have the Best and Brightest Hair!
we heart this – ever wonder what a beauty blogger buys when she’s the one paying? Find out with Stef’s latest Bluemercury and Kiehl’s haul.
Clumps of Mascara – is giving away THREE $50 gift cards to Sephora.com. Wanna win one?
EauMG – Oud has been the “it” note in niche perfumes for awhile. We’ve smelled dirty ouds, rose-ouds, and ouds for dudes. Finally, we have a pretty, pretty princess oud – Review of HEELEY Agarwoud extrait parfum.
Lipglossiping – looks for the thorns among the roses in Balenciaga’s latest fragrance, Florabotanica.
Gouldylox Reviews – Read the tale of the FNO That Never Was and find out how you can scare sharks right out of your bathtub!
Nouveau Cheap – tried her first Asian BB cream, Missha Perfect Cover SPF42, and tells you exactly why she loves it more than her American BB creams.
Pink Sith – Reviews butter LONDON nail polish in Knackered by using .gifs and pictures, and is giving away 2 more nail polishes from butter LONDON to boot!
Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Prime Beauty – Lola’s Secret Beauty blog is a little known gem in the blogosphere. Lola has excellent taste in cosmetics and a beautiful writing style. A must read!
How does your makeup routine change from summer to fall?

Killer Sunshine

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Hey all,

As most of my readers would know, I have a strong view on the importance of sun protection (especially within scorching Australia). I know that we all love the sunshine; but it is also important to remember that the sun can definitely be a killer. 
I was approached by one of the creators of the below graphic, and asked whether I wanted to share it with my readers. I do. 
I think that it points out some very important facts to remember, and would love if you would all have a read.


Source: Http://www.insurancequotes.org

For more on my sun protection views read here. 
And most importunely, share the information you have read here today! 
Hope you all have a great night! xx
*This post is not sponsored, I just wanted to share. 

Jurlique Rose Moisture Plus Range - Review

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Hey all,
Sorry for the little hiatus from blogging! Things have been hectic around here; exciting, but hectic! Anyway, hopefully everything will now be back to normal, and you will be hearing from me as often as ever! 
I thought that I would restart with an exciting skin care product review! I have been dying to publish my review on these range of products, so am definitely excited to have finally done so. 
I have been struggling with dry skin this winter! I usually have combination skin, and excessively dry skin has never been a problem for me in the past. But this winter, flaky and tight skinned hell has broken loose. 
I have tried quite a few products over the last couple of months, in an attempt to get my skin back under control; some have helped, others not so much. This range of Jurlique products has most definitely helped! 

Rose Moisture Plus Collection


Moisturising Cleanser 



What I Love

• Removes the majority of make up easily (will still need to remove eye makeup seperately though) 
• Natural ingredients, so it is better for your skin. 
• Australian owned. 
• I adore the smell. 
• Cleanses without drying. 

Moisturising Cream

• Highly moisturising.
• It seemed to improve my skin’s radiance after a couple of weeks.
• Dense cream, so a little goes a long way. 
• Natural ingredients.
• Australian owned. 

Due to having combination skin, this probably isn’t something that I could use in summer, as it is quite moisturising. Rosewater Balancing Mist 



This is something that I remember using a long time back, and I do remember loving it back then. Nothing has changed - I still think that it is fabulous! 

• Refreshes and hydrates skin, without removing makeup or making oily.
• Great for travel (especially air travel) 

These products seem to work very well with my skin this winter, and it will be interesting to see how my skin handles them as the weather warms up. I think that they are all well formulated, and I love knowing that I am using more natural products. I also ran off to the shops and purchased the Jurlique Herbal Recovery night cream, so a review on that will be coming soon! 


What is your favourite Jurlique product? 


Hope you all have a great night! xx* Products were provided for consideration. All opinions are honest, and my own. 

MAC Lipstick Giveaway!

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Hey all,

It's giveaway time!!
I have been planning to do another giveaway for a while now, but have just been held up time after time. But here it is, finally! 
I was a bit caught up on what to give away, but I decided that I would giveaway two of my favourite MAC lipstick shades - Lady Danger and Girl About Town.



I have two sets up for grabs, so two winners will be drawn. All products are brand new. 
This giveaway is also open internationally and will run for two weeks. Please only enter once, so that everyone can get a fair chance! 


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Hope that you enjoy this giveaway & best of luck! xx

On My Cheeks: NARS Blush in Taj Mahal

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Hey all, 

We all hear so much about NARS blushes and their high quality, and most of us know the 'famous' shades quite well. Shades like 'Orgasm', 'Deep Throat' and 'Exhibit A' are absolutely gorgeous, but they are not my favourite Nars blush shade. 
Taj Mahal is, and hopefully you shall soon see why! 

