Wet n Wild Eye Set at Big Lots!

Here is another product that I saw at Big Lots!

This is a set of Wet n Wild eye products for $5.50.  It includes 2 i-Sparkle Eyeshadows in Star Clusters and 2 H20 Proof Blending Eye Pencils.  It looks like these eyeshadows were Limited Edition products in 2008.   

Make-Up at Big Lots - What's available in my store

Today I made a trip to Big Lots to check out their make-up selection.

Here are a few items I found...

L'Oreal Voluminous Original Mascara in Soft Black - $4

Physicians Formula Pressed Bronzers in various shades- $4

Physicians Formula Pressed Foundation in Translucent Medium - $4

There was a lot of new Revlon items.  I didn't get a picture of the smokey eye pencils.  I think they were $2.80.

Revlon Pure Confection Highlighting Face Powder - $4

Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Balm - $2.  I think these were limited edition.  The 3 colors looked pink, orange and glittery blue.  I'm not sure of the actual shade names.

Revlon Custom Eyes Shadow & Liner - $4

Hope this helps give you an idea of what to be looking for!!

Big Lots Find - Revlon ColorStay Soft & Smooth Lipcolor in Smooth Nude

I have found some great beauty products at Big Lots.  Recently I purchased the Revlon ColorStay Soft & Smooth Lipcolor in 350 Smooth Nude.  At $2, I figured it wouldn't hurt to add another nude lipstick to my collection.  As it turns out, I should have passed and saved the $2.

I was originally interested in this lipstick because it comes in a tube that is very similar to the Revlon PhotoReady concealer.  The concealer is smooth and creamy, so I figured the lipstick would be the same.

The lipstick is very smooth and creamy. It glides on easily and doesn't feel heavy on the lips. I think it feels more like a lip balm in texture than a lipstick.  In fact, the smoothness reminds me of the PhotoReady concealer.  It doesn't feel drying on your lips.  It smells like vanilla, and I LOVE that.

For some reason, I feel like it is too smooth, so it doesn't apply the color evenly.  If I put a lip balm on first, it is even more difficult to apply the color evenly.  It's almost like it doesn't "stick" to your lips over the gloss.

As I mentioned, I chose the color Smooth Nude.  If you read my post on the Maybelline Porcelain Collection in Nude Nuances, you know I'm a sucker for nude lipsticks.

Unfortunately, this is another nude that just does not work for me.  It looks like a concealer on my lips, so I look sickly with it on.  I would say it has too much orange in it for my fair complexion.  I prefer a nude with a bit more pink or brown. 

I can layer other lipsticks on it, but who wants to take the time to layer when you have a color that looks great by itself. 

Bottom line:  My biggest problem with this lipstick is the color.  I LOVE the vanilla scent, and it is quite moisturizing for a lipstick. These lipsticks have been discontinued, but if you find them at Big Lots, I say pass.  You can find much better products, newer products from Revlon, so save yourself the $2.

Big Lots Find - CoverGirl Lashblast mascara

I recently discovered that the Big Lots near my house sells make-up!  Today, you can use this coupon for 20% off your entire purchase!  Since I have a have a Big Lots Buzz Club Reward card (you can sign up free!), I was able to get 20% off my purchase last night.  


I read online that Big Lots had the CoverGirl lashblast mascara for $1.50, so I ran to my Big Lots to see if I could find it.  CoverGirl's lashblast Volume is one of my favorite mascaras, along with the Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara. 

Here is what I picked up:

I bought two of the three types of lashblast that Big Lots had.  From left to right, you see the lashblast Volume in Very Black, lashblast Volume in Black, and lashblast Fusion in Black.  Big Lots also had lashblast Luxe, but I wasn't interested in a shimmer mascara.


If you haven't seen this mascara before, this is a close-up of the wand.  It's more of a plastic wand, so some may not like it.  I like that it can really get in my lashes to separate them and fully coat them with mascara. 

This is the limited edition packaging, so that's why these are no longer available in stores.

After the 20% off coupon, I was able to pick these up for $1.20 each!  They are typically close to $7 at Target.  I will definitely be stopping by my Big Lots more often to look for more beauty bargains!

Big Lots Find - Revlon Super Lustrous lipgloss

I am starting to love the beauty deals at Big Lots. I have also posted about the CoverGirl lashblast mascara that I picked up from Big Lots $1.20 each!  They also had Revlon Super Lustrous lipgloss.  I picked up the Revlon Super Lustrous lipgloss from Big Lots a few weeks ago, but since it's still available, I wanted to let you know the details!

As you know, Big Lots tends to get beauty products when colors that have been discontinued or the packaging changes.  I believe some of these colors have been discontinued, but one is still available through Ulta's website for $6.99.

I picked up four colors in Coffee Gleam, Glossy Rose, Nude Lustre and Life's a Peach.  

I actually had purchased Nude Lustre a few months ago from Target.  The only difference that I can tell is that the newer packaging for Nude Lustre (shown below) also has the French translation for the color.  You can see that compared to the other colors, the label on the bottom of the tube is slightly different. 

I was able to pick these up for $2 each!  

Here are the swatches.

Coffee Gleam, Glossy Rose, Nude Lustre, Life's a Peach

I really like the Revlon Super Lustrous lipglosses.  They are very slightly tacky, but not sticky.  They feel thick and smooth on your lips and have a nice color payoff.  They can be worn alone or over a lipstick.  Nude Lustre is still my favorite, but I actually have Glossy Rose on right now.  The shine make my lips look full and soft.  They all have some shimmer to them, but I don't feel like I have glitter on my lips.  

At $2 each, they are definitely a steal!