While in New York City last Friday, I definitely noticed that bold lips are hot-hot-HOT this year. So, I was glad when I received Smashbox's Be Legendary lipstick in Fuchsia Flash....
read moreMakeup and Beauty Posts By: Chrissy
Follow @mycosmeticbagAbout Christine Pham
Chrissy, whose full name is Christina Pham, is a young web designer with six years of experience in creating graphic art and web sites. She has worked on sites such as Feiya Cosmetics, The Sample Sale, Urban Watch & Co, Kaikea Entertainment, Pasta Bravo, OGEL Coach, Cornerstone Patio Covers, and Exhibit Outsource; taking each site from conception and design to launch. She specializes in graphic design and front end development. She is also a pianist and vocalist, trained classically from a very young age, and loves all kinds of art... which could be the reason for her obsession with makeup. She spends a minimum of $100 a month on cosmetic products alone, and loves to play with different colors and pigments. Take a look at her growing collection!
This is the look I sported at The Makeup Show blogger preview event. I completely overslept that morning and showed up an hour late so I have no idea what I missed out on du...
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Youngblood Cosmetics sent me some of their Luminous Cream Blush, and they happened to send me the perfect color for my complexion - a new shade called Pink Cashmere! ...
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So I did this while getting ready to go dancing on Friday night, but then we ended up just getting dinner and then went to see the Avengers instead. So I was pretty overdressed. Bu...
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Today I really wanted to try using gold eyeshadow as a liner. Originally I was going to do kind of a sea blue eye, but then opted to go with a simple black smokey eye. I also got a...
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Welcome back to our monthly comments contest! The way this contest works is at the end of every month, we’ll look at all the comments that were made throughout the month and cho...
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A new month is finally here and that means our April Comments Contest has ended! Find out if you're the winner of TWO free Benefit Cosmetics gift sets: Tan About Town, and Full Gla...
read moreIMATS NY 2012: Makeup Galore! (Part 2)
Here’s Part 2 of my products/exhibitors photos from IMATS NY 2012. I know it took me a while to post this up, but I’ve been a bit preoccupied, so I apologize! Hopefully our my IMATS posts have been keeping you…
read moreParting Your Hair To Suit Your Face Shape
The shape of your face plays a major factor in how you wear your hair. Depending on how you part it, you can play up the best features of your face, or tone down things that you don’t want to draw attention to. Read our tips for parting your hair to suit the shape of your face in this interactive slideshow.
read moremyCosmeticBag Makeup Madness Giveaway!
Welcome to myCosmeticBag Makeup Madness! Here’s your chance to win a Royal and Langnickel 13 Piece Pink Essentials Synthetic Hair Brush Set and $50 Sephora Gift Card, just by showing your love for myCosmeticBag! Read on for more details.
read moreIMATS NY 2012: Susan Joy Hand-Made Makeup Brushes
Needless to say, there was a lot to take in at IMATS, especially for my first time. But one humble little booth that really caught my eye this weekend was Susan Joy Design. These one-of-a-kind hand-made brushes are just so…
read moreIMATS NYC 2012: Beautiful People
My favorite thing about IMATS was all the awesome makeup art being showcased on all these beautiful models. I made sure to take a ton of pictures, but here I’ll share some of my favorites. There’s also a ton of…
read moreGlobal Hair Trends For Spring/Summer 2012
Courtesy of Guido Palau and Redken, we’re able to bring you a trend report for hair trends seen globally for the Spring/Summer 2012 collections at fashion week.
read moreVideo: IMATS NYC 2012 Haul and Highlights + Mini-Reviews
My IMATS NYC product haul, and other highlights from my first time at IMATS. Check out my Hard Rock Pixie FOTD that I mention in the video. Products: Royal and Langnickel 13 Piece Pink Essentials Natural Hair Set Cozette Cosmetics S175 Eye…
read moreFOTD: Hard Rock Pixie
So, I must have come back from IMATS inspired or something, because I never go this over-the-top. Also, I desperately need to get my eyebrows threaded. Beauty in the Breakdown Eyes All over lid: MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream: 8…
read moreIMATS NYC 2012 Makeup Galore! (Part 1)
For my first time at IMATS, I was totally blown away by all the beautiful and talented people, all there to celebrate their common passion for makeup. I had the privilege of meeting respected figures in the industry, like Khuraira…
read moreNational Brow Week: Benefit Cosmetics Raises Eyebrows!
