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Coastal Scents 88 Piece Makeup Palette
by AsystoleUK After reviewing several outlets for purchasing this palette, I had decided on a seller through ebay. High feedback was reassuring, and postage, despite taking a long time, was free. Overall I paid £20 for the product and packaging. Take care to examine a seller's feedback before committing to any purchase. There are some inevitable ... negatives labelled as damaged product or non-arrival but that is the risk you take ordering long distance on makeup products, and in the majority of cases the product will arrive okay. I chose the Matte palette as I am not a fan of shimmery eye shadows. The pallette contains all of the colours I would ever need to use, and varying shades of the major / most popular colours. They are very vibrant colours and a highly pigmented. A little goes a long way, however they are quite stainable so you will need to scrub away with a makeup wipe to remove them! :) My particular pallette came with 'Coastal Scents' printed across the front of a shiny black plastic case, in attractive font. The case acquires small scratches all over the exterior, however this is always the case with any product that has this sort of finish (Xbox elite, black Nintendo Wii etc). This particular case also had a small mirror on the interior for makeup application, and came with two small makeup brushes. I would however recommend that you have your own set of brushes as those that usually come included in makeup sets are just for show and not usually very good quality. Although that said, the makeup applies easily if using fingers. If using a brush there is some powdering. Read the complete review |
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Coastal Scents Pink Kabuki Brush
by xxSalzxx Although I do wear face powder and/or bronzer on a daily basis I hardly EVER apply it with any kind of brush. As I often use pressed powders I find it much easier to apply them with a flat sponge as that seems to work best for me and make sure not too much goes on my face - or down my clothes. But when I found this 'Coastal Scents Pink ... Kabuki Brush' a few weeks ago when I was clearing out my bathroom shelf I decided to give it a go as to be honest I had never heard of the brand before and to be even more honest I have no idea how this ended up in my house!! Ive been using this on and off ever since so I thought it might be time to write about it now I can tell you a little bit more about the product. Useful Information: Price: $4.99 (Im not 100% sure if this brush is available for english stores and therefore for englush pounds) Stockists: www.coastalscents.com Other Info: The brush is made for a goat and sable hair blend ensuring it is soft on your skin and gives perfect application every time - the handle is pink metallic. This brush in reality looks exactly like it does in the image - very pink and very girly. The handle is made of metal and is bright pink (and if Im totally honest SLIGHTLY too small for me) and the brush itself is made from lighter pink hairs. The brush appears very soft and I like that it is slightly fanned out - small kabuki brushes do my head in as I seem to spend ages trying to get an even application with them so I do like the fact that this one is slightly bigger. This is a very cute brush and based on style alone I would recommend it as every woman is a girly girl at heart aren't they? Now onto using it. This brush can be used to apply face powder, bronzer of blusher and Ive just read that some people apply their foundation with this but I think that would be very difficult - for me anyway! The brush seems to work very well on pressed powder as it picks up enough on the brush to apply staight to your face without having to blow any off and seems to go on and stick on pretty well. The brush fibres are very soft and not harsh on your skin in the slightest. Ive never had a problem with my powder falling all over my clothes with this one so once the powder is on the brush you dont need to worry. The brush handle for me is slightly too small. I find it easier to use a brush with a chunkier handle as I can get a better grip so for me that is a big issue but for others it might be just fine. This does ensure I have a full, even coverage from my powder and I reckon its probably quicker than using a make-up sponge. However Im a bit stuck in my ways make-up wise and I think Ill always end up going back to the sponge over this because overall it is much easier to use. Ill continue using this to apply my bronzer for as long as it lasts though and if you can get hold of this brush I do recommend it. It might be a bit style of substance but when something is that pretty who really cares? :) Thanks For Reading. x0 Salz 0x Read the complete review |
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Coastal Scents Contour & Blush Palette
by pixie__ Having been in desperate need of a new blusher and bronzer, and having seen a couple of 'How To' videos on contouring where this product was featured and raved about, I was quick to put this on my Christmas list last year, and was so pleased to have received it. -Packaging- The palette itself is plastic and a matte ... black in colour, with a lid hinged at one side. This lid is very sturdy, it doesn't open with the slightest touch like some products I've had. While it does take some force to open the palette, I wouldn't say it's tough enough to break a nail - or at least I haven't experienced this yet. There are 6 pans of coloured powder: 1 dark brown, 2 pinks, 2 fleshy-coloured and 1 white. When seen against the black background of the palette the colours do look quite bright and even intimidating, especially if you've got very pale skin like me - but rest assured that all of these colours can be used without making you look like a clown! The pans are all a decent size, around 6cm in diameter and are fixed rather well to the palette. The outside of the palette has the words 'Coastal Scents Contour and Blush Palette' written in silver, I'm not sure if this makes the palette looks less attractive and sophisticated - however I do know it comes in handy when you've got more than one palette and have to try and identify which one you need. The case does pick up colour from the powder from the pans easily, however