http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com Makeup and Beauty Blog Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:49:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/wanted-the-perfect-liquid-eye-liner?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wanted-the-perfect-liquid-eye-liner http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/wanted-the-perfect-liquid-eye-liner#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:49:30 +0000 marie http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=2742 Until recently, I used smudgier eyeliners far more regularly than liquid eyeliners. Lately, it’s been Cover Girl’s Exact Eyelights Eye-Brightening Eyeliner. I like the more natural, casual looks cream liners can create, which has made them my go-to eyeliners for everyday wear the past few...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/wanted-the-perfect-liquid-eye-liner/feed 1 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/naked-2-worth-it-for-you?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=naked-2-worth-it-for-you http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/naked-2-worth-it-for-you#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:22:47 +0000 kristen http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=2757 Urban Decay proclaims their Naked 2 eyeshadow palette is “The most anticipated sequel of the decade!” I bought into the hoopla of Naked 1, and I have been really pleased with my purchase.  Naked 1 is a great mix of matte and shimmer in a...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/naked-2-worth-it-for-you/feed 1 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/stila-jewel-single-eyeshadows?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stila-jewel-single-eyeshadows http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/stila-jewel-single-eyeshadows#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:12:19 +0000 kristen http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=2530 Once we ring in the New Year, it’s sad to say goodbye to the glitter and shine of the holidays. Turning the calendar doesn’t mean you have to trade in your bling for blah.  This year, Stila is helping us combat the dreary winter months...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/stila-jewel-single-eyeshadows/feed 1 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/tips/gray-makeup-fashion-phenomenon-translated-for-the-face?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gray-makeup-fashion-phenomenon-translated-for-the-face http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/tips/gray-makeup-fashion-phenomenon-translated-for-the-face#comments Sun, 25 Dec 2011 05:01:55 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=2465 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 to face, updating a woman’s...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/tips/gray-makeup-fashion-phenomenon-translated-for-the-face/feed 0 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/beauty-product-reviews/in-your-dreams-15-piece-beauty-palette-by-too-faced?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-your-dreams-15-piece-beauty-palette-by-too-faced http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/beauty-product-reviews/in-your-dreams-15-piece-beauty-palette-by-too-faced#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:16:47 +0000 stela http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=2310 I recently got my hands on Dreams Come True Collection by Too Faced Cosmetics, and I have to say… it is a lovely set! I recently worked on their website and they were nice enough to drop by some freebies while I was at work. Included...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/beauty-product-reviews/in-your-dreams-15-piece-beauty-palette-by-too-faced/feed 9 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/makeup-tools/too-faced-shadow-brushes-essential-3-piece-set?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=too-faced-shadow-brushes-essential-3-piece-set http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/makeup-tools/too-faced-shadow-brushes-essential-3-piece-set#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=2010 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 curious about the brand –...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/makeup-tools/too-faced-shadow-brushes-essential-3-piece-set/feed 2 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/kate-gradical-eyes?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kate-gradical-eyes http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/kate-gradical-eyes#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:00:00 +0000 stela http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=1755 My obsession for the past few years has been Asian cosmetics.  I think it has to do with my exposure to Korean dramas and Japanese magazines. I have always found it challenging to do makeup for hooded, almond-shaped eyes so I’ve always wanted to improve my...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/kate-gradical-eyes/feed 1 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/bare-escentuals-bareminerals-ready-eyeshadow-2-0-in-the-grand-finale?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bare-escentuals-bareminerals-ready-eyeshadow-2-0-in-the-grand-finale http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/bare-escentuals-bareminerals-ready-eyeshadow-2-0-in-the-grand-finale#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:35:23 +0000 shannon http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=1849 Blue is the must-have color this season – and blue and gold, well that’s a can’t-live-without combo. After Jason Wu’s Fall 2011 runway show, I have been searching for the perfect eyeshadow pair and just recently came across Bare Escentuals bareMinerals READY™ Eyeshadow 2.0 in...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/bare-escentuals-bareminerals-ready-eyeshadow-2-0-in-the-grand-finale/feed 1 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/makeup-tools/must-have-makeup-brushes-for-your-cosmetic-bag?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=must-have-makeup-brushes-for-your-cosmetic-bag http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/makeup-tools/must-have-makeup-brushes-for-your-cosmetic-bag#comments Sun, 12 Dec 2010 22:30:00 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=1081 I really want to start bringing this blog back to the basics for all the girls out there that are just starting to get into makeup and experimenting as well as building up your makeup collection. For me, the most important thing to start out...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/makeup-tools/must-have-makeup-brushes-for-your-cosmetic-bag/feed 6 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/rapidlash-eyelash-enhancing-serum?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rapidlash-eyelash-enhancing-serum http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/rapidlash-eyelash-enhancing-serum#comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:33:49 +0000 deanna http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=982 I’ve always had very short, sparse, stick-straight eyelashes on my upper lashline, and almost non-existent lashes on my lower lashline. I don’t really like wearing false lashes, and I really don’t want to wear false lashes everyday. But like every girl, I wanted long, beautiful...