Benefit Cosmetics has declared April 16 – 22, 2012 - National Brow Week. The San Francisco-based beauty brand dubbed “The Brow Authority” and known for its fun instant beauty solutions has been shaping brows for over 35 years. The week long festivities celebrate…
read moreWhat’s in My Cosmetic Bag: Dana Delaney
With almost ten years in the makeup industry, Dana Delaney is a leader among LA-based makeup artists. While it is often her strikingly inventive and original work that garnishes immediate attention, Dana’s talent also resides principally in her capacity for…
read moreFOTD: Gingerbread Latte
This is one of my every day looks (pretty much what I’ve been sporting for the past couple months), but I thought it would be interesting to see what it would look like on my friend, Candy! Candy generously agreed…
read moreWhat’s in My Cosmetic Bag: Yisell Santos
After earning a degree in Advertising Design and Graphic Arts, Yisell decided to take art to a new level and work with a 3 Dimensional canvas. With over 8 years experience and advanced makeup skills, Yisell is quick, comfortable with…
read moreApril Comments Contest
Welcome back to our monthly comments contest! The way this contest works is at the end of every month, we’ll look at all the comments that were made throughout the month and choose a winner based on who made the best…
read moreMarch Comments Contest Winner
We’re happy to announce the winner of March’s Comment Contest! Read on to see if you’re the lucky winner of a FREE Sugarpill Cosmetics 4-Color Burning Heart palette!
read moreWhat’s In My Cosmetic Bag: Carmen Tse
Carmen Tse is a makeup artist based out of Vancouver, Canada. She has worked in Japan and Vancouver perfecting faces on camera, and in shows and weddings. Read on to find out what’s in her cosmetic bag, as well as some of her trade secrets.
read moreLive from The Makeup Show LA 2012
Stela and Jenn are live on the scene at The Makeup Show LA 2012 – The beauty industry’s largest PRO only event where the top industry artists and pro-driven companies present the newest products, seminars, forums and hands-on workshops…
read moreMarch Comments Contest
Welcome back to our monthly comments contest! The way this contest works is at the end of every month, we’ll look at all the comments that were made throughout the month and choose a winner based on who made the best…
read moreFebruary Comments Contest Winner
Congratulations to Anakaren Cardenas for winning our first monthly comments contest! She commented on Marie’s “Wanted: The Perfect Liquid Eye Liner” and shared her favorite Milani eyeliner that she got from Target: “I’ve tried a couple & Im currently in…
read moreFOTD: Mood Ring
I got myself Urban Decay’s Book Of Shadows IV from a Hautelook sale and I knew I wanted to create a look using its amazing jewel toned eye shadows. It was kind of fun playing with eyeshadow again… While this…
read moreFebruary Comments Contest
Introducing our new monthly comments contest! We haven’t figured out a catchy name for this contest yet so if anyone has any ideas, feel free to comment below! The way this contest works is at the end of every month,…
read moreNYFW Fall/Winter 2012: Jill Stuart
How lovely is this smokey lavender eye paired with long wavy tresses at the Jill Stuart show? Perfect look to sport for when you’re out with your Valentine tonight; don’t you think? I personally love this look; I wish my hair were…
read moreValentine’s Day: Passion Fire
Happy Valentine’s Day, lovelies! I decided to do a new vday look with my new MAC Butterfly Party Crushed Metallic Pigment set, this time a little more sultry than the Sweet Valentine look I did last week. Here’s the run…
read moreJust Desserts Winner Announced!
First of all, we at myCosmeticBag want to thank everyone who entered and voted in our first ever makeup look contest – we really hope you all had fun with this. We want to do more contests like this in…
read moreFOTD: Sweet Valentine
Here’s my Valentine’s Day look, done mostly with MAC eyeshadow, and of course it’s pink. Depressingly I don’t think I’m going to have plans for Valentine’s Day so I won’t actually be sporting this look, but maybe you can try…
read moreJust Desserts Finalists Announced!
I’m happy to announce our 5 finalists for the Just Desserts Makeup Contest! Thank you so much to everyone who participated – It was a hard decision to choose the top 5 looks, but we’re very excited about the ones…
read moreFOTD: Peacock
Hello! Today I bring you my Peacock FOTD, which is way more makeup than I would wear on a normal day (or night), but I really wanted to create something more colorful and dramatic for you guys. I created this…
read moreFOTD: Coin Purse
So I’ve been a little camera shy lately, but I mustered up the courage to take some pics tonight. This is one of my go-to looks for both day and night. As you can see, I wear a lot of…
read moreJust Desserts: Red Velvet
So here’s my simple Just Desserts look, inspired by Red Velvet cake! I did a slightly more dramatic look while I was visiting Anisha a couple weeks ago but she’s keeping the photos I took on her camera hostage. This…
read morePOTW: Hoola Bronzer from Benefit Cosmetics
I have been searching high and low for a matte bronzer that looks good with my complexion. I’ve got a rather round face so I always wanna try to slim it down by contouring just under my cheekbones – and while…
read moreJust Desserts Makeup Contest
Well, well, well, it’s been quite some time since our last contest here on myCosmeticBag! Previously, we had your guys write reviews and post comments on various blog posts on the site. That wasn’t too exciting, huh? This time, we’re…
read moreNew Year’s Beauty Resolutions
To bring in the new year, I thought I would share some of my beauty resolutions for 2012. Every year I learn a little more about makeup and beauty – from taking care of my skin to restoring health and…
read moreGray Makeup: Fashion Phenomenon Translated for the Face
In recent years the color gray has paved a prominent reputation for itself on runways, draped as cozy sweaters, strutted in sexy ankle boots, and dressed up as a tailored suit. This season, however, the color will leap from fashion…
read moreDIY Beauty On A Budget
In these hard economic times, it’s time to get creative. If the wallet isn’t agreeing with everyday beauty budgets, scan the kitchen cabinets for ingredients to create fresh, homemade, and even organic beauty solutions. Here are some tips to maintain…
read more10 Nail Myths to Stop Believing
You’ve heard of Myth Busters, but we’re about to take it to a whole new level – Beauty Myth Busting! To be more specific, it’s all about your nails and how you take care of them. Here are ten myths…
read moreTouch-up Tips for a Fiercely Festive Holiday Season!
