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/face/youngblood-cosmetics-luminous-creme-blush-pink-cashmere?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=youngblood-cosmetics-luminous-creme-blush-pink-cashmere http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/youngblood-cosmetics-luminous-creme-blush-pink-cashmere#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 15:09:15 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=4637 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! ]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/youngblood-cosmetics-luminous-creme-blush-pink-cashmere/feed 0 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/makeup-and-beauty/purity-made-simple?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=purity-made-simple http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/makeup-and-beauty/purity-made-simple#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:00:05 +0000 marie http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=3116 While I like the concept of all the facial cleansing “systems” on the market these days, which offer a highly specific regimen and multiple end results, sometimes they can be a little … much. Too many options, too many formulas,...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/makeup-and-beauty/purity-made-simple/feed 3 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/ponds-cold-cream?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ponds-cold-cream http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/ponds-cold-cream#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:00:17 +0000 agiri http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=3020 The one thing I hate about make-up is removing it. When you wear as much black eyeliner and mascara as I do, the process starts becoming messy, time-consuming, and an overall pain. And while many of the products I’ve tried...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/ponds-cold-cream/feed 3 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/hoola-bronzer-from-benefit-cosmetics?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hoola-bronzer-from-benefit-cosmetics http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/hoola-bronzer-from-benefit-cosmetics#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:08:17 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=2625 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...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/hoola-bronzer-from-benefit-cosmetics/feed 0 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/clarins-blush-prodige-in-miami-pink?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clarins-blush-prodige-in-miami-pink http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/clarins-blush-prodige-in-miami-pink#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:30:16 +0000 marie http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=2641 I’m a big fan of mixing and blending blush colors in order to find that “just right” shade. Plus, I think the color can often look more natural that way, since skin rarely flushes in a single shade, right? But...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/clarins-blush-prodige-in-miami-pink/feed 1 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/post-holiday-detoxifying-facial-masks?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-holiday-detoxifying-facial-masks http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/post-holiday-detoxifying-facial-masks#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000 marie http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=2553 Here’s a multiple choice question. During the holidays, you tend to: A) stay up later than usual, B) allow yourself to indulge in food and drink, C) wear more makeup than other months, or D) all of the above. My...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/post-holiday-detoxifying-facial-masks/feed 1 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/makeup-for-ever-mat-velvet-foundation?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=makeup-for-ever-mat-velvet-foundation http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/makeup-for-ever-mat-velvet-foundation#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:00:32 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=2444 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...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/makeup-for-ever-mat-velvet-foundation/feed 5 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/three-popular-primers-from-benefit-cosmetics?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-popular-primers-from-benefit-cosmetics http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/three-popular-primers-from-benefit-cosmetics#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:58 +0000 marie http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=2416 Many people fall into two camps: those who believe in the power of primers, and those who don’t. If you’re a member of that second category, I’d recommend reconsidering — especially if you want to look your best in all...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/three-popular-primers-from-benefit-cosmetics/feed 4 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/beauty-product-reviews/dr-brandt-pore-thing-t-zone-pore-tightener?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dr-brandt-pore-thing-t-zone-pore-tightener http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/beauty-product-reviews/dr-brandt-pore-thing-t-zone-pore-tightener#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:39:50 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=2092 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...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/beauty-product-reviews/dr-brandt-pore-thing-t-zone-pore-tightener/feed 3 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/estee-lauder-double-wear-stay-in-place-flawless-wear-concealer-spf-10?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=estee-lauder-double-wear-stay-in-place-flawless-wear-concealer-spf-10 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/estee-lauder-double-wear-stay-in-place-flawless-wear-concealer-spf-10#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:34:58 +0000 marie http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=2048 Estee Lauder’s Double Wear Concealer has been a go-to concealer of mine for many months now, so you can imagine how equally nervous and excited I was when the company released a reincarnation of the product this fall. Would I...