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/rapidlash-eyelash-enhancing-serum/feed 4 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/urban-decay-247-glide-on-eye-pencil?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=urban-decay-247-glide-on-eye-pencil http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/urban-decay-247-glide-on-eye-pencil#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:29:10 +0000 deanna http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=830 These Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils were one of my first high-end makeup purchases. I was attracted to them while shopping at Sephora because of the range of colors they come in. I’m not one to shy away from color, so unique colors immediately...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/urban-decay-247-glide-on-eye-pencil/feed 11 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/potw-bobbi-brown-long-wear-gel-eyeliner?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=potw-bobbi-brown-long-wear-gel-eyeliner http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/potw-bobbi-brown-long-wear-gel-eyeliner#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:33:02 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=748 I bought this after some good words from Stela, and I’ve been extremely satisfied with it. I can be pretty picky about my eyeliner – usually I use black shadow with an small angled brush to get the results I want. I need an extremely...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/potw-bobbi-brown-long-wear-gel-eyeliner/feed 8 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/promotions/shu-uemura-hautelook?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shu-uemura-hautelook http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/promotions/shu-uemura-hautelook#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:48:28 +0000 agiri http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=740 If you haven’t signed up for Hautelook, now would be the BEST time to do it. They’re currently hosting a Shu Uemura sale featuring his famous eyelash curler for *drum roll please* for $10.20. It has some of the best reviews out there and originally...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/promotions/shu-uemura-hautelook/feed 1 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/makeup-and-beauty/hautelooks-vincent-lango-meets-mr-sledgehammer?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hautelooks-vincent-lango-meets-mr-sledgehammer http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/makeup-and-beauty/hautelooks-vincent-lango-meets-mr-sledgehammer#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:22:00 +0000 stela http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=724 I came home today excited about my newly delivered Vincent Longo shipment from Hautelook. To my surprise, I had two small packages waiting for me at home. Apparently they shipped my Smashbox order also. I absolutely love the Smashbox order. I always feel like a...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/makeup-and-beauty/hautelooks-vincent-lango-meets-mr-sledgehammer/feed 5 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/makeup-substitutes-part-i?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=makeup-substitutes-part-i http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/makeup-substitutes-part-i#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:05:50 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=708 Well, I was playing with my makeup tonight, and it occured to me how often I substitute some cosmetic products with just the things I have on-hand. I thought this would make a good article, seeing as how I really haven’t written any in a...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/makeup-substitutes-part-i/feed 3 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/potw-tarte-clean-slate-face-primer?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=potw-tarte-clean-slate-face-primer http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/potw-tarte-clean-slate-face-primer#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:39:24 +0000 Malee http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=681 Over the weekend I got to use Clean Slate Face Primer by Tarte, which my cousin happened to purchase at Sephora.  She was trying to find something cheaper then Smashbox, and this primer from Tarte Cosmetics costs 27.00. I have to say the texture is...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/potw-tarte-clean-slate-face-primer/feed 2 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/tarte-lock-and-roll-duos?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tarte-lock-and-roll-duos http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/tarte-lock-and-roll-duos#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:10:58 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=657 Hautelook was having a sale on Tarte Cosmetics recently, and I got my hands on the Lock and Roll Creaseless Eyeshadow Duos as well as the Be Good To Your Mother Natural Lip Sheers, which I’ll review later. For this article, I want to focus...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/tarte-lock-and-roll-duos/feed 4 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/best-drug-store-brands-part-i?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-drug-store-brands-part-i http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/best-drug-store-brands-part-i#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:09:52 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=625 First I wanna apologize for not being able to post as frequently as we used to. I lost some steam this week, trying to get caught up with work after my trip and then I was also sick. I’ve been meaning to write this post...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/best-drug-store-brands-part-i/feed 0 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/product-of-the-week-shiseido-eye-benefiance-eye-mask?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=product-of-the-week-shiseido-eye-benefiance-eye-mask http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/product-of-the-week-shiseido-eye-benefiance-eye-mask#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:46:32 +0000 Malee http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=607 If you are a night person, then the Shiseido Benefiance Eye Treatment Mask is for you.  There are some nights when I just can’t sleep and the next day I have to go work. I get up in the morning, apply these pads under my eyes...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/product-of-the-week-shiseido-eye-benefiance-eye-mask/feed 4 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/bourjois-coup-de-theatre?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bourjois-coup-de-theatre http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/bourjois-coup-de-theatre#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:16:55 +0000 agiri http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=570 Hear ye hear ye! I finally got my hands on Bourjois’ new Coup de Theatre 2 in 1 mascara offering not to be confused with the older Coupe de Theatre Duo Mascara. The new 2 in 1 formula eliminates the hassle of duo side application...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/bourjois-coup-de-theatre/feed 7