Discovering - TheBalm

I have heard of TheBalm many times before, thanks to all the blog posts I have seen featuring their gorgeous products. I just didn't know which part of the brand I should tackle first. So I made a small list of few products and forgot about them once I stepped a foot in Sephora. It's just really difficult to follow a list and is very easy to lose track in that store! :D

While shopping at TjMaxx the other day, I decided to check out the bath/body/beauty area....and what do I see? A huge shelf of TheBalm goods! Score!


First Impressions of the brand...

 - TheBalm has great sense of humor, product/shade names clearly show that!
- Cute and fun packaging
- All products (at least the ones I have shown in this post) are compacts, in other words come with mirrors
- Even more importantly majority of TheBalm products are formulated without Parabens, Sulfates, Synthetic Fragrances/Dyes, Petrochemicals, Phthalates, GMOs and Triclosan

I didn't include any swatches in this as this post is just a haul/first impressions post. I think it'd be more appropriate to include swatches with reviews which I will do for each as I try them.
 
Bahama Mama
Bronzer


Frat Boy
Peach/Apricot Blush


Shady Lady Vol. 3
9 Shimmery Eye Shadows/Eyeliners


Meet Matt(e)
9 Matt Shades


Betty-Lou Manizer
All-in-one Gold Highlighting/Bronzing Powder, Eyeshadow

If you have been wanting to try TheBalm (at more affordable prices) definitely check out your local T.J.Maxx or Marshalls stores. I know these stores can be totally unpredictable but in my opinion it's worth a try! I got all of these products for at least half off their retail prices if not more.

Hope you're all enjoying your weekend! ♥

Have you tried any of these products?
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58 comments:

  1. lilladylifeAugust 20, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    WOW! i was actually in TJ Max+Marshalls last night and u scored!!!!!!! all they had was non stop H20 and Philosphy but there was a Shisiedo sunscream and Clarins blush! I once saw NARS there too! those places are hit and miss for sure u sure hit!!!

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  2. stefanilyAugust 20, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Hopefully you'll manage to find some of the other larger palettes there, I found the Balm and the Beautiful palette at mine!

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  3. VidaAugust 20, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Woww I've been trying to get my hands on thebalm stuff for a while now, but it's so hard to find for me! I lovee the packaging of these products, it makes me want them so much more =)

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  4. Rachelmorgan132August 20, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Half Off!! Wow!!! i am impressed i will be stopping by my tj max tomorrow!! *crossing my fingers* I have always eyed the balm but cautious about ordering online!!

    Thanks Rachel

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  5. sanaAugust 21, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    These are super cute!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Wow the matte palette was there? I always say that this brand is so underrated and kicks Benefits ASS! I love using the Mary Lou-Manizer as an eyeshadow. Have fun babe!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Oh wait... I just realized you have the bronze version. Mine is a highlighter. LOL

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  8. BlushinglovesAugust 21, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Wow!!Love the packaging hun and thanks for the post,the palette is so pretty!!Hugs&kisses

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  9. Eden-Avalon Celeste-DeamoneAugust 21, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    WOW! I'm really surprised by this! I've never been to a TJ Maxx. I want that Meet Matte palette!

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  10. Miss LAugust 21, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    These shimmery eyeshadows seem very pretty :)

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  11. TackyblueeyeshadowAugust 21, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Great bargains! I quite often see The Balm products in TK Maxx in the UK too. I must go back in to see if there is anything there at the moment. I have Hot Mama! Blush which is really gorgeous. I'd love to try more in the range. Love the look of FRATBOY blush! x

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  12. Junella TuAugust 21, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    haha I just picked up a whole bunch of things myself at Tj Maxx! I love most of their products and I wish my TJ had the matte palette! But it did have everything else you mentioned. Great haul!