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/estee-lauder-double-wear-stay-in-place-flawless-wear-concealer-spf-10/feed 3 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/urban-decay-de-slick-setting-spray?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=urban-decay-de-slick-setting-spray http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/urban-decay-de-slick-setting-spray#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:53:34 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=1954 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...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/urban-decay-de-slick-setting-spray/feed 0 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/makeup-tools/darac-beauty-tourquam-magnetic-powder-brush?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=darac-beauty-tourquam-magnetic-powder-brush http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/makeup-tools/darac-beauty-tourquam-magnetic-powder-brush#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:10:50 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=1684 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. ]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/makeup-tools/darac-beauty-tourquam-magnetic-powder-brush/feed 3 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/highlighter-7-uses-for-1-stellar-beauty-product?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=highlighter-7-uses-for-1-stellar-beauty-product http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/highlighter-7-uses-for-1-stellar-beauty-product#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=1096 Highlighter is a great addition to any makeup routine. It’s a cosmetic product designed to add luminosity to the face when light hits it. If you use it strategically, it can brighten your complexion and play up your favorite facial...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/highlighter-7-uses-for-1-stellar-beauty-product/feed 0 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/josie-maran-argan-matchmaker-serum-foundation-product-review?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=josie-maran-argan-matchmaker-serum-foundation-product-review http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/josie-maran-argan-matchmaker-serum-foundation-product-review#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:10:28 +0000 agiri http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=1279 Hey everyone! I’m happy to report that I’m back in full-force with a new product review! I finally got around to picking up a bottle of Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Serum Foundation in Medium/Dark after giving into temptation. The foundation...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/josie-maran-argan-matchmaker-serum-foundation-product-review/feed 7 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/nars-sheer-glow-foundation?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nars-sheer-glow-foundation http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/nars-sheer-glow-foundation#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2010 14:00:49 +0000 deanna http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=1001 I’ve been using the NARS Sheer Glow Foundation on and off for about the past 3 months now, as I’ve been testing a few different foundations. But recently, this has become my go-to foundation. If you’re looking for a foundation...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/nars-sheer-glow-foundation/feed 2 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/mac-mineralize-satinfinish-spf-15-foundation?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mac-mineralize-satinfinish-spf-15-foundation http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/mac-mineralize-satinfinish-spf-15-foundation#comments Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:03:32 +0000 deanna http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=1011 I’ve been experimenting with a few foundations for the past three months. The MAC Mineralize Satinfinish foundation is one of those foundations I’ve been trying. I love the idea of a satin finish for my foundation to give me a...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/mac-mineralize-satinfinish-spf-15-foundation/feed 4 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/mac-mineralize-foundation-and-mac-130-brush?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mac-mineralize-foundation-and-mac-130-brush http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/mac-mineralize-foundation-and-mac-130-brush#comments Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:01:42 +0000 deanna http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=1024 The MAC Mineralize foundation would be the third foundation I’ve been experimenting with lately. It’s MAC’s latest foundation, which hasn’t been out for very long. This is a cream foundation packaged in a compact, with a mirror and a sponge...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/mac-mineralize-foundation-and-mac-130-brush/feed 4 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/aspirin-mask?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aspirin-mask http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/aspirin-mask#comments Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:07:45 +0000 agiri http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=833 Hello, all. Since its been a while since my last review, I thought I’d swing back full force with one my favorite, recent discoveries — the aspirin mask! Those of you internet nuts who live by the “research first, buy/try...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/aspirin-mask/feed 4 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/potw-kiehls-ultra-facial-cream?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=potw-kiehls-ultra-facial-cream http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/potw-kiehls-ultra-facial-cream#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:03:02 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=835 As a graphic/web designer, I’m a stickler for good packaging and design. This product didn’t have that, so I was a little skeptical about trying it when Shine! (Yahoo) sent it to me to review. It was kind of like...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/potw-kiehls-ultra-facial-cream/feed 3