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Beauty On A Budget

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One of my favorite places to find great deals on beauty products in CVS!  They always seem to have great sales and with their extra bucks rewards and their CVS Beauty Club.  (I don’t know about you, but I always spend my extra bucks on more makeup!)

If you aren’t already enrolled in the CVS Beauty Club, you really need to sign up!  For every $50 you spend on beauty products you receive $5 in extra rewards bucks.  It is like getting paid to buy things that you would already be buying!  Click HERE to sign up. (by the way, this is not an affiliate link, just a really great deal!)

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Here is a list of the great deals going on this week at CVS!

  • Beauty on a budget CVS | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com25% of all Wet n Wild cosmetics (excludes clearance)
  • All Maybelline eyeshadow palettes (The Nudes, The Blushed Nudes, etc.) $9.99 each
  • All Lumene skincare 25% off; spend $20 get $5 Extra Bucks (limit 1 on Extra Bucks offer, excludes clearance, trial/travel, and 0.5 oz. jars)
  • Spend $10 on any Milani cosmetics get $4 Extra Bucks (limit 3, excludes clearance)
  • Spend $12 on any Almay cosmetics get $4 Extra Bucks (limit 6, excludes clearance)
  • Spend $15 on any e.l.f. cosmetics get $5 Extra Bucks (limit 3, excludes clearance)
  • Spend $15 on any Maybelline cosmetics get $5 Extra Bucks (limit 3, excludes eyeshadow palettes and clearance)
  • Beauty on a budget CVS | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comSpend $15 on any L’Oreal cosmetics get $5 Extra Bucks (limit 3, excludes clearance)
  • Spend $15 on select Burt’s Bees lip cosmetics (includes the new lipsticks) get $5 Extra Bucks (limit 1, excludes clearance)
  • Spend $15 on any Beauty 360 cosmetic brushes or implements get $5 Extra Bucks (limit 2, excludes eye palette and clearance)
  • Spend $15 on any Sally Hansen nail get $5 Extra Bucks (limit 1, excludes Miracle Gel Top Coat and clearance)
  • Spend $15 on any MUA Makeup Academy products get $5 Extra Bucks (limit 2, excludes gift sets and clearance)
  • Spend $15 on any Nuance Salma Hayek products get $5 Extra Bucks (limit 1, excludes clearance)
  • Beauty on a budget CVS | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comBOGO1/2OFF all NYX cosmetics (excludes clearance)
  • BOGO1/2OFF all Revlon cosmetics (excludes clearance)
  • BOGO1/2OFF all CoverGirl eye cosmetics (excludes clearance)
  • BOGO1/2OFF all Physicians Formula cosmetics (excludes clearance)
  • BOGO1/2OFF all Rimmel cosmetics (excludes clearance)
  • BOGO1/2OFF all Garnier skincare (includes the new Micellar Water); spend $15 get $5 Extra Bucks (limit 1, excludes clearance)

Do you shop for beauty products at CVS?  Are you going to be picking up any of these items on sale this week?  Let me know what you get, I would love to hear about it!

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Mini Drugstore Haul Review

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Good Buy or Goodbye?

Back in September I posted a Mini Drugstore Haul.  I have had plenty of time to use the products, and I am ready to give a full review on them.  I am going to use a simple “Good Buy” or “Goodbye” rating 😉

Here is what I bought in September:Mini Drugstore Haul | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

As you may remember, I love the Maybelline SuperstayBetter Skin Foundation.  During the summer I was a wearing the shade 20, but now that it is winter I need a lighter shade so I picked up 15, the next shade down.  (I have actually even picked up the 10 shade.  I am so pale!!!)  One of my favorite things about it is that it lasts all day!  I have written a full review on this foundation that you can read HERE.  My opinion hasn’t changed, I still love this foundation!  This Maybelline Better Skin Foundation is a Good Buy.

Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless foundation | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comMaybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless foundation  I had heard so many so many great things about the Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless foundation. I wanted to try it out for myself.  I bought the shade 115. I really like it! I cannot believe how inexpensive this foundation is!  I really wish it had a pump.  If it came with a pump, I think I would actually like this foundation better than the Better Skin Super Stay.  That being said, this is definitely a Good Buy!

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comThe Maybelline Great Lasht mascara is basically like the most iconic of all mascaras.  Surprisingly, as much as I love Maybelline mascaras I had never tried this one.  Until I was talking about this mascara with my sister, I didn’t realize that they sell it with different brush size options!  Personally,  I like a bigger brush on my mascaras. Next time I will get it with the larger brush.  I have to say, I think it definitely lives up to all the hype. This Maybelline Great Lash mascara is a Good Buy!