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  13. Diane11792August 21, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I WANT I WANT I WANT all of these products especially the frat boy blush.pls ebru post a review of that first before all the other products.if that's okay with you because i'm dying to see the swatches of it.it looks so gorgeous.pretty please post the review soon.thanks for posting this ebru looking forward to more posts from you.absolutely loving your blog.=D

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  14. Kelly C.August 21, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    these look great! Frat boy looks like such a pretty blush

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  15. StealMyHeartLoveeAugust 21, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Amazing purchases! I wanted to try out this line for some time now, I'll have to get it to. Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to read your reviews on each product. ;)

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  16. DanielleAugust 21, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Ahh! I JUST went to TJ Maxx last night and found loads of theBalm goods there! I just posted on it and then saw your post! Amazing deals! Love everything you picked out. Now I know where to go to get my theBalm fix! The Mary-Lou Manizer is one of the best highlighters I have tried, can't wait to see what you think of Betty-Lou!

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  17. Ricquetta FrancisAugust 21, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    WOW! What an amazing find! Would love to see swatches of the shadows :D

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  18. JessicaGettingCheekyAugust 21, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I can't believe these are at TJ Maxx! I've been really interested in The Balm lately, this is a great find!

    ♥ Jessica

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  19. OMAAugust 21, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Wow you went all out lady! I have a blush from them, and the bronzer that you mentioned. I love the bronzer, but it only works for me in the summer, in the winter it's a little too dark...I'm going to have to pack it up soon :(

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  20. RaiAugust 21, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    You're going to love Frat Boy blush! One of my favorites lately. My hunt begins! lol

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  21. Jennifer FitzgeraldAugust 21, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    How cute I can't believe tj Maxx had these items!! I'm going to check out mine ;) xo

    Jenn
    imperfection-isbeauty.com

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  22. Alex_KayAugust 22, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I love love love Shady Lady Vol. 3 and Frat Boy. TheBalm is a totally underrated brand! Enjoy!

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  23. Andrea91401August 22, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Ive been wanting to try the balm that matte eyeshadow pallet look pretty might need to stop by Marshalls and see what they have.

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  24. kslepianAugust 22, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    That is impressive!
    I have the Shady Lady Vol. 2 palette and I love it!
    I'd also love to see a review/swatches of the "Meet Matte" palette and the bronzer :)

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  25. MaureenAugust 22, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    OH MY GOD so I eventually did go to TJ Maxx and there it was!

    I got "The Balm and the Beautiful" which is 16 Shadows/liners, 2 lip/cheek stains and 1 gloss
    Blush set "Down Boy" and "Frat Boy"
    annnnd "Betty Lou Manizer"

    they also had the Meet Matt(e), couple of blushes, a highlighter... goooood stuff! they didn't have Shady Lady though :(

    anyway, thanks for posting this!

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  26. KalmoAugust 23, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Aw awesome haul at TJ Maxx. My store always has opened and gross products.

    I like the company's sense of humor and packaging. Very cute, looking forward to your review. I really want to check out TJ Maxx and Marshalls now. XD

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  27. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    These stores are such a hit or miss it's not even funny. I hope you'll be able to find them too, if you're looking for them :) Actually my store was packed with H2O, Philosophy as well and I also saw a Shiseido sunscreen (and was tempted to buy!) but I stayed away :) What sucks is usually people terrorize the crap out of makeup, I've seen many messed up palettes!

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  28. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I saw the palette you're talking about but passed because I don't really like lip products/blushes in palettes since I usually bring my lipstick/blush along for touch-ups :) Glad you were able to find it though, enjoy it! :)

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  29. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Packaging is to die for, I love them too :) I hope you'll be able to find them! <3

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  30. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Yep it's hard to believe! I hope you were able to find them Rachel :)

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  31. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    I know right! :)

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  32. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    As shocking as it is, yes it was there...few of them :) Hey now don't talk smack about your brand :p It is underrated though, what the heck they make some amazing stuff - loving them so far :)

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  33. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Haha now you make me want Mary Lou-Manizer too! :p

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  34. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    You're welcome lady, glad you liked it! xoxo