The Shade A gorgeous orange-bronze, that looks absolutely amazing on darker skin tones. It has slight shimmer. Isn't as scary as it looks in the pan, and blends out like a dream. 
What I Love - Absolutely stunning colour. - Highly pigmented, as all Nars blushes tend to be. - Smooth, creamy and east to blend. - Long lasting and fades out evenly. - Sleek and stylish packaging. 
What I Don't - The price of NARS products in Australia are quite a lot higher than overseas. I would recommend buying online from the USA; either from a site that ships internationally, or by using a parcel forwarding service. 
Where to Buy: Mecca Cosmetica, Mecca Maxima & Online. 
For online Nars purchases, I like to use - Kiss and Makeup
Price: In store - $45 AUD Online - $26 USD
Swatches 
Without Flash 

With Flash 

Blended

Quite a difference, huh? The terrifying aspect of the shade seems to just melt away when it is blended out. 
This is one of my favourite blushes. I have nothing else quite like it, and love it for that exact reason. If you are a darker skinned lady, I definitely recommend that you try it out! 
What is your favourite NARS blush shade? 
Hope you all have a great night! xx

Kit Cosmetics Eyeshadow in That's Hot

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Hey all, 

I hadn't tried many Kit Cosmetics products for a long while, but got drawn in by their bright, gorgeous lipstick's (review soon to come) and have been expanding my horizons ever since. It's a wonderful brand, with great shades, high quality and adorable packaging. 
I was shopping the other day, and just could not walk past this eyeshadow. It is such a gorgeous shade, and didn't look like anything else that I had in my collection. 

The Shade A gorgeous deep, shimmery and multi-dimensional purple.
What I Love - Highly pigmented, one swipe colour. - Creamy and blends easily. - Has shimmer, but is not overpowering. - Long lasting, especially with a primer. - I adore the packaging of all Kit products as well! 
Where to Buy: Mecca Cosmetica, Mecca Maxima, Myer and Online. 
Price: $19.95
Swatches 
Without Flash 
I though that I would put two pictures in, as I just couldn't capture the beauty of the colour as much as I wanted to. 


With Flash 

I'm a sucker for purple shadows (or anything purple for that matter), and am certain that this shade will become a favourite in my collection! 
Have you tried any Kit products? Which product is your favourite? 
Hope you all have a great night! xx

Kit Cosmetics Eyeshadow in That's Hot

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Hey all, 

I hadn't tried many Kit Cosmetics products for a long while, but got drawn in by their bright, gorgeous lipstick's (review soon to come) and have been expanding my horizons ever since. It's a wonderful brand, with great shades, high quality and adorable packaging. 
I was shopping the other day, and just could not walk past this eyeshadow. It is such a gorgeous shade, and didn't look like anything else that I had in my collection. 

The Shade A gorgeous deep, shimmery and multi-dimensional purple.
What I Love - Highly pigmented, one swipe colour. - Creamy and blends easily. - Has shimmer, but is not overpowering. - Long lasting, especially with a primer. - I adore the packaging of all Kit products as well! 
Where to Buy: Mecca Cosmetica, Mecca Maxima, Myer and Online. 
Price: $19.95
Swatches 
Without Flash 
I though that I would put two pictures in, as I just couldn't capture the beauty of the colour as much as I wanted to. 


With Flash 

I'm a sucker for purple shadows (or anything purple for that matter), and am certain that this shade will become a favourite in my collection! 
Have you tried any Kit products? Which product is your favourite? 
Hope you all have a great night! xx

Trilogy Everything Balm

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Hey all, 

I usually have combination-oily skin, but in Winter it takes a stroll down the 'dry as hell' route. Chuck the flu into the mix and I end up with flaky, painful skin - especially around my nose. I have loved Trilogy products for a long while, and use their Cream Cleanser, Antioxidant Rose-hip Oil and Vital Moisturising Cream. Knowing this, a friend recommended that I tried this balm to tackle the problem bits around my nose, and I have used it for that and so much more! 

What Is It?- An all purpose balm containing Omega 3 & 6, natural super emollients and a range of vitamins and antioxidants. 
What Can It Be Used For? - Soothing dry skin. - All over nourishing & protecting. - Healthy nails. - Massage oil. - Lip conditioning. 

What I Love - Extremely versatile - can fix almost everything. - Smells gorgeous. - Packed full of natural ingredients. - Adorable packing (we all know that I am a sucker for it). - Reasonably priced. 
Where to Buy: Priceline, Adore Beauty
Price: $18.95 for 45ml and $29.95 for 95ml. 

I love this stuff! When they said it was multi-purpose, they weren't lying. And not only can it be used for a range of things, it works well for all of them as well. I have used it for problem dry bits, as a cuticle oil, as lip balm and it calms down bites, cuts and burns a lot as well! 
Keep one at home, and keep one in your bag - it's handy as hell! 
Hope you all have a great night! xx

Gorgeous Cosmetics Lipstick in Eternal Bronze

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Hey all, 

I walked past the opening of a Gorgeous Cosmetics store in Brisbane city a while back and as they were promising amazing deals, I just had to go inside. Before this point, I did not even know that Gorgeous Cosmetics existed! 
Well, I am glad that I do now! They have some snazzy looking products, and what seems to be an amazing and unique range of shades - just like this Eternal Bronze lipstick. 

The Shade A gorgeous red bronze, with slight shimmer. 
What I Love - I usually can't stand lipstick's with shimmer in them, but they seem to have got the balance just right. It isn't too overpowering at all. - Gorgeous shade that compliments almost any look. - Smooth and creamy - applies like a dream. - Long lasting, even through eating and drinking. 
What I Don't - Harder to locate, but products can be bought online. - Shimmer is left over after colour fades. 
Where to Buy: Instore at Gorgeous Cosmetics, or online  http://www.gorgeouscosmetics.com.au/
Price: $35.00
Swatches 
Without Flash 

With Flash 

On My Lips

Excuse my blemish! 

I usually don't appreciate shimmer in lip products at all, but somehow it seems to work in this this shade. This shade would especially work wonderfully on darker skin tones, but I am sure that the fairer ladies out there can pull it off too! 
Hope you all have a great night! xx

Matches Fashion Style Boards

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Hey all, 

I absolutely adore online shopping, possibly even more than shopping in stores. There is something marvellous about being able to max out your credit card whilst still in pyjamas (I don't max it out often, I swear!). This being the case, when I was contacted to do a post on Matches Fashion - I couldn't resist. 
This is not a sponsored post, I just wanted to share this pretty nifty site with you! 
What Is Matches Fashion? 
An online shopping destination for both men and women which boasts brands such as: Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Chloe, Lanvin, Missioni and many more! It could be compared to Net a Porter, but is easier to navigate. 
The prices are better than what is found in-store, so it is really a great option if you want an investment piece. Sales are also very common. 
Style Boards 
I don't need an excuse to play with style boards, and Pinterest is one of my favourite past times - but I created three style boards to show you. All three represent my personal style and are of items found on Matches Fashion. 
Look 1 

Alexander McQueen Victorian Lace Jacquard Knit Dress - $1, 964Alexander McQueen Water Snake Moulded Clutch - $1, 505Eddie Borgo Gold Cone Bracelet - $524Gianvito Rossi Suede Fringe Edge Shoes - $543 
Look 2

Diane Von Furstenburg New Della Dress - $465Mulberry Clover Charm Cuff - $194Sophie Hume Zip Top Shopper Bag - $737Tory Burch Classic Reva Ballet Shoes - $227Diane Von Furstenburg Rory Ankle Boots - $349
Look 3

Colette by Colette Dinnigan Oscar Half Sleeve Dress - $453Shourouk Leimotive Icon Necklace - $2853.1 Phillip Lim 31 Minute Clutch Bag - $356Charlotte Olympia Ava Flower-Print Pumps - $666
Now, I wouldn't usually spend this much on day-to-day looks, but this site is great to pick up some investment pieces here and there. And I am definitely eyeing off the green Alexander McQueen clutch! 
Do you believe in buying investment pieces? Why/why not? 
Hope you all have a great afternoon! xx

MAC Lipstick Giveaway - Winners Announced!

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Hey all, 

The MAC lipstick giveaway is now over, and the winners have been drawn. 
Before I announce them, I would like to say a big thank you to all of you who entered, commented, tweeted etc. All my lovely followers make giveaways a bundle of fun for me, so thank you! 
Now, for the winners! 
Hana Clay 
and
Catarina Martins
You will both be receiving MAC Lady Danger and Girl About Town lipsticks! I have contacted the winners by e-mail. 
For those who didn't win this time, don't sweat it - I am sure that I will have another giveaway soon ;) 
Hope you all have a great day! xx

Purple Acid Green Eyes

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I think it's just so nice to add a small vivid detail to a really dark look!
And what goes better together with purple than green?!
If you don't want to use colours on your lid you could always go with black or brown smokey eyes and then add that extra detail to it.
Try pink, blue, green or what ever colour you fancy to make your eyes pop!
You won't get disappointed, nor your surroundings!!!

I used:Primer - NYX JEP in MilkShadows - Inglot Eyeshadow in AMC Shine 22, AMC 73 & Pearl 43, Sleek Ultra Matte V2 Palette (Noir & Ink), Illamasqua Powder Eyeshadow in Sex, Yaby Cosmetic Eyeshadow in HighlightedEyeliner - Illamasqua Precision Ink in AbyssEyepencil - NYX Slim Eye Pencil in Black & Acid GreenMascara - Eyeko Curvy Brush Mascara
Lashes -  from eBayEyebrow - Illamsqua Fine Pencil in Peace with Yaby Brow Shade in No. 2

Enjoy!
Phlox