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Garnier Clean + Balancing Daily Exfoliator for Combination Skin

Garnier Clean + Balancing Daily Exfoliator for Combination Skin  I recently wrote an entire post about this daily facial scrub.  If you want to read it you can click HERE.  I would repurchase the Garnier Clean + Balancing Daily Exfoliator for Combination Skin.  I have enjoyed using it these last few weeks.  I feel like it is just not the right choice for my skin at this time of year.  I will try it again in the summer months and see if my skin reacts to it in a different way.  The Garnier Clean + Balancing Daily Exfoliator for Combination Skin is a Good Buy.

Simple MicellarWater  I had such high hopes for this!  I have heard so many people talk about this Micellar water from Simple.  It is just ok for me.  It does not take waterproof makeup off well at all and forget about it if you wear waterproof mascara like I do.  It isn’t a bad product, but it isn’t a miracle worker either.  I have other similar products that i like better, for me this one is a Good Bye.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comAussie 3 Minute Miracle  I LOVE this!  It is awesome. I can’t quite place my finger on the scent to describe, but maybe a sweet citrus vanilla/orange creamsicle scent.  I don’t know, I just really like it.  It leaves my hair feeling super soft and healthy.  I have already repurchased this two more times since I originally tried this one in September.  In my opinion, Aussie 3 Minute Miracle is a very Good Buy!

As for the Suave lotion, I have been using it for years and know that it is something that I love and will repurchase over and over again.  Not to heavy or greasy, not to overly scented. Comes in a huge bottle and lasts for a long time. Suave lotion is a Good Buy!

Have you used any of these drugstore products?  What did you think? Good buys or goodbyes?

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*I bought all of this with my own money.  As always, all the opinions are all my own. 🙂

Make up · Review

New From Maybelline

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Maybe she’s born with it?… In my case, nope, it is most likely Maybelline!

So many of my favorite products are from Maybelline.  The brand as a whol is one of my favorites.  When it comes to foundations and mascaras, they know what they are doing!

They have recently come out with several new products!  I’ll list them in the order that I would apply them if I were to be putting my makeup on.

First up face…

Dream Matte Mousse Foundation.
Maybelline claims that this foundation is ideal for normal to oily skin and provides medium to high coverage.   It comes is 12 shades. They suggest that this foundation be applied with their new Dream Blender.  This Dream Blender looks like a beauty blender with a handle.  Not too sure about that, but maybe it is worth giving a try.
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Dream Velvet™ Foundation
This is their first “hydrating matte foundation.” It is supposed to be for normal to combination skin,with medium coverage giving a soft-matte finish.  They claim that the “unique gel-whipped formula”  will keep skin hydrated for 12 hours. Once again Maybelline suggests using the Dream Blender to apply this foundation.

Maybelline | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comFace Studio Master Contour
3-step face contouring kit.  This contour palette is available in 2 shade combinations, light to medium 10 and medium to deep 20.  Each palette includes three color shades a contour/bronzer, blush and highlight.   Maybelline claims that this palette will make contouring the face easy. In my opinion the “contour” shade in the light to medium palette looks like more of an orange like bronzer shade than a true gray toned contour shade. Ok, seriously, does anyone ever use the brush that is included with these things?!  Why do they even waste the supplies that it takes to make these little pointless brushes?

Moving along to the eyes…

The Rock Nudes Palette
This 12 shade palette is supposed to be easily broken down into quads, trios and duos.  It is supposed to “deliver the ultimate smoky rock nude look and bring out your inner rockstar.”  Hmmmm, I personally don’t think that I have an inner rock star…
Did any of you get any of the other “Nudes” Palettes that Maybelline released this past year?  Although many of the previous palette shades looked beautiful, due to all the poor reviews that I read and watched, I personally didn’t purchase any.  Not sure if I would venture to buy this one either.

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Eyestudio Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Pencil
This is Maybelline’s first gel eyeliner in a pencil form.  This eyeliner comes in 10 different shades. They claim that it is and ultra smooth waterproof formula that is long-lasting with up to 16 hours of wear.

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Maybelline | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comLash Sensational Luscious Waterproof Mascara
Maybelline’s original Lash Sensational Mascara quickly became a cult favorite.  I have purchased it, but it is still in the package and I haven’t tried it out yet.  Now available in a “luscious waterproof” formula, I am excited to see if it lives up to the hype of the original. The brush is supposed to “envelop lashes with a precious oil-infused formula from root-to-tip” while causing the lashes to fan out.
I don’t know how a waterproof mascara can also have oils infused in it, but I guess I will find out if I use it.  Although, I may just wait until I hear some reliable reviews before I rush out and buy it for myself…

Maybelline Eye Studio Brow Drama Pomade Crayon
This is their first ever brow pomade crayon available in 4 shades.  According to Maybelline you can get the perfect brow in just one easy sweep that both sculpts and tames!  If only everything in life were that simple… Maybelline | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Last but not least…Lips…


Color Sensational Vivids Lipcolor
Available in 10 different matte, “bold, vivid shades, that glide easily onto the lips”.  The formula is supposed to give full color coverage and be comfortable and creamy with a smooth application that dries to a “velvety” matte finish.  Clearly Maybelline is loving the word “velvety” this season.  I have seen a few reviews that say that these vivid matte lipcolors are not actually a true matte liquid lipstick, but actually more of a liquid cream.  It seems as if they never actually fully dry down and become matte.
I personally don’t usually like matte liquid lipsticks.  I want my lips to always be shiny, slick, and glossy.  That being said the chances of me trying these out is pretty much next to none.  I have to say though, the color selection is really pretty.  