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  35. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I was too, so surprised that it makes me wonder what all these products were doing at TjMaxx. They definitely don't feel/smell old but it's kind of weird...If you have a TjMaxx where you live, definitely check it out you may find it! :)

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  36. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    They are :)

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  37. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Definitely worth to try, you never know :) I've seen Hot Mama many times but unfortunately wasn't able to find it at TjMaxx, I will keep checking to see if I can find it :)

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  38. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Yesssss!!!! Glad you were able to find some goodies :D Enjoy them! <3

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  39. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Thanks so much Diane, I will review the blush first :D I have a weakness for blushes and since you requested it why not! :) Glad you enjoy my blog <3

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  40. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Thanks Kelly, I think it would look gorgeous on my different skin tones too :)

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  41. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Thanks hun, you better runnnn to TjMaxx/Marshalls :D

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  42. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    I hope they keep getting more stock of thebalm AND even more makeup brands...haha we're obsessed! :) I had a hard time deciding between Mary and Betty at first...hope I like Betty :D

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  43. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I know I still can't get over it :) I will be doing swatches hopefully within a week :)

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  44. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Right! Who would have thought...did you check out your stores?? :)

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  45. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Well it was hard not to when I saw the prices :D I think I know what you mean, it does look like it'd be too dark for winter, even for me :/

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  46. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    I already do, how gorgeous! :) I hope you can find them at your stores lady!

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  47. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    I feel like I was the last person to try Frat Boy :) but I'm glad I finally had the chance, it's so beautiful! It totally is and I don't know why!

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  48. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Hope you can find it, I love all the colors!

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  49. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    They had Shady Lady Vol 2 as well but of course it was messed up because someone decided to swatch them lol I will be doing reviews on them within a week or so :)

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  50. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Yayyyyy! So happy you were able to find all of those goodies Maureen, enjoy them! :) You're very welcome!

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  51. ebrushkaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I know what you mean, my store usually has a lot of opened and surprisingly even stolen makeup as well! TjMaxx definitely needs to put makeup in protective boxes as they do with their perfumes. It only makes sense! I hope you can find some products you like at your stores, can't beat the prices! :)

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  52. JessicaGettingCheekyAugust 24, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I haven't gotten the chance to go yet because the nearest TJ Maxx to me is quite a ways away! I'm hoping to go this weekend :)

    ♥ Jessica

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  53. maffionistaAugust 25, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    I know these products? Aren't these sold at Sephora? I like the funny names and funny packages
    http://maffionista.blogspot.com/

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  54. ebrushkaAugust 25, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I need to stop thinking everyone lives in the same place as I do lol I somehow think it's easy for everyone else to go to one of these stores because I live close to them :D Hope you find them doll!

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  55. ebrushkaAugust 25, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Yes they are sold at Sephora, except I got them for 50% off at discount stores ;)

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  56. Diane11792August 26, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    aww thanks for granting my wish.you really are my beauty fairy god mother.hahahah.now i just have to wait patiently for the review.thanks again. =D

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  57. Alison KassAugust 30, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    hey girl, thebalm is soo underrated- i have been using their products for years and <33 them! i went to tjmaxx as soon as i saw this and scored some more products! i got a set of the betty lumizer and the mary luminzer together and they are gorgeous. i might go back and get an eyeshadow palette! their eyeshadows are SO pigmented and creamy, they are honestly some of the nicest eyeshadows i have ever used. their concealer is also awesome if you ever get a chance to try! AND the blush called hot mama is a nars orgasm dupe, except its wayyy more pigmented so it may seem darker, but its a peachy pink with gold shimmers just like orgasm. just wanted to let ya kno!! <333

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  58. ebrushkaAugust 30, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    I will have to agree with you, this is my first time using their products and I'm already in love! I'm glad you were able to find all those products, yay! I would love to try their concealer too but haven't been able to spot any at TjMaxx just yet, I will keep my eyes open for it though. Thanks so much for your recommendations :)

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