a makeupey mood

If you know me in person, you know I'm not a huge makeup wearer. On my wedding day, my sister had to all but hog tie me to get (what she said was) a decent amount of makeup on me. I may or may not have been muttering something about the whores of Babylon. Not in reference to my sister, of course. And that wedding-day makeup? Still usin' it. Seven years strong, baby. Ahem.

So it's not often that I buy new makeup. And when I do, it's not the fancy stuff. Anyway, I bought some today and I really like it, so I thought I'd share! First up is Neutrogena's revitalizing lip balm in soft caramel, which goes on silky and has just enough color to keep me looking alive (not an easy feat in this weather).



I also got some Maybelline Expert Wear in charcoal smokes, which I love because it has "base," "lid," "crease," "outer corner," and "liner" stamped into the little eyeshadow trays. There's even a numbered diagram on the back. Totally awesome if you're a makeup idiot (points to self). It's an easy way to give your eyes that sultry smoky look (at least that's what I'm hoping).



And just for fun, Pure Ice nail polish in siren -- el cheapo polish that's good for a red kick. I don't wear polish often, either -- a boy in high school complimented my lack of nail polish once, and for some reason I always think of that when I paint my nails. Silly, I know.



And you? Have you discovered any fabulous beauty products lately, drugstore or otherwise?

(Totally unrelated, but I am flipping my wig over this salted caramel ice cream recipe. Must find evaporated cane juice at the health food store tomorrow.)