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Available in 10 vibrant, matte shades in a range of colors from Nude Flush to Electric Pink to Vivid Violet.

Do you love Maybelline like I do?  Are you planning to try out any of these new products? Let me know in the comments what you have tried and if it is worth picking up.

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maybelline-new-york-the-colossal-volum--express-mascara | /lookingjoligood.wordpress.com Weekly Product Highlight: Maybelline COLOSSAL VOLUM’ EXPRESS® WATERPROOF MASCARA IN GLAM BLACK
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Weekly Product Highlight: Maybelline COLOSSAL VOLUM’ EXPRESS® WATERPROOF MASCARA IN GLAM BLACK

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Mascara is my jam! Lol!  I love to have beautiful eyelashes.

Snuffleupagus' eyelashes | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comWhile I do have longish lashes, they are super straight and droopy. They remind me of Snuffleupagus’ eyelashes from Sesame Street. I have to curl them or they stick straight down.  They cannot handle regular mascara, I have to use waterproof mascara if I have any prayer of keeping a curl.

I am so jealous of all you girls that never have to use an eyelash curler!  My sister has naturally dark curled lashes, so not fair!

All that being said, I am super particular about mascaras! I expect A LOT from my mascara.  I want a beautiful natural yet volumized, lengthened, not clumpy look with no flaking and an all day hold.  That isn’t too much to ask for is it?!

I have gone through a lot of trial and error with mascaras.  Unfortunately, it took me a while to figure out that I needed to be wearing a waterproof mascara. I have a whole graveyard of mascaras that did not work for me!   After doing some research and trying so many different mascaras, I have finally found my all time favorite waterproof mascara.

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I love the Maybelline VOLUM’ EXPRESS® THE COLOSSAL WATERPROOF MASCARA IN GLAM BLACK.  It gives me a a beautiful natural yet volumized lengthening not clumpy look with no flaking and an all day hold.  That is exactly what I am looking for 😉Maybelline VOLUM' EXPRESS® THE COLOSSAL WATERPROOF MASCARA IN GLAM BLACK. | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

What does the Maybelline website have to say about it…

COLOSSAL LASHES IN JUST ONE COAT!
CREATES 7X THE VOLUME, instantly
WATERPROOF COLLAGEN FORMULA + MEGA BRUSH

Why You’ll Love It

For the lushest, most gorgeous smudge-proof lashes.
• Waterproof collagen-enriched plumping formula and exclusive Mega Brush build 7X volume with one quick sweep
• Contact lens safe and ophthalmologist-tested
• Waterproof, also available in Washable formula

For Best Results

Sweep brush from root to tip to plump lashes and achieve dramatic volume. Do not let dry between coats. Removes easily with soap and water or Expert Eyes® Moisturizing Eye Makeup Remover.

The Maybelline website claims that you can easily remove this mascara with soap and water… um no!  You definitely need an oil based waterproof makeup remover!  I personally recommend that you make your own using my simply DIY makeup remover. 

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Easy DIY Makeup Remover

What about you? Have you tried any of the many Maybelline mascaras? Have you tried the Colossal Volum’ Express Waterproof Mascara? What has your experience been? Did you love it? Hate it? Holy grail? Just ok? Did you have any clumping or flaking? Have you noticed anything different from what I found? Let me know in the comment section below.

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Fashion/Style

Soft Hughes

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Soft Hughes

 

TIBI crepe top
tibi.com

Grey sweater coat
victoriaswing.com

Raxevsky pants capri
$54 – pret-a-beaute.com

Butterfly tote
shein.com

Irene Neuwirth 18k earrings
marissacollections.com

Multi layered necklace
genuine-people.com

ROSSOFORTE cotton shawl
$105 – yoox.com

NARS Cosmetics lip gloss makeup
$29 – liberty.co.uk

Maybelline face makeup
$9.72 – target.com.au

Nyx blush
$8.76 – target.com.au

Essie nail color
kohls.com

Make up · Review

Mini Target Haul

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If there is one thing I don’t need it is more makeup from Target.  If there is one thing I love to buy it is more makeup from Target.  Yesterday Target had a 25% off deal on beauty items.  I was already planning to pick up a few things, so I was pretty excited about the extra 25% off.

