Okay, so if you haven't heard of Coastal Scents....your life is about to change. I came across this beauty craze on Youtube and I was immediately drawn to it. All the beauty gurus raved about Coastal Scents and how some of the products were comparable to MAC. So, I took it upon myself to see what all the fuss was about and ordered the most popular and raved about products. 1 week later, my shipment came in and I was soo excited! Delivery was pretty fast considering I ordered 2 days before Christmas and everything was well packaged. Anyway, on to the important things. Okay, so let's start with the eyeshadows. I got the '88 Warm' Palette and O my gaaahh! The colors are amazing and sooo pigmented! Very MAC comparable. I'll have to do some swatches for you guys so you can see for yourself. I ordered this palette for my mother and I and it was bliss! We couldn't stop playing with all the beautiful colors. If you like smokey eyes and opt for a more natural look, this is definitely the way to go! The eyeshadow pots are dime size, but with 88 colors to choose from...you can't go wrong. Did I mention it only cost 24.95? Yeah, not too shabby. Just because something is low in price, doesn't mean it's low in qulaity. I love me some MAC and I'm sure you do too, but it can get a little pricey and it doesn't hurt to try some new products. Especially in the 20 dollar range. It's also a great palette if you are just starting your makeup collection. Here is a close up of the colors...
Now, let's move on to a couple of the brushes I ordered! Okay, so I wouldn't necessarily say they are MAC comparible, but they are definitely worth your while! I ordered the Pink Oval Fluff Shadow, Italian Badger Doe Foot Stippler and the Black Deluxe Shadow brush. I'll start off by saying they are extremely soft and pack on great color! If you're on the hunt for some good quality brushes on a budget....check these out! I think I spent less than $10 bucks on 3 brushes and I'll be getting some more for sure! I don't know what it is, but I have an obsession with makeup brushes. I don't even wear a lot of makeup, but my brush set is expanding rapidly! Now, if you're looking for some MAC comparable brushes...stay tuned! I ordered some Sigma Brushes and picked up some Professional Paint brushes by Loew Cornell and you don't want to miss the review on those! They are INCREDIBLE and almost exact replicas of MAC. Again, I love MAC...but it's always fun to save some money and expand your collection. What's the harm in having ome extra brushes on hand? My bestiie is a fab makeup artist and I know she can never get enough shopping for beauty products to add to her collection. Here are some pics of the brushes, courtesy of coastalscents.com
Great for blending your crease line.
Packs on color and catches the intensity of the eyeshadow.
Larger than your usual shadow brush. Best to use for contouring.
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Well, I'd have to say all this beauty talk was fun. I was so excited to share such a great bargain with you ladies! I love keeping my fashionistas informed and in the know! Get your glam on and check out http://www.coastalscents.com/
You won't be dissapointed =)
xoxo,
Monica
Dulce Luxe.
