CVS Last Chance Sale Summer 2013

As many of you know, CVS has been having a Last Chance sale. They marked things 50%-75% off, which is a great deal, even if you consider that CVS usually has higher prices than Walmart or Target (with the exception of sales or the use of coupons). I really wanted to jump on this sale, but my grandfather was ill and I wasn't able to go about my day doing what I please. To make a long story short, he passed away and my time and money went to a 20 hour trip and family matters. - Most of the sale items, at least around my area, are gone. Some of the CVS stores have even taken down the sale banners. I happened to stop in a CVS that is in a town just outside of where I live, because I was waiting for my car to be fixed. I actually have never been in this CVS before, but it is nice. I did find a few clearance items, but most of it would not suit my skin tone or skin type. However, I did find 1 gem and couldn't pass it up! For $2.12, which was 75% off of the regular retail price, I found a Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick!

The color is #663 "Va Va Violet". It is a deep, dark purple. For those not familiar with Revlon lipsticks, they don't have a scent and they're pretty nice lipsticks for drug store cosmetics. I personally am not a fan of their rival, L'Oreal. I cannot stand the smell of L'Oreal lipsticks!

I have always been a fan of dark colors, especially purples and reds. (I also really like browns; more along the lines of cafe colors.) So, I was really satisfied with my find! From what I can tell from the other stores around here and on the Revlon site, it looks like this color has been discontinued. -I shall enjoy it while it lasts.

When swatched, this color is not as intimidating as some people may first feel it is. Obviously, for me, it's not an every day color and I don't think it would be for most of us, but I'm excited to wear it out! 

Wet 'N Wild Pop Art Craze Collection

As most of you know, Wet 'N Wild released a summer collection inspired by the 80's and Andy Warhol. People starting seeing these displays pop up last week and blogs & Instagram are flooding with people who are posting their findings and what they bought. The West Coast and East Coast seem to have gotten these displays in first and they are slowly creeping up from the South and down from the Midwest.

I have been on the hunt since I heard the first person that found them! Today was my lucky day. While most people have found these at Rite Aid or Walgreens, I found mine at K-Mart. I have been into several Walgreens and have yet to find them there; I was in 3 before I found them in K-Mart today. I want to share my experience though, because for some of you it might help you find them if you are the hunt as well. 

The nail polishes were on the front cosmetic display that you see when you walk in. It was not on the front side, it was on the back side. It looked like a full display, except for the green polish (Stand The Test Of Lime), but I don't know if that means someone bought 1 or that they didn't get that many in.

I did not buy the white polish (A Blank Canvas) as it looks like it is the same as their permanent white shade (French White). of the same line. It may possibly be a bit brighter as I tried to compare them in the store, but it could have just been the way the lighting hit the color too. I bought the rest of the shades.

Now here's the tricky part! I was frantic, because I did not see the eyeshadow trios! I looked about 3 times around the cosmetic area and was trying to find someone to see if the display was somewhere else or if they would be getting the display in. (Or, maybe they had, but hadn't put it out! -I was determined to get these!) I was just about to give up, because I could not find an associate. I went to put the French White color back and there they were!

Whoever stocked these decided to ditch the display and put them where the regular 8 pans are, because they had an empty spot. All 6 palettes were there, just behind each other. I bought 1 of each, which left 1 of each for someone else. So, there you go! Make sure you check EVERYWHERE, because you never know where they might put them. I have also heard that some Walgreens have been keeping them behind the counter if they have limited space, so make sure you ask someone (the best person would be a cosmetics associate) before you give up. Hope this helps!

***The price listed is for the 8 Pan. These trios rang up the normal $2.99 and the polishes were the normal $0.99.

I'm not going to swatch these, because you can find swatches all over the internet. I recommend "Oh Three Oh Four" for great swatches on the polishes. For the trio swatches check out "Nouveau Cheap" who also gives a great, detailed review! Also, "Vampy Varnish" gives a great up and close view!

I will be updating my blog later with my personal thoughts and feelings on the performance of this collection after I've had time to try it out! Any questions, just ask!