Discount Makeup and Cosmetics

This is rather time sensitive. I happened to visit Harmon Face Value yesterday because I wanted to pick up Revlon ColorStay foundation. Before I even reach the Revlon section, I quickly spotted some great discounts on NYX products they are having this week in the store. I also brought my SECRET WEAPON, Bed Bath and Beyond COUPONS. I used to think Buy One Get 2nd 50% off is big at those drugstores (CVS or Walgreen, their original prices are generally higher than Walmart and Harmon), until I discovered the power of BBB coupons. I always carry them in my purse. You can't go wrong with these coupons, you can use them at Harmon and in multiples as well (they even take expired ones, this is in Jersey and I am not sure about other states). I had 10 of the 20% off per item coupons and 1 of the $5 off from $15 purchase. As far as I know, Harmon has the lowest prices on makeup and cosmetics. Although Walmart should have somewhat close prices, but you can't beat the coupon value (unless they are having clearancs or super sale at other stores). Most importantly, I think Harmon is the only local store that sells NYX products and I am able to sample some. After all, the saving could be bigger than buying from NYX site with pro discount. I certainly took the advantage of it. The only drawback is that Harmon does not carry all the colors, nor the Round Lipstick (only BLL).

Here are the fabulous purchases I made with these marvelous coupons.

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NYX Products (Jumbo pencil is on sale also, but I already have good amount of them)

Black Label Lipsticks
$7.29 (on sale for $4.74 with 35% off + my 20% off coupon)
Final cost $3.79

BLL105 Cherry
BLL106 Peachy
BLL108 Dusty Rose
BLL114 Diva
BLL117 Earthy

Lipliner Pencil
$3.50 each and I bought 5 of them (used $5 off BBB coupon)
Final cost $12.50 for 5 and $2.5 each

803 Burgundy
809 Mahogany
810 Natural
813 Plush Red
817 Hot Red
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Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Quad
$4.69 (used 20% off coupon)
Final cost $3.75

04Q Charcoal Smokes
06Q Amethyst Smokes

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Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter
$5.79 (used 20% off coupon)
Final cost $4.63

025 Peach Parfait

I immediately wanted to try this color, when I saw the ad in Glamour magazine. It just look so springy and lovely on Emma Stone.

Emma Stone with Peach Parfait

Me with Peach Parfait

The color is a warm peach almost coral shade with a bit of golden shimmer. I love it on Emma Stone, but still had doubts in my mind if it will look good on me (I usually don't go for the color that has orange tone in it). Surprisingly, it looks very flattering on me but nothing like how Emma looks in the ad. My lips tend to be pigmented sometimes (depends on the weather and mood lol), I think that is why the redness of my lips tone down the orangy color. I think this is going to be my everyday lipstick for now on, but I still want to try something more peachy like the ad shows. Maybe Tutti Frutti?

PS. I do have a small complaint about the packaging. Color coordinated casing is GREAT, but the bottom part of lipstick is rather tiny for me to have a better grip when pulling out the lipstick. I don't know if it's just me, but I do not have enormous hands.

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Revlon ColorStay Foundation
$9.79 (used 20% off coupon)
Final cost $7.83

200 Nude
240 Medium Beige

I have read a lot of great reviews about this product, people claim that it is the perfect dupe for Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation. I was certainly happy with my MUFE (my best choice for a flawless look so far), but thinking it doesn't hurt to try the another product and not to mention the price is only less than a 1/4 of what MUFE cost.

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Enjoy shopping, but don't break your bank!!

Kardashian Kolors Spring Collection

The famous Kardashian Kolors Holiday Collection launched on November 25th, 2011. I have been busy with my wedding preparation and couldn't have time to get my hands on them. Not to mention, all the good colors were sold out most of time. If I wanted them badly, I could have ordered them online from like Amazon, for over 10 bucks. I didn't think it was all that necessary. I recently just spotted the colors I want at Walmart and of course, they have the best prices on cosmetics (comparable to Harmons). I quickly grabbed Kim-Pletely in Love and Wear Something Spar-Kylie. In terms of other colors, I already have something similar, so I gently gave them the "passed" for NOW.

Kardashian family certainly knows their business strategy and quickly launched their Spring 2012 Collection in store February 2012 to keep the good momentum. Nicole by OPI announces seven new Kardashian Kolor shades this time to be exclusively sold at CVS.



Kardashian Kolors Spring 2012 Collection

I recently just purchased One Big Happy Fame-ily (I love purple nail polish). Although I do like other colors from the collection as well, but I don't plan to own every single one of them. It's still on the pricey side for me to spend on a nail polish, I would prefer to stay under $5 range . As for the seasonal colors, I would be even happier to spend under $3.

I am always the fan of shiny and glittery color nail polish. It looks like a cream based purple color from the bottle, but it's actually a shimmery lavender (just enough shine). It goes on smoothly and sheerly, so you do need 3 thin coats from this color to have your nails completely covered (I think some of other colors need only 2 coats)



One Big Happy Fame-ily

with two coats



with three coats

Overall, this color looks really nice on fair skin color (which is what I have). It stays on nicely for a good week (with base and top coat). I also picked up couple other Revlon spring colors that I will do swatch and review soon.

Happy reading!!