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/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 This is just gonna be a quick POTW, and I’ll update with photos when I get my new camera this week :] I have been searching high and low for a matte bronzer that looks good with my complexion. I’ve got a rather round face...]]> 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 lately I haven’t had the...]]> 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 answer’s D, how about yours?...]]> 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 4 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 those upcoming holiday photos! As...]]> 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 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/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 Thing twice a day or...]]> 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 like the new version better?...]]> 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 bad – which just makes...]]> 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 features. Avoid highlighter with a...]]> 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 is marketed as being an...]]> 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 that gives you a nice,...]]> 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 nice, healthy glow, as opposed...]]> 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 applicator. This foundation was released...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/mac-mineralize-foundation-and-mac-130-brush/feed 2 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 after” motto have probably heard...]]> 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 my aversion to watching Avatar...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/potw-kiehls-ultra-facial-cream/feed 3 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/mac-187-duo-fibre-face-brush?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mac-187-duo-fibre-face-brush http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/mac-187-duo-fibre-face-brush#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:22:17 +0000 Chrissy http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=805 I purchased a gift set two Christmases ago which included a smaller version of this brush with a red handle. This has to be my all time favorite brush from any manufacturer. The 187 Dual Fibre Brush is a flat topped circular brush with white...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/mac-187-duo-fibre-face-brush/feed 3 http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/shea-oil-user-feedback?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shea-oil-user-feedback http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/shea-oil-user-feedback#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:35:03 +0000 stela http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/?p=700 Awhile ago, I blogged about Shea Oil and how much I loved it. I recommended to a friend and she recently gave us some feedback regarding her experience with Shea Oil. I was in search of a new facial moisturizer. I was using Seaweed Mattifying...]]> http://blog.mycosmeticbag.com/face/shea-oil-user-feedback/feed 0 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