Hey Glossies,

Happy  Resurrection Day and  Happy Passover!

Here is the rundown of steals and deals of many of the sales at our favorite drugstores and beauty emporiums.

Ulta

No published sales, but check Sale Center for current discounts (including clearance). Will have sale information on April 11, 2010.

CVS

Cosmetics

• Covergirl Eye – BOGO 50% Off
• L’Oreal Cosmetics – 40% Off
• Maybelline Color Senstion Lip Color, Lash Stiletto or Colossal Mascara – $7
• Maybelline Great Lash, Expert Wear Shadow Quad, Shine Sensational Lip Gloss – $5
• Buy Revlon Foundation and Get a free Revlon Lip
  

Skincare

• Aveeno - Lotion, oil, cream 7.3-12 oz, bath treatment 8 pk., facial cleanser 5-6.7 oz, scrub 5 oz or pads 28 ct. (excludes Positively Ageless cleanser) $6.99
• Aveeno Facial moisturizer 2.5-4 oz or night cream 1.7 oz. – $14.99
• Aveeno Shampoo, conditioner 10.5 oz or styler 4-6.7 oz. – $6.49
• BUY Olay ProX Starter Kit & GET A FREE Olay ProX Exfoliating Cleanser 6 oz
• ALL Olay Definity Facial Care – $24.99

Sale ends April 10, 2010.

Rite Aid

Cosmetics

• Almay Powder, Concealer or Blush -$3 Off
• Covergirl Lip and Eye Color (BOGO 50% Off)
• Maybelline Mascara, Lip and Nail Cosmetics (BOGO 50% Off)
• Physicians Formula – Bronzers (BOGO Free)
• Revlon Lips and Nails (BOGO 50% Off)

Skincare

• Aveeno Skin and Bath Care (BOGO 50% Off)
• Biore Skin Care -$5.99
• Ola Regenerist or Total Effects Skin are (BOGO 50% Off)

Sale ends April 10, 2o10.

Walgreens

Cosmetics

• L’Oreal HiP or Studio Secrets Cosmetics – $3 Off
• Maybelline Cosmetics – (BOGO 50% Off)

Skincare

• Aveeno Facial, Hair and Sun – 25% Off
• Banana Boat Sun Care – $7.99
• Cerave Skincare – $2 Off
• L’Oreal Skincare (excludes cleansers) – $5 Off
• Neutrogena Facial Moisturizers, Healthy Skin Rejuvenator, Lotions or Skincare for Men – 25% Off

Sale ends April 10, 2010.

Meijer

Cosmetics

• Covergirl Trublend Cosmetics; Exact Eyelights Mascara, Shadow or Liner; or Lash Exact or Exact Mascara (BOGO 50% Off)
• CoverGirl Outlast Long Wearing Lip Color – $7.87
• Studio M Beauty Tools and Accessories – 25% Off

Skincare

• Neutrogena Sunscreen or Sunless Products – 20% Off
• Nutritioniste Facial Skincare – 25% Off
• Olay Pro X Facial, Cleansing, Moisturizing or Treatment – $17.99 – $61.99

Sale ends April 10, 2010.

KMart

Cosmetics

• Covergirl Face Cosmetics – BOGO 50% Off
• Rimmel Cosmetics (BOGO 50% Off)

Skincare

• Hawaiian Tropic (BOGO 50% Off)
• Jergens Natural Glow $7.99
• Olay Definity or Regenerists – (BOGO 50% Off)

Sale ends April 10, 2010.

Target

Skincare

• Neutrogena Ageless Intensive Tone Correcting Cream – $16.99
• Olay Pro-X Cleanser (.2 oz.) – $18
• Olay Regenerist eye roller (6 oz.) – $18

Sale ends April 10, 2010.

Happy Haulin’,

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,

Here is the rundown of steals and deals of many of the sales at our favorite drugstores and beauty emporiums.  Added to the list are Meijer, KMart and  Target stores.

Ulta

• Almay (B2GO Free)*
• Japonesque Brushes and Beauty Tools  (BOGO 50% Off)
• L’Oreal Cosmetics (BOGO 50% Off)
• Maybelline (B2GO Free)
• Napolean Perdis Foundation – (20% Off)
• Neutrogena (B2GO Free)
• Revlon Lip, Eye, Nail and Beauty Tools (BOGO Free)
• Ulta Brand Cosmetic Brushes and ULTA Professional Brushes (BOGO Free)

*B2GO Free – Buy 2 Get 1 Free

Sale ends April 3, 2010.

CVS

• Maybelline Cosmetics (BOGO 50% Off)
• Milani Cosmetics (BOGO 50% Off)
• Revlon Foundation, Powder, Blush, Concealer (BOGO Free)

Sale ends March 20, 2010.

Rite Aid

• Almay Cosmetics Foundation, Powder, Concealer or Blush (BOGO Free)
• Bonne Bell Cosmetics (BOGO 50% Off)
• Jane Cosmetics (BOGO 50% Off)
• L’Oreal Cosmetics (BOGO 50% Off)
• Maybelline Eye Cosmetics (BOGO 50% Off)
• Revlon Colorstay Cosmetics and Beauty Tools (BOGO 50% Off)

Sale ends March 20, 2010.

Walgreens

• Revlon Cosmetics and Implements  – 40% Off
• Rimmel Cosmetics – BOGO 50% Off

Sale ends March 20, 2010.

Meijer

• CoverGirl Clean Makeup or Pressed Powder 2/$7
• CoverGirl Lip Color or Eye Makeup (Excludes Outlast Up Color) $1
• Rimmel Eye, Lip or Nail – 40% Off

Sale ends March 20, 2010.