The holiday party season is here and you’ll probably be going out straight from work to these festive functions. As the day goes by, even the best-applied make up will slip and fade. Here are some quick touch-ups tips to…
read moreMakeup For Ever Mat Velvet Foundation
During my last trip to Sephora, I was helped by one of the nice ladies there and she had me try on Makeup For Ever’s Mat Velvet Foundation. I was impressed but withheld judgement until after I got through an entire work day with Mat Velvet on and, I have to say…
read moreMore Deals and Sales For Holiday Shoppers!
Most of us are still rushing out to finish our Christmas shopping, so I took the liberty of rounding up a few more promo codes and promotions that are running this week. I found some great deals at Smashbox, The…
read morePhilosophy Holiday Deals and More
By now, everyone’s shopping for the holidays, hoping to find that perfect gift for that special someone – and trying to save money while doing it! That’s why we decided to make your life easier by featuring three great promotions…
read moreToo Faced Shadow Brushes Essential 3 Piece Set
I purchased this set of brushes recently after I got a deal for 20% off my purchase at Sephora, along with a cheek palette from NARS. I have never tried any of Too Faced’s products, but I was kind of…
read moreMoroccan Oil Restorative Hair Mask And Oil Treatment
I just wanna start by saying that I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Moroccan Oil line of products. I first was introduced to the Moroccan Oil Hair Treatment by my stylist as a styling serum for my dry hair. He showed…
read moreDr. Brandt Pore Thing T-Zone Pore Tightener
I’ve been meaning to review this for a couple weeks but have been putting it off because I had a hard time concluding whether or not the vast improvement to my oily skin was due to using Dr. Brandt Pore…
read moreEssie Mochacino with Black Tips
Tried to get these done at the salon today but she made the tips too thick, so I fixed it when I got home. Essie Mochacino is a beautiful sparkly grey – I think it’s my favorite neutral color thus…
read moreEssie Midnight Cami
I’m actually really bad at doing my own nails… I’m okay using my right hand, but with my left I just make a mess. So, I usually get a mani/pedi at least once a month to keep my nails looking…
read more5 Questions To Ask Your Hair Stylist
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen my friends or other girls come home from the hair salon unsatisfied with their new ‘dos. So, before you rip that page out of your magazine and go running to their hair salon, read these five questions that could help prevent a hair-don’t.
read moreKenra Platinum Dry Shampoo
I started using Kenra Platinum Dry Shampoo after being pretty dissatisfied with the Tresemme Fresh Start line. I finally realized that I shouldn’t wash my hair every day, so I needed a product that would keep my hair looking clean on…
read moreUrban Decay De-Slick Setting Spray
Ever since I moved back to Boston, I’ve been having major problems with oil and shine. I guess Boston is a lot more humid than California, so my skin has been super oily and I’ve also been breaking out really…
read moreHair Care 101: Things You Didn’t Know
I’ve learned a lot about taking care of my hair in the past year; and now I’m sharing what I’ve learned with you! What’s interesting is that most of what I’m going to cover area really hair-basics, but most people still have no idea!
read moreFall and Halloween Inspired Makeup
Fall has always been my favorite season of the year. My favorite things about Fall are the colors and scents that come with it – the oranges, purples, browns, and reds coupled with the pumpkin, nutmeg, and caramel in the air makes me feel so cozy. So, I had to make a post about fall-inspired makeup tutorials and products.
read moreDarac Beauty TourQuam Magnetic Powder Brush
You may not have known this, but most makeup products contain iron, and because the Darac Beauty TourQuam Magnetic Brush has magnets in its shaft, the makeup stays on the brush until it’s applied to your face! Which means… no fallout, and smoother application.
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