there is a clear plastic sheet inside to prevent this, which does seem to work well. My case tends to get grubby from handling it after applying foundation or concealor with my fingers - this doesn't really bother me as if I need to I can use a baby wipe to wipe it down, however it may bother some people. I like having all the powders I'll need for my face in one place, however some people may prefer to have them all separate, especially if you're travelling somewhere and only need a blush but nothing else, so this may be something to consider. Also, if you're somebody who takes a small makeup bag with you on a night out to touch up then this certainly isn't for you! Saying that, the palette itself isn't that huge, about 23cm by 15cm. This came from America, and although I didn't get to see how it was packaged for delivery as it was a Christmas present, it did survive the ordeal and my parents had nothing but good things to say about the delivery of my products, from how it was packaged to how quickly it arrived. -Application- If I'm not going anywhere special and just want a natural daytime look, then I will only apply the softer of two pinks (bottom right) as a blush, and then use a large brush to sweep the pinky flesh tone (bottom left) all over my face to set my makeup. If I want to look awake and prepared for the day ahead, however, then I use every colour in this palette. First I use the dark brown, with a contouring brush. This looks very dark, but don't be scared. This is actually a very versatile colour that can be used in a number of ways. -Enhancing cheekbones: if you suck in your cheeks, dab a tiny amount of this along the 'line' which appears - nearer to your ears than your mouth - and then blend it out thoroughly along this line and up towards your hairline. If you're pale use only a very small amount, you can always build up the colour if you need to. -Defining your chin: sweep a small amount of this colour on your neck, under the chin, to give the appearance of definition. -Decreasing size of nose: you can even sweep a little of this colour on either side of your nose to make it look more slender. Overall I've found this colour to be very blendable and easy to apply. I imagine this colour would suit a vast majority of skin tones, as I am very pale and still able to use this. Next I use the white, with one side of a large powder brush. This is the highlight colour, and should be used wherever the light will hit your face. I usually sweep this lightly over the centre of my forehead, down the front of my nose, along my cheek just beneath the eyes, on my cupids bow (on top of the 'v' of my lips) and a tiny dab on the centre of my chin. Again, use a small amount of powder and build it up gradually if you need too. This colour, too, is easy to blend and doesn't look as striking on the skin as it does in the pan, making it suit a variety of skin tones. Then I apply a mixture of the two blush colours, with a blush brush. First I apply the softer shade - to find where to apply blush, smile! The apple of your cheek can then be seen more easily, but make sure not to apply the colour all over your cheek as it won't look natural. I blend this colour into the highlight of the white and the contour of the brown, before dabbing a small amount of the brighter pink into the centre of my cheek to brighten it up. This bright pink also looks very vibrant on the brush, but blends out extremely well - just don't use too much. Finally, I use a combination of the two fleshy tones to sweep over my face with a large powder brush. This sets my makeup and tones down any patches of colour where I may have accidently 'overdone' it, similarly it helps to blend the colours into each other if they don't look smooth enough. -Effect- I really love how my face looks after using this product. The colours all complement each other very well, and they're all easy to blend so you won't be left with any visible harsh lines. This palette is very versatile: you can achieve a very natural, subdued daytime look or add more colour for night time. The colours are all matte (which you want to look for when you contour) and I've found make my face look much better when being photographed. The great thing about this product is that the powders are all extremely long lasting, and don't 'disappear' like some products I have had in the past - using the flesh tones to set my makeup also prevents my face from looking greasy later in the day. -Price- This palette costs $18.95, so that's what, around £12? I think this is amazing price for this product, especially when one powder alone can cost more than this, let alone in conjunction with two blushes and a 'bronzer'. You will have to add extra for delivery though. I'm not sure how much it is at the moment but if you go to their website (search Coastal Scents) then you can find their rates - they have a variety of options to suit your needs. I believe you can also purchase this product from ebay, but as a general rule I prefer buying from the company itself so I'm not sure how much they cost there. -Overall Opinion- I'm a huge fan of this product. It's easy to apply, lasts all day, is versatile, affordable, and has everything I need in one place. I've been using this a lot since I received it and still have a lot left, I can see this lasting me a long time! My only criticism would be that it doesn't have a mirror like their eye shadow palettes have - it would be useful to have one on this palette too, for the times when you just want to apply some powder and a sweep of mascara. Read the complete review |
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Brand: Coastal Scents / Make Up / Type: Eye makeup |
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2 reviews Make Up / Blush - 6 large pans for contouring, shading, blush and concealing. |
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Make Up / Makeup Brushes - Double ended brush is great for various eye makeup applications. |
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2 reviews Make Up / Makeup Brushes - Flawless application with goat and sable hair blend. |
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7 reviews Make Up / Eyeshadows - Mix and match all your favourite eyeshadow colours in this handy compact case. |
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