Ouch! A Stye In My Eye!

Have you ever had a stye in your eye before? I've had my first experience with it, and I hope it's also my last. So, what happened? Why did I get a stye, and just how bad was it? Keep on reading to find out...

Out of the Box: Benefit They're Real! Push-Up Liner

Product purchased by me

A gel liner in a push-up pen with an angle brush? Yes! It can create a perfect wing line with ease? Yes!! It's in matte black and long-lasting? Yes!!! Give it to me now!
 When I first saw Kandee Johnson's video on the new Benefit They're Real! Push-Up Liner, I knew I had to add it my makeup stash.

Photo credit: Sephora.com

Spotted: Maybelline Dream Wonder Foundation

Spotted at CVS 

The new Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid-Touch foundation ($7.99) has finally made its way into local drugstores. This new foundation is say to be a dupe for the Armani Maestro. It's has an oil based formula that has become quite popular (think L'oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder & Physician's Formula Youthful Wear Spotless).

Swatch This! - Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow

Product purchased by me

Some of you may have seen the new Milani display of Bella Eyes Gel Powder eyeshadow popping up at your local drugstores. As the display boasts:
               "A First! Pure Color. One Stroke Application. Power Wear."

Spotted: Cover Girl+ Olay Concealer & Foundation

While at CVS today, I stumble upon a new product/ collaboration with Covergirl & Olay! A new undereye concealer and foundation! Pictures & details after the jump!

EDIT: I purchased both the concealer & foundation after finding it on sale. My review & demo is here

Maleficent Inspired Makeup Look

With the new Maleficent movie out in theaters, I was inspired to create a look integrating both the classic Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty version) and the new Maleficent.

This look is pretty simple, with my own little twist on it. It's not too dramatic and can be worn as a day or night look. 

*Disclaimer: this is not a tutorial on how to look like Angelina Jolie's Maleficent.

Out of the Box: Miss Manga Mascara (by L'oreal)

Ever since I read on Nouveau Cheap's blog about the Miss Manga mascara coming to the US, I've been keep my eyes peeled for it in stores. And one day, I walk into Target, and lo and behold! There it was, all in it's pink and black, and kawaii packaged glory! Needless to say, I snatched one up.

Find out my first impression after the jump!