If you have been around Looking Joli Good for any amount of time, you know that I love the Maybelline Better Skin foundation.  The formula is awesome and the wear time is amazing. (click HERE to see my full review of it.)  I just need to point out that the difference is huge between the shades Porcelain 10 and Ivory 15!  Ivory is much to dark for my winter skin and even at my fairest, 10 is still way too light.  That is why I also picked up the NYC bronzer.  I have heard good things about it, so hopefully it will work out for me when I use them together.

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I already know that I love the Aussie 3 minute miracle as well as the biore deep pore charcoal cleanser. I am also repurchasing this elf duo eyeshadow.  It is a bit powdery, but I really like the way that the colors look on me.  Plus for 25% off, I couldn’t pass it up.

I am planning on doing some reviews on my recent hauls.  I know I personally like to see what people haul, but I also like to hear the review of the products after they have been used for a little while.

Hope you are having a wonderful day!

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Make up

Makeup Starter Kit

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If you are new to make up and are looking for some great products to get to a great start.  Here is a list of some products that I think work well and are affordable for a beginner!
Makeup Starter Kit

 

Berry blush
amazon.co.uk

Rimmel face powder
$6.08 – boots.com

NYX matte eye shadow
$14 – nordstrom.com

Wet n wild eyeshadow
$7.54 – nelly.com

NYX party makeup
$18 – nelly.com

Fashion/Style

Festively Fall

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Festively Fall

Karen Millen blue cardigan
$150 – johnlewis.com

Camisoles tank top
pinkqueen.com

Chicwish midi skirt
chicwish.com

Coach red purse
coach.com

Novica jewelry
novica.com

Maybelline lips makeup
$20 – nelly.com

H M blush
$11 – hm.com

Neon nail polish
nylon.com

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Drugstore Haul

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Drugstore Haul | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comIf you know me in real life, you know that if I am not at home, church, or at my kid’s school, most likely you can find me at Target!  I love that place!  They take all of my coupons, plus have cartwheel and mobile coupons. So, that being said, that is where I got all of these things.

I love Pantene!  It is my all time favorite shampoo/conditioner brand!  Even when I have used other higher end brand hair care I always end up coming back to Pantene.  I am interested to try out this new Ultimate 10 BB Creme Conditioner  and the Nature Fusion Moisturizing Shampoo with Melon Essence.

I have been enjoying the Maybelline Fit Me Foundation and wanted to try out the Fit Me Concealer.  Of course, I also had a coupon.

I love the YES to Grapefruit Daily Facial Scrub, so I am wondering if these facial wipes will be good.

I love Maybelline mascaras, and have heard so many great things about the Lash Sensational Mascara but I have never tried it.  I had a $2 off coupon, so I figured I would buy it and give it a try to see if it lives up to the recommendations.

Let’s face it, the EOS lip balm packaging is super cute!  I have tried the Strawberry one, and I have to admit I was less than impressed by it.  I was told that the vanilla mint one is different and better than the others.  So, I am giving this EOS Visibly Soft Vanilla Mint Lip Balm a try.

I still had some Garnier coupons left and decided to give The Soothing Remover Cleansing Towelettes for Sensitive Skin wipes a try.

I had a coupon for the Herbal Essences Happy Go Lather Body Wash and decided to give it a try.  It smells delightful.

If you are interested in seeing some other things I have recently purchased and have been trying out, check out my recent mini drugstore haul by clicking HERE

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Mini Drugstore Haul

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Remember those Maybelline and Garnier coupons I posted at the end of August? Well, I finally used them (and a few others) and picked up a few things at the drugstore today.

As you may remember, I love the Maybelline SuperstayBetter Skin Foundation.  During the summer I was a wearing the shade 20, but now that the fall/winter is coming I need a lighter shade so I picked up 15, the next shade down.  I love that this foundation has a pump!

Do you keep tabs on recommendations from other beauty “gurus”?  I have heard so many great things about the Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless foundation, so I wanted to try it out for myself.  I bought the shade 115.  I’ll let you know how I like it.

The Maybelline Great Lash mascara is basically like the most iconic of all mascaras.  As much as I love mascara, surprisingly, I have never tried this one.  I am looking forward to seeing what I think and if lives up to the hype.

I have been using Yes to Grapefruit Daily Facial Scrub for about a month or so now, and I do really like it.  I figured I would try out the Garnier Grapefruit version and see how it compares.

The Simple MicellarWater and Aussie 3 Minute Miracle are both product that I have heard so many YouTubers talk about.  I figured that since I had a $2 off coupon for both of them, it was definitely worth giving them a try.

As for the Suave lotion, I have been using it for years and know that it is something that I love and will repurchase over and over again.  Not to heavy or greasy, not to overly scented.
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