http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com Makeup and Beauty Blog Sun, 20 May 2012 17:37:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/milanis-color-brilliance-eye-pencils?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=milanis-color-brilliance-eye-pencils http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/milanis-color-brilliance-eye-pencils#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:00:29 +0000 jenn http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=2992 After seeing some pictures and a video from user “sasakiasahi” on YouTube of simple black eyeliner look highlighted by a bright color liner, I decided to stop by CVS Pharmacy to buy some colored eyeliners. I was trying to find...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/milanis-color-brilliance-eye-pencils/feed 1 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/national-brow-week-benefit-cosmetics-raises-eyebrows?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=national-brow-week-benefit-cosmetics-raises-eyebrows http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/national-brow-week-benefit-cosmetics-raises-eyebrows#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:08:36 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=4128 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...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/national-brow-week-benefit-cosmetics-raises-eyebrows/feed 0 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/making-mascara-work-for-you?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=making-mascara-work-for-you http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/making-mascara-work-for-you#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:00:08 +0000 kristen http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=2996 We’ve all done it.  You run out of your high end foundation so you stop in a drug store to pick up a quick replacement.  Or you spot a really cute eye shadow palette when you are doing your other...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/making-mascara-work-for-you/feed 1 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/fresh-supernova-mascara?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fresh-supernova-mascara http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/fresh-supernova-mascara#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:31:26 +0000 marie http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=2963 My latest impulse beauty buy was the Supernova Mascara by Fresh. I blame it on all the hype on the box about the formula’s nourishing and conditioning properties. Everything to do with my eyes is sensitive. I wear contact lenses...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/fresh-supernova-mascara/feed 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...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/wanted-the-perfect-liquid-eye-liner/feed 7 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/photo-looks/eyes/fotd-peacock?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fotd-peacock http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/photo-looks/eyes/fotd-peacock#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:56:41 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?post_type=looks&p=2795 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...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/photo-looks/eyes/fotd-peacock/feed 2 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/photo-looks/eyes/colorful-gradient-liner?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=colorful-gradient-liner http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/photo-looks/eyes/colorful-gradient-liner#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:53:00 +0000 agiri http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?post_type=looks&p=2768 Hello, hello! I’m back with another FOTD featuring turquoise to navy blue gradient eyeliner. I wanted to do something different, bold, and yet wearable in honor of the gloomy weather we’ve been having in San Francisco. That, and I’ve been...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/photo-looks/eyes/colorful-gradient-liner/feed 2 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...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/naked-2-worth-it-for-you/feed 1 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/photo-looks/eyes/just-desserts-red-velvet?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=just-desserts-red-velvet http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/photo-looks/eyes/just-desserts-red-velvet#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:53:04 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?post_type=looks&p=2735 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...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/photo-looks/eyes/just-desserts-red-velvet/feed 1 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/photo-looks/eyes/classic-jewel-toned-party-eye-step-by-step-how-to?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=classic-jewel-toned-party-eye-step-by-step-how-to http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/photo-looks/eyes/classic-jewel-toned-party-eye-step-by-step-how-to#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:10:56 +0000 kristen http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?post_type=looks&p=2570 Are you heading out for a special occasion soon and want a fresh new makeup look for the new year? Night time makeup doesn’t have to be dark to make an impact. Earth tones, jewel tones, and neutrals can be...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/photo-looks/eyes/classic-jewel-toned-party-eye-step-by-step-how-to/feed 0 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...]]> 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...]]> 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...]]> 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...]]> 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...]]> 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...]]> 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...]]> 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...]]> 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...]]> 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...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/eyes/potw-bobbi-brown-long-wear-gel-eyeliner/feed 8