KMart

• Maybelline lip, nail – 33% Off
• Milani Cosmetics  (BOGO Free)
• L’Oreal Cosmetics (BOGO 50% Off)

Target

• CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless – $10
• Maybelline Lash Stiletto Voluptuous Mascara – $6
• Maybelline Cosmetics – 10% Off

Sale ends March 20, 2010.

Drugstore.com – BOGO 50% Off Sale on many brands

Sale ends March 19, 2010.

Happy Haulin’,

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,

I am introducing a new feature on Pumps and Gloss called Steals and Deals, a weekly rundown of many of the sales at our favorite drugstores and beauty emporiums.  Thanks to The Glam Doctor for reminding me of this wonderful idea.

Ulta

• L’Oreal Studio Secrets (BOGO 50% Off)
• LASplash Cosmetics (BOGO 50% Off)
• Revlon (B2GO Free)*
• Almay (B2GO Free)
• Maybelline (B2GO Free)

*B2GO Free – Buy 2 Get 1 Free

Sale ends March 13, 2010.

CVS

• Revlon Cosmetics and Beauty Tools (BOGO Free)
• Physicians’ Formula (BOGO 50% Off)
• CoverGirl Eye Shadow $3
• CoverGirl LashBlast, LashBlast Length, Luxe, Volume Exact, Lash Exact, Exact Eyelights mascara, shadow or 2-step Smoky Shadow Blast $7
• CoverGirl eyeliner $5

Sale ends March 6, 2010.

Rite Aid

• Covergirl Foundation, Powder, Concealer or Blush (BOGO 50% Off)
• Revlon Cosmetics and Beauty Tools (BOGO Free)
• Physicians’ Formula Bronzers and Face Powders (BOGO 50% Off)>
• All Nail Enamel (Excludes Revlon) (BOGO 50% Off)
• L’Oreal Lip Color, Lip Gloss or Lip Liner (BOGO 50% Off)

Sale ends March 6, 2010.

Walgreens

• Maybelline – 40% Off
• Neutrogena Cosmetics – (BOGO 50% Off)
• Revlon  Foundation, Concealer, Powder, Blush or Eye Cosmetics – $3 off

Sale ends March 6, 2010.

Hautelook

NARS Cosmetics get rave reviews from many beauty addicts.  Prior to a few weeks ago, I only owned one NARS Cosmetic product, Torrid Blush, which I adore.  I usually layer Torrid with MAC’s Refined Beyond Bronzer and Sweet As Cocoa blush….nice combo.

Since, I have been obsessed with pink eye shadows, I decided to see what NARS had.  I checked out Beauty.com because A. I get 5% cash back for every order and B. free shipping over $49, which is not hard to do (especially, if I linger on Drugstore.com)

So I ordered the NARS Duo in Sugarland, but when I got it, the “pink” side looked quite lilac, which is not a bad thing, but not what I thought it would be.  I do think the color is pretty as it has a hint of gold with the lilac.

I was still on the hunt for the pink.  I found a $10 off $60 coupon at Beauty.com. (Coupon expires 12/31/2008 and can be used more than once)  I purchased the NARS Brazil Duo and Pink Panther cream duo, which is absolutely delicious.  The “Pink” side of the Brazil duo is a mauvy red.

In the FOTD below, I used L’Oreal HiP Color Rich Cream Crayon in Unmistakable (Pink) as a base, which is similar to the Pink side of the Brazil duo.  The crease includes MAC Twinks and theBalm ShadyLady Caught in the Act Courtney e/s.  The highlighter shadow is the tan (goldish) side of the Sugarland duo. Liner is Hard Candy Super Slim Eye Pencil. (I love, love, love this liner because the line is not bulky). Mascara is L’Oreal Naturale in Black.

NARS Duo - Brazil (Pink Side)

I do like the NARS shadows that I have, but I do not think I will be purchasing much more…maybe a lipstick or foundation, which seems to be WOC friendly.  But you never know with me, I can be seduced by NARS.  I will keep you posted.

I will post the NARS swatches to the Swatch Gallery very soon.

Mix Maven

Since I love eye shadows and base, I decided to check out the Maybelline Cooling Effect Shadow/Liner.  I, first, came across them at Ulta.com.  The name intrigued me because I wondered if they were really cooling as the name suggests, so I purchased two, Sugar Plum Ice (deep rose pink) and Midnight Chill (navy).

Well, I am glad to report that the Shadow/Liner is creamy and cool.  The application is smooth on the eye (maybe smoother than NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils) and the colors are pigments.  (I could have worn each of them as eye shadows) I used the Cooling Effect Shadow Liner (Sugar Plum Ice) as a base for my lid.  The moisture of the Maybelline Cooling Effect Shadow Liner really allowed the Too Faced shadow  in Heiress (rose pink) to adhere with no problem (not that I have problems with Too Faced shadows adhering!) [Sidebar: I will upload an EOTD or FOTD to show the results of using this product.]  I wore the look for over 12 hours and there was no creasing. (Full Disclosure: I also used MAC’s Matte Gel and L’Oreal’s De-Crease Eye Shadow Base.)

I think if I lived in a mostly warm climate, I would stock up on these shadows, the cooling sensation is not overwhelming and made me feel refreshed.

The Pencil does not come with a sharpener. Any large barrel sharpener will do e.g. MAC Cosmetics Large Sharpener works fine and I am sure any other brands will work just as well.

Overall, I see more purchases of the Maybelline Cooling Effect Shadow Liner in the near future.

Overall Rating: 4
Price [Value]: 4 (Check Ulta ($5.99), Drugstore.com( $4.69) or your local drugstore. Prices will vary!)
Packaging Quality: 5
Would you buy this product again? YES

Since I mentioned NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils, here are some swatches, including one LA Colors All-in-One Makeup Stick that I have.

Stay Beautiful,